The Friday Focus

Congratulations to our Theatre Department!

The TMS and CHS Theater Departments had a BIG NIGHT at the statewide Foxy Awards presented through Montclair State University as HVRSD took home the following awards:

TMS:

• Overall production of a musical (Newsies)
• Direction of a musical (Newsies)
• Lead actor in a musical (Newsies)

CHS:

• Acting ensemble in a sci-fi/fantasy (Peter and the Starcatcher) directed by Joan Schubin

"The Montclair State University Theatre Night Awards is a positive, educationally-based community building experience during which Students are able to share their work with other students and to be recognized outside of their own high schools. This outside recognition has direct benefits for students and teachers in districts throughout the state. In a time when theatre arts programs are in peril, this outside recognition helps maintain and even build quality high school theatre programs." (From the Montclair State University Department of Theatre & Dance)

The Hopewell Valley Arts Council proudly presents our first Emerging Artists Art Exhibit, showcasing exceptional artwork by student artists from Hopewell Valley Central High School and the Cambridge School. Curated by the schools’ art educators, the exhibit features paintings, drawings, and ceramics. This exclusive showcase will be on display for two days only:

• Don’t miss the first opportunity to meet the students and view their artwork at our Tour Des Arts fundraiser, “Canvases + Confections”, on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the former Hopewell Theater in Hopewell Borough. More information and tickets can be found at www.hvartscouncil.org/tourdesarts.
• The exhibit will also be open to the public the following day, Saturday, June 1, 2024, from noon to 5 pm at the same location.

Thank you to the teachers and faculty advisors for their commitment to our students and congratulations to all on their accomplishments!

On this Memorial Day Weekend, we remember and honor all of those who have served

and those who have lost their lives in service.

We are tremendously grateful for the sacrifices that they and their families have made.

Performance Congratulations: Congratulations to Ms. Morse and the HVCHS piano students on a fantastic spring piano recital, as well as Mrs. Cook and the HVCHS dance students on a wonderful Student Choreography Night. We are so proud of our talented student performers!

World Language Awards Night: Congratulations to the 210 students who were celebrated at World Language Awards Night earlier this week. From the Chinese, French, German, Latin, and Spanish honor society inductions, to the recognition of the 54 students who earned the Seal of Biliteracy, to the celebration of the medal recipients based on national exam performance, it was a wonderful night! The accomplishments of our students in World Languages are truly remarkable!

Cross Country Informational Meeting

Anyone interested in participating in cross country for the high school next season there will be an informational meeting on Wednesday June 5th in the high school community room at 5:00.

If you have any questions please email Coach Oldfield at aaronoldfield@hvrsd.org

We are currently accepting nominations for the 2024 HVCHS Athletic Hall of Fame. Please consider submitting a nomination for an outstanding athlete, coach, team, or special contributor to be inducted this fall into the Hall of Fame. Contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Tripp Becker, at trippbecker@hvrsd.org with any questions.

6.07 Class of 2024 Prom and Post Prom

6.17 Early Dismissal

6.18 Early Dismissal Last Day of Classes

6.18 Class of 2024 Commencement Ackerson Field

The TMS Music Department is excited to announce the upcoming choir concert at the Hopewell Valley Performing Arts Center, Tuesday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Featuring 6th Grade, 7th Grade, and 8th Grade Choirs and TL PACK Singers.

* Performers should report to the HS PAC at 6:15 p.m., dressed in concert attire.

CHS Transition Tours: By this this point, your 8th-graders have made their course selections and have met their 9th-grade school counselor. To help our students further transition to Central High School, the 8th-grade class will participate in Transition Tours on Wednesday, June 5th. Each team will walk over to the high school for a 60-minute, small group tour of the high school with a guide answering any questions they may have.

CHS Apparel Sale - Great gift idea for graduating 8th graders! To ensure delivery by the end of the school year, the sale will stay "open" until Friday, June 7th. To order, please click here.

Here is Principal Turnbull's Principal's Page

Yearbooks are on sale! Click HERE to order your student's yearbook now!

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 at the time they need to leave. 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 and 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*

Week of May 28: 6th Grade Watershed Trips

5/28: TMS Spring Choir Concert

5/31: Grades 7 & 8 Trip to Great Adventure

6/5: CHS Transition Tours

6/6 : 7th Grade Zoo Trip

6/11: Moving Up Practice / 8th Grade

Picnic (rain date: 6/12)

6/13: 8th Grade Moving Up (Rain Date: 6/14)

6/14: 8th Grade Dance

BT Principal's Page - Provides links to information and activities.

BTPTO Bear Flash - Everything you need to know for the month and beyond!

Kindergarten Camp will be held at Bear Tavern from July 8th -11th & July 15th -18th

(M-Thurs. 8:30-11:30 am). The deadline to sign up for Kindergarten Camp is Friday, May 24th. Students must be registered for Kindergarten in order to sign up for the camp!

BT Spring Concert - Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the CHS Performing Arts Center. Featuring every 4th and 5th-grade student in one or more of the following ensembles: 4th Grade Chorus, 4th Grade Orchestra, 5th Grade Chorus, 5th Grade Band, 5th Grade Orchestra and the 5th Grade Vocal Ensemble (The Treble Makers). All performers should arrive by 6:30 pm. Dress code: ALL BLACK

Lost and Found - Please have your students stop by to look for their misplaced items. All contents of the lost & found will be donated on June 14th.

Payschools Central Food Service - Use the following link for the 2023-2024 school lunches.

BT Night At Trenton Thunder - Come out for the game on Saturday, June 15 at 6:00 pm, and cheer on our BT Treblemakers as they perform the National Anthem! Enjoy a night of Superhero-themed family fun with fireworks after the game. Click here to purchase your tickets - we will be in Section 204, Rows L-W & Section 205, Row W.

Lost and Found - Our lost and found is growing. Please have your students stop by 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 609-737-4005, 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*

5/27 - No School (Memorial Day)

5/30 - 3rd-Grade Garden Party (OLA)

6/3 - Kindergarten End Of Year Show

6/4 - Pride Day - Wear The Rainbow

6/5 - BT Spring Concert (CHS/PAC)

6/6 - 5th-Grade TMS Visit, Preschool Graduation

6/7 - Field Day

6/13 - 5th-Grade Pool Party

6/14 - Flag Day (Wear Red, White & Blue), PTO EOY Picnic

6/17- Early Dismissal, PreK AM Only

6/18 - Last Day of School (Early Dismissal), PreK PM Only, 5th Grade Clap Out at 12:30 PM

The Chubby's Project is partnering with Fairgrown Farm for the Hopewell Memorial Day Parade to collect non-perishable items for our food pantry. We will happily collect your donations as we pass by you on the parade route. Thank you for your support.

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

May 27th - No School (Memorial Day)

May 28th - Spirit Day (One Color Day)

May 29th - 2nd Grade's Habitat Hoopla (1:30PM)

May 30th - Green Team Meeting (8:05AM); 5th Grade Field Trip - Liberty Science Center

May 31st - Spring Concert School Assembly (2:00PM); Farm Day Kindergarten (9:30AM-11:30AM); 5th Grade's Family Dinner (6:00PM).

June 3rd - Spring Concert @ CHS PAC (7:00PM)

June 5th - 5th Grade TMS Visit

The Principal’s Page is on the SB Website.

May 27th - Schools and offices are closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day!

Kindergarten Camp will be held at Stony Brook Elementary from July 8th -11th & July 15th -18th (M-Thurs. 8:30-11:30 am). The deadline to sign up for Kindergarten Camp is Friday, May 24th. Students must be registered for Kindergarten in order to sign up for the camp!

Field Day Parent Volunteers Needed - Field Day will be on Friday, May 31st and we need your help! Please sign up here to volunteer. Rain date is June 7th.

SB Spring Concert is May 30th! Fourth and Fifth Graders will be performing in the Spring Concert at the Central High School Performing Arts Center on Thurs, May 30th at 7pm. All students will perform in their grades’ chorus, and there will also be performances by members of the Band, Orchestra and Festival Ensemble. Concert attire is required and students who are performing should arrive by 6:30. Click here for additional details!

SB Yearbooks! - You can still order a yearbook for $30 paid by cash or check, while supplies last. Use this paper order form.

Upcoming 5th Grade Events - Attached you will find a letter outlining all of the important events that will take place for our 5th grade students throughout the remainder of the school year. We have also created a fun Save the Date card with the important dates for you to remember!

Take Me Out to the Ball Game … on June 6th! Buy your tickets for the Stony Brook Trenton Thunder game on Thurs, June 6 at 7pm. Don’t miss out on a night of games, singing and rooting for the home team. Members of Festival Ensemble will be singing the National Anthem prior to the start of the game. Click here to buy your tickets today!

Absences & Late Arrivals - Parents/Guardians should call our TelSafe 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, please e-mail the main office in advance at sbmainoffice@hvrsd.org. Last-minute changes should be called in to 737-4006.

Attendance Procedures - Please refer to our Attendance Procedures for details regarding school absences, late arrivals and early dismissals.

School Lunch information can be found on these links.

Membership Toolkit - Volunteer opportunities, class lists & apparel can be found here. Click here to register. Contact StonyBrookPTO@gmail.com with any questions.

*Dates To Remember*

Kindergarten Camp will be held at all Toll Gate from July 8th -11th & July 15th -18th (M-Thurs. 8:30-11:30 am). The deadline to sign up for Kindergarten Camp is Friday, May 24th. Students must be registered for Kindergarten in order to sign up for the camp!

Pennington’s Memorial Day Celebrations: Concert @ Howe Commons, Sunday, 5/26 @ 6pm. Bike Decorating Contest @ Toll Gate, Monday, 5/27 @ 10:15. All participants can ride in the parade after the contest! Parade & wreath laying ceremony @ Main Street, Monday, 5/27 @ 11:00. Follow us on Facebook for updates!

TMS PTO welcomes 5th grade families! If you are looking for a little gift to celebrate a 5th grader heading off to middle school, we are here to help with Timberlane spirit wear! Here is a link to our online store: https://timberlane-middle-school.square.site/. Please place your order by June 1st. All orders can be picked up at the TMS main office during regular school hours or alternate arrangements can be made if needed. Please contact tmshopewellspirit@gmail.com with any questions.

Upcoming 5th Grade Events- Attached you will find a letter outlining all of the important events that will take place for our 5th grade students throughout the remainder of the school year. We have also created a fun Save the Date card with the important dates for you to remember!

Dates to Remember:

Monday, 5/27: Memorial Day - Schools/Offices Closed

Tuesday, 6/4: TG Spring Concert at CHS - 7:00 PM

Wednesday, 6/5: Toll Gate Night at Trenton Thunder

Thursday, 6/6: PEECH Graduation - 2:00 PM

Thursday, 6/13: 5th Grade Promotion Event - 6:00 PM

Monday, 6/17: Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM

Tuesday, 6/18: Last Day of School, 5th Grade Clap Out at 12:30 PM,

Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM

Hopewell S.A.F.E. Program:

The Hopewell Township Police Department has created a registry for our community members who are Autistic or have another communication disability in efforts to give police quick access to critical information about a person who is registered in an emergency situation. This registry will provide our officers with emergency contact information, detailed physical descriptions including a photo, medical concerns, best way to communicate, known stressors / stress reducers, and much more. Please click the above link for more details.

Hopewell Memorial Day Parade, Sunday, May 26th at 1pm

The Hopewell Fire Department invites you to honor while we honor those who have sacrificed so much for us. Parade begins at Taylor Terrace and ends at Hopewell Elementary school. Children can join The Memorial Day Bike Brigade - and line up at Taylor Terrace at 12:30pm for a 1:00pm step off.

The Chubby's Project is partnering with Fairgrown Farm for the Hopewell Memorial Day Parade to collect non-perishable items for our food pantry. We will happily collect your donations as we pass by you on the parade route. Thank you for your support.

Pennington’s Memorial Day Celebrations: Concert @ Howe Commons, Sunday, 5/26 @ 6pm. Bike Decorating Contest @ Toll Gate, Monday, 5/27 @ 10:15. All participants can ride in the parade after the contest! Parade & wreath laying ceremony @ Main Street, Monday, 5/27 @ 11:00.

The Mercer County Park Commission will be offering our annual Summer Camp Out @ Rosedale Park on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2. Registration is open!

Annual Hopewell Valley Charity Softball Game, Police Vs. Teachers! Sat. June 1at 10am, $5 admission. All proceeds raised to benefit Hopewell Baseball & Softball Association (HVBSA).

Softball fields at Central High School.

Hopewell Valley Come Outside & Play! Thurs. June 6th - Sat. June 8th. This community-wide event was 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 being organized. If you would like to receive a newsletter listing all the activities, please visit this link. Questions? Email: Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance, hvmunicipalalliance@gmail.com

Special Olympics of New Jersey Summer Games, June 7th -9th

We are so excited to have our Young Athletes and Families join us for the 2024 Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities to share the joy of sports and play in an inclusive space for all abilities. To participate in our Young Athletes Events, you must be registered as a Young Athlete with Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ). Our athletes really enjoy seeing people from the district in the stands at TCNJ when they walk into the field! The athletes are then able to meet up with their loved ones, friends.

There is a great need for have volunteers, for ages 14 on up!

Youth Coalition of Mercer County's "Prom for All", June 8th, Deadline to register: Monday, June 3rd

All High School Students Invited! Click on link for more information.

Join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Hopewell Township Police Department on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1pm at Woolsey Park. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, June 9, 2024.

join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Hopewell Township Police Department! The event will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1pm at Woolsey Park. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, June 9th.

It promises to be an unforgettable day of camaraderie and fun.

• Food trucks
• Live music
• Engaging activities for all ages
• Exclusive merchandise to commemorate this special occasion
• Retro patrol car that will take you back in time

Hopewell Borough Recreation Committee is excited to announce: Food Truck Friday! June 14th from 5-8:30pm at Hopewell Elementary School, 7.14, 5-8:30pm

Includes food from: Antimo's Italian Kitchen, Thai Cha Chak, The Fry Guy, Nomad Pizza, Latin Bites, Ma & Pa Tex Mex BBQ, House of Cupcake, Sublime Sips, Sirens Treats Ice Cream & Dolato Espresso

Hopewell Valley Youth Football & Cheer Association 2024 Fall Registration is Open!

Click the link to learn about the Flag, Tackle and Non-Competitive Cheer Programs.

Here are the links to the local libraries for upcoming storytimes, events and programs:

Hopewell Public Library

Pennington Public Library

Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch

Hopewell Township Recreation Camps! Parents can choose a 1/2 day camp, 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm, or can sign up for a full day option by choosing a morning and an afternoon camp and adding Lunch Bunch from 12pm-1pm. Our camps at Woolsey Park are as follows:

• Rec Camp in the Park
• Magic Camp
• Nature Camp
• Mad Science Camp
• Junior Travel Camp (camp leaves and returns to the Park each day)

Please see attached flyers for dates, prices, and registration information.

Summer Flower and Art Workshops with Le Jardin de Marie-Mathilde

for children ages K to 12th grade. Workshop subjects include: Flower & Art, 3D Flower, Flower & Illumination Letters, Floral Lattice, Pine Cone Sculpture & Land Art. All Classes at The Sanctuary in Pennington 215 North Main Street.

https://www.lejardindemarie-mathilde.com/

Hopewell Township Recreation Skateboard Camp: Camp day will include structured learning and open skateboarding time. Ages 7-15, Week 1: 7/8-7/12 and Week 2: 8/5-8/9

Bulldogs Flag Football Program Summer Camp: July 22nd-25th, 9am-12pm, Grades 1st-8th

A 4day Camp focusing on position specific skills/techniques as well as daily flag football competitions. Click on the above link for further information and registration.

Hopewell Valley YMCA Summer Camp: June 24-August 23: Your camper will learn teamwork, embrace their artistic side, develop their sports skill sets and further engage in their love of STEM activities and much more.

Hopewell Valley Children's Theater: We are excited to announce that our shows will be Alice in Wonderland, Jr. for the morning campers (grades K-5) and The Wizard of Oz, for the afternoon campers (grades 6 and on). Please check www.hvct.info for more information and to register for camp.

Hopewell Quarry Small Group Swimming lessons! Please check the attached link for Schedule and Class Descriptions.

OG All-Stars:

Early Evaluations, June 1st & 2nd /Team Evaluations: June 27th-30th

Cheer Camp: June 24-28/July 8-19, Aug 5-16 OGA Gym, Quakerbridge Mall

Come Join us for an All-Star summer! Arts and crafts, games, trips and more!

Watershed Summer Academy for High School Students: Offers immersive environmental investigations on the 950-acre property. Each five-day session engages students in a world of science where they ask questions and identify problems, gain skills and knowledge, explore root causes of environmental injustice, propose solutions, learn about career opportunities and how to advocate for change. Please click on the link for additional information and dates.

Hopewell Tennis & Swim : Firefly Camp and Tennis Camps

Schafer Sports Center: Offer campers a variety of activities including gymnastics, sports and playground games, both full and half day programs. We are also offering camp inclusion for children with special needs: Inclusion Sports Performance Training.

Rylor Lacrosse Summer Camp: 6/24-6/28. The mission is to provide a fun, safe and positive learning environment in which lacrosse players can improve their lacrosse skills and understanding of the game.

ESF’s Camps at Chapin School, 6.24-8.23: multiple award-winning camps full of enrichment opportunities and action-packed fun activities for children in rising grades Preschool-10th. Extended Day is available. Hopewell Valley Regional Township School District families who enroll on or before June 17th will receive an exclusive discount of $100 off total tuition by using coupon code ESF2024 at checkout.

Arts Council of Princeton: Offers Summer camps and classes.

Girls Who Code Free Virtual Summer Programs Overview: Free, virtual summer programs are open to 9-12th graders. Students can choose to learn new coding skills in game design, web design, cybersecurity, or data science and artificial intelligence.

Art Sparks Hopewell - Summer 2024 Camp: provides theme-based creative experiences during which children get to explore a variety of media such as acrylics, collage, watercolors, pastels, charcoal, printmaking, sculpture, assemblage, colored pencils, clay and more.

Hopewell Valley Soccer Association: Bulldog Soccer Camp: Grades 1-8, August 12th-15th

Timberlane Athletic Fields, led by HVCHS Coaches and Players.

Summers at Pennington: offers a wide range of programs that allow campers to explore and dive into subject matter they are interested in.

Princeton Day School Summer Programs: Camp facilities utilize our entire campus including our STEAM Centers and classrooms, state of the art athletic facilities, our organic garden and one of a kind ropes course. Campers from all local schools are welcome to attend

Princeton University’s Campus Recreation Summer Day Camp: Campers in Grades 1-8 days will be filled with a variety of sports, games, arts and crafts, and camp activities as well as weekly programs or trips for their specific grade level. All campers are provided camp gear.

Princeton University Sports Camps: Each camp is directed by the Princeton University varsity coaches, with assistance from college coaches and players from around the country.

McCarter Summer: Summer Camps, for ages 7-15, are taught by highly experienced creative arts professionals, including actors, theatre directors, choreographers, musical directors, designers, and visual artists.

Stuart Country Day School Summer Camp: Offering 22 new programs for a total of 60 sessions over 11 weeks, including exciting new offerings for high school students. There is a camp offered every week of the summer at the preschool, lower, and middle school levels, giving families an opportunity for their daughters or sons to spend their entire summer at Stuart.

Maple Shade Farm, Hopewell: Riding lessons, equine-facilitated learning sessions and a summer nature/sports camp.

Apple Hart Farm: Farm Camp provides a rich, outdoor experience in which budding nature lovers connect with the natural world in a safe, nurturing environment.

Eggert Aquatics: Offering customized swim programming for all ages, needs and abilities.

Fal-Rooney Summer Camp: The uniqueness of our summer camps is that they’re like an all day gym class where teams compete against each other for the coveted cup at the end of the week. Our camps are geared towards those in first to ninth grade.