September 5, 2025
Dear West Running Brook Families:
It was a great week at WRB! Students continued to acclimate to their new schedules and staff worked hard with students to establish routines. Part of our routine this year will involve a more defined homework program. Please see below for an important letter regarding homework at WRB.
Club Sign Ups
Information regarding sign ups for clubs will appear in Friday newsletters. Please note that clubs tend to fill up fast, so it is important to check the newsletter and morning meeting notices regularly. SPACE IN CLUBS IS LIMITED AND ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. Pick up for all clubs is at 3:00pm. During pick-up, please pull around the building on the right side and fill the left lane only. Please leave the right lane open.
Running Club!
WRB Running Club is a place for students to build fitness, set personal goals, and have fun while being active. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced runner, you’ll enjoy games, group runs, and challenges that help improve endurance and speed. Most importantly, it’s about teamwork, encouragement, and discovering the joy of running together! A HIGH INTEREST IN RUNNING AND EXERCISE IS IMPORTANT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS CLUB. The club will be capped at 25 fifth graders and 25 sixth graders on a first come basis. Permission slips can be picked up at Room 240 (Upstairs Green Pod). Come ready to run!
Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27
Yearbook Club:
Do you love photography or capturing special memories? Are you interested in helping create a keepsake that your friends will cherish for years? Join the WRBIS Yearbook Club!
Meetings will be held September 25, October 16, November 6, December 11, January 8, January 22, February 5, March 12, March 26, April 9, April 23, May 7, May 21, and June 4 until 3:00 pm to learn photography tips, editing techniques, and how to use the layout software and to work on designing the school yearbook.
You can pick up a permission slip from Ms. Ogden in Room 147 (downstairs Blue pod). Space in the club is limited to the first 18 students who bring in their signed slips.
Kids Care Club:
Kids Care Club provides students with meaningful opportunities to spread kindness, charity and volunteer in our school and our community. If you’re interested, pick up a permission slip form in Mrs. Hugo’s room (downstairs Blue pod, room 144). Space is limited.
Dates of Meeting: (1-2 Mondays a month)
Oct 6, 20 Jan 12, 26 Apr 13
Nov 3, 17 Feb 9
Dec 8 Mar 9
The club meets from 2:00-3:00 on each of these dates. Thank you for all your support from home! Mrs. Hugo and Mrs. Michaud
Homework Information Letter
Homework is a valuable tool that helps students practice skills and reinforce what they learn in the classroom. Beyond academic benefits, homework also supports the development of essential life skills such as responsibility, organization, and time management habits that will benefit your child throughout their school years and beyond.
To foster growth in these areas, students in grades 5–8 will have more consistent and regular homework assignments. These tasks are carefully designed to reinforce concepts taught in class and should be completed independently by the students.
We truly appreciate your support in encouraging your child to take ownership of their learning by completing assignments on time. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher
Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education.
Kim Conant, Director of Curriculum
Patty Thomas, Coordinator of Secondary Learning
Bill Fox, Principal
PTSA News
Please consider joining our wonderful PTSA! They do so much to create a fun and enriching community here at WRB! Sign up information can be found HERE.
PTSA Back to School Bash!
The Second Annual PTSA Back to School Bash is planned for Friday, September 12 from 6:00-8:00pm. There will be music, games, food trucks and much, much more! Please see HERE for more information.
Volunteers and donations are needed. Please see HERE for the SignUp Genius.
PTSA Popcorn Sign-Ups
Each month students can purchase popcorn that is popped and delivered by some of our amazing volunteers. Please see HERE for sign up information!
Safety Drills
Today we conducted our first evacuation drill. Everything went smoothly. We will continue to practice various safety drills throughout the year to ensure preparedness. Please feel free to contact the office with any questions.
Parent Information Night
This meet and greet is designed for parents to see their child’s classrooms and meet teachers. We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, 9/16, 6-7:30 - Grade 5
Wednesday, 9/17 6-7:30 - Grade 6
Picture Day is Friday, September 19. More information can be found HERE.
Other Information:
Beverages at School
We are noticing many outside beverages coming into school (Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, etc.). Except for special circumstances, students should only carry a water bottle when at school. Other beverages can be consumed at lunch. Thank you for your support!
Along with the newsletter, which is sent out each Friday and posted on the website, we will use Morning Meeting Notices to keep everyone up to date on all the happenings here at WRB. As the year progresses, more clubs and activities will be occurring regularly. Morning Meeting Notices will be shared with all students each morning. They can also be found by families on OUR WEBSITE under the resources tab.
Congratulations to Mrs. Michaud’s Red Class! They have been selected as the Golden Bear Award Winners for this week. This science class showed true cooperation. When working they were on task, focused and helping those around them that needed any help!
Communication is key to our success! Please feel free to contact your child’s advisor, counselor, or the office if you’re in need of assistance.
We hope you enjoy the weekend!
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
Hot lunch menu for Sept 8-12 (menus subject to change)
Monday: Hot: Chicken Drumstick; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Tuesday: Hot: Cheeseburger Calzone; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Wednesday: Hot: Grilled Cheese; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Thursday: Hot: Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Friday: Hot Pizza; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Other Important Dates:
Sept. 9 School Board Meeting 6:30 (Derry Municipal Building)
Sept. 12 WRB Back to School Bash 6:00 - 8:00
Sept. 16 Gr. 5 Parent Info. Night 6:00 - 7:30
Sept. 17 Gr. 6 Parent Info. Night 6:00 - 7:30
Sept. 19 WRBIS Student Picture Day
Sept. 23 School Board Meeting 6:30 (Derry Municipal Building)
Sept 24 Early Release ~ Dismissal begins 11:45
Sept. 25 Popcorn Day @ WRB
Oct 7 PTA Meeting 6:00 (Library)