New Faculty · Fall 2026

Welcome to
Saddle River
Day School.

We're glad you're here. This hub has everything you need to get set up, feel confident, and start strong.

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Before Day One
Your Pre-Arrival Checklist

Ten things to get done before orientation. Click each one as you complete it.

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Log into your SRDS Gmail
flastname@saddleriverday.org — temp password: ********
Change your password
Update from ******** to something secure on first login
Set up 2-Step Verification
myaccount.google.com/security — required for all faculty
Create your email signature
Gmail → Settings → Signature. Include name, title, and SRDS logo
Complete the Tech Intake Survey
Helps us personalize your setup before you arrive
Connect to SRDS FS WiFi
Use your faculty credentials — not the Student or Guest networks
Log into Schoology
app.schoology.com — your LMS for courses, grades & communication
Log into PowerSchool
For attendance, student records, and report card comments
Send your headshot to lhollis@saddleriverday.org
We'll add you to the faculty directory before school starts
Read the SRDS AI Policy
Scroll down to the AI Policy section — you'll discuss it with students
Who We Are
Your Tech Team

Four people here to support you — from day one and all year long.

Laura Hollis
Director of Technology
Strategy & Vision
Jeremy Orr
Technology Integrator
Schoology · VR · 3D
Myron Toltsis
Network Administrator
Networks · Infrastructure
Connor Harte
IT Support Specialist
Devices · Day-to-Day
Getting Set Up
The Essentials

Step-by-step guides for the things every teacher needs to do first.

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2-Step Verification
Required for all SRDS faculty. Protects your account and student data.
  1. Visit myaccount.google.com/security
  2. Click 2-Step Verification → Get Started
  3. Choose Google Prompt, SMS, or Authenticator App
  4. Scan QR code if using the Authenticator app
  5. Enter confirmation code — done!
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Email Signature
All SRDS faculty use a consistent signature. Set yours up in a few minutes.
  1. Open Gmail → gear icon → See all settings
  2. Under General, scroll to Signature
  3. Click Create new → name it "Work"
  4. Add: Name · Title · Saddle River Day School · Address · Phone
  5. Copy-paste the SRDS logo → Save Changes

📎 SRDS Email Signature Template →

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Schoology LMS
Your hub for courses, assignments, the gradebook, and parent communication.
  1. Log in at app.schoology.com with your SRDS Google account
  2. Your courses will be pre-loaded — contact Jeremy if anything's missing
  3. Use Assignments for graded work, Pages for content
  4. Enter grades here — they sync to PowerSchool automatically
  5. Attend Jeremy's orientation session for a full walkthrough
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BenQ Interactive Board
Every classroom has one. Your personal BenQ card stores your settings.
  1. Press power button on lower right or use the remote
  2. Tap your BenQ card to the reader to load your profile
  3. Connect wirelessly via ClickShare dongle or use HDMI
  4. Touch directly on screen to annotate and interact
  5. Power down at the end of every day

📎 BenQ Teacher Guides →

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PowerSchool
Take attendance and enter report card grades and comments here.
  1. Log in via the PowerSchool Teacher portal (link in your email)
  2. Click your class period to take attendance at the start of class
  3. Mark absent or tardy — time-sensitive, don't delay
  4. Contact the main office if you need to correct the record
  5. Enter report card comments during marking period windows
  6. Questions about Schoology or PowerSchool? Contact Deirdre Angrick or Kate Hoffman
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MFPs (Printers)
Multifunction printers across campus for printing, copying, and scanning.
  1. Main Hall: 2 units (upstairs & mail room)
  2. North Hall: 2 units (CIE and basement faculty lounge)
  3. Alford Hall: 2 units outside the Bio Lab
  4. Walsh Hall: 2 units (Head of Upper School office and 2nd floor faculty lounge)
  5. Secure printing: send job → go to printer → authenticate
  6. Ask anyone on the tech team to configure your printers
Explore SRDS
Tech Spaces & Resources

Spaces and tools available to you and your students — no prior experience required to start exploring.

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IDEAS Lab
Innovation · Design · Engineering · Art · Science

A full makerspace with professional fabrication tools — 3D printers, laser cutter, Cricut machines, and more. Available to all grades and subjects.

Bambu Lab H2D ×3 Glowforge Laser Cricut TinkerCAD PreK–12
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VR Lab
Meta Quest 2 Headset Fleet

A fleet of Meta Quest 2 headsets for immersive classroom experiences — from space exploration to language learning to 3D art.

Wander Gravity Sketch Arkio Titans of Space Mondly
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Rebel Vision
Professional Video Production Suite

A fully professional broadcast and film studio — TriCaster switcher, anchor desk, drone, gimbals, wireless mics, Sony & Canon cameras, and GoPros. Home to student programs Only at the Day and Rebel Sports Zone.

TriCaster Only at the Day Rebel Sports Zone Drones Gimbals Green Screen Wireless Mics Green Screen Audio Cameras
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AI Tools
Thoughtfully Integrated

AI is part of the SRDS curriculum — used critically and responsibly. The tech team supports teachers in designing AI-forward lessons within policy.

ChatGPT Claude Gemini Policy-guided
Know Before You Teach
SRDS AI Policy

You set the tone in your classroom. Here's what our policy says — and what it means in practice.

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Ethics & Accountability
AI may not be used to promote violence, hate, or discrimination. Plagiarism via AI — including rephrasing others' work — is treated the same as academic dishonesty.
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Privacy & Security
Students must never enter personal, identifying, or sensitive information into AI tools. AI prompts should be treated as semi-public — most platforms retain user data.
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Appropriate Use
AI may be used only when you explicitly permit it — in your syllabus or assignment description. You retain full authority over AI use in your classroom.
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Verify Everything
AI is not always accurate. Students are responsible for fact-checking AI output with reliable sources. Submitting incorrect AI content carries academic consequences.
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Disclosure Required
When students use AI, they must disclose it clearly in their work. If asked, they must identify which sections used AI. Failure to disclose = failing grade on that assignment.
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Policy Evolves
This policy changes as AI platforms change. Updates will come through official school channels. The tech team welcomes faculty input as we refine our approach.
"Teaching students how to think,
not what to think."
SRDS Motto — the foundation of our approach to AI

Tell us about yourself

Our Tech Intake Survey helps us set up your classroom, calibrate our support, and connect you with the right resources before day one.

About you & your teaching context
Tech comfort level across tools
Interests — VR, 3D printing, AI, and more
Setup preferences & device info
AI Policy acknowledgment
Start Survey → Email the team instead
When Things Go Wrong
Getting Help

Three steps. One raffle. Zero judgment.

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Ask a Student
Your students have seen most tech issues before — and they love to help. Don't hesitate. They are your fastest first resource.
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Find Us In Person
If something needs to be fixed right now during class, find Myron, Connor, Jeremy, or Laura on campus. We'll drop what we're doing.
Or email the team →
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Submit a Ticket
For anything non-urgent, email support@saddleriverday.org or use Freshdesk. Every ticket is tracked so nothing gets lost.
Open Freshdesk →
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Monthly Gift Card Raffle: Every month, we randomly select three winners from the pool of submitted tech tickets. Submitting a ticket isn't just smart — it just might be lucky.