Parent Press
Week of 9/26-9/30
Weekly Overview
Monday, September 26
Day 3
- Library: Library: Mrs. Doak, Mrs. Labbree, Mrs. Lokaj, Miss Cairns, Mrs. Barney, Mrs. Ardito
Tuesday, September 27
Day 4
Wednesday, September 28
Day 1
- WDES PTO Fundraiser at Dot's Ice Cream in Woodbury from 1:00-8:30 pm
- Library: Mrs. Elberson, Miss Horan, Mrs. McAndrew, Miss Brown, Mrs. Magsam,
Mrs. Pappalardo
Thursday, September 29
Day 2
- Fall individual pictures
Library: Miss Holden, Mrs. Kensil, Mrs. Henson, Mrs. Wiggenhorn, Mrs. Gilmore, Mrs. Sweeney
Friday, September 30
Day 3
Important Information
In order to receive communication from the room parent(s) regarding classroom events, activities, and special announcements in your child's class, we need families to give consent in order for your email address to be shared with them. Please complete this form if you are providing the school with consent to share only your email address with your child's class room parent. Please complete the form by Friday, September 29th. If you do not complete the form, communication from the room parent will not occur to you. (Click Here To Complete the Form)
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention week will be held October 9, 2022 thru October 15, 2022. The WD Fire Department will host their annual poster contest for grades 1st thru 4th. If you would like to participate in the poster contest and your child is in grades 1st-4th, please submit the poster to their classroom teacher by the morning of October 7th. Please see the contest rules in the flyer below.
This year’s theme is: “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”
The Theme reinforces the critical importance of developing a home escape plan with all members of the household and practicing it regularly. On Friday, October 14th, the WD Fire Department will provide our school with an assembly to learn about fire safety.
2022-2023 GOVERNOR'S TEACHER RECOGNITION PROGRAM/EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Please review the attached documents regarding the 2022-2023 Governor’s Teacher Recognition Program/Educational Services Professionals Program.
The attached documents are:
- Eligibility Criteria: description form that reviews the criteria for licensed teachers (pre-K through grade 12) or educational services professionals Teacher of the Year Responsibilities. Click HERE for the link.
- Nomination Form: there will be one teacher winner and one educational services professional winner per building. Click HERE for the link.
If you would like to nominate a teacher or educational services professional, please submit the nomination to me by the end of the school day at 3 pm on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. I will respond to your nomination to confirm it is received. Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge our amazing staff!
Picture Day
Picture Day is on September 29th If you would like to order your pictures in advance, please visit mylifetouch.com and enter our Picture Day ID EVT8XBG3K. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
If you are not ordering your pictures online, the paper form will be distributed in the coming weeks. Please turn in your payment and completed order form by September 29th. In-person payment can be in the form of cash (exact amount) or a check payable to LifeTouch.
Make-up pictures are November 3rd.
Free/Reduced Lunch & Breakfast
Please note for the 2022-2023 School Year only, any student who qualifies for Reduced breakfast/lunch will be provided with a FREE breakfast and lunch. The State of New Jersey will be funding this payment for these reduced students for the 22-23 year only. Reminder, you need to apply for benefits EACH school year. To apply on-line if you have not done so, please click here . This link will send you to the district Free/Reduced page for more information in completing the application. If your situation changes at any time during the school year, you may reapply for benefits at any time!
Respect & Red Ribbon Week
During the Month of October, the State of New Jersey recognizes the first week of October as Respect Awareness Week. During this week, we will be encouraging students to think about ways they can show respect to various people, places and things.
WDES PTO
Spirit Wear
Showcase your EAGLE PRIDE with West Deptford Spirit wear! Our shop has something for everyone - prices start at just $14. Orders will be accepted through 10/16 for expected delivery around the end of October.
Shop online here: https://bit.ly/WDESSpirit
Oakview Book Fair Volunteers
Volunteering at the book fair is a fun and rewarding way to get involved in helping students become better readers! Oakview Elementary School's Scholastic Book Fair is being held October 11-14, and we're looking for help!
Sign up here - https://bit.ly/OVBF2022
Joe Corbi’s Sale
Fall Joe Corbi’s Pizza Fundraiser is running now through September 28th.
Dot’s Ice Cream Night
Save the date for our Fall Ice Cream event at Dot’s Ice Cream in Woodbury Heights on Wednesday, September 28th. Visit Dot’s any time between 1-830pm and mention WDES PTO - 10% of the proceeds will go back to benefitting our schools! Meet and greet the principals from 5-6pm!
Weekly Reminders
Character Theme: Caring & Kindness
- October 3-7: Bookfair Coin Collection (more information to come)
- October 3-7: Respect Week
- October 10: Staff In-Service Day, No School for Students
- October 11-14: Book Fair (more information to come)
- October 13: Book Fair Family Night @ Oakview from 6:00-8:00 pm
- October 14: Fire Prevention Assembly
- October 17: BOE Meeting @ 7:00, WDMS Library
- October 19: Unity Day- Wear orange
- October 21: Preschool Trike-A-Thon, 10:00-10:30 am (see attached flyer below)
- October 24-28: Red Ribbon Week (see info below)
- October 26: PreK & K pumpkin pick at the OV Pumpkin Patch (shh, it's a surprise for the students)
- October 27: Grades 1 & 2 pumpkin pick at the OV Pumpkin Patch (shh, it's a surprise for the students)
- October 31: Halloween Parade (more information to come)
West Deptford Junior Wrestling registration is now open!
(Please note: If your child's singlet fits from last year you do not need to order a new one. You will only register and pick your child's shirt size.
Registration: https://tummyteestore.com/WDJRWrestling/shop/home
Also, if your child is wrestling as a Tot this year, we need coaches. Please click on the sign up genius link, volunteer and help support this awesome organization! (Tots are 5 and 6 years old)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AFAC2EAAFC1-wdjunior1