February 14, 2025
Dear West Running Brook Families:
Happy Valentine’s Day! It was a LOVEly day at WRBIS! It was great to get everyone back in the building after yet another weather event! We had our first ever Remote Day at WRBIS on Thursday. Thank you for all of your work, collaboration, and cooperation! There were a few hiccups, but overall the day went well. We are in the process of adjusting the remote schedule a bit. This will be ready in case we have another remote day in the future.
REMINDER: Although it’s Presidents’ Day, SCHOOL IS IN SESSION ON MONDAY!
Student Council Spirit Week!
Student Council is sponsoring a winter spirit week next week. See below for information!
Movie Monday ~ Dress as your favorite character from a movie
Twin/Triplet Tuesday ~ Dress the same as your friends.
Working Wednesday ~ Dress up as a your future Career
Tropical Thursday ~ Dress up in your Hawaiian or tropical vacation clothes
Freaky Fun Friday ~ Wear anything that does not match, have wacky hair and just be your Unique self !!
Slime Night - 2/19/25
PTSA will host Slime Night on Wednesday, 2/19 from 6:00 - 8:00. Please see HERE for sign up information.
Yearbook Orders
The Yearbook Club is so excited to share our memories from this awesome year with you. Be sure to order a WRBIS yearbook through TreeRing. For more information, see THIS flyer.
Marion Gerrish Activities During February Vacation
Check HERE for fun activities planned at the Marion Gerrish community center over February vacation!
Read Across America Week
WRB will celebrate Read Across America Week Beginning Monday, March 3. We have a lot of fun activities planned. Please see HERE for more information!
Other Important Information
Pinkerton Strings Program
As an extension of the Summer Arts Camps that we ran this past July at Pinkerton Academy, we are inviting any interested students in grades 5-8 to join us for a free beginning and intermediate strings program. This program will be offered to any interested student on Friday afternoons from 4:00-5:30 in the Arts building at Pinkerton Academy. Please see here for more information.
Capital Improvement Public Forum
Join us for a Community Public Forum at West Running Brook Intermediate School on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at West Running Brook.
Families, staff, and community members are invited to join the Derry Cooperative School District School Board at one of two public forums to learn more about the school district's capital improvements bond. District administrators will present information regarding details of the bond, including proposed projects. Additional information regarding the district’s budget and teacher contract will also be provided. Attendees will be given the opportunity to ask questions and voice comments.
Dates: February 18, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: West Running Brook Intermediate School
This event will be broadcast once again on social media at:
https://vimeo.com/event/4834532
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xvYqMR1AYI
For more information regarding Warrant Article #2-Capital Improvements, check out our informational page at https://www.sau10.nh.gov/departments/facilities/facilities-warrant-article
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.
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 Feb. 17 - Feb. 21; (menus subject to change)
Monday: Hot: Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Tuesday: Hot: Mozzarella Sticks w/Marinara Dip; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Wednesday: Hot: Chicken or Beef Nachos; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Thursday: Hot: Grilled Ham & Cheese or Grilled Cheese Sandwich; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Friday: Hot: Pizza; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Other Important Dates:
Feb. 17 Dungeons & Dragons (A) 2:00 - 3:00
Feb. 18 Anime Club 2:00-3:00
Feb. 18 Chess Club 2:00-3:00
Feb. 18 Game Club 2:00-3:00
Feb. 18 Yo-Yo Club 2:00 - 3:00
Feb. 18 Derry School Board Community Public Forum @ WRBIS 6:30
Feb. 19 Books to Big Screen Club 2:00 - 3:00
Feb. 19 Student Council 2:00 - 3:00
Feb. 19 PTSA Slime Night 6:00 - 8:00
Feb. 20 Destination Imagination 2:00 - 3:15
Feb. 20 Crochet Club 2:00 - 3:00
Feb. 20 Harry Potter Club 2:00 - 3:00
Feb. 20 STEM Club 2:00 - 3:00
Feb. 20 Ski Club 1:45
Feb 23-27 No School ~ February Break