Genesis Blast
February 25, 2026
Friday, February 27th: Wear your TBS Spirit Wear
Mon. March 2nd - Fri. March 6th: Read Across America Mon. - Red, White & Blue, Tues.- Green, Wed.- Hat Day, Thurs.– Silly Socks, Fri.– TBS Spirit Wear
Thursday, March 5th & Friday, March 6th: Early Dismissal Day at 1:00 pm
Friday, March 13th: School Closed for Staff In-Service Day
Mon. March 16th - Friday March 20th: - HSA Book Fair
NEW! STRATEGIC PLANNING GRADES PreK-3 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 PreK-3 are invited to join the following virtual forum: March 3 @ 7:00 p.m. / PreK-3 Parents Virtual An in-person forum will be held on March 4th at 9:00 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, 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. Click Here for details on the information sessions.
NEW! Read Across America: Here's the list of Spirit days and a link to the flyer:
Monday 3/2-Wear Red, White & Blue
Tuesday 3/3-Wear Green
Wednesday 3/4-Hat Day
*Thursday 3/5-Wear Silly Socks
*Friday 3/6-Spirit Wear or School Colors
*Please note that the 5th & 6th are Early Dismissal Conference Days
NEW! Third Grade Clubs start on March 9th!
NEW! TBS Character Word for March is Friendship:
Hello TBS families: Here we are getting ready for our next character word of the month.
Our March character word is Friendship, Click Here for tips on fostering friendship.
The Affirmations are :
Week 1- March 2nd- March 6th I have friends who are different from me.
Week 2-March 9th-13th: I am a role model.
Week 3- March 16th-20th: I support my friend
Week 4- March 23rd-27th: I am a reliable friend.
NEW! Shannon Daley 25th Annual Charity Basketball Event- March 3 The Shannon Daley 25th Annual Charity Basketball Event featuring the Readington & Hunterdon Central Teachers vs. the Harlem Wizards will take place on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Hunterdon Central Regional HS Fieldhouse. The Harlem Wizards are one of the greatest basketball show-team organizations to ever "lace it up and let 'em fly." The Shannon Daley Memorial Fund mission is to assist local families facing financial hardship due to a child battling a serious illness. For more information, please click here: https://resources.finalsite.
*****TBS HAS TICKETS IN THE OFFICE: adults $10.00 Children/students $5.00 CASH ONLY. Please send in cash and we will send home tickets through backpack mail.
NEW! TBS MARCH Parent Calendar: Click Here
Attention First Grade Parents: Prevention Resources will be visiting our first grade classrooms in March to teach students about the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and empathy through a lesson called “Spreading Kindness and Respect." Please Click Here to see the parent letter for more information. A hard copy will be sent home in your child's backpack at the end of February.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on March 5 & 6: Evening conference times will be available on Thursday, March 5. Please use the Genesis Parent Portal to schedule your conferences. The portal will open on Tuesday, February 17. If you would like to schedule a conference with any specialty area teacher, please email them directly. Directions for Scheduling Conferences in Genesis have changed. Please refer to this Tech-Tip for help: Tech-Tip: Scheduling Parent Conferences in the Genesis Parent Portal
HSA News Week of 2/25/26
Upcoming Events:
3/16-20 - Spring Book Fair
3/27 - Mini-courses
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: Third Grade Families, It is hard to believe our Third Graders are going to Holland Brook next year! It seems like just yesterday was their first day at TBS. As part of the yearbook, we would like to incorporate baby pictures of the third graders. Please submit one baby photo for the yearbook to https://photos.jostens.com/6ZZNNW.
Please have all Baby photos submitted by March 16th.
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: Parent Instructors Needed!
Please consider volunteering to guide students through an activity during our spring mini-courses on Friday, 3/27 from 3:15-4:30. Parent volunteers can instruct a course of their choosing or you can volunteer to teach a course that we assign you (past examples include making Harry Potter wands or building Bird Houses). Parent volunteers who teach minicourses are eligible for two of their children to attend at no charge! Sign up here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/tbs-mini-courses-instructors-needed-copy-63733/forms
HSA DISTRICT NEWS
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://hsa-trivia-at-the-rail.cheddarup.com
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! 😊
Genesis Blast
February 18, 2026
Thursday, February 19th & Friday, February 20th: Kindergarten Registration, please see details below
Monday, February 23rd & Tuesday, February 24th: TBS Science Fair 5:30-7, please see details below
Friday, February 27th: Wear your TBS Spirit Wear
Thursday, March 5th & Friday, March 6th: Early Dismissal Day at 1:00 pm
Friday, March 13th: School Closed for Staff In-Service Day
NEW! TBS Science Fair:
Dear Families,
Thank you for registering for the 2026 Science Fair. Registration is NOW CLOSED. Should you have any questions, comments, or changes to your registration, please contact Mrs. Nabozny at jnabozny@readington.k12.nj.
Here is information for participants:
The Science Fair will be held on Monday, February 23rd for grades K and 1, and Tuesday, February 24th for grades 2 and 3.
The Science Fair will be held from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Projects for registered students can be dropped off in the TBS cafetorium beginning at 5:15 p.m. on the day of the fair. Tables will be set up and labeled by grade, so please ensure that you set your project up on the appropriate table.
All projects should be in place by 5:30 p.m. Please do not have your child bring the project to school on the morning of the fair as we have very limited space to store the projects.
Please be sure to check off your child’s name on the registration packet at the door, so we know which children are present to ensure that no one is missed when awards are presented.
All projects must be taken home at the end of the fair.
Attention First Grade Parents: Prevention Resources will be visiting our first grade classrooms in March to teach students about the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and empathy through a lesson called “Spreading Kindness and Respect." Please Click Here to see the parent letter for more information. A hard copy will be sent home in your child's backpack at the end of February.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on March 5 & 6. Evening conference times will be available on Thursday, March 5. Please use the Genesis Parent Portal to schedule your conferences. The portal will open on Tuesday, February 17. If you would like to schedule a conference with any specialty area teacher, please email them directly.
Directions for Scheduling Conferences in Genesis have changed. Please refer to this Tech-Tip for help: Tech-Tip: Scheduling Parent Conferences in the Genesis Parent Portal
Shannon Daley 25th Annual Charity Basketball Event- March 3 The Shannon Daley 25th Annual Charity Basketball Event featuring the Readington & Hunterdon Central Teachers vs. the Harlem Wizards will take place on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Hunterdon Central Regional HS Fieldhouse. The Harlem Wizards are one of the greatest basketball show-team organizations to ever "lace it up and let 'em fly." The Shannon Daley Memorial Fund mission is to assist local families facing financial hardship due to a child battling a serious illness.
For more information, please click here: https://resources.finalsite.
HSA News Week of 2/18/26
Upcoming Events:
3/16-20 - Spring Book Fair
3/27 - Mini-courses
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: 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: Parent Instructors Needed! Please consider volunteering to guide students through an activity during our spring mini-courses on Friday, 3/27 from 3:15-4:30. Parent volunteers can instruct a course of their choosing or you can volunteer to teach a course that we assign you (past examples include making Harry Potter wands or building Bird Houses). Parent volunteers who teach mini-courses are eligible for two of their children to attend at no charge! Sign up here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/tbs-mini-courses-instructors-needed-copy-63733/forms
HSA DISTRICT NEWS
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! You could win BIG while supporting our amazing students by playing Cash Calendar!
For just $10, you can purchase a game card that gives you 22 chances to win cash or prizes. More than $1000 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!
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://hsa-trivia-at-the-rail.cheddarup.com
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! 😊
Genesis Blast
February 11, 2026
Important Dates:
Wednesday, February 11th: Report cards posted in Genesis
Friday, February 13th: Early Dismissal 1pm
Monday, February 16th: School Closed, President's Day
Tuesday, February 17th: Parent Teacher conference sign up opens in Genesis
Tuesday, February 17th: Celebrate our School Resource Officers on School Resource Officer Day!
Thursday, February 19th & Friday, February 20th: Kindergarten Registration, please see details below
Monday, February 23rd & Tuesday, February 24th: TBS Science Fair 5:30-7, please see details below
NEW! Science Fair Sign Ups CLOSE this week! Deadline: Friday, February 13th.
The Science Fair will be held on two nights in February. Monday, the 23rd is reserved for kindergarten and first grade, and Tuesday 24th for second and third grade. The fair will take place from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. both evenings.
By holding the event over two nights we hope to eliminate the crowding issues and also allow an element of flexibility for students who would like to participate but have other commitments. If you cannot attend the night that is scheduled for your grade level, please indicate that on the Google sign up form. If your child would like to work and present with a sibling or friend (who must also attend TBS), please also note that on the registration form. Click HERE to sign up.--
NEW! Special Education Parents: Progress Reports for the second 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! Attention First Grade Parents: Prevention Resources will be visiting our first grade classrooms in March to teach students about the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and empathy through a lesson called “Spreading Kindness and Respect." Please Click Here to see the parent letter for more information. A hard copy will be sent home in your child's backpack at the end of February.
New! Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on March 5 & 6. Evening conference times will be available on Thursday, March 5. Please use the Genesis Parent Portal to schedule your conferences. The portal will open on Tuesday, February 17. If you would like to schedule a conference with any specialty area teacher, please email them directly.
Directions for Scheduling Conferences in Genesis have changed. Please refer to this Tech-Tip for help: Tech-Tip: Scheduling Parent Conferences in the Genesis Parent Portal
NEW! Shannon Daley 25th Annual Charity Basketball Event- March3 The Shannon Daley 25th Annual Charity Basketball Event featuring the Readington & Hunterdon Central Teachers vs. the Harlem Wizards will take place on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Hunterdon Central Regional HS Fieldhouse. The Harlem Wizards are one of the greatest basketball show-team organizations to ever "lace it up and let 'em fly." The Shannon Daley Memorial Fund mission is to assist local families facing financial hardship due to a child battling a serious illness.
For more information, please click here: https://resources.finalsite.
Health Highlights: ATTENTION PARENTS for First and Third Grades. The February issue of the Great Body Shop contains information about Personal Safety. Please click below for additional information. Each month, Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.
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
Dr. Higgins Newsletter: Click Here
Kindergarten Registration: If you wish to enroll your child for the first time in Preschool, Kindergarten, or First Grade, please visit our website via the link below:
https://www.readington.k12.nj.
Please complete the online registration, schedule an appointment, and bring the required forms and documents to your in-person registration appointment. Appointments are available on
Thursday and Friday, February 19-20, 2026 as follows:
8:30 a.m. to noon (Preschool) Board of Education Offices, 52 Readington Road
9:00 a.m. to noon (K-1) see below for address of K-3
Registration locations are listed below:
Preschool: Board of Education Offices, 52 Readington Road
Kindergarten/First Grade: Whitehouse School, 50 Whitehouse Avenue
Kindergarten/First Grade: Three Bridges School, 480 Main Street
If your child is currently enrolled in the district's preschool program, you do not need to register for Kindergarten.
TBS Valentines Day Information: Valentine’s Day Classroom Celebrations. Valentine’s Day celebrations are on the horizon! We are excited to share the love with each other. Please remember that there is a school district policy prohibiting the distribution of candy.
In addition, if you choose to hand out Valentine’s Day cards, please be sure to have one for each child in the class. Your classroom teacher will share the class list and details about the celebration.
Thank you,
Kristen Higgins, Principal
Our character word for the month of February is Kindness. The Paws for Peace Link is below :
Paws for Peace link: https://docs.google.com/
February Affirmations:
Week 1 (Feb 2–7): I believe in myself and others
Week 2 (Feb 9–13): I choose to be kind with my words
Week 3 (Feb 17–20): I choose to be kind with my actions
Week 4 (Feb 23–27): I am forgiving
Here is some information on "Fostering Kindness" at home: CLICK HERE
TBS Parent Calendar: Click Here
Sunshine Math: New session starts Monday, February 2nd! CLICK HERE
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! 7th grade students have the option of joining our Spark Squad to gain leadership experience and earn service credit alongside their enjoyment of 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 & to Register. Questions? SummerEnrichment@
3rd Grade Field Trips: Permission slips for the 3rd Grade Trips are due Feb. 20th. The forms have been sent home, and can also be found here: Click Here
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.
Parent Academy Interest Survey: Your voice matters! We are planning a Parent Academy Night on March 25th from 6:00-8:00 that supports you and your child. Please complete this short survey to let us know which topics and session styles would be most helpful for you and your family. CLICK HERE
HSA News Week of 2/11/26
Upcoming Events:
3/16-20 - Spring Book Fair
3/27 - Mini-courses
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: 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: Parent Instructors Needed! Please consider volunteering to guide students through an activity during our spring mini-courses on Friday, 3/27 from 3:15-4:30. Parent volunteers can instruct a course of their choosing or you can volunteer to teach a course that we assign you (past examples include making Harry Potter wands or building Bird Houses). Parent volunteers who teach minicourses are eligible for two of their children to attend at no charge! Sign up here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/tbs-mini-courses-instructors-needed-copy-63733/forms
Sweetheart Dance: Thank you to everyone who came out to our HSA Giveback Sweetheart Dance! We hope you had a wonderful time ❤️A special thank you to Tiffany Hendry & Nova Rose Events for helping chair the event and donating the beautiful balloon display and decorations. Thank you to Danielle Marsh for her crafting skills making the conversation hearts & roses.
HSA DISTRICT NEWS
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
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! 😊
Coming this Spring!: 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.
Genesis Blast
February 4, 2026
Important Dates:
Friday, February 13th: Early Dismissal 1pm
Monday, February 16th: School Closed, President's Day
Thursday, February 19th & Friday, February 20th: Kindergarten Registration, please see details below
Monday, February 23rd & Tuesday, February 24th: TBS Science Fair 5:30-7, please see details below
NEW! Health Highlights: ATTENTION PARENTS for First and Third Grades. The February issue of the Great Body Shop contains information about Personal Safety. Please click below for additional information. Each month, Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.
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
NEW! Dr. Higgins Newsletter: Click Here
NEW! Kindergarten Registration:
If you wish to enroll your child for the first time in Preschool, Kindergarten, or First Grade, please visit our website via the link below:
https://www.readington.k12.nj.
Please complete the online registration, schedule an appointment, and bring the required forms and documents to your in-person registration appointment. Appointments are available on Thursday and Friday, February 19-20, 2026 as follows:
8:30 a.m. to noon (Preschool) Board of Education Offices, 52 Readington Road
9:00 a.m. to noon (K-1) see below for address of K-3
Registration locations are listed below:
Preschool: Board of Education Offices, 52 Readington Road
Kindergarten/First Grade: Whitehouse School, 50 Whitehouse Avenue
Kindergarten/First Grade: Three Bridges School, 480 Main Street
If your child is currently enrolled in the district's preschool program, you do not need to register for Kindergarten.
TBS Valentines Day Information: Valentine’s Day Classroom Celebrations. Valentine’s Day celebrations are on the horizon! We are excited to share the love with each other. Please remember that there is a school district policy prohibiting the distribution of candy.
In addition, if you choose to hand out Valentine’s Day cards, please be sure to have one for each child in the class. Your classroom teacher will share the class list and details about the celebration.
Thank you,
Kristen Higgins, Principal
Our character word for the month of February is Kindness. The Paws for Peace Link is below :
Paws for Peace link: https://docs.google.com/
February Affirmations:
Week 1 (Feb 2–7): I believe in myself and others
Week 2 (Feb 9–13): I choose to be kind with my words
Week 3 (Feb 17–20): I choose to be kind with my actions
Week 4 (Feb 23–27): I am forgiving
Here is some information on "Fostering Kindness" at home: CLICK HERE
TBS Parent Calendar: Click Here
Sunshine Math: New session starts Monday, February 2nd! CLICK HERE
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! 7th grade students have the option of joining our Spark Squad to gain leadership experience and earn service credit alongside their enjoyment of 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 & to Register. Questions? SummerEnrichment@
CALLING ALL TBS SCIENTISTS! There is still plenty of time to sign up for the TBS Science Fair.
For questions and/or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Nabozny at jnabozny@readington.k12.nj.us
To sign up, click HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page. Registration closes Friday, February 13th.
CLICK HERE FOR FAQS
K & 1
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxg89zkIx4hBH4yiXQ634-81PRxWfUQfKWN2lerffFvwqH_g/viewform
2 & 3
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT-7Rz8w29PATZFabLKV9mnUmsv6wAp2ThAkWKnJvqFsipRQ/viewform
3rd Grade Field Trips: Permission slips for the 3rd Grade Trips are due Feb. 20th. The forms have been sent home, and can also be found here: Click Here
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.
Parent Academy Interest Survey: Your voice matters! We are planning a Parent Academy Night on March 25th from 6:00-8:00 that supports you and your child. Please complete this short survey to let us know which topics and session styles would be most helpful for you and your family. CLICK HERE
HSA News Week of 2/4/26
Upcoming Events:
2/6 - Sweetheart Dance
3/16-20 - Spring Book Fair
3/27 - Min-icourses
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: 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
Sweetheart Dance: RSVP for the TBS Sweetheart Dance ♥️
This Friday, February 6th, we invite the students and a “special someone” of their choice to attend the TBS Sweetheart Dance. This is NOT a drop-off event. Light snacks will be provided.
Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st grade: 5:30-6:30PM
Sensory Friendly: 6:45-7:15
2nd & 3rd grade: 7:30-8:30
Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/tbs-sweetheart-dance
Spring Mini Courses: Parent Instructors Needed! Please consider volunteering to guide students through an activity during our spring mini-courses on Friday, 3/27 from 3:15-4:30. Parent volunteers can instruct a course of their choosing or you can volunteer to teach a course that we assign you (past examples include making Harry Potter wands or building Bird Houses). Parent volunteers who teach mini-courses are eligible for two of their children to attend at no charge! Sign up HERE.
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/
HSA DISTRICT NEWS
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!
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!
Coming this Spring!: 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.