WES-Family Newsletter 05/15/26

Posted Date: 05/15/26 (04:00 PM)

Principal’s Message

May 15, 2026

Dear Whiton Families,

At this time of year, many of our students have the opportunity to participate in field trips as part of their educational experience. Field trips are an important extension of classroom learning, providing students with meaningful hands-on experiences that help bring lessons to life.

Whether visiting the zoo, nature centers, farms, the ballpark for STEM events, or community organizations, students are able to explore new environments, strengthen social skills, and deepen their understanding through real-world connections. These experiences also help students build independence, responsibility, teamwork, and lasting memories with their classmates.

We appreciate your continued support in helping make these opportunities possible for our students and look forward to the exciting experiences ahead. We also thank you for staying up to date with school communications so that your student does not miss any of these exciting opportunities and events.

This is a reminder that next week students will have a full day of school on Thursday and a single-session day on Friday in observance of Memorial Day weekend.

Sincerely,

School News/Reminders

THIRD GRADE FAMILIES

Save the Date for the 4th Grade Parent Orientation on Wednesday, June 3rd from 6-7 PM at SBS Gymnasium.

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KINDERGARTEN 2026-2027
Reminder- Families of Incoming Kindergarten Students: We are excited to welcome you! To make sure your student has a spot, please let us know as soon as possible by starting the registration process.

If you—or someone you know—has a student entering kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year, early registration is important. It ensures your student can participate in our Kindergarten Kickoff in May and helps us plan for the right number of classes to provide the best possible experience.

You do not need to have all your medical paperwork ready to begin. Starting the registration now secures your student’s place and allows us to plan effectively for the year ahead.

Don’t wait—register today!

A wooden bookshelf on wheels is filled with a variety of colorful books.

A wooden bookshelf on wheels is filled with a variety of colorful books.

LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS

The Whiton library is welcoming volunteers. This is a great opportunity to help with shelving books, assisting students with book checkouts, and guiding students in finding books on the shelves. Because initial training is needed, Ms. Gale is looking for anyone who is able to volunteer on a regular or semi-regular basis - Here is the sign up. Any questions, please email Ms. Gale - sgale@branchburg.k12.nj.us.

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CAFETERIA VOLUNTEERS

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

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SCHOOL SPIRITWEAR
Great news! Our School Spirit wear can be purchased at anytime! The orders will be processed on the 1st and 15th of each month. Please find the link to order here.

Districtwide Homework Free Night
Poster announcing a DISTRICTWIDE Homework Free Night on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026.

Poster announcing a DISTRICTWIDE Homework Free Night on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026.

Community Information

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Please find community information on our school website here.

PTO

Whiton field day is scheduled for June 8, with a rain date of June 9. If you are interested in volunteering, please find the link here. Only parents/guardians who volunteer are allowed to attend field day. Thank you for your understanding.

Upcoming Calendar Dates:

5.19- Incoming Kindergarten Kickoff (new families)

5.21- Full Day for Students

5.22- Single Session

5.25- School Closed

5.27- 3rd Grade- Seeds to Salad Event

5.27- No homework night

6.3- Incoming 4th graders- parent orientation at SBS

6.8- Field Day

6.9- Field Day- Rain date

6.16- Single Session

6.17- Single Session

6.18- Single Session- Last day of School