Thank you so much to those who were able to attend my last Superintendent’s Coffee and Chat for this school year on Wednesday night. We had a very nice turnout and a great conversation. I really appreciated all your feedback and the significant input we gleaned from this session. Here is a link to the slide deck from last night. This was such an important discussion that we will be holding it again next year.
Special thanks to Melissa Arnold, Prevention Coalition of Mercer County, the Hopewell Township Police Department, Principal Riley, Dr. Velderman, CHS SAC, and Heidi Kahme, Student Coordinator and Municipal Alliance, for their contributions to the discussion. We deeply appreciate your partnership with our school community.
Whether or not you could attend any of the Superintendent’s Coffee and Chats, we would love your feedback on how we can improve them. Please that a moment to complete a brief survey/feedback form. Have a great weekend!
Hopewell Valley Come Outside & Play! June 9-10. Here is the the updated newsletter listing all the activities being offered: We thank you for joining the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance and community partners during this Hopewell Valley event, now in its 13th year! Established to increase awareness of nature and an appreciation of time spent outdoors, families and community members are welcome to attend any of the activities. Some activities require advance registration. Activities are free and open to all ages unless otherwise noted. In case of inclement weather, activities will be canceled unless noted in the newsletter. Post your pictures of attending events on the Hopewell Valley's Backyard Facebook page.
Former Stony Brook Students & their families: Commemorative SB bricks are on sale now! Leave a lasting All Star legacy! The SB PTO is happy to offer personalized brick sales to end the school year! Leave your permanent mark at Stony Brook by purchasing a brick with your family name. Bricks will be installed in the walkway in front of school. We hope to have them installed over the summer so they're ready for next school year! Order Here: https://donate.brickmarkers.com/sbes Orders are due Wednesday, June 30! Online payments only.
The Hopewell Valley Mobile Food Pantry: was created during the pandemic to assist those that found themselves in need of a helping hand. Staffed entirely by volunteer workers, the Pantry collects, sorts, packages, and delivers groceries and fresh produce weekly to neighbors throughout the Valley. All assistance provided is done confidentially. To register for a weekly grocery delivery, go to https://hvymca.org/pantry/. Additionally, all are welcome to pick up needed groceries on Saturdays, 10-11am at the HVRSD Administration building (425 S. Main Street, Pennington). Anyone who wishes to donate to or volunteer for the Pantry may go to the above website also! If you have any questions, please email us at hvmobilefoodpantry@gmail.com or call 609-737-3048, ext. 2. Thank you!
All Working Papers applications are now ONLINE at: MyWorkingPapers.NJ.gov
Employers hiring teenagers must register online to receive a unique 8-digit code and share that code with every minor they intend to hire. The potential hire can then visit the website to create an account and start their working papers application, entering the employer's unique code. Caregivers must review the details of the job and provide proof of the minor's age. The NJ Department of Labor will notify the business once the application is approved.
HVCHS Updates: Please take a few moments to review the May edition of HVCHS Updates, a monthly newsletter for HVCHS students and their families.
Final Exams: Based on a recommendation from the District Grading Committee, HVCHS has developed a schedule for final exams and projects. By limiting assessments to specific dates and organizing assessment dates by subject area, we hope to reduce student stress. We will follow a calendar of events summarized here:
June 6 - 9: Final Letter Day Cycle
no assessments given in English, Math, Science, Social Studies
World Language and other final exams/projects administered during class periods
June 12:
F Day Schedule
no assessments (exams, projects, presentations) given
June 13:
assessments given in English & Math during exam blocks
students dismissed at 1 p.m.
June 14:
assessments given in Science & Social Studies during exam blocks
students dismissed at 1 p.m.
*On June 13 & 14, only students who are taking final exams are required to attend school.*
HVCHS Fall 2023 Sports Registration is OPEN: All Registrations and medical forms are due by Monday, July 17th. Registration and medical form links are available on the athletic website. If your child needs an annual sports physical and you are unable to get an appointment with your pediatrician, we are having two sessions of “In-School” Sports Physicals with our school doctors on Thursday, July 13th and Monday, July 17th from 9:00 am-12:00 pm in the high school nurse's office. Please use this link to sign up for an appointment.. They are open to students in grades 6-12 by appointment only and are $25 a child. (Checks should be made out to HVRSD.) If you have any questions regarding which medical forms your child needs, please contact Kelly Hall or Angela Drake in the CHS Nurse’s Office at (609) 737-4003 x3537. If you have any questions regarding registration, please reach out to the Athletic Office staff (609) 737-4003 x3534.
Fall Sports will begin on the following dates:
Football - Monday, August 7th
Boys & Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball - Monday, August 14h
Girls Tennis - Wednesday, August 16th
Field Hockey, Boys & Girls Cross Country - Monday, August 21st
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.
The HVCHS PTO Dog Byte: Provides Information about upcoming events.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS AT HVCHS
June 9: All Night Volleyball, 9 p.m.
June 12: Senior Sunset & Movie Night, 7 p.m.
June 13 & 14: Final Exams, 1 p.m. Dismissal
June 14: Senior Awards Night, 6 p.m.
June 15: 1/2 Day, 12 p.m. Dismissal
June 15: Commencement, 6 p.m.
June 16: 1/2 Day, 12 p.m. Dismissal
Eighth-Grade Activities:
8th Grade Dance: Friday, June 9th from 7:30 pm–10:00pm in the Timberlane cafeteria. This event is designed to bring students together to dance, reminisce, and enjoy the many relationships they have formed over the past three years. We do not encourage students to have dates as this can sometimes add unneeded pressure and anxiety to the event. We are also discouraging students from wearing formal clothes or arriving in limousines as this can give the event the premature feeling of a prom. We have attached a FAQ sheet with this letter that addresses many of the questions families and students typically have about the evening activities. Please review carefully, as there are some changes to our drop-off and photo procedures. The Student Council is sponsoring the event and has organized a committee of students to help with the decorations.
8th Grade Picnic: Monday, June 12th - Volunteers Needed!
Our students will enjoy a picnic, DJ, and an Amazing Race planned by our TMS PTO and 8th Grade Parents. We will also have rehearsal for the Moving Up Ceremony on this day. The rain date is Tuesday, June 13. Please see link for more information about volunteering to help with this event.
8th Grade End of Year Picnic - Sign Up Genius Link
Moving Up Celebration: Wednesday, June 14 (rain or shine)!
The final event of the year will be the Middle School Moving Up Celebration. We will continue our new tradition of one ceremony for each team. While this is not a graduation, our ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of our students. We will include our awards, and every student will be called to the stage to receive their certificate. Each student will receive two tickets for two special adults in their life. Tickets were mailed May 25th. The program will culminate with the presentation of the 8th-grade class to the CHS high school principal, Ms. Patricia Riley. Ms. Riley will then conclude the ceremony by officially welcoming your children as high school freshmen. The times for each team’s ceremony are listed below. Specific information about tickets, parking and attire will be shared soon.
9:00 Platinum
11:00 Mercury
1:00 Titanium
2023 TMS FALL SPORTS- Registration and medical forms for TMS fall 2023 sports are due by Thursday, August 24th. Please click here to access the registration page and print medical forms. Any student who is not registered and does not have either a physical form or health history update form on file with the school nurses will not be able to try out or practice until they do.In-House Physicals will be offered on Thursday, July 13th and Monday, July 17th from 9:00 am-12:00 pm in the high school nurse's office. They are open to students in grades 6-12 by appointment only and are $25 a child. (Checks should be made out to HVRSD.) Please use this link to sign up for an appointment.
There are still yearbooks available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please send $40 cash or a check made payable to "Timberlane Middle School" in an envelope with your student's name and homeroom teacher. Envelopes can be dropped in Ms. Del Grande's mailbox in the main office.
TMS Updates: For additional information about TMS, please visit our webpage, or follow us on Twitter @Timberlane_HV, or instagram @timberlane_timberwolves.
Facebook for Parents and Guardians: The TMS PTO has its own FB page to share information about upcoming events and school notices. Since the page is private, please be sure to answer the questions that are posed when you request to join. Click to join
Absences, Late Arrival & Early Dismissal - Parents should call our TeleSafe number 609-737-4004, Ext 2, by 8:00 am, to report an absence or late arrival. If your child is leaving early, please be sure to send in a note when possible. If the need occurs after the start of school, please call the Main Office.
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
June 9- 8th Grade Dance
June 12- 8th Grade Picnic
June 14- Moving Up Ceremony!
June 15 Early Dismissal- TMS Community Day
June 16 Early Dismissal- Last day of school
BT Family Fun Night at the Trenton Thunder TONIGHT at 7:00 pm. The Bear Tavern Treblemakers will be performing during the 7th inning. Click here to order tickets. Click here for the flyer.
Kindergarten Registration and Camp - Kindergarten information and registration for children who will be five years old on or before October 1, 2023 can be found here: Kindergarten Registration. Kindergarten Camp 2023: An optional summer camp will be held at each elementary school for two weeks starting on 7/10 and 7/17. The camp is Mondays - Thursdays from 8:30-11:30am.Information and Registration for Kindergarten Camp is available on the Kindergarten Registration Page. Only registered students will be accepted.
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.
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
6/9 BT Field Day/BT night at Trenton Thunder
6/12 - Preschool Water Day
6/13 - FIELD DAY
6/13 - 5th-Grade Promotion
6/14 - 4th-Grade EOY Celebration
6/14 -Kindergarten EOY Celebration
6/14 - Flag Day (Wear Red, White, & Blue)
6/14 - 5th-Grade Pool Party
6/15 - 1st-Grade EOY Celebration
6/15 - Grade EOY Celebration
6/15 - AM Preschool Only
6/15 - Early Dismissal
6/16 - PM Preschool Only
6/16 - Early Dismissal
6/16 - Last Day Of School (Clap Out)
LIBRARY BOOKS: We had a record 21,773 books checked out of our school media center this school year. We are so impressed with our students' dedication to reading and literacy. That said, we are still waiting for nearly 300 books to be returned. Please check your child(ren)'s backpack, including your home, and be sure to return them before the last day of school. Thank you!
HES Acts of Service for June: In collaboration with The Chubby’s Project, HES will be collecting canned goods and boxed food. Thank you for all of your generous donations!
HES PTO: Please check out the latest Frog Flash filled with end-of-the-year information.
The Lost and Found Garden: Please encourage your child(ren) to check the lost and found for their missing items! PLEASE NOTE: All items will be donated at the end of the school year.
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
June 9th - 5th Grade FUN DAY/ Pre-K Graduation
June 13th - Pre-K Celebration/Kindergarten Celebration
June 14th - 5th Grade Graduation/3rd Grade Ice Cream Social
June 15th - 5th Grade Breakfast and Awards/Yearbook Distribution/Early Dismissal
June 16th - Last Day of School/Clap Out/Early Dismissal
#BeTheLightHES
Take Me Out to the Ballgame … is this evening 7:00 at the Trenton Thunder Ballpark
Let's Go All Stars!
Flag Day Celebration - Stony Brook will have our annual Flag Day Ceremony on Tuesday, June 14, at 9:00 am. Please join us by the Stony Brook flagpole to honor "Old Glory.” Students will come to school at their regular time and then each class will report outside at 9:00. Children are invited to wear Red, White and Blue. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will be participating and are invited to wear their uniforms. If your child is in a troop that does not meet at Stony Brook, contact sbmainoffice@hvrsd.org. Thank you.
Commemorative SB bricks are on sale now! Leave a lasting All Star legacy!The SB PTO is happy to offer personalized brick sales to end the school year! Leave your permanent mark at Stony Brook by purchasing a brick with your family name. Bricks will be installed in the walkway in front of school. We hope to have them installed over the summer so they're ready for next school year!Order Here: https://donate.brickmarkers.com/sbes Orders are due Wednesday, June 30! Online payments only.
Yearbooks - we may have a small quantity available . If you would still like to order, it will be on a first come basis. FLYER
Hopewell Valley Food Pantry Summer Drive - Summertime is almost here. Our food pantry needs our help to stock for the summer. Please consider donating items listed in the Flyer. We will be collecting starting June 2 till June 15. Thank you for your all star kindness.
Kindergarten Registration and Camp: Kindergarten information and registration for children who will be five years old on or before October 1, 2023 can be found here: Kindergarten Registration. Kindergarten Camp 2023: An optional summer camp will be held at each elementary school for two weeks starting on 7/10 and 7/17. The camp will be Mondays - Thursdays from 8:30-11:30am. Information and Registration for Kindergarten Camp is available on the Kindergarten Registration Page. Only registered students will be accepted.
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 Tel-Safe # 609-737-4006, Ext 2, by 8:00 am to report an absence or late arrival. For dismissal changes, email "sbmainoffice@hvrsd.org" that will go to both secretaries. 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
Tonight - SB Night at Trenton Thunder
June 13 - PEECH Graduation/ALL STAR CELEBRATION
June 14 - Flag Day Celebration, 5th Grade Pool Party and SB PTO Meeting
June 15 - Early Dismissal
June 16 - Early Dismissal/Last Day of School/June 16 - 5th Grade CLAP OUT.
Ticket orders are OPEN for Toll Gate at Trenton Thunder: Join us at the ballfield on Sunday, June 11 at 1 p.m.! Stick around through the 7th inning stretch for a performance from some of our favorite Gators. Please complete this order form to secure your seats! Tickets are $10 pp and are payable via cash, or check (payable to Toll Gate Grammar School). Cash or check payments can be dropped at the main office. Please include your child's name when submitting payment so we can appropriately credit your order. If your child is a 5th grader and would like to sing during the 7th inning stretch, please make note on the order form. Prior to game day, additional information will be shared with 5th grade families about where and when to meet at the ballpark. All 5th graders should wear their Grade 5 Toll Gate t-shirt. Students will rehearse in school on Friday, June 9th. Tickets will be distributed the week prior to the game. Reach out to Liz Ryan (lizryan2185@gmail.com) with any questions.
Lost & Found: As the year comes to an end, please come and check our Lost & Found tables in the cafeteria hallway. There are a lot of unclaimed belongings.
Volunteers Needed: Rain Garden Watering: We are so excited to unveil the new Toll Gate Grammar School rain garden! It was made with a lot of love, sweat, and elbow grease of volunteers and Watershed Institute staff.
The native plants will need consistent watering this spring/summer to make sure they have the best conditions to establish and thrive. Sprinklers will be available for you to use and we ask that you water 2 times per week for at least 15-20 min, move the sprinkler if needed to areas that did not get watered.
See below for contingencies on watering:
If there has been a 1” rainfall that week – you only need to water once (15-20 min).
If it has rained 2 times or more that week – you do not need to water.
Please review the available slots here and click on the button to sign up to "adopt the garden" for a 1 week duration where you will water 2 times. Please choose quantity 1 when you sign up (even if it will be helping as a family). This is so, if you cannot water both days - another person can sign up to cover the slot.
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.
Dates to Remember
Sunday, 6/11: Toll Gate at Trenton Thunder
Tuesday, 6/13: 5th Grade Promotion Event at 5:45 PM
Thursday, 6/15: Gator Gathering honoring our 5th graders at 9:45 AM
Thursday, 6/15: Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM
Friday, 6/16: Last Day of School - Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM
Monday, 6/19: Juneteenth - Offices Closed
Thursday, 6/22: Report Cards Available on the Parent Portal
