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August 28, 2024
Dear Students,
We are looking forward to seeing you at Open House on September 4 and on the first day of school, which is September 5.
Love,
Your Friends at Whitehouse School
Upcoming on September 4
Kindergarten Bus Ride - 11:30am
Kindergarten Open House - 12:00pm-12:45pm
Grades 1-3 New Family Orientation - 12:30pm-1:30pm (Cafetorium)
Grades 1-3 Open House - 1:00pm-2:00pm
New! Message from Readington Police about Road Closures -To the parents who may be dropping off or picking up their children – Please be advised that Pulaski Road is closed in the area of mailbox 27 & 29. Detour signs have been posted and traffic is being diverted to 42nd Street, CR-620 (Readington Road) and Kosciuszko Road. A timeline for the opening of the roadway has not been provided.
New! Preschool Bus Aides Needed -The Readington Township School District is seeking applicants to fill positions for preschool bus aides. Responsibilities include riding the PreK-3 buses in the afternoon to ensure preschool student safety. The hours are from 3:35-4:35 daily. Job sharing and flexible days are possible. This is a perfect position for preschool parents who wish to contribute to the school community.
HSA NEWS
Invest in Your Child - Go for The Gold HSA Membership Drive starts TODAY!!! In honor of the olympic year, we are setting our sights on a record setting membership total! YOU can help us reach our goal!! Please see the attached flyer with information HERE. For just $25, your family can join the HSA!! There are some great classroom and/or grade level prizes up for grabs!! Who will make the podium at each school????
New Families joining:
*Go to readingtonhsa.ptboard.com and sign up
*On "Join School" pop-up screen, enter your school code DKTAUN
Spirit Wear- Get into the School Spirit! Readington H.S.A. Spirit Wear is now on sale. There are updated designs with pricing starting at just $15. We are excited for our new district-wide option showing all four schools on one shirt. Shop now before the store closes on September 11th! When placing orders, choose "pick up" delivery option at checkout and items will be shipped free of charge to your child's school and sent home with them.
Spirit Wear will be delivered to school on/around October 15th.
Click the following link to shop:
https://readingtonfall24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Welcome Back! -The HSA is looking forward to a great 2024-2025 school year! Be sure to follow us on Facebook HERE and check out our website HERE. These two sources of information are updated frequently, so please be sure to follow, bookmark, and check in often! If you have any questions, please reach out to readingtonschoolshsa@gmail.com. We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!
Parent Survey - The HSA values your opinion! We have put together a survey for the 2023-2024 school year families. Please fill out the survey HERE to help us understand how we are doing, what can be improved on and any new ideas you may have. We welcome all negative as well as positive feedback and are excited to hear what you want to say! Please have all surveys in by August 31st so we can review and implement any changes and ideas needed. As always, everyone is welcome to send an email to readingtonschoolshsa@gmail.com with any questions and concerns. We would also love to see everyone attend our 3 business meetings in October, January and May!
Incoming Kindergarten Families - You are invited to join us for a Kindergarten meet up at Pickell Park on Tuesday, September 3 from 6:30-7:30pm. This will be an excellent opportunity for families and children to meet and chat with one another, play and do some fun activities. We have some exciting things planned and will also be kicking off our Cubby the Bear Mascot Stuff a Plush Kits Sale.
Cubby the Bear Mascot Stuff-A-Mascot Plush Kit Sale - We are excited to offer the students the opportunity to have their very own Cubby the Bear mascot! The cuddly mascots are being brought to us by Cuddly Construction of Bridgewater. The 16" plush bear comes unstuffed with its very own WHS Cubs t-shirt. The Plush kit includes a package of stuffing, a birth certificate, a heart to make a wish, instructions and a coupon to shop at the Cuddly Construction store or host a future party. Plush kits will be sent home via backpack with your child approximately 3 weeks from the closing date of the sale on September 11. Click the link below for more information and to purchase your kit.
https://stuff-a-mascot.cheddarup.com
Save The Date
Block Party and Book Fair Preview Night - September 20
Book Fair- Week of September 23rd
Trunk or Treat- October 25
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Just a friendly reminder that the Parent Portal will open today at 2:00pm. At that time, please be sure to address any mandatory online forms, and then you will be able to access your child’s class assignment. Looking forward to an amazing year!
Superintendent Parent Night / Welcome New Families
Please join Dr. Hart on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the BOE Conference Room located in the board office wing of Holland Brook School. Conversation Topic: Welcome to Readington! We look forward to seeing you there. Please RSVP by August 26 to rsvp@readington.k12.nj.us
Whitehouse School in Wonderland ...
“Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading.”
Here's hoping that you have all enjoyed some reading this summer!!! Let's show that Whitehouse School students are like Alice. Please send a photo of you "peeping" into a book that your sister (or brother ... or mother ... or, you get it) is reading.
Mrs. Zanardi will print these and display them in the hallway. vzanardi@readington.k12.nj.us
Ps. If a white rabbit runs by, please send a photo of him, too! lol
HSA NEWS
Spirit Wear
Get into the School Spirit!
Readington H.S.A. Spirit Wear is now on sale. There are updated designs with pricing starting at just $15. We are excited for our new district-wide option showing all four schools on one shirt. Shop now before the store closes on September 11th! When placing orders, choose "pick up" delivery option at checkout and items will be shipped free of charge to your child's school and sent home with them.
Spirit Wear will be delivered to school on/around October 15th.
Click the following link to shop:
https://readingtonfall24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Welcome Back!
The HSA is looking forward to a great 2024-2025 school year! Be sure to follow us on Facebook HERE and check out our website HERE. These two sources of information are updated frequently, so please be sure to follow, bookmark, and check in often! If you have any questions, please reach out to readingtonschoolshsa@gmail.com. We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!
Parent Survey
The HSA values your opinion! We have put together a survey for the 2023-2024 school year families. Please fill out the survey HERE to help us understand how we are doing, what can be improved on and any new ideas you may have. We welcome all negative as well as positive feedback and are excited to hear what you want to say! Please have all surveys in by August 31st so we can review and implement any changes and ideas needed. As always, everyone is welcome to send an email to readingtonschoolshsa@gmail.com with any questions and concerns. We would also love to see everyone attend our 3 business meetings in October, January and May!
Incoming Kindergarten Families
You are invited to join us for a Kindergarten meet up at Pickell Park on Tuesday, September 3 from 6:30-7:30pm. This will be an excellent opportunity for families and children to meet and chat with one another, play and do some fun activities. We have some exciting things planned and will also be kicking off our Cubby the Bear Mascot Stuff a Plush Kits Sale.
Cubby the Bear Mascot Stuff-A-Mascot Plush Kit Sale
We are excited to offer the students the opportunity to have their very own Cubby the Bear mascot! The cuddly mascots are being brought to us by Cuddly Construction of Bridgewater. The 16" plush bear comes unstuffed with its very own WHS Cubs t-shirt. The Plush kit includes a package of stuffing, a birth certificate, a heart to make a wish, instructions and a coupon to shop at the Cuddly Construction store or host a future party. Plush kits will be sent home via backpack with your child approximately 3 weeks from the closing date of the sale on September 11. Click the link below for more information and to purchase your kit.
https://stuff-a-mascot.cheddarup.com
Save The Date
Block Party and Book Fair Preview Night - September 20
Book Fair- Week of September 23rd
Trunk or Treat- October 25
August 20, 2024
The 2024-2025 School Year is Here!
Dear WHS Families,
It is time to begin another tremendously rewarding school year! It should prove to be filled with fun and wonder, as we strive to ensure that your children thrive in our care. At 2:00pm tomorrow, you should be able to access information in the Parent Portal, including your child’s new teacher assignment. Be sure to check out the teacher’s webpage with your child! Additionally, please see the link below for my newsletter and other pertinent items of interest.
A special thank you to Mrs. Missy Mest & Mrs. Carolanne Sherwood for bringing us the adorable new Cubby logos. Check them out in the Welcome Letter & Parent Handbook!
Warmly,
Dr. Ann T. DeRosa
Welcome Letter (Please click link.)
Dr. DeRosa’s Letter to Students (Please click link.)
Important Things to Know (Please click link.)
WHS Parent Handbook (Please click link.)
Whitehouse School in Wonderland ...
“Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading.”
Here's hoping that you have all enjoyed some reading this summer!!! Let's show that Whitehouse School students are like Alice. Please send a photo of you "peeping" into a book that your sister (or brother ... or mother ... or, you get it) is reading.
Mrs. Zanardi will print these and display them in the hallway. vzanardi@readington.k12.nj.us
Ps. If a white rabbit runs by, please send a photo of him, too! lol
August 14, 2024
Important Information for All Whitehouse School Parents
Teacher Assignment Information
We hope that you are having a fabulous summer! The school year is fast-approaching.
Parents will be provided access to the Genesis Parent Portal on Wednesday, August 21, at 2:00 p.m. to complete forms and view teacher assignments. Details will follow next week.
WHS Upcoming Events - September 4, 2024
Kindergarten Bus Ride (Please click link.)
Grades 1-3 New Family Orientation (Please click link.)
Open House - 12:00pm-12:45pm
School Supplies
WHS School Supply Lists (Please click link.)
HSA NEWS
Welcome Back!
The HSA is looking forward to a great 2024-2025 school year! Be sure to follow us on Facebook HERE and check out our website HERE. These two sources of information are updated frequently, so please be sure to follow, bookmark, and check in often! If you have any questions, please reach out to readingtonschoolshsa@gmail.com. We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!
Parent Survey
The HSA values your opinion! We have put together a survey for the 2024-2025 school year families. Please fill out the survey HERE to help us understand how we are doing, what can be improved on and any new ideas you may have. We welcome all negative as well as positive feedback and are excited to hear what you want to say! Please have all surveys in by August 31st so we can review and implement any changes and ideas needed. As always, everyone is welcome to send an email to readingtonschoolshsa@gmail.com with any questions and concerns. We would also love to see everyone attend our 3 business meetings in October, January and May!
Homeroom Reps, Event Chairs, Committees
There is still time to get involved: Please fill out the form below to let us know how you’d like to be involved in the HSA this year. Whether you’d like to be a homeroom rep, chair an event, help with an event, or be on a committee…we’d love to have you and we have so many exciting new things coming!
**Applications for HR rep close on 8/18 and will be selected during a lottery on 8/27. We will notify you if you’ve been selected.
https://forms.gle/vGLRiGCn6RMRhToz5
Spirit Wear
Be on the lookout for the fall HSA Spirit Wear Sale. Information on ordering will be in next week's Genesis Blast!
Important WHS Information
We would like to thank the past VPs Megan Dustin and Jacayln Fowler for all of their hard work during the past two years. With that said, we are excited to bring WHS students, faculty and families some new and exciting things during our term and are looking forward to a great new year ahead.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the HSA and any related topics or events, please reach out to us.
Carolanne Sherwood- carolannes@readingtonhsa.com (908)-938-1467
Missy Mest - missym@readingtonhsa.com (267)-884-3565
Incoming Kindergarten Families
You are invited to join us for a Kindergarten meet up at Pickell Park on Tuesday, September 3 from 6:30-7:30pm. This will be an excellent opportunity for families and children to meet and chat with one another, play and do some fun activities. We have some exciting things planned and will also be kicking off our Cubby the Bear Mascot Stuff a Plush Kits Sale.
Save The Date
Block Party and Book Fair Preview Night - September 20
Book Fair - Week of September 23rd
Trunk or Treat - October 25
