• Holland Brook

    Virtual Backpack

    Citizenship & Relationship Skills

    2/7- I am impartial

    2/14 - I choose to compromise with others

     2/21 - I help myself and others

    2/28 - I have self-control

    Parent/Teacher Conferences - Click here  for instructions on how to sign up for parent/teacher conferences. Thursday, March 10 & Friday, March 11. (Evening Conferences - Thursday, March 10). Spring conferences are not mandatory. 

    Hello Everyone! March is "Music in Our Schools" Month and I was hoping to showcase some wonderful musical talents, activities, and careers that you or someone in your family might have! If you are interested, just email me a quick video about what you do with music and how music has impacted your life! Any questions or submissions can be sent to jrichter@readington.k12.nj.us. Thank you!
     
    Yearbook Shoutouts On Sale - the Holland Brook Yearbook Club will be selling shoutouts that will appear in the 2021-2022 yearbook.  This is a great opportunity to wish your child luck in their upcoming endeavors or to remember a special event of the year.  The cost is $3 per shoutout.  The last day to order is February 25, 2022. 
     
    Shoutouts can be purchased at:  https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
    Yearbook Job: 10455522
    Click on Purchase an Advertisement for My Student
     
    After you pay, you will receive an email from Lifetouch to complete your shoutout.  Type your shoutout exactly as you would like it to appear in the yearbook, making sure you adjust the font and size so it fits in the box provided. A sample Shout Out: Fred Smith, Good luck in 6th grade next year!  Love, Mom & Dad.  Please email Mrs. DiGregorio at cdigregorio@readington.k12.nj.us with any questions.
     

    2021-2022 Yearbook Sale: Yearbooks can be purchased from the Lifetouch NOW ! The final day of the sale will be Friday, April 15, 2022.  The cost is $23.00.  Don’t delay, order yours today as there will NOT be extras to purchase in June. Website: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/  Yearbook ID: 10455522

    Business Office - Food Services - this month Maschio's is continuing to provide Jersey Fresh produce incorporated into its menu for the month of February. On February 28, all schools will enjoy Jersey Fresh steamed peas from Dusty Lane Farms in Elmer, NJ.  Maschio's will also prepare homemade Jersey Fresh marinara sauce with crushed tomatoes from First Field Farm in Windsor, NJ.
     

    Enrichment Project - Do you love the different Google logos that appear on the Google website each day? Would you love to have the opportunity to create one of your own? The 2022 Doodle for Google competition is now open. Click here for details of how to enter. All submissions are due by March 4th. Have fun! 

    Health Office Reminders  -  please click here for reminders and helpful links from the Health Office.
     
    Great Kindness Challenge - Throughout the month of February, HBS will be participating in the Great Kindness Challenge the HBS way.  Our School Climate Team and the Student Leadership Club hope to inspire intentional acts of kindness throughout the month. The theme is "Be the 'I' in Kindness," represented here by our own Robby Brueggeman III from Ms. Higdon's class. Every day, fifth grade student leaders will promote a kindness challenge as found on the following GKC calendar. All funds raised by the Student Leadership Club's Valentine's Day "Sweet Messages" project will be used to support the Great Kindness Challenge's "Kind Coins for Peru".  Please participate in any way you can and feel free to incorporate your own ideas at home! Thank you for your participation in advance.
     
    Business Office - Food Services - February is Heart Health Awareness Month! With Valentine's Day approaching, it is an important reminder to have a healthy heart. This link will bring you to Maschio's February 2022 Edition of Cafeteria Connection, which includes healthy alternatives for Valentine's Day treats. Cafeteria Connection - February 2022
     
    Sorella’s Cook’s Night Off Fundraiser - Not in the mood to cook dinner? Tired of having to plan ANOTHER meal to make? Take some time off from cooking on Thursday February 24th and/or Thursday March 3rd for our second Cook's Night Off take-out fundraising event! Choose your pick up location(s) by clicking the link(s) below (feel free to order on one or both dates!  All you'll need to do is bring home your meal(s) and follow the included directions to heat up and serve!  All Family Dinners include a Family Style Salad and Garlic Bread for $33.00 per family meal.
     
    Holland Brook Pick Up - Thursday, February 24th click HERE to order
    Whitehouse School Pick Up - Thursday, March 3rd click HERE to order
    Three Bridges Pick Up - Thursday, March 3rd click HERE to order

     

    Kindergarten Pre-Registration – Thursday, February 24 and Friday, February 25 - The Readington Township School District is currently conducting Full-Day Kindergarten and First Grade pre-registration for the 2022-2023 school year.  If your child will be attending kindergarten or entering first grade from a private kindergarten in fall 2022, please call either Three Bridges School at 908-782-2141 or Whitehouse School at 908-534-4411 to pre-register.  To access the pre-registration form, please click here.  Please pre-register and attend the in-person registration days at either Three Bridges School or Whitehouse School on Thursday, February 24, 2022 and Friday, February 25, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  For more information, please click here. 

    Summer Enrichment  - Summer Enrichment registration is now open!! Half-day and full day options are available for grades 1-6 in Arts & Crafts, STEM and Kitchen Creations! COURSE HIGHLIGHT: KITCHEN CREATIONS - Students Grade 1 - 6 can join us to make all sorts of delicious snacks. The list is long and varied, but here's just a sampling:  Decorated cookies, Mini-burgers and fries, single-serve pizza, no melt ice pops, cookies, pies, decorated cupcakes, fondue and more!  Students work independently and in small groups and everyone goes home with plenty of snacks to share with their family.  Lots of laughter and just the right amount of mess - and parents don't have to clean up a bit of it! Kitchen Creations is offered in July for either 2 or 4 days; or in August as a half day course, or combined with another for a full day experience, with a break for lunch.  To register for this course or any of our others, and for more details, please see the Summer Enrichment Website  http://bit.ly/Enrichment-RPS. Registration remains open until courses are full. 
     
    RESCHEDULED - Lifetouch Club Pictures - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16. There will not be a makeup date.
     
    Past Notices
     
    New Procedures for Quarantine/Positive Students - Starting Monday, January 31, the teachers will no longer have their cameras on for hybrid instruction.  If your child is identified as a close contact or tests positive for COVID, he/she will receive an email containing detailed information about their schedule and the quarantine links.  Thank you for your cooperation through this challenging time.
     
    Reminder - Reporting COVID Form Available - Please use this new procedure to report your child's COVID information to our school nurses. Click here for the reporting form.
     
    Virtual Homework Help – Virtual homework help is available for all students.  Any child may log in for assistance.  If your child has any questions or needs assistance, please have them talk to their teacher.
     
    Digital Citizenship Presentation for Parents – If you were unable to join us for our January Parent Academy, please click here to view our presentation on Digital Citizenship.  This topic is one all parents will find very informative on how to help our children navigate the digital world they live in at both school and at home.
     
    Prevention Resources Video - The Readington Township School District is fortunate to have partnered with Hunterdon Prevention Resources to provide parents with public service announcements about topics related to drugs and alcohol in our county.  They are preparing short videos to educate parents on these timely issues. The first video is attached below.  Watch this 2 ½ minute video about Delta-8 THC to learn what it is, why it’s legally sold in New Jersey, how it can affect youth, and how you can protect the youth in your life from this psychoactive substance.  To access the video, please click here.
     
    Open Positions - H.S.A. Executive Committee - Consider becoming a part of the Readington H.S.A.! The H.S.A. is seeking volunteers for the following positions: President, Executive Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, RMS VP (1 opening), WHS VP (2 openings), and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator (1 opening). If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Lindsay Salaj - lindsaysalaj18@gmail.com.
     
    Diagnostic 2 Results: Please click here for information on how to view your child's results on the second Math Diagnostic.
     
    I-Ready Diagnostic - an adaptive reading assessment.  Click here for more information. 
    Idling of Vehicles During Winter Months -  With the winter months fast approaching and temperatures dropping, this is a friendly reminder to please not idle your vehicle. District policy 7471 states that "unnecessary vehicle idling increases pollution which contributes to adverse effects on the environment and the health of individuals". It is the district's goal to keep students and staff healthy, as well as be mindful of sustainability, so we sincerely appreciate your cooperation.
     
    Prevention Education Programs – the Readington Township Schools are in partnership with Hunterdon Prevention Resources. They offer a wide variety of parent prevention education resources. For more information, please click here.  You can also follow them on social media via the following links:  

    Prevention Resources Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/NJPrevent/

    Safe Communities Coalition Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/SafeCommunitiesCoalition

    HCYC Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/HCYCoalition

    Drug-Free Task Force Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/hunterdondrugfree

    Vaccine Information for Children Ages 5-11:  There are several avenues parents can take in locating a vaccine for your child.  This is simply informational for parents, should you need guidance in finding a vaccine.  First, contact your pediatrician.  Our understanding is that many pediatrician's offices are offering clinics for children.  If they are not, they may also have information to share with you regarding other locations where the COVID vaccine is available for children.  Second, the Hunterdon County Department of Health has created a vaccine availability website.  Use this website to make an appointment through the HCDOH.  Finally, the local Walgreens pharmacy on Route 22 in Whitehouse Station is offering the pediatric vaccine.  You can search and make an appointment via the COVID Vaccine Finder website.

    Permanent Menu Change - Pizza day will now be on Thursday, not Friday.  

     
Last Modified on February 23, 2022