Parents and Students General Info

EARLY & Lower SchoolS

Marianne O'Grady, Head of Early and Lower Schools
mogrady@stuartschool.org

Megan Quick, Division Assistant
mquick@stuartschool.org

Middle School

Robert Missonis, Head of Middle School and Assistant Head of School for Academic Leadership
rmissonis@stuartschool.org

Cindy Haney, Division Assistant 
chaney@stuartschool.org

Upper School

Kristen Zosche, Head of Upper School
kzosche@stuartschool.org

Melissa Brescia
Upper School Division Assistant and Cor Cordis Coordinator 
mbrescia@stuartschool.org

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Effective July 1, 2024, the State of New Jersey has issued a new Preparticipation Physical Examination Medical Eligibility Form that will replace the previous physical examination forms required in prior years. This is a single-page form that is to be signed by the healthcare provider.

What you need to know

All forms will be available in Magnus when registration for Fall 2024 opens on June 24. An email regarding registration will go out to families later this week.

The new Preparticipation Physical Examination Medical Eligibility Form consists of 5 pages and can be downloaded from your family’s Magnus portal in the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation section after registration opens. I have also attached it to this email for your reference. 

You only need to upload ONE PAGE - the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Medical Eligibility Form filled out and signed by the doctor to your child’s Magnus portal. This form is used for all grades (Early Childhood through Grade 12), even though it uses “Athlete” as the label for the student. The remaining forms (4 pages) should be kept on file with the provider. You may consider asking for a copy to store with your personal records as well. Forms will be live on Magnus when registration opens on June 24. 

About your student’s annual physical

If you have already submitted your child’s physical exam forms for the 2024-25 school year, you do not need to have the new Medical Eligibility Form completed until your child’s current physical examination expires. The previous physical exam clearance forms will be accepted for any physical examination completed prior to July 1, 2024. All students whose physical examinations are completed on or after July 1, 2024, MUST have their provider complete the updated Medical Eligibility Form, and this form should then be uploaded to your child’s Magnus portal for review. 

Every student is required to have an annual physical examination that is completed every 365 days. If the examination/clearance expires, they will not be cleared to participate in Stuart Country Day School sports and activities until the medical eligibility form is completed and signed by the healthcare provider and submitted via Magnus Health for approval by the School Nurse.

Forms to complete in Magnus 

Finally, it is still a requirement to complete an electronic Health History Update Questionnaire on Magnus for your child prior to every season, whether or not they are scheduled to participate in a sport/school activity. These forms will be released seasonally, and you will receive Magnus email alerts to complete them. They are to be completed by a child’s parent or guardian and do not require a healthcare provider’s signature. As a reminder to new families, instructions for using Magnus will become available later this week. 

Athletes must make sure to read and sign off on each of the required Athletic Forms as well. These include:

• Sudden Cardiac Death | Pamphlet & Acknowledgement
• Concussion Consent Form
• Use and Misuse of Opioid Drugs | Fact Sheet & Acknowledgement 

In order to access the required athletic forms, you must select “yes” to the athletics question that is located in the conditional questions. The Sports Related Eye Injuries Fact Sheet should be reviewed as well, but there is no signature required. Please reach out to Megan Cianfrone at mcianfrone@stuartschool.org if you have any questions regarding the athletic forms. 

All Magnus forms will go live on June 24 and will be due by July 15. I must again emphasize that if your child is non-compliant with their health forms by July 15, they will be ineligible to participate in any sports or activities until their forms are completed. 

Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly with any questions or concerns regarding your child’s health forms.

DROP-OFF

Student drop-off may begin at 7:15 AM (for MS and US) and 7:30 AM for ES/LS. Supervision begins for MS/US at 7:15 AM, and our doors remain closed until that time. LS students have supervision at 7:30 in Millies. For safety reasons, we ask that you do not drop off your MS/US child before 7:15 AM and LS child until 7:30 am. 

Drop-off will be at the following locations:

• Early Childhood: All families of Early School students will need to park and walk their child into school to their classroom. Five parking spots will be reserved for families, from 8 - 8:30 AM every day in the Cor Unum parking lot (where LS students arrive and are dismissed). This will alleviate congestion in the front of the school, and give families smoother access to the school.
• 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 at the end of their classes. In case of severe weather,  LS students will gather in the Front Hall hallway and be called out individually as cars arrive.  MS Students will gather in the Front Hall and cars will be directed to pull up to the main entrance.
• If your child is staying for After Care, 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.

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)

• 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

NJ Private School Bus Transportation (B6T Form)

This form will be accessible through mySTUART. Please direct questions about busing to Melinda La Nasa, Admissions Office, at mlanasa@stuartschool.org.

2025-2026 Bus Transportation Form

Make payments by credit card

Middle School Course Descriptions (PDF)

Upper School Course Descriptions (PDF)

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. 

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)

Students in the Upper School may use laptops or tablets. 

We will build time into the schedule of opening days to help students set up their Aspen and GSuite accounts and be prepared for the academic year.

Click here to download the BYOD Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and list of acceptable devices.

Coming soon for 2024

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.