WESTBROOK SCHOOL

Dear Westbrook School Students and Families,

As busy and exciting as October was, November promises to be even more so! We will begin the month with the Vote-Ed student election, followed quickly by the end of the first marking period, American Education week visitation on the 14th, Parent-Teacher conferences the week of November 24th, and, of course, Thanksgiving! Information pertaining to many of these events is available on the school and district websites and virtual backpack. Please check regularly for Upcoming Events!

In November, students in grades 5 and 6 will learn about the TREP$ program. We are excited to work with the PTA in offering the program this school year! It will run early this year, beginning in January after the Holiday Break, so please be on the lookout for information coming home in November. Also in November, Westbrook will be hosting our first Nutrition and Wellness Fair! On Wednesday the 19th, Pomptonian Food Service is partnering with us to offer the event. Students will learn about making healthy choices and experience hands-on, interactive exhibits and games while learning more about nutrition.

Congratulations to students nominated for a Bobcat Award for Outstanding Student! Students are nominated by building staff for a number of reasons. This month they include being a great role model, always using manners, considerate playground behavior, and caring for others ~ such WONDERFUL qualities! Amazing work, Westbrook students!

The students and staff at our school have been amazing and productive their first marking period; it is unbelievable that the first quarter of the 2014-15 school year is wrapping up! I am so very thankful to them and to all of you for the collaboration, communication, and dedication that have made my time and this year in Westbrook so positive. I am excited for the work we have before us as we continue meeting students’ academic and socio-emotional needs, refining our practice, and building our school community.

Happy Thanksgiving! Deanne Somers, Principal

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B O B C A T 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 3 – November 2014

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER

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B O B C A T A W A R D

“Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling.

Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.” Henry Van Dyke

Below is the list of students who have been

nominated for the month of October

Abigail Coppola James Burghoffer

Jazmyn Clark Johan Sanchez

Kyle Herwig Ciara Clinton

Millie Terp James Wehnert Griffin Buntzen

Nicholas Triverio Maddi Schaper Gwen VanWyck Hailey Kapral

Natalie Mulholland Mark Pych

Morgan Wendell Kaitlyn Stramaglia

Finola Gordon Julianna Harant

Erin Fried Dominic Bufardeci

Melissa Comune Cassidy Clinton

Brandon Scrimenti Amelia Liebau

Tyler Rubenacker Sophia Burghoffer

Sarah Koblitz Robert Fiorilla

Mark Sadlo Sarah Picioccio

Matthew Abt Kathryn Schutte

Nicolette Carpenter Ryan Cassels

Lunch & Recess: Finola Gordan

Julianna Harant Amelia Pilatowski

Tyler Heres Mark Sadlo

Congratulations!

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Hello Westbrook Families…

Wow… Just like that, another month of school is already behind us. October was an exciting month at Westbrook, with Picture Day, our 3rd annual Trunk or Treat, our Fall Fun Fitness Parade and class parties. There’s always so much fun being had at Westbrook!

I would like to congratulate our grand prize Box Top winner, Marlena Tolnai for winning the E-Reader. What a great prize for one of our students to win. Keep sending in those Box Tops, as our next grand prize is a Rockboard Scooter. Details about this contest were sent home with the students as well as being posted on the website. Also, don’t forget about our Box Top Challenge against Paradise Knoll. The school that sends in the most Box Tops by 2/13/15, the opposing school’s principal will be wearing the winner’s spirit wear for the day!

We would like to thank everyone that participated in our Genevieve sale. It was a huge success for our PTA and we truly appreciate your support.

In November we have our Picture Re-take Day on Wednesday, 11/19, our PTA meeting on Thursday, 11/20, and our Bake Sale on Monday, 11/24 and Tuesday 11/25. If you have offered to make an item for our Bake Sale, please package it so that it is ready to be sold. Our bake sale committee will price it after it has been dropped off on Monday morning, 11/24.

I also would like to announce that Mrs. Comune, one of our 4th grade

PTA PRESIDENT’S PRESS RELEASE

The next PTA Meeting will be

Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 PM

In the Media Center

We hope to see you there!!

P T A M E E T I N G

The deadline for the next edition of the Bobcat is the

22nd of November

Please email all articles to the Bobcat Editor at

BobcatEditor@westbrookschoolpta.com

Thank you!

B O B C A T B U L L E T IN

Be careful to pick a legal parking spot.

Tickets have been issued to

cars parked illegally.

P A R K I N G A T W E S T B R O O K

teachers will be holding her annual Pajama Drive. Here is her message:

The PTA would like to support Mrs. Comune in her efforts to help with the Pajama Drive, so we will place a box outside the main office for anyone one that would like to participate. The students can drop their donations in the box, and Mrs. Comune will collect them as they come in.

I would like to remind parents that our Find-a-Friend directory is now available on our website. You must sign up for the website in order to access this information as it is on a secure link. Please visit www.westbrookschoolpta.com in order to sign up. There is also a link to request changes or to be added to the directory if needed.

I would like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving and remind everyone to slow down, take time for yourself and your family, because life really does pass us by in the blink of an eye.

Thank you,

Jennifer O’Neill

Westbrook PTA President

President@westbrookschoolpta.com

I am looking for donations of new pajamas sizes infant through adult extra-large for the children of the organizations I serve. There are many local organizations (including West Milford and Wanaque) as well as Paterson. You can simply give the pajamas to me when I see you and I will take care of the rest. If you would like to donate a new book as well that is great. We are trying to ensure that each child has a warm pair of pajamas and a bedtime story for the long, cold, winter nights ahead. If you would like to make a monetary donation, checks can be made out to Pajama Program. To learn more about the organization, simply visit the website pajamaprogram.org.

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In October, Westbrook launched our Genevieve Frozen Food Fundraiser.

Thank you for your participation this year!

Pickup is Thursday, 11/13 from 4:00 – 6:30 PM in the All Purpose Room at Westbrook

If you have any questions you can contact:

Kris Arciniega at 973-953-1164 OR Jodi Wundrack at 973-222-2820

Please watch for further details in your child’s backpack.

Wednesday, November 19

Picture Day Chairpersons:

Bonny McGuire 973-769-1092 Monica Pych 973-208-2428

Macopin Pizza will donate 20% of your order to Westbrook Elementary School PTA!

For great pizza or Italian food! Come out or order in…Macopin Pizza delivers!

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

MACOPIN PIZZA 707 Macopin Road

West Milford 973-697-0224

The family who spends the most will receive a $20.00 gift certificate to Macopin Pizza!

Just mention Westbrook Elementary when you order!!

PTA COMMITTEE CORNER

G E N E V I E V E FR OZ E N F O O D S A L E

This year’s Find A Friend Directory is now available on our PTA website in a secured environment. You need to be registered to view the information, then Click on More -> Information to view.

If are not listed in the directory, or the information needs to be updated please submit a request form available when logged in.

To register on the website click on this link -> Sign Up.

If you have any questions you can contact:

Kris Arciniega at keb630@yahoo.com

F I N D A F R I E ND D I R E C T OR Y

M A C O P I N P I Z Z A F U N D R A I S E R

P I C T U R E D A Y - R E T A K E S BAKE SALE

While you are in the school for Parent Teacher Conferences stop and buy some of our delicious treats. All donated by Westbrook Parents.

When: November 24 and November 25

Where: Main Office

If you have any questions you can contact:

Jennifer DeGraaf at sage04@optonline.net

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Get Ready to Rumble Challenge

Starting 11/1/14 through 2/13/15

We will be competing against Paradise Knoll School in a Box Top Challenge!!

The school with the most Box Tops collected at the end of the challenge will not only earn money for our school, but... The Cool Part

The principal of the opposing school will have to wear one of our WB Bobcat T-shirts for the day!

Not only will you be supporting our school but....

The student who submits the MOST Box Tops will win a Rockboard Scooter. Runners-up will also be selected for other exciting prizes!

Final Deadline for Submission: Friday, February 13, 2015

Box Tops is an easy way to raise funds for our school. Simply cut the Box Top off of a participating product and drop them in the Box Tops for Education box outside of the main office.

Click below for Boxtop Collection Sheets

http://www.boxtops4education.com/all-about-boxtops/boxtops-downloads

For information on the Box Tops for Education program, Please refer to www.boxtopsforeducation.com.

This informative website provides an overview of the program, coupons for participating products, listing of all of the participating products, recipes and much, much more! So be sure to check it out!

If you have any questions please contact Kelly Pew at 201-248-4130 or kellypew@yahoo.com

B O X T O P S F O R E D U C A T I O N

Ski Club forms are due:

November 10TH

If you have any questions you can contact:

Heidi Godau with questions 973-800-8460

W E S T B R O O K S K I C L U B

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THUMBS UP

Thumbs Up to Tara Lucarello Mommy and Daddy are so very proud of how far you have come, keep up the good work sweetie. Have a wonderful year in Kindergarten. Love, Mommy, Daddy & Valerie Thumbs Up to Valerie Lucarello You continue to amaze us with all your achievements. Keep reaching for the stars, your getting closer & closer every day. You make us so very proud. Have a wonderful school Year! Love, Mom, Dad & Tara

Want to give a friend or family member a Thumb’s Up for their kindness, hard work, etc. All Thumbs up can be submitted through our online form.

Thumbs Up Online Form

T H I S M O N T H ’ S - T H U M B S U P

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WIN AN i P AD F OR Y OUR C LASSROOM ! ! !

Deadline for submission: prior to Friday, January 16th, 2015

Labels for Education (LFE) will be a classroom competition this year.

The classroom that submits the most LFE by the deadline, will receive an iPad for the classroom.

Submission Guidelines:

1. Collect Labels for Education

a. UPCs worth 1 point each

b. UPCs worth 5 points each

c. UPCs worth 10 points each

d. Beverage / Sauce Caps worth 1 point each

e. Bonus Certificates

2. Bring your collections to your classroom and place in the LFE collection box that will be provided in each

classroom. UPCs, caps, and bonus certificates can be submitted to the classroom at any time prior to

January 16, 2015.

3. Encourage your neighbors, family, and friends to help you collect!

If you have any questions please contact Kelly Pew at 201-248-4130 or kellypew@yahoo.com

C A M P B E L L ’ S – L A B E L S F O R E D UC A T I O N

PTA COMMITTEE CORNER CONTINUED…

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Vot-Ed Election Day

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School Closed NJEA Convention

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School Closed NJEA Convention

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Ski Club Registration Form Due

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Genevieve Pick-up Pickup in APR from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM

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American Education Week Classroom Visitations from 9:00—11:00 AM 1:00— 2:00 PM

Sixth Grade Yankee Candle Fundraiser—Last Day

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School Store During Lunch Periods

Board of Education Meeting 7:30 PM - Westbrook Media Center

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School Picture Re-take Day

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School Store During Lunch Periods

PTA Meeting 7:30 PM - Westbrook Media Center

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Early Dismissal Parent Teacher Conferences

1:30—3:00 PM PTA Bake Sale

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Early Dismissal Parent Teacher Conferences

Evening Conferences at Westbrook 1:30—3:00 PM 6:00—8:-00 PM

PTA Bake Sale Macopin Pizza Fundraiser

All Day

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Early Dismissal

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School Closed Thanksgiving Weekend

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School Closed Thanksgiving Weekend

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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

November 2014

WESTBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CLUB CODES

FFC = Fall Fun Club — 2:50 - 3:50 PM