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Hello, Westbrook Community,
It is hard to believe that November is beginning! Fortunately we have had a
positive and productive last few weeks in our own building! October 2015 is
certainly a month for the scrapbook. Thank you again for all of your positive
outlooks during our On the Road adventure.
We had a beautiful day for our Fall Parade and class parties and are eager to
enjoy the remaining Fall weather. The weather can change quickly, so please
encourage layers and appropriate clothing for outdoors. November finds us
very busy with a number of PTA activities, American Education Week and
visitation (November 13th 9:00 - 11:00 AM and 1:30 - 2:30 PM), the end of
first marking period, and conferences. Please be vigilant in checking Friday
Folders for updates.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving and reflection, as well as to reinforce one of our
goals of our BE theme, consider incorporating one of the below mindfulness
strategies into car rides from place to place, bedtime, or while waiting for the
bus! Practicing mindfulness helps to empty your mind, find some much-needed
stress relief and calm, and present awareness amidst the madness of your hectic
day.
One Minute Breathing- focus on your breath for just one minute.
Start by breathing in and out slowly, holding your breath for a count
of six once you’ve inhaled. Then breathe out slowly.
Mindful Observation is designed to connect us with the beauty of
the natural environment, which is easily missed when we’re rushing
around…Pick something (an insect, a flower, the leaves on trees)
and focus on watching it for a minute or two- really notice it!
A Game of Fives - In this mindfulness exercise, all you have to do is
notice five things in your day that usually go unnoticed and
unappreciated. These could be things you hear, smell, feel or see!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Deanne Somers, Principal
PRINCIPAL’S CORNER
B O B C A T A W A R D
Below is the list of students
who have been nominated
for the month of October
Sophie DeGroat
Matteo Cuffaro
Anthony Wisnieski
Kaitlyn Gencarelli
Gavin Murphy
Ciera Swartz
Jack Cash
Julia DiMaggio
Bryce Dages
Caiden Ciallela
Sophie Grizzuti
Griffin Buntzen
Skylar Locke
Kyle Herwig
Crysta Rice
Steven Gencarelli
Benjamin Otto
Hanna Szyller
Ethan Yarger
Dionna Bagner
Colton Hardison
Ryleigh Drew
Tyler Evans
David Robinson
Emily Kaminskyj
Carlos Banks
James Hovan
Jennifer Scala
Emily Coppola
Rhys Huber
Margaret Spagnuolo
Tyler Rubenacker
Kaitlyn Pena
Rachel Chandler
Nicole Saporito
Mark Sadlo
Olivia Kuchavik
Patrick Henzley
Congratulations!
BOBCAT Principal ’s b u l l e t i n
A m o n t h l y n e w s l e t t e r f r o m t h e W e s t b r o o k P T A
Volume 1, Issue 2 – November 2015
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The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive you will see it.
~Thich Nhat Hanh
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
VotEd—All Day
4 CLUB(S): FFC 5
School Closed
NJEA Teacher Convention
6
School Closed
NJEA Teacher Convention
7
8 9
10 11 CLUB(S): TREP$, FFC
Veteran’s Day
12 13
American Education Week
Classroom Visitations
9:00—11:00 AM
1:30— 2:30 PM
14
15 16
Book Fair Family Night
7:00—8:30 PM
WB Media Center
17
Book Fair
During School Hours
I Am Corey
6:30—8:30 PM WB-APR
Board of Education Meeting
7:30 PM - WB Media Center
18 CLUB(S): TREP$, FFC
Book Fair
During School Hours
School Picture Retakes
PTA Meeting
7:00 PM
Genevieve Pickup
APR from 4:00 - 6:30 PM
19 CLUB(S): WBC
Book Fair
During School Hours
20
21
22 23
Early Dismissal
Parent Teacher Conferences
1:30—3:00 PM AND 6:00—8:-00 PM
Bake Sale
24
Early Dismissal
Parent Teacher Conferences
1:30—3:00 PM
Bake Sale
School Store
During Lunch Periods
25
Early Dismissal
School Store
During Lunch Periods
26
School Closed
Thanksgiving Recess
27
School Closed
Thanksgiving Recess
28
29 30
A M E R I C A N E D U C A T I O N W E E K
CLUB CODES
TREP$ - 2:50 - 4:OO PM
FFC:GRADE 1 : FALL FUN CLUB—2:50 TO 3:50 PM
WBC:WESTBROOK CARES 2:50 TO 3:50 PM
November 2015 Westbrook School
