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DECEMBER 21, 2022
Schedule Change Reminder - Friday, December 23 is an Early Dismissal Day. No breakfast or lunch will be served.RMS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Mr. Charleston’s December RMS Express Newsletter. https://www.smore.com/487av
RMS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the January Parent Calendar. January Spirit Days
Attention 8th Grade Parents - IMPORTANT Request - If your child plans to attend a high school other than Hunterdon Central, upon receiving his or her acceptance letter, please email Andrea Hruska at ahruska@readington.k12.nj.us to indicate the name of the school and address of where your child’s school transcripts should be mailed. More to follow…please continue to check the RMS Genesis Blasts for more important information.
NJ Parent Link Public Health Community Wellness & School/Home Partnership Resource
Please see the information below:
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NJ Parent Link
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Public Health, Community Wellness & School/Home Partnership Resourceswww.njparentlink.nj.gov
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· COVID-19
· Seasonal Illness Prevention/Infection Control
· Communicable Disease Topics in the News
· Hygiene/Health Education
· Staff Training & Professional Development
· Family/Community Engagement
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Child Care & Education
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Child Care, Preschool, Grades K-12 https://www.nj.gov/njparentlink/childcare/choices/
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Special Needs in Child Care https://www.nj.gov/njparentlink/childcare/special/
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Health & Wellness
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Family Health & Nutrition https://www.nj.gov/njparentlink/health/nutrition/
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Infants & Children with Special Needs https://www.nj.gov/njparentlink/health/special/
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Parents with Disabilities/Chronic Health Challenges https://www.nj.gov/njparentlink/services/special/disabilities/
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RMS Sports Spirit Event - On Wednesday, January 4th, the RABC will be hosting an RMS Spirit Event at Chick-Fil-A. This fundraiser will take place all day and 15% of the profits will be donated back! Just bring this flyer or mention RMS at checkout! The Chick-Fil-A cow will be making a special appearance between 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Don't forget to wear your blue and gold!
RMS Health Highlights - Please click here to read the December Health Highlights for Grades 6-8.
Attention 7th Grade Parents - Please see this letter from our school nurses regarding the Scoliosis Screenings scheduled to begin in January, 2023.
RMS Yearbook Sale - Yearbooks and 8th grade ads are now on sale for the 2022-2023 school year. Visit the RMS Yearbook club website, or go to www.yearbookforever.com to make a purchase. Deadline to purchase is January 9th, 2023. Contact Ms. Wagner at rmsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us with any questions.
READINGTON HSA NEWS
Happy Holidays from the HSA! From our families to yours, we hope you have a wonderful holiday, happy new year and thoroughly enjoy your winter break! Thank you for all of your continued support and we will see you in 2023!!
DECEMBER 14, 2022
RMS Governor’s Educator of the Year Awards - Please join us in congratulating our Governor Educator of the Year Award Winners at RMS:
Ms. Betsy Freeman, Gifted and Talented Teacher - Governor’s Educator of the Year
Mrs. Ellen Goodfellow, 8th Grade Counselor - Governor’s Educational Professional of the YearRMS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the December Parent Calendar. December Spirit Days
RMS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Mr. Charleston’s November RMS Express Newsletter. https://www.smore.com/jgu4x
Lost and Found Items - All lost and found items will be displayed outside of the cafetorium beginning today, December 14. If your child is missing any items, please make sure they look through the items and claim what might be theirs. If your student is missing any type of electronics, jewelry or eye wear, please have them visit the main office. After December 23, all remaining items will be donated.
Virtual Homework Help - RMS is offering free virtual homework help after school. Homework help is available Monday through Thursday from a teacher who will meet to help your child complete the night’s homework. All the information and links can be found on our school website. Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-6:00 pm use this link:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/98978897742?pwd=WnFGWjMrN05XZkN1NXlZTDVZWm5Bdz09
Tuesday and Thursday from 2:25-4:00 pm use this link: https://meet.google.com/qjn-qxtf-wvy
Attention 8th Grade Parents - IMPORTANT Request - As we begin to prepare a smooth transfer of information from Readington Middle School to Hunterdon Central, the staff of Hunterdon Central has asked that all Readington Middle School 8th grade parents complete the following steps by Wednesday, December 14, 2022:
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Parents should verify the email addresses currently listed in Genesis.
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Review and update all demographic information currently listed in Genesis.
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Check your email folders to ensure they aren’t full and are capable of receiving incoming emails.
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Check your voicemail box to ensure they aren’t full and are capable of receiving incoming voice mail messages.
If your child plans to attend a high school other than Hunterdon Central, upon receiving his or her acceptance letter, please email Andrea Hruska at ahruska@readington.k12.nj.us to indicate the name of the school and address of where your child’s school transcripts should be mailed. More to follow…please continue to check the RMS Genesis Blasts for more important information.
RMS Sports Spirit Event - On Wednesday, January 4th, the RABC will be hosting an RMS Spirit Event at Chick-Fil-A. This fundraiser will take place all day and 15% of the profits will be donated back! Just bring this flyer or mention RMS at checkout! The Chick-Fil-A cow will be making a special appearance between 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Don't forget to wear your blue and gold!
Attention 8th Grade Special Education Students and Parents - On Thursday, December 15, Hunterdon Central Regional High School will host a program for Special Education parents and students regarding 9th grade scheduling. Click here for all the details and how to join this virtual presentation.
RMS Health Highlights - Please click here to read the December Health Highlights for Grades 6-8.
Attention 7th Grade Parents - Please see this letter from our school nurses regarding the Scoliosis Screenings scheduled to begin in January, 2023.
RMS Yearbook Sale - Yearbooks and 8th grade ads are now on sale for the 2022-2023 school year. Visit the RMS Yearbook club website, or go to www.yearbookforever.com to make a purchase. Deadline to purchase is January 9th, 2023. Contact Ms. Wagner at rmsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us with any questions.
READINGTON HSA NEWS
Save the Date - The Readington HSA is having a Tricky Tray! Come join us for a fun-themed Tricky Tray with a 50/50, Mystery Prize, Golden Ticket, Birthday Board, Door Prizes and TONS of baskets with great prizes! Prizes for best holiday themed decorated tables too...You pick the holiday and have fun with it! More details to come....Tickets will go on sale in January. Be sure to follow us at: https://facebook.com/events/s/readington-hsa-tricky-tray/666926128132060/ to get all the information and prize previews! Click here to see the save the date flyer. Know any local businesses who would like to donate to the Tricky Tray? Would you like to volunteer to help out? Please contact nicolelepinski@gmail.com with any questions, information or donations. Thank you. Nicole, Carolanne and Samantha 2023 HSA Tricky Tray ChairsOrdering anything for the holidays? - If so, use Amazon Smile and choose the Readington H.S.A. as your charity, and we will receive a donation from Amazon of 0.5% of your purchase.
DECEMBER 7, 2022
RMS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the December Parent Calendar. December Spirit DaysRMS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Mr. Charleston’s November RMS Express Newsletter. https://www.smore.com/jgu4x
Virtual Homework Help - RMS is offering free virtual homework help after school. Homework help is available Monday through Thursday from a teacher who will meet to help your child complete the night’s homework. All the information and links can be found on our school website. Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-6:00 pm use this link:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/98978897742?pwd=WnFGWjMrN05XZkN1NXlZTDVZWm5Bdz09
Tuesday and Thursday from 2:25-4:00 pm use this link: https://meet.google.com/qjn-qxtf-wvy
Attention 8th Grade Parents - IMPORTANT Request - As we begin to prepare a smooth transfer of information from Readington Middle School to Hunterdon Central, the staff of Hunterdon Central has asked that all Readington Middle School 8th grade parents complete the following steps by Wednesday, December 14, 2022:
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Parents should verify the email addresses currently listed in Genesis.
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Review and update all demographic information currently listed in Genesis.
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Check your email folders to ensure they aren’t full and are capable of receiving incoming emails.
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Check your voicemail box to ensure they aren’t full and are capable of receiving incoming voice mail messages.
If your child plans to attend a high school other than Hunterdon Central, upon receiving his or her acceptance letter, please email Andrea Hruska at ahruska@readington.k12.nj.us to indicate the name of the school and address of where your child’s school transcripts should be mailed. More to follow…please continue to check the RMS Genesis Blasts for more important information.
Attention 8th Grade Special Education Students and Parents - On Thursday, December 15, Hunterdon Central Regional High School will host a program for Special Education parents and students regarding 9th grade scheduling. Click here for all the details and how to join this virtual presentation.
RMS Health Highlights - Please click here to read the December Health Highlights for Grades 6-8.
Holiday Toy Drive - Girl Scout Troop 80151 is organizing a toy drive that will donate new, unwrapped toys to Toys for Tots as well as the Hunterdon County United Way Holiday Hands Program. Collection dates will be from Dec 5th thru 14th. The collection bin will be near the school bus entrance. See details in the attached flyer. Thank you!!
Attention 7th Grade Parents - Please see this letter from our school nurses regarding the Scoliosis Screenings scheduled to begin in January, 2023.
RMS Yearbook Sale - Yearbooks and 8th grade ads are now on sale for the 2022-2023 school year. Visit the RMS Yearbook club website, or go to www.yearbookforever.com to make a purchase. Deadline to purchase is January 9th, 2023. Contact Ms. Wagner at rmsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us with any questions.
READINGTON HSA NEWS
Save the Date - The Readington HSA is having a Tricky Tray! Come join us for a fun-themed Tricky Tray with a 50/50, Mystery Prize, Golden Ticket, Birthday Board, Door Prizes and TONS of baskets with great prizes! Prizes for best holiday themed decorated tables too...You pick the holiday and have fun with it! More details to come....Tickets will go on sale in January. Be sure to follow us at: https://facebook.com/events/s/readington-hsa-tricky-tray/666926128132060/ to get all the information and prize previews! Click here to see the save the date flyer. Know any local businesses who would like to donate to the Tricky Tray? Would you like to volunteer to help out? Please contact nicolelepinski@gmail.com with any questions, information or donations. Thank you. Nicole, Carolanne and Samantha 2023 HSA Tricky Tray ChairsLAST DAY TO ORDER FOR COOKIE DELIVERIES - The H.S.A. Winter Cookie Delivery Event is coming to a close. The order form will be closed as of 10pm TONIGHT, 12/7. NO LATE ORDER REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.To order your cookie kit(s), please click the link below! Specific delivery information will be sent out to all that have ordered. https://forms.gle/ZxarEPxeKsFkBzB8A
Ordering anything for the holidays? - If so, use Amazon Smile and choose the Readington H.S.A. as your charity, and we will receive a donation from Amazon of 0.5% of your purchase. -