The Digital Wellness Initiative, in partnership with Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance and the Hopewell Valley Regional School District, is focused on providing events, resources and support for parenting in the digital age. Upcoming Programs include:
On Wednesday, March 22nd, we will be presenting the 51-minute documentary LIKE at 6:30 pm at the HV Central High School Performing Arts Center. An informative panel discussion will follow the screening, including Dr. Kate Doyle, Princeton Nassau Pediatrics, and Dr. Laura Berness, Clinical Psychologist. This film is appropriate for ages 11 and up if you would like for your child to accompany you to the evening show. More information about the screening can be found on the HVMA.
On March 30th at 6:30pm The District will be hosting Max Stossel, of Social Awakening, in the CHS PAC for a Parent presentation entitled “Social Media and Your Kids.” Mr. Stossel will also be speaking to students at TMS and CHS that day about ways technology is designed to be addictive and distracting.
The HVEF “Spring Fling” Fashion Show and Luncheon Sunday, March 26th, at the Cobblestone Creek Country Club, is a fundraiser for the Hopewell Valley Education Foundation (HVEF) and will feature a fashion show as well as local vendors selling their products including hats, jewelry, skin care products, and other fun items!
Got Assets? The Developmental Asset for Young People of Week #12 is School Boundaries:
All schools need rules. In fact, young people actually learn better when school boundaries— expectations for how they should act—are clear and consistent. Setting these standards isn’t always easy, however, and neither is enforcing them.. It’s a balancing act in which school administrators, parents, and students play important roles. Working together, families and educators can ensure young people reach their highest potential. Research shows that young people who attend schools with clear rules and consequences are more likely to display positive behaviors and attitudes, rather than engage in risky behaviors. About 52 percent of young people, ages 11–18, say their schools provide clear rules and consequences, according to Search Institute surveys. Work to ensure schools help young people focus on positive, rather than negative, behavior.
Tips for building this asset: It’s important for parents to stay involved in their children’s school. Teachers and administrators can help by creating a conduct code at the beginning of the school year and sending it home to parents. Parents can reinforce the rules set by the school. Conflicts may still occur, and when they do, allow everyone - students, parents, teachers, and others in the community - to feel comfortable voicing their concerns and suggesting solutions to the problem. The more families, schools, and communities work together to establish consistent boundaries, the better off young people will be because they’ll know what to expect.
World Down Syndrome Day is March 21, 2023: Thank you for celebrating our students with Down Syndrome!
We are excited to announce our participation in the @CJERSEYPRIDE 2023 Virtual Job Fair on March 30th! We are seeking candidates across all grades and subject areas! Please share with family and friends who may be interested!
#NJEducatorJobFair #DiversityInEducation #NJTeacherJob
HVCHS Updates March Edition: Please be sure to read Ms. Riley’s email from March 4, which contains the latest edition of HVCHS Updates. The newsletter contains information about our special schedules for the week of March 13, upcoming events for each grade level, online safety, and more!
Distinguished Graduates Recognition: Hopewell Valley Central High School is seeking nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Award. If you know of a person who graduated from HVCHS more than ten years ago and has outstanding accomplishments, please complete this form and submit with any supporting documents to JoAnn Markiewicz, Principal’s Secretary, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ 08534 or via email joannmarkiewicz@hvrsd.org Nominations must be received on or before Friday, April 28, 2023 in order to be considered for this year. All nominations received after April 28 will be held for future consideration.
Spring Athletics: There are over 300 student-athletes participating in our spring athletic season! Please come out to support our student-athletes as they compete in boys tennis, girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse, baseball, softball, track, and boys volleyball. The spring athletic schedule can be found here.
HVMA Wellness Fair: Thank you to Heidi Kahme and the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance for hosting the Teen Wellness Fair for our juniors and seniors. Over twenty community partners met with our students and provided information about the different forms wellness can take in their daily lives. We appreciate these important opportunities for our students!
Disabilities Awareness Month: HVCHS is proud to highlight the importance of Disabilities Awareness Month through a series of announcements, activities, fundraisers, and curricular connections. Please encourage your students to check out the Disabilities Awareness bulletin boards in the 400 Hall and the individuality mural in the Main Lobby, or consider joining one of our student groups, such as the Unified Club, Best Buddies, Unified Basketball Team, or Unified Track Team!
HTPD Assembly: Thank you to the Hopewell Township Police Department for coordinating an impactful and engaging assembly for our juniors about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. We appreciate our partnership with our local law enforcement as we educate our students together!
Absences & Late Arrivals: Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe number 609-737-4003, Ext 2, by 8:00 am to report an absence or late arrival. Please also review our attendance procedures for details about our policies.
What’s Happening at HVCHS? Please follow us on Twitter: @HVCentralHS and Instagram: hopewell_valley_central_hs for pictures, updates, and fun facts. Fundraising activities from our classes, clubs, and teams can be found here. Also, check out our HV Student Publications Network page for student created podcasts, digital videos, and more.
Please check the HVCHS Dog Byte for 3.14.23 with upcoming programs and events!
Dates to Remember
March 20 - 23: Class of 2024 NJGPA Make-ups
March 21: HVCHS/TMS Combined Band Concert, 7 p.m.
March 28: Marking Period 3 Ends
March 31: Spring Pep Rally
The Hopewell Valley YMCA Youth Activity Center has RE-OPENED! The Youth Activity Center offers students in grades 6th-9th an inclusive and fun place to visit and hang out. For more information, visit https://hvymca.org/programs/teen-activities/
5th Grade Parent Question/Answer Evening Session -Tuesday, March 28th: Timberlane Administration and the HVRSD supervisors will host a Parent Question/Answer Evening Session from 6:30- 7:30 pm via Zoom. It is extremely important to take the time prior to this date to watch the recorded 5th Grade Parent Night Presentation.
5th Grade Special Education Parent Question/Answer Evening Session-Tuesday, March 28th: Ms. Gianfredi and Mr. Needham, Supervisor of Special Education, will be reviewing special education programming at Timberlane from 6:00- 6:30 pm via Zoom. It is extremely important to take the time prior to this date to watch the recorded 5th Grade Parent Night Presentation. Only parents of students with IEP’s are encouraged to attend.
The Student Council is hosting a March Madness tournament on Friday, March 24th from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Pre-admission for teams is $10 per person. Students that want to attend but not play can pay $5 at the door. All the proceeds will go to Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss. There will be snacks, drinks and games for non-players.
CEREAL DOMINO CHALLENGE! We have collected over 1,500 boxes and are entering our next phase. Students will be using the formal letter format to reach out to people or companies that might be interested in donating. You can still help us try to break the record for the longest consecutive chain of cereal boxes to fall like dominoes! This school-wide project will help students practice a variety of skills including working towards a goal, teamwork, connecting with local resources, creative planning and helping others in need. Best of all, after the challenge, cereal boxes will be donated to area food banks. Help TMS reach their goal of obtaining 6,500 boxes (that’s only 7 boxes per student)!! Full size cereal boxes can be brought to the main office. Don’t want to carry all those boxes? Purchase cereal on Amazon and have it shipped directly to the school: TMS, 51 S Timberlane Drive, Pennington, NJ 08534.
We would love to get the entire community involved in this challenge so let TMS know if you have connections to a local media source so we can advertise county wide and beyond. Also, if you work for a company that will match a monetary donation and would like to donate money to be used to buy cereal, please contact the PTO.
Batter up...for Timberlane Day at Yankees Stadium! Join us on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 1:35pm to watch the Yankees play the Minnesota Twins. Field level outfield section tickets are $100 per person and include a hot dog, drink and Yankees backpack. Ticket orders must be placed by March 17. E-mail Dana at danafray@aol.com with questions or to sign up! Tickets are NOT restricted to TMS families so anyone in the district is welcome to attend.
Yearbooks are now on sale: Click here to order.
TMS Updates: For additional information about TMS, please visit our webpage, or follow us on Twitter @Timberlane_HV, or instagram @timberlane_timberwolves
Dates to Remember
March 21- World Down Syndrome Day
March 21- Band Concert
March 23- Orchestra Concert
March 27: Spring Sports Begin
March 28- 5th Grade Parents Night
BT Author Visit - Tami Charles’ visit was excellent! Thank you to Ms. Tozzi and the PTO for such a wonderful gathering. The students and staff really enjoyed the assembly.
World Down Syndrome Day March 21, 2023 - Join the awareness campaign and show off your mismatched, bright, colorful, crazy, wild socks or lots of socks to get people talking and celebrate diversity and the beauty of being different.
Fourth and fifth grade students and families are invited to a Timberlane Middle School Music Open House on Thursday, March 30th from 5-6pm. Come meet our TMS choir, orchestra and band directors and visit our instructional spaces. Some TMS student ambassadors and parents will be on hand to say hello and answer questions. These talented Timberwolves may even perform for you! Light snacks will be provided. No need to RSVP...just add it to your family calendar and join us at TMS on March 30.
BTPTO Online Coffee Sale -The BT OLA is an integral part of the Bear Tavern Learning Environment and needs support to purchase seeds, supplies, materials, food for our fish friends, and yearly maintenance. So we are partnering with Giving Bean to raise funds. Giving Bean is a specialty coffee roaster and tea blender service that ships directly to homes. We will receive 25% off items, and there are subscription options that raise funds through repeat orders automatically.
2023 March Mania Basketball Tournament - The annual Hopewell Valley YMCA Tom Jackson 3v3 Basketball Tournament Dates are March 9th - March 31st. Click the links for schedules: Boys Girls Games
3rd Grade Recorder Concert - Attention 3rd-grade families. We are delighted to announce this year's 3rd-Grade Soprano Recorder Concert. Thursday, April 13, 2023, Bear Tavern School All-Purpose Room at 7:00 pm
BTPTO Ice Cream Social - An Ice Cream Social is to be held at BT on Friday, March 24th, with build-your-own sundaes and raffle baskets. Click the link for the flyer. Click here for more information and to pre-purchase your discounted raffle tickets and concessions. Click here to Volunteer for the Event: Ticket Table, Concessions, Game/Art Stations
BTPTO: Volunteers are needed for the Spring Event Planning Committees - In May we will have a Parent/Teacher Night Out. Please click here to volunteer for the planning committees. Questions/Info: Jessica.Ruff@comcast.net or Christa.Eastgate@gmail.com
PaySchools Central Food Service: Use the following links for the 2022-2023 school lunch
Click Here for a Link to Pay Schools Central to Pay for Student Lunches
BT Changes In Students’ Dismissal: Families, if there is a change in how students will be going home, please be sure to call (609-737-4005) or email the main office, as teachers do not always have an opportunity to check their email. Please use THIS EMAIL ADDRESS btmainoffice@hvrsd.org when informing us of dismissal plans.
Dates to Remember
March 21st- Wear Lots Of Socks or Crazy Socks/Down Syndrome Day
March 24th - No Preschool (Collaboration Day)
April 3rd - 6th - Spring Break (Schools Closed/Offices Open)
April 7th - Good Friday (School/Offices Closed)
NY Times best-selling author Tami Charles, is visiting and reading with all of our grades on March 2Oth!
Timberlane Middle School Music Open House on Thursday, March 30th from 5-6 pm for 4th and 5th Grade students: Come meet the TMS choir, orchestra and band directors and visit their instructional spaces. Some TMS student ambassadors and parents will be on hand to say hello and answer questions. These talented Timberwolves may even perform for you! Light snacks will be provided. No need to RSVP...just add it to your family calendar and join them at TMS on March 30.
Girls in Gear: Calling all girls ages 8-10! Come join Girls in Gear at HES, a program that helps riders build confidence on and off their bikes. All riding abilities are encouraged to join. Scholarships, bikes and helmets are available for those in need.
HES Yearbooks are now available: You can order online at ybpay.com. Please enter Yearbook ID Code: 1799323. The deadline is April 21st.
HES Acts of Service for March: In collaboration with The Chubby’s Project, HES will be collecting oral hygiene products such as; toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soaps/body washes, shampoo, feminine products, etc. Thank you for all of your generous donations!
PTO Dates and Events: Please check out the March Frog Flash filled with important information. The next PTO Meeting will be April 14th at @2:00 pm.
March is National Nutrition Month: To celebrate, Pomptonian has created the next edition of the Pomptonian Nutrition News series, Healthy School Lunch Challenge. Please click here for additional details.
Pomptonian Food Service: Use the following link(s) for the 2022-2023 school lunch. This link includes menus, how to pay for student lunches, and other useful information.
The Lost and Found Garden: Please encourage your child(ren) to check the lost and found for their missing items! Don’t forget to label your children’s coats, hats, and gloves.
Volunteer Opportunities: If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the attached volunteer form and complete the process for fingerprinting. We appreciate the support of community members who are interested in supporting our students and staff at HES.
Follow Us On Twitter: Our page offers parents a glimpse inside our classrooms, important reminders, and students engaged in learning & fun. Click here to follow us.
Absences, Late Arrivals, and Dismissal Changes: Call our TeleSafe number 609-737-4007, Ext 2, by 8:00 am to report an absence or late arrival or please use our new office email hwmainoffice@hvrsd.org. If there is a change in how students will be going home, call the main office at 737-4007, as teachers DO NOT have an opportunity to check their email during the day.
DATES TO REMEMBER
March 20th - Author Tami Charles Visit
March 21st - World Down Syndrome Day
April 3rd - 6th - Spring Break (Schools Closed/Offices Open)
April 7th - Good Friday (School/Offices Closed)
#BeTheLightHES
NY Times best-selling author Tami Charles, is coming to visit SB on March 21st. The SBPTO, in partnership with HVEF, is proud to offer students this opportunity!
World Down Syndrome Day March 21, 2023: Thank you for celebrating our students with Down Syndrome!
Fourth and fifth grade students and families are invited to a Timberlane Middle School Music Open House on Thursday, March 30th from 5-6pm. Come meet our TMS choir, orchestra and band directors and visit our instructional spaces. Some TMS student ambassadors and parents will be on hand to say hello and answer questions. These talented Timberwolves may even perform for you! Light snacks will be provided. No need to RSVP...just add it to your family calendar and join us at TMS on March 30
ReadaFun March 27 - April 28: Our All Star Reading Raiser starts soon. It’s like a jog-a-thon but for reading! More information is to come but click HERE for the flyer.
2023 March Mania Basketball Tournament: The annual Hopewell Valley YMCA Tom Jackson 3v3 Basketball Tournament Dates are March 9th - March 31st. Click HERE for the game schedule.
HVYMCA Afterschool Enrichment: Registration is open! Click HERE for more information.
Color Run April 28 - 5:30 pm at SB- Join in the fun and help raise money for the PTO. The fall color run was so much fun, we decided to hold a second one. Website, Parent Information, Tee Shirt Order Form. Other details were sent by email and with your child(ren).
Yearbook 2023 - orders due by May 1: Yearbooks are available for sale online or by form for $25.
Lost and Found: Please encourage your child(ren) to check the lost and found for their missing items! Don’t forget to label your children’s coats, hats, and gloves.
Pomptonian Food Service: Use the following link(s) for the 2022-2023 school lunch. This link includes menus and how to pay for student lunches along with other useful information.
SB Membership Toolkit: All volunteer opportunities, Spirit Wear, and ways to donate can be found on MembershipToolkit. Click here to register.
Absences & Late Arrivals or Changes in Students’ Dismissal: Call our TeleSafe # 609-737-4006, Ext 2, by 8:00 am to report an absence or late arrival. To make contacting the main office easier, we've created a "sbmainoffice@hvrsd.org" email that will go to both secretaries. Please use this to send us your dismissal changes. Teachers do not always have the opportunity to check their email during school but including them in your email is helpful. If you have a change after 3pm, please call us at 609-737-4006 ext. 0.
DATES TO REMEMBER
March 21st - Author visit: Tamika Charles
March 21st - World Down Syndrome Day
March 27th Readafun kicks off
March 30th - TMS Music Open House
March 31st - Princeton Wrestling Readers at SB
PTO Spring Book Fair Tues. March 21-Thurs. March 23, 3:45-7pm in the Media Center. We’ll have events each night including a Student Art Display, CHS students promoting the Bunny Hop 5K, our raffle will be coming back and more to come! We are looking for volunteers to help set up on Friday, March 17, serve as cashiers/book finders during shopping evenings, and take down displays on Friday, March 24. Please follow this link to volunteer: Spring Book Fair 2023 Volunteers Needed Additional daytime volunteer positions may open up closer to Book Fair Week. Thank you in advance for helping us make the 2023 Spring Book Fair a success!
Fourth and fifth grade students and families are invited to a Timberlane Middle School Music Open House on Thursday, March 30th from 5-6pm. Come meet our TMS choir, orchestra and band directors and visit our instructional spaces. Some TMS student ambassadors and parents will be on hand to say hello and answer questions. These talented Timberwolves may even perform for you! Light snacks will be provided.No need to RSVP...just add it to your family calendar and join us at TMS on March 30.
ReadaFun Fundraiser: Have you heard the news? ReadaFun is back this year! ReadaFun is an online Read-A-Thon fundraising organization that encourages higher level reading and writing, promotes critical thinking and comprehension, and facilitates family interaction. Students read whatever interests them and invite their friends and family via email to make donations based on the number of books or hours they read. The TGG PTO earns 80% of funds raised to support initiatives like teacher mini grants, field trips, assemblies and author visits, outdoor learning spaces, and more!
Last week you should have received your student's login information from their teacher. If you did not, please reach out to ReadaFun Chair Eva Tramontana (emck323@gmail.com) directly and she will make sure you get your child's login information to get started. Everyone can participate; there is no financial obligation to log your reading. Most importantly this is a great way to encourage our children to read and a fun school-wide fundraiser. ReadaFun ends on April 9th.
BookSmiles Collection: The TG Student Council and Green Team are collecting gently used adult and children’s books to help irrigate book deserts throughout the Philadelphia/NJ area. Drop your gently used books into the donation boxes between March 20-24. This collection coincides with the Book Fair. Consider donating your old books before purchasing new books!
Girls in Gear: Calling all girls ages 8-10! Come join Girls in Gear, a program that helps riders build confidence on and off their bikes. All riding abilities are encouraged to join. This program will be held on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30 PM, starting on April 12, right here at Toll Gate. See flier for more details and register to ride at girlsingear.org.
Dates to Remember
March is Women’s History Month & National Reading Month
3/20-3/23: PTO Book Fair
Tuesday, 3/21: World Down Syndrome Day - Rock Your Socks!
Friday, 3/24: Preschool Team Collaboration Day - No PEECH on this day
Thursday, 3/30: TMS Music Open House for 4th & 5th Graders 5:00-6:00 PM
4/3-4/6: Spring Break - Schools Closed (Offices Open)
4/7: Good Friday - Schools/Offices Closed
