Genesis Blast
April 29, 2026
Monday, May 11th: Kindergarten Parent Orientation, see below
Wednesday May 13-15th: 3rd grade Testing at TBS
Wednesday, May 20th: Spring Concerts at TBS
Wednesday, May 20th: Family Dinner Take Home After Concerts
NEW! TBS May Character Word: Our new character word for the month of May is Courage.
Our affirmation for the month of May are:
week of May 4th- May 8th : I am courageous.
week of May 11th-15th: I stood up for what is good and right even if it is scary.
week of May 18th-22nd: Sometimes having courage means not going through with something if it doesn't feel right.
week of May 26th-29th: I have courage to accomplish what I set out to do because I believe that I can even if it feels impossible.
NEW! May Parent Calender: Click Here
NEW! TBS Spring Concerts:
Dear Three Bridges Family:
I am thankful and excited to be preparing for the concerts here at Three Bridges School with our wonderful students. I eagerly anticipate sharing this experience with our students, families and the entire school community. Here is the concert schedule for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Kindergarten: 9:00 am - Do not arrive until 8:50 due to bus and drop-off traffic
Grade Two: 10:00 am
Grade Three: 1:30 pm
Grade One: 2:30 pm, A sign up form will be released for grade 1 parents that want to take home their student at the conclusion of the last concert.
Each concert will be in the cafeteria.
Students are encouraged to dress-up for this special occasion. Wear your “Sunday best”.
Mr. Tipton, Music Teacher
NEW! TBS Take Home Dinner after the concerts!: As a Student Activity Account Fundraiser, we will be having a Take Home Dinner event on May 20th. After each grade level concert parents will be able to pick up a pre-purchased dinner. Dinners will be from Sorella's, and more details will follow.
Kindergarten Kickoff Camp: Register by May 1st, spots fill up every year! Click Here to see flyer, CLICK HERE to register. Great way to prepare your child for Kindergarten.
TBS KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION: Attention Parents/guardians/caregivers (this event is not intended for children) will be held on Monday, May 11, from 6:30–7:00 PM at TBS. This is an opportunity for parents to meet our principal and learn about Kindergarten at our school.
Special Education Parents: Progress Reports for the third marking period are available to be viewed in Genesis. To view your student's Progress Report, log into your account and follow these steps:
1. Go to the bottom of the Parent Portal Summary Page.
2. Click on the "View Special Ed Documents" button displayed toward the bottom of the page.
3. Click "OK" in the pop up box to access your child's documents.
Hunterdon Special Child Health Services 2026 Summer Camp Listing: A valuable resource for families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or chronic or acute health conditions. This guide includes a range of day and overnight camp options designed to provide safe, engaging, and inclusive experiences for youth with diverse needs. In addition to camp descriptions, families will find websites, contact information, and resources for additional camp listings, as well as ideas for funding and financial assistance.
We encourage families to explore this resource to identify programs that best match their child’s interests and support needs, and to begin planning early, as many camps have application deadlines or limited enrollment.
Dr. Higgins Newsletter: Click Here
April Parent Calendar: Click Here
HSA News Week of 4/29/26
Upcoming Events:
Staff Appreciation Week: 5/4-5/8
Field Day: 5/29
Spring Block Party: 6/5
We are looking forward to a wonderful 2025-2026 school year! We are able to inform you of important information through these Genesis blasts, our Facebook page (Facebook.com/readingtonhsa) and PTBoard. Sign up for PTBoard at readingtonhsa.ptboard.com with code DKTAUN. Make sure to add your children to their classes for class specific updates.
Please contact Jessica Cofoni at jessicac@readingtonhsa.com or Jo Serafyn at jos@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
Field Day
Save the date for TBS Olympic Field Day on Friday, May 29th! Volunteer signups and details coming soon.
HSA District News
COOK'S NIGHT OFF:
Back by Popular Demand, we are partnering with QCrew for our Spring Cook's Night Off!! SAVE THE DATE, May 13th, where you can order delicious tenders, BBQ items and awesome sides for dinner! Leave the kitchen mess behind, just heat and eat! More details and ordering information coming next week!!!
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: President, HBS VP and more! For more information on the opportunities, please click HERE. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact nominations@readingtonhsa.com.
Our First-Ever Color Run Fundraiser is underway!
Our district-wide Color Run will take place on May 31, and students are entering the second week of our fundraising window! The more the student raises, the cooler the prizes they can earn! Fundraising runs through May 5th. Please click here to register your child. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor please see our google form here. We cannot wait to see our Readington families come together for this fun and colorful event while raising funds for our schools!
Genesis Blast
April 22, 2026
Tomorrow! Thursday, April 23rd: Take Your Child to Work Day, see form below
Monday, May 11th: Kindergarten Parent Orientation, see below
Wednesday May 13-15th: 3rd grade Testing at TBS
Wednesday, May 20th: Spring Concerts at TBS
NEW! Special Education Parents: Progress Reports for the third marking period are available to be viewed in Genesis. To view your student's Progress Report, log into your account and follow these steps:
1. Go to the bottom of the Parent Portal Summary Page.
2. Click on the "View Special Ed Documents" button displayed toward the bottom of the page.
3. Click "OK" in the pop up box to access your child's documents.
NEW! Hunterdon Special Child Health Services 2026 Summer Camp Listing: A valuable resource for families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or chronic or acute health conditions. This guide includes a range of day and overnight camp options designed to provide safe, engaging, and inclusive experiences for youth with diverse needs. In addition to camp descriptions, families will find websites, contact information, and resources for additional camp listings, as well as ideas for funding and financial assistance.
We encourage families to explore this resource to identify programs that best match their child’s interests and support needs, and to begin planning early, as many camps have application deadlines or limited enrollment.
NEW! Kindergarten Kickoff Camp: Register by May 1st, spots fill up every year! Click Here to see flyer, CLICK HERE to register. Great way to prepare your child for Kindergarten.
Take Your Child to Work Day: Please use this form CLICK HERE to sign your child up for the April 23rd Take your Child to Work Day. The Readington Township School District acknowledges that Thursday, April 23, 2026 is “Take Your Child to Work Day”. We recognize that there can be valuable learning experiences offered in the work environment.
In order for Three Bridges School to anticipate the number of children who will be out of school on April 23, 2026, we created a google form for you to fill out. This google form will close on April 22nd at 10pm. After that time a phone call to the attendance line will be necessary. The attendance line at TBS is 908-534-5731.
Take Your Child to Work Day is a state excused absence and will not count towards your child's overall absenteeism. They will be responsible for any missed work or assignments. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Dr. Higgins Newsletter: Click Here
April Parent Calendar: Click Here
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION: All current preschool families whose children will age out of the preschool program for the 2026–2027 school year will be automatically enrolled in Kindergarten within Readington Township Public Schools at either Whitehouse Elementary School or Three Bridges Elementary School.
Please note that a Kindergarten Orientation for parents/guardians/caregivers (this event is not intended for children) will be held on Monday, May 11, from 6:30–7:00 PM at your child’s assigned school. Kindly mark your calendars and plan to attend.
HSA News Week of 4/22/26
We are looking forward to a wonderful 2025-2026 school year! We are able to inform you of important information through these Genesis blasts, our Facebook page (Facebook.com/readingtonhsa) and PTBoard. Sign up for PTBoard at readingtonhsa.ptboard.com with code DKTAUN. Make sure to add your children to their classes for class specific updates.
Please contact Jessica Cofoni at jessicac@readingtonhsa.com or Jo Serafyn at jos@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
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: President, HBS VP and more! For more information on the opportunities, please click HERE. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact nominations@readingtonhsa.com.
Our First-Ever Color Run Fundraiser is underway!
Our district-wide Color Run will take place on May 31, and students are entering the second week of our fundraising window! The more the student raises, the cooler the prizes they can earn! Fundraising runs through May 5th.
Please click here to register your child. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor please see our google form here.
We cannot wait to see our Readington families come together for this fun and colorful event while raising funds for our schools!
FPAC NEWS - Spring Concerts:
The HBS and RMS Spring Concerts are coming up in May! Here is some important info:
Send a shoutout to your child at their spring concert! Shoutouts will appear in their spring concert programs. Only $3 per shoutout. Click here to purchase: Concert Program Shoutouts
The FPAC is also looking for some donations for the spring concerts. Can you donate some snacks, water, or your time? See the following sign up links: Snack and Water Donations and/or Snack Table Help. Thanks for supporting the FPAC!
Genesis Blast
April 15, 2026
Friday, April 17th - Paws for Peace Buddy meetings
Thursday, April 23rd: Take Your Child to Work Day
NEW! Spring PAC Meeting: Please join the ESL department on Thursday 4/16 at 1:00 at WHS (room 210) for our Spring Parent Advisory meeting. We will be discussing Home Literacy Skills. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Les invitamos a unirse al departamento de ESL el jueves 16 de abril a la 1:00 p m. en WHS (salón 210) para nuestra reunión de asesoramiento para padres de primavera. Hablaremos sobre habilidades de lectoescritura en el hogar. ¡Los esperamos!
NEW! The New Jersey Department of Education is conducting a countywide needs assessment to strengthen services for children and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. As part of this effort, Region I is partnering with Monarch Housing Associates to gather feedback from all families, regardless of housing status. We invite you to complete a brief, confidential survey (approximately 10 minutes) to help identify gaps in services and improve communication, connections, and supports for our community. Your input is valuable and appreciated.
English Survey – https://www.surveymonkey.
Spanish Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.
The survey will remain open until June 12, 2026.
NEW! Take Your Child to Work Day: Please use this form CLICK HERE to sign your child up for the April 23rd Take your Child to Work Day. The Readington Township School District acknowledges that Thursday, April 23, 2026 is “Take Your Child to Work Day”. We recognize that there can be valuable learning experiences offered in the work environment.
In order for Three Bridges School to anticipate the number of children who will be out of school on April 23, 2026, we created a google form for you to fill out. This google form will close on April 22nd at 10pm. After that time a phone call to the attendance line will be necessary. The attendance line at TBS is 908-534-5731.
Take Your Child to Work Day is a state excused absence and will not count towards your child's overall absenteeism. They will be responsible for any missed work or assignments. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Dr. Higgins Newsletter: Click Here
April Parent Calendar: Click Here
Summer Spark Enrichment Program: Registration is Closing April 30! Register now for one of the remaining spots in our engaging, hands-on program being held this July. If the course you like is closed, please send me an email. Innovative Explorers, Kitchen Creations, Crafting Campers include many activities from which students can choose. See details here. https://bit.ly/SummerSpark-RPS
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION: All current preschool families whose children will age out of the preschool program for the 2026–2027 school year will be automatically enrolled in Kindergarten within Readington Township Public Schools at either Whitehouse Elementary School or Three Bridges Elementary School.
Please note that a Kindergarten Orientation for parents/guardians/caregivers (this event is not intended for children) will be held on Monday, May 11, from 6:30–7:00 PM at your child’s assigned school. Kindly mark your calendars and plan to attend.
NEW JERSEY STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT-ADAPTIVE: The New Jersey Department of Education has updated the state assessment administered to students in grades 3 through 8. Due to new state requirements, the district has had to adjust our testing calendar. Please CLICK HERE for details regarding the new adaptive assessment and our updated testing dates.
April Character Word of the Month:
Hello TBS Families. Our new character word for the month of April is Honesty.
Our affirmations for the month are:
Week 1: March 31st- April 2nd - I say what I mean and mean what I say.
Week 2: April 13th - April 17th-I tell the truth even when it is hard.
Week 3: April 20th- April 24th - I am trustworthy
Week 3: April 27th- May 1st- I respect those who tell the truth about me.
Tips for fostering Honesty at home: Click Here
HSA News Week of 4/15/26
Upcoming Events:
4/16 - Last day to order 25/26 Yearbooks!
We are looking forward to a wonderful 2025-2026 school year! We are able to inform you of important information through these Genesis blasts, our Facebook page (Facebook.com/readingtonhsa) and PTBoard. Sign up for PTBoard at readingtonhsa.ptboard.com with code DKTAUN. Make sure to add your children to their classes for class specific updates.
Please contact Jessica Cofoni at jessicac@readingtonhsa.com or Jo Serafyn at jos@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
Yearbook: Don’t delay! Yearbook sales are closing TOMORROW, 4/16! Order your yearbook here: https://shop.memorybook.com/login
School code is 227558M
Please share any school photos for the yearbook:
https://photos.jostens.com/6ZZNNW
HSA District News
🌟 Movie Morning: Super Mario Galaxy! 🌟
Come enjoy a morning of adventure, teamwork, and classic Nintendo fun as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and the gang take to the stars in Super Mario Galaxy!
Tickets are only $10 and every ticket helps support our school community! Even if you’ve already seen the movie, there’s nothing like experiencing the galactic action all over again on the big screen with your friends!
Date: Sunday, April 19, Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Hillsborough Cinemas
Purchase tickets here:
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/mario-tickets/items
Please contact Carolannes@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
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: President, HBS VP and more! For more information on the opportunities, please click HERE. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact nominations@readingtonhsa.com.
District Wide Color Run
The Color Run is officially here. Our district-wide Color Run will take place on May 31, and fundraising kicked off today.
All students will bring home a flyer this week with more details, or you can click here to register.
We cannot wait to see our Readington families come together for this fun and colorful event while raising funds for our schools!
Genesis Blast
April 1, 2026
Important Dates:
Thursday, April 2nd: Early Dismissal at 1:00PM
Friday, April 3rd: School Closed - Spring Recess Begins
Thursday, April 23rd: Take Your Child to Work Day
NEW! Dr. Higgins Newsletter: Click Here
NEW! April Parent Calendar: Click Here
NEW! Summer Spark Enrichment Program: Registration is Closing April 30! Register now for one of the remaining spots in our engaging, hands-on program being held this July. If the course you like is closed, please send me an email. Innovative Explorers, Kitchen Creations, Crafting Campers include many activities from which students can choose. See details here. https://bit.ly/SummerSpark-RPS
NEW! KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION: All current preschool families whose children will age out of the preschool program for the 2026–2027 school year will be automatically enrolled in Kindergarten within Readington Township Public Schools at either Whitehouse Elementary School or Three Bridges Elementary School.
Please note that a Kindergarten Orientation for parents/guardians/caregivers (this event is not intended for children) will be held on Monday, May 11, from 6:30–7:00 PM at your child’s assigned school. Kindly mark your calendars and plan to attend.
NEW JERSEY STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT-ADAPTIVE: The New Jersey Department of Education has updated the state assessment administered to students in grades 3 through 8. Due to new state requirements, the district has had to adjust our testing calendar. Please CLICK HERE for details regarding the new adaptive assessment and our updated testing dates.
April Character Word of the Month:
Hello TBS Families. Our new character word for the month of April is Honesty.
Our affirmations for the month are:
Week 1: March 31st- April 2nd - I say what I mean and mean what I say.
Week 2: April 13th - April 17th-I tell the truth even when it is hard.
Week 3: April 20th- April 24th - I am trustworthy
Week 3: April 27th- May 1st- I respect those who tell the truth about me.
Tips for fostering Honesty at home: Click Here
HSA News Week of 4/1/26
Upcoming Events:
4/2 - Deadline to purchase yearbook ads/lovelines
We are looking forward to a wonderful 2025-2026 school year! We are able to inform you of important information through these Genesis blasts, our Facebook page (Facebook.com/readingtonhsa) and PTBoard. Sign up for PTBoard at readingtonhsa.ptboard.com with code DKTAUN. Make sure to add your children to their classes for class specific updates.
Please contact Jessica Cofoni at jessicac@readingtonhsa.com or Jo Serafyn at jos@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
Yearbook: Don’t delay! The deadline to purchase Ads & Lovelines is quickly approaching TOMORROW, 4/2. Yearbook sales are now open! Purchase your yearbook here: https://shop.memorybook.com/login
School code is 227558M
Please share any school photos for the yearbook:
https://photos.jostens.com/6ZZNNW
Spring Mini-Courses: Thank you to all of our children, volunteers & instructors for helping make 2026 mini-courses a success! Whether it was making an edible creation, holding a snake or learning how to dance hip hop … we hope the children all had a wonderful time! A special thank you to our chairs: Dianna Facchina, Jourdan Russo & Nichole Peterpaul for putting on this fun event!
HSA District News
Thank you to those who participated in the H.S.A. Dine Around last week! Stay tuned for another round coming soon!
Last Call! Graduation Mini Photo Sessions - Two Dates left!
Celebrate your child’s big milestone with a special Graduation Photo Mini Session for Pre-K, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, and 8th Grade students! These unforgettable years deserve to be captured with beautiful, professional portraits.
Session Dates: Friday, April 10th or Saturday April 11th! Each mini session includes: A beautifully staged backdrop, Individual portraits, Graduation cap & gown in your school’s colors provided for use. Services provided by Stefanie Photography. Click here to sign up.
Get Tickets Today for a Movie Morning at the Theater! 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!
Date: Sunday, April 19, Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Hillsborough CinemasPurchase tickets here: https://my.cheddarup.com/collections/673548/manage/payments
Please contact Carolannes@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
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: President, Treasurer, Preschool VP and more! For more information on the opportunities, please click HERE. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact nominations@readingtonhsa.com.
A Colorful Event Is Coming! Join us for a District-Wide Color Run on May 31. This fun community event will bring Readington families together while raising funds for our schools. More details on fundraising for your spot coming soon! Click Here for our flyer!