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JANUARY 29, 2025
Upcoming Important Dates
January 27-31 - The Great Kindness Challenge
January 27-February 3 - Student Leadership’s “Soup”er Bowl Collection
February 3-February 13 - Student Leadership’s Sweet Message Project
February 7 - Spirit Day: Wear Red for Women’s Heart Health month
February 7 - HBS 90’s-Themed Dance from 6:00pm - 8:00pmNEW! HBS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the February calendar. February Spirit Days
NEW! Parent Nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program - The Readington Township School District will begin accepting parent nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program for students in 1st-7th grade on February 1st. All parent nomination forms must be completed online no later than March 21st. Since the assessment process will begin immediately following the nomination deadline, late entries cannot be accepted. If you are interested in nominating your child for the G&T program, please follow the link below. Students already participating in the GT program do not need to reapply.
https://www.readington.k12.nj.us/Page/116NEW! Summer Enrichment Information - Summer Spark: Registration for Readington School District's Summer Enrichment program is now open. We are offering a full-day program with an Early Drop-Off option for the week of July 21 - 24 and July 28 - 31. Each week has different program content, so students can choose to attend & enjoy both unique weeks. Half-day options are also available each week. Please see our website for more information.
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’ January edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin https://secure.smore.com/n/h5efc-bobcat-bullet
The Great Kindness Challenge - The Great Kindness Challenge will occur the week of January 27 - January 31 throughout our District. Please click here to read more information about the themes of each day.
The HBS “Soup”er Bowl - Beginning on Monday, January 27, the HBS Student Leadership will begin the annual “Soup”er Bowl Drive. Collections will run through Friday, February 7. Please see this flyer for all the details.
The Sweet Messages Project - HBS Student Leadership will sponsor the Sweet Messages Project beginning on Monday, February 3 and ending on Thursday, February 13. Please click here for more information.
Camp Invention Summer Camp Opportunity - HBS will host Camp Invention this summer for Grades K-6 from August 4 through August 7. Give your child a summer experience that builds confidence, creativity and imagination. Campers team up with friends to explore open-ended STEM challenges led by qualified educators and guaranteed to be full of hands-on fun. Please see this flyer for details.
Readington Preschool Information - Readington will host 2 preschool meetings in the month of February. Here is all of the information for these meetings:
Early Childhood Advisory Committee
Topic:Creative Curriculum
February 3, 2025
Time 10:00-11:00 am
Board of Education Conference Room OR Virtual Link https://meet.google.com/kvm-omdn-rvk Incoming Preschool Parent Information Night is February 13, 2025 from 7:00-8:00pm and is
Virtual only https://meet.google.com/nph-pkig-iaq
Please see attached flyer Preschool Information FlyerHBS Yearbook Sales are OPEN! - The 2024-2025 Holland Brook Yearbook sales are now open. 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 as well as optional ads and love lines. Any questions, feel free to email hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us Online paysite: https://shop.memorybook.com
School Code: 249356MYearbook Photo Share - We want your pictures! The HBS 24-25 Yearbook would love to include some of the magical moments that you capture and now there is an easier way to share them! Please share any photos that you have taken since the beginning of the year to this PHOTO SHARE LINK. Please be sure to specify event name when submitting. Any questions, please reach out to Lindsay Salaj at hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us
READINGTON HSA NEWS
HBS Dance - SAVE THE DATE: February 7th 6pm to 8pm - We will be partying like it’s 1999, to celebrate Holland Brooks’ 25th birthday! This event will be a dance (games and other activities will be available) for all 4th and 5th graders. Pizza and snacks will be served. This is a drop off event. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
https://party-like-it-s-1999-dance-hbs.cheddarup.comTrivia Night - Get Ready for a Fun Night Out, Parents! Join us on Wednesday, February 26th, at 6:30 PM at The Rail for a Family Feud-style trivia night that’s sure to be a blast! This adults-only event is the perfect opportunity for a fun night out while supporting a great cause! You can register as a team (of 4-6 people) or as an individual. If you’re flying solo, no worries—we’ll match you up with others who have similarly-aged kids!
Important Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 26th
Time: 6:30 PM
Food & drink: On your own, but 10% of all sales that night go back to support the HSA!
Last day to register: February 19th (or until we hit capacity!)
Trivia: Played Family Feud-style (so bring your A-game)!
Don’t miss out on a great time with fellow parents while giving back to our school community. Grab your friends, get your team together, and let’s make it a night to remember! Register here
Any questions? Please reach out to Vikki Gregorio vikkielle@gmail.com or Kate Molchan Kate.woolsey@gmail.comTricky Tray Tickets on Sale NOW! - Please see the attached flyer HERE with information on how to purchase your Tricky Tray tickets for March 22, 2025. Totally Tubular Event, you do not want to miss!!
JANUARY 22, 2025
Upcoming Important Dates
January 23 - Superintendent Budget and Breakfast Meeting at 9:00am
January 24 - HSA Clothing Drive Ends
January 27-31 - The Great Kindness ChallengeNEW! HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’ January edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin https://secure.smore.com/n/h5efc-bobcat-bulletin
NEW! The Great Kindness Challenge - The Great Kindness Challenge will occur the week of January 27 - January 31 throughout our District. Please click here to read more information about the themes of each day.
NEW! The HBS “Soup”er Bowl - Beginning on Monday, January 27, the HBS Student Leadership will begin the annual “Soup”er Bowl Drive. Collections will run through Friday, February 7. Please see this flyer for all the details.
NEW! The Sweet Messages Project - HBS Student Leadership will sponsor the Sweet Messages Project beginning on Monday, February 3 and ending on Thursday, February 13. Please click here for more information.
NEW! Holland Brook Service Project - This week during Enrichment, students are spreading kindness by creating valentines for the staff and patients at Hunterdon Medical Center. This heartfelt project allows students to show their appreciation and brighten the day of those in our community. We are so proud of their efforts to make a positive impact!
HBS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the January calendar.
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. Mid-day work as a cafeteria aide helping teaching staff monitor the lunchroom can be made available for those interested seeking additional hours of employment.
Camp Invention Summer Camp Opportunity - HBS will host Camp Invention this summer for Grades K-6 from August 4 through August 7. Give your child a summer experience that builds confidence, creativity and imagination. Campers team up with friends to explore open-ended STEM challenges led by qualified educators and guaranteed to be full of hands-on fun. Please see this flyer for details.
Readington Preschool Information - Readington will host 2 preschool meetings in the month of February. Here is all of the information for these meetings:
Early Childhood Advisory Committee
Topic:Creative Curriculum
February 3, 2025
Time 10:00-11:00 am
Board of Education Conference Room OR Virtual Link https://meet.google.com/kvm-omdn-rvk Incoming Preschool Parent Information Night is February 13, 2025 from 7:00-8:00pm and is
Virtual only https://meet.google.com/nph-pkig-iaq
Please see attached flyer Preschool Information FlyerHBS Yearbook Sales are OPEN! - The 2024-2025 Holland Brook Yearbook sales are now open. 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 as well as optional ads and love lines. Any questions, feel free to email hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us Online paysite: https://shop.memorybook.com
School Code: 249356MYearbook Photo Share - We want your pictures! The HBS 24-25 Yearbook would love to include some of the magical moments that you capture and now there is an easier way to share them! Please share any photos that you have taken since the beginning of the year to this PHOTO SHARE LINK. Please be sure to specify event name when submitting. Any questions, please reach out to Lindsay Salaj at hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us
i-Ready Diagnostic - Please CLICK HERE to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 math and reading assessment.
READINGTON HSA NEWS
HBS Dance - SAVE THE DATE: February 7th 6pm to 8pm - We will be partying like it’s 1999, to celebrate Holland Brooks’ 25th birthday! This event will be a dance (games and other activities will be available) for all 4th and 5th graders. Pizza and snacks will be served. This is a drop off event. More details to come, we hope your student can be there to celebrate!Tricky Tray - Save the Date, March 22, 2025 - Please see the flyer for more information. For questions, please reach out to Carolanne or Missy. carolannes@readingtonhsa.com or missym@readingtonhsa.com
Used Item Drive - ENDS THIS FRIDAY, January 24th ! Please see the flyer with information on acceptable items and locations.
5TH Grade Music Field Trip Donation Drive! - Let’s do some math… there are 115 band/orchestra/chorus students going to Dorney Park for the High Notes Music Festival in May. If each student asks just *5 people to donate $10 each*, that would more than pay for the cost of the buses for the trip! Please donate here and also share the link with family, friends, local businesses, etc. Thank you
https://5th-grade-music-students-field-trip.cheddarup.com
JANUARY 15, 2025
Upcoming Important Dates
January 15 - Grade Level Eat Lunch Together Day
January 17 - School-Wide NED Assembly
January 17-24 - HSA Clothing Drive
January 20 - Snow Make-Up Day-School is in session today
January 20 - Valentine’s School-wide Service Project
January 23 - Superintendent Budget and Breakfast Meeting at 9:00am
January 27-31 - The Great Kindness ChallengeNEW! NED Assembly at HBS - On Friday, January 17, the NED’s Resiliency Ride is visiting HBS. The assembly is filled with storytelling, humor, illusions and amazing yo-yo tricks where our kids learn the hidden message in NED’s name. Please see this flyer for all of the details and information on our school yo-yo sale. Please make checks payable to the HBS SAA if purchasing a yo-yo.
NEW! Schools Open – Schools are now open on Monday, January 20, 2025. Please click here to access the district calendar.
NEW! Director of Pupil Services Survey – We are conducting a search for the next Director of Pupil Services. As part of this process, we have developed a short survey for parents to complete. The district will use this survey to develop questions and tasks for potential candidates during the search process. This survey will take approximately 5 minutes for you to complete and it will close on Friday, January 17. Parent Survey Link: https://forms.gle/VRjWXfNrYcKCvogL8
NEW! Superintendent Budget & Bagels Parent Event – Please join Dr. Jonathan Hart, Superintendent, and Mr. Jason Bohm, Business Administrator, on Thursday, January 23 at 9:00 a.m. in the BOE Conference Room. The topic of conversation will be the 2025-2026 Budget Preparation Process. Refreshments will be served compliments of the Readington HSA. Please RSVP by Monday, January 20 to: rsvp@readington.k12.nj.us
NEW! The Great Kindness Challenge - The Great Kindness Challenge will occur the week of January 27 - January 31 throughout our District. Please click here to read more information about the themes of each day.
NEW! 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. Mid-day work as a cafeteria aide helping teaching staff monitor the lunchroom can be made available for those interested seeking additional hours of employment.
NEW! Camp Invention Summer Camp Opportunity - HBS will host Camp Invention this summer for Grades K-6 from August 4 through August 7. Give your child a summer experience that builds confidence, creativity and imagination. Campers team up with friends to explore open-ended STEM challenges led by qualified educators and guaranteed to be full of hands-on fun. Please see this flyer for details.
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’ December edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin https://secure.smore.com/n/frx72-bobcat-bulletin
HBS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the January calendar.
Readington Preschool Information - Readington will host 2 preschool meetings in the month of February. Here is all of the information for these meetings:
Early Childhood Advisory Committee
Topic:Creative Curriculum
February 3, 2025
Time 10:00-11:00 am
Board of Education Conference Room OR Virtual Link https://meet.google.com/kvm-omdn-rvk Incoming Preschool Parent Information Night is February 13, 2025 from 7:00-8:00pm and is
Virtual only https://meet.google.com/nph-pkig-iaq
Please see attached flyer Preschool Information FlyerHBS Yearbook Sales are OPEN! - The 2024-2025 Holland Brook Yearbook sales are now open. 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 as well as optional ads and love lines. Any questions, feel free to email hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us Online paysite: https://shop.memorybook.com
School Code: 249356MYearbook Photo Share - We want your pictures! The HBS 24-25 Yearbook would love to include some of the magical moments that you capture and now there is an easier way to share them! Please share any photos that you have taken since the beginning of the year to this PHOTO SHARE LINK. Please be sure to specify event name when submitting. Any questions, please reach out to Lindsay Salaj at hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us
Health Highlights-ATTENTION PARENTS for Kindergarten, Second, Fourth, and Fifth Grades - The January 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.
i-Ready Diagnostic - Please CLICK HERE to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 math and reading assessment.
READINGTON HSA NEWS
HBS Dance - SAVE THE DATE: February 7th 6pm to 8pm - We will be partying like it’s 1999, to celebrate Holland Brooks’ 25th birthday! This event will be a dance (games and other activities will be available) for all 4th and 5th graders. Pizza and snacks will be served. This is a drop off event. More details to come, we hope your student can be there to celebrate!Tricky Tray - Save the Date, March 22, 2025 - Please see the flyer for more information. For questions, please reach out to Carolanne or Missy. carolannes@readingtonhsa.com or missym@readingtonhsa.com
Used Item Drive - Starts Friday, January 17th and runs to January 24th. Please see the flyer with information on acceptable items and locations.
H.S.A. MAY BUSINESS MEETING - TONIGHT! January 15th, 2025 - Join us via Zoom for the 2nd H.S.A. Business Meeting of the 24-25 school year. Hear about all the wonderful activities going on at the schools, as well as fundraising updates. Reports will be shared by the Superintendent, Board of Education, Principals, and H.S.A. volunteers. Please see details below to join the meeting:
Time: Jan 15, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88056884567?pwd=QGRZUAaZxYtRcpt5gb5laWGdze4vq8.1
Meeting ID: 880 5688 4567
Passcode: 992866
Phone Dial in: 305-224-1968FPAC News and Updates:
FPAC / SORELLA'S "COOK'S NIGHT OFF" FUNDRAISER TONIGHT! JAN 15TH! - Enjoy a *delicious* meal while helping out the FPAC! If you order one of Sorella's family dinners for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15th, $10 from each dinner goes to the FPAC! Our goal is to sell 50 dinners and make $500! Order today and spread the word! See this flyer for the menu, pricing, and other details.5TH Grade Music Field Trip Donation Drive! - Let’s do some math… there are 115 band/orchestra/chorus students going to Dorney Park for the High Notes Music Festival in May. If each student asks just *5 people to donate $10 each*, that would more than pay for the cost of the buses for the trip! Please donate here and also share the link with family, friends, local businesses, etc. Thank you
JANUARY 8, 2025
Upcoming Important Dates
January 15 - Grade Level Eat Lunch Together Day
January 17 - School-Wide NED Assembly
January 17-24 - HSA Clothing Drive
January 20 - Snow Make-Up Day-School is in session today
January 23 - Superintendent Budget and Breakfast Meeting at 9:00am
January 27-31 - The Great Kindness ChallengeNEW! From the HBS Health Office - Please see the following information from our Health Office: HBS January Health Office Newsletter & Parent Info
NEW! Health Highlights-ATTENTION PARENTS for Kindergarten, Second, Fourth, and Fifth Grades - The January 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.
NEW! i-Ready Diagnostic - Please CLICK HERE to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 math and reading assessment.
NEW! Readington Preschool Information - Readington will host 2 preschool meetings in the month of February. Here is all of the information for these meetings:
February 3, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 am at the Board of Education Conference RoomVirtual Link https://meet.google.com/kvm-omdn-rvk
Incoming Parent Information Night is February 13, 2025 from 7:00-8:00pm and is
Virtual only https://meet.google.com/nph-pkig-iaq
Please see attached flyer Preschool Information FlyerHBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’ December edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin https://secure.smore.com/n/frx72-bobcat-bulletin
HBS Monthly Calendar - Please click here to view the January calendar.
HBS Yearbook Sales are OPEN! - The 2024-2025 Holland Brook Yearbook sales are now open. 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 as well as optional ads and love lines. Any questions, feel free to email hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us Online paysite: https://shop.memorybook.com
School Code: 249356MYearbook Photo Share - We want your pictures! The HBS 24-25 Yearbook would love to include some of the magical moments that you capture and now there is an easier way to share them! Please share any photos that you have taken since the beginning of the year to this PHOTO SHARE LINK. Please be sure to specify event name when submitting. Any questions, please reach out to Lindsay Salaj at hbsyearbook@readington.k12.nj.us
READINGTON HSA NEWS
H.S.A. JANUARY BUSINESS MEETING - January 15th, 2025 - Join us via Zoom for the 2nd H.S.A. Business Meeting of the 24-25 school year. Hear about all the wonderful activities going on at the schools, as well as fundraising updates. Reports will be shared by the Superintendent, Board of Education, Principals, and H.S.A. volunteers. Please see details below to join the meeting:
Time: Jan 15, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88056884567?pwd=QGRZUAaZxYtRcpt5gb5laWGdze4vq8.1Meeting ID: 880 5688 4567
Passcode: 992866
Phone Dial in: 305-224-1968SAVE THE DATE: February 7th 6pm to 8pm - We will be partying like it’s 1999, to celebrate Holland Brooks’ 25th birthday! This event will be a dance (games and other activities will be available) for all 4th and 5th graders. Pizza and snacks will be served. This is a drop off event. More details to come and we hope your student can be there to celebrate!
Tricky Tray! - Save the Date, March 22, 2025! Please see the flyer for more information. For questions, please reach out to Carolanne or Missy. carolannes@readingtonhsa.com or missym@readingtonhsa.com
Used Item Drive Starts Friday, January 17th and runs to January 24th. More information to follow.
FPAC News and Updates - Thank you to everyone who donated to our fall donation drive, we collected $870! Thank you to everyone who donated refreshments or helped out at the FPAC tables during the HBS/RMS Winter concerts. We raised $700 from the sales of snacks, water, and flowers!
5TH Grade Music Field Trip Donation Drive! Let’s do some math… there are 115 band/orchestra/chorus students going to Dorney Park for the High Notes Music Festival in May. If each student asks just *5 people to donate $10 each*, that would more than pay for the cost of the buses for the trip! Please donate here and also share the link with family, friends, local local businesses, etc. https://5th-grade-music-students-field-trip.cheddarup.com
