Genesis Blast
August 27, 2025
Save the Date:
Today! August 27th - Kindergarten Play Date at TBS playground 6pm - see below for details
August 28th - Kindergarten bus ride, Open House for Grades K-3
August 28th - New Family Orientation
September 1st - School is Closed Labor Day
September 2nd - First Day of School for Students
NEW! Bus Schedules: Please expect bus delays for both the morning and afternoon routes for the first two weeks of school as our school community transitions back to school, and everyone gets acclimated to the bus routes. Thank you in advance for your patience!
NEW! Dr. Higgins Newsletter: Click Here
NEW! September Paws For Peace message from Mrs. Furka:
Hello TBS Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful summer and are ready for another amazing year here at TBS.
Our character word for the month of September is Responsibility.
Responsibility means to do the things you are expected to do and accept the consequences (results) of your actions.
Affirmations:
Week of Sept 8th-12th: I am responsible for my words.
Week of Sept 15th-19th: I am responsible for my actions.
Week of Sept 22nd-26th: I am responsible for my belongings.
Here are some Tips for Fostering Responsibility at home ( see PDF )
Paws for Peace: https://docs.google.com/
We will also be having community buddy meetings at TBS where different grade levels come together 5 times during the year to talk about positive character traits. Our first meeting this year will be in October. Stay tuned to hear all about it and see pictures of our amazing students working together and showing amazing character.
NEW! Kindergarten Bus Ride, Meet Your Teacher and Visit the Classroom
On August 28th we will have our practice bus ride at TBS for our Kindergarten class. The class will be divided into 2 groups by homeroom teacher. The first group will depart TBS at 11:30am and go on a short ride around the neighborhood. Upon return the 2nd group will go on their bus ride. While each group is not on the bus parents and students will be able to meet the teacher and become oriented with the classroom. Only students will embark on the bus, parents will wait in the gym.
11:30am - Students whose teachers are Mrs. Fillebrown and Mrs. O’Connor will go to the classroom
11:30am - Students whose teachers are Mrs. LeMieux, Mrs. Kocsi, and Mrs. DeCampos will begin in the gym for the bus ride
Then the groups will switch. All will have a bus ride and classroom visit.
Students will pick up their identification name tag necklace in the classroom. These badges are to be worn to school each day until September 8. If you are not able to attend, then your child’s badge will be given to your child on the first day of school. If you would like to make other arrangements for obtaining the badge, then please contact the school. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
NEW! Open House
On August 28th from 1:00- 2:00pm, TBS grade 1-3 parents and students are invited to the classrooms to meet their teacher and become oriented with their classroom.
NEW! New Family Orientation
On August 28th at 12:30pm, new families to Three Bridges School are invited to the cafeteria for a short orientation.
The purpose of this event is to help you and your family become familiar with the school, meet other families, and answer various questions. You will have the opportunity to visit the classroom and meet your child’s teacher immediately afterward during Open House (1:00p.m. to 2:00p.m.). If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at school. It is my pleasure to welcome you and your family to Three Bridges School!
NEW! Back to School Night
Parents are invited to back to school night in their students classroom.
Monday, September 8th
Kindergarten - 6pm
Grade 1 - 7pm
Wednesday, September 10th
Grade 2 - 6pm
Grade 3 - 7pm
NEW! Picture Day is October 1st
Picture day at TBS is Wednesday, October 1st.
Retake Day is October 30th
NEW! Summer Reading
Did Your TBS student participate in the Hunterdon County Library Summer Reading Program?If your TBS Tiger participated in the Hunterdon County Summer Reading Program they can earn a prize from TBS! Please send a copy of their reading log to Mrs. Romano, TBS Library Media Specialist. Reading logs can be sent via backpack or email: aromano@readington.k12.nj.us
Reading logs must be sent to Mrs. Romano by September 12, 2025.
Three Bridges School SCHOOL IMPORTANT “THINGS TO KNOW”
We encourage all parents to have their children ride the bus to and from school each day. This will help to minimize traffic in front of the school during busy times, as parking is limited. All parents should carefully read the attached instructions and follow these directions if picking up or dropping off a child becomes a necessity.
School Hours for TBS
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 2, 2025. It is a full day with classes in session from 8:30 a.m. until 3:20 p.m. Children should arrive no later than 8:30.a.m. Parent drop-off in the back of the school in the playground parking lot loop begins at 8:25 a.m.
Morning Arrival at TBS
The first few days of school are important learning times for young children. Parents can help their children make the transition to school by establishing regular routines right from the very first day. Children are ready and eager to ride the bus to school and parents are encouraged to say their “goodbyes” at the bus stop. The staff will greet the buses as they arrive at school and make sure that every child gets to the correct location in the building.
All kindergarten students should wear the name tag (yellow bus) that they receive at the Open House/Kindergarten Bus Ride. The name tags help the teachers and bus drivers identify students quickly. They should wear the tag from Tuesday, September 2 until Monday, September 8.
Parent Drop-Off In The Morning
The staff responsible for welcoming the buses will also greet children who walk to school or whose parents drop them off at school. These children may arrive between 8:25 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., so that they are ready for the start of the school day. Parents who drop-off their children should not use the faculty parking lot. Instead, parents should use the “loop” in the back of the building by the playground. The parents go into the back lot, turn right and complete the loop. Staff members assist your child(ren) in exiting the car and entering the building.
On the first few mornings of school, kindergarten students who are dropped off will assemble in the gym and be escorted to the kindergarten in a group. During the first week of school, the staff must intently focus on attending to student needs as they assist children in becoming more comfortable with our routines. For this reason, we regret that teachers will not be available to meet and greet parents. We count on everyone’s cooperation and ask that parents not accompany children into the school. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Afternoon Dismissal
Buses: Teachers and staff members will accompany the children to the buses in the afternoon and ensure that every child boards the correct bus. We encourage all children, except those attending the after-school program, to ride the bus. Due to the extensive checking that each bus has the correct children aboard, expect 30 minute delays in arrival home for the first few days of school. The school will send an email Genesis Blast when the buses have left the school parking lot.
Parent Pick-Up
Cars will drive around the back loop. Each car must have a slip to hand that entails the date, your child’s name and the name of the person picking up. ID may be checked. If the person picking up is not on their emergency contact list, please alert the school office to give permission. The staff will bring your child to the car. Practice getting your child into the car quickly and efficiently, so the line moves quickly.
Snacks, Lunch and Recess
All children should bring a healthy snack to school every day, including the first day of school. Some recommended snack choices include cheese, crackers, pretzels, granola bars, fruit, cut vegetables, etc., with a small fruit drink, milk, or water (no soda or glass bottles, please.) Teachers provide time mid-morning or mid-afternoon for the children to take snack breaks. Children should be able to handle snack items on their own. Lunches and snacks are kept in the classroom and are not refrigerated.
Recess is built into the schedule each day. The classroom teachers supervise their students at recess. In an effort to ensure that your children are clothed properly for outdoor play, parents are encouraged to pay attention to the weather and dress their children accordingly. For safety reasons, sneakers are ideal footwear and flip-flops are not permitted. On rainy and inclement weather days, the students will play indoor recess games in their classrooms.
NEW! HSA News Week of 8/20/2025
Important Dates:
Kindergarten Playdate - 8/27
Book Fair - 9/15-9/19
Fall Block Party - 9/19
Trunk-or-Treat - 10/24
Welcome!
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! Jo & I are excited to work with everyone again to create a wonderful year for the children. We are still looking for co-chairs for the Fall Block Party & Book Fair, as well as help with the yearbook. If you are interested in helping with these events or have any questions for us throughout the school year, please contact us!
Jo Serafyn: jos@readingtonhsa.com
Jess Cofoni: Jessicac@readingtonhsa.com
Kindergarten Playdate TONIGHT!!
Open to all incoming TBS Kindergarteners and their families!
Location: TBS playground
Time: 6-7pm
Date: 8/27
Contact Rebecca at smithcambria2016@gmail.com or Dianna at Dianna.facchina@gmail.com with any questions.
HSA DISTRICT NEWS
Invest in Your Child: Go for the Gold – HSA Membership Drive Starts TODAY!
We’re aiming for a record-breaking membership total, and YOU can help us reach it!
click here to view the flyer
For just $25, your family can join the HSA and be eligible for exciting classroom and grade-level prizes.
Who will stand on the podium at each school?
click here to donate
SPIRIT WEAR—ON SALE NOW!
Get into the School Spirit! The Readington H.S.A. Spirit Wear store is officially open! The sale will run until Friday, September 12.
There are multiple design and color options, with shirt pricing starting at just $15!
When placing orders, choose "pick up" delivery option at checkout and items will be shipped free of charge to your child's school and sent home with them. We can’t wait to see everyone in their school gear!
Items will be delivered to school by the week of October 20. Click the below link to shop:
https://spiritsale.online/readington/shop/home
Clothing is more than just clothing!
Used Item Drive – Save the Date!
Time for a fall clean-up!
🗓️ The drive runs from September 8–15 and accepts much more than clothes.
📦 Details on acceptable items coming soon!
Open Chair Positions – Get Involved!
The HSA has open committee chair positions, and we’d love your help to make our events a success.
- The Color Run Chair position is currently open.
If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to the HSA at daniellep@readingtonhsa.com.
School Stuff-A-Mascot Plushie Sale:
Students can bring home their very own school mascot!
Each kit includes:
- An 8" or 16" unstuffed plush bear with a school t-shirt
- Stuffing, birth certificate, heart for a wish, and instructions
📦 Kits will be sent home via backpack ~3 weeks after the sale closes on September 12.
👉 Click here to purchase
Genesis Blast
August 20, 2025
Save the Date:
August 20th - Parent portal opens in Genesis 2pm
August 26th -Superintendent's Welcome New Families at BOE 6pm
August 28th - Kindergarten bus ride, Open House for Grades K-3
August 28th - New Family Orientation
September 1st - School is Closed Labor Day
September 2nd - First Day of School for Students
Parent Portal Opens today, August 20, 2025 at 2:00 pm for student homeroom assignments.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 @ 6:00pm - Superintendent's Welcome New Families
Please join Dr. Hart on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 @ 6:00 P.M. in the Board Office Conference Room (next to Holland Brook School) at 52 Readington Road. Light refreshments will be provided compliments of the HSA. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP at rsvp@readington.k12.nj.us
Please scroll down to the Genesis Blasts from August 13th for all details pertaining to the first day of school.
HSA News Week of 8/20/2025
Important Dates:
Kindergarten Playdate - 8/27
Book Fair - 9/15-9/19
Fall Block Party - 9/19
Trunk-or-Treat - 10/24
Welcome!
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! Jo & I are excited to work with everyone again to create a wonderful year for the children. We are still looking for co-chairs for the Fall Block Party & Book Fair, as well as help with the yearbook. If you are interested in helping with these events or have any questions for us throughout the school year, please contact us!
Jo: jos@readingtonhsa.com
Jess: Jessicac@readingtonhsa.com
Kindergarten Playdate:
Open to all incoming TBS Kindergarteners and their families!
Location: TBS playground
Time: 6-7pm
Date: 8/27
Contact Rebecca at smithcambria2016@gmail.com or Dianna at Dianna.facchina@gmail.com with any questions.
Genesis Blast
August 13, 2025
Save the Date:
August 20th - Parent portal opens in Genesis 2pm
August 28th - Kindergarten bus ride, Open House for Grades K-3
August 28th - New Family Orientation
September 1st - School is Closed Labor Day
September 2nd - First Day of School for Students
Parent Portal
The parent portal will open on August 20th at 2:00pm for parents to view their child's homeroom assignment and fill out forms. Please log into your Genesis account prior to August 20th to make sure your log on information is correct.
Additional Back to School Information
Please visit this page: click here or scroll down to the bottom of today's blast.
School Supplies: Click here
Kindergarten Bus Ride, Meet Your Teacher and Visit the Classroom
On August 28th we will have our practice bus ride at TBS for our Kindergarten class. The class will be divided into 2 groups by homeroom teacher. The first group will depart TBS at 11:30am and go on a short ride around the neighborhood. Upon return the 2nd group will go on their bus ride. While each group is not on the bus parents and students will be able to meet the teacher and become oriented with the classroom. Only students will embark on the bus, parents will wait in the gym.
11:30am - Students whose teachers are Mrs. Fillebrown and Mrs. O’Connor will go to the classroom
11:30am - Students whose teachers are Mrs. LeMieux, Mrs. Kocsi, and Mrs. DeCampos will begin in the gym for the bus ride
Then the groups will switch. All will have a bus ride and classroom visit.
Students will pick up their identification name tag necklace in the classroom. These badges are to be worn to school each day until September 8. If you are not able to attend, then your child’s badge will be given to your child on the first day of school. If you would like to make other arrangements for obtaining the badge, then please contact the school. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Open House
On August 28th from 1:00- 2:00pm, TBS grade 1-3 parents and students are invited to the classrooms to meet their teacher and become oriented with their classroom.
New Family Orientation
On August 28th at 12:30pm, new families to Three Bridges School are invited to the cafeteria for a short orientation.
The purpose of this event is to help you and your family become familiar with the school, meet other families, and answer various questions. You will have the opportunity to visit the classroom and meet your child’s teacher immediately afterward during Open House (1:00p.m. to 2:00p.m.). If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at school. It is my pleasure to welcome you and your family to Three Bridges School!
Back to School Night
Parents are invited to back to school night in their students classroom.
Monday, September 8th
Kindergarten - 6pm
Grade 1 - 7pm
Wednesday, September 10th
Grade 2 - 6pm
Grade 3 - 7pm
Picture Day is October 1st
Picture day at TBS is Wednesday, October 1st.
Retake Day is October 30th
Summer Reading
Did Your TBS student participate in the Hunterdon County Library Summer Reading Program?If your TBS Tiger participated in the Hunterdon County Summer Reading Program they can earn a prize from TBS! Please send a copy of their reading log to Mrs. Romano, TBS Library Media Specialist. Reading logs can be sent via backpack or email: aromano@readington.k12.nj.us
Reading logs must be sent to Mrs. Romano by September 12, 2025.
Three Bridges School SCHOOL IMPORTANT “THINGS TO KNOW”
We encourage all parents to have their children ride the bus to and from school each day. This will help to minimize traffic in front of the school during busy times, as parking is limited. All parents should carefully read the attached instructions and follow these directions if picking up or dropping off a child becomes a necessity.
School Hours for TBS
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 2, 2025. It is a full day with classes in session from 8:30 a.m. until 3:20 p.m. Children should arrive no later than 8:30.a.m. Parent drop-off in the back of the school in the playground parking lot loop begins at 8:25 a.m.
Morning Arrival at TBS
The first few days of school are important learning times for young children. Parents can help their children make the transition to school by establishing regular routines right from the very first day. Children are ready and eager to ride the bus to school and parents are encouraged to say their “goodbyes” at the bus stop. The staff will greet the buses as they arrive at school and make sure that every child gets to the correct location in the building.
All kindergarten students should wear the name tag (yellow bus) that they receive at the Open House/Kindergarten Bus Ride. The name tags help the teachers and bus drivers identify students quickly. They should wear the tag from Tuesday, September 2 until Monday, September 8.
Parent Drop-Off In The Morning
The staff responsible for welcoming the buses will also greet children who walk to school or whose parents drop them off at school. These children may arrive between 8:25 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., so that they are ready for the start of the school day. Parents who drop-off their children should not use the faculty parking lot. Instead, parents should use the “loop” in the back of the building by the playground. The parents go into the back lot, turn right and complete the loop. Staff members assist your child(ren) in exiting the car and entering the building.
On the first few mornings of school, kindergarten students who are dropped off will assemble in the gym and be escorted to the kindergarten in a group. During the first week of school, the staff must intently focus on attending to student needs as they assist children in becoming more comfortable with our routines. For this reason, we regret that teachers will not be available to meet and greet parents. We count on everyone’s cooperation and ask that parents not accompany children into the school. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Afternoon Dismissal
Buses: Teachers and staff members will accompany the children to the buses in the afternoon and ensure that every child boards the correct bus. We encourage all children, except those attending the after-school program, to ride the bus. Due to the extensive checking that each bus has the correct children aboard, expect 30 minute delays in arrival home for the first few days of school. The school will send an email Genesis Blast when the buses have left the school parking lot.
Parent Pick-Up
Cars will drive around the back loop. Each car must have a slip to hand that entails the date, your child’s name and the name of the person picking up. ID may be checked. If the person picking up is not on their emergency contact list, please alert the school office to give permission. The staff will bring your child to the car. Practice getting your child into the car quickly and efficiently, so the line moves quickly.
Snacks, Lunch and Recess
All children should bring a healthy snack to school every day, including the first day of school. Some recommended snack choices include cheese, crackers, pretzels, granola bars, fruit, cut vegetables, etc., with a small fruit drink, milk, or water (no soda or glass bottles, please.) Teachers provide time mid-morning or mid-afternoon for the children to take snack breaks. Children should be able to handle snack items on their own. Lunches and snacks are kept in the classroom and are not refrigerated.
Recess is built into the schedule each day. The classroom teachers supervise their students at recess. In an effort to ensure that your children are clothed properly for outdoor play, parents are encouraged to pay attention to the weather and dress their children accordingly. For safety reasons, sneakers are ideal footwear and flip-flops are not permitted. On rainy and inclement weather days, the students will play indoor recess games in their classrooms.