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October 30, 2024Please scroll through this entire message.
Thursday, October 31: Halloween Parades
9:15am - 9:45am - K & Gr.3
10:15am - 10:45am - Pre-School, Gr. 2 & 1Monday, November 4th, Tuesday, November 5th, Wednesday, November 6th: EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS. School will dismiss at 1:00 pm
Thursday, November 7th and Friday, November 8th: SCHOOL IS CLOSEDFridays in October and November: Spirit Days! Wear your Blue & Red or TBS spirit wear!
NEW! Family Dinner Fundraiser for Student Activity Account - November 4th, 5th and 6th: Click here Support our school and enjoy a delicious meal! Click the link below to order a family dinner from Sorella's Pizzeria for pickup during conferences. A portion of your order will go directly to the Three Bridges School Student Activity Account, helping to fund exciting activities for our students. Thank you for your support! Click here
NEW! 11/4/2024 Lost and Found Day at TBS: We will have tables set up with the contents of our lost and found during the evening conferences. If you identify something on the tables that belongs to your child, please take it home.
NEW! Health Highlights: Each month Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.
NEW! TBS Reusable Bag Collection: Click Here
NEW! TBS Readington Starfish Food Pantry Collection: Click HereNEW! TBS November Character Word: Our new character word for the month of November is cooperation. Here are some tips to help foster cooperation at home: Click Here
NEW! Three Bridges is collecting your Halloween Candy for Operation Jersey Cares: Click Here
NEW! TBS November Parent Calendar: Click Here
Attention 3rd grade Parents: The CAP program (Child Assault Prevention ) will be coming to visit with our 3rd graders during the school day in November. More info to come and a parent information. There will also be a parent workshop on Tuesday November 5th at 7pm via Zoom to discuss the program.
Here is the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89755907207?pwd= jNpz0ZafOAzI9OYB2ZN6xq7bxOae8q .1#success Governor’s Educator of the Year Nomination Process - Readington Township School District participates in the New Jersey Department of Education Governor's Educator of the Year Program each year. This program recognizes excellence in education, a direct result of the hard work of our outstanding classroom teachers and educational services professionals. One of the most meaningful gestures to show appreciation to our educators would be to nominate them for the Governor's Educator of the Year recognition. To make a nomination, please complete the nomination form and return it to your building principal by November 1, 2024. For more information, please click here.Dr. Higgins Newsletter for October: Click HereHSA News Week of 10/30/2024
YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST: Our new school year is in full swing and so is the yearbook planning. We would like to kick off our yearbook cover contest for the 24/25 book. This year’s theme is “It’s cool to be kind.” Any way your student interprets this theme (or if they want to go their own way) will be very helpful to make this year’s book a success. Crayon, marker, pencil, paint or anything your child can imagine can be used. Entries should be 8.5x11 portrait orientation to fit the cover format. Please submit art with first & last name on the back to the HSA mailbox in the main office by Tuesday, November 5th.
MINI-COURSES: With your help, Mini Courses are running this November at Three Bridges School!! We are so excited to be in the process of planning some fun and exciting classes for the students at TBS, however we can't do it without YOU!
As with many school-related functions, this program depends heavily on volunteers. If you have a hobby or interest you can share with the children, we hope you will be willing to teach a class. **NEW THIS YEAR: Children of the lead instructors (max 2 kids) will receive early and FREE registration.**
Please click below to volunteer:
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/mini-courses-instructorsTRUNK OR TREAT: We would like to extend an enormous “THANK YOU” to everyone who participated in the TBS Trunk or Treat on Friday!!! We would especially like to thank all of our wonderful trunk/table volunteers, event volunteers, & our amazing event chairs: Kelsey Di Meglio, Emily Fitzgerald, & Kristin McHale 🎃
We were very fortunate to have the Three Bridges Fire Company spend their night with us, not only bringing excitement to the event, but safety by lighting up our event! We are fortunate to have had many local businesses contribute to our event as well: Playa Bowls, The Fudge Shoppe, 3D Lab, Panatieri’s, Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Philly Pretzel Factory, & Kids Kastle.
The kids had an amazing time trunk or treating, playing games with Girl Scout Troop #80927, & dancing with DJ Johnny!
We hope that the kids continue to have a great time celebrating Halloween this week!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN 👻PT BOARD: Please make sure to join PT Board. This is the HSA’s best way to communicate with you!
SAVE THE DATE:
*Go to readingtonhsa.ptboard.com and sign up
*On "Join School" pop-up screen, enter your school code DKTAUN
Kid’s Night Out - November 16th
Mini-Courses - November 22nd
Yearbook: Please submit any pictures from the beginning of school for the yearbook! https://images.jostens.com/0G4JOzBpefu4-15aOMp0_XQInvest in your Child - Last Week!!! Go for The Gold HSA Membership Drive is ALMOST DONE!!! 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???? Winning classrooms / grades will be announced the first week of November!
Nex Level - November 16 - Kid’s Night Out!
We are excited to partner with Nex Level Ninja for another Kids Night Out event!! For $25 per child, Nex Level Ninja will provide a fun filled evening for all the attendees.
They will provide the following:
*Staffing for all activities
*Ninja course and Basketball Courts for Basketball and Games (gaga, blowups etc.)
*Ninja games and challenges
*Pizza and drinks
Click here to view the flyer and click here to register.Holiday Cookie Exchange - Save the Date - November 20th. Join us for a traditional holiday cookie exchange and HSA parent social. Gather your best holiday cookie recipes, mix up some cookies, bake them up and get ready to mix, mingle and brainstorm ideas for HSA spring events. Come with at-least 4 dozen cookies (preferably baked but store bought is ok too). We will be encouraging new friendships and new ideas among good company while discussing ideas and gathering helpers for our Spring Social and the Elementary School Field Days.
FPAC News - The Readington Fine and Performing Arts Committee (FPAC) is holding its annual donation drive until Nov 23. There are a lot of ideas in the works, but we can't do anything without your help. Click here to donate, and feel free to share this link with family, friends, social media posts, etc. too. Thanks in advance for supporting the Readington arts programs.... every little bit helps! :)
https://fpac-donation-drive.cheddarup.comSpring social coming soon! Planning is underway for this year’s Spring Social which is the District’s largest event of the year. In the past we’ve done a tricky tray, an evening at a local winery, and a purse bingo. This year we have something very new and exciting on the calendar for March 2025 and we need your help to make it come to light! Sign up to be a part of our district's biggest event yet by contacting Missy Mest at missym@readingtonhsa.com.
GENESIS BLAST
October 23, 2024October Dates - Please scroll down to see the entire message.
Thursday, October 24th: Wear red for Red Ribbon Week.
Friday, October 25th: HSA Trunk or Treat - today is the last day to register, please see information below in the HSA section of this blast.
Thursday, October 31: Halloween Parades
9:15am - 9:45am - K & Gr.3
10:15am - 10:45am - Pre-School, Gr. 2 & 1Fridays in October: Spirit Days! Wear your Blue & Red or TBS spirit wear!
NEW! TBS November Character Word: Our new character word for the month of November is cooperation. Here are some tips to help foster cooperation at home: Click Here
Dr. Higgins Newsletter for October: Click Here
Family Dinner Fundraiser for Student Activity Account - November 4th, 5th and 6th : Support our school and enjoy a delicious meal! Click the link below to order a family dinner from Sorella's Pizzeria for pickup during conferences. A portion of your order will go directly to the Three Bridges School Student Activity Account, helping to fund exciting activities for our students. Thank you for your support!
Click hereThree Bridges is collecting your Halloween Candy for Operation Jersey Cares:
Click HereAttention 3rd grade Parents: The CAP program (Child Assault Prevention ) will be coming to visit with our 3rd graders during the school day in November. More info to come and a parent information. There will also be a parent workshop on Tuesday November 5th at 7pm via Zoom to discuss the program.
Here is the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89755907207?pwd= jNpz0ZafOAzI9OYB2ZN6xq7bxOae8q .1#success Governor’s Educator of the Year Nomination Process - Readington Township School District participates in the New Jersey Department of Education Governor's Educator of the Year Program each year. This program recognizes excellence in education, a direct result of the hard work of our outstanding classroom teachers and educational services professionals. One of the most meaningful gestures to show appreciation to our educators would be to nominate them for the Governor's Educator of the Year recognition. To make a nomination, please complete the nomination form and return it to your building principal by November 1, 2024. For more information, please click here.
TBS October Parent Calendar: Click HereHSA News Week of 10/23/2024
TRUNK OR TREAT: Today is the last day to register!!! We have our annual Halloween event scheduled for October 25th from 6-8pm.Please join us for trick or treating, a DJ dance party and more! We will also have crafts and games with the Girl Scouts again this year! To register, please CLICK HERE.
If you would like to volunteer to decorate a table or trunk, please CLICK HERE to sign up.YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST: Our new school year is in full swing and so is the yearbook planning. We would like to kick off our yearbook cover contest for the 24/25 book. This year’s theme is “It’s cool to be kind.” Any way your student interprets this theme (or if they want to go their own way) will be very helpful to make this year’s book a success. Crayon, marker, pencil, paint or anything your child can imagine can be used. Entries should be 8.5x11 portrait orientation to fit the cover format. Please submit art with first & last name on the back to the HSA mailbox in the main office by Friday November 1st.
MINI-COURSES: With your help, Mini Courses are running this November at Three Bridges School!! We are so excited to be in the process of planning some fun and exciting classes for the students at TBS, however we can't do it without YOU! As with many school-related functions, this program depends heavily on volunteers. If you have a hobby or interest you can share with the children, we hope you will be willing to teach a class. **NEW THIS YEAR: Children of the lead instructors (max 2 kids) will receive early and FREE registration.**
Please click below to volunteer: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/mini-courses-instructors
SAVE THE DATE:
PT BOARD: Please make sure to join PT Board. This is the HSA’s best way to communicate with you!
*Go to readingtonhsa.ptboard.com and sign up
*On "Join School" pop-up screen, enter your school code DKTAUNTrunk or Treat- October 25th
Kid’s Night Out - November 16th
Mini-Courses - November 22nd
Yearbook: Please submit any pictures from the beginning of school for the yearbook! https://images.jostens.com/0G4JOzBpefu4-15aOMp0_XQCook’s Night Off: THANK YOU to all families who visited Trattoria Uno last week for our first H.S.A. Cook's Night Off of the school year! It was a successful event and we look forward to our next one!! Thank you to the chair, Jamie DiGraziano!
HSA Fall Clothing Drive: A BIG Thank you to everyone who donated items this year to the Clothing Drive! And a HUGE THANK YOU to our Chair, Jen Kohlberg and ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS who helped load the truck! If you have more items, hold onto them for our next drive coming in January!
Invest in your Child - Last Week!!! Go for The Gold HSA Membership Drive is ALMOST DONE!!! 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???? Winning classrooms / grades will be announced the first week of November!
Nex Level - November 16 - Kid’s Night Out! We are excited to partner with Nex Level Ninja for another Kids Night Out event!! For $25 per child, Nex Level Ninja will provide a fun filled evening for all the attendees.
They will provide the following:
*Staffing for all activities
*Ninja course and Basketball Courts for Basketball and Games (gaga, blowups etc.)
*Ninja games and challenges
*Pizza and drinks
Click here to view the flyer and click here to register.Holiday Cookie Exchange - Save the Date - November 20th: Join us for a traditional holiday cookie exchange and HSA parent social. Gather your best holiday cookie recipes, mix up some cookies, bake them up and get ready to mix, mingle and brainstorm ideas for HSA spring events. Come with at-least 4 dozen cookies (preferably baked but store bought is ok too). We will be encouraging new friendships and new ideas among good company while discussing ideas and gathering helpers for our Spring Social and the Elementary School Field Days.
FPAC News: The Readington Fine and Performing Arts Committee (FPAC) is holding its annual donation drive until Nov 23. There are a lot of ideas in the works, but we can't do anything without your help. Click here to donate, and feel free to share this link with family, friends, social media posts, etc. too. Thanks in advance for supporting the Readington arts programs.... every little bit helps! :) https://fpac-donation-drive.cheddarup.com
Spring social coming soon! Planning is underway for this year’s Spring Social which is the District’s largest event of the year. In the past we’ve done a tricky tray, an evening at a local winery, and a purse bingo. This year we have something very new and exciting on the calendar for March 2025 and we need your help to make it come to light! Sign up to be a part of our district's biggest event yet by contacting Missy Mest at missym@readingtonhsa.com.
GENESIS BLAST
October 16, 2024October Dates - Please scroll down to see the entire message.
Thursday, October 17th: Wear your shirt backwards for backwards day!
Thursday, October 31: Halloween Parades
9:15am - 9:45am - K & Gr.3
10:15am - 10:45am - Pre-School, Gr. 2 & 1November 4th, 5th, & 6th: Early dismissal days for students. School will dismiss at 1:00pm.
November 7th & 8th: Schools are closed for the NJ Teacher convention.
Fridays: Spirit Days! Wear your Blue & Red or TBS spirit wear!
NEW! Dr. Higgins Newsletter for October: Click Here
NEW! Family Dinner Fundraiser for Student Activity Account - November 4th, 5th and 6th : Support our school and enjoy a delicious meal! Click the link below to order a family dinner from Sorella's Pizzeria for pickup during conferences. A portion of your order will go directly to the Three Bridges School Student Activity Account, helping to fund exciting activities for our students. Thank you for your support!
Click hereNEW! Three Bridges is collecting your Halloween Candy for Operation Jersey Cares:
Click HereNEW! Attention 3rd grade Parents: The CAP program (Child Assault Prevention ) will be coming to visit with our 3rd graders during the school day in November. More info to come and a parent information.
There will also be a parent workshop on Tuesday November 5th at 7pm via Zoom to discuss the program.
Here is the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89755907207?pwd= jNpz0ZafOAzI9OYB2ZN6xq7bxOae8q .1#success TBS Grade 3 Clubs: Click Here. We are happy to offer the 3rd graders after-school club "Musical Theater Club" on Tuesdays Nov. 12th - Feb 4th.
TBS October Character Word: Our new Character word for the month of October is Respect. Here are some tips for fostering respect:Governor’s Educator of the Year Nomination Process - Readington Township School District participates in the New Jersey Department of Education Governor's Educator of the Year Program each year. This program recognizes excellence in education, a direct result of the hard work of our outstanding classroom teachers and educational services professionals. One of the most meaningful gestures to show appreciation to our educators would be to nominate them for the Governor's Educator of the Year recognition. To make a nomination, please complete the nomination form and return it to your building principal by November 1, 2024. For more information, please click here.
TBS October Parent Calendar: Click HereSpecial Education Parent Advisory Group will meet on October 22, 2024 at 6:00 in the Board of Education Conference Room. There will be a presentation on the roles of each child study team member.
Substitute Job Fair October 22 - The Readington Township School District is hosting a substitute job fair on Tuesday, October 22. If you are interested in
becoming a substitute, please join us. Substitutes are needed for teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, bus drivers, secretaries, and nurses. For more information, please click here. To set up an appointment, please email jobfair@readington.k12.nj.us or call 908-534-2896.NJSLA and Other State Testing Dates for Readington Township Schools CLICK HERE to access documents.
Terracycle Collection! This is a quick reminder that our school is continuing to collect Little Bites pouches for Terracycle. The collection bin is located in the school cafeteria.
i-Ready Diagnostic- Please Click Here to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 assessment and what it is used for. Township Committee Seeks Children to Lead the Pledge of Allegiance - The Readington Township Committee seeks Readington Township children to volunteer to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at upcoming Township Committee meetings. Children would come in person to the Township Committee meeting. Each meeting starts at 7:30 P.M. Children would lead the pledge, take a photo with the Committee members, and receive a certificate. Parents interested in having their children lead the pledge should complete this Google form: https://forms.gle/UQYhsbD68XuE9eBy9. Sign-up will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
School Bus Drivers & Preschool Bus Aides Wanted - The district is currently seeking school bus drivers and preschool bus aides. School bus drivers are eligible for health and dental benefits, a pension or 403b with match, and the district has a CDL training program for those without licenses. Pay is up to $33/hour. Preschool bus aides can earn a stipend up to $4,525 for 1 hour of work per day for the school year. Interested persons can apply online or contact Jason M. Bohm, Business Administrator at jbohm@readington.k12.nj.us or 908-534-2885.HSA News Week of 10/16/2024
TRUNK OR TREAT: Registration now OPEN!!
We have our annual Halloween event scheduled for October 25th from 6-8pm.Please join us for trick or treating, a DJ dance party and more! We will also have crafts and games with the Girl Scouts again this year! To register, please CLICK HERE.
If you would like to volunteer to decorate a table or trunk, please CLICK HERE to sign up.YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST: Our new school year is in full swing and so is the yearbook planning. We would like to kick off our yearbook cover contest for the 24/25 book. This year’s theme is “It’s cool to be kind.” Any way your student interprets this theme (or if they want to go their own way) will be very helpful to make this year’s book a success. Crayon, marker, pencil, paint or anything your child can imagine can be used. Entries should be 8.5x11 portrait orientation to fit the cover format. Please submit art with first & last name on the back to the HSA mailbox in the main office by Friday November 1st.
MINI-COURSES: With your help, Mini Courses are running this November at Three Bridges School!! We are so excited to be in the process of planning some fun and exciting classes for the students at TBS, however we can't do it without YOU!
As with many school-related functions, this program depends heavily on volunteers. If you have a hobby or interest you can share with the children, we hope you will be willing to teach a class. **NEW THIS YEAR: Children of the lead instructors (max 2 kids) will receive early and FREE registration.**
Please click below to volunteer:
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/mini-courses-instructorsPT BOARD: Please make sure to join PT Board. This is the HSA’s best way to communicate with you!
*Go to readingtonhsa.ptboard.com and sign up
*On "Join School" pop-up screen, enter your school code DKTAUNSAVE THE DATE:
Trunk or Treat- October 25th
Mini-Courses - November 22ndYearbook: Please submit any pictures from the beginning of school for the yearbook! https://images.jostens.com/0G4JOzBpefu4-15aOMp0_XQ
HSA FALL CLOTHING DRIVE: The H.S.A.'s Fall Clothing Drive runs until Friday, October 18th at 9am. View the donation list HERE to see what's accepted--it's much more than just clothing!
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Clothing Drive chair, Jen Kohlberg, at mcnulty.j@gmail.com.INVEST IN YOUR CHILD - FINAL DAYS!!! Go for The Gold HSA Membership Drive is under way!!! 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????
NEX LEVEL - NOV 16th: KIDS NIGHT OUT
We are excited to partner with Nex Level Ninja for another Kids Night Out event!! For $25 per child, Nex Level Ninja will provide a fun filled evening for all the attendees.
They will provide the following:
*Staffing for all activities
*Ninja course and Basketball Courts for Basketball and Games (gaga, blowups etc.)
*Ninja games and challenges
*Pizza and drinks
Click here to view the flyer and click here to register.COOK’S NIGHT OFF - TONIGHT!!!: Mark your calendar for our first H.S.A. Cook's Night Off of the school year! On October 16th, we are partnering with Trattoria Uno. Pick up dinner for your family, dine in or request delivery! 15% of orders from Trattoria Uno are donated back to the Readington HSA! CLICK HERE for more information!!
FPAC NEWS - The Readington Fine and Performing Arts Committee (FPAC) is holding its annual donation drive until Nov 23. There are a lot of ideas in the works, but we can't do anything without your help. Click here to donate, and feel free to share this link with family, friends, social media posts, etc. too. Thanks in advance for supporting the Readington arts programs.... every little bit helps! :)
https://fpac-donation-drive.cheddarup.comSpring Social Coming Soon! Planning is underway for this year’s Spring Social which is the District’s largest event of the year. In the past we’ve done a tricky tray, an evening at a local winery, and a purse bingo. This year we have something very new and exciting on the calendar for March 2025 and we need to your help to make it come to light! Sign up to be a part of our districts biggest event yet by contacting Missy Mest at missym@readingtonhsa.com.
GENESIS BLAST
October 9, 2024October Dates - Please scroll down to see the entire message.
Monday, October 14 and Tuesday, October 15: School Closed for Staff Development
Wednesday, October 16th: Wear Orange Unity Day during Peace Week
Thursday, October 17th: Wear your shirt backwards for backwards day
Thursday, October 31: Halloween Parades
9:15am - 9:45am - K & Gr.3
10:15am - 10:45am - Pre-School, Gr. 2 & 1Fridays in October: Spirit Days! Wear your Blue & Red or TBS spirit wear!
NEW! TBS Grade 3 Clubs: Click Here. We are happy to offer the 3rd graders after-school club "Musical Theater Club" on Tuesdays Nov. 12th - Feb 4th.
NEW! TBS October Character Word: Our new Character word for the month of October is Respect. Here are some tips for fostering respect:NEW! TBS Week of Respect: Monday, October 7th- October 11th. We have invited students to wear blue on Monday, October 7th to show we are respectful in school, at home, and in the community. Friday, October 11th is school spirit day to show respect. Students are invited to wear school colors (red and blue ) or spirit wear.Governor’s Educator of the Year Nomination Process - Readington Township School District participates in the New Jersey Department of Education Governor's Educator of the Year Program each year. This program recognizes excellence in education, a direct result of the hard work of our outstanding classroom teachers and educational services professionals. One of the most meaningful gestures to show appreciation to our educators would be to nominate them for the Governor's Educator of the Year recognition. To make a nomination, please complete the nomination form and return it to your building principal by November 1, 2024. For more information, please click here.
TBS October Parent Calendar: Click HereSpecial Education Parent Advisory Group will meet on October 22, 2024 at 6:00 in the Board of Education Conference Room. There will be a presentation on the roles of each child study team member.Substitute Job Fair October 22 - The Readington Township School District is hosting a substitute job fair on Tuesday, October 22. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, please join us. Substitutes are needed for teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, bus drivers, secretaries, and nurses. For more information, please click here. To set up an appointment, please email jobfair@readington.k12.nj.us or call 908-534-2896.Principal's Newsletter: Please Click Here for a newsletter from Dr. Higgins.
NJSLA and Other State Testing Dates for Readington Township Schools CLICK HERE to access documents.
Terracycle Collection! This is a quick reminder that our school is continuing to collect Little Bites pouches for Terracycle. The collection bin is located in the school cafeteria.
i-Ready Diagnostic- Please Click Here to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 assessment and what it is used for.
Township Committee Seeks Children to Lead the Pledge of Allegiance - The Readington Township Committee seeks Readington Township children to volunteer to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at upcoming Township Committee meetings. Children would come in person to the Township Committee meeting. Each meeting starts at 7:30 P.M. Children would lead the pledge, take a photo with the Committee members, and receive a certificate. Parents interested in having their children lead the pledge should complete this Google form: https://forms.gle/UQYhsbD68XuE9eBy9. Sign-up will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.School Bus Drivers & Preschool Bus Aides Wanted - The district is currently seeking school bus drivers and preschool bus aides. School bus drivers are eligible for health and dental benefits, a pension or 403b with match, and the district has a CDL training program for those without licenses. Pay is up to $33/hour. Preschool bus aides can earn a stipend up to $4,525 for 1 hour of work per day for the school year. Interested persons can apply online or contact Jason M. Bohm, Business Administrator at jbohm@readington.k12.nj.us or 908-534-2885.
HSA News Week of 10/9/2024
TRUNK OR TREAT: Registration now OPEN!!
We have our annual Halloween event scheduled for October 25th from 6-8pm.Please join us for trick or treating, a DJ dance party and more! We will also have crafts and games with the Girl Scouts again this year! To register, please CLICK HERE.
If you would like to volunteer to decorate a table or trunk, please CLICK HERE to sign up.YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST:
Our new school year is in full swing and so is the yearbook planning. We would like to kick off our yearbook cover contest for the 24/25 book. This year’s theme is “It’s cool to be kind.” Any way your student interprets this theme (or if they want to go their own way) will be very helpful to make this year’s book a success. Crayon, marker, pencil, paint or anything your child can imagine can be used. Entries should be 8.5x11 portrait orientation to fit the cover format. Please submit art with first & last name on the back to the HSA mailbox in the main office by Friday November 1st.PT BOARD:
Please make sure to join PT Board. This is the HSA’s best way to communicate with you!
*Go to readingtonhsa.ptboard.com and sign up
*On "Join School" pop-up screen, enter your school code DKTAUNSAVE THE DATE:
Trunk or Treat- October 25th
Mini-Courses - November 22ndYearbook & Mini-Courses: We are still looking for people to help with the yearbook & mini-courses. If interested, please reach out to jessicac@readingtonhsa.com or jos@readingtonhsa.com
Yearbook: Please submit any pictures from the beginning of school for the yearbook! https://images.jostens.com/0G4JOzBpefu4-15aOMp0_XQHSA FALL CLOTHING DRIVE: The H.S.A.'s Fall Clothing Drive starts TODAY and runs until Friday, October 18th at 9am. View the donation list HERE to see what's accepted--it's much more than just clothing!
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Clothing Drive chair, Jen Kohlberg, at mcnulty.j@gmail.com.INVEST IN YOUR CHILD - FINAL DAYS!!! Go for The Gold HSA Membership Drive is under way!!! 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????
HSA BUSINESS MEETING - TONIGHT: Please join us for our Business Meeting on October 9th at 6:30pm via Zoom. Meet the current Executive Committee, find out what is going on at each school and meet Dr. Hart, Readington Schools' Superintendent. Here is the link to join us next Wednesday!
Readington H.S.A. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87990229256?pwd=5t3UOqmb2uOLPNNaH1nZthajgivzZe.1
Meeting ID: 879 9022 9256
Passcode: 220664NEX LEVEL - NOV 16th: KIDS NIGHT OUT: We are excited to partner with Nex Level Ninja for another Kids Night Out event!! For $25 per child, Nex Level Ninja will provide a fun filled evening for all the attendees.
They will provide the following:
*Staffing for all activities
*Ninja course and Basketball Courts for Basketball and Games (gaga, blowups etc.)
*Ninja games and challenges
*Pizza and drinks
Click here to view the flyer and click here to register.COOK’S NIGHT OFF:
Mark your calendar for our first H.S.A. Cook's Night Off of the school year! On October 16th, we are partnering with Trattoria Uno. Pick up dinner for your family, dine in or request delivery! 15% of orders from Trattoria Uno are donated back to the Readington HSA! CLICK HERE for more information!!GENESIS BLAST
October 2, 2024October Dates - Please scroll down to see the entire message.
Thursday, October 3: School Closed Rosh Hashanah
Monday, October 14 and Tuesday, October 15: School Closed for Staff Development
Thursday, October 31: Halloween Parades
9:15am - 9:45am - K & Gr.3
10:15am - 10:45am - Pre-School, Gr. 2 & 1NEW! Space is still available in YMCA Clubs! The Readington Township School District is excited to partner with the YMCA to offer students in grades 1-5 fall clubs! Clubs range from Minecraft to writing and target varying student interests. For more information, please click here.
NEW! Governor’s Educator of the Year Nomination Process - Readington Township School District participates in the New Jersey Department of Education Governor's Educator of the Year Program each year. This program recognizes excellence in education, a direct result of the hard work of our outstanding classroom teachers and educational services professionals. One of the most meaningful gestures to show appreciation to our educators would be to nominate them for the Governor's Educator of the Year recognition. To make a nomination, please complete the nomination form and return it to your building principal by November 1, 2024. For more information, please click here.
NEW! TBS October Parent Calendar: Click HereSpecial Education Parent Advisory Group will meet on October 22, 2024 at 6:00 in the Board of Education Conference Room. There will be a presentation on the roles of each child study team member.
Substitute Job Fair October 22 - The Readington Township School District is hosting a substitute job fair on Tuesday, October 22. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, please join us. Substitutes are needed for teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, bus drivers, secretaries, and nurses. For more information, please click here. To set up an appointment, please email jobfair@readington.k12.nj.us or call 908-534-2896.
Principal's Newsletter: Please Click Here for a newsletter from Dr. Higgins.
NJSLA and Other State Testing Dates for Readington Township Schools CLICK HERE to access documents.
Terracycle Collection! This is a quick reminder that our school is continuing to collect Little Bites pouches for Terracycle. The collection bin is located in the school cafeteria.i-Ready Diagnostic- Please Click Here to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 assessment and what it is used for.
Township Committee Seeks Children to Lead the Pledge of Allegiance - The Readington Township Committee seeks Readington Township children to volunteer to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at upcoming Township Committee meetings. Children would come in person to the Township Committee meeting. Each meeting starts at 7:30 P.M. Children would lead the pledge, take a photo with the Committee members, and receive a certificate. Parents interested in having their children lead the pledge should complete this Google form: https://forms.gle/UQYhsbD68XuE9eBy9. Sign-up will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
School Bus Drivers & Preschool Bus Aides Wanted - The district is currently seeking school bus drivers and preschool bus aides. School bus drivers are eligible for health and dental benefits, a pension or 403b with match, and the district has a CDL training program for those without licenses. Pay is up to $33/hour. Preschool bus aides can earn a stipend up to $4,525 for 1 hour of work per day for the school year. Interested persons can apply online or contact Jason M. Bohm, Business Administrator at jbohm@readington.k12.nj.us or 908-534-2885.
HSA News Week of 10/2/2024
BOOK FAIR: Thank you to all our families for your time, support, & purchases at the Scholastic Book Fair last week. The kids had a great time picking out new books while learning how to stay within their budgets! The Book Fair was also able to fulfill all of the teachers’ wishlists to help build their libraries. We especially appreciate Kerri Quaglia & Kaitlynn Kurtzo for chairing our most successful Book Fair yet!
TRUNK OR TREAT: We are currently looking for families who would like to host trunks/tables at our Trunk or Treat event on October 25th. To volunteer, please sign up here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/volunteers-needed-for-oct-25th-tbs-halloween-event
PT BOARD: Please make sure to join PT Board. This is the HSA’s best way to communicate with you!
*Go to readingtonhsa.ptboard.com and sign up
*On "Join School" pop-up screen, enter your school code DKTAUNSAVE THE DATE:
Trunk or Treat- October 25th
Mini-Courses - November 22nd
Yearbook & Mini-Courses: We are still looking for people to help with the yearbook & mini-courses. If interested, please reach out to jessicac@readingtonhsa.com or jos@readingtonhsa.comYearbook: Please submit any pictures from the beginning of school for the yearbook! https://images.jostens.com/0G4JOzBpefu4-15aOMp0_XQ
HSA FALL CLOTHING DRIVE: The H.S.A.'s Fall Clothing Drive starts on Wednesday, October 9th and runs until Friday, October 18th at 9am. View the donation list
HERE to see what's accepted--it's much more than just clothing!
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Clothing Drive chair, Jen Kohlberg, at mcnulty.j@gmail.com.INVEST IN YOUR CHILD - FINAL DAYS!!! Go for The Gold HSA Membership Drive is under way!!! 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????
FPAC MEETING: The 1st meeting of the Fine and Performing Arts Committee (FPAC) will be on Monday, October 7th at 7 PM on ZOOM. Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4524587629?omn=86881524536
HSA BUSINESS MEETING: Please join us for our Business Meeting on October 9th at 6:30pm via Zoom. Meet the current Executive Committee, find out what is going on at each school and meet Dr. Hart, Readington Schools' Superintendent. Here is the link to join us next Wednesday!
Readington H.S.A. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87990229256?pwd=5t3UOqmb2uOLPNNaH1nZthajgivzZe.1
Meeting ID: 879 9022 9256
Passcode: 220664