MAY 7, 2025

Upcoming Important Dates
May 5-May 9 - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 12-13, 15-16 - NJSLA Testing (Grade 4 and 5 ELA and Math)
May 19-20 - NJSLA Testing (Grade 5 Science)
May 20 - TBS Buddy Visit to HBS Grade 4
May 20 - HBS Spring Concert at HBS 6PM
May 23 - Early Dismissal - Curriculum Day
May 23 - Bobcat Bonanza
May 26 - School Closed - Memorial Day
May 27 - School Opened - Snow Make-up Day
May 27 - WHS Buddy Visit to HBS Grade 4
May 28 - Incoming Grade 4 Parent Night
May 29 - Music Trip to Dorney Park
May 30 - School-wide Assembly 

NEW!  NJSLA Testing Next Week - As a reminder, HBS will be administering the NJSLA ELA, Math and Science test beginning next week.  Testing will take place on Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16 for Grade 4 and Grade 5.  Grade 5 Science testing will take place on Monday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 20. 

NEW!  Field Day T-Shirt Sale - It's that time of year again! Field Day T-shirts will be available to purchase soon. Students have created the design, and there are four colors to choose from. Stay tuned for specific information on how to order in the next few days. Click here to see a preview of the design. 

NEW!  HBS and RMS Water Bottle Sale - This year, we will offer HBS Water Bottles for sale to our current 4th-grade students and RMS Water Bottles for sale to our 5th-grade students moving up to RMS.  Please click on the appropriate link to place your order.  HBS Water Bottle Order            RMS Water Bottle Order

NEW!  Honor Your Incoming 6th Grader - Honor your incoming 6th grader with a book donated to the RMS Library Media Center in their name. We'll include a nameplate on the inside cover of the book proclaiming "I was here first!" and give them the very first check out.  We will also include a star with their name in the LMC--a lasting and visible tribute! It's easy!  Just visit the RMS Adopt-a-Book Wish List on Amazon to send a book directly to RMS.   Books are listed that appeal to gamers, athletes, scientists, performers, readers, nature lovers, and more.  Don't see a fit for your student?  We'll find one!  Contact Mrs. Singer or view the webpage for more information.

NEW!  Attention Fourth and Fifth 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 FOURTH and FIFTH. 

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 Jersey Student Learning Assessment - Readington Township students in grades third through 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.

READINGTON HSA 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 - 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.

FPAC NEWS - ATTENTION 4TH-8TH GRADE BAND / ORCHESTRA / CHORUS PARENTS! The FPAC needs snacks, water, and volunteers for the upcoming May concerts. Please click the links to sign up! Thank you for supporting the FPAC.
HBS Snacks Link
RMS SNACKS LINK
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