Parents and Students General Info

We are so excited for summer break! Here is a list of some fun and engaging (screen free) activities that you can do with a variety of age groups. Feel free to take photos along the way and share them with us. You can also encourage your child to bring in anything (writing, drawing, books, photos) to show their teachers. We would LOVE to see and hear about all of it! Feel free to email any fabulous photos of your young Tartan to news@stuartschool.org.

Read with your children as often as possible. Having your child read to themselves, to someone, or along with them are all meaningful experiences. Carving out special time for you and your child to bond over a good book is a great way to foster a lifelong love of reading.
Check out your local library. The Mercer County Library System has fabulous, free programs for children of all ages. http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/m/mcl/ekp.cfm?&CFID=47262743&CFTOKEN=3cf8958a4ecc0f98-A25DDE6D-D4AE-528A-5350F3CDA5E50965
Visit a museum or nearby attraction. Have your child reflect on their experience. Would they recommend that another child visit? Encourage them to write and draw about their experience. You can even create a book or journal about their different adventures - “My Trip to the Zoo.”
Cooking with your child is a great way to organically incorporate STEM and literacy. You can extend this activity to include your child’s participation in making a list of ingredients to buy, accompanying you to the grocery store, reading the recipe, cooking with assistance, and making a personal recipe book of your favorites.
Egg drop. Only use eggs you don’t mind wasting and have your kids come up with inventive ways to secure and protect an egg so that when you drop it from a window it does not break. This can include placing the egg inside a shoebox filled with foam, or any other creative method out there. You can extend this project by having your child write a lab report by sketching and/or writing about their plans, trials and results.
Marshmallow Geometric Shapes. Use mini marshmallows and toothpicks and have your child create as many shapes (or combination of shapes) as they can. This can be as simple as a triangle, to a rectangular prism connected to a pyramid connected to…let their ingenuity be your guide.
Touch Math/Spelling. Use chalk to make a number or letter board. Challenge your child to answer a math equation or spell a word by hopping to the correct number(s) or letters.
Enjoy nature! No matter where you are this summer, encourage your child to get outside and enjoy the world around them. Gardening, bird watching, nature hikes, collecting seashells, making fairy houses are all valuable ways to stimulate their senses and creativity.

Math and Language Arts Review Workbooks to Purchase

Summer Math

Grade 5 (See below for links to review forms)

Grade 6

Grades 7/8

Grade 5 Review Forms

Summer English & Recommended Reading

Upper School

English Summer Reading

Math Summer Assisgnments

Science Summer Assignments

History Summer Assignments

World Language

Summer 2023: Textbook Lists for MS and US

Summer 2023: Supply Lists

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Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

DROP-OFF

Student drop-off may begin at 7:15 AM and extend until 8:00 AM (MS/US
Classes begin at 7:55 AM).

Drop-off will be at the following locations:

Early Childhood: EC drop-off near back entrance/left of playground
Lower School: Cor Unum lot (back of school). Students proceed to the Sundial Garden entry.
Middle School and Upper School: Drop-off along the front of school. Enter through school main entrance.

Late arrivals will be dropped off at the main entrance.

PICK-UP

Pickup begins at 3:00 PM for LS students and 3:15 PM for MS and US.

LS pick-up is in the Cor Unum lot (back of school) and Middle/Upper School pick-up is at the flag pole.
A backup of cars on Stuart Road is a violation and can be dangerous.
Students will be released to the pick up locations (same as drop off) at the end of their classes. In cases of inclement weather, students will be called from their classroom. If your child is not at the location when you are in the front of the line when you arrive, please travel around to not block other vehicles.
If your child is staying for the extended day program, please park and come to the front door to pick up your child.

Students participating in athletics will be released directly from their practice locations.

Students in after school music programs will be released at the end of rehearsal and can be picked up from the front desk once the rehearsal is over.

Lunch and MySchoolBucks

MENUS

Menus are available online and accessible via the Stuart app or the mySchoolDining app. Parents, you can now see daily, weekly and monthly lunch menus on your mobile phone. Simply download the mySchoolDining mobile app and keep important nutritional information right at your fingertips.

Download the app on the Apple App Store and on Google Play today.

Click here for the monthly menu

Breakfast & Goûter Declining Balance Account

Hours of Service:

Breakfast: 7 AM to 9 AM
Goûter: 9:08-9:23 (Middle School) and 10:40-10:55 (Upper School)
PM Snack: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Students in all grades can use a declining balance account to purchase breakfast, goûter snacks. Middle and Upper School students will also use the account to purchase goûter (EC and LS students receive goûter at no additional cost).
To open a Declining Balance Account using a credit card, please visit www.myschoolbucks.com.

Set up your Declining Balance Account

Bus Transportation Form

Course Description Booklets

Uniforms, Dress Code and Encore Emporium (Gently Used Shop)

Upper School Dress Code

The Upper School does not have a daily uniform because we seek to help our young women learn to dress appropriately for a given situation. Students' clothing may reflect individuality as long as it is in keeping with the dress code. We wish to create an environment that is respectful of the feelings and attitudes of the community. Click here for dress code guidelines.

Blazer Ordering Information

For new orders, follow the steps below. Questions? Call 201-417-9050.

Visit Lobels.net and then click "Click here to order."
Scroll to the Stuart logo at the bottom of the page
Username: stuart; Password: MotherJanet

Lower and Middle School Uniforms

Students in Lower School, grades JK–4 and Middle School, grades 5–8, are required to wear a uniform.

To ensure all uniforms meet the Stuart dress code, we request you purchase uniforms from our official vendor, Lands’ End.

For Middle School, use the Preferred School Order Number: 900138264.
For Lower School, use the Preferred School Order Number: 900025313.

Visit the Lands’ End Uniform Website\

Gym clothes will be available for purchase at the School Division Orientations or in the Bookbag, the Stuart spirit store.

Lower School Uniform Guidelines

Middle School Uniform Guidelines

Encore Emporium

Gently used uniforms may be purchased in Stuart's Encore Emporium at the start of the school year. Items are also available for purchase online with pick-up in the Front Hall. Watch for communication from SPA and Stuart for dates and times.

NEW: BYOD for Middle School (Replacing 1:1 iPad Program)

Beginning in the 2023-24 academic year, the Middle School will be adopting a bring your own device policy for the Middle School. Stuart Middle School has successfully utilized iPads for over a decade. At the time of implementation, the iPad had specific advantages over other devices in terms of battery life, durability, and specific applications used in our classes. As time has progressed, other devices have seen marked improvements in battery life and the programming we use has become compatible with iPads, Chromebooks, and laptops. With the Upper School’s transition away from exclusive iPad use five years ago, we have studied student use and have watched the success of the transition. The ability to choose devices allows for families to have greater flexibility in choosing a device that best suits their child and budget. Device specifications and FAQs are detailed below this letter.

In all cases, as we are working with Middle School students, a protective case remains highly recommended for all devices. Stuart faculty and the technology team will continue to help students connect their devices to the Stuart network and help students access their Google Apps for Education accounts on their device at the beginning of the school year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am excited for this next step in the journey of 1:1 computing at Stuart and how this should make things easier for families and students.

BYOD FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is the BYOD changing?
After researching the program over the course of the year, it was determined that giving the students and families the flexibility offers a wide range of benefits without many additional harms.

I prefer to use my laptop or Chromebook now. Can I start bringing in that device now?
No. This change is not until the 2023-24 school year.

Is there a list of acceptable devices?

Yes. Please see the list at the end of this FAQ.

What if I have a device that is not on the acceptable list?
Only devices that meet the specifications above are acceptable as a primary device.

I just purchased an iPad. Do I need to buy my daughter a laptop?
No. The iPad is part of the BYOD acceptable devices and is sufficient for student success throughout Stuart.

What about software/apps?
Stuart uses Google Applications For Education which provide basic word processing, spreadsheets and presentations for free. Many other software and apps that teachers use are available on all devices. Stuart will continue to provide the productivity software, but similar to purchase of apps in our current iPad Program, students may have to purchase apps as needed for individual classes–just like textbook purchases.

Can I use my phone as my device?
No. Smartphones do not meet the minimum requirements.

How do I decide what device is needed for my student?

Devices come with different functionality, price points, and durability. We would encourage you to discuss with your daughter what the best fit for her learning will be. Our technology integrators and information technology staff are available if you have any questions.

What if the device breaks? Will there be loaners?
No. Devices will continue to be family owned and all maintenance will be the responsibility of each family. Stuart will maintain a limited number of Chromebooks as "loaners" to be borrowed when a personal device is not working. The loaner devices must stay at school and may not be taken home or removed from the building.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR ACCEPTABLE DEVICES

Student devices must meet the minimum specifications as outlined below. Any device that does not meet these requirements may not be eligible for technical support from Stuart faculty and staff; you may be prohibited from accessing the Stuart wireless network and other resources.

iPad/iPad Pro

7th generation iPad or newer, iPad Air 2 or newer, all iPad Pro Models
Minimum 64 GB (Most are now only 128 GB which is recommended)
If this is the primary device, an external keyboard is needed

Apple MacBook

Apple MacBook, Macbook Pro or MacBook Air. All MacBook, MacBook Pro and Airs currently being sold as new models by Apple would meet our requirements. Refurbished items should be originally released less than three years ago.
Macbook Operating System: the most recent OS or the previous year OS.
Minimum 8GB RAM

Windows PC Laptop

Less than three years old
Minimum 8GB RAM
Windows 10, with latest updates
Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Book, Surface Book Pro are acceptable options as Windows laptops

Google Chromebook (with some elective classes students may have to use school devices during classes)

Must have access to the Google Play Store
Minimum 4GB RAM
Minimum 16 GB Storage- Solid State Drive (SSD)

Upper School Technology BYOD

Extended Day Program

23-24 Parent and Student Handbooks

Volunteer Drivers

Volunteer parent drivers are needed in the Lower School

Throughout the school year each grade level will schedule off-campus trips that may require parent drivers. It is a policy of our Business Office and insurer that parents complete an application form and be approved to drive students other than their own child to off campus trips. A new application must be submitted each school year. Without sufficient drivers, some trips may not take place. Volunteering does not obligate you to drive unless your schedule allows. All applications must be submitted and approved by the end of September. Please consider becoming part of this important volunteer parent pool!

Please contact your division assistant to receive a link to Verified First, our online driver verification system.