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May 28, 2025
Upcoming Events
May 30 - WHS Block Party
June 2 - Wear Your Red Shirt!
June 6 - Field Day
June 9 - Field Day Rain Date
June 10 - Harvest Day
June 11 - Wear Your Red Shirt!
June 11 - Gr. 3 Send-Off @ 1:00 PM
June 12 - Backwards Day!
June 13 - Wet & Mild Day
June 16 - Gr. 3 Passion Projects
June 17 - Gr. 3 Passion Projects
June 18 - Wet & Mild Day Rain Date
June 20 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00 PM - Last Day of School!
New! Drill Notification
Dear WHS Parents/Guardians:
Schools in New Jersey are required to conduct security drills once a month during the school year.The law requires school districts to notify students, staff, and parents when a school security drill is conducted during the school day. Additionally, students and staff are notified at the conclusion of the drill that it was just a drill and that no danger exists.
This email is to notify you that Whitehouse School held a security drill at approximately 9:15 a.m. today.The routine security drill went smoothly.
New! Board of Education Member Vacancy - The Readington Township Board of Education is seeking a township resident to fill a board member seat which was recently vacated. Interested parties should send a letter of interest and resume to Jason Bohm, Board Administrator/Board Secretary, c/o Readington Township Board of Education, P.O. Box 807, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 or jbohm@readington.k12.nj.us. The letter should include qualifications and a brief description of interest in the position. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, June 4, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m. Please click here for more information.
New! Camp Invention - Summer Opportunity for Grades K-6 @ HBS - August 4-7
Please click here for more information!
We are Cubs of Character!!! - May is loyalty month at Whitehouse School. We are focusing on the affirmation: I am loyal to myself, my family, friends, school, country and our Earth. Please continue to discuss acts of good character with your child as he/she earns your permission to shade in pieces from his/her bucket filler puzzle. Your child has already received a copy, but you can click here to download another copy of the Loyalty bucket.
Attention Grade 3 Parents - Please read about each important item below by clicking on the following links:
- Save the Date - Grade 3 Send-Off
- Grade 3 Send-Off Video Permission
HSA NEWS
School Supplies for 2025/2026 School Year - The 2025-2026 School Supply Kits are now available to order!! The sale will be open through the end of June and the kits will be delivered directly to your child's school before September and will be ready when they arrive in their new class! Click here for kit options at each school.
H.S.A. Scholarship - The Readington Township Home School Association (H.S.A.) is accepting applications from high school seniors and college students for our Annual Scholarship Awards for the upcoming (2025-6) school year! A total of $2,000 in scholarships will be awarded to former Readington Township students this year. Please visit the HSA website for information and to fill out the application.
https://www.readington.k12.nj.us/site/default.aspx...
Questions? Kristin McHale: scholarship@readingtonhsa.com
WHS BLOCK PARTY - The spring block party is right around the corner! Join us for an evening of food, fun, and the unveiling of our Gaga Pit! Enjoy dinner from Salt & Pepper Grill, ice cream from Polar Cub, and even a tie dye station! Click the link below for more information and to register.
https://wh-springblockparty-2025.cheddarup.com
Friday, May 30, 5pm-7pm
Volunteers are needed to help the block party be a success.
Reach out to Sarah Marcucci (sarah.moutner@gmail.com) and Laura Terranova (lterrano@somsd.k12.nj.us) with any questions or if you are interested in volunteering.
WHS FIELD DAY 2025 - We are so excited for WHS Field Day 2025!! Field Day is historically a day of outdoor fun, laughs, and making the best memories with our WHS friends! We need Parent Volunteers to help make this day successful and safe for our kids. Please find the link below to sign up to volunteer...There are lots of opportunities to set up for field day, help run a field day station, and get soaked in the dunk tank! Please read the sign-up sheet carefully to find your child's grade level time slot. Each grade-level will be outside for an hour and 15 minutes for Field Day Activities. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054AAEAB23A7F85-56788530-field#/
If you have any questions, please reach out to one of our Field Day chairs!
Megan Dustin: megan.j.dustin@gmail.com
Jacalyn Fowler: jacalynfowler@gmail.com
Samantha Murray: Samanthamurray1985@outlook.com
Meagan Fitzpatrick: meg.p.fitzpatrick@gmail.com
WHS Wet & Mild Day - Back by popular demand, the HSA is proud to sponsor another wonderful GIVEBACK for our Whitehouse School Students on Friday, June 13th (Rain Date: Wednesday, June 18th). This year we will have not one but TWO water inflatables with one being an 18' slide and another being a dual lane inflatable slip and slide. We will also have a sprinkler and some fun water play with tables, etc. The kids are going to have an absolute blast courtesy of our HSA and Bouncin' Blast rentals.
Your children are in for a real treat because after they get Wet, they'll be able to enjoy a cup of Ritas.
Please make sure that you send in a bathing suit, a towel and a change of clothes in a bag with your child's name on it.
We have plenty of opportunities for parent volunteers so please click below to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EAFA72DABF5C43-56937785-whswet#/
If you have any questions, please contact Missy Mest or Carolanne Sherwood. Thank you!
Missym@readingtonhsa.com or Carolannes@readingtonhsa.com
May 21, 2025
Upcoming Events
May 23 - Patriotic Spirit Day!
May 23 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00PM - Curriculum Day
May 26 - School Closed - Memorial Day
May 28 - Gr. 3 STEAM Club
May 30 - WHS Block Party
June 2 - Wear Your Red Shirt!
June 6 - Field Day
June 9 - Field Day Rain Date
June 10 - Harvest Day
June 11 - Wear Your Red Shirt!
June 11 - Gr. 3 Send Off @ 1:00PM - NEW TIME THIS YEAR!
June12 Harvest Day Rain Date
June 12 - !yaD sdrawkcaB
June 13 - Wet & Mild Day
June 18 - Wet & Mild Day Rain Date
June 20 - Last Day of School - Early Dismissal @ 1:00PM
We are Cubs of Character!!! - May is loyalty month at Whitehouse School. We are focusing on the affirmation: I am loyal to myself, my family, friends, school, country and our Earth. Please continue to discuss acts of good character with your child as he/she earns your permission to shade in pieces from his/her bucket filler puzzle. Your child has already received a copy, but you can click here to download another copy of the Loyalty bucket.
i-Ready Diagnostic 3 Opens May 19th - Please CLICK HERE to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 math and reading assessment.
Summer Spark ~ Enrichment Program - Our Summer Spark Program runs this summer July 21-25 and July 28-31. Both weeks offer full or half days, with an optional early drop off at 8:30. New this year is a combined Cooking/Crafting class the week of July 21 as well as "Run & Games" where Coaches Tipton and Caballero lead kids in fun team games and an introduction into cross country running. If you see a class that is full, please email Summer Enrichment to get on its waiting list.
See our website and attached flyer for details. Register here when you've selected your fun for this summer.
Attention Second Grade Parents - Beginning the week of May 19th, students will participate in a health lesson on Personal Growth and Development. For full details of the lesson and directions on how to opt your child out of this lesson, please CLICK HERE.
Attention Grade 3 Parents - Please read about each important item below by clicking on the following links:
- Save the Date - Grade 3 Send Off - NEW TIME THIS YEAR!
- Grade 3 Send Off Video Permission
HSA NEWS
Clothing Drive Thank You - A big thank you to our Clothing Drive Chair,Jen Kohlberg, for running this event for us!
A note from Jen.... We had another successful Clothing Drive thanks to our wonderful school community. I wanted to say a special thank you to Missy Mest, Val Pitts, Rebecca Cambria, Kristin McHale, Ed Kohlberg and their families for coming to help us load the truck. We couldn’t do it without the support of our volunteers!
School Supplies for 2025/2026 School Year - The 2025-2026 School Supply Kits are now available to order!! The sale will be open through the end of June and the kits will be delivered directly to your child's school before September and will be ready when they arrive in their new class! Click here for kit options at each school.
H.S.A. Scholarship - The Readington Township Home School Association (H.S.A.) is accepting applications from high school seniors and college students for our Annual Scholarship Awards for the upcoming (2025-6) school year! A total of $2,000 in scholarships will be awarded to former Readington Township students this year. Please visit the HSA website for information and to fill out the application.
https://www.readington.k12.nj.us/site/default.aspx...
Questions? Kristin McHale: scholarship@readingtonhsa.com
Business Meeting - TOMORROW - We have our last business meeting of the year on May 22nd at 7:00pm. Below please find the Google Meet link for our virtual meeting:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xsc-dbzg-miu
Or dial: (US) +1 918-973-4045 PIN: 234 323 079#
WHS BLOCK PARTY - The spring block party is right around the corner! Join us for an evening of food, fun, and the unveiling of our Gaga Pit! Enjoy dinner from Salt & Pepper Grill, ice cream from Polar Cub, and even a tie dye station! Click the link below for more information and to register.
Friday May 30, 5pm-7pm
https://wh-springblockparty-2025.cheddarup.com
Volunteers are needed to help the block party be a success. Reach out to Sarah Marcucci (sarah.moutner@gmail.com) and Laura Terranova (lterrano@somsd.k12.nj.us) with any questions or if you are interested in volunteering.
WHS FIELD DAY 2025 - We are so excited for WHS Field Day 2025!! Field Day is historically a day of outdoor fun, laughs, and making the best memories with our WHS friends! We need Parent Volunteers to help make this day successful and safe for our kids. Please find the link below to sign up to volunteer...There are lots of opportunities to set up for field day, help run a field day station, and get soaked in the dunk tank! Please read the sign-up sheet carefully to find your child's grade level time slot. Each grade-level will be outside for an hour and 15 minutes for Field Day Activities. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054AAEAB23A7F85-56788530-field#/
If you have any questions, please reach out to one of our Field Day chairs!
Megan Dustin: megan.j.dustin@gmail.com
Jacalyn Fowler: jacalynfowler@gmail.com
Samantha Murray: Samanthamurray1985@outlook.com
Meagan Fitzpatrick: meg.p.fitzpatrick@gmail.com
WHS Wet & Mild Day - Back by popular demand, the HSA is proud to sponsor another wonderful GIVEBACK for our Whitehouse School Students on Friday, June 13th (Rain Date: Wednesday, June 18th). This year we will have not one but TWO water inflatables with one being an 18' slide and another being a dual lane inflatable slip and slide. We will also have a sprinkler and some fun water play with tables, etc. The kids are going to have an absolute blast courtesy of our HSA and Bouncin' Blast rentals.
Your children are in for a real treat because after they get Wet, they'll be able to enjoy a cup of Ritas.
Please make sure that you send in a bathing suit, a towel and a change of clothes in a bag with your child's name on it.
We have plenty of opportunities for parent volunteers so please click below to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EAFA72DABF5C43-56937785-whswet#/
If you have any questions, please contact Missy Mest or Carolanne Sherwood. Thank you!
Missym@readingtonhsa.com or Carolannes@readingtonhsa.com
May 14, 2025
Upcoming Events
May 8-16 - H.S.A. Used Clothing Drive
May 12-16 - Gr. 3 NJSLA Testing
May 21 - Spring Concerts - K @ 9:00AM, Gr. 1 @ 10:00AM, Gr. 2 @ 2:00 PM, Gr. 3 @ 1:00PM
May 23 - Patriotic Spirit Day!
May 23 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00PM - Curriculum Day
May 26 - School Closed - Memorial Day
May 30 - WHS Block Party
New! - i-Ready Diagnostic 3 Opens May 19th - Please CLICK HERE to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 math and reading assessment.
New! Summer Spark ~ Enrichment Program: 11 Days Left to Register! - Our Summer Spark Program runs this summer July 21-25 and July 28-31. Both weeks offer full or half days, with an optional early drop off at 8:30. New this year is a combined Cooking/Crafting class the week of July 21 as well as "Run & Games" where Coaches Tipton and Caballero lead kids in fun team games and an introduction into cross country running. If you see a class that is full, please email Summer Enrichment to get on its waiting list.
See our website and attached flyer for details. Register here when you've selected your fun for this summer.
New! Summer Social Skills Program Opportunity for students who may benefit from extra support in building social skills. Child Play Therapy with A Family Connection is offering a six-week summer program called Socially Powerful Kids, designed specifically to help children grow in confidence, emotional regulation, communication, and peer interaction. Click here to see the flyer.
Program Overview:
- What:Socially Powerful Kids – a structured, play-based social skills development group
- Who: Children who would benefit from guided social interaction and emotional support
- Led By: Licensed therapists and staff from Child Play Therapy with A Family Connection
Families can register or learn more by contacting us directly at childplaytherapy1@gmail.com or give us a call at (908) 236-2763.
Attention Second Grade Parents - Beginning the week of May 19th, students will participate in a health lesson on Personal Growth and Development. For full details of the lesson and directions on how to opt your child out of this lesson, please CLICK HERE.
i-Ready Diagnostic 3 - The Reading and Math Diagnostic testing window will be from May 19th until June 6th. Please CLICK HERE for full details of this K-8 assessment.
Attention Grade 3 Parents - Please read about each important item below by clicking on the following links:
- NJSLA Testing on May 12, 13, 15 & 16
- Save the Date - Grade 3 Send-Off
- 3 Send-Off Video Permission
HBS Water Bottle Sale - This year, we will offer HBS Water Bottles for sale to our incoming 4th-grade students. Please click on the link to place your order. HBS Water Bottle
Ellie Health Group Therapy Program -
WHS Spring Concert - May 21, 2025 - Please click here for more information.
HSA NEWS
Chick fil-A Spirit Week - Thank you to everyone who joined us to socialize with family, friends, staff, and even some of our school mascots! As always, we appreciate your support for the Readington HSA.
Clothing & Used Items Drive - The H.S.A. Spring Clothing Drive is open until 4pm on May 16th. Please click here for additional information on dropoff locations and items accepted.
HELP NEEDED to load the donations on Friday afternoon at 4pm. Please click here to sign up!
Questions? Jen McNulty: McNulty.J@gmail.com
Save the date for our 3rd grade event! - Our 3rd grade event at Frenchtown Roller Rink will now be at 6pm on June 9th. Stay tuned for more details coming soon! Questions? Kristin McHale: kristinm@readingtonhsa.com
School Supplies for 2025/2026 School Year - The 2025-2026 School Supply Kits are now available to order!! The sale will be open through the end of June and the kits will be delivered directly to your child's school before September and will be ready when they arrive in their new class! Click here for kit options at each school.
H.S.A. Scholarship - The Readington Township Home School Association (H.S.A.) is accepting applications from high school seniors and college students for our Annual Scholarship Awards for the upcoming (2025-6) school year! A total of $2,000 in scholarships will be awarded to former Readington Township students this year. Please visit the HSA website for information and to fill out the application.
https://www.readington.k12.nj.us/site/default.aspx...
Questions? Kristin McHale: scholarship@readingtonhsa.com
Business Meeting - We have our last business meeting of the year on May 22nd at 7:00pm. Below please find the Google Meet link for our virtual meeting:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xsc-dbzg-miu
Or dial: (US) +1 918-973-4045 PIN: 234 323 079#
SPRING BLOCK PARTY - The spring block party is right around the corner! Join us for an evening of food, fun, and the unveiling of our Gaga Pit! Enjoy dinner from Salt & Pepper Grill, ice cream from Polar Cub, and even a tie dye station! Click the link below for more information and to register.
Friday May 30, 5pm-7pm
https://wh-springblockparty-2025.cheddarup.com
Volunteers are needed to help the block party be a success.
Reach out to Sarah Marcucci (sarah.moutner@gmail.com) and Laura Terranova (lterrano@somsd.k12.nj.us) with any questions or if you are interested in volunteering.
WHS FIELD DAY 2025 - We are so excited for WHS Field Day 2025!! Field Day is historically a day of outdoor fun, laughs, and making the best memories with our WHS friends! We need Parent Volunteers to help make this day successful and safe for our kids. Please find the link below to sign up to volunteer...There are lots of opportunities to set up for field day, help run a field day station, and get soaked in the dunk tank! Please read the sign-up sheet carefully to find your child's grade level time slot. Each grade-level will be outside for an hour and 15 minutes for Field Day Activities. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054AAEAB23A7F85-56788530-field#/
If you have any questions, please reach out to one of our Field Day chairs!
Megan Dustin: megan.j.dustin@gmail.com
Jacalyn Fowler: jacalynfowler@gmail.com
Samantha Murray: Samanthamurray1985@outlook.com
Meagan Fitzpatrick: meg.p.fitzpatrick@gmail.com
WHS WET & MILD DAY - SAVE THE DATE - We are excited to announce the return of Wet & Mild Day on June 13. Details will be announced soon!
May 7, 2025
Upcoming Events
May 8-16 - H.S.A. Used Clothing Drive
May 12-16 - Gr. 3 NJSLA Testing
May 12 - WHS Preschool Parent Orientation @ 6:00PM
May 12 - WHS Kindergarten Parent Orientation @ 6:30PM
May 21 - Spring Concerts - K @ 9:00AM, Gr. 1 @ 10:00AM, Gr. 2 @ 2:00 PM, Gr. 3 @ 1:00PM
May 23 - Patriotic Spirit Day!
May 23 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00PM - Curriculum Day
May 26 - School Closed - Memorial Day
May 30 - WHS Block Party
NEW! Whitehouse School Newsletter - Please click here to read our May Newsletter Whitehouse News - May 2025
NEW! i-Ready Diagnostic 3 - The Reading and Math Diagnostic testing window will be from May 19th until June 6th. Please CLICK HERE for full details of this K-8 assessment.
NEW! Attention Grade 3 Parents - Please read about each important item below by clicking on the following links:
- NJSLA Testing on May 12, 13, 15 & 16
- Save the Date - Grade 3 Send-Off
- Grade 3 Send-Off Video Permission
NEW! HBS Water Bottle Sale - This year, we will offer HBS Water Bottles for sale to our incoming 4th-grade students. Please click on the link to place your order. HBS Water Bottle
NEW! Attention Second Grade Parents - Beginning the week of May 19th, students will participate in a health lesson on Personal Growth and Development. For full details of the lesson and directions on how to opt your child out of this lesson, please CLICK HERE.
NEW Ellie Health Group Therapy Program -
WHS Preschool Parent Orientation - May 12 @ 6:00PM in WHS Library. Please click here for more information.
WHS Kindergarten Parent Orientation - May 12 & 6:30PM in the WHS Cafetorium. Please click here for more information.
WHS Spring Concert - May 21, 2025 - Please click here for more information.
HSA NEWS
Spring Block Party - The spring block party is right around the corner! Join us for an evening of food, fun, and the unveiling of our Gaga Pit! Enjoy dinner from Salt & Pepper Grill, ice cream from Polar Cub, and even a tie-dye station! Click the link below for more information and to register.
Friday May 30, 5pm-7pm
https://wh-springblockparty-2025.cheddarup.com
Volunteers are needed to help the block party be a success.
Reach out to Sarah Marcucci (sarah.moutner@gmail.com) and Laura Terranova (lterrano@somsd.k12.nj.us) with any questions or if you are interested in volunteering.
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.
Chick-fil-A Spirit Week - We are excited to announce our partnership with Chick-fil-A during Staff Appreciation Week, from May 5th to 9th! District families, along with teachers and staff, are warmly invited to participate in this event! Chick-fil-A is graciously donating a portion of the proceeds back to us.
Each school will have its designated night:
Monday - Whitehouse School
Tuesday - Holland Brook School
Wednesday - Three Bridges School
Thursday - Readington Middle School
Friday - Preschool
Please click here to view the flyer.
*Please contact Kristin McHale at kristinm@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
Clothing & Used Items Drive - The H.S.A. Spring Clothing Drive is set to kick off on May 8th and will continue until May 16th. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the H.S.A. while helping those in need. You can drop off donations at the following locations:
Readington Middle School, Three Bridges School & Whitehouse School
Please click here for additional information.
Questions? Jen McNulty: McNulty.J@gmail.com
3rd Grade Event - We are thrilled to organize an event at Frenchtown Roller Rink for third graders from Whitehouse School and Three Bridges School to socialize before transitioning to Holland Brook School. To ensure that the highest number of 3rd graders can participate in this event, please click here to choose the dates when your child is available to attend. Questions? Kristin McHale kristinm@readingtonhsa.com.
Celebrate your graduate with a custom yard sign! - The signs are a way to celebrate your 3rd grader, 5th grader or 8th grader graduation and are intended for display in a lawn. They come with a metal stake to put them in the ground and the signs are 18 inches tall by 24 inches wide. There is one sign per grade or school available for sale.
Estimated sign arrival is early June. Pick-up schedule dates and times will be communicated via the email provided when ordering. Please click here to order.
SAVE THE DATE
June 6 - WHS Field Day
June 13 - WHS Wet & Mild Day Give Back - Volunteer sign ups will be coming soon!
