September 12, 2025
Dear West Running Brook Families:
We wrapped up our first five-day week of school, and all went well! Students worked hard on the ELA/Reading portion of NWEA. Math NWEA will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
Tonight is our Second Annual PTSA Back to School Bash from 6:00-8:00pm. There will be music, games, food trucks and much, much more! Please see HERE for more information. REMINDER, THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF EVENT; Bring the whole family!
PTSA is also kicking off its Fall Fundraisers!
Our PTSA is kicking off its fall fundraisers. We are hoping to reach our goals in support of our visiting artist project this year! See HERE for information regarding The Monster Mile. See HERE for information regarding our catologue fundraiser.
This morning a member of our community experienced a medical situation that required us to enact a “Clear Hallways” protocol. During a “Clear Hallways” protocol students and staff remain in classrooms behind closed doors. This allows us to maintain the privacy of the individual(s) experiencing the emergency, as well as allow any necessary staff to attend to them. During this protocol, students and staff continue with normal academic activities. We are pleased to report that the individual is okay and that our students and staff were extremely cooperative throughout this situation.
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
Constitution Day - Wednesday September 17, 2025
On Wednesday, September 17, our schools will celebrate Constitution Day. We invite students and staff to wear red, white, and blue to mark the occasion. Beginning this year, a new New Hampshire law (HB 571 (2025)) requires public schools to devote one session during the week of Constitution Day to patriotic exercises. We’ll provide age-appropriate activities in class to honor this requirement. Thank you for helping us celebrate this important part of our nation’s history. We look forward to a thoughtful day of learning and community pride!
Student Picture Day ~ Friday, September 19: Order forms will be sent home at the beginning of next week with students. Please fill out and return with your child on picture day. Please click HERE instructions on how you can pre-order your child’s photo package online. Please note the unique code you will need to place your order.
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.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Dungeons & Dragons Club will begin on Monday, October 6, 2025. Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game where students will design a character and work cooperatively to accomplish missions and quests. Space is limited to the first 30 students who turn in their permission slip. See Mrs. Carson in Room 135 (downstairs Red pod) for a permission slip. Permission slips should be returned to Mrs. Carson.
Club dates: Oct. 6, 20, 27; Nov. 3 17 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15; Jan. 5, 12, 26; Feb. 9, 16; Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr. 6, 13, 20; May 4, 11, 18.
Poetry Club
Wednesdays, 9/24-10/29
PICK UP TIME - 3:00
Do you love writing, reading, or sharing poetry? Come express yourself and discover the power of words! Poetry Club is a fun and creative space to explore your voice, share ideas, and connect with others who love language. Everyone is welcome-no experience needed!
Please pick up your form from Miss LaFleur in room 154 (Downstairs Green Pod). Forms can also be returned to Miss. LaFleur.
Spots are limited. This will be capped at 15 students.
Balloon Flight Club
In the Balloon Flight Club, students will learn about the history and science of lighter-than-air flight and make and fly models of two different balloons, one helium-based and one hot air.
Balloon Flight Club will meet after school on Thursdays 9/25, 10/2. 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 and 11/6. There will be no club on Thursday, October 23rd. Pick-up is at 3:00. We only have 20 spaces available and are looking for students committed to regular attendance. Please see Ms. Watson in the Downstairs Green Pod Room 153 for a form.
Student Council
Are you a safe, responsible, and respectful student that C.A.R.E.S about West Running Brook Intermediate School? Do you enjoy being positive role models showing C.A.R.E.S? Are you interested in and being involved within the community? Do you want to make changes and make a difference?
If you answered yes, West Running Brook Student Council is seeking students like you! Perhaps,you might be interested in serving as a Student Council member representing our school. We will meet 1-2 times a month on Wednesday's.
If you are an interested student you would run for office. Anyone who wants to be a Student Council Member could put up flyers in your pod or around the school and campaign. You will be required to write a speech that you will give in front of your peers on your team. The speech should be kept short and explain why YOU would be a good team representative. Please see your advisory teacher for an application.
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 FUNDRAISER INFORMATION!
Our PTSA is kicking off its fall fundraisers. We are hoping to reach our goals in support of our visiting artist project this year! See HERE for information regarding The Monster Mile. See HERE for information regarding our catologue fundraiser.
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!
Free and Reduced Lunch Information
We invite you to watch this informative video regarding filling out the free and reduced lunch application.
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!
Upper Room Internet Safety Night
Please see HERE for information regarding Internet Safety Night happening next week at the Upper Room.
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 the following classes for earning the Golden Bear!
Mrs. Kershaw’s Orange ELA Class
My Orange ELA class has shown amazing perseverance as we are working through our very first novel study. Students have been dedicated to reading each night, trying their best, and coming to class ready to participate. I am so proud of the strong connections they are making to the text and to one another through thoughtful discussions.
Mrs. Carson’s Red Math Class
These students have started the year in high gear! They work cooperatively in their groups and they persevere through even the most difficult problems. They are assertive when it comes to asking for help and also when helping others in their groups. I am so proud of them and I am looking forward to seeing what they can do this year!
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 15-19 (menus subject to change)
Monday: Hot: Mozzarella Sticks; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Tuesday: Hot: Chicken & Gravy; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Wednesday: Hot: Southwest Beef or Chicken Nachos; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Thursday: Hot: Penne Pasta with meat sauce ; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Friday: Hot Mozzarella Garlic Pizza Stick; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Other Important Dates:
Sept. 15 Running Club 2:00 - 3:00
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. 22 Running Club 2:00 - 3:00
Sept. 23 School Board Meeting 6:30 (Derry Municipal Building)
Sept 24 Early Release ~ Dismissal begins 11:45
Sept 25 Popcorn Day @ WRB
Sept 25 Gr. 5 & 6 Yearbook Club 2:00 - 3:00
Sept 29 Running Club 2:00 - 3:00
Oct 6 Kid’s Care Club 2:00 - 3:00
Oct 6 Running Club 2:00 - 3:00
Oct 7 PTSA Meeting 6:00 (Library)
Oct 10 No School - Teacher Workshop Day
Oct 13 No School - Columbus Day
Oct 20 Kid’s Care Club 2:00 - 3:00
Oct 20 Running Club 2:00 - 3:00
Oct 22 Early Release ~ Dismissal begins 11:45