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Important Dates
3/25-3/28 Scholastic Book Fair
3/27 Viking BingoNEW! Last Day for Yearbook Purchase
There is one day left to purchase your RMS yearbook and 8th grade ad! Go to yearbookforever.com to place your order! All orders are due by March 27!Feel free to contact cratanski@readington.k12.nj.us or egulino@readington.k12.nj.us for any questions you have.
NEW! Sports Spirit Wear
Spirit Wear is on sale until Tuesday, April 1st. This is a great way to show your support for athletics, baseball, lacrosse, softball, and track. Click this link to order today!NEW! For 8th grade parents
Please see attachment for end-of-year activities for your graduating 8th graders!NEW! Hello 8th Grade Families
Please see the attached flyer and parent letter regarding the TeenCap program taking place in Science classes on April 14, 15, and 16. On Tuesday, April 1st, there will be a parent workshop (via Zoom) to learn more about the program and decide if you'd like to opt your child out of receiving the information. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Thank you!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.NEW! Temple University Research Study on Middle School Mathematics
Readington Township Middle School will participate in research conducted by Temple University. Selected math classes will use special materials designed to assess how reflecting on errors affects students' learning and motivation. Parents or guardians have the option to decline their child's participation in this study. CLICK HERE for complete study details and opt-out information.NEW! RMS April Calendar
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 click here for more information about the event and to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there!7th Grade Parents
The 7th grade will be embarking on an exciting field trip to TopGolf on Wednesday, May 21st. We are thrilled to offer this opportunity for our 7th-grade class to experience the joy of golf in a dynamic and interactive setting. Please complete and return the permission slip to your student's science teacher by February 28th. The cost of the trip is $35, which covers admission to Top Golf, transportation, and lunch.Health Highlights
ATTENTION PARENTS for First and Third Grades. The February issue of the Great Body Shop contains information about Personal Safety. Please click below for additional information.Each month, Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.HSA NEWS
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/ to help out, or throw colored powder at the runners!volunteerJobs
Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone there!
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 below to shop:
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 the families that contributed to the class baskets. These were all amazing prizes! Without the many, many volunteers helping with procuring basket donations, 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
OPEN POSITIONS - H.S.A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEConsider 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 .QCrew Catering PromotionQCrew 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.Important Dates
3/25-3/28 Scholastic Book Fair
3/27 Viking BingoNEW! Information about RMS Yearbooks!
There is one week left to purchase your RMS yearbook and 8th grade ad! Go to yearbookforever.com to place your order! All orders are due by March 27!Feel free to contact cratanski@readington.k12.nj.us or egulino@readington.k12.nj.us for any questions you have.
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 here for more information about the event and to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there!7th Grade Parents
The 7th grade will be embarking on an exciting field trip to TopGolf on Wednesday, May 21st. We are thrilled to offer this opportunity for our 7th-grade class to experience the joy of golf in a dynamic and interactive setting. Please complete and return the permission slip to your student's science teacher by February 28th. The cost for the trip is $35, which covers admission to Top Golf, transportation, and lunch.Health Highlights
ATTENTION PARENTS for First and Third Grades. The February issue of the Great Body Shop contains information about Personal Safety. Please click below for additional information.Each month, Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.
Attached, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to enter Elective courses through Genesis. In addition to the step-by-step instructions, the Hunterdon Central Class of 2029 page has a video tutorial on how to enter classes through Genesis. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you & happy scheduling!
Preschool School Bus Aide Vacancy/Employment Opportunity
The Readington Township School District has vacancies for afternoon school bus aides at $25/hour serving our preschool students while on K-3 bus routes. If you have interest in helping, please contact Jason M. Bohm, Business Administrator, at jbohm@readington.k12.nj.us or by calling 908-534-2885. Midday work as a cafeteria aide helping to teach staff monitor the lunchroom can be made available for those interested in seeking additional hours of employment.HSA NEWS
VIKING BINGO - March 27th!REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON! We are so excited to be hosting Viking Bingo on Thursday, March 27th! Come out for a night of fun with family and friends!! Registration is officially opened! We can’t wait to see you there and hear you yelling BINGO!!Register here: https://rms-viking-bingo-copy.cheddarup.com Scholastic Book Fair RMSThe spring book fair is coming up!We set up Friday, March 21st at dismissal. The fair runs Monday - Thursday (March 25-28) during the school day. We will also be open for shopping the night of the Music Showcase (Tuesday, March 25). We need volunteers during all these times.To sign up, please visit the sign up genius link below:Reach out with any questions. Leave your time commitment in the comment section.Please visit the scholastic site to set up an EWallet for your student to use. Any EWallets from previous fairs need to be transferred to the current fair on the website.We also accept cash, checks (make payable to Readington HSA) and Apple / Android pay. There is tax on the sales at the fair.Online Shopping is available 3/21 - 4/3 at the following website:Any questions, please reach out to Book Fair Chairperson Tanya Bowser (tanya.bowser@gmail.com). Hope to see you at the fair!To sign up, please visit the sign up genius link below:Reach out with any questions. Leave your time commitment in the comment section.Please visit the scholastic site to set up an EWallet for your student to use. Any EWallets from previous fairs need to be transferred to the current fair on the website.We also accept cash, checks (make payable to Readington HSA) and Apple / Android pay. There is tax on the sales at the fair.Online Shopping is available 3/21 - 4/3 at the following website:Any questions, please reach out to Book Fair Chairperson Tanya Bowser (tanya.bowser@gmail.com). Hope to see you at the fair!HSA District-Wide Color Run, April 13, 2025 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
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 ChairsTricky Tray - March 22ndThank you to all 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!OPEN POSITIONS - H.S.A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEConsider 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 .Important Dates
3/14 School Closed - In Service Day
3/25-3/28 Scholastic Book Fair
3/27 Viking BingoNEW! RMS March Newletter
READINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLLIMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT RMS YEARBOOKS!
There is less than ONE MONTH to purchase a yearbook for your child! Place your orders here!Parents of 8th graders:
Let’s make their 8th-grade year one to remember! 🌟
Make your 8th grader's final year unforgettable by purchasing a personalized ad in this year's yearbook! Whether it's a heartfelt message, a collection of their favorite photos, or a mix of both, your tribute will leave a lasting impression. Show them how proud you are of their achievements and celebrate this milestone in style. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait! Purchase a yearbook and create your own personalized ad with this link. All yearbook and ad orders are due by March 27!
Feel free to contact cratanski@readington.k12.nj.us or egulino@readington.k12.nj.us for any questions you have.
The Nature & Garden Club
The Nature & Garden Club will be meeting for the spring session on Wednesdays starting March 19. See attached flyer 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 here for more information about the event and to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there!Award-winning author Dan Gemeinhart will be coming to RMS on Thursday, March 13th and will be happy to sign copies of his books for us. Would you like your student to have this special, personalized keepsake of a great event at RMS? Visit this page at Howling Basset Books to purchase the book (and support a local Oldwick bookstore) by Friday, February 21st to have the book delivered and ready for signing at the school. **Books will not be available for sale the day of the author visit. You can also purchase the book on your own for your student to bring in that day.
7th Grade Parents
The 7th grade will be embarking on an exciting field trip to TopGolf on Wednesday, May 21st. We are thrilled to offer this opportunity for our 7th-grade class to experience the joy of golf in a dynamic and interactive setting. Please complete and return the permission slip to your student's science teacher by February 28th. The cost for the trip is $35, which covers admission to Top Golf, transportation, and lunch.Health Highlights
ATTENTION PARENTS for First and Third Grades. The February issue of the Great Body Shop contains information about Personal Safety. Please click below for additional information.Each month, Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.
Attached, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to enter Elective courses through Genesis. In addition to the step-by-step instructions, the Hunterdon Central Class of 2029 page has a video tutorial on how to enter classes through Genesis. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you & happy scheduling!
RMS Yearbook sales are still open!
Place an order for your child here. Yearbooks start at $42; personalizations and 8th grade Ads are also available to order. Sales for both Yearbooks and Ads close March 27th. See attached flyer.Preschool School Bus Aide Vacancy/Employment Opportunity
The Readington Township School District has vacancies for afternoon school bus aides at $25/hour serving our preschool students while on K-3 bus routes. If you have interest in helping, please contact Jason M. Bohm, Business Administrator, at jbohm@readington.k12.nj.us or by calling 908-534-2885. Midday work as a cafeteria aide helping to teach staff monitor the lunchroom can be made available for those interested in seeking additional hours of employment.HSA NEWS
VIKING BINGO - March 27th!We are so excited to be hosting Viking Bingo on Thursday, March 27th! Come out for a night of fun with family and friends!! Registration is officially opened! We can’t wait to see you there and hear you yelling BINGO!!Register here: https://rms-viking-bingo-copy.cheddarup.com Scholastic Book Fair RMSThe spring book fair is coming up!We set up Friday, March 21st at dismissal. The fair runs Monday - Thursday (March 25-28) during the school day. We will also be open for shopping the night of the Music Showcase (Tuesday March 25). We need volunteers during all these times.To sign up, please visit the sign up genius link below:Reach out with any questions. Leave your time commitment in the comment section.Please visit the scholastic site to set up an EWallet for your student to use. Any EWallets from previous fairs need to be transferred to the current fair on the website.We also accept cash, checks (make payable to Readington HSA) and Apple / Android pay. There is tax on the sales at the fair.Online Shopping is available 3/21 - 4/3 at the following website:Any questions, please reach out to Book Fair Chairperson Tanya Bowser (tanya.bowser@gmail.com). Hope to see you at the fair!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 ChairsIf 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 andJessical@readingtonhsa.com Tricky Tray - March 22ndThank 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!