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WES- Family Newsletter 9/19/2025

Posted Date: 9/19/25 (4:00 PM)
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Principal’s Message

September 19, 2025


Dear Whiton Families,

We have been "soaring" into a new school year.  In art class, Mr. Boehm is working on a school-wide project with all of our students, pre-school through third grade.  Each student is decorating a feather as they "soar into a new school year" and will be reading "Perfectly Norman", a story about embracing the special qualities that strengthen us.  The feathers will then be used to create a wing span for photo opportunities for students (and staff)!
Ms. Gale, our librarian, in collaboration with Mr. Boehm has students creating feathers for "reading gives us wings" and students will be able to pose in front of the wings with a book of their choice.
art wings
Do you know that we have an Anonymous reporting system?  If you ever have concerns about a student, please use this as a way to alert us.

Reminder, School is closed Tuesday, September 23rd for Rosh Hashanah. 


School Reminders/ News


Genesis logoAttendance for the upcoming school year  All parents/guardians are required to use Genesis to report student absences.  More information is in our handbook (In the Genesis Parent Portal → Attendance → Notify Office → Fill out the attendance code, date, and leave a reason for the absence in the comment area.  If your student will be absent due to illness or a family trip, you will need to mark your student as absent.)


A stylized illustration of a tablet device with a blank screen.

Visitor and Early Dismissal Procedure 

All visitors must sign in using our iPad located in the entryway.  Please bring your driver’s license for scanning. After signing in, you will be buzzed into the main office to receive your visitor badge. 

We can only accommodate a limited number of people in the entryway at one time.  You may need to wait outside the main door while we clear the lobby of visitors.  Please plan accordingly and allow extra time to complete the sign-in process and visit our building.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.


visitor parking sign VISITOR PARKING 

Please use the "visitor" spaces in our main parking lot to park when dropping off or picking up students.  At no time can you park in the bus lanes.


email clip artSTUDENT DISMISSAL
Please make sure to email the office (wesoffice@branchburg.k12.nj.us) and your student's teacher(s) should there be a change in your student's dismissal. Please advise our office by 2:00 p.m. of these changes.

library class LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
In the near future, Ms. Sam Gale, our school librarian, will be sharing information for volunteer opportunities in the library.

school lunch roomCAFETERIA VOLUNTEERS

Parents/guardians interested in volunteering in our lunch room should use this PTO sign up link here through December. Please make sure to read the very important information about volunteering located on the sign up. 


lost and found clip artLOST AND FOUND
Please make sure to label your student's items and clothing so that we can get them back if they are misplaced. 

Community Information

Girl Scouts are collecting puzzles, please see the flyer below:

puzzle collection flyer


Important Upcoming Dates: 

PICTURE DAY 
school picture day image
Picture Day is Coming!
Student portraits are scheduled for Wednesday, September 24 and Thursday, September 25. All students will have their individual photo taken with their homeroom class. Teachers will let you know which day your student’s class is scheduled.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to place online orders before picture day. Please note that all students will have their photo taken, regardless of whether an order has been placed. If you are unable to order online ahead of time, students may bring a completed order envelope on picture day.
For those who do not place an order in advance, there will be a limited window after picture day to order photos online.
Here is more information from our photographer. Flyers were sent home this week as well. 

Scholastic Book Fair is next month! 

Scholastic Book Fair flyer

Have a wonderful weekend! 

With warm regards,    

Dee Shober signature in blue        

Upcoming Dates:

9.23- School Closed- Rosh Hashanah

9.24- Picture Day

9.25- Picture Day 

10.2- School Closed- Yom Kippur

10.3- School Closed- Staff Development