December 13, 2024
Dear West Running Brook Families:
It was a festive week at West Running Brook. Students performed wonderfully at Monday’s chorus concert and Wednesday’s band solo night! Both events were widely attended. Thank you to Mr. Gore and Mrs. Saranita for putting together such great programs. Thank you to Mrs Stowell for her assistance!
The Family Book Fair and Cookies and Cocoa night was a blast! Thanks to Mrs. Rodrigues and Mrs. Baxter for working the book fair all week! Thank you to the PTSA for the Cookies and Cocoa! Thank you to our Student Council, and Mrs. Herlihy and Mrs. Michaud for the make and take crafts!
Next week is spirit week! Please see below for details.
Monday -12/16 - Ugly Sweater Day
Tuesday - 12/17 -Dress as your favorite Winter or Holiday Character.
Wednesday 12/18 -Dress in colors of the Holiday season that you celebrate.
Thursday-12/19 - Dress Your Best
Friday -12/20 ~ Comfy Cozy Holiday PJ Day
Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis) Information
This is a reminder that, like many childhood issues, Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis) can be a common occurrence with children. It is not uncommon for head lice to be noted in the weeks after children return to school after spending vacation time at camps, and having sleepovers. These parasites cannot fly, jump or crawl long distances, and they do not cause illness. They are transmitted from one child to another through direct head to head contact (ie sleepovers, very close play), or by sharing combs, brushes, hats, bedding, etc. Head lice are not associated with uncleanliness or poor hygiene.
Parents and family members are often the first to recognize the most common symptom of head lice which is constant itching of the head, particularly behind the ears or at the nape of the neck.
It is important to check your child’s hair regularly throughout the year.
Observe for itching of the scalp. If itching is noted…
Carefully examine the hair and scalp of your children and all family members for lice and/or their eggs. Lice are small, the size of a sesame seed and tan or grey. Nits (eggs) are small, oval shaped and gray or white in color. Nits are usually firmly attached (glued) to the hair shaft, close to the scalp. It helps to use a magnifying glass to detect them.
Remind your children not to use or borrow anyone’s personal accessories like brushes, hats, headbands or combs.
If you suspect your child has lice, check with your healthcare provider, school nurse or pharmacist for instructions on how to treat an infestation. The school nurse will give ongoing support and ensure student confidentiality. If you have treated your child for head lice, please inform the school nurse and consider informing the parents of your child’s close playmates.
Resources for further information:
NH Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health @ www.dhhs.nh.gov
Communicable Disease Control @ www.cdc.gov
We appreciate all your efforts in helping to control this nuisance. If you have any questions or concerns, please call your school’s nurse.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Chess Club
Join Ms. Ogden after school to learn how to play chess! Did you know that the game of chess builds skills in critical thinking, logic, strategy, and creativity? The club is open to all WRBIS students. New and experienced players are welcome to participate. You will also receive a membership to ChessKid.com, where you can continue your learning at home! Forms are available in Upstairs Blue room 236 or the cafeteria. Space is limited, so be sure to return your permission form to Ms. Ogden in room 236 by December 19th.
Destination Imagination Club Sign Up
Destination Imagination is coming to WRB! Do you like challenging activities? Do you enjoy learning new skills? Writing or performing? Building mechanical and technical things? Working in a group? Generating lots of ideas?
Then Destination Imagination (DI) is the place for you! DI is the world’s largest creative problem solving program that fosters creativity, team-based problem solving and life skills for students of all ages. The goal of Destination Imagination is to cultivate the creative problem-solving process and make it a part of a student’s everyday life. Teams work together to solve open-ended Challenges, using their imaginations, Creative Problem Solving Tools and Project Management Skills. The solution to the Team Challenge is developed completely by the students. The team designs and creates, without adult assistance, all props, costumes and other artistic and/or technical elements necessary to bring the presentation to life.
DI will begin meeting NEXT THURSDAY 12/19/24. Please pick up a registration form from the office to sign up. Return the form by Tuesday 12/17/24 in order to participate.
WRBIS STEM Club will be starting on Thursday, January 9nd, 2025! If you’re interested, please see Mrs. Watson in room 153 to pick up a form!
Game Club Information
Please join Mrs. Maher in room 151 for an introduction to some interesting cooperative and competitive board games, card games, tile games, and dice games. Come try out Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Karma, Tsuro, Qwirkle, and so much more. Spaces are limited, so act fast! See Mrs. Maher for sign up forms.
PTSA Reflections
Thank you to everyone who turned in their entries for the PTSA Reflections program. We have some amazing talent and wonderful entries submitted this year.
All of the entries will be displayed at The Coffee Factory located at Hood Commons in Derry starting early next week. The Coffee Factory is also opening their doors to showcase all of the amazing work on Wednesday, December 18 from 6-7 PM. We know it is a busy time of year but are hoping that family, friends and supporters are able to stop by and see the creative showcase of talent on display!
Important: Returning Student Annual Information Update
Please complete the Returning Student Annual Information Update. This must be done for ALL NEW and RETURNING STUDENTS!! You will use the PowerSchool Parent Portal to access the Update. (If you do not have a portal account, or you did not receive instructions for setting it up, complete this form and instructions will be sent to you:
https://forms.gle/qLw5onCPkAs1wo846 ). Please call the office for any questions or assistance: 603-432-1250.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Bill Fox
Principal
bfox@sau10.org
603-432-1250
Kelly Carey
Assistant Principal
kcarey@sau10.org
603-432-1250
Elissa Frost
Assistant Principal
efrost@sau10.org
603-432-1250
Lunch menu for Dec 16 - Dec 20 (menus subject to change)
Monday: Hot: Cheeseburger or Hamburger; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Tuesday: Hot: Roasted Turkey; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Wednesday: Hot: Breakfast Item with Cheese Stick or Yogurt; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Thursday: Hot: Lasagna Roll Up with Marinara Sauce; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Friday: Hot: Sal’s Pizza; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Other Important Dates:
Dec. 16 Dungeon & Dragons Club 2:00 - 3:00
Dec. 17 Yo Yo Club 2:00 - 3:00
Dec. 17 Anime Club 2:00 - 3:00
Dec. 18 Jewelry Club 200 - 3:00
Dec. 18 Books to Big Screen Club 2:00 - 3:00
Dec. 19 Harry Potter Club 2:00 - 3:00
Dec. 19 Destination Imagination Club 2:00 - 3:15
Dec. 22-Jan 1 Holiday Break ~ No School
Jan. 2 School resumes
Jan. 2 Destination Imagination Club 2:00 - 3:15
Jan. 6 Dungeons & Dragons (B) 2:00 - 3:00
Jan. 7 Game Club 2:00 - 3:00
Jan. 8 Jewelry Club 200 - 3:00
Jan. 8 Books to Big Screen Club 2:00 - 3:00