- Readington Middle School
- December 2024
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Important Dates
12/20 Early Dismissal
12/23 1/1 Winter Recess
1/17-1/24 HSA Used Clothing Drive
1/23 Superintendent Budget & Breakfast 9am
NEW! RMS January Calendar
December Newsletter
Revised District Calendar 2024-2025 School Year
Please click here to view the revised 2024-2025 District Calendar. School will now be open on January 25, 2025.
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.
RMS Yearbook Sales are now open!
Orders for Yearbooks and 8th Grade Ads are due March 27!
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/iZTJEVsqCeVC0ubw5tmn4Pt0
Attention 7th Grade Parents: Scoliosis Screenings
For more information, please see the link below.
English
Spanish
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.
HSAHAPPY HOLIDAYS!!Families, we want to extend our warmest holiday wishes and hopes for a happy & healthy 2025. We are looking forward to the new year ahead and we know you will continue to help us fill the pages of the next chapter with all things wonderful for our RMS Vikings, and amazing teachers and staff."We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day."Happiest of holidays and all the very best to you and your families in the coming year!Jessica Lestuk & Alicia Rosell, your RMS H.S.A. VPs
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!- ANOTHER READINGTON HSA TRICKY TRAY!!!- SAVE THE DATE- MARCH 21st. MORE INFO. TO COME VERY SOON!
Cleaning out after the holidays?? Bag up your old clothes and bring them to the HSA Winter Clothing Drive. January 17th through 24th. Collection spots will be at TBS, WHS and RMS. More information to follow!
3D Lab Event - We'll have open 3D printing from 11am to 3pm for Whitehouse Elementary Cubs and Three Bridges Elementary Tigers (and their family and friends.) No experience or registration necessary, drop by anytime. All ages, including adults, are welcome to participate. $25 per hour of printing, with $5 going back to Readington School District HSA.We are very excited to partner with The 3D lab on this event! TBS & WHS will be on January 5th, dates for HBS & RMS coming soon!Important Dates
12/12 Instrumental Concert-7pm
12/16 Choral Concert7-pm
12/20 Early Dismissal
12/23-1/1 Winter Recess
NEW! December Newsletter
NEW! Revised District Calendar 2024-2025 School Year
Please click here to view the revised 2024-2025 District Calendar that was board-approved at last night's meeting. Schools will now be open on January 20, 2025
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.
Winter Sports Fundraiser
The RABC has partnered with Leading Edge to raise funds to support basketball, cheer, and wrestling. You can participate by clicking on this link. This fundraiser will end on Sunday, December 15th! Thanks again for your support!
RMS December Calendar
Special Education Parents
Progress Reports for the FIRST 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 ParentPortal 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.
Attention 8th Grade Parents
We are in the process of sending over your child's Genesis demographic information to Hunterdon Central Regional High School. Please check to make sure all demographic and contact information on your child's account is accurate and up to date. Hunterdon Central will be sending out information based on what is listed there.
Please note: Even if your child is considering attending an alternate high school, all demographic information should still be updated.
RMS Yearbook Sales are now open!
Orders for Yearbooks and 8th Grade Ads are due March 27!
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/iZTJEVsqCeVC0ubw5tmn4Pt0
Attention 7th Grade Parents: Scoliosis Screenings
For more information, please see the link below.
English
Spanish
Attention 8th Grade Parents!
Hunterdon County Vocational School District invites middle school students and their families to attend an information session to learn more about full-time Career & Technical Education programs for high school. 8th grade students are eligible to apply for the 2025-2026 school year now through December 15th.
The Academies* (Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science & Applied Engineering, & Environmental Sustainability & Applied Engineering) are rigorous programs with competitive admissions offering opportunities to earn multiple college credits.
The PolyTech programs** (Animal Science, Culinary Arts & Hospitality, Welding Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Aeronautical Sciences, Diesel & Power Sports Technology, & Electrical Technology) are highly focused programs offering industry certifications or college credits to ensure students are workforce or college-ready.
Information sessions and/or Open Houses is not a requirement in order to apply or be accepted into a program, but it is strongly encouraged. For additional information on all programs offered at Hunterdon County Vocational School District, please visit www.hcvsd.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Thank you!
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
Holiday Gift CollectionWe would like to spoil every teacher and support staff member for the holidays! We are asking for voluntary donations to help us spread holiday cheer to the RMS staff! All gifts will be from "RMS Families", no matter how much or how little you can contribute, if at all. We have over 100 teachers and staff at RMS and can't wait to show them how much we appreciate them this holiday season! You can Venmo your donation to @Jessica-Lestuk https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2897544958967808723 or send cash in a sealed envelope via your child with "HSA - Jessica Lestuk - Holiday Collection" sent to the front office. Thank you for your support!!
Winter Shoppe - Thank you!
A big thank you to everyone who shopped during our winter shoppe! Also, thank you to the parent volunteers who helped the winter shoppe run smoothly for our Vikings!
Clothing and Used Item Drive
Save the date! The H.S.A.'s Winter clothing and used item drive starts on January 17th and runs until January 24th. Contact our clothing drive chair, Jen Kohlberg mcnulty.j@gmail.com with any questions.Important Dates
12/3-12/5 Winter Shoppe
12/9 & 12/12 Instrumental Concert - 6pm
12/16 Choral Concert
12/20 Early Dismissal
12/23-1/1 Winter RecessNEW! 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! Winter Sports Fundraiser
The RABC has partnered with Leading Edge to raise funds to support basketball, cheer, and wrestling. You can participate by clicking on this link. This fundraiser will end on Sunday, December 15th! Thanks again for your support!
RMS December CalendarSpecial Education parent Information night December 10th!
See attachment below:
English
SpanishSpecial Education Parents
Progress Reports for the FIRST 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 ParentPortal 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.
Attention 8th Grade ParentsWe are in the process of sending over your child's Genesis demographic information to Hunterdon Central Regional High School. Please check to make sure all demographic and contact information on your child's account is accurate and up to date. Hunterdon Central will be sending out information based on what is listed there.Please note: Even if your child is considering attending an alternate high school, all demographic information should still be updated.RMS Yearbook Sales are now open!
Orders for Yearbooks and 8th Grade Ads are due March 27!
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/iZTJEVsqCeVC0ubw5tmn4Pt0Attention 7th Grade Parents: Scoliosis Screenings
For more information, please see the link below.
English
Spanish
Attention 8th Grade Parents!
Hunterdon County Vocational School District invites middle school students and their families to attend an information session to learn more about full-time Career & Technical Education programs for high school. 8th grade students are eligible to apply for the 2025-2026 school year now through December 15th.The Academies* (Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science & Applied Engineering, & Environmental Sustainability & Applied Engineering) are rigorous programs with competitive admissions offering opportunities to earn multiple college credits. There will be 4 information sessions regarding information about the Academies. Students and families interested in learning more about the different programs offered should attend one of the following information sessions. The dates & locations are as follows:Each session will begin at 6pm. Registration is required for attendance. Please click here to register for a session.The PolyTech programs** (Animal Science, Culinary Arts & Hospitality, Welding Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Aeronautical Sciences, Diesel & Power Sports Technology, & Electrical Technology) are highly focused programs offering industry certifications or college credits to ensure students are workforce or college-ready. Students interested in one of the PolyTech Programs should attend the PolyTech Open House on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 6pm located at the current PolyTech building (10 Junction Rd. Flemington, NJ 08822). Registration is not required for this event. If you're unable to attend the Open House on 10/17, there will be another PolyTech Open House on December 5 at 6pm located at the current PolyTech Building (10 Junction Rd. Flemington, NJ). Registration is not required for this event.Information sessions and/or Open Houses is not a requirement in order to apply or be accepted into a program, but it is strongly encouraged. For additional information on all programs offered at Hunterdon County Vocational School District, please visit www.hcvsd.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Thank you!
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
Holiday Gift Collection
We would like to spoil every teacher and support staff member for the holidays! We are asking for voluntary donations to help us spread holiday cheer to the RMS staff! All gifts will be from "RMS Families", no matter how much or how little you can contribute, if at all. We have over 100 teachers and staff at RMS and can't wait to show them how much we appreciate them this holiday season! You can Venmo your donation to @Jessica-Lestuk https://venmo.com/code?user_id= or send cash in a sealed envelope via your child with "HSA - Jessica Lestuk - Holiday Collection" sent to the front office. Thank you for your support!!2897544958967808723 Winter ShoppeThe Winter Shoppe is taking place at RMS until Thursday, 12/5. The Winter Shoppe provides an opportunity for students to have a fun shopping experience of buying gifts for their loved ones at prices that fit every budget! Gifts start at $0.50 cents and go up to $15.00. Gift bags will also be provided for their gift giving so they can be holiday ready! Students shop during their designated lunch period. Volunteers are always needed to help the shoppe run smoothly. Sign-up here to volunteer: WINTER SHOPPE VOLUNTEERSFPAC NewsThe Readington Fine and Performing Arts Committee (FPAC) will be selling refreshments and flowers at the upcoming RMS & HBS winter music concerts. Click the following link to donate items (snacks, water bottles) and/or if you’d like to volunteer to help before the concerts. Thanks in advance!