FEBRUARY 22, 2023
RMS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the March Parent Calendar.  March Spirit Days

RMS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Mr. Charleston’s February RMS Express Newsletter. https://www.smore.com/15esz 

Spring Sports Forms - The deadline for registering for Spring Sports 2022 is Monday, February 27th! Please visit the nurse's page to access the forms required. Forms can be turned into the Nurse's Office or emailed to sportsforms@readington.k12.nj.us. The first day for tryouts is Tuesday, March 21st!    

RMS Musical Is Almost here - The RMS Drama club is proud to present: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.! Shows are this Thursday, March 2nd and Friday March 3rd at 7pm.  Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door. You don't want to miss this golden ticket opportunity!! 

Shannon Daly Basketball Game - The Shannon Daley Charity Basketball Game between the Readington Teachers and the Men's All Stars versus The Harlem Wizards will take place on Tuesday, March 7, at 7pm at the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Field House.  Advance tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for children under 12.  All tickets sold at the door are $10.  Please see Mr. Casertano for tickets.

American Heart Association Heart Challenge - Attention RMS families: Get ready for the American Heart Association’s American Heart Challenge (AHC).  Please help your child register today, under our school, at heart.org/AHC. Once you've registered, start Finn’s Mission and complete the challenges. As a family you can help to create a community of lifesavers by learning the lifesaving steps of Hands-Only CPR. It’s quick, easy, and fun! Learn more about Finn and his special challenge by clicking HERE.   Thank you for keeping hearts everywhere beating strong.  Any money raised must be donated on-line directly to the American Heart Association, or if by check, mailed directly to the American Heart Association, with reference to Readington Middle School.  Address is: 
American Heart Association Eastern 
PO Box 4002012,
Des Moines, IA  50340-9012
 Permission Slip   ~RMS HEALTH & PE Teachers  

RMS Health Highlights - Please click here to read the February Health Highlights.  

Author Visit Coming up! - Nationally renowned author Jordan Sonnenblick will be coming to RMS on Tuesday, March 28th, for a special event.  This day will include school-wide presentations on his writing, as well as a personal book-signing opportunity.  Feel free to order one of his books from your bookseller or website of choice for your student to bring in and have personalized and autographed in a special meet-and-greet that day.  Click here for a list of titles.   Not sure if your student will remember to bring it in?  Have it sent to Mrs. Singer with their name and she'll hold onto it for you!

Gifted and Talented Program Nominations - The Readington Township School District will begin accepting parent nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program for students in 1st-7th grade on February 1st. All parent nomination forms must be completed online no later than March 24th.  Since the assessment process will begin immediately following the nomination deadline, late entries cannot be accepted.  If you are interested in nominating your child for the G&T program, please follow the link below.

Curriculum Department / Gifted and Talented K-8 Program

Parent Academy Night - SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, March 28th, “An Evening of Discovery” for all parents.  Our staff and students will facilitate workshops to help you support your child’s academic development and showcase some of the wonderful programs that we have in our district. Please see attached here. More information to follow on your weekly school blast!

IMPORTANT 8TH GRADE INFORMATION - Please read all items below:

1. Calling All 8th Grade Student Artists! - All applications are due this Friday, February 24.  Click here for all of the information GT admission 2023.pdf.  

2. End of Year Trip Information/Permission Slip Forms - Please see the attached information about the upcoming 8th Grade Field Trips and experiences for the end of the year in June, 2023,  All Permission slips are due back to your child’s Science teacher no later than Wednesday, March 1.  Permission Slip - English      Permission Slip - Spanish

It’s time to mark your calendars as we look forward to June! Here are a few important dates for your planning purposes:

Monday, June 5th - RMS 8th Grade Award Ceremony
Friday, June 9th - RMS 8th Grade Dance
Monday, June 12th - RMS 8th Grade trip to Dorney Park
Wednesday, June 14th - RMS 8th Grade Picnic (Rain date - June 15th)
Wednesday, June 21st - RMS 8th Grade Graduation at HCRHS 

READINGTON HSA NEWS
Cook's Night Off – Wednesday 3/1/23 at Buffalo Wild Wings - Flemington NJ - It’s that time again for a Cook’s Night off! New this year, the Readington H.S.A. is partnering with Buffalo Wild Wings, for this fun night off from cooking on Wednesday, March 1^st! This is an ALL DAY Event – so even if you want to pick up early or go later on for dinner, just mention or bring in the attached flyer and that you are with Readington School District, and your meal will be counted in the total.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Alicia Rosell at anrosell22@gmail.com

H.S.A. Tricky Tray - Our Parent Spring Social event this year is a fun and exciting Tricky Tray! Come on out and join us on March 25th for a fun-filled evening of hanging out with your friends and winning prizes. Please click the following link for more information and to purchase tickets!  Best of luck!! Tricky Tray Information and Tickets

RMS Tricky Tray School Donation - The Readington HSA Tricky Tray is coming up and we need your help!!! Each class in the three other schools is donating a basket for the Tricky Tray. RMS is unique and is going to do something differently.....  GIFT CARDS GALORE!!!!!  We are asking that families please donate a gift card to put together what will be the most popular basket at the Tricky Tray!!!! Everyone LOVES a gift card!!! The more gift cards we receive, the bigger and better the basket(s) will be....and therefore making the event even that much better!!!  

To donate for the RMS basket(s), we are offering 3 options....
1. Click on the Amazon WishList below and send a gift card through there. Be sure to pick Nicole Lepinski's address to send it to. There are many cards to choose from!https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TBRGSQ1VF7O1?ref_=wl_share

2. Venmo cash to @Nicole-Lepinski (7624 last digits of phone) and we will buy gift cards with the money collected. This way you can donate any amount of money you are comfortable with. Please put "RMS Tricky Tray" in the comments.

3. Shop locally!!! If you would prefer to support a local business, please go there and purchase a gift card in any denomination.  Then, send it with your child to school. There will be a collection box in the front office by Mrs. Borella. 

Thank you so very much for your contribution!!! Every little bit helps to make this a successful event!! For tickets to the event, please go to https://neartail.com/us/readingtonhsatrickytray  If you have ANY questions, please email nicolelepinski@gmail.com.  Thank you!!

H.S.A. Spring Spirit Wear Sale - NEW & IMPROVED spirit wear items are on sale now! The H.S.A. has partnered with a NEW VENDOR to offer you many NEW ITEMS and NEW DESIGNS that have not been used during other spirit wear sales! Click the link below to browse the spirit wear store and place your orders. The last day to order is Sunday, February 26th.   SPIRIT WEAR STORE  Do you have a child moving up to a new school in September? Consider purchasing them their new school spirit wear during the spring sale so they’ll be all set for spirit days at the start of the school year!

FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Schedule Change Reminder - School closed on Monday, February 20 in honor of Presidents’ Day.

RMS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the February Parent Calendar.  February Spirit Days  

Attention 7th Grade Parents:  Medieval Times Permission Slip - The 7th Graders will have a field trip to Medieval times later this year.  Permission slips for this trip are due on February 17.  Please review and sign the permission slip and send it back to school as instructed.  English version of Permission Slip       Spanish Version of Permission Slip    

American Heart Association Heart Challenge - Attention RMS families: Get ready for the American Heart Association’s American Heart Challenge (AHC).   The challenge will be kicking off next week, on Monday February 13th and Tuesday February 14th in all Physical Education Classes. Please help your child register today, under our school, at heart.org/AHC. By participating in the American Heart Challenge, students can raise awareness and funds for congenital heart defects, nutrition security, CPR training, mental well-being, and more as we work to end heart disease and stroke. Along the way students will meet some of the kids they’re helping while learning about mind and body health. Once you've registered, start Finn’s Mission and complete the challenges. As a family you can help to create a community of lifesavers by learning the lifesaving steps of Hands-Only CPR. It’s quick, easy, and fun! Learn more about Finn and his special challenge by clicking HERE.   Thank you for keeping hearts everywhere beating strong.  Permission Slip   ~RMS HEALTH & PE Teachers  

Spring Sports Forms - The deadline for registering for Spring Sports 2022 is Monday, February 27th! Please visit the nurse's page to access the forms required. Forms can be turned into the Nurse's Office or emailed to sportsforms@readington.k12.nj.us. The first day for tryouts is Tuesday, March 21st!  

RMS Health Highlights - Please click here to read the February Health Highlights.

Parent Reminder - Special Education Students - IEP's and Progress Reports are available in Genesis  under the Parent Portal.  To view, go to the bottom of the Parent Portal Summary Page and click the "View Special Ed Documents" button and then click "OK" in the pop up box to access your child's documents.

Parent Academy Night - SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, March 28th, “An Evening of Discovery” for all parents.  Our staff and students will facilitate workshops to help you support your child’s academic development and showcase some of the wonderful programs that we have in our district. Please see attached here. More information to follow on your weekly school blast!

IMPORTANT 8TH GRADE INFORMATION - Please read all items below:

1. Calling All 8th Grade Student Artists! - All applications are due this Friday, February 24.  Click here for all of the information GT admission 2023.pdf.  

2. End of Year Trip Information/Permission Slip Forms - Please see the attached information about the upcoming 8th Grade Field Trips and experiences for the end of the year in June, 2023,  All Permission slips are due back to your child’s Science teacher no later than Wednesday, March 1.  Permission Slip - English      Permission Slip - Spanish

It’s time to mark your calendars as we look forward to June! Here are a few important dates for your planning purposes:

Monday, June 5th - RMS 8th Grade Award Ceremony
Friday, June 9th - RMS 8th Grade Dance
Monday, June 12th - RMS 8th Grade trip to Dorney Park
Wednesday, June 14th - RMS 8th Grade Picnic (Rain date - June 15th)
Wednesday, June 21st - RMS 8th Grade Graduation at HCRHS 

READINGTON HSA NEWS
H.S.A. Tricky Tray - Our Parent Spring Social event this year is a fun and exciting Tricky Tray! Come on out and join us on March 25th for a fun-filled evening of hanging out with your friends and winning prizes. Please click the following link for more information and to purchase tickets!  Best of luck!! Tricky Tray Information and Tickets

RMS Tricky Tray School Donation - The Readington HSA Tricky Tray is coming up and we need your help!!! Each class in the three other schools is donating a basket for the Tricky Tray. RMS is unique and is going to do something differently.....  GIFT CARDS GALORE!!!!!  We are asking that families please donate a gift card to put together what will be the most popular basket at the Tricky Tray!!!! Everyone LOVES a gift card!!! The more gift cards we receive, the bigger and better the basket(s) will be....and therefore making the event even that much better!!!  

To donate for the RMS basket(s), we are offering 3 options....
1. Click on the Amazon WishList below and send a gift card through there. Be sure to pick Nicole Lepinski's address to send it to. There are many cards to choose from!https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TBRGSQ1VF7O1?ref_=wl_share

2. Venmo cash to @Nicole-Lepinski (7624 last digits of phone) and we will buy gift cards with the money collected. This way you can donate any amount of money you are comfortable with. Please put "RMS Tricky Tray" in the comments.

3. Shop locally!!! If you would prefer to support a local business, please go there and purchase a gift card in any denomination.  Then, send it with your child to school. There will be a collection box in the front office by Mrs. Borella. 

Thank you so very much for your contribution!!! Every little bit helps to make this a successful event!! For tickets to the event, please go to https://neartail.com/us/readingtonhsatrickytray  If you have ANY questions, please email nicolelepinski@gmail.com.  Thank you!!

H.S.A. Spring Spirit Wear Sale - NEW & IMPROVED spirit wear items are on sale now! The H.S.A. has partnered with a NEW VENDOR to offer you many NEW ITEMS and NEW DESIGNS that have not been used during other spirit wear sales! Click the link below to browse the spirit wear store and place your orders. The last day to order is Sunday, February 26th.   SPIRIT WEAR STORE

Do you have a child moving up to a new school in September? Consider purchasing them their new school spirit wear during the spring sale so they’ll be all set for spirit days at the start of the school year!

FEBRUARY 8, 2023
RMS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the February Parent Calendar.  February Spirit Days  

American Heart Association Heart Challenge - Attention RMS families: Get ready for the American Heart Association’s American Heart Challenge (AHC).   The challenge will be kicking off next week, on Monday February 13th and Tuesday February 14th in all Physical Education Classes. Please help your child register today, under our school, at heart.org/AHC. By participating in the American Heart Challenge, students can raise awareness and funds for congenital heart defects, nutrition security, CPR training, mental well-being, and more as we work to end heart disease and stroke. Along the way students will meet some of the kids they’re helping while learning about mind and body health. Once you've registered, start Finn’s Mission and complete the challenges. As a family you can help to create a community of lifesavers by learning the lifesaving steps of Hands-Only CPR. It’s quick, easy, and fun! Learn more about Finn and his special challenge by clicking HERE.   Thank you for keeping hearts everywhere beating strong.  Permission Slip   ~RMS HEALTH & PE Teachers

Attention 7th Grade Parents:  Medieval Times Permission Slip - The 7th Graders will have a field trip to Medieval times later this year.  Permission slips for this trip are due on February 17.  Please review and sign the permission slip and send it back to school as instructed.  English version of Permission Slip       Spanish Version of Permission Slip  

Spring Sports Forms - The deadline for registering for Spring Sports 2022 is Monday, February 27th! Please visit the nurse's page to access the forms required. Forms can be turned into the Nurse's Office or emailed to sportsforms@readington.k12.nj.us. The first day for tryouts is Tuesday, March 21st!  

RMS Health Highlights - Please click here to read the February Health Highlights.

Parent Reminder - Special Education Students - IEP's and Progress Reports are available in Genesis  under the Parent Portal.  To view, go to the bottom of the Parent Portal Summary Page and click the "View Special Ed Documents" button and then click "OK" in the pop up box to access your child's documents.

Maschio's New Lunch Offering - Maschio's is pleased to reintroduce the Salad Bar in your Cafeteria.  Beginning February 6, the Salad Bar will be available daily for all staff and students to enjoy.  Please see the attached flyer for complete details.  

Parent Academy Night - SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, March 28th, “An Evening of Discovery” for all parents.  Our staff and students will facilitate workshops to help you support your child’s academic development and showcase some of the wonderful programs that we have in our district. Please see attached here. More information to follow on your weekly school blast!

PreSchool Registration – The Readington Township School District is currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year.  If you are interested in having your child attend the preschool program, please complete and return the application by March 31, 2023.  Children must be 4 years old by October 1, 2023, and toilet trained to be eligible. Acceptance to the program is based on a lottery system.  The lottery will be held on April 3, 2023.  All applicants will be contacted regarding their application status following the lottery.   To access the application, please click here.

Kindergarten Pre-Registration – The Readington Township School District is currently conducting Full-Day Kindergarten and First Grade pre-registration for the 2023-2024 school year.  If your child will be attending kindergarten or entering first grade from a private kindergarten in fall 2023, please call either Three Bridges School at 908-782-2141 or Whitehouse School at 908-534-4411 to pre-register.  Please pre-register and attend the in-person registration days at Three Bridges School or Whitehouse School on Thursday, February 23, 2023, and Friday, February 24, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  For more information, please click here. 

IMPORTANT 8TH GRADE INFORMATION - Please read all items below:

1. Hunterdon Central’S ASPEN online scheduling for all current 8th grade students opens on Wednesday, February 15th at 8:00am and closes on Sunday, February 19th at 11:59pm. The online link is provided here.  I encourage you to visit the site to familiarize yourself with the information provided prior to February 15th.  https://www.hcrhs.org/online-scheduling

2. All 8th grade teacher course recommendations for students’ core classes have been uploaded to Aspen. You will be able to view your child’s course recommendations during this time.  Please know your child will need to enter 10 credits of electives as well as two alternatives for each class.  If your child is interested in participating in a sport at Hunterdon Central, it is important that your child indicate this on Aspen.

3. Calling All 8th Grade Student Artists! If you're interested in applying to the Honors Art Program at Hunterdon Central, please see the info on Mrs. Goodfellow's Google Classroom or click here GT admission 2023.pdf.  

It’s time to mark your calendars as we look forward to June! Here are a few important dates for your planning purposes:
Monday, June 5th - RMS 8th Grade Award Ceremony
Friday, June 9th - RMS 8th Grade Dance
Monday, June 12th - RMS 8th Grade trip to Dorney Park
Wednesday, June 14th - RMS 8th Grade Picnic
Wednesday, June 21st - RMS 8th Grade Graduation at HCRHS 

READINGTON HSA NEWS
H.S.A. Tricky Tray - Our Parent Spring Social event this year is a fun and exciting Tricky Tray! Come on out and join us on March 25th for a fun-filled evening of hanging out with your friends and winning prizes. Please click the following link for more information and to purchase tickets!  Best of luck!! Tricky Tray Information and Tickets

RMS Tricky Tray School Donation - The Readington HSA Tricky Tray is coming up and we need your help!!! Each class in the three other schools is donating a basket for the Tricky Tray. RMS is unique and is going to do something differently.....  GIFT CARDS GALORE!!!!!  We are asking that families please donate a gift card to put together what will be the most popular basket at the Tricky Tray!!!! Everyone LOVES a gift card!!! The more gift cards we receive, the bigger and better the basket(s) will be....and therefore making the event even that much better!!!  

To donate for the RMS basket(s), we are offering 3 options....
1. Click on the Amazon WishList below and send a gift card through there. Be sure to pick Nicole Lepinski's address to send it to. There are many cards to choose from!https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TBRGSQ1VF7O1?ref_=wl_share

2. Venmo cash to @Nicole-Lepinski (7624 last digits of phone) and we will buy gift cards with the money collected. This way you can donate any amount of money you are comfortable with. Please put "RMS Tricky Tray" in the comments.

3. Shop locally!!! If you would prefer to support a local business, please go there and purchase a gift card in any denomination.  Then, send it with your child to school. There will be a collection box in the front office by Mrs. Borella. 

Thank you so very much for your contribution!!! Every little bit helps to make this a successful event!! For tickets to the event, please go to https://neartail.com/us/readingtonhsatrickytray  If you have ANY questions, please email nicolelepinski@gmail.com.  Thank you!!

District Valentine Distribution - Thank you to everyone who participated in our first District Valentine Event!  For those of you who purchased Valentine bags, they will be sent home with your student(s) on Monday, February 13th.  Thank you for your continued H.S.A. support!

FEBRUARY 1, 2023
RMS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the February Parent Calendar.  February Spirit Days