Three Bridges School

Dear Three Bridges Families,

Welcome to a fantastic new school year at Three Bridges School! We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with you and your children. This edition of our newsletter is packed with exciting news, important updates, and valuable information to help you stay connected and engaged with our school community.

As you peruse the newsletter, you will be introduced to our new staff members who have joined the Three Bridges family. Each brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and dedication to our school, and we are confident they will be wonderful additions to our team.

Our playground has received some exciting new items that we can't wait for the students to explore and enjoy. These additions aim to enhance outdoor playtime, promoting physical activity, creativity, and social interactions among our students.

Please take note of the important dates coming up this month. We have several events and activities planned that you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details on our website and through our regular communications.

We are proud to highlight our Character Education program, which continues to be a cornerstone of our school's mission. Each month we publish a calendar called Paws for Peace. This calendar shares our Character Word for the Month and activities we can do with the children to teach them about the focused trait. Through this program, we emphasize the development of key virtues such as respect, responsibility, kindness, and perseverance. Our goal is to nurture well-rounded individuals who are not only academically proficient but also emotionally and socially adept.

We are also focusing on the importance of student attendance this year. Regular attendance is crucial for academic success and helps students build good habits that will serve them throughout their lives. We appreciate your support in ensuring that your child attends school every day and on time, ready to learn and grow.

We are excited about the year ahead and all the opportunities it brings for our students and community. Thank you for being a part of the Three Bridges family. Together, we will make this a memorable and successful school year!

Yours in Tiger Spirit,

Kristen Higgins, Ed. D.

In order to see the teacher assingment, you must first complete the forms that are posted on Genesis. When you log-in after 2:00 p.m., Genesis will prompt you to complete and electronically sign the forms. Once that is complete, you can see your child's teacher assignment. Once you know the teacher, you can go to the school website to read the teacher's Welcome Letter:

Go to the TBS webpage

then choose Classrooms,

then Grade Level,

then Teacher.

Families, please be sure to log into the Genesis Parent Portal to check your contact information is updated. This includes phone numbers and email addresses. If you need assistance updating this information, please contact the main office at 908-782-2141.

Wednesday, August 28

• 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. New Family Welcome with Dr. Hart, our superintendent (at the BOE Office)

Wednesday, September 4

• 11:30 a.m. Kindergarten Bus Ride - meet in the gym
• 12:00 p.m. Kindergarten Open House - visit the classroom and meet your teacher and classmates
• 12:30 p.m. New Families to TBS Grades 1 - 3 Orientation in the cafetorium
• 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Open House Grades 1 - 3

Monday, September 9

• 6:00 p.m. Kindergarten Back to School Night (parents only)
• 7:00 p.m. Grade 1 Back to School Night (parents only)

Wednesday, September 11

• 6:00 p.m. Grade 2 Back to School Night (parents only)
• 7:00 p.m. Grade 3 Back to School Night (parents only)

Friday, September 13

• All Students and Staff Picture Day

Friday, September 20

• HSA Block Party 5:30 p.m.

Monday, September 23 - Friday, September 27

• HSA Book Fair!

AM DROP-OFF: (back of the building by the gym - In the loop next to playground)

• Please do not pass any vehicles.

• Please do not exit your vehicle. As staff member will assist yoru child.

• Please do not allow your child to exit your vehicle until directed by a staff member.

• After your child has exited the vehicle please do not move your vehicle until directed by a staff member.

PM PICK-UP: (back of the building by the gym - In the loop next to playground)

• Please fill out the Parent Pick up Ticket before you arrive at school.

• Please do not exit your vehicle upon arrival to the pick-up line.

• Please do not pass any vehicles.

• A staff member will approach your vehicle to collect the pick-up ticket.

• A staff member will bring your child to your car.

• Your child will be released to your vehicle. At this time, if your child needs assistance with getting into your vehicle or their car seat, you may exit your vehicle.

• Please do not move your vehicle until directed by a staff member.

Website: https://www.readington.k12.nj.us

Location: 480 Main Street, Three Bridges, NJ 08887
Phone: (908) 782-2141
Facebook: TbsTiger

Instagram: tbstigers
Twitter: @TBStiger

SEL Mission Statement

The Mission of Three Bridges School is to provide a caring, nurturing community where all the students feel secure and accepted. We encourage respect, perseverance, independence, and resiliency to maximize personal and academic growth. We believe our choices can have a positive impact on our world as global citizens; therefore, we strive to lead by example.

District Strategic Goals

• Inquisitive Learning Create and establish an inquiry-based framework that values an interest-driven learning environment. Learners will, individually and collaboratively, focus on identifying, analyzing, and solving problems as inquisitive members of their community.
• Partnerships Establish partnerships that foster meaningful educational opportunities on local, regional, and global scales. Prepare all learners to become engaged and productive citizens through service to others, collaboration, and real-world connections.
• Social Awareness Our learners will feel connected, valued, and secure in digital and non-digital learning environments cultivated by a shared sense of community. Every individual will develop skills that promote an awareness of self and others as well as the environment, including the ability to understand the impact of their decisions.

Character Word for September: Responsibility

Affirmations for the Month:

• I am responsible for my words
  

• I am responsible for my actions
• I am responsible for my belongings