Last evening, the Board of Education awarded a bid to renovate the High School Performing Arts Center. This project is possible due to the success of our 2023 referendum and will commence at the end of the current school year. Please take a moment to look at the renderings.
Paleontologists Michael and Roberta shared their Rocks, Fossils, and Minerals presentation with our third-grade students and teachers. Students explored the timeline of the earth and saw some of the oldest rocks, fossils, and minerals ever discovered. "Mr. Nixon," a full-size Triceratops skull, was part of the presentation. In addition, third graders had the opportunity to be paleontologists as they participated in their own fossil dig. It was a great experience for our third graders!
Fourth-grade students and teachers put on the 4th annual Van Holten Thanksgiving Parade for students and staff. Fourth graders created creative floats as part of their Holiday Unit in social studies. It was just like seeing the parade in NYC!
Van Holten students attended a Veterans Day assembly on November 14th. Three local VFW Post 370 New Brunswick veterans talked to students about what it is to be a veteran, their service, and their sacrifice to keep our country free and safe. One veteran brought his service dog and shared how this special dog supports him daily. Many of our students created pictures and cards for these veterans. At the end of the presentation, Van Holten students walked over to these servicemen to "Thank" them for their service and sacrifice. Those were touching moments!
Creative and attractive---and funny--- costumes were on exhibit in full view of delightful family and friends when the Van Holten Primary School held its annual Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 31. Great job and a happy Husky Halloween!
October 28th-31st Is Red Ribbon Week
We can make GOOD choices and always remain COMPASSIONATE towards others. Welcome to Red Ribbon Week!!!
This year, Red Ribbon Week will highlight positive choices and will be discussing what compassion looks and feels like. Below is the schedule for our weekly spirit days along with daily videos, books, and Halloween-themed brain breaks.
Monday - Making good choices is JEAN-ius. Wear your jeans!
Tuesday - WILD about making good choices. Wear anything animal or camo print!
Wednesday - The FUTURE looks good with good choices made. Dress the way you want to look as an adult.
Thursday - Say BOO to poor choices. Wear your favorite Halloween shirt.
Monster Mash & Trunk or Treat tickets are available online to purchase until 9 PM tonight, 10/23. You can also purchase tickets at the door for $15 each.
https://vanholten.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5107&form=10
BOE Candidate's Night, which was sponsored by the Council of Schools, aired on October 14, 2024. You may watch the event by clicking using the link provided. https://www.youtube.com/live/Shq05Y5qLK4?feature=shared
Mrs. Aguanno is making an announcement to staff and students about the Week of Respect. Friday's theme is respecting others.
Week of Respect - Wear something that reminds you of your family for Wednesday, October 9.
Tomorrow is Walk-A-Thon! Please dress comfortably!
Tomorrow, 10/8, wear something "Earth Friendly" for Spirit Week!
Don't forget tomorrow, October 2nd, is Mismatch Day!!
The Van Holten Book Fair is here! Students and staff are excited to go shopping for new books!
September is library card sign-up month! All students and staff members in the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District are eligible for a free Somerset County Library System card. Visit this link to gain your card:
https://sclsnj.org/using-our-libraries/getting-library-card/
Students poured off the buses, leaped from their family cars, or took a walk to enter the open arms and doors at the Van Holten Primary School on Wednesday, September 4.
On this beautiful morning, the first day of the 2024-2025 school year began for the 11 schools in the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
Principal George Rauh and his dedicated staff were there to greet the students as they made their way into Van Holten to attend their first classes of the school year.
A new security vestibule and the upgrade to the HVAC systems will greet students when they return to classes on Wednesday, September 4, at the Van Holten Primary School. The HVAC upgrades are nearly completed as is the vestibule. These critical upgrades were funded by our 2023 District Referendum.
Welcome back to School! School starts for ALL students on Wednesday, September 4, 2024! Check the website for Student Hours.
Download our Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District App using the attached QR Code or URL: https://uqr.to/1n0je!
