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May 21, 2025May 21st – Spring Concerts
May 23rd – Early Dismissal at 1:00 pm.
May 26th – School is Closed
May 27th – School is Open
May 30th – Field Day
June 6th - Block Party at TBS hosted by HSANEW! 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! 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! TBS Cereal Box Drive Domino Challenge: Please bring in new, unopened boxes of cereal. The full boxes of cereal will be used to create a long domino chain and then they will be donated to the Readington Starfish Food Pantry.
The Collection Dates are May 19th - June 11th. For the flyer, Click Here.
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 SummerEnrichment@readington.k12.nj.us 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.
The TBS Spring Concert: Please enter through double doors in front of the school. Grandparents are welcome to attend.
The concert schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, May 21
Kindergarten at 9 am
Grade 2 at 10 am
Grade 3 at 1:30 pm
Grade 1 at 2:30 pm
TBS Health News: For information from our school nurse about ticks Click HereAttention 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.
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
Dr. Higgins Monthly Newsletter: Click HereTBS May Parent Calendar: Click HereOur new TBS character word for the month of May is Courage.Our affirmations for the month of May are:Week of May 5th- May 9th: I am courageous.
Week of May 12th-16th: I stood up for what is good and right, even if it is scary.
Week of May 19th-23rd: Sometimes having courage means not going through with something if it doesn't feel right.
Week of May 28th-30th: I have the courage to accomplish what I set out to do because I believe that I can even if it feels impossible.Our paws for peace link for May is:Tips for fostering courage at home: Click Here
District Cell Phone Policy: The BOE Adopted a New Policy on Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices including Cell Phones - Please Click Here to read the policy
TBS Collecting Paper Towel and Toilet Paper Rolls for STEM! - Three Bridges School is collecting used paper towels and toilet paper rolls for our STEM and Makerspace labs! These recycled materials will be transformed into creative and innovative student projects.Revised 2024-2025 District Calendar: The revision reflects that all schools will be open on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
To view the revised 2024-2025 district calendar, please click on the link: https://www.readington.k12.nj.us/domain/15 HSA News Week of 5/21/2025
Save the Date:
May 30 - Field Day
June 6 - Block PartyBLOCK PARTY is JUNE 6th: Join us to celebrate the end of the school year with TBS families and friends! It’s going to be a great night with a DJ, food, sand art and more! Sign up here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/spring-block-party
Date: Friday, June 6th
Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM
Cost: $8 per person
Details: Enjoy pizza and salad from Al Fresco’s and sherbet for dessert! All included in ticket! Drinks will be provided- please bring a reusable water bottle!
Any questions please reach out to Amanda Sopko- amandasopko88@gmail.com or Jennifer DeZaio- jao722@gmail.comFIELD DAY: MAY 30th: Field day is quickly approaching on Friday, May 30th. 1st and 2nd grade classes will be in the morning session & Kindergarten and 3rd grade classes will be in the afternoon session.
Call for Volunteers! Click here to sign up!HSA DISTRICT NEWS
Save the Date for our 3rd Grade Event!: Our 3rd grade event at Frenchtown Roller Rink will now be at Frenchtown Roller Rink at 6pm. 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.
HSA 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#GENESIS BLAST
May 14, 2025May 21st – Spring Concerts
May 26th – School is Closed
May 27th – School is Open
May 30th – Field Day
June 6th - Block Party at TBS hosted by HSANEW! 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 SummerEnrichment@
readington.k12.nj.us 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:TBS Spring Concert 1st grade sign out: Our last concert of the day on May 21st is 1st grade at 2:30. In order to have the dismissal process run smoothly, use this google form to sign your student out. This form is for 1st grade students and their siblings. All other parent pick-ups will be at normal time or should have a note sent to the office. Click Here
NEW:The TBS Spring Concert: Please enter through double doors in front of the school. Grandparents are welcome to attend.
The concert schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, May 21
Kindergarten at 9 am
Grade 2 at 10 am
Grade 3 at 1:30 pm
Grade 1 at 2:30 pmTBS Health News: For information from our school nurse about ticks Click Here
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.
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
Dr. Higgins Monthly Newsletter: Click HereTBS May Parent Calendar: Click HereOur new TBS character word for the month of May is Courage.Our affirmations for the month of May are:Week of May 5th- May 9th: I am courageous.
Week of May 12th-16th: I stood up for what is good and right, even if it is scary.
Week of May 19th-23rd: Sometimes having courage means not going through with something if it doesn't feel right.
Week of May 28th-30th: I have the courage to accomplish what I set out to do because I believe that I can even if it feels impossible.Our paws for peace link for May is:Tips for fostering courage at home: Click Here
District Cell Phone Policy: The BOE Adopted a New Policy on Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices including Cell Phones - Please Click Here to read the policyNew 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.TBS Collecting Paper Towel and Toilet Paper Rolls for STEM! - Three Bridges School is collecting used paper towels and toilet paper rolls for our STEM and Makerspace labs! These recycled materials will be transformed into creative and innovative student projects.
Revised 2024-2025 District Calendar: The revision reflects that all schools will be open on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
To view the revised 2024-2025 district calendar, please click on the link: https://www.readington.k12.nj.us/domain/15 HSA News Week of 5/14/2025
Save the Date:
May 30 - Field Day
June 6 - Block PartyBLOCK PARTY: JUNE 6th
Join us to celebrate the end of the school year with TBS families and friends! It’s going to be a great night with a DJ, food, sand art and more!
Date: Friday, June 6th
Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM
Cost: $8 per person
Details: Enjoy pizza and salad from Al Fresco’s and sherbet for dessert! All included in ticket! Drinks will be provided- please bring a reusable water bottle! Any questions please reach out to Amanda Sopko- amandasopko88@gmail.com or Jennifer DeZaio- jao722@gmail.comSTAFF APPRECIATION
Thank you so much to Sarah Lapicki & Danielle Dellipoali for chairing our Staff Appreciation Week last week. Our “first class” staff were treated to daily surprises for being “just plane awesome”! ✈️ They did a great job spoiling our incredible TBS staff!FIELD DAY: MAY 30th: Field day is quickly approaching on Friday, May 30th. 1st and 2nd grade classes will be in the morning session & Kindergarten and 3rd grade classes will be in the afternoon session.
Call for Volunteers! Click here to sign up!HSA DISTRICT 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 Item Drive
The H.S.A. Spring Clothing Drive is open until 4pm on May 16th. Please click here for additional information on drop-off 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.comSave 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.HSA 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.comBusiness 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#GENESIS BLAST
May 7, 2025Save the Date:
May 7th - HSA TBS Chick-fil-A Night
May 9th – Lost and Found Day
May 21st – Spring Concerts- see calendar for schedule
May 26th – School is Closed
May 27th – School is Open
May 30th – Field DayDear Three Bridges Elementary School Families,
This email is to notify you that Three Bridges Elementary School held a security drill today, 5/7/2025. This was just a drill and there was no danger or emergency. Your child’s safety and well-being are a top priority at all times.
School safety drills are mandated by the NJ Department of Education Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning. Our security drills are conducted with proper protocols and procedures and with prior consultation and with local, county, and state emergency personnel. State law, P.L. 2021, c.365, 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.
We want to thank the students and staff for conducting this drill. At the conclusion of the drill, the students and staff were complimented for doing their part by being attentive and appropriately participating in this exercise.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kristen Higgins
Principal, Three Bridges Elementary SchoolNEW! TBS Spring Concert 1st grade sign out: Our last concert of the day on May 21st is 1st grade at 2:30. In order to have the dismissal process run smoothly, use this google form to sign your student out. This form is for 1st grade students and their siblings. All other parent pick-ups will be at normal time or should have a note sent to the office. Click Here
NEW! TBS Health News: For information from our school nurse about ticks Click Here
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! Kindergarten Orientation: All Kindergarten Families coming to Three Bridges for Kindergarten in the Fall, please attend our orientation on Monday, May 12th at 6:30. Click Here
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
Dr. Higgins Monthly Newsletter: Click HereTBS May Parent Calendar: Click HereOur new TBS character word for the month of May is Courage.Our affirmations for the month of May are:Week of May 5th- May 9th: I am courageous.
Week of May 12th-16th: I stood up for what is good and right, even if it is scary.
Week of May 19th-23rd: Sometimes having courage means not going through with something if it doesn't feel right.
Week of May 28th-30th: I have the courage to accomplish what I set out to do because I believe that I can even if it feels impossible.Our paws for peace link for May is:District Cell Phone Policy: The BOE Adopted a New Policy on Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices including Cell Phones - Please Click Here to read the policy
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.TBS Collecting Paper Towel and Toilet Paper Rolls for STEM! - Three Bridges School is collecting used paper towels and toilet paper rolls for our STEM and Makerspace labs! These recycled materials will be transformed into creative and innovative student projects.
Revised 2024-2025 District Calendar: The revision reflects that all schools will be open on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
To view the revised 2024-2025 district calendar, please click on the link: https://www.readington.k12.nj.us/domain/15 HSA News Week of 4/30/2025
Save the Date:
May 5-9 - Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 - TBS Chick-Fil-A Cook’s Night Off
May 30 - Field Day
June 6 - Block PartyFIELD DAY: MAY 30th
Field day is quickly approaching on Friday, May 30th. 1st and 2nd grade classes will be in the morning session & Kindergarten and 3rd grade classes will be in the afternoon session.
Call for Volunteers! Click here to sign up!HSA DISTRICT NEWS
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 *TBS is TONIGHT (5/7)
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.com3rd 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.Program Recognition Award
Nominate your favorite extracurricular activity run through Readington schools this year. The winning program will receive $250 from the HSA. Click Here for information on how to submit your nomination by May 2nd!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.