May 9, 2025
Dear West Running Brook Families:
After a well deserved break, we got right back into the swing of things this week. Students began NWEA assessments and we all celebrated staff appreciation week!
Thank you to our wonderful PTSA for providing such an amazing Staff Appreciation Week! Once again our PTSA outdid themselves! Each day our staff had another surprise to look forward to. Thank you to all of those who donated for making this week extra special. Our staff couldn’t have been more appreciative! Below is a photo of our staff enjoying today’s candy and bloom bar.
Finding Nemo - Tickets Available!
Come make a splash with us! West Running Brook Intermediate School is hosting a fin-tastic production of Finding Nemo Jr. on May 16th and 17th at Gilbert H. Hood Middle School. Our students have been working their gills off to bring this underwater adventure to life, and it’s sure to be a whale of a time for the whole family! SEE HERE for details on how to purchase tickets—don’t miss the chance to sea this incredible cast dive into their roles!
Thanks for helping us spread the word and support these talented students as they go off the hook on stage! This is a totally kid-friendly performance and will have a run time of about 1.5 hours (including intermission).
Scaffolding
Beginning on Monday, you will notice scaffolding will be placed around much of the exterior of WRB. This is the first stage of a major project to repair the building’s facade. Due to the limited time to complete the project over the summer, this step is being taken now to ensure things wrap up prior to the beginning of the 25-26 school year.
In areas where sidewalks lead directly into the building, overhead protection will be installed, and all doors will remain accessible for use. The entire scaffolding including the walkway areas, will be wrapped in debris netting for the first eight feet' in height so no students/staff/visitors can access the scaffolding areas.
Please see below for lots of important information!
Free & Reduced Lunch ~ Breakfast available
Just a quick reminder to all families, if your child qualifies for FREE or REDUCED lunches with the DCSD, then they also receive FREE breakfast each day. We offer a variety of whole grain items such muffins, cinnamon rolls, donuts, banana bread, Pop-tart toaster pastry (Chocolate, Cinnamon, Strawberry and Blueberry) and breakfast cereal such as Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Chex, Cocoa Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Cheerios. One of these items, accompanied by a fruit or fruit juice and Fat Free Chocolate or White Milk will help them to fuel their bodies for a productive day. If you'd like to see if your household qualifies, please visit the website www.myschoolapps.com and submit an online application.
PTSA Call for Volunteers for End of School Year Events!
Please see HERE for information regarding volunteer opportunities for the House Cup (Field Day) and the Sixth Grade Celebration!
Other Important Information
25-26 School Calendar
The School Board recently approved the calendar for the 25-26 school year. Please see HERE for a copy.
Yearbook Orders
The Yearbook Club is so excited to share our memories from this awesome year with you. Be sure to order a WRBIS yearbook through TreeRing. For more information, see THIS flyer.
Pinkerton Strings Program
As an extension of the Summer Arts Camps that we ran this past July at Pinkerton Academy, we are inviting any interested students in grades 5-8 to join us for a free beginning and intermediate strings program. This program will be offered to any interested student on Friday afternoons from 4:00-5:30 in the Arts building at Pinkerton Academy. Please see here for more information.
Important: Returning Student Annual Information Update
Please complete the Returning Student Annual Information Update. This must be done for ALL NEW and RETURNING STUDENTS!! You will use the PowerSchool Parent Portal to access the Update. (If you do not have a portal account, or you did not receive instructions for setting it up, complete this form and instructions will be sent to you:
https://forms.gle/qLw5onCPkAs1wo846 ). Please call the office for any questions or assistance: 603-432-1250.
Sincerely,
Bill Fox
Principal
bfox@sau10.org
603-432-1250
Kelly Carey
Assistant Principal
kcarey@sau10.org
603-432-1250
Elissa Frost
Assistant Principal
efrost@sau10.org
603-432-1250
Lunch menu for May 12 - May 16; (menus subject to change)
Monday: Hot: Chicken Nuggets; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Tuesday: Hot: Soft Shell Taco; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Wednesday: Hot: Pasta with Meat Sauce; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Thursday: Hot: Grilled Cheese Sandwich; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Friday: Hot: Pizza or Fish Sticks; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Other Important Dates:
May 12 Dungeons & Dragons (A)
May 12 Kids Care Club 2:00-3:00
May 12, 13, 15 Derry Public Library visits WRBIS Library
May 13 Chess Club 2:00 - 3:00
May 13 School Board Meeting 6:30 Derry Municipal Building
May 14 Books to Big Screen 2:00 - 3:00
May 14 Spring Wellness Club 2:00 - 3:00
May 14 Student Council 2:00 - 3:00
May 14 Jewelry Club 2:00 - 3:00
May 15 Stem Club 2:00 - 3:00
May 15 Yearbook Club 2:00 - 3:00
May 16 Gr. 6-2 Field Trip - Strawberry Bank 8:30 - 1:30
May 16 Finding Nemo Play 7:00 (at GHHMS)
May 17 Finding Nemo Play 3:00 (at GHHMS)
May 19 Dungeons & Dragons (B) 200 - 3:00
May 20 Early Release ~ Dismissal @ 11:45
May 21 Spring Wellness Club 2:00 - 3:00
May 21 NH PTA Reflections 5:30 - 8:00 @ GHHMS
May 22 Stem Club 2:00 - 300
May 22 WRB Spring Band & Chorus Concert 6:30
May 26 Memorial Day ~ No School
May 27 School Board Meeting 6:30 @ Derry Municipal Building
May 28 Spring Wellness Club 2:00 - 3:00
May 29 Red 6th Grade Field Trip - Strawberry Bank 8:30 - 1:30
May 29 Stem Club 2:00 - 3:00