September 19, 2025
Dear West Running Brook Families:
It was a busy week at WRB! It was great to see so many faces at our family nights on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. As always, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teachers or the office if you have questions or concerns.
Our second annual PTSA Back to School Bash was a huge success! Thank you so much to the PTSA for putting together such an amazing event. We had a huge turnout and it was a fun time for all!
Please see below for important information!
Early Release Day: Wednesday, September 24. Dismissal begins at 11:45AM.
PTSA’s 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 catalog fundraiser. DEADLINE EXTENDED! LAST DAY TO ORDER IS 9/30.
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.
Intramural Volleyball
Volleyball Intramurals will be starting September 30. All abilities are welcome. Players will practice serving, bumping, setting and game play. Permission slips can be picked up and returned to Ms. Merchant in the gymnasium. Space is limited to 30 participants. Sneakers are required.
Dates: Sept. 30, Oct. 2, 6, 9, 14, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, Nov. 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20.
Garden Club
Garden Club is a fun and hands-on group for students who love nature, plants, and the outdoors. Throughout the school year, members will learn about gardening basics, the science behind how different plants grow, and how to take care of the environment. Join us to get your hands dirty, learn new things, and help make our school a greener, more beautiful place! Please pick up a form from Mrs Jones in room 134 (downstairs Red Pod). Permission slips can be returned to either Mrs Jones or Mrs Michaud (downstairs Blue Pod). Spots are limited and will be capped at 24 students.
Club dates: 10/9, 10/23, 11/13, 12/11, 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/6, 4/20, 5/4, and 5/18
Authors Club
Authors Club will begin on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. In this club, students will write, illustrate, and publish their own children’s books which will be donated to a local children’s hospital. We will brainstorm, give peer feedback, and have a fun and low-pressure environment where creativity is the priority. Our student authors will also have the opportunity to purchase their books to take home!
This club will be held on Wednesdays after school until 3:00. Space is limited to the first 10 students who sign up. Transportation is not provided by the school; students in the club will need to be picked up or have permission to walk home.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at acarson@sau10.org.
Please pick up a form from Mrs. Carson in room 134 (downstairs Red Pod). Permission slips should also be returned Mrs. Carson in room 134.
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 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:
Congratulations to the following classes for earning the Golden Bear!
Mrs. Manchester’s Pink Coding Class: This group has been enthusiastically devouring our coding curriculum and is already several lessons ahead of schedule. They approach each task with curiosity and determination, while also showing respect and kindness to one another. Their ability to work collaboratively highlights their teamwork and leadership skills. The students are engaged, motivated, and supportive of each other. This class truly exemplifies WRB CARES in all that they do!
Mrs. Herlihy’s Advisory: Each member helps to build trust and strengthen the connections that make her advisory very special. No matter how tired they are in the morning, they always walk in with a smile and a “Good Morning, Mrs. Herlihy!” They come prepared to participate, contribute, and listen respectfully to their peers during Morning Meeting. Although they cheer wildly and exceptionally loudly when they get her out in the ball game, she still believes with all her heart that her advisory is totally amazing!
Salvation Army Holiday Help
If you or your children could use some extra help with food, clothing, and toys for the holidays, please see HERE.
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.
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 22-26 (menus subject to change)
Monday: Hot: Chicken Patty; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Tuesday: Hot: Hot Dog; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Wednesday: Hot: Egg and Cheese Croissant; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Thursday: Hot: Cheeseburger ; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Friday: Hot Sal’s Pizza; Cold Sandwich: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese or Sunbutter & Jelly
Other Important Dates:
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 Balloon Flight Club 2:00 - 3:00
Sept 25 Gr. 5 & 6 Yearbook Club 2:00 - 3:00
Sept 29 Running Club 2:00 - 3:00
Oct. 1 Poetry Club 2:00 - 3:00
Oct. 2 Balloon Flight Club 2:00 - 3:00
Oct. 6 Dungeons & Dragons 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. 8 Poetry Club 2:00 - 3:00
Oct. 9 Balloon Flight Club 2:00 - 3:00
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