December 2025
DECEMBER 17, 2025
Upcoming Important Dates
December 17 - HBS Winter Concert 6pm at HBS
December 18 - Spirit Day-”Ugly” Sweater Day: wear your “ugly” sweater to school
December 19 - Spirit Day-Blue and White Day: Grade 4 wear white and Grade 5 wear blue
December 22 - Spirit Day-Holiday PJ Day: wear your favorite holiday pajamas
December 23 - Spirit Day - Wear your favorite holiday attire today
December 23 - Early Dismissal - winter recess
December 24-Janaury 4 - School Closed for Winter Break
January 5 - Classes resume
NEW! HBS Monthly Calendar and Spirit Days - January Parent Calendar January Spirit Days
NEW! HBS Winter Concert - Our HBS Winter Concert will take place tonight, Wednesday, December 17th at 6 PM, at Holland Brook School, featuring the 5th Grade Gold Band, 5th Grade Orchestra, 4th/5th Grade Chorus, and Samba. We'd love to see you there!
Medication Request Form Procedure Change - Effective immediately, all medications administered during the school day - including over-the-counter (OTC) medications - now require a written medical order from a physician or nurse practitioner. This change aligns with requirements set forth by the New Jersey Department of Education and the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Please note that a new form must be submitted each school year. Please see the attached for more information.
OTC Medication Notification Medication Request Form
HBS Talent Show - We are excited to bring back our second annual HBS Talent Show on Wednesday, March 18th! We have 8 open slots this year for your talents. If you or a group have a fun talent you'd like to share (instruments you play, dances, special talents, etc.), go ahead and fill out this form! Auditions will be in late January. https://forms.gle/jCUjQnkdsxA3PkN7A
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’s November edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin. https://secure.smore.com/n/rh76a-bobcat-bulletin
HBS 2025-2026 Yearbook Information - Yearbook Photos Needed - The yearbook club is looking for some fresh perspectives! If you have photos of school events, we'd love to see them. Share your yearbook-worthy shots with our team using this link: https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=BOBCATYB-26, and maybe you'll see your stunning shots in our final copy.
Camp Invention - Camp Invention will return to Holland Brook School in the summer of 2026, from August 3-6, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM each day. Campers will range from Rising K-6th grade. We are currently hiring Instructors for the Camp. Join us for an unforgettable and empowering summer teaching experience! Click these links to learn more - Instructor Flyer Information Salary Information
- Instructors can register 2 immediate children for FREE!! Discount code ED26 (1 code allowed per Instructor; code will discount 100% off up to 2 immediate children on your order)
Camp Invention Registration - Camp Invention sign-ups are ongoing. Please see this flyer for the details on how to sign up. Camp Invention Information
READINGTON HSA NEWS
Clothing and Used Item Drive Coming Soon! - Save the date! The H.S.A.'s Winter clothing and used item drive starts on Thursday, January 8th and runs until Thursday, January 15th. Please click here to see donation guidelines. Contact our clothing drive chair, Jen Kohlberg, at mcnulty.j@gmail.com with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE: Readington Township Color Run - May 31st! - Get ready for a burst of color and fun at our District-Wide Color Run! This exciting event is open to all friends and families—including those from neighboring towns—we want everyone to join in on the fun!! More exciting details, including fundraising opportunities and ways to participate, will be released the week after Spring Break. If you’re interested in volunteering, becoming a sponsor, or have any questions, please email Amanda McPherson (Event Chair) at colorrun@readingtonhsa.com.
Thank You for a Season of Support - As we wrap up 2025, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing families for your support, time, and generosity throughout the year. Whether you volunteered at an event, sent in supplies, or cheered us on from afar…your involvement made a difference in our school community.We wish you and your families a joyful, restful winter break and look forward to another wonderful year together in 2026!
Warmly,
Your HSA Team
FPAC Gift Card Sale! - Shop for gift cards to stores like Target, Lowe's, Stop & Shop, Walmart…. Each card purchased earns money for the FPAC. Click here to shop. Thank you for your support!
DECEMBER 10, 2025
Upcoming Important Dates
December 12 - HBS Special School-wide Project - Helping Hands
December 15 - Spirit Day-White-Out: wear white to school
December 16 - Spirit Day-Merry and Bright: wear blue, yellow, green, red, black and/or white
December 17 - HBS Winter Concert 6pm at HBS
December 17 - Spirit Day-Candy Cane Day: wear red and white
December 18 - Spirit Day-”Ugly” Sweater Day: wear your “ugly” sweater to school
December 19 - Spirit Day-Blue and White Day: Grade 4 wear white and Grade 5 wear blue
December 22 - Spirit Day-Holiday PJ Day: wear your favorite holiday pajamas
December 23 - Spirit Day - Wear your favorite holiday attire today
December 23 - Early Dismissal - winter recess
December 24-Janaury 4 - School Closed for Winter Break
January 5 - Classes resume
NEW! Medication Request Form Procedure Change - Effective immediately, all medications administered during the school day - including over-the-counter (OTC) medications - now require a written medical order from a physician or nurse practitioner. This change aligns with requirements set forth by the New Jersey Department of Education and the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Please note that a new form must be submitted each school year. Please see the attached for more information.
OTC Medication Notification Medication Request Form
NEW! - Parent Pick-up Reminder - As a friendly reminder, if you need to pick up your student early on any day, we ask that you pick them up no later than 2:15pm, so that we can ensure a safe and timely bus dismissal at 2:33pm. Thank you for your support and cooperation.
NEW! HBS Winter Concert - Our HBS Winter Concert will take place on Wednesday, December 17th at 6 PM, at Holland Brook School, featuring the 5th Grade Gold Band, 5th Grade Orchestra, 4th/5th Grade Chorus, and Samba. We'd love to see you there!
NEW! HBS Talent Show - We are excited to bring back our second annual HBS Talent Show on Wednesday, March 18th! We have 8 open slots this year for your talents. If you or a group have a fun talent you'd like to share (instruments you play, dances, special talents, etc.), go ahead and fill out this form! Auditions will be in late January. https://forms.gle/jCUjQnkdsxA3PkN7A
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’s November edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin. https://secure.smore.com/n/rh76a-bobcat-bulletin
HBS Monthly Calendar and Spirit Days - December Parent Calendar
December Spirit Days
HBS 2025-2026 Yearbook Information - Yearbook Photos Needed - The yearbook club is looking for some fresh perspectives! If you have photos of school events, we'd love to see them. Share your yearbook-worthy shots with our team using this link: https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=BOBCATYB-26, and maybe you'll see your stunning shots in our final copy.
Student Leadership Club Announcement - HBS Student Leadership will be collecting new scarves, gloves, mittens, hats, and socks for the holiday season, from December 1 to December 15. All donations will go to Starfish Food Pantry. Student Leadership Flyer
Recess Reminder - As we move into the winter months, we will continue to go outside for recess, weather permitting. Please ensure your child comes to school with a jacket and appropriate layers to stay warm and comfortable during outdoor play. Thank you for your support!
Camp Invention - Camp Invention will return to Holland Brook School in the summer of 2026, from August 3-6, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM each day. Campers will range from Rising K-6th grade. We are currently hiring Instructors for the Camp. Join us for an unforgettable and empowering summer teaching experience! Click these links to learn more - Instructor Flyer Information Salary Information
- Instructors can register 2 immediate children for FREE!! Discount code ED26 (1 code allowed per Instructor; code will discount 100% off up to 2 immediate children on your order)
Camp Invention Registration - Camp Invention sign-ups are ongoing. Please see this flyer for the details on how to sign up. Camp Invention Information
READINGTON HSA NEWS
Thank You! - To all those who attended our first annual HSA Holiday Vendor Event this past weekend! We thank you all for your attendance and look forward to more years to come.
LAST CALL - Join the Readington HSA for a Movie - December 13 - Grab your popcorn and your friends, the Readington HSA is hosting a special showing of Zootopia 2 at the Hillsborough Cinemas on Saturday, December 13th!
Come enjoy an afternoon of laughter, adventure, and community as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return to the big screen. It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season with your family and support our schools!
Location: Hillsborough Cinemas
Purchase your tickets here: https://zootopia2-tickets.cheddarup.com/
Please contact Carolannes@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
FPAC Gift Card Sale! - Shop for gift cards to stores like Target, Lowe's, Stop & Shop, Walmart…. Each card purchased earns money for the FPAC. Click here to shop. Thank you for your support!
DECEMBER 3, 2025
Upcoming Important Dates
December 1-December 15 - Student Leadership Hat, Glove, Scarf, and Sock Drive
December 2-December 4 - HSA Winter Shoppe
December 4 - Spirit Day-Disney Day: Wear your favorite Disney attire to school
December 10 - Spirit Day: Wear a Holiday Hat, Scarf and/or socks day
December 12 - HBS Special School-wide Project - Helping Hands
December 17 - HBS Winter Concert 6pm at HBS
NEW! HBS 2025-2026 Yearbook Information - Yearbook Photos Needed - The yearbook club is looking for some fresh perspectives! If you have photos of school events, we'd love to see them. Share your yearbook-worthy shots with our team using this link: https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=BOBCATYB-26, and maybe you'll see your stunning shots in our final copy.
NEW! Winter Club Registration Information - Winter Club Registration is now active and will be available through December 8. The form below provides detailed information about the Registration process, as well as a link to our HBS Club Catalog. This catalog will give you an idea of the clubs being offered this time of year and when they will meet. Once registration is complete, you will receive information from the Club advisor of the Club your student will be participating in. As a reminder, please only add your student to a waitlist if you were unable to register them for that club. bit.ly/HBS-CLUBS
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’s November edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin. https://secure.smore.com/n/rh76a-bobcat-bulletin
HBS Monthly Calendar and Spirit Days - December Parent Calendar
December Spirit Days
Student Leadership Club Announcement - HBS Student Leadership will be collecting new scarves, gloves, mittens, hats, and socks for the holiday season, from December 1 to December 15. All donations will go to Starfish Food Pantry. Student Leadership Flyer
Recess Reminder - As we move into the winter months, we will continue to go outside for recess, weather permitting. Please ensure your child comes to school with a jacket and appropriate layers to stay warm and comfortable during outdoor play. Thank you for your support!
Camp Invention - Camp Invention will return to Holland Brook School in the summer of 2026, from August 3-6, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM each day. Campers will range from Rising K-6th grade. We are currently hiring Instructors for the Camp. Join us for an unforgettable and empowering summer teaching experience! Click these links to learn more - Instructor Flyer Information Salary Information
- Instructors can register 2 immediate children for FREE!! Discount code ED26 (1 code allowed per Instructor; code will discount 100% off up to 2 immediate children on your order)
Camp Invention Registration - Camp Invention sign-ups are ongoing. Please see this flyer for the details on how to sign up. Camp Invention Information
READINGTON HSA NEWS
HBS Winter Shoppe - HBS Holiday Shoppe is open and running through Thursday 12/4. Don’t worry if your child missed their shopping time or forgot something time is allotted on Thursday for students to go back in and shop if needed. Thank you so much to our chairs Kristin McHale and Lindsay Salaj for all their hard work and our volunteers for always being there to help and support the students.
This Weekend! HSA Holiday Vendor Event This December 7th - Tickets are now on sale for the first annual HSA Holiday Vendor Event, which will be on December 7th from 10 to 4. Tickets are $3 per adult (kids 14 and under are free!) and can be pre-purchased by clicking here or at the door. With 40+ amazing vendors, you don’t want to miss this exciting day! We are also looking for volunteers to help! If you are interested in helping, please click here to sign up and enjoy free admission to the event.
Join the Readington HSA for a Movie - December 13 - Grab your popcorn and your friends, the Readington HSA is hosting a special showing of Zootopia 2 at the Hillsborough Cinemas on Saturday, December 13th! Come enjoy an afternoon of laughter, adventure, and community as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return to the big screen. It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season with your family and support our schools!
Location: Hillsborough Cinemas
Purchase your tickets here: https://zootopia2-tickets.cheddarup.com/
Please contact Carolannes@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
FPAC Concert Program Shoutouts - Click HERE to add a shoutout to your favorite young performer in their winter concert programs.
Winter Concert Help - The FPAC needs help during the RMS and HBS winter concerts. Sign up HERE to donate snacks, water and/or your time! Thank you in advance!