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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

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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

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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

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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