December 2025
Happy Holidays
To You & Yours
Love,
Dr. DeRosa
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Your Friends at WHS
Please click on the link for a fun video of today’s WHS PAJAM!
December 17, 2025
December 17 Gr. 3 STEAM Team
December 23 - The PAJAM!
December 23 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00 PM - Winter Recess
December 24-January 4 - Schools Closed - Winter Recess
January 5 - Classes Resume
January 5 - Wear Your Red Cub Shirt!
January 8 - Elvis’ Birthday-Hawaiian Spirit Day!
January 16 - Walk to School Day #2/3
January 19 - Schools Closed - MLK Day
January 23 - Neon Spirit Day!
Recess Reminder - As we move into the winter months, we will continue to go outside for recess, weather permitting. Please ensure your child comes to school with a jacket and appropriate layers to stay warm and comfortable during outdoor play. Thank you for your support!
We are Cubs of Character!!! - December is Patience month at Whitehouse School. We are teaching the children to be patient as they learn how to wait or accept delay with a “happy” or positive heart! Please continue to discuss acts of good character with your child as he/she earns your permission to shade in pieces from his/her bucket-filler puzzle. Your child has already received a copy, but can [click here] to download another copy of the Patience bucket!
Camp Invention - Camp Invention will be back in the summer of 2026 at Holland Brook School from Aug 3-6 from 8:30AM to 3PM each day. Campers will be from Rising K-6th grade.
Currently hiring Instructors for the Camp. Join us for an unforgettable and empowering summer teaching experience!
- Instructors can register 2 immediate children for FREE!! Discount code ED26 (1 code allowed per Instructor; code will discount 100% off up to 2 immediate children on your order)
The flyer and registration detail is attached along with a chart with stipend details.
H.S.A. News
SAVE THE DATE!
January 23rd
LET'S GLOW CRAZY WHITEHOUSE SCHOOL GIVE BACK DANCE
Where lunchtime laughs and trays go by,
Something glow-tastic is drawing nigh!
The lights may dim — don’t be afraid,
That’s when the magic starts to play…
Then POP! Bright colors come alive,
Twinkly, sparkly, full of drive!
Can you guess what this might be?
A glowing night for all to see!
Get ready, Whitehouse School…
We’re about to GLOW CRAZY!
Registration will open for this FREE event on January 7th, 2026, but for now, mark your calendar and get ready to GLOW!
YEARBOOK - Yearbook purchases are now open. Early bird pricing is available only through January 1st:
- $23 for a standard book
- $28 for a personalized book
- $5 for Love Lines
- $10 for Parent Ads
Order here: https://shop.memorybook.com
School code: 227557M
Prices increase after January 1st.
Clothing and Used Item Drive Coming Soon! - Save the date! The H.S.A.'s Winter clothing and used item drive starts on Thursday, January 8th and runs until Thursday, January 15th. Please click here to see donation guidelines. Contact our clothing drive chair, Jen Kohlberg, at mcnulty.j@gmail.com with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE: Readington Township Color Run - May 31st! - Get ready for a burst of color and fun at our District-Wide Color Run! This exciting event is open to all friends and families—including those from neighboring towns—we want everyone to join in on the fun!!
More exciting details, including fundraising opportunities and ways to participate, will be released the week after Spring Break.
If you’re interested in volunteering, becoming a sponsor, or have any questions, please email Amanda McPherson (Event Chair) at colorrun@readingtonhsa.com.
Thank You for a Season of Support - As we wrap up 2025, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing families for your support, time, and generosity throughout the year. Whether you volunteered at an event, sent in supplies, or cheered us on from afar…your involvement made a difference in our school community.
We wish you and your families a joyful, restful winter break and look forward to another wonderful year together in 2026!
Warmly,
Your HSA Team
FPAC: - GIFT CARD SALE! - Shop for gift cards to stores like Target, Lowes, Stop & Shop, Walmart…. Each card purchased earns money for the FPAC. Click here to shop, thank you for your support!
December 10, 2025
December 17 Gr. 3 STEAM Team
December 23 - The PAJAM!
December 23 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00 PM - Winter Recess
December 24-January 4 - Schools Closed - Winter Recess
New! Recess Reminder - As we move into the winter months, we will continue to go outside for recess, weather permitting. Please ensure your child comes to school with a jacket and appropriate layers to stay warm and comfortable during outdoor play. Thank you for your support!
We are Cubs of Character!!! - December is Patience month at Whitehouse School. We are teaching the children to be patient as they learn how to wait or accept delay with a “happy” or positive heart! Please continue to discuss acts of good character with your child as he/she earns your permission to shade in pieces from his/her bucket-filler puzzle. Your child has already received a copy, but can [click here] to download another copy of the Patience bucket!
Camp Invention - Camp Invention will be back in the summer of 2026 at Holland Brook School from Aug 3-6 from 8:30AM to 3PM each day. Campers will be from Rising K-6th grade.
Currently hiring Instructors for the Camp. Join us for an unforgettable and empowering summer teaching experience!
- Instructors can register 2 immediate children for FREE!! Discount code ED26 (1 code allowed per Instructor; code will discount 100% off up to 2 immediate children on your order)
The flyer and registration detail is attached along with a chart with stipend details.
H.S.A. News
Thank You! - To all those who attended our first annual HSA Holiday Vendor Event this past weekend! We thank you all for your attendance and look forward to more years to come.
LAST CALL - Join the Readington HSA for a Movie - December 13 - Grab your popcorn and your friends, the Readington HSA is hosting a special showing of Zootopia 2 at the Hillsborough Cinemas on Saturday, December 13th!
Come enjoy an afternoon of laughter, adventure, and community as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return to the big screen. It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season with your family and support our schools!
Location: Hillsborough Cinemas
Purchase your tickets here: https://zootopia2-tickets.cheddarup.com/
Please contact Carolannes@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
FPAC:GIFT CARD SALE! - Shop for gift cards to stores like Target, Lowes, Stop & Shop, Walmart…. Each card purchased earns money for the FPAC. Click here to shop, thank you for your support!
WINTER SHOPPE - A HUGE thank you to our Winter Shoppe chairs, Misty Gray, and Gabrielle Sinibaldi for another extremely successful year of holiday shopping for our Cubs of Character. We are so lucky to have you!!
WHITEHOUSE SCHOOL GIVE BACK EVENT - BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!!!
Where lunchtime laughs and tray go by,
Something fun is drawing nigh!
The lights may dim -- but don't be afraid --
That's when magic starts to fade...
Then POP! Bright colors come alive
Twinkly, sparkly, full of drive.
Can you guess what this might be?
A glowing time for all to see!!
YEARBOOK - Yearbook purchases are now open. Early bird pricing is available only through January 1st:
- $23 for a standard book
- $28 for a personalized book
- $5 for Love Lines
- $10 for Parent Ads
Order here: https://shop.memorybook.com
School code: 227557M
Prices increase after January 1st.
December 3, 2025
December 1-4 - H.S.A. Winter Shoppe
December 17 Gr. 3 STEAM Team
December 23 - The PAJAM!
December 23 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00 PM - Winter Recess
December 24-January 4 - Schools Closed - Winter Recess
New! WHS Newsletter - Please click on the following link to read our December Newsletter! Whitehouse News - December 2025
New! We are Cubs of Character!!! - December is Patience month at Whitehouse School. We are teaching the children to be patient as they learn how to wait or accept delay with a “happy” or positive heart! Please continue to discuss acts of good character with your child as he/she earns your permission to shade in pieces from his/her bucket-filler puzzle. Your child has already received a copy, but can [click here] to download another copy of the Patience bucket!
H.S.A. News
This Weekend! HSA Holiday Vendor Event This December 7th - Tickets are now on sale for the first annual HSA Holiday Vendor Event which will be on December 7th from 10 to 4. Tickets are $3 per adult (kids 14 and under are free!) and can be pre-purchased by clicking here or at the door. With 40+ amazing vendors, you don’t want to miss this exciting day!
We are also looking for volunteers to help! If you are interested in helping please click here to sign up and enjoy a free admission to the event.
Join the Readington HSA for a Movie - December 13 - Grab your popcorn and your friends, the Readington HSA is hosting a special showing of Zootopia 2 at the Hillsborough Cinemas on Saturday, December 13th!
Come enjoy an afternoon of laughter, adventure, and community as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return to the big screen. It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season with your family and support our schools!
Location: Hillsborough Cinemas
Purchase your tickets here: https://zootopia2-tickets.cheddarup.com/
Please contact Carolannes@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
FPAC:Concert Program Shoutouts - Click HERE to add a shoutout to your favorite young performer in their winter concert programs.
WINTER CONCERT HELP - The FPAC needs help during the RMS and HBS winter concerts. Sign up HERE to donate snacks, water and/or your time! Thank you in advance.
WHITEHOUSE SCHOOL GIVE BACK EVENT - BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!!!
Where lunchtime laughs and tray go by,
Something fun is drawing nigh!
The lights may dim -- but don't be afraid --
That's when magic starts to fade...
Then POP! Bright colors come alive
Twinkly, sparkly, full of drive.
Can you guess what this might be?
A glowing time for all to see!!
YEARBOOK - Yearbook purchases are now open. Early bird pricing is available only through January 1st:
- $23 for a standard book
- $28 for a personalized book
- $5 for Love Lines
- $10 for Parent Ads
Order here: https://shop.memorybook.com
School code: 227557M
Prices increase after January 1st.