2025-26 Kindergarten Registration: Information and Forms are linked HERE.
- Kindergarten Camp: Information and forms are linked HERE. Please Note: your child must be registered for Fall 2025 Kindergarten in order to attend.
- From Lorri Cefalone, Hopewell Valley YMCA, After School Enrichment Coordinator: I'm excited to announce our After School Enrichment Program Spring Session! We will begin the 7-week session the week of April 14th and programs will include Science, Chess, Cooking, Dance, Tennis, Golf, Lego programs, new Virtual Coding classes and more. Registration is open and will absolutely end on March 31st, so please mark your calendars and sign up before the classes fill up. Click here to access the registration page ***Please make note of the registration deadline and there will be no exceptions to the deadline date*** Please reach out with any questions to lcefalone@hvymca.org. Thank you!
- The Program in Teacher Preparation at Princeton University is partnering with the Council on Science and Technology to host a screening of the new movie Rule Breakers: "In a nation where educating girls is seen as rebellion, a visionary woman dares to teach young minds to dream." The film is based on the true story of the first all-female robotics team from Afghanistan and is an extraordinary story of resilience and hope sure to inspire audiences worldwide. The screening is on Friday, March 21 @ 3:30 in Lewis Auditorium in Robertson Hall, Princeton University Campus. Admission is Free and snacks will be provided Register by going to: Rule Breakers Eventbrite Space is limited- reserve your free ticket today! Please note- children in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.
- The Hopewell Valley Regional School District and Rutgers UBHC present "Habits for Building Healthy Minds". Hear from a licensed mental health clinician about ways to facilitate healthy minds in this zoom presentation for parents. Thursday, March 27th at 7pm. Click here to register.
- Raising a Self-Driven Child: A Talk with the Authors, April 9 at 7pm. Authors and presenters William Stixrud and Ned Johnson will be returning to the Hopewell Valley community to discuss how education and the mental health crisis in childhood have converged in the post pandemic years. Their latest book is The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child. Q&A will follow. This is a free online event via Zoom sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance. Register at Eventbrite for tickets.
- The Hopewell Valley Mobile Food Pantry is celebrating it's 5th Year Anniversary at an Open House on Sunday, April 13th from 11am to 2 pm! We'll be thanking those already involved; educating people about the scope of our operations, and how they can become more involved; and discussing what lies ahead for the Pantry. And in the spirit of Sunday Church Coffee Hour, light refreshments will be served. Please join us at 425 S. Main Street, Pennington!
- NJ Stride 2025 Virtual Job Fair, March 20th, 4:30-7:30pm. Calling all NJ Educators! Meet dozens of NJ school districts seeking candidates for all grade levels and content areas!
The Hopewell Valley Education Foundation Annual “Above & Beyond Gala” Friday, March 21st at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Join us from 6:30-9:30 as we celebrate our well-deserving Teachers and Support Staff of the Year from each district school. Please click here for more event information and to buy Gala tickets
Hopewell Valley Bulldog Blossom 5K, Saturday, March 22: The Hopewell Valley 5k is in its third year, and this will be the first year we’ve added a 1-mile fun run to the event. This wonderful community event is open to everyone, runners and walkers alike! Visit our website at https://hopewellvalley5k.com/ to register or to learn more about the event. Our race will have free T-Shirts while supplies last, so sign up today!
HVCHS Updates: Please see the February edition of HVCHS Updates from Ms. Riley and the January March Counseling Newsletter from Ms. Rutt.
PARENTS: Is your student interested in pursuing a medical career after high school? If so, have them join Capital Health staff for an informal discussion about their nursing, EMT and radiology programs on Monday, March 17 during the lunch session in the Media Center.
Freshman/Sophomore Semi-Formal: Final sales of tickets for the Freshman/Sophomore Semi-Formal will take place during lunch on Monday. This fun-filled event featuring music, games, and prizes is scheduled for Friday, March 21, from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Please review the event information and submit the attached permission slip prior to purchasing a ticket.
Wellness Fair: HVCHS is excited to partner with the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance on March 18 for our annual Wellness Fair, in which our freshmen and juniors have the opportunity to visit with over 25 local organizations to receive information about wellness-related topics. We appreciate the efforts of the Municipal Alliance as well as our ongoing partnership with the surrounding community.
Chromebook Update: Due to a limited supply of “loaner” Chromebooks, the Technology Department will no longer be able to issue devices to students who have forgotten their device or have failed to charge it. Replacement Chromebooks will only be issued in the event that the student’s device is broken and needs to be submitted for repair. Please remind your child to bring their fully charged, district issued Chromebook to school each day!
Spring Athletics: Over 300 student-athletes are participating in spring sports at HVCHS, which include boys tennis, girls and boys lacrosse, baseball, softball, boys volleyball, and track. Please review our daily athletic schedule and come out to support the Bulldogs!
- Absences, Late Arrivals, & Early Dismissals: Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe number 609-737-4003, Ext 2, by 8:00 am to report an absence or late arrival. Please provide a note if your child needs to be dismissed from school early. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors MUST be signed out by a parent or guardian before leaving the building. Please also review our attendance procedures for details about the district policies. *As a reminder, students must be in school for at least four hours in order to participate in all athletic or extra-curricular activities and events*
- 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! If you are a graduate of HVCHS, and you would like to join our Alumni Directory, please complete our Database Form and indicate what type of information you would like to receive from HVCHS.
The Counseling Services Calendar for 2024-25 can be found HERE with links to upcoming programs and events.
March 18: ½ Day Special Schedule
- March 21: Class of 2027 & 2028 Dance 7pm-10pm CHS Cafeteria, Click HERE
- March 21: HVEF Above & Beyond Gala 6.30pm Hopewell Vineyards Tickets HERE
- March 22: Hopewell Valley Bulldog Blossom 5K Register HERE
March 28: Spring Pep Rally Special Schedule
CUTTING HAIR BECAUSE WE CARE Wednesday, March 18th. Join Our Team - We are still taking participants! The event will take place between 9am-12pm (each grade level will have roughly an hour slot) on 3/18. If you'd like to donate to or join Team Timberlane 2025, CLICK HERE. If you'd like to donate your hair to Maggie's Wigs for Kids, CLICK HERE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
TMS Spring Sports - Boys and Girls Lacrosse (7th & 8th Grade Only), Boys & Girls Spring Track (6th, 7th & 8th Grade), Baseball 7th & 8th Grade) and Softball (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) start Monday, March 17th!
World Down Syndrome Day - On March 21st, we will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing mismatched socks. Mismatched socks symbolize diversity and acceptance, as each sock represents a unique person with their own qualities
- Yearbooks are on sale! The early bird price is $35. Click HERE to order your student's yearbook now!
- Absences, Late Arrival & Early Dismissal: Parents should call our TeleSafe # 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.
- 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
- The Timberlane ``Principal's Page" is on the TMS Website.
Upcoming Dates:
March 17th - Wear Green for St. Patrick's Da
March 18th - Cutting Hair Because We Care! (St. Baldrick's & Wigs for Kids)
March 18th - Early Dismissal
March 21st - World Down Syndrome Day / HVEF "Above and Beyond Gala" to celebrate our Educator of the Year, Ms. Adler
March 31st - Friday, April 4 - SPRING BREAK
Save the Dates:
May 2-8th Grade Night Out
June 12-8th Grade Picnic
June13-8th Grade Dance
June 16- Stepping Up Ceremony
Hopewell Valley YMCA Tom Jackson 3v3 Basketball Tournament - Please click on the links for rosters and scheduled games
BT Kids Heart Challenge - Do you know how to save a life? Every year, over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur, which means bystanders like you may need to step in and help save a life. Through the Kids Heart Challenge, we've partnered with the American Heart Association to build a community of lifesavers here at Bear Tavern. So far, we have 168 students who signed up, 38 who have learned Hands-Only, and 19 who have completed Finn’s Mission. Our National Heart Warrior, Finn, is here to guide you through lifesaving steps like Hands-Only CPR and how to spot the signs of a stroke. Be sure to SHARE what you’ve learned with Friends and family via text, CPR video, email, or social media. Download the AHA Schools app or go to Bear Tavern’s Page And complete all seven steps of Finn’s Mission!
YMCA After School Enrichment Spring Registration - Is now open for various enrichment programs at Bear Tavern Elementary School. Classes will start the week of 4/14 and will run for seven weeks. Click here for more information and to register by Monday, 3/31.
ReadaFun - Our BT Reading Raiser is like a jog-a-thon, except your child will be reading books instead of running laps and earning pledges based on how much they read. Everything is tracked online, which makes inviting sponsors and logging reading much more manageable. Here are two videothat explain how to participate.
- How to authorize your child's Reading-Raiser account: https://youtu.be/X4KCsWBwA7M
- How to become a sponsor and invite more sponsors: https://youtu.be/NrUbWdEfy24
Your child will receive a private online account at https://app.readafun.com/, where he/she will log reading. Parent and student instructions on how to use the website have been sent home. Your child will not be able to invite any sponsors without your authorization. Follow this link to view instructions on how to use your parent account.
World Down Syndrome Day - On March 21st, we will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. On this day, we will wear mismatched socks. If you want to support and honor our students and families and this cause, here is a link to purchase mismatched socks for the day.
- School Lunch Information - Please click this link for the 2024-2025 information.
- 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.
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
Wear Green For St. Patrick’s Day
3/18 - Early Dismissal/Staff Development, PK AM Only
3/19 - Timberlane 5th Grade Parent Meeting
3/21 - World Down Syndrome Day/Wear Crazy Socks
3/28 - Wear Red For Autism Acceptance
3/31 - Schools Closed, Eid-al-Fitr
The Principal’s March Newsletter - Hopewell’s Happenings is our monthly update.
The Claw Machine Chronicles! -Join us on Saturday, March 15th at 2 PM in the HES Cafetorium for a fun-filled performance of a whimsical adventure as the Hopewell Elementary School Mini Theater presents The Claw Machine Chronicles! —admission is free!
Hopewell Valley YMCA Tom Jackson 3v3 Basketball Tournament: Click here for team rosters and schedules. Good luck to all!
HES Coin Wars - Get ready for some friendly competition—Grade-Level Coin Wars is coming to HES from March 17th-21st! Teams K/5 vs. 1/4 vs. 2/3 will battle it out with coins only, raising funds for Student Council and Green Team projects, with the winner announced at the Spring Pep Rally!
World Down Syndrome Day - On March 21, we will be celebrating inclusivity and acceptance by wearing mismatched socks. It’s Rock Your Socks Day! Mismatched socks symbolize diversity and acceptance, as each sock represents a unique person with their own qualities. Any crazy or mismatched socks work! If you want to support and honor our students and families and this cause, here is a link to purchase mismatched socks for the day.
Kids Heart Challenge - Join us in learning about heart health and raising funds to protect all hearts - especially other kids! We are trying to raise money for the American Heart Association! Please consider donating for an amazing cause. Students that sign up on this site (which is free) will complete a Jump Rope for Heart Challenge on May 7, 2025 during their recess!
HVEF Gala - Join us in celebrating Ms. Leah Anderson, our 2025 HES Governor’s Teacher of the Year, at the Annual HVEF Gala! Join us on March 21st at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Get your tickets HERE!
YMCA After School Enrichment Spring Registration - is now open for a variety of enrichment programs right here at Hopewell Elementary School. Classes will start the week of 4/14 and will run for seven weeks. Click here for more information and to register by Monday, 3/31.
Order your HES Yearbook! - Online ordering is now open. Please click here to view the Yearbook Flyer. The order deadline is Friday, May 9th.
Lost and Found - Be sure to LABEL your children’s coats, hats, and other clothing!
School Lunch Information: Please click this link for the 2024-2025 information.
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, please be sure to call or email the main office at 609-737-4007 hwmainoffice@hvrsd.org
Dates to Remember:
March 14th - Preschool Collaboration Day (No School for Preschool); Trimester 2 Ends
March 15th - HES’s Mini-Musical (Community Performance) (2:00pm)
March 18th - Early Dismissal: Staff Development - Preschool AM only
March 19th - Timberlane 5th Grade Parent Meeting (6:30) @ TMS
March 21st - World Down Syndrome Say / HVEF Gala
March 24th - Report Cards Available on the Parent Portal
Principal’s Page on the SB website.
SB Read-A-Fun Read-A-Thon Kicked Off on Wed, 3/12!
All students had paperwork sent home this week on how to log into the online platform to record reading minutes and books read. Our school-wide goals this year are 200,000 minutes and $5,000 raised over the five-week program, which ends on Friday, April 11. If our students reach the reading goal, they will win an all-school prize: a pajama and movie day in April! The entire school will watch a movie together in their comfy PJs, and the SB PTO will supply snacks! Please encourage your children to read and get sponsors to support this fun initiative!
Hopewell Valley YMCA Tom Jackson 3v3 Basketball Tournament: Click here for team rosters and schedules. Good luck to all!
SB Flannel Pajama Pants & Rainbow Tie Dye T-Shirts Flash Sale! These special items are only for sale for a few weeks and we will not buy extra to keep in inventory! https://tinyurl.com/SBPTO2025DropSale Orders are due by Friday, March 14. Payment is accepted online or via cash/check (made out to SB PTO) sent into school. If submitting cash/check payment, please include a copy of your online order form with your payment.
World Down Syndrome Day - On March 21, we will be celebrating inclusivity and acceptance by wearing mismatched socks. It’s Rock Your Socks Day! Mismatched socks symbolize diversity and acceptance, as each sock represents a unique person with their own qualities. Any crazy or mismatched socks work! If you want to support and honor our students and families and this cause, here is a link to purchase mismatched socks for the day.
HVEF Gala - Join us as we celebrate Mr. Morrison, our 2025 HES Governor’s Teacher of the Year, and Ms. Roell, our 2025 Support Professional of the Year, at the Annual HVEF Gala on March 21st at Hopewell Valley Vineyards! Click here for more information.
Order Your Stony Brook Yearbook! - Click HERE to pre order. Paper forms will also be sent home later in the year. Our yearbook ID to order online is 14277925.
- Lost & Found - Please label your jackets, gloves, hats and scarves!
- Breakfast - See the school breakfast & lunch menus. Students pick up and eat in the classroom. The cost is $3.25 unless your family qualifies for free/reduced meals.
- School Lunch Information: Click this link for the 2025 information.
- Dismissal Changes - Call our Attendance line at 609-737-4006, Ext 2, by 8:00 am to report an absence or late arrival. Please refer to our Attendance Procedures for details.
- PTO Membership Toolkit - Click here to register for volunteer opportunities, obtain class lists & apparel. Contact StonyBrookPTO@gmail.com with any questions.
- All Star Donation Drive - While the prize raffle is now closed, you can still donate to the All Star Donation Drive! Click here to donate.
*Dates To Remember*
- 3/17 - 5:30pm Stony Brook School tour at 5:30pm and 6:30pm Board of Education meeting
- 3/18 - 12:45pm dismissal, no lunch served
- 3/19 - Spring Picture Day
- 3/21 World Down Syndrome Day - Rock Your Socks!
- 3/21 HVEF "Above and Beyond" Gala
- 3/31 Schools closed for Eid al Fitr
Toll Gate Grammar School Website
Toll Gate Grammar on Instagram
Email the Toll Gate Main Office
Philly Pretzel Sales: The Toll Gate 5th Grade Committee is offering soft pretzel sales to raise money for 5th grade year-end activities. Pretzels are $2 each and will be delivered to your child’s homeroom by the end of the day for an after school snack on the following dates: 3/20, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/21 and 6/5. Click here to order! If you have any questions, please contact Tricia Simpson. For nutritional information for Philly Pretzel Factory, click here.
Toll Gate Green Week Student Expo: Our fourth annual Toll Gate Green Week Student Expo will be held on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22nd. Students in grades 3-5 are invited, but not required, to create a project around a Global Climate Issue to present at the Student Expo. Students in grades K-5 will visit the Green Week Student Expo during school hours to learn about Global Climate Issues. Parents will also be invited to visit the Student Expo, which will be held in the gym, on Tuesday, April 22nd from 3 - 3:30 pm. View this slide deck for more information. Sign up via Google Form by Friday, March 21st. Presentations to be dropped off to the Media Center the morning of Tuesday, April 22nd. Email Mrs. Kampe (kimberlykampe@hvrsd.org) with any questions you may have. We look forward to your participation.
YMCA After School Enrichment Spring Registration is now open for a variety of enrichment programs right here at Toll Gate Grammar School. Classes will start the week of 4/14 and will run for seven weeks. Click here for more information and to register by Monday, 3/31.
The Spring Book Fair will run in the Media Center at Toll Gate the week of March 17th. Your Toll Gator came home with a Book Fair preview flyer with a lot of exciting books to choose from. Our Book Fair Hours for TG Families will be March 17,19,and 20th 3:45 - 6:30 pm.
Online Book Fair - Can't come to our Book Fair in-person? Our Online Book Fair will run from March 14 - March 28 (25% of sales come back to TG)
We need Volunteers! Please consider volunteering your time to help with set up/take down, be a cashier or a book finder. We need your help to make our book fair successful.
eWallets - If you would like to create an eWallet for your child please visit our Book Fair website. Toll Gate Spring Book Fair 2025
Teachers eWallets - teachers will also have the opportunity to create eWallets which families may contribute to as well. Teacher eWallet
Teacher Classroom Wish List will also be back. Please look for the Poster at the Book Fair. Also new this year we will have a Teacher Wish List Table to make the wish list one step easier.
TGG PTO Spring Social: You're invited to the Toll Gate Grammar School Spring Social on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 6:00-10:00 PM at PJ's/Pennytown Pub. Connect with fellow families, teachers, and staff members at our most anticipated annual event. This will be a night of child-free fun to benefit the TGG PTO.
Click here to view details: TG Spring Social Flyer
Want to purchase event tickets? Click here.
Want to become an event sponsor or donate an item for the silent auction? Click here.
School Lunch Information: Please click this link for the 2024-2025 information.
Dismissal Changes: If your dismissal plans change on any given day, please email tgmainoffice@hvrsd.org, (this email will go to both main office secretaries, Ashlee Dana and Patricia Jaczko) to inform them of the change. Please also cc' your child's homeroom teacher.
Reporting Student Absences: Please remember to call the Telsafe line 609-737-4008, option 2) by 8:00am for any absences or tardiness. Emails to a teacher may not be seen in a timely manner. Telsafe is the best way to report an absence. If your child is not at school and you haven’t reported them absent or tardy, you will get a phone call from Mrs. Smith, our school nurse.
Dates to Remember:
3/14: PTO Skate Night @ Princeton Day School 5:00-6:45 PM
3/17-3/21: Spring Book Fair
Tuesday, 3/18: Staff Development Day/Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM
Friday, 3/21: “Rock Your Socks” Spirit Day - World Down Syndrome Day
Friday, 3/21: HVEF’s Annual Above & Beyond Celebration, 6:30-9:30 PM at HV Vineyards
Wednesday, 3/26: PTO STEM Night, 6:00-8:00 PM
