February 2026
February 25, 2026
Upcoming Important Dates
February 18-March 3 - Parent Teacher Conference Scheduling Window Open
March 5 and 6 - Early Dismissal Days for Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 5 - Parent/Teacher Conferences in the afternoon and the evening
March 6 - Parent/Teacher Conferences in the afternoon
March 9-12 - Grade 4 Poetry in Residence
March 9 - School-Wide Assembly
March 13 - School is Closed for a Teacher In-Service Day
March 16 - Snow Make-Up Day-School is in Session
NEW! Spring Club Registration now open! - Please use the link below to register your student for a Spring Club. Registration will be open through Monday, March 2. Please follow the directions included on the registration form. Spring Club Registration Form
NEW! HBS Monthly Calendar - March Calendar Spirit Days
NEW! READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK– In celebration of Read Across America Week, I am excited to invite you and your children to a special virtual evening read-aloud with me, Dr. Moss, and our wonderful Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Berkin! Join us on Monday night (3/2/26) at 8:00 p.m. for a cozy and fun storytime right from the comfort of your home.
Grab your favorite blanket, get comfy, and log in using the Google Meet link below:Google Meet joining info: https://meet.google.com/frx-phwd-ixh. We look forward to sharing a story with our students and celebrating the joy of reading together. I hope to see you all there!
NEW! STRATEGIC PLANNING GRADES 4-5 PARENT FORUMS - The Readington Township learning community is preparing for the development of its 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. As part of this process, all parents will soon have the opportunity to respond to an online survey that includes open-ended questions and an opportunity for comment. Additionally, all parents are invited to join a virtual forum and/or an in-person forum with our facilitator, Judith Wilson. The forums are voluntary and no notes will be attributed to individuals. Parents of students in grades 4-5 are invited to join the following virtual forum: March 4 @ 7:00 p.m. / Grades 4-5 Parents Virtual. An in-person forum will be held on March 4th at 10:00 AM in the Board Office conference room attached to Holland Brook School at 52 Readington Road. While we have reserved specific times for each grade band in the district, please review all forum dates and times on our website and feel free to attend the one most convenient for you. Your ideas and recommendations will provide valuable input for this important work.
NEW! Family Information Sessions for NJSLA-A - Please CLICK HERE for information about the new adaptive state test being administered in the spring. The New Jersey Department of Education is hosting virtual information sessions to help families learn about the new tests.
Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences - Please click this letter for detailed information about our Spring Conferences, as the scheduling process has changed. Spring 2026 Conferences
NED’s Resiliency Ride - Ned’s Resiliency Ride assembly visited us on Friday, February 20. Please see these flyers for all of the detailed information regarding yoyo purchases NED's Assembly Information Espanol NED
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’s January edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin. https://app.smore.com/n/cfymp-bobcat-bulletin
Yearbook Ordering Information - The 2025-2026 Holland Brook School Yearbook is available to order now! Sales will run through May 1. Use this link and code to order your yearbook:
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ HBS Yearbook Code: 15518026
Summer Spark Enrichment Program - Welcome all incoming K-7th-grade students. Join us for Arts & Crafts, Cooking/Baking, Running & Sports & Singing/Performing Arts &/or STEM! Seventh-grade students have the option of joining our Spark Squad to gain leadership experience and earn service credit, all while enjoying the program experience.
Our outstanding staff is offering our hands-on, engaging weeks of fun with new projects & plans. We look forward to seeing your family for a delightful and fulfilling experience. Full and half-day programs are held the weeks of July 20 & July 27. See our website for details and to Register. Questions? SummerEnrichment@readington.k12.nj.us
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 Bobcat Ball- Thank you to our amazing chairs; Kristin, Samantha, Emily and Ally and to all our volunteers, Dr. Moss and HBS staff. You all made this event an amazing unforgettable night for all the students! We hope they all had as much fun as we did!
Save the Date - Readington HSA Movie Morning at the Theater - After a successful first run in December, we’re excited to bring back another special movie event for Readington families.Come enjoy a morning of adventure, teamwork, and classic Nintendo fun as Mario, Luigi, and the gang take to the stars in Super Mario Galaxy. It’s a great way to spend time with family, connect with the community, and support our schools.
Date: Saturday, April 19, Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Hillsborough Cinemas
More details on ticket sales will be shared soon.
Please contact Carolannes@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
HSA Trivia at The Rail - Back by popular demand, the Readington HSA is thrilled to invite you to St. Patty's Day Trivia at The Rail!!! Trivia will take place on Sunday, March 15th. Please follow the link for more information and to register today!!
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/hsa-trivia-at-the-rail/
FPAC News - RMS and HBS have some exciting performances coming up:
March 17, 7 PM - 7th/8th grade band with the Whitehouse Wind Symphony (RMS)
March 18, 6 PM - HBS Talent Show (HBS)
March 20, 7 PM - Java and Jams (RMS)
March 24, 7 PM - Showcase of Music (RMS)
We are looking for donations of snacks and water to sell at the performances, and also for some volunteers to work the snack tables.
Please sign up HERE to donate snacks/water, and/or sign up HERE to volunteer to sell. Thanks in advance for supporting the FPAC!
February 18, 2026
Upcoming Important Dates
February 19 - School-Wide Assembly-Jared Campbell performance
February 20 - School-Wide Assembly - NED’s Resiliency Ride
February 20 - Bobcat Ball today at 6PM at HBS
February 18-March 3 - Parent Teacher Conference Scheduling Window Open
NEW! Bobcat Homework Room - We are excited to introduce Bobcat Homework Room, a structured support opportunity for students who are struggling to complete homework, beginning on Thursday, February 12. Homework Room will take place during a student’s Bobcat Block lunch period only and will not interfere with recess. Students will be assigned to the Homework Room by their teacher as needed, and the focus will be on building responsibility, organization, and academic confidence. This is designed to be a positive support system to help students stay on track and feel successful in their learning.
If you, or a parent or guardian, would ever like your child to attend Homework Room for additional support, please let your child’s homeroom teacher know. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
NEW! Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences - Please click this letter for detailed information about our Spring Conferences, as the scheduling process has changed. Spring 2026 Conferences
NED’s Resiliency Ride - Ned’s Resiliency Ride assembly will be back at HBS again this year, on Friday, February 20. Please see these flyers for all of the detailed information. NED's Assembly Information Espanol NED
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’s January edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin. https://app.smore.com/n/cfymp-bobcat-bulletin
HBS Monthly Calendar - February Calendar
Yearbook Ordering Information - The 2025-2026 Holland Brook School Yearbook is available to order now! Sales will run through May 1. Use this link and code to order your yearbook:
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ HBS Yearbook Code: 15518026
Summer Spark Enrichment Program - Welcome all incoming K-7th-grade students. Join us for Arts & Crafts, Cooking/Baking, Running & Sports & Singing/Performing Arts &/or STEM! Seventh-grade students have the option of joining our Spark Squad to gain leadership experience and earn service credit, all while enjoying the program experience.
Our outstanding staff is offering our hands-on, engaging weeks of fun with new projects & plans. We look forward to seeing your family for a delightful and fulfilling experience. Full and half-day programs are held the weeks of July 20 & July 27. See our website for details and to Register. Questions? SummerEnrichment@readington.k12.nj.us
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
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER for Bobcat Ball at HBS-Friday,Feb. 20 6:00–8:00PM - Music & dancing with DJ Johnny, photo fun, pizza, snacks & refreshments, games and sports in the gym.
Dress a little fancy, dress cool, or dress comfy — just come ready to have fun! This is a drop-off event. Ticket sales close 2/18/25. https://my.cheddarup.com/c/bobcat-ball-hbs
Spirit Wear Sale—NOW OPEN! - The spring spirit wear sale is open! Spirit wear is the PERFECT way to show your school spirit! When those spirit days pop up on the school calendar, your kids will be ready to support their school! If your child is moving up to a different Readington school in September, consider getting their new school spirit wear now—spirit days start early in September! Purchasing spirit wear at this sale is a great way to support the HSA and one of our very own Readington family-owned businesses, ChillHippo!
Shop now until February 22nd! Items will be sent home with your child the week of March 23rd. https://chillhippo.com/pages/readingtion-township-school-district-hsa
Save the Date - Readington HSA Movie Morning at the Theater - After a successful first run in December, we’re excited to bring back another special movie event for Readington families. Come enjoy a morning of adventure, teamwork, and classic Nintendo fun as Mario, Luigi, and the gang take to the stars in Super Mario Galaxy. It’s a great way to spend time with family, connect with the community, and support our schools.
Date: Saturday, April 19, Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Hillsborough Cinemas
More details on ticket sales will be shared soon. Please contact Carolannes@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
Buy a Cash Calendar! - We’re excited to introduce our brand-new HSA fundraiser, the Cash Calendar Raffle game! For just $10, you can purchase a game card that gives you 22 chances to win cash or prizes. More than $1400 in cash and prizes have been donated by our generous local sponsors! It’s simple, fun, and directly supports the programs and experiences the HSA provides for our kids.
Sales are now open! Buy a card here: https://marchcashcalendar2026.cheddarup.com/
You may purchase as many calendars as you’d like to increase your chances of winning or to share with family and friends. All proceeds benefit our students. Participants must be 18 years or older to play. Thank you for your support! We appreciate you helping make a difference for our school community!
FPAC News - RMS and HBS have some exciting performances coming up:
March 17, 7 PM - 7th/8th grade band with the Whitehouse Wind Symphony (RMS)
March 18, 6 PM - HBS Talent Show (HBS)
March 20, 7 PM - Java and Jams (RMS)
March 24, 7 PM - Showcase of Music (RMS)
We are looking for donations of snacks and water to sell at the performances, and also for some volunteers to work the snack tables.
Please sign up HERE to donate snacks/water, and/or sign up HERE to volunteer to sell. Thanks in advance for supporting the FPAC!
February 11, 2026
Upcoming Important Dates
February 11 - Report Cards available in Genesis after 3PM
February 13 - Early Dismissal Day: Curriculum Day
February 13 - Spirit Day: Wear Red and/or Pink for Valentine’s Day
February 16 - School Closed in honor of Presidents Day
February 19 - School-Wide Assembly-Jared Campbell performance
February 20 - School-Wide Assembly - NED’s Resiliency Ride
February 20 - Bobcat Ball today at 6PM at HBS
NEW! Report Cards - Report cards are available in Genesis today.
NEW! Bobcat Homework Room - We are excited to introduce Bobcat Homework Room, a structured support opportunity for students who are struggling to complete homework, beginning on Thursday, February 12. Homework Room will take place during a student’s Bobcat Block lunch period only and will not interfere with recess. Students will be assigned to the Homework Room by their teacher as needed, and the focus will be on building responsibility, organization, and academic confidence. This is designed to be a positive support system to help students stay on track and feel successful in their learning.
If you, or a parent or guardian, would ever like your child to attend Homework Room for additional support, please let your child’s homeroom teacher know. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
NEW! Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences - Please click on this letter to see detailed information regarding our Spring Conferences. Spring 2026 Conferences
NEW! NED’s Resiliency Ride - Ned’s Resiliency Ride assembly will be back at HBS again this year, on Friday, February 20. Please see these flyers for all of the detailed information. NED's Assembly Information Espanol NED
NEW! Attention Special Education Parents - Progress Reports for the 2nd marking period are available to be viewed in Genesis. To view your student's Progress Report, log in to your account and follow these steps:
- Go to the bottom of the Parent Portal Summary Page,
- Click on the "View Special Ed Documents" button displayed toward the bottom of the page
- Click "OK" in the pop up box to access your child's documents.
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’s January edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin. https://app.smore.com/n/cfymp-bobcat-bulletin
HBS Monthly Calendar and Spirit Days - February Calendar February Spirit Days
Yearbook Ordering Information - The 2025-2026 Holland Brook School Yearbook is available to order now! Sales will run through May 1. Use this link and code to order your yearbook:
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ HBS Yearbook Code: 15518026
i-Ready Diagnostic Results Available - Students have completed the Mid-Year i-Ready Diagnostics in Reading and Math.
Please CLICK HERE for directions on how to review your child's reports.
Resultados de diagnóstico i-Ready disponibles - Los estudiantes han completado el Diagnóstico i-Ready en Lectura y Matemáticas.
HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para obtener instrucciones sobre cómo revisar los informes de su hijo.
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 4th. All parent nomination forms must be completed online no later than March 20th. 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/curriculum/curriculum-department/gifted-and-talented-k-8-program
Summer Spark Enrichment Program - Welcome all incoming K - 7th grade students. Join us for Arts & Crafts, Cooking/Baking, Running & Sports & Singing/Performing Arts &/or STEM! Seventh-grade students have the option of joining our Spark Squad to gain leadership experience and earn service credit, all while enjoying the program experience.
Our outstanding staff is offering our hands-on, engaging weeks of fun with new projects & plans. We look forward to seeing your family for a delightful and fulfilling experience. Full and half-day programs are held the weeks of July 20 & July 27. See our website for details and to Register. Questions? SummerEnrichment@readington.k12.nj.us
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
Bobcat Ball at HBS-Friday, February 20, 6:00–8:00PM - Music & dancing with DJ Johnny, photo fun, pizza, snacks & refreshments, games and sports in the gym.
Dress a little fancy, dress cool, or dress comfy — just come ready to have fun! This is a drop-off event. Ticket sales close 2/18/25. https://my.cheddarup.com/c/bobcat-ball-hbs
Spirit Wear Sale is NOW OPEN! The spring spirit wear sale is open! Spirit wear is the PERFECT way to show your school spirit! When those spirit days pop up on the school calendar, your kids will be ready to support their school! If your child is moving up to a different Readington school in September, consider getting their new school spirit wear now—spirit days start early in September! Purchasing spirit wear at this sale is a great way to support the HSA and one of our very own Readington family-owned businesses, ChillHippo!
Shop now until February 22nd! Items will be sent home with your child the week of March 23rd. https://chillhippo.com/pages/readingtion-township-school-district-hsa
Buy a Cash Calendar! - We’re excited to introduce our brand-new HSA fundraiser, the Cash Calendar Raffle game! For just $10, you can purchase a game card that gives you 22 chances to win cash or prizes. More than $1400 in cash and prizes have been donated by our generous local sponsors! It’s simple, fun, and directly supports the programs and experiences the HSA provides for our kids.
Sales are now open! Buy a card here: https://marchcashcalendar2026.cheddarup.com/
You may purchase as many calendars as you’d like to increase your chances of winning or to share with family and friends. All proceeds benefit our students. Participants must be 18 years or older to play. Thank you for your support! We appreciate you helping make a difference for our school community!
FPAC News - RMS and HBS have some exciting performances coming up:
March 17, 7 PM - 7th/8th grade band with the Whitehouse Wind Symphony (RMS)
March 18, 6 PM - HBS Talent Show (HBS)
March 20, 7 PM - Java and Jams (RMS)
March 24, 7 PM - Showcase of Music (RMS)
We are looking for donations of snacks and water to sell at the performances, and also for some volunteers to work the snack tables.
Please sign up HERE to donate snacks/water, and/or sign up HERE to volunteer to sell. Thanks in advance for supporting the FPAC!
February 4, 2026
Upcoming Important Dates
February 2-February 6 - The Soup-er Bowl Food Drive
February 2-February 11 - Student Leadership Sweet Messages Project
February 6 - Spirit Day: Wear Red for Women’s Heart Health
February 9 - Jersey Day: Wear your favorite football jersey in celebration of the Super Bowl
February 11 - Report Cards available in Genesis today after 3PM
February 13 - Early Dismissal Day: Curriculum Day
February 13 - Spirit Day: Wear Red and/or Pink for Valentine’s Day
February 16 - School Closed in honor of Presidents Day
NEW! HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’s January edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin. https://app.smore.com/n/cfymp-bobcat-bulletin
NEW! Yearbook Ordering Information - The 2025-2026 Holland Brook School Yearbook is available to order now! Sales will run through May 1. Use this link and code to order your yearbook:
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ HBS Yearbook Code: 15518026
NEW! i-Ready Diagnostic Results Available - Students have completed the Mid-Year i-Ready Diagnostics in Reading and Math.
Please CLICK HERE for directions on how to review your child's reports.
Resultados de diagnóstico i-Ready disponibles - Los estudiantes han completado el Diagnóstico i-Ready en Lectura y Matemáticas.
HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para obtener instrucciones sobre cómo revisar los informes de su hijo.
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 4th. All parent nomination forms must be completed online no later than March 20th. 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/curriculum/curriculum-department/gifted-and-talented-k-8-program
HBS Monthly Calendar and Spirit Days - February Calendar February Spirit Days
HBS Student Leadership’s Sweet Messages Project - Student Leadership Sweet Messages project will run from Monday, February 2, through Wednesday, February 11. Please review this information for all of the details.
HBS Student Leadership Soup-er Bowl - Student Leadership will be collecting non-perishable food donations beginning January 26 through February 6. Let’s tackle filling the pantry! All donations will go to the Readington area Starfish. Donation Information
Summer Spark Enrichment Program - Welcome all incoming K - 7th grade students. Join us for Arts & Crafts, Cooking/Baking, Running & Sports & Singing/Performing Arts &/or STEM! Seventh-grade students have the option of joining our Spark Squad to gain leadership experience and earn service credit, all while enjoying the program experience.
Our outstanding staff is offering our hands-on, engaging weeks of fun with new projects & plans. We look forward to seeing your family for a delightful and fulfilling experience. Full and half-day programs are held the weeks of July 20 & July 27. See our website for details and to Register. Questions? SummerEnrichment@readington.k12.nj.us
Preschool / Grades K-1 New Student Online Registration – Readington Township Public School District is conducting full-day Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade new student online registration for the 2026-2027 school year. The online registration process will officially open on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. If your child is currently enrolled in the district’s preschool program, you do not need to register for Kindergarten. If you wish to enroll your child for the first time in Preschool, Kindergarten, or First Grade, please click here.
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 Students, You’re Invited to the Bobcat Ball, Friday, Feb. 20th - Details and ticket sales below! We hope to see you there!
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/bobcat-ball-hbs
Spirit Wear Sale - Starts Friday! - The HSA Spring Spirit Wear Sale starts on Friday, February 6th! Store site information will be pushed out on PTBoard and the HSA Facebook page on Friday and next Wednesday in the Genesis Blast.
Is your child moving up to a different Readington school in September? Now is the perfect time to grab spirit wear for the school they’re moving up to (spirit days start early in September) The HSA is working with a local Readington business (ChillHippo) for this sale. Purchasing spirit wear during this sale is a great way to support the HSA and a local business!
Save the Date!: 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 at colorrun@readingtonhsa.com.
Coming Soon: The Cash Calendar! - We’re excited to introduce a brand new HSA fundraiser: the Cash Calendar Raffle game! For $10, you can purchase a game card to give you 22 chances to win, with a winner announced every weekday for the entire month of March. More than $1400 in cash and prizes have been donated by our generous local sponsors! You can buy multiple cards for more chances to win.
It’s simple, fun, and supports the programs and experiences the HSA provides for our students.
Ticket sales will open soon, stay tuned! For more information, please contact Kait E. at kaitlyne@readingtonhsa.com. Thank you!