September 2025

September 24, 2025

September 19-26 Book Fair

September 24 - Gr. 3 STEAM Team Club

September 26 - Cubby Spirit Day!

October 1 - Wear Your Red Shirt!

October 2 - Schools Closed - Yom Kippur

October 6-10 - Week of Respect

October 6 - Wear Blue!

October 10 - Walk to School Day

October 13 - Schools Closed - In-Service Day

October 14 - Schools Closed - In-Service Day

October 15 - Wear Orange for Unity Day!

October 20-24 - Peace Week

October 27-31 - Red Ribbon Week

New! NJSLA-Adaptive Fall Field Test and Other State Testing Dates for Readington Township Schools. CLICK HERE to access documents.

New! Lifetouch School Pictures Message - 

Dear Parents,

School pictures are ready!

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Attention Grade 3 Parents - Reading Portfolios Shared with Parents - As discussed by your child’s Language Arts or Homeroom teacher at Back to School Night, all students have shared their digital independent reading portfolio with parents via email.  If you have not received it or are having trouble viewing the log, please contact your child’s Language Arts or Homeroom teacher.

Walk to School Day - Whitehouse School is participating in Walk to School Day on Friday, October 10th.  Please click here for the flyer and click here for additional details.

Payschools - Our district has selected PaySchools, an i3 Education product. The use of PaySchools Central is free for households, except for nominal service fees applied if households choose to prefund a student account using ACH or debit/credit cards.  Payment made with a checking account incurs a flat fee of $1.95.  Payment made with a debit or credit card incurs a fee of 3.5% plus $1.50 per transaction.  Funds can still be added without any fee by cash or check in the lunch line.  Funds for school fees should be directed to the person per the relative permission slip or instructions.  

We are Cubs of Character!!! - September is Responsibility month.  We are teaching the children about responsible citizenship, and what it means to be accountable for our words, actions, and thoughts.  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.  Please click here to download the Responsibility bucket.

i-Ready Diagnostic - Please CLICK HERE to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 assessment and what it is used for.

Camp Invention - Open to grades K-6 - Click here for enrollment information.  Please note the discount ends September 30th.  

H.S.A. News
Cook’s Night Off, October 8th! - Need a night off from cooking??  Let QCrew make dinner for you!  Pick-Up will be October 8, from 4-6pm on the RMS/HBS access road. Please place your orders HERE by October 7.  They have delicious BBQ, the BEST Chicken Tenders and also some great Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free Options!  Check out the flyer HERE.  If you have any questions, please email Nicole at nicolelepinski@gmail.com.  

H.S.A. Viking Pep Rally - October 10th!  - The H.S.A. is hosting the annual Viking Pep Rally on Friday, October 10th, and our HBS, TBS and WHS friends are invited to join us too! Come out to cheer on our RMS athletics teams (wear your blue and gold!), play fun games to win prizes, grab some food for purchase at on-site food trucks, and help us tape Mr. Charleston to the wall!! The pep rally is always a great time that you won’t want to miss! 

Invest in Your Child: Join Our Go for The Gold HSA Membership Drive! - Exciting news! Our membership drive is in full swing, and we're aiming for a record-breaking total! You can play a key role in helping us achieve this goal! Check out the attached flyer for more details on how this drive enhanced our children's school experience last year.  For only $25, your family can become a member of the HSA! There are fantastic classroom and grade-level prizes available! Who will stand on the podium at each school?  Please click HERE to make your donation.

Community Thank You - A big thank you to all of our families for supporting recent H.S.A. fundraisers and drives.  Your participation makes a huge difference in what we can provide for our students and schools - thank you!  Stuff-A-Mascot Plushie Sale Kits will be sent home via backpack with an expected delivery week of October 6 and Fall Spirit Wear Sale orders will be delivered to schools for backpack pick-up in the coming weeks.

Volunteers Needed - We are always looking for volunteers to help make our events as successful as possible. We currently have openings to chair events at any of the schools. Please explore our volunteer opportunities and reach out to daniellep@readingtonhsa.com for more information.  

Block Party Thank You - We would like to take this time to thank our wonderful block party chairs, Sarah Marcucci and Reem Carre, for hosting such an amazing night of music, pizza, animals and fun! Thanks to our great sponsors Hunterdon Pediatric Dentistry, Loew & Patel Orthodontics, Simply Sorted Creations for the beautiful balloon photo backdrop, and Wushu Taekwan-do Academy for an amazing performance. And not to be forgotten, thank you to all of you...our WHS families for your continued support of the Readington HSA!!

Trunk or Treat is Coming October 24!! - Sign up today to host a trunk for the WHS Trunk or Treat! Bring your best decorations, spooky (or silly) themes, and Halloween spirit to help make this a fun and safe night for our students. It’s a great way to get involved, show off your creativity, and hand out candy to some very excited little goblins! Click here to sign up!

Yearbook - Block Party Pictures Needed!  - Upload your pictures here: https://photos.jostens.com/6XM6AN. Parents, please submit your Block Party pictures by October 19th for consideration.Be sure to tag students and the event (Block Party) in your submissions—this helps our yearbook staff identify everyone more quickly. Thank you for helping us capture these special memories!

Memorybook Cover Contest

Calling all creative Cubs!

This year’s yearbook theme is:

Wild About Whitehouse School

Students are invited to let their imagination run wild and design a cover that shows the adventure, energy, and spirit of our school community. Think of roaring school pride, jungle-bright colors, and all the ways Whitehouse School is wildly special! Your artwork will help create a keepsake for the 2025–2026 school year.

Due Date: Monday, October 27, 2025

Rules:

• Artwork must be in portrait layout

• Write your name and grade on the back

• Place your entry in an envelope or folder labeled “Memory Book Cover Contest”

• Submit to the main office

Prizes:

• 1st Place: Front Cover of the 2025–2026 Yearbook

• 2nd Place: Back Cover of the 2025–2026 Yearbook

️ How Winners Are Chosen:

A group of Whitehouse School teachers and staff will review all entries anonymously and select the winners.

Use bold colors, fun drawings, and creative lettering to show what makes Whitehouse School special. Please remember that light color pencils may not reproduce well.

We can’t wait to see your artwork come to life in the 2025–2026 Whitehouse School Memory Book!

Remember: Submissions must be turned in by Monday, October 27, 2025.

September 10, 2025

NEW! Grade 3 Clubs – Three after-school clubs are being offered to third graders – STEAM Team, Drama Club, and Storytelling Club. Click here for more information & the permission slip..  Space is limited and clubs will be closed when they reach capacity. Permission slips are due to the Main Office by Wednesday, September 17.

We are Cubs of Character!!! - September is Responsibility month.  We are teaching the children about responsible citizenship, and what it means to be accountable for our words, actions, and thoughts.  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.  Please click here to download the Responsibility bucket.

i-Ready Diagnostic - Please CLICK HERE to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 assessment and what it is used for.

Health Highlights - Each month, Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.

Camp Invention - Open to grades K-6 - Click here for enrollment information.  Please note the discount ends September 30th.  

H.S.A. News

Scholastic Book Fair - It’s that time of year again! The WHS Book Fair will be taking place from Friday, September 19th through Friday, September 26th in the Whitehouse School Library. You'll be receiving a flyer through backpack mail this week highlighting some of the most popular book titles this year!

Opportunities to volunteer to help out at the WHS book fair can be found HERE.  Just click the link, find your child’s teacher and time slot, and sign up! We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair! 

Stop by the Book Fair in the library during the Fall Block Party on September 19th with your kids and be the first to shop!

Our Scholastic Book Fair offers eWallet, a safe and secure alternative to cash. Simply create a free account to add funds.  Any unused funds can be spent at The Scholastic Store Online or to fund a future eWallet. Visit our Book Fair homepage to preview the fair and get started with eWallet and online shopping:  https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/whitehouseelemschool

"Share the Fair" is an option for parents/teachers/family to contribute and is now available ALL year. These donations can help at any point of the year. The following is the link and donations can begin even now. https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600074664  

Questions about the book fair??  

Please contact:  Megan Dustin (dustinfamily17@gmail.com) or Ania MacConnell (awier06@yahool.com)

Invest in Your Child: Go for the Gold – Membership Drive - Thank you to all the families who have already donated! If you haven’t yet, there’s still time.
For just $25 per family, you’ll help fund cultural arts, mini-grants, student activities, and more.
The class competition is heating up—will your child’s class stand on the podium? Join/Donate here

Spirit Wear – Orders Close Friday! - Don’t miss out on showing your Readington pride!
The Spirit Wear Sale closes Friday, September 12.

Shirt pricing starts at just $15, with multiple designs and colors available.
Choose “pick up” at checkout—items will be delivered to your child’s school for backpack pick-up.

Order Spirit Wear online

Fall Clothing Drive – September 8–15 - Help support our schools by donating gently used items!
Drop-off locations: Readington Middle School, Three Bridges School, Whitehouse School
Acceptable items: clothing (all ages), shoes, belts, hats, scarves, handbags, baby accessories, strollers, bikes/scooters, toys (2 ft or less), stuffed animals, bedding, curtains, tablecloths, and towels.

All donations must be placed in tightly closed garbage bags (do not overstuff). Tarps will be at each location for easy unloading. Questions? Contact mcnulty.j@gmail.com.
Share with family and friends!

School Stuff-A-Mascot Plush Kit Sale - Ending this week! - Students can bring home their very own school mascot! Each kit includes an 8” or 16” unstuffed plush bear with a school t-shirt, stuffing, birth certificate, heart for a wish, and instructions.
Kits will be sent home via backpack approximately 3 weeks after the sale closes on September 12.

Purchase a Mascot Kit

Volunteers Needed - We are always looking for volunteers to help make our events as successful as possible.
 

We currently have openings to chair events at any of the schools. Please explore our volunteer opportunities here: https://www.readingtonhsa.com/volunteer-opportunities/

Fall Block Party - Register now for the Whitehouse School Fall Block Party!!

https://whitehouse-school-fall2025-block-party.cheddarup.com

Friday, September 19, 5-7pm

Join us for an evening of music and activities, food and fun!  Email Sarah Marcucci (Sarah.moutner@gmail.com) or Reem Carre (Reem.carre@gmail.com) with questions.

We need volunteers to make this night a success! Please volunteer when you register or email if you are interested!

Yearbook - Back-to-School Pictures Needed!
We’re excited to share that we have a new, easy way to upload photos for the yearbook this year! Parents, please submit your Back-to-School photos by September 30th for consideration. Upload your pictures here: https://photos.jostens.com/6XM6AN

Be sure to tag students in your submissions—this helps our yearbook staff identify everyone more quickly. Let’s kick off the year by filling our yearbook with smiling faces from Day One—thank you for helping us capture these special memories!

Interested in being a yearbook helper? We need an assistant who can help take photos for various events during the school day throughout the year. Please reach out to Vikki Gregorio (vikkielle@gmail.com) or Kate Molchan (Kate.woolsey@gmail.com) if interested. 

Save the Date  - Mark your calendars!

October 24 - Trunk or Treat

Week of December 2 - Winter Shoppe

 

September 3, 2025

Dear WHS Families,

Thank you for your part in helping us as we smoothly launched another school year. We look forward to working with your children as they learn, grow and have a lot of fun with us!

Warmly,

Dr. DeRosa & the WHS Staff

September 5 - Wear Your Red Shirt

September 8 - K Back to School Night - 6:00PM

September 8 - Grade 1 Back to School Night - 7:00PM

September 10 - Grade 2 Back to School Night - 6:00PM

September 10 - Grade 3 Back to School Night - 7:00PM

September 17 - Picture Day

September 19 - Fall Block Party

September 26 - Cubby Spirit Day!
New! We are Cubs of Character!!! - September is Responsibility month.  We are teaching the children about responsible citizenship, and what it means to be accountable for our words, actions, and thoughts.  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.  Please click here to download the Responsibility bucket.

New! i-Ready Diagnostic - Please CLICK HERE to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 assessment and what it is used for.

New! Health Highlights - Each month, Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.

New! Camp Invention - Open to grades K-6 - Click here for enrollment information.  Please note the discount ends September 30th.  

H.S.A. News

Invest in Your Child: Go for the Gold – Membership Drive - Thank you to all the families who have already joined the H.S.A.! If you haven’t yet, there’s still time. Just $25 per family helps fund cultural arts, mini-grants, student activities, and more. The class competition is heating up—will your child’s class stand on the podium? Join/Donate here

Spirit Wear – Last Chance to Order! - Don’t miss out on showing your Readington pride!

• The Spirit Wear Sale closes Friday, September 12.
• Shirt pricing starts at just $15, with multiple designs and colors available.
• Choose “pick up” at checkout—items will be delivered to your child’s school for backpack pick-up.

Order Spirit Wear online

Fall Clothing Drive – September 8, 8:00am - September 15, 4:00pm Help support our schools by donating gently used items!

Drop-off locations: Readington Middle School, Three Bridges School, Whitehouse School Acceptable items include: clothing (all ages), shoes, belts, hats, scarves, handbags, baby accessories, strollers, bikes/scooters, toys (2 ft or less), stuffed animals, bedding, curtains, tablecloths, towels.

Not accepted: appliances, electronics, TVs/monitors, furniture, lamps, rugs, décor, pots/pans, CDs/DVDs, workout equipment, large baby gear, board games, books, boxes, or glass.

Donations must be placed in tightly closed garbage bags. Questions? Contact mcnulty.j@gmail.com.

School Stuff-A-Mascot Plush Kit Sale - Students can bring home their very own school mascot! Each kit includes:

• An 8” or 16” unstuffed plush bear with a school t-shirt
• Stuffing, birth certificate, heart for a wish, and instructions

Kits will be sent home via backpack ~3 weeks after the sale closes on September 12. Purchase a Mascot Kit

Volunteers Needed - We are always looking for volunteers to help make our events as successful as possible.

• Opportunities are available to chair an event at any of the schools.
• Explore the full list of volunteer opportunities here:
  https://www.readingtonhsa.com/volunteer-opportunities/

Register Now for the Whitehouse School Fall Block Party - Friday, September 19, 5-7pm

https://whitehouse-school-fall2025-block-party.cheddarup.com

Join us for an evening of music and activities, food and fun!  Email Sarah Marcucci (Sarah.moutner@gmail.com) or Reem Carre (Reem.carre@gmail.com) with questions.

We need volunteers to make this night a success! Please volunteer when you register or email if you are interested!