Thank you to all of those who participated in honoring our Veterans on Monday.
Upcoming Events Include:
The 26th Annual BBCU College Fair, Sunday, Nov 17th 12pm-4pm, Mercer County Community College. Other dates and locations available! Access to over HBCUs Access to scholarships and Admissions. Workshops to help students and parents prepare for college.
The Dangers of Vaping: What Parents Need to Know in 2024, Nov. 19th at 6pm (webinar):This school year, vaping and tobacco use among youth and young adults remain a serious concern. Every day, new discreet vaping products enter the market. They are camouflaged as common household objects, video games, toys, and school supplies and are meant to sneak past adults. Join us to learn the essentials for helping kids to avoid or to quit vaping. Registration in link above.
A Book Lovers Luncheon with Author Angie Kim, Sunday, Nov. 24, 11:30-3. Cobblestone Creek Country Club. Ms. Kim's second novel "Happiness Falls", that she will feature at the Luncheon, was an instant New York Times bestseller, a GMA and Barnes and Noble book club pick and was named the #1 novel of the year by Oprah Daily. The Book Lover’s luncheon is a fundraiser for the Hopewell Valley education Foundation. Proceeds support the annual Author-in-Residence program in the Hopewell Valley public schools.
Hopewell Valley Annual Turkey Trot 2024, Nov 28th @9am, Rosedale Park: Join us for this great community-wide event in support of Hopewell Valley Youth Wrestling and the HVCHS Wresting Program.
HVCHS Updates: Please see the October edition of HVCHS Updates from Ms. Riley.
Report Cards: Will be available on OnCourse starting November 18th.
Gratitude Grams: As you saw in Ms. Riley’s email on November 14th, HVCHS needs your help with a special gratitude project! Please consider completing this form by November 21 to share your gratitude for our teachers, paraprofessionals, secretaries, custodians, nurses, and administrators. The form can be submitted multiple times, so feel free to share your gratitude for several staff members. We truly appreciate your support!
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?
Twitter: @HVCentralHS
Instagram: hopewell_valley_central_hs
Our fundraising calendar for classes, clubs and teams
The Timberlane ``Principal's Page" is on the TMS Website
Tech-Free Night #2, Nov 21st, 5:30-7pm: Just like last time, children will be engaging in tech-free games and activities, while adults meet. We'll have a presenter from the Hopewell Police Department, Superintendent Dr. Rosetta Treece, and others. We look forward to a thoughtful discussion with your input.
TMS Service Project: TMS will be making Thanksgiving meals for those in need in the Hopewell community as well as meal bags for patrons of TASK. The school-wide goal is 120 dinner boxes and 500 bagged meals. We will also accept gift cards to PQM, Stop & Shop, and ShopRite to help us meet our lofty school goals! The PTO has created this electronic payment method for sponsoring a box for $37. Each pack will decorate the lunch bags/boxes and make Thanksgiving cards. Please send items by 11/22. Thank you for your support! Let’s make a difference in our community!
Builders of Kindness Club Coat Drive for Anchor House: collecting gently used coats in all sizes and new gloves/hats/scarves/mittens. Boxes are in the vestibule and main hallway. Deadline by 11/26.
Absences, Late Arrival & Early Dismissal: Parents/Guardians 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 so that we may provide them a pass.
If the need occurs after the start of school, please call the Main Office. 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*
Monday, 11.18 Report Cards are Available
Thursday, 11.21 Tech Free Night, 5:30-7:00pm
Friday, 11.22 Thanksgiving donations due
Monday, 11.25 - Winter Sports will Start
Tuesday, 11.26 - Coat Collection, Community Service Boxes/Bags due to go out
Wednesday, 11/27: Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM
Thursday, 11/28 & Friday, 11/29: Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools/Offices Closed
BT Celebrated Ruby Bridges Day on Nov 14th - Students learned how six-year-old Ruby Bridges was the first African American child to integrate into an all-white school in the South in 1960. The school walked outside to honor Ms. Bridges and her contributions to the civil rights movement.
BT 5th Grade Griggstown Pies Fundraiser - Pot pies can provide a leisurely dinner, and fruit pies are perfect for the upcoming season. The pies arrive frozen uncooked and come with heating instructions. Orders are due by Friday, November 15th. Pie pickup will be Thursday, November 21st, from 5:00-8:00 pm
The Anxious Generation: We are hosting a discussion about this book on Thurs, Nov 21st 7pm in our All-Purpose Room. "While screens have become a totally normalized part of kids' development today, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that the negative effects might outweigh the benefits. His new book, The Anxious Generation, details the correlation between an increasingly online social life and rising mental health concerns amongst young people." (NPR.org)
Please sign up here to join us for this important conversation!
BTPTO New Spirit Wear Available Now - Brand new BT Spirit Wear designs are available for purchase now. Orders are due by November 25th to ensure delivery before the holidays! Please click here to shop!
BTPTO Holiday Shop is around the corner - This fundraising opportunity helps students with budgeting, problem-solving, and independence. The Holiday Shop will run Monday, December 9th - Friday, December 13th. Homeroom teachers will reach out with dates and shopping times.
School Lunch Information: Please click 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. Thank you.
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 609-737-4005 btmainoffice@hvrsd.org
*Dates To Remember*
11/21 - The Anxious Generation Discussion In APR 7:00 pm
11/25 - Orders Due For BTPTO Spirit Wear
11/27 - Early Dismissal, PM Preschool Only, Pajama Day
11/28 - Thanksgiving, Schools & Offices Closed
11/29 - Day After Thanksgiving, Schools & Offices Closed
HES celebrated Ruby Bridges Day! At a school-wide assembly earlier in the week, students learned about Ruby Bridges, who, at six years old, became the first African American child to integrate an all-white school in the South in 1960. This past Thursday, several HVRSD board members, administrators, staff, students, and other honored guests gathered at the Boro Train Station and walked to school to recognize Ms. Bridges and her significant contributions to the civil rights movement. Thank you to those who joined us!
Thanksgiving Food Drive - As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re partnering with The Chubby’s Project to provide food baskets for 27 families in need, and we invite those who can help to join us in reaching this goal. Link HERE for more information.
HES Yearbook Update and Photo Retakes!
- Picture Retakes - Irvin Simon photographers will be at HES on Friday, November 22nd.
- Preparations for the 2024-2025 HES Yearbook are in full swing. Online ordering is now open. Please click here to view the Yearbook Flyer.
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
The Principal’s Newsletter - Hopewell’s Happenings is on the HES Website.
Cold weather is right around the corner. Be sure to LABEL your children’s coats, hats, and other clothing!
Dates to Remember:
- November 20th - deadline for all food drive donations
November 21st - Griggstown Farm Pie Pick- up (3:35pm-6:00pm) in HES Cafe
November 22nd - Picture Day Make-Ups
November 27th - Early Dismissal for Students & Staff; Preschool Half Day - PM Only
November 28th & 29th - Schools and Offices Closed - Thanksgiving Break
On Thursday the 14th we celebrated Ruby Bridges Day! During a school-wide assembly, students learned about how six-year-old Ruby Bridges was the first African American child to integrate into an all-white school in the south in 1960. Following the assembly, Dr. Treece, several Hopewell board members, staff, students and other special guests walked outside to honor Ms. Bridges and her contributions to the civil rights movement.
Principal’s Newsletter - “The Scoop” has details on upcoming events and is emailed to families weekly. Also check out the Principal’s Page on the SB website.
Governor’s Educator-of-the-Year Nominations - Thank you to all of the students and parents who nominated a staff member!
Thanksgiving Basket Drive - DEADLINE EXTENDED! DONATIONS DUE 11/18!
Student Council and Staff are sponsoring a Thanksgiving Basket Drive to be donated to the Millhill Child and Family Development Center. We also welcome $15 gift certificates to Shoprite.
Winter Concert - This year’s event, on 12/12 at Stony Brook, consists of two smaller performances.
- 6:00pm: 4th grade performance
- 7:30pm: 5th grade performance
- Please click here for further information about arrival times and concert attire.
School Lunch Information: Please click this link for the 2024-2025 information.
Absences, Late Arrivals & Changes In Students’ Dismissal.
- Please call our TelSafe line at 609-737-4006, Ext 2, by 8:00 am to report an absence, late arrival or last minute change in your student's dismissal.
- When possible, lease email the main office in advance at sbmainoffice@hvrsd.org about a dismissal change.
- Please refer to our Attendance Procedures for details regarding school absences, late arrivals and early dismissals.
Membership Toolkit - Click here to register for volunteer opportunities, 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*
11/20 - 5th Grade Student Council trip to Millhill Community Center to drop off donations
11/27 - Early Dismissal at 12:45pm
11/28 & 11/29 - Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools/Offices Closed
12/12 - Winter Concert @ SB
Toll Gate Grammar School Website
Toll Gate Grammar on Instagram
Email the Toll Gate Main Office
Monthly Principal Newsletter: Click here to view Principal Lauri’s November newsletter.
On November 14th, TG celebrated Ruby Bridges Day with an assembly followed by a school-wide walk around the neighborhood to commemorate Ruby's historic steps. Thank you to all who participated this special program.
The Toll Gate Green Team is sponsoring Walk, Bike, or Roll to School Days on the third Thursday of every month. The next Walk, Bike, or Roll to School Day will be on Thursday, November 21st.
Lifetouch Picture Retake Day: If your child missed the first picture day, they will be getting their picture taken on Monday, November 25th. You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTSGVWSB. If your child had their picture taken, but you would like retakes, please email ashleedana@hvrsd.org to get them on the retake list for 11/25.
It's time for the 39th annual Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) Thanksgiving food drive at Toll Gate! Please see below for all the ways you can participate!
- Suggested non-perishable food donations per student by grade: Please bring to school the week of November 18-22:
Pre-K: 8 cans of whole kernel corn (15.25 oz)
Kindergarten: 4 cans of turkey gravy (10.5 oz CANS, no glass jars)
1st Grade: 6 cans of cut green beans (14.5 oz)
2nd Grade: 4 boxes Stove Top CORNBREAD stuffing
3rd Grade: 4 cans of JELLIED cranberry sauce (14 oz)
4th Grade: 2 LARGE cans of sweet potatoes/yams (40 oz)
5Kampe: 1 bag of white granulated sugar (5 lb)
5Toth: 4 cans evaporated milk (10.5 oz)
- Turkeys: We will also collect FROZEN turkeys for TASK in front of Toll Gate on Nov. 21 & 22.
- Pie Baking on Nov 27th: Students in Grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 will bake sweet potato pies in the TG cafeteria. Parents are invited to bake with their students. Please sign up here.
- TG Gator Aprons can be purchased here.
- Other Parent Volunteer Opportunities: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Parents are invited to help with other holiday preparations leading up to Thanksgiving. (More details and SignUp Genius coming soon!)
- Donations: If you would like to make a monetary donation to support TASK, please donate via Paypal or send cash or check (made out to TGG PTO) in an envelope marked TASK 2024 to Ashlee Dana in the TG office.
Please email valerie.buchert@outlook.com with any questions. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Book Smiles Bin: Toll Gate Student Council & Green Team are collecting gently used adult and children's books for donations throughout the NJ and Philadelphia area. Please drop your gently used books into the BookSmiles bin located in the Toll Gate Media Center.
Please take a look at this Lost and Found Folder to see if anything belongs to your child. Special thanks to Eva McKenna-Tramontana for folding and organizing all the clothes and for taking the photos! Email tgmainoffice@hvrsd.org to claim any of the items.
Dates to Remember:
Thursday, 11/21: Walk, Bike or Roll to School Day
Monday, 11/25: Lifetouch Picture Retake Day
Tuesday, 11/26: 5th Grade Field Trip to Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK)
Wednesday, 11/27: TASK Pie Baking & Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM
Thursday, 11/28 & Friday, 11/29: Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools/Offices Closed