From the Office of the Superintendent
Upcoming Events:
Mark your calendars for the Winter Dance Festival, presented by the HV Dance program on Tuesday December 19th, at 6:30 PM in the HV PAC.
This is a free, family event, featuring a short and sweet program of festive performances by HVCHS and TMS dance students, with a special guest performance by HVCHS a cappella group, Con Brio. Follow along on Instagram for a peek behind the scenes @Hopewell_Valley_Dance.
Special Olympics of New Jersey: Upcoming events include Floor Hockey league at Stuart Day School, Dec 16th. Plunge Season is upon us! Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood, Jan 13, 2023
The 2024 Winter Games will begin with floor hockey and volleyball on Jan 6-7, 2024.
In Feb, we head north for alpine events, cross-country skiing, speed skating, figure skating and more!
HV CHS Alumni "Mic Drop" Thurs. Jan 4th: A Reunion of Song, Hopewell Valley Vineyards 5:30-9pm, Enjoy an evening with friends and family celebrating CHS's musical talent from over the years. CHS Alumni - soloists & Ensembles - you are invited to perform! No Cover charge; donations requested to benefit the HV Music Parent Association.
Please see "Community Events" for additional upcoming programs!
Winter Performances: We are excited to present our winter performance series. Please consider attending these events and supporting our student performers!
- HVCHS Band Concert on Dec18th at 7 p.m.,
- Winter Dance Festival on Dec 19th at 6:30 p.m.
Chamber Singers Madrigal Dinner, Fri, Dec. 15th: HEAR YE! A Madrigal Dinner shall commence in due course! The Chamber Singers will entertain you while you dine on salad, a main course, and dessert, all while sipping a traditional wassail. The performers are your wait staff and entertainment during this hilarious evening of song and show! This event is general admission seating and is open to the public with a limit of 150 tickets sold. FESTIVE DRESS ENCOURAGED!
Hopewell Valley Montgomery Ice Hockey Team "3rd Annual Toy Drive", Fri, Dec 15th, 3:30
Varsity @ Mercer County Park Ice Rink. Please help support the varsity team in their efforts to collect toys for children in need! Bring a new, unwrapped toy and wear your favorite Santa hat!
Winter Athletics: There are over 330 student-athletes participating in our winter athletic season! Please come out to support our student-athletes as they compete in wrestling, cheerleading, basketball (boys, girls, AND Unified!), swimming, diving, track, and ice hockey. The winter athletic schedule can be found here.
Alumni Database: Are you a graduate of HVCHS? Are you a parent or guardian of a recent graduate? We are encouraging all HVCHS alumni to join our Alumni Directory. Complete our Database Form and indicate what type of information you would like to receive from HVCHS. We're looking forward to connecting with our graduates!
Absences & Late Arrivals: Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe number 609-737-4003, Ext 1, 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. Our daily morning announcements can be found on the school website and via this link. 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!
The Hopewell Valley CHSPTO "Dog Byte" a comprehensive listing of upcoming events and Class fundraisers, including PJ's Pancake House in Ewing on Friday, Dec. 15th 3pm-10pm.
*Dates to Remember*
December 15: CHS Hockey Team Game and Toy Drive, 3:30 p.m./
Madrigal Dinner, 6:00p.m.
December 18: Symphonic Band Concert, 7 p.m.
December 19: Winter Dance Festival, 6:30 p.m.
December 20: Deadline to Submit Class of 2024 Baby Photos
December 22: CHS Alumni Day Complete Form
December 22.2023 - Deadline for Yearbook Senior Recognition Ads LINK
December 22: Winter Pep Rally, ½ Day Schedule
Check the The Timberlane ``Principal's Page" for weekly information!
Mark your calendars for the Winter Dance Festival, presented by the HV Dance program on Tuesday December 19th, at 6:30 PM in the HV PAC. This is a free, family event, featuring a short and sweet program of festive performances by CHS and TMS dance students, with a special guest performance by CHS a cappella group, Con Brio. See updates and more on Instagram @Hopewell_Valley_Dance
Yearbooks are on sale! The early bird price is $35. Click HERE to order your student's yearbook!
SPIRIT WEEK:
- 12/18 - "Merch Monday" - rep your favorite artist/athlete/team
- 12/19 - "Country vs. Country Club" - wear Western clothing or "Preppie" clothing
- 12/20 - "Student/Teacher Style Swap" - Students dress like teachers, Teachers dress like students
- 12/21 - "Dress Like a Celebrity" Thursday
- 12/22 - Team Colors!
School Calendar/Attendance - Friday, December 22, is an early dismissal day with Timberlane dismissing at 12:00 noon. The lunchroom will not be serving lunches. Students are encouraged to bring a snack. Please leave a message with Tele Safe at: 737-4004, ext. 2 if your student(s) will not be at school.
Student Beverages: Please note that students have been asked to refrain from bringing beverages other than water to school. This includes coffee, hot chocolate, energy drinks, etc. We've seen an increase in students bringing an assortment of beverages in the morning, and are asking that students finish them before coming to school if they partake.
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*
12/18 - 7th & 8th Grade Concert (Band, Orchestra, Choir) 7 pm at the HVCHS PAC
12/18 - 12/22 - Student Council "Spirit Week" see above
12/19 - Book donations being delivered to Franklin Elementary School!
12/22 - Early dismissal (12:00 pm) "Community Competition Day" for students.
12/25 - 1/1 - Winter Break (Return 1/2)
BT Principal's Page - provides links to information and activities and is updated regularly.
BT PTO Bear Flash - Everything you need to know for the month & beyond!
BT Report Cards - Report cards will be available on Oncourse beginning December 15th. This link also provides directions for accessing your child's report card in OnCourse.
BT YMCA Winter 2024 Enrichment Programs - Unique program opportunities are provided after school to enrich your child. Registration opens 12/22; closes 1/15. Classes will start 1/22/24. Click here for the website.
BT 4th and 5th Grade Winter Concert - Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Hopewell Valley Central High School Performing Art Center. All 4th and 5th-grade students will perform at our annual winter concert, featuring 4th and 5th-grade choruses, orchestras, 5th-grade band, and the TrebleMakers! Click here for more information.
PaySchools Central Food Service - Use the following link for the 2023-2024 school lunches.
BT Absences & Late Arrivals - Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe number 609-737-4005, Ext 2, by 8:00 a.m. to report an absence or late arrival. Thank you.
BT Changes In Students’ Dismissal - If there is a change in how students will be going home (pick up, take the bus, after-school program, etc.), please be sure to call or email the main office at 609-737-4005 btmainoffice@hvrsd.org
*Dates To Remember*
12/25 - 1/1 - No School
1/10 - Winter Concert PAC @ CHS
1/15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools/Offices Closed
The Principal’s December Newsletter - Hopewell’s Happenings is on the HES Website.
Hopewell’s Happenings is a monthly update with links to all sorts of information and activities.
Student Council CHOP Fundraiser - Pajama Day Friday, December 15th - Click HERE for more information.
Chubby’s Project - This month, we are collecting socks and gloves of all sizes. If you would like to donate socks or gloves, please send contributions in with your child.
Food Waste Audit - In partnership with the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, and HVRSD’s Climate Action and Sustainability Committee, HES is proud to participate in a food waste audit. Ms. Kerr will be conducting the food waste audits during the 5th grade lunch period next Monday (12/18), Tuesday (12/19) and Wednesday (12/20). The audits will consist of Ms. Kerr weighing items of food that the students don’t eat. Only the students who buy lunch will participate in the audit. We hope that this will show us the importance of reducing food waste, and that the 5th graders will feel a sense of empowerment to address these global issues.
HES 4th and 5th Grade Winter Concert - Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Hopewell Valley Central High School Performing Art Center. All 4th and 5th-grade students will perform at our annual winter concert, featuring 4th and 5th-grade choruses, orchestras, 5th-grade band and Orff Ensemble. Click HERE for more information
YMCA Winter 2024 Enrichment Programs - Unique program opportunities are provided after school to enrich your child. Registration opens 12/22; closes 1/15. Classes will start 1/22/24, all information can be found on their website.
HES 2023-2024 Yearbook - Order your 2023-2024 Hopewell Elementary Yearbook HERE
Winter is here! - Don’t forget to label your children's coats, hats, and gloves so they can find their way home!
Absences & Late Arrivals - Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe number, 609-737- 4007, Ext 2, by 8:00 a.m. to report an absence or late arrival. Thank you.
HES Changes In Students’ Dismissal - If there is a change in how students will be going home (pick up, take the bus, after-school program, etc.), please be sure to call or email the main office at 609-737-4007 hwmainoffice@hvrsd.org
Dates to Remember:
Friday, 12/22: Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM
Monday, 12/25: Schools/Offices Closed for Christmas Day
Tuesday, 12/26-Friday, 12/29: Schools Closed for Winter Break (Return Jan,2nd)
Thursday, 1/11- Winter Concert PAC @ CHS 7PM
Friday, 1/12 - PTO Meeting 8:45
Monday, 1/15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Schools/Offices Closed
Report Cards: The 1st trimester ended on December 8th. Report cards will be available on OnCourse beginning December 15th.
The Grade T-Shirt Art Contest! Designs should include the theme, “Only One You!” and fifth grader’s name on the back, be on 8 ½ x 11 paper and black & white only, be submitted to your teacher or the main office by Monday, Dec 18th. Click here for more information.
The Yearbook Cover Design Contest Is On! Designs should include the theme, “Only One You,” be hand drawn or painted, be on 8 ½ x 11 paper (vertical) , submitted to your teacher or the main office by Jan 8th. Click here for more information including times and concert attire.
Student Council CHOP Fundraiser - We’re collecting pennies to support children at CHOP! Drop them off as you come in each morning now - 12/20.
Food Waste Audit - In partnership with the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, and HVRSD’s Climate Action and Sustainability Committee, SB is proud to participate in a food waste audit. Ms. Kerr will be conducting the food waste audits during the 5th grade lunch period only, next Monday (12/18), Tuesday (12/19) and Wednesday (12/20). The audits will consist of Ms. Kerr weighing items of food that the students don’t eat. Only the students who buy lunch will participate in the audit. We hope that this will show us the importance of reducing food waste, and that the 5th graders will feel a sense of empowerment to address these global issues.
SB YMCA Winter 2024 Enrichment Programs - Unique program opportunities are provided after school to enrich your child. Registration opens 12/22; closes 1/15. Classes will begin on 1/22.
The Principal’s Newsletter - The Principal’s Page is on the SB Website. It has links to The Scoop and other important and useful information for families.
Absences & Late Arrivals - Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe number 609-737-4006, Ext 2, by 8:00 am to report an absence or late arrival.
Changes In Students’ Dismissal - If you have a dismissal change, please email the main office in advance at sbmainoffice@hvrsd.org, as teachers do not always have an opportunity to check their email. Any last-minute needs at 3 pm or later should be called into 609-737-4006.
Lost and Found - Please label your children's coats, hats, and gloves.
PaySchools Central Food Service - Here are links for 2023-2024 school lunch information.
SB Membership Toolkit - All volunteer opportunities, class lists, and Spirit Wear can be found on MembershipToolkit. Click here to register. Contact StonyBrookPTO@gmail.com with any
questions.
*Dates To Remember*
12/15 Reports Cards Available in Oncourse
12/18 5th Gr T-Shirt Art Contest Due
12/20 Student Council CHOP Fundraiser Ends
12/22 YMCA Enrichment Registration Opens
12/22 - 12:45 Early Dismissal
12/25 - 1/1 - No School
1/8-Yearbook Covers Due
Principal Lauri’s December Newsletter
TG Spirit Days- The Toll Gate Student Council is sponsoring several Spirit Days throughout the year. To participate, we are requesting a small donation that will benefit the Hopewell Valley Mobile Food Pantry. We hope you participate in each spirit day and help us support our local community. Our first spirit day is coming up next Friday, 12/22 and will be a winter pajama day. Please see this document for details. Email Mrs. Kampe and Mrs. Mayer, Student Council Co-Advisors, with any questions.
Winter Concert- Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Hopewell Valley Performing Arts Center at the High School. The concert features the 4th grade choir, 4th grade orchestra, 5th grade choir, 5th grade orchestra, band and vocal ensemble. All 4th and 5th grade students are a member of one or more of the ensembles and therefore expected to attend. Band & Orchestra members should arrive at 6:30 PM and members of the choir can arrive by 6:45 PM. There will be an in-school rehearsal at the High School the morning of January 17th.
Students should “dress to impress” in concert attire for the performance:
● Black (dark) dress pants or skirt (below the knee when seated) cello players wear pants
● Dark dress socks or stockings
● Dark dress shoes
● White shirt (preferably with a collar)
Our Lost and Found table is growing! Please take a minute to look through our current Lost and Found folder to see if you recognize anything that may belong to your child. If you want to claim something, please let your child know they can pick it up from the Lost and Found table right outside of the cafeteria.
Call Telsafe for Absences or Late Arrivals- It is pertinent that we have accurate daily attendance to ensure the safety of your children. If your child will be absent or will be reporting to school late, please call our Telesafe line at 609-737-4008, option 2. Please refrain from only emailing the classroom teacher and Ms. Smith, the school nurse, to report attendance. In the event a teacher or Ms. Smith is absent for the day, only Telesafe is checked for absences, their emails are not. Ms. Smith will continue to call home to ensure your child's safety, if your child is not in school and we did not receive a phone call through telesafe stating that would be absent.
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Dates to Remember:
Friday, 12/15: Trimester 1 Report Cards Available on the Parent Portal
Friday, 12/15: CHS Choir Visits Grades 3, 4 & 5
Friday, 12/22: Winter Pajama Day & Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM
Monday, 12/25: Schools/Offices Closed for Christmas Day
Tuesday, 12/26-Friday, 12/29: Schools Closed for Winter Break
Monday, 1/1/24: Schools/Offices Closed for New Year’s Day
Friday, 1/12/24: Toll Gate’s Day of Service
Monday, 1/15/24: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools/Offices Closed
Wednesday, 1/17/24: Toll Gate Winter Concert at the PAC at CHS - 7:00 PM
