MARCH 26, 2025

Upcoming Important Dates
March 26 - Parent Academy Night 6PM
April 3 - End of Marking Period 3
April 9 - HSA Bobcat Bingo
April 11 - Math in Action Day and Assembly
April 15 - Report Cards in Genesis

NEW! - HBS Yearbook Ads and Lovelines Extended through Thursday, 3/27!  There were several requests for ads and lovelines and now is your chance!  Final deadline: you can now submit your child's ad or loveline today or tomorrow!
Please click HERE and use School Code 249356M when registering your purchase.
Ads and lovelines due March 27
Personalized Yearbook Orders due April 7
Non-Personalized Yearbook Orders due April 18
Any questions, feel free to email hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us

NEW! - Please click here to view the April calendar.  April Spirit Days 

NEW! - New Jersey Student Learning Assessment - Readington Township students in grades third-eighth grade will participate in the spring administration of statewide assessments (NJSLA-Mathematics, NJSLA-ELA, and NJSLA-Science) during May.  Please CLICK HERE for building-specific dates.

HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’s March edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin https://secure.smore.com/n/f2jnz-bobcat-bulletin 

Parent Academy Night - TONIGHT, 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!

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

READINGTON HSA NEWS
Spring Book Fair - The Book Fair starts on March 31st! - The countdown to the Book Fair is on! From March 31 to April 4, the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Holland Brook, with hundreds of awesome books that YOU get to choose from. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Best. Week. Ever. 

Stop by after school on Thursday, April 3rd from 2:25 until 4:15 pm and shop the fair with your student.   The fair will be open after school so you can shop for your kids or for your teachers.  For every purchase made during this time you will be entered into a raffle for a prize!  The Book Fair accepts cash, credit cards, apple/android pay, and checks (made out to Readington HSA). EWallet is another great option for payment. Details on how to set up can be found on the eWallet section of this link  https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hollandbrook . If you had an eWallet set up previously, please log back in and reallocate the funds to the current fair.  Any questions, please reach out to Erica North (Book Fair Chairperson) at ericannorth@gmail.com. 

Click here to view the shopping schedule. To sign up, please visit the sign up genius link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4CA4A92EA3F94-55778846-spring 

Bobcat Bingo - Bobcats...are you ready for some BINGO?!!!  Come join the H.S.A. as we host Bobcat Bingo on Wednesday, April 9th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Holland Brook Cafeteria.  Bring the family and enjoy lots of bingo with lots of prizes to win!  Cost is $8.00 per participant which includes a slice of pizza, water and snacks.  Register here: https://hbs-bobcat-bingo-040925.cheddarup.com (registration closes April 6th)

HSA District-Wide Color Run UPDATE! - Our second weekly grade winner is Pre-School!!  Preschoolers will have a PJ and Stuffy Day for their prize!  Congrats Preschoolers!  Pre-School and 6th Grade are neck and neck to be this week's winner......let's see another grade pull up and take over the lead!!  If you haven't signed up yet, here is the information on the color run!  We are on the right track to go to get to our goal of $25000.  Let's keep it up!
Color Run to Build Date: 04/13/2025
Times: 10:00am will be Check-In Time
At 10:30am, the 1st Group will be off! Groups will be let go at different time increments to avoid congestion along the route.  Everyone can walk, run, jog the route, as fast as they like.  If you have younger children, you can also stop mid-way. If the 2 miles is too long for them, up to you!
Sign your student up here to start fundraising! https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register.

Parents of Preschool through 3rd grade will need to accompany their child on the run. You can sign up https://color-run-temp-62145.cheddarup.com/ to join your child on the run!  Parents of 4th through 8th grade  do not have to accompany their child, but the more, the merrier! Please note; this is not a drop-off event, though. Please stay to cheer on your child, or you can volunteer https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/.../10886/volunteerJobs to help out, or throw colored powder at the runners!  Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone there!  Nicole and Jessica, Color Run Chairs

SPIRIT WEAR ON SALE NOW! - Get into the School Spirit!  Readington H.S.A. Spirit Wear is now on sale until April 2nd. Do you have a child moving up to a new school in September? Order their school spirit wear now so they're ready to start the school year with spirit wear for their new school!  There are updated designs with shirt pricing starting at just $15. 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 during the end of April.  Click the link to shopping - spiritsale.online

A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THE TRICKY TRAY A SUCCESS!! - Saturday night was an absolute blast, we couldn't have done it without YOU! Thank you to everyone who came out in their 80s attire and decorated tables. To those who participated in our 50/50 raffle and basket auction- thank you! We hope everyone loves the prizes that they won!

And of course, a HUGE thank you to the Tricky Tray Team for their exceptional efforts- Carolanne Sherwood, Missy Mest and Stacey Rutski!! None of this could have happened without you. Your dedication and planning to make this the largest fundraiser that the HSA hosts, is appreciated beyond words!

A special shout out to Laura Terranova for working to procure a multitude of baskets donated for the event! Thank you also to all of the families that contributed to the class baskets; these were all amazing prizes!

Without the many, many volunteers helping with procuring basket donations, to helping package the baskets, filling the swag bags, bus drivers helping to transport the baskets, setting up the event, working the event and cleaning up afterwards- the event would not have been such a success! We really do appreciate each and every single one of YOU!!

Thank you to the Readington School District for all of your support throughout. Last but definitely not least, we have many sponsors that we truly appreciate.  Please support the local businesses that are highlighted in this video.  On behalf of the entire EC - Thank you again, Kristin McHale, Readington HSA President

QCrew Catering Promotion - QCrew has extended our fundraiser to include catering orders.  If you place a catering order by May 15th (can be for a later date), and mention The Readington HSA, they will donate 10% back to us. Please click here to see additional details on this promotion.

OPEN POSITIONS - H.S.A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Consider becoming a part of the Readington H.S.A.!  The H.S.A. is seeking volunteers for the following positions: Secretary, RMS VP (1 opening) and Preschool VP.  For more information, please click HERE. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact nominations@readingtonhsa.com.

MARCH 19, 2025

Upcoming Important Dates
March 17-March 21 - Arts Week Celebration: Spirit Days all week
March 21 - Gifted and Talented Field Trip
March 25 - School-wide Assembly - The Brain Show
March 26 - Parent Academy Night 6PM
April 3 - End of Marking Period 3
April 9 - HSA Bobcat Bingo
April 15 - Report Cards in Genesis

NEW! - HBS Yearbook Ads and Love Lines Closing 3/24!!! -The 2024-2025 Holland Brook Yearbook sales remain open, but Ads and Love Lines are closing March 24th!!  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 also.  Any questions, feel free to email hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us   Online paysite: https://shop.memorybook.com
School Code: 249356M

Arts Week Activity - Start saving your change because, during Arts Week (March 17-21st), we are hosting a "Pie-A-Teacher/Staff" fundraiser! Each day during lunch, students can put money into jars with staff members' names on them. Whichever staff member gets the most money by the end of the week will get pied in the face on Friday, March 21st during lunch!  It's as easy as pie!

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

HBS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the March calendar.  March Spirit Days

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

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!

READINGTON HSA NEWS
SAVE THE DATE - HBS Bobcat Bingo is Wednesday, April 9th! More details to follow soon. 

Spring Book Fair - The Book Fair starts on March 31st! - The countdown to the Book Fair is on! From March 31 to April 4, the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Holland Brook, with hundreds of awesome books that YOU get to choose from. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Best. Week. Ever.
Stop by after school on Thursday, April 3rd from 2:25 until 4:15 pm and shop the fair with your student.   The fair will be open after school so you can shop for your kids or for your teachers.  For every purchase made during this time you will be entered into a raffle for a prize!  The Book Fair accepts cash, credit cards, apple/android pay, and checks (made out to Readington HSA). EWallet is another great option for payment. Details on how to set up can be found on the eWallet section of this link  https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hollandbrook . If you had an eWallet set up previously, please log back in and reallocate the funds to the current fair.  Any questions, please reach out to Erica North (Book Fair Chairperson) at ericannorth@gmail.com.   Click here to view the shopping schedule.  To sign up, please visit the sign up genius link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4CA4A92EA3F94-55778846-spring 

District-Wide Color Run to Build UPDATE! - Our first weekly grade winner is 6th Grade!!  They will win extra recess time at RMS!! Congratulations 6th Graders and their families! This week, the Pre-Schoolers started pulling ahead!!  If they keep it up until Friday, they will get a special surprise during school!    If you haven't signed up yet, here is the information on the color run!  We are on the right track to go to get to our goal of $25000.  Let's keep it up! Color Run to Build Date: 04/13/2025  Times: 10:00am will be Check-In Time
10:30am, the 1st Group will be off! Groups will be let go at different time increments to avoid congestion along the route.  Everyone can walk, run, jog the route, as fast as they like.  If you have younger children, you can also stop mid-way, if the 2 miles is too long for them, up to you!  Sign your student up here to start fundraising! https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register  Parents of Preschool through 3rd grade will need to accompany their child on the run. You can sign up https://color-run-temp-62145.cheddarup.com/ to join your child on the run!  Parents of 4th through 8th grade  do not have to accompany their child, but the more the merrier! Please note; this is not a drop-off event,though. Please stay to cheer on your child, or you can volunteer https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/.../10886/volunteerJobs to help out, or throw colored powder at the runners!  Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone there!
Nicole and Jessica, Color Run Chairs

OPEN POSITIONS - H.S.A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Consider becoming a part of the Readington H.S.A.!  The H.S.A. is seeking volunteers for the following positions: Secretary, RMS VP (1 opening) and Preschool VP.  For more information, please click HERE. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact nominations@readingtonhsa.com.

Tricky Tray - Thank you to all of the HSA Homeroom Reps and Readington Families who have generously collected and donated to our tricky tray!  We thank you for your continued support!  For those of you who have already bought tickets (It is SOLD OUT!), we will see you this Saturday for an evening of 80's fun!!!  We are also looking for more volunteers, please click here to sign up!

MARCH 12, 2025

Upcoming Important Dates
March 12 - HBS Talent Show 6pm at HBS
March 14 - Schools Closed for Teacher In-Service Day
March 17-March 21 - Arts Week Celebration: Spirit Days all week
March 21 - 5th Grade Gifted and Talented Field Trip
March 25 - School-wide Assembly - The Brain Show

NEW! - HBS Talent Show - The HBS Talent Show will take place at HBS on March 12 at 6:00pm.  Please see this flyer for all of the details.

NEW! - Arts Week Activity - Start saving your change because, during Arts Week (March 17-21st), we are hosting a "Pie-A-Teacher/Staff" fundraiser! Each day during lunch, students can put money into jars with staff members' names on them. Whichever staff member gets the most money by the end of the week will get pied in the face on Friday, March 21st during lunch!  It's as easy as pie!

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

HBS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the March calendar.  March Spirit Days

From the HBS Health Office - Please see the following information from our Health Office:  HBS Health Office Newsletters 

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

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!

READINGTON HSA NEWS
Spring Book Fair - The Book Fair starts on March 31st! - The countdown to the Book Fair is on! From March 31 to April 4, the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Holland Brook, with hundreds of awesome books that YOU get to choose from. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Best. Week. Ever.
Stop by after school on Thursday, April 3rd from 2:25 until 4:15 pm and shop the fair with your student.   The fair will be open after school so you can shop for your kids or for your teachers.  For every purchase made during this time you will be entered into a raffle for a prize!  The Book Fair accepts cash, credit cards, apple/android pay, and checks (made out to Readington HSA). EWallet is another great option for payment. Details on how to set up can be found on the eWallet section of this link  https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hollandbrook . If you had an eWallet set up previously, please log back in and reallocate the funds to the current fair.  Any questions, please reach out to Erica North (Book Fair Chairperson) at ericannorth@gmail.com.  The shopping schedule is still being finalized and will be sent out asap.   Be on the lookout for the sign up to volunteer.  

Save the Date - HBS Bobcat Bingo is Wednesday, April 9th! More details to follow soon. 

HSA District-Wide Color Run, April 13, 2025 - The fundraising has BEGUN!  Which Grade will Win???
The Readington HSA and Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity Invite You to Our Color Run to Build Fundraiser.  Please click here to see information on how to sign up for our color run on April 13th!  We are very excited to join forces with Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity on this fundraiser.  All monies raised will benefit BOTH the HSA and Habitat.  The run (or walk if you prefer) is 2 miles.   Here is a picture of the course, which is the same course the RMS Cross Country team uses!  If you have ANY questions after signing your student up, please feel free to reach out to the Color Run chairpersons, Nicole and Jessica.  Nicolel@readingtonhsa.com and Jessical@readingtonhsa.com

Tricky Tray - March 22nd - This event is now sold out!!  We can't wait to see you in your 80s gear.  We are also looking for more volunteers, please click here to sign up!

Readington Global Village Interest Survey - The Readington HSA is getting ready to host its Global Village!  An event where different nationalities and cultures throughout the world AND right here in Readington are showcased!  We would like to get a feel for how many Readington Families would be interested in going to and/or helping by showcasing their own culture, heritage and family traditions.  Please respond HERE at your earliest convenience.This event will be in early May and for all ages in the Readington District!  Thank you for your time, please reach out to StaceyR@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.

Q-Crew Cook's Night Off - Thank you to everyone who ordered last week from QCrew!  We hope you enjoyed those delicious chicken tenders, pulled pork, mac and cheese or anything else you ordered!  We will see you for the next Cook's Night Off Soon!  Who would you like to cook for us next time?  Please email readingtonschoolshsa@gmail.com with any suggestions of local eateries!

MARCH 5, 2025

Upcoming Important Dates
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 Day
March 21 - 5th Grade Gifted and Talented Field Trip
March 25 - School-wide Assembly - The Brain Show

NEW! - Read Aloud Tonight at 8PM - Don't forget tonight's Read Aloud with Dr. Moss and Mrs. Berkin. Join them at 8:00pm to listen to stories in honor of Read Across America Day. Please use this link to access the Google Meet.  https://meet.google.com/xvq-dtvq-xev

NEW! - HBS Talent Show - The HBS Talent Show will take place at HBS on March 12 at 6:00pm.  Please see this flyer for all of the details.

NEW! - From the HBS Health Office - Please see the following information from our Health Office:  HBS Health Office Newsletters 

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

HBS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the March calendar.  March Spirit Days

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

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 :)

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!

READINGTON HSA NEWS
Qcrew Fundraiser - Thank you to everyone who ordered from our QCrew fundraiser.  As a reminder, orders will be ready for pickup today (March 5th) from 4:30-5:30pm.

Tricky Tray - March 22nd - This event is now sold out!!  We can't wait to see you in your 80s gear.  We are also looking for more volunteers, please click here to sign up!

Trivia Night - Thank you to everyone who came out and had a bit of fun while earning prizes!

Color Run - The Readington HSA and Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity Invite You to Our Color Run to Build Fundraiser.  Please click here to see information on how to sign up for our color run on April 13th!  We are very excited to join forces with Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity on this fundraiser.  All monies raised will benefit BOTH the HSA and Habitat.  If you have ANY questions after signing your student up, please feel free to reach out to the Color Run chairpersons, Nicole and Jessica.  Nicolel@readingtonhsa.com and Jessical@readingtonhsa.com