Hopewell Highlights in the Hopewell Express May Issue: See what our students have been up to! Click the link for news about: FBLA, Model UN and Model Congress, Climate Leadership, a Women in Stem Conference, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" , the Witness Stones Project, Physics and Latin Competitions, the Debate Club and Advanced Scene and Directing.
Thank you to the teachers and faculty advisors who contributed and congratulations to all of the students!
QUEST Professional Development Summer Institutes for K-12 STEM teachers: Designed to enhance teachers' knowledge of science and mathematics aligned with the NJ Student Learning Standards in Science and Math. The Program builds on teachers' knowledge of science and math content through experiments, field experiences, data analysis, and discourse. Teachers will receive an honorarium ($150) and 30 professional development hours upon the completion of a QUEST unit. Each session is co-taught by Princeton University Professors, researchers, and lead teachers.
Operation Parent webinar: The Truths of Youth Screen Addiction, Tues., May 14, 1:00pm-2:30pm. Are you noticing your child's screen time creeping out of control? Join Operation Parent for an eye-opening webinar with Mike Eiden. He will break down the science behind youth screen addiction and help you spot the signs. Discover how excessive gaming, social media scrolling, pornography, and other screen habits affect development. Plus, get practical tips for intervention and prevention that you can implement at home. Register using this link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6110364786153763421
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-25 year is open.
Kindergarten Camp will be held at all 4 Elementary Schools from July 8th -11th & July 15th -18th (M-Thurs. 8:30-11:30 am). Students must be registered for Kindergarten in order to sign up for the camp.
Mercer County Community College Degree Programs: The academic programs include both transfer programs that prepare students for entry into baccalaureate programs and career programs that prepare students for immediate employment after graduation. The terms "transfer" or "career" simply describe the primary objective of the program. Many transfer graduates have been successful in gaining employment upon graduation. Graduates of career programs have also successful transferred to four-year colleges, with several of their MCCC credits accepted.
*NEW* Student Housing at Rider University for Mercer County Community College Students:
As a student attending MCCC you can now experience university campus life through a special residential program with Rider University which allows access to campus resources. Rider will offer you a significant housing grant toward your room and board. Meal plans are available but optional. If you decide to continue your bachelor’s degree at Rider after earning your associate degree at Mercer, Rider will continue the discounted room and board rate for two additional years.
April HVCHS Updates: Please review the April edition of HVCHS Updates, which was sent by Ms. Riley on April 28. It contains important information about state testing, upcoming events, and more!
NJSLA Testing: As you saw in the April edition of HVCHS Updates, we will be administering the mandatory NJSLA state assessments on May 20 and 21. All students who are not testing will have a three hour delay, and bus transportation will be provided three hours after the normal pick up time. Additional information regarding testing will be sent by Dr. Quinn next week.
Dress Code Reminders: Please be mindful of the expectations regarding dress code. Clothing should be appropriate for an educational environment and embrace the following tenets:
Any attire that displays any reference to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, profanity, and/or weapons is prohibited.
The area from the armpits through the torso and mid-thigh must be covered.
Clothing that is too revealing, such as sagging pants, tube tops, cropped sportswear, and swimwear is not permitted. Undergarments may not be worn in place of appropriate clothing items.
Please visit the student handbook for additional information regarding the dress code.
We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2024 over the next several weeks! Please be sure to review the 4.17 email sent by Ms. Riley with important dates to remember. Tickets to the Senior Prom are on sale during lunches. Students need to complete the electronic permission slip with a parent or guardian prior to purchasing tickets.
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.
Spring Athletics: There are over 300 student-athletes participating in our spring athletic season! Please come out to support our student-athletes as they compete in tennis, softball, lacrosse, baseball, volleyball, golf, and track. The spring athletic schedule can be found here. All spectators should provide a positive and supportive presence for our student-athletes.
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 the district policies.
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.
Timberlane Middle School
The CHS Marching Black & Gold will host an informational meeting for interested students and families on Thursday, May 23rd in the high school choir room at 8 pm. The marching band is open to 8th through 12th grade students and there is no prerequisite to join! Spots are available for current 7th and 8th grade students in the color guard, percussion, brass, and woodwind sections. Please email CHS Band Director, Mr. Andre Harding, with any questions (andreharding@hvrsd.org).
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 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 with the link to the Timberlane Topics Newsletter!
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*
May 14: PTO Meeting - 7:30pm via Zoom
2024-2025 PTO board elections will be held during meeting.
5/16 Witness Stones Ceremony at Howell Living Farm
5/18 46th Annual Pennington 5K Race/Walk and 1 mile Kids Fun Run!
Week of May 28: 6th Grade Watershed Trips
5/28: TMS Spring Choir Concert
5/31: Grades 7 & 8 Trip to Great Adventure
BT Principal's Page - Provides links to information and activities.
BTPTO Bear Flash - Everything you need to know for the month and beyond!
BT 5th-Graders - Pop on over for the 5th Grade Movie Night! Friday, May 17th at 6:30 pm. This is a no-cost drop-off event - no siblings please. The 5th grade committee will provide popcorn, candy, snacks & drinks. Please bring your own blanket or low-level seating. Click here for more information. Please RSVP by Friday, May 10.
BT Skate Night - Join us for a fun night at Frenchtown Roller Rink on Monday, May 20th, from 6-8 pm. Click here to purchase tickets and pre-order your food.
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.
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*
5/13-5/17 - NJSLA Testing Grades 3, 4, & 5
5/14 - 2nd-Grade Adventure Aquarium Field Trip
5/17 - Kindergarten HTPD Field Trip / NO Preschool/Collab Day / 5th Grade Movie Night
5/18 - 46th Annual Pennington 5K Race/Walk and 1 mile Kids Fun Run!
5/20 - BT Skate Night
5/27 - No School (Memorial Day)
5/30 - 3rd-Grade Garden Party (OLA)
The Principal’s May Newsletter - Hopewell’s Happenings is on the HES Website.
Bring us your Shoes! - The HES PTO is excited to announce our latest fundraiser where you don't have to buy ANYTHING! With assistance from the 5th grade, we're collecting gently worn, used and new shoes to raise money. We will have collection bins by the HES front office during April & May, and will bring collection bins for all school events (Color Run, May Day, etc.). Additionally every Tuesday, aka “Shoesday“, we will have a shoe bin placed outside of the school by the frog statue near the parking lot for HES families to drop shoe donations off when they bring their children to school.
HES Field day will be Friday, May 24th with grade 3-5 in the AM and grade K-2 in the PM. More information and details coming soon!
Lost and Found - Our lost and found is growing. Please have your students stop down to look for their misplaced items, particularly winter jackets, as there are quite a few. All unclaimed items will be donated on May 15th.
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.
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
5/13- 5/17 - NJSLA Testing
5/17 - PTO Meeting (8:45AM); 5th Grade Activity Night (6:00PM);
Preschool Collaboration Day (No School for Preschool)
5/18 - 46th Annual Pennington 5K Race/Walk and 1 mile Kids Fun Run!
5/20 - Board of Education Meeting (6:30PM)
5/22 - Student Council Meeting (8:05AM)
5/24 - Field Day
5/27 - No School (Memorial Day)
The Principal’s Page is on the SB Website.
Last Day for the Book Fair is Friday, May 10th during school hours for students only.
HVEF Boots and Bling Gala - Congratulations again to Regina Brunetti and Courtney Leonard, the Stony Brook recipients of the 23/24 Governors Award. They will be celebrated at the Boots and Bling event tonight.
B Yearbook order deadline is extended to Sunday, May 12th! - Order your 23/24 Stony Brook yearbook online through Sunday, May 12th at $25 each using the school code: 14277924. Orders paid by cash or check will be $30 each, while supplies last. Use this paper order form to pay by cash or check.
NJSLA State Testing - Testing for Grades 3-5 will take place May 13-17. Click here for more information on NJSLA testing.
SB Art Festival - Our 2nd Annual Art Festival will be on Wednesday, May 22nd. More information is coming soon!
Field Day Parent Volunteers Needed - Field Day will be on Friday, May 31st and we need your help! Please sign up here to volunteer.
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*
5/10 Last Day of Book Fair
5/13-5/17: NJSLA Testing, Grades 3-5
5/17: Preschool Team Collaboration Day - No PEECH
5/18: 46th Annual Pennington 5K Race/Walk and 1 mile Kids Fun Run!
5/27: Memorial Day - Schools/Offices Closed
For Field Day on Friday, May 24th, you have the option to either pack your child's lunch or preorder school lunch. If you would like to preorder lunch, you must fill out this order form by Friday, 5/17. The only meal option available to purchase for Field Day is a slice of cheese pizza which comes with a 100% fruit juice cup and apple slices ($3.75). You may also purchase additional slices of pizza ($3.00 each) if you would like (as long as your child has enough money in their lunch account. Please make sure to check your child's account balance before field day.) Your child's meal and additional slices (if applicable) will be charged to your child's lunch account. (If your child has never purchased lunch before, you may also send in cash in an envelope labeled with your child's first and last name, grade, teacher, and "Field Day Pizza Money" by Friday, 5/17 so that it can be added to your child's account in advance.)
If you do not fill out this form by the deadline, you will need to pack lunch for your child. (We cannot accept late orders because we need to place the pizza order in advance.) Any questions, please email ashleedana@hvrsd.org. Thank you!
Toll Gate 2023-2024 Yearbook is now on sale! Click here to purchase your copy. The last day to order is May 14th. All yearbook orders will be given to students the last week of school.
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:
5/13-5/17: NJSLA Testing Grades 3-5
Friday, 5/17: Preschool Team Collaboration Day - No PEECH
Saturday, 5/18 - 46th Annual Pennington 5K Race/Walk and 1 mile Kids Fun Run!
Friday, 5/24: Field Day
Monday, 5/27: Memorial Day - Schools/Offices Closed