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FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Upcoming Important Dates
February 27 - Grade 5 students will go to RMS to preview the RMS Musical Alice in Wonderland Jr.
March 6 - Early Dismissal Day for students. School will dismiss at 12:05pm.
March 6 - Afternoon and Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 7 - Early Dismissal Day for students. School will dismiss at 12:05pm.
March 7 - Afternoon Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 12 - HBS Talent Show 6pm at HBS
March 14 - Schools Closed for Teacher In-Service DayNEW! - HBS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the March calendar. March Spirit Days
NEW! Girls on the Run (grades 4 & 5) - Registration is now open! Join us outside for fun, physical activities that promote connection and self-confidence! Practices will be held at Cornhuskers Park, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30-5:45. The season will begin on April 2, and end June 1 with a 5K celebration in Princeton. Please click here for more information!
NEW! ATTENTION 5TH GRADE MUSIC PARENTS! The FPAC is asking for donations of snacks and water to sell at the HBS Talent Show. Please click here for details:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F49ADAA2DA7F94-55276221-hbstalent#/
Thanks in advance for your donations :)HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’ February edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin https://secure.smore.com/n/4v7py-bobcat-bulletin
Spring Parent/Teacher Conference Information - Please see this information from Dr. Moss regarding upcoming Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences:
English Version
Spanish VersionUpcoming SEPAG Meeting - Please see this flyer for all of the information
Readington Recreation Music Camps - We are so happy to announce that we will be running some music camps this year via Readington Recreation! Camps will run from June 23- June 27 at RMS. We will offer Band, Jazz Band, Strings, and Chorus. We are so excited to continue to provide fun musical experiences!!
Band: https://readingtonrecreation.org/program/band-camp-grades-6-9-june-23-27-2025/
Chorus: https://readingtonrecreation.org/program/chorus-camp-grades-5-9-june-2025/
Strings: https://readingtonrecreation.org/program/orchestra-camp-june-2025/
Jazz: https://readingtonrecreation.org/program/jazzband-camp-grades-6-9-june-2025/Parent Academy Night - SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, March 26th - Join us on Wednesday, March 26th, for an informative evening dedicated to supporting your child's well-being. We are excited to present a "Parent Toolkit for Student Wellness" designed for K-8 parents. The evening will feature presenters from local organizations who will address essential topics related to student wellness. Please see the attached flyer here for more information about the event and to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there!
Parent Nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program - 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 21st. 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. Students already participating in the GT program do not need to reapply.
https://www.readington.k12.nj.us/Page/116HBS Yearbook Sales are OPEN! - The 2024-2025 Holland Brook Yearbook sales are now open. Please click on the link below and use the School Code when registering your purchase. Please note that there are choices between personalized and non-personalized books as well as optional ads and love lines. Any questions, feel free to email hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us Online paysite: https://shop.memorybook.com
School Code: 249356MYearbook Photo Share - We want your pictures! The HBS 24-25 Yearbook would love to include some of the magical moments that you capture and now there is an easier way to share them! Please share any photos that you have taken since the beginning of the year to this PHOTO SHARE LINK. Please be sure to specify event name when submitting. Any questions, please reach out to Lindsay Salaj at hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us
READINGTON HSA NEWS
Trivia Night - Get Ready for a Fun Night Out TONIGHT, Parents! If you have signed up already, Trivia Night at the Rail starts at 6:30pm, See you there!! Any questions? Please reach out to Vikki Gregorio vikkielle@gmail.com or Kate Molchan Kate.woolsey@gmail.comTricky Tray Tickets on Sale NOW! - Dust off your leg warmers, grab your scrunchies, and get ready for a totally tubular night of fun and prizes to support the Readington HSA at the Girls (and Guys) Just Wanna Have Fun Tricky Tray! We've already got some great prizes like Yeti, Tory Burch, Bartesian, and so much more to come!!! Tickets can be purchased individually or with a group to reserve a table of 8.
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Time: Doors Open at 5pm, First Ticket Called at 7pm
Location: Holland Brook School, 52 Readington Rd, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Tickets:
Arcade Rookie Admission - $25 admission fee includes 1 lower level sheet, door prize ticket, light refreshments, Swag Bags*
Neon Superstar Admission - $55 includes 3 lower level sheets, 1 upper level sheet, 1 grand level ticket, door prize ticket, light refreshments, Swag Bags*
*for the first 300 attendeeshttps://girls-just-wanna-have-fun-80-s-night-tricky-tray.cheddarup.com
Want to donate a prize? Nothing is better than Readington families & businesses giving back to their kids! Contact trickytray@readingtonhsa.com to promote your business through a donation.Cooks Night Off - March 5th - Take the Night off from cooking and support the Readington HSA! - We partnered with the QCrew to provide their famous BBQ to our families as part of a “Cook’s Night Off” fundraiser on Wednesday, March 5. Easy online ordering and pickup between Holland Brook and Readington Middle School. 15% of your order will be donated to the Readington HSA.
ORDER ONLINE HERE: https://qcrewcares.com/pages/readington-hsaHSA District-Wide COLOR RUN!!! - Save the Date!! Sunday, April 13th will be our first Color Run! We are excited to partner with Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity who is currently working on building a house right here in Whitehouse Station! Please see the flyer HERE and Save the Date for a day of color and fun! We will be sending out info this week! Registration and Fundraising starts next Monday, March 3rd! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please reach out to the chairs at nicolel@readingtonhsa.com and jessical@readingtonhsa.com. Thank you!
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Upcoming Important Dates
February 24 and 25 - RMS Financial Literacy students will visit HBS to present to both 4th and 5th Grade homerooms
February 27 - Grade 5 students will go to RMS to preview the RMS Musical Alice in Wonderland Jr.
March 6 - Early Dismissal Day for students. School will dismiss at 12:05pm.
March 6 - Afternoon and Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 7 - Early Dismissal Day for students. School will dismiss at 12:05pm.
March 7 - Afternoon Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 14 - Schools Closed for Teacher In-Service Day
NEW! HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’ February edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin https://secure.smore.com/n/4v7py-bobcat-bulletin
NEW! Strategic Plan Parent Survey - Please take a moment to complete the Strategic Plan Parent Survey. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete and remains open through Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Please visit the links below to participate in the survey. There are two links. One for grade band PreK-5 and one for grade band 6-8. Please click on the appropriate link to share your thoughts and opinions anonymously.
· PreK-5 Parents (PreK in-district students only)
· 6-8 ParentsYour feedback is valuable, and we look forward to your participation! Thank you!
NEW! - Girls on the Run (grades 4 & 5) - Registration is now open! Join us outside for fun, physical activities that promote connection and self-confidence! Practices will be held at Cornhuskers Park, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30-5:45. The season will begin on April 2, and end June 1 with a 5K celebration in Princeton. Please click here for more information!
NEW! Parent Academy Night - SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, March 26th. Join us on Wednesday, March 26th, for an informative evening dedicated to supporting your child's well-being. We are excited to present a "Parent Toolkit for Student Wellness" designed for K-8 parents. The evening will feature presenters from local organizations who will address essential topics related to student wellness. Please see the attached flyer here for more information about the event and to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there!
NEW! Upcoming SEPAG Meeting - Please see this flyer for all of the information
NEW! Readington Recreation Music Camps - We are so happy to announce that we will be running some music camps this year via Readington Recreation! Camps will run from June 23- June 27 at RMS. We will offer Band, Jazz Band, Strings, and Chorus. We are so excited to continue to provide fun musical experiences!!
Band: https://readingtonrecreation.org/program/band-camp-grades-6-9-june-23-27-2025/
Chorus: https://readingtonrecreation.org/program/chorus-camp-grades-5-9-june-2025/
Strings: https://readingtonrecreation.org/program/orchestra-camp-june-2025/
Jazz: https://readingtonrecreation.org/program/jazzband-camp-grades-6-9-june-2025/Spring Parent/Teacher Conference Information - Please see this information from Dr. Moss regarding upcoming Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences:
English Version
Spanish VersionHBS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the February calendar. February Spirit Days
Camp Invention Summer Camp Opportunity - HBS will host Camp Invention this summer for Grades K-6 from August 4 through August 7 with an all-new program, Discover!
Kids in grades K-6 will team up for exciting STEM challenges, like creating their own
claw machine, embarking on an epic penguin expedition and more! Spots are filling up,
so SIGN UP HERE to secure your spot today or call 1-800-968-4332! Get $25 off camp with code SUM25 through 3/20 – payment plans are available too! Please see this flyer for details.Parent Nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program - 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 21st. 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. Students already participating in the GT program do not need to reapply.
https://www.readington.k12.nj.us/Page/116HBS Yearbook Sales are OPEN! - The 2024-2025 Holland Brook Yearbook sales are now open. Please click on the link below and use the School Code when registering your purchase. Please note that there are choices between personalized and non-personalized books as well as optional ads and love lines. Any questions, feel free to email hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us Online paysite: https://shop.memorybook.com
School Code: 249356MYearbook Photo Share - We want your pictures! The HBS 24-25 Yearbook would love to include some of the magical moments that you capture and now there is an easier way to share them! Please share any photos that you have taken since the beginning of the year to this PHOTO SHARE LINK. Please be sure to specify event name when submitting. Any questions, please reach out to Lindsay Salaj at hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us
READINGTON HSA NEWS
Trivia Night - Get Ready for a Fun Night Out, Parents! Join us on Wednesday, February 26th, at 6:30 PM at The Rail for a Family Feud-style trivia night that’s sure to be a blast! This adults-only event is the perfect opportunity for a fun night out while supporting a great cause! You can register as a team (of 4-6 people) or as an individual. If you’re flying solo, no worries—we’ll match you up with others who have similarly-aged kids!Important Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 26th
Time: 6:30 PM
Food & drink: On your own, but 10% of all sales that night go back to support the HSA!
Last day to register: February 19th (or until we hit capacity!)
Trivia: Played Family Feud-style (so bring your A-game)!
Don’t miss out on a great time with fellow parents while giving back to our school community. Grab your friends, get your team together, and let’s make it a night to remember! Register here
Any questions? Please reach out to Vikki Gregorio vikkielle@gmail.com or Kate Molchan Kate.woolsey@gmail.comTricky Tray Tickets on Sale NOW! - Dust off your leg warmers, grab your scrunchies, and get ready for a totally tubular night of fun and prizes to support the Readington HSA at the Girls (and Guys) Just Wanna Have Fun Tricky Tray! We've already got some great prizes like Yeti, Tory Burch, Bartesian, and so much more to come!!! Tickets can be purchased individually or with a group to reserve a table of 8.
Tickets:
*for the first 300 attendees
https://girls-just-wanna-have-fun-80-s-night-tricky-tray.cheddarup.com
Want to donate a prize? Nothing is better than Readington families & businesses giving back to their kids! Contact trickytray@readingtonhsa.com to promote your business through a donation.HSA District-Wide COLOR RUN!!! - Save the Date!! Sunday, April 13th will be our first Color Run! We are excited to partner with Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity who is currently working on building a house right here in Whitehouse Station! Please see the flyer HERE and Save the Date for a day of color and fun!
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Upcoming Important Dates
February 13 - Student Leadership’s Sweet Message Project Ends Today
February 14 - Early Dismissal Day: School will dismiss at 12:05. Breakfast and lunch will be served
February 14 - Spirit Day: Wear Red and/or Pink for Valentine’s Day
February 17 - School is closed in honor of Presidents Day
NEW!! Spring Parent/Teacher Conference Information - Please see this information from Dr. Moss regarding upcoming Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences:
English Version
Spanish VersionHBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’ January edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin https://secure.smore.com/n/h5efc-bobcat-bulletin
HBS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the February calendar. February Spirit Days
The Sweet Messages Project - HBS Student Leadership will sponsor the Sweet Messages Project beginning on Monday, February 3 and ending on Thursday, February 13. Please click here for more information.
Camp Invention Summer Camp Opportunity - HBS will host Camp Invention this summer for Grades K-6 from August 4 through August 7. Give your child a summer experience that builds confidence, creativity and imagination. Campers team up with friends to explore open-ended STEM challenges led by qualified educators and guaranteed to be full of hands-on fun. Please see this flyer for details.
Readington Preschool Information - Incoming Preschool Parent Information Night is February 13, 2025 from 7:00-8:00pm and is
Virtual only https://meet.google.com/nph-pkig-iaq Please see attached flyer Preschool Information FlyerAttention Special Education Parents - Progress Reports for the 2nd marking period are available to be viewed in Genesis. To view your student's Progress Report, log into your account and follow these steps: 1. Go to the bottom of the Parent Portal Summary Page, 2. Click on the "View Special Ed Documents" button displayed toward the bottom of the page 3. Click "OK" in the pop up box to access your child's documents.
i-Ready Diagnostic Results Available - Students have completed the i-Ready Diagnostics in Reading and Math. Please CLICK HERE for directions on how to review your child's reports.
Resultados de diagnóstico i-Ready disponibles Los estudiantes han completado el Diagnóstico i-Ready en Lectura y Matemáticas. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para obtener instrucciones sobre cómo revisar los informes de su hijo.Health Highlights - ATTENTION PARENTS for First and Third Grades - The February issue of the Great Body Shop contains information about Personal Safety. Please click below for additional information. Each month Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.Summer Enrichment Information - Summer Spark: Registration for Readington School District's Summer Enrichment program is now open. We are offering a full-day program with an Early Drop-Off option for the week of July 21 - 24 and July 28 - 31. Each week has different program content, so students can choose to attend & enjoy both unique weeks. Half-day options are also available each week. Please see our website for more information.
Parent Nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program - 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 21st. 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. Students already participating in the GT program do not need to reapply.
https://www.readington.k12.nj.us/Page/116HBS Yearbook Sales are OPEN! - The 2024-2025 Holland Brook Yearbook sales are now open. Please click on the link below and use the School Code when registering your purchase. Please note that there are choices between personalized and non-personalized books as well as optional ads and love lines. Any questions, feel free to email hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us Online paysite: https://shop.memorybook.com
School Code: 249356MYearbook Photo Share - We want your pictures! The HBS 24-25 Yearbook would love to include some of the magical moments that you capture and now there is an easier way to share them! Please share any photos that you have taken since the beginning of the year to this PHOTO SHARE LINK. Please be sure to specify event name when submitting. Any questions, please reach out to Lindsay Salaj at hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us
READINGTON HSA NEWS
Trivia Night - Get Ready for a Fun Night Out, Parents! Join us on Wednesday, February 26th, at 6:30 PM at The Rail for a Family Feud-style trivia night that’s sure to be a blast! This adults-only event is the perfect opportunity for a fun night out while supporting a great cause! You can register as a team (of 4-6 people) or as an individual. If you’re flying solo, no worries—we’ll match you up with others who have similarly-aged kids!Important Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 26th
Time: 6:30 PM
Food & drink: On your own, but 10% of all sales that night go back to support the HSA!
Last day to register: February 19th (or until we hit capacity!)
Trivia: Played Family Feud-style (so bring your A-game)!
Don’t miss out on a great time with fellow parents while giving back to our school community. Grab your friends, get your team together, and let’s make it a night to remember! Register here
Any questions? Please reach out to Vikki Gregorio vikkielle@gmail.com or Kate Molchan Kate.woolsey@gmail.comTricky Tray Tickets on Sale NOW! - Please see the attached flyer HERE with information on how to purchase your Tricky Tray tickets for March 22, 2025. Totally Tubular Event, you do not want to miss!!
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Upcoming Important Dates
February 3-February 13 - Student Leadership’s Sweet Message Project
February 7 - Report Cards in Genesis today
February 7 - Spirit Day: Wear Red for Women’s Heart Health month
February 7 - HBS 90’s-Themed Dance from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
February 10 - Spirit Day: Jersey Day-wear your favorite football jersey for the Super Bowl
February 14 - Early Dismissal Day: School will dismiss at 12:05 and breakfast and lunch will be served
February 14 - Spirit Day: Wear Red and/or Pink for Valentine’s Day
February 17 - School is closed in honor of Presidents DayNEW! Report Cards - Report cards will be available in Genesis on Friday, February 7, after 2pm.
NEW! Attention Special Education Parents - Progress Reports for the 2nd marking period are available to be viewed in Genesis. To view your student's Progress Report, log into your account and follow these steps: 1. Go to the bottom of the Parent Portal Summary Page, 2. Click on the "View Special Ed Documents" button displayed toward the bottom of the page 3. Click "OK" in the pop up box to access your child's documents.
NEW! i-Ready Diagnostic Results Available - Students have completed the i-Ready Diagnostics in Reading and Math. Please CLICK HERE for directions on how to review your child's reports.
Resultados de diagnóstico i-Ready disponibles Los estudiantes han completado el Diagnóstico i-Ready en Lectura y Matemáticas. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para obtener instrucciones sobre cómo revisar los informes de su hijo.NEW!! Health Highlights - ATTENTION PARENTS for First and Third Grades - The February issue of the Great Body Shop contains information about Personal Safety. Please click below for additional information. Each month Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’ January edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin https://secure.smore.com/n/h5efc-bobcat-bulletin
HBS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the February calendar. February Spirit Days
The Sweet Messages Project - HBS Student Leadership will sponsor the Sweet Messages Project beginning on Monday, February 3 and ending on Thursday, February 13. Please click here for more information.
Camp Invention Summer Camp Opportunity - HBS will host Camp Invention this summer for Grades K-6 from August 4 through August 7. Give your child a summer experience that builds confidence, creativity and imagination. Campers team up with friends to explore open-ended STEM challenges led by qualified educators and guaranteed to be full of hands-on fun. Please see this flyer for details.
Readington Preschool Information - Incoming Preschool Parent Information Night is February 13, 2025 from 7:00-8:00pm and is
Virtual only https://meet.google.com/nph-pkig-iaq Please see attached flyer Preschool Information FlyerSummer Enrichment Information - Summer Spark: Registration for Readington School District's Summer Enrichment program is now open. We are offering a full-day program with an Early Drop-Off option for the week of July 21 - 24 and July 28 - 31. Each week has different program content, so students can choose to attend & enjoy both unique weeks. Half-day options are also available each week. Please see our website for more information.
Parent Nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program - 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 21st. 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. Students already participating in the GT program do not need to reapply.
https://www.readington.k12.nj.us/Page/116HBS Yearbook Sales are OPEN! - The 2024-2025 Holland Brook Yearbook sales are now open. Please click on the link below and use the School Code when registering your purchase. Please note that there are choices between personalized and non-personalized books as well as optional ads and love lines. Any questions, feel free to email hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us Online paysite: https://shop.memorybook.com
School Code: 249356MYearbook Photo Share - We want your pictures! The HBS 24-25 Yearbook would love to include some of the magical moments that you capture and now there is an easier way to share them! Please share any photos that you have taken since the beginning of the year to this PHOTO SHARE LINK. Please be sure to specify event name when submitting. Any questions, please reach out to Lindsay Salaj at hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us
READINGTON HSA NEWS
Party Like It's 1999 Dance February 7th 6pm to 8pm - We will be partying like it’s 1999, to celebrate Holland Brooks’ 25th birthday! This event will be a dance (games and other activities will be available) for all 4th and 5th graders. Pizza and snacks will be served. This is a drop off event. TICKET SALES CLOSE TODAY!
https://party-like-it-s-1999-dance-hbs.cheddarup.comTrivia Night - Get Ready for a Fun Night Out, Parents! Join us on Wednesday, February 26th, at 6:30 PM at The Rail for a Family Feud-style trivia night that’s sure to be a blast! This adults-only event is the perfect opportunity for a fun night out while supporting a great cause! You can register as a team (of 4-6 people) or as an individual. If you’re flying solo, no worries—we’ll match you up with others who have similarly-aged kids!
Important Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 26th
Time: 6:30 PM
Food & drink: On your own, but 10% of all sales that night go back to support the HSA!
Last day to register: February 19th (or until we hit capacity!)
Trivia: Played Family Feud-style (so bring your A-game)!
Don’t miss out on a great time with fellow parents while giving back to our school community. Grab your friends, get your team together, and let’s make it a night to remember! Register here
Any questions? Please reach out to Vikki Gregorio vikkielle@gmail.com or Kate Molchan Kate.woolsey@gmail.comTricky Tray Tickets on Sale NOW! - Please see the attached flyer HERE with information on how to purchase your Tricky Tray tickets for March 22, 2025. Totally Tubular Event, you do not want to miss!!
