Three Bridges School

GENESIS BLAST
August 28, 2024

TBS September Dates to Remember: 
Monday, September 2nd: School Closed - Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3rd: Kindergarten Family Meet-up sponsored by HSA at Summer Rd. Park from 6:00-7:00pm
Wednesday, September 4th:
      Kindergarten Bus Ride - 11:30am - Meet in the gym at TBS.
      Students go on a short bus ride, parents stay in the gym
      Open House - Kindergarten - 12:00pm
      New Family Orientation - Grades 1 - 3, 12:30pm
      Open House - Grades 1 - 3, 1:00pm
Thursday, September 5th: First Day of School
Monday, September 9th:
     Back to School Night (Parents Only)
     Kindergarten - 6:00pm
     Grade 1 - 7:00pm
Tuesday, September 10th: BOE meeting 7pm at the Board Office
Wednesday, September 11th
     Back to School Night (Parents Only)
     Grade 2 - 6:00pm
     Grade 3 - 7:00pm
Friday, September 13th: TBS Picture Day
Friday, September 20th: H.S.A. Block Party
Monday, September 23 - Friday, September 27th: Book Fair

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. 

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

GENESIS BLAST
August 21, 2024

Teacher Assignment/Bus Information - Parents will be provided access to the Genesis Parent Portal on
Wednesday, August 21, at 2:00 p.m. to complete forms and view student schedules, teacher assignments, and bus information. You must complete the forms to see the information. 

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

HSA News Week of 8/21/2024

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!  Please reach out with any questions. We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!  

Important HSA Information:
Please take note that all of the HSA contact emails have been newly updated, as was the HSA website.
Jessica Cofoni- jessicac@readingtonhsa.comJo Serafyn - jos@readingtonhsa.comwww.readingtonhsa.com

Stuff-A-Mascot Sale:  We are excited to offer kids the opportunity to have their own T.W. Whiskers mascot! This 16” plush tiger comes unstuffed with its very own TBS Tigers t-shirt. Mascots will be sent home in a bag with stuffing, birth certificate, a heart to make a wish with, instructions, and a coupon for Cuddly Construction of Bridgewater. They will be sent home approximately 3 weeks after the sale closes. Cost for mascot is $24.50.
**Sale closes 9/11 https://my.cheddarup.com/c/stuff-a-mascot

SAVE THE DATE:
Block Party and Book Fair Preview Night - September 20
Book Fair- Week of September 23rd
Trunk or Treat- October 25 

GENESIS BLAST
August 14, 2024

Teacher Assignment/Bus Information - Parents will be provided access to the Genesis Parent Portal on
Wednesday, August 21, at 2:00 p.m. to complete forms and view student schedules, teacher assignments, and bus information.

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

Click Here for New for 2024-2025 - PaySchools Central
Additional Food Service information can be found on the District website.  PaySchools Central can be used to add funds to your child's cafeteria account, set up auto replenishments, create meal restrictions and track cafeteria purchases. Parents and guardians must register at PaySchoolsCentral.com and add each student to a new account.  The Student ID and Name entered must match the information contained in Genesis.  Please refer to the PaySchools Quick Guide or the Full User Guide for instructions. Please click the "Forgot My Password" on the Genesis sign-in page if you're having trouble signing in.
Please note that, pending State approval, the Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals will be available in PaySchools.  The Application is also available on the District website and hard copies are available at the Board of Education Office.
If you already have a PaySchools account from another district (i.e. Hunterdon Central) you will need to register for a new account using a different email address for Readington.

Dates to Remember: 

Monday, September 2nd: School Closed - Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3rd: Kindergarten Family Meet-up sponsored by HSA at Summer Rd. Park from 6:00-7:00pm
Wednesday, September 4th:
      Kindergarten Bus Ride - 11:30am
     Open House - Kindergarten - 12:00pm
     New Family Orientation -  Grades 1 - 3, 12:30pm
     Open House - Grades 1 - 3, 1:00pm
Thursday, September 5th: First Day of School
Monday, September 9th:
     Back to School Night (Parents Only)
     Kindergarten - 6:00pm
     Grade 1 - 7:00pm
Tuesday, September 10th: BOE meeting 7pm at the Board Office
Wednesday, September 11th
     Back to School Night (Parents Only)
     Grade 2 - 6:00pm
     Grade 3 - 7:00pm
Friday, September 13th: TBS Picture Day
Friday, September 20th: H.S.A. Block Party
Monday, September 23 - Friday, September 27th: Book Fair

K - 3 School Supplies List for 2024-25

Grade K
2 Composition Books – Wide Ruled Black 100 page
2 boxes of Crayola Crayons 16 Ct.
2 Dry Erase Markers – Expo – 4 color Set Bullet
3 Folders - Plastic & Pocket – 1 each Blue Red Green
1 Glue – Elmers – Glue All 4oz
1 Glue Elmers – Washable Stick – Purple - .21 oz – 12 pack
1 Markers – Crayola Classic 8 Ct. Thick

Grade 1
1 Colored Pencils – Crayola – 12 Ct.
1 Crayons = Crayola – 24 Ct.
4 Dry Erase Markers Expo Black Fine
1 Dry Erase – Expo
1 Folder – Plastic and Pocket 2 pack Blue, Red
1 Glue Elmers Washable Stick Purple .21 12 pack
1 Markers Crayola Classic 8 count Thick
1 Pencil Ticonderoga – Sharpened – No2 10 pk.
1 Sticky Notes – Post It – 3x3 Plain Yellow 100pk.

Grade 2
1 box crayons - Crayola - 24 ct.
2 Dry Erase Markers - Expo - Black – Chisel
5 Folders - Plastic & Pocket - 1 each color  - Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Orange
2 Glue - Elmer's - All Purpose Stick - .21 oz. – White
1 Highlighter - Chisel - Yellow - 1 pk. – Avery
1 box pencil Ticonderoga - Sharpened - No 2 - 10 pk
2 Wipes - Baby - Pkg - Unscented - Huggies - 56 ct.
1 Hand Sanitizer - Pump - Purell

Grade 3
3 Composition Book – Wide Ruled Black 100 page
1 Crayons – Crayola 24 count
3 Dry Erase Markers – Expo – Black – Chisel
3 Folders -  Plastic & Pocket – 1 each  Blue Red Green
1 Glue Elmers – Washable Stick – Purple - .21 oz – 12 pack
1 Highlighter – Chisel Yellow 1 pk.
1 box pencil Ticonderoga - Sharpened - No. 2 - 10 pk
1 pencil sharpener – Canister – 2 hole
1 scissors – Fiskar – Kids 5 inch pointed.
5 Sticky Notes Post it 3 x 3 Plain yellow 4 - 50 pack.

HSA News Week of 8/14/2024

Welcome back TBS families, both new & returning! We would like to thank the past VPs for all of their hard work & are thankful that Kristin McHale will still be helping TBS as the president of the HSA. With that said, we are excited to bring TBS students, faculty and families some new and exciting things during our term and are 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!  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding HSA and any related topics or events, please reach out to readingtonschoolshsa@gmail.com. We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!
Kindly,
Jo Serafyn and Jess Cofoni, TBS HSA VPs 

Important HSA Information:
Please take note that all of the HSA contact emails have been newly updated, as was the HSA website.
Jessica Cofoni- jessicac@readingtonhsa.com
Jo Serafyn - jos@readingtonhsa.com
www.readingtonhsa.com

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

SAVE THE DATE:
Block Party and Book Fair Preview Night - September 20
Book Fair- Week of September 23rd
Trunk or Treat- October 25 

Attention incoming Kindergarten Families:  You are invited to join us for a Kindergarten meet up at Summer Road Park on Tuesday, September 3 from 6:00-7:00pm.  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 Tip Top Tiger Mascot Stuff a Plush Kits Sale.  

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!  

Spirit Wear - Be on the lookout for the fall HSA Spirit Wear Sale.  Information on ordering will be in next week's Genesis Blast!