From the Office of the Superintendent
Hopewell Valley Night Off! Thurs. March 7th (click link for more details)
This community-wide initiative was designed in response to the increasing demands of work and school on personal and family time. With the support of local school officials, sports leaders, parents, community and religious leaders, all sports practices, classes and homework will be canceled on this special evening.
Mercer County Technical Schools "College Fair", Tues. March 5th, 6pm-8pm: The annual NJACAC College Fair during which college representatives meet with prospective students to answer any questions. Here is the list of colleges expected to attend.
Hopewell Valley Education Foundation "Spring Fling Luncheon" with Fashion Show by Poppy Boutique, Sunday, March 24th 11am-3pm, Cobblestone Creek Country Club. Proceeds benefit HVEF's mission to enhance educational excellence at all HVRSD schools.
"The Big Read": HVRSD has partnered with Pennington Public Library for the 2024 NEA Big Read which aims to bring our community together around one book, Circe by Madeline Miller. The Library is distributing free copies of Circe to the public while supplies last. Upcoming events include:
Take Home Craft, 3/1-3/31
Circe's Magic: 3/13 @ 2pm The Watershed: Join us for a family-friendly exploration of the magic of plants!
**Open to parents at all schools: Digital Wellness Initiative Parent Series "Tech Talk": Tech Talk is a four-part series educating parents on technology use as it pertains to your child, held at the Toll Gate school. Upcoming dates:
- Session 2- Tues. March 26th: Ms. Melissa Lauri & Ms. Bonnie Lieu, "Getting Ready to Give the Device?" Device Options and Important Conversations to have with your children before they transition to middle school
- Session 3- Wed. April 17th: High School Student Panel, "Popular Apps and Peer Pressure"
- Session 4- Tues. May 7th: "Habits & Rules to set" for your young children and their device management
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-25 year is open. Kindergarten Camp will be held at all 4 Elementary Schools from July 8th - 11th and July 15th - 18th (M-Thurs. 8:30-11:30 am). This Registration Letter contains additional information. Students must be registered for Kindergarten in order to sign up for the camp.
Dates of Note
3.12 HVRSD Strategic Planning Session II in HV Central High School Cafeteria 6pm
3.13 Early Dismissal and Professional Development Day
3.16 Hopewell Valley 5K "Lucky Bulldog Dash"
3.24 HVEF Spring Fling Luncheon
3.26 Tech Talk at Toll Gate
5.11 1st Annual Cultural Festival @ Woolsey Park
Please see "Community Events" for additional upcoming programs!
HVCHS is excited to present:
"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"
a witty and timeless musical
opens tonight at 7pm in the Performing Arts Center at HVCHS!
Other dates are: March 2, 8 & 9! Purchase tickets here!
Mercer County Technical Schools "College Fair", Tues. March 5th, 6pm-8pm: The annual NJACAC College Fair during which college representatives meet with prospective students to answer any questions. Here is the list of colleges expected to attend.
HVCHS Updates: Please be sure to review the February edition of HVCHS Updates, a monthly newsletter for HVCHS students, parents, and guardians. It was sent via email earlier in the week; if you did not receive it, please contact the HVCHS Main Office.
Black & Gold Cup March Madness: The Gold Team is competing against the Black Team in a March Madness style bracket of games throughout the month of March. During week one, 64 students and staff competed in a Rock-Paper-Scissors tournament. The 32 winners will move on to next week’s tournament playing a different game. Who will be the ultimate winner? Check the Focus each week to find out!
2024-25 Course Selection: Course selection has begun for the 2024-25 school year! Please be sure to encourage your child to review the 2024-25 Program of Studies for courses for which they are eligible, select electives, and review the information provided by the Counseling Department.
Hopewell Valley 5K "Lucky BullDog Dash", March 16th
Building on the success of the first event, we have decided to establish an annual tradition in our community. The funds raised from this event are used to fund senior year activities including Post Prom and Senior Sunrise, Senior Sunset and other activities.
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?
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 on our fundraising calendar. 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.
*Dates to Remember*
March: 1, 2, 8, 9: The Winter Musical at CHS PAC
March 1: The First Annual Hopewell PBA 342 Dodgeball Tournament
March 7: Hopewell Valley Night Off
March 16: Hopewell Valley 5K "Lucky Bulldog Dash"!
Congratulations to our first ever Athletes of the Month and Bulldogs of the Month award winners John Michael Vlasac, Sydney Rick and Matthew Helmrich!
Here are Principal Turnbull's February Timberlane Topics and Principal's Page
Spring Enrichment Programs Descriptions! Students will be able to sign up for enrichments starting Friday, March 1.
Lucky Teacher Contest ☘️☘️ Six “Lucky” TMS Adults will have the opportunity to wear a fabulous leprechaun costume on March 13th. During lunches from Thursday 2/29-Thursday 3/7 students will place their donations in a container for the adult they want to see dressed in a Lucky costume. All proceeds will go to St Baldrick’s Foundation. Click here for details and costume preview!
St. Baldrick's 2024-We are at 26 Team Members and growing! The team will be shaving on March 13th at Timberlane. There are multiple ways to support Team Timberlane in our quest to raise money to fight childhood cancer. We set $10,000 as our goal, but I am confident that we can raise $20,000 and be the top fundraising team in the area!
**Please note that we are part of the "Amalfi's-Lawrenceville" St. Baldrick's event. The date on the website says Sat., March 9, but we are shaving @TIMBERLANE on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13. Feel free to stop by Amalfi's on Saturday because it is a wonderful event, but we are participating on Wednesday!**
Purchase a "Team Timberlane: T-Shirt for $15 (last day to order is Friday 2/23).
Attend the "Shamrocks and Shenanigans" Family Game Night ($5 per person for tons of food, snacks, games, contests, and FUN). Click Here to sign up. Click Here for details.
8th Grade March Madness: March 15th 3:00-5:00 Sign-ups during lunch 3/11-3/14.
Spring Sports start on March 18th: Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse and Track & Field.
Early Dismissals: Please advise your child of early dismissals prior to coming to school and send them to school with a note. Students need to present the note to the main office right off the bus for a pass to leave class. If the need occurs after the start of school, please call the Main Office, not TeleSafe. Please be aware Timberlane Drive is closed between 2:30 3:00 for TMS & CHS dismissal.
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*
Friday, March 1st - Shamrocks & Shenanigans Family Game Night @ TMS 6-8 pm (benefit for Team Timberlane - St. Baldrick's). Click here for details
Thursday, March 7th - Hopewell Valley Night Off
Sunday, March 10th - Daylight Savings
Wednesday, March 13th - St. Baldrick's at TMS
Wednesday, March 13th - Early Dismissal (Staff Professional Development)
Friday, March 15th - March Madness 8th Grade Style/8th Grade Night Out
May 6-10- NJSLA Testing
BT Principal's Page - Provides links to information and activities
BT PTO Bear Flash - Everything you need to know for the month & beyond!
Read Across America Week - Here is the Spirit Wear!
3/4 - Favorite Book Character
3/5 - Class Color Day
3/6 - BT Gear or Wear Blue
3/7 - Hat Day
3/8 - St. Baldrick's Day Wear or Wear Green
BT St. Baldrick's Day - Friday, March 8th, at BT, we are raising money to fight childhood cancer. You can join “Team Bear Tavern” or donate here.
BT Lost and Found - Our lost and found is growing. Please have your students stop and look for their misplaced items.
BT 5th-Grade Congratulatory Ad - Make the 2023- 2034 yearbook even more special for your 5th grader. A student congratulatory ad is a loving tribute to your student personalized with your sentimental message and a cherished photo. Create a memory that will last a lifetime. Click here for more information. All ad submissions and payments must be received by Friday, April 26th.
PaySchools Central Food Service - Use the following link for the 2023-2024 school lunches.
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.
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*
3/1 - Women's History Month
3/4 - 3/8 - Read Across America Week
3/7 - Hopewell Valley Night Off
3/8 - St. Baldrick's Day Assembly
3/13 - Early Dismissal/Staff Development, Preschool AM Only
*Reminder: There is no lunch served on early dismissal days*
3/18 - Author Roxie Munro Visit
HES Book Fair - March 4th - 6th. Click link for schedule.
We hope get a chance to visit before or after school
with your children
and "Leap Into a Good Book"!
The Principal’s 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
HES 2023-2024 Yearbook - Order your 2023-2024 Hopewell Elementary Yearbook HERE.
Author Visit - Roxie Munro will be visiting HES on Tuesday, March 19th.
Talent Show - On Thursday, March 21st, Hopewell Elementary Student Council is excited to host a Talent Show for students in grades 3-5, @ 6:30pm. Ticket sale information coming soon!
Lost and Found - Our lost and found is growing. Please have your students stop down to look for their misplaced items.
PaySchools Central Food Service - Use the following link for the 2023-2024 school lunches.
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:
3/4 -3/6 - HES Book Fair
3/4 - 3/8 - Read Across America Week - Dress up Theme
3/7 - Hopewell Valley Night Off
3/13 - Early Dismissal/Staff Development, Preschool AM Only
*Reminder: There is no lunch served on early dismissal days*
3/19 - Roxie Munro Visit
3/21 Talent Show
Stony Brook Elementary School
The Principal’s Page is on the SB Website with links to The Stony Brook Scoop.
Read Across America Week begins the week of 3/4 and will kick off our All Star Reading Challenge! More information will be shared soon, but here are a few important dates:
March 4 - Introduce the Reading Challenge
March 6 - Guest Readers
March 7 - Author Visit with Roxie Munro, including a chance to have lunch with the author for students in grades 1 - 5
March 8 - Dress like your favorite book character
Lifetouch Spring Photos - Tues. March 5th: Each student will be photographed and you have the option of purchasing photos. These photos will not be placed in the yearbook. Order forms were sent home on 2/23.
Roxie Munro Author Visit - Thurs. March 7th: Non-fiction author will be coming for a special assembly! She will present to all of our students and host a lunch for a select group of SB All Stars!
SCIENCE FAIR UPDATE - DATE CHANGED TO SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD & REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND TO REGISTER. Check out the FLYER!
Kids Heart Challenge for the American Heart Association - Students will participate in various activities for the challenge in wellness class. Please see the INSTRUCTIONS for more information. If you decide to participate, everything can be done online.
SB Parents Night Out, March 22nd - Support the 5th Grade Committee at a fun night out!
SB 23/24 Yearbook! Order your 23/24 Stony Brook yearbook HERE! (Enter school code: 14277924)
Science Fair Update - The date has been changed to Sat, March 23rd and we need volunteers! There are many different ways to help out! If you are interested in volunteering or just have questions, please email nicolegianfredi@hvrsd.org.
Absences & Late Arrivals - Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe line at 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, e-mail the main office in advance at sbmainoffice@hvrsd.org. Any last-minute changes should be called into 609-737-4006.
Attendance Procedures - Please refer to our Attendance Procedures for details regarding school absences, late arrivals and early dismissals.
Here are links for 2023-2024 school lunch information.
SB Membership Toolkit - All volunteer opportunities, class lists, and Spirit Wear can be found on the Membership Toolkit. Click here to register. Contact StonyBrookPTO@gmail.com with any questions.
*Dates To Remember*
3/4-3/8 Read Across America Week
3/5 Lifetouch Spring Photos
3/7: Author Roxie Munro
3/13: Early Dismissal at 12:45pm
3/22: Parents Night Out
3/23: New DATE for the Science Fair
Save the Date! - Field Day will be held on Friday, May 24th.
Author Visit - In partnership with HVEF and your support of the PTO, we are excitedly awaiting Author Roxie Munro’s visit on Tuesday, March 5th!
The Toll Gate Green Team invites you to Walk, Bike or Roll to School on Wednesday, March 6th!
By walking, rolling, or biking to school, you will help reduce the amount of air pollutants emitted by automobiles. These air pollutants result in increases in ground-level ozone, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter such as particles of dust, soot, smoke, dirt and liquid droplets. Lace up your sneakers and/or strap on your helmets to get to school and help the Green Teamers create a healthier environment around Toll Gate.
TGG PTO Skate Night - Join us for a fun night of ice skating with friends and family at the Princeton Day School Ice Rink on Friday, March 8th from 6:00-8:00 PM. Arrive by 5:45 PM for skate rental ($5 per skater) and bring cash for the PTO bake sale to benefit the 5th grade class. Sign up here and contact the TGG PTO with any questions at tggpto@gmail.com.
TGG PTO Math Night - Join the PTO on Thursday, March 14th from 6:00-8:00 PM for an evening of mathematics-based family fun, games, puzzles and more. Activities are divided by academic level (but we encourage everyone to try everything!). At least one adult is requested to attend with their child(ren) as certain activities require partner discussion or assistance.
PTO Spring Social - Save the date for a night of kid-free fun on Saturday, April 13th at 6:00 PM at 1 North Main Street in Pennington. There will be live music, a silent auction, and catering by Emily’s Cafe. Stay tuned for ticket sale information coming soon.
Donations for Brandywine Living - Please click here to view a letter regarding a request from the 2nd grade team for donations. Thank you!
Save the Date! - Field Day will be held on Friday, May 24th.
Dates to Remember:
Friday, 3/1: Dress as a Book Character Day
Friday, 3/1: ReadAFun Begins
Tuesday, 3/5: Author Roxie Munro Visits Toll Gate
Wednesday, 3/6: Walk, Bike or Roll to School Day
Thursday, 3/7: Hopewell Valley Night Off
Friday, 3/8: PTO Skate Night
Wednesday, 3/13: Early Dismissal Day for Staff Development
Thursday, 3/14: PTO Math Night
Friday, 3/15: Trimester 2 Report Cards Available on Parent Portal
