WFS Newsletter

Hello WFS Family,

It’s been a busy and exciting spring season at West Freehold School! Students in grades 3–5 successfully completed NJSLA testing, and many classes recently enjoyed field trips that extended learning beyond the classroom walls.

Our amazing PTO went above and beyond during Teacher Appreciation Week, treating staff to breakfast, lunch, sweet treats, and even massages! The generosity and thoughtfulness truly meant the world to our educators.

We also celebrated the arts with our annual Night of the Arts, featuring stunning student artwork from pre-K through grade 5 and beautiful performances from our school choir. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mrs. Paige Reed and Mrs. Lisa Rispoli for organizing and hosting this memorable event.

As we head into the final weeks of school, we’re looking forward to School Spirit Day, moving up ceremonies, end-of-year parties, and our last PBS assembly of the year.

Thank you for your continued support in making this a joyful and memorable school year!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Lechner and Mrs. Dansberry

Do you have a child or know a neighbor with a child entering kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year? This link takes you directly to the online student registration packet.

All of the details for registration can be found on the Freehold Township website. If you have any questions, please contact our main office.

• Activity: Adventure Story Time

• Materials: Favorite adventure books or a collection of short stories

• Instructions: Have a family reading session where you read adventure stories together. You can read aloud and then have students discuss the main plot points, what they think will happen next, or how the character overcame challenges. You can even create a collaborative adventure story where each person contributes a sentence.

• Reading Focus: Story structure, prediction, and teamwork in storytelling.

• Activity: Pattern Hunt

• Materials: Paper, pencil, camera (optional)

• Instructions: Go on a nature walk and look for patterns in nature—like leaves, flowers, or the arrangement of rocks. Once you find a pattern, have the students describe it (e.g., "The petals of the flower follow a repeating AB pattern"). For older students, ask them to predict the next part of the pattern.

• Math Focus: Patterns, sequencing, and observation skills.

Jaxon Quinn, Krish Das, Michael Sorace, Sean Tucker, and Saul Evans represented the West Freehold School in the final round of the STEAM tank challenge. We are so proud of everyone who participated and are looking forward to what next year brings for our participants.

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS for PTO

The WFS PTO has a new email address. Please contact us at WFSPTO@gmail.com

WFS GRADUATION CANDY BOUQUETS –Extended Sale!!!!

Celebrate your Pre-K, Kindergarten, or 5th-grade grad with a delicious candy bouquet!
• Cost: $22 per bouquet
• Sale Dates: Monday, May 12 – Wednesday, June 4th
• Pickup: Available as you enter your child’s moving-up ceremony.
• Proceeds: Support the WFS Class of 2026 5th-grade activities.
Click here to purchase your bouquet!

DAVE & BUSTER’S POWER CARDS – DOUBLE THE FUN, DOUBLE THE IMPACT!

Dave & Buster’s is coming to the Freehold Raceway Mall, and you can be part of the excitement while supporting West Freehold School!
• Double the Impact: Play epic games while 50% of your purchase goes directly to WFS!
• Bluejay Bonus: Buy $100 in Power Cards and receive a FREE $10 Power Card!
• Unlimited Fun: Cards never expire and can be used at any Dave & Buster’s location.
Order Now – Get Your Power Cards Here!
Anyone can purchase – spread the word!

Dine Out Fundraiser- Jersey Freeze

When: Thursday, June 5

* Both sides of the restaurant are participating in the fundraiser.

* Please tell your server that you're with the WFS PTO

Where: Jersey Freeze- 120 Manalapan Ave, Freehold

June 4: School Spirit Day

June 13: 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony

June 16-18: Early Dismissal

June 18: Last Day of School

When picking up students for parent pick up, please be sure you are parking in the designated parking spaces. Please do not park on the grass.

Thank you!

We'd like to remind everyone that breakfast is available for purchase in the cafeteria for all elementary school students. The menus are here. Students can go directly to the cafeteria when they come to school and grab a meal to bring to their classroom. All students who receive free lunch are also eligible to receive free breakfast. Regular price for breakfast is $2.05 and will be billed through the student's mealtime account.

Students dropped off for breakfast may enter the main doors at 7:45 A.M.

Spring has sprung and students are excited to get outside. Please keep in mind that as the weather warms up, students still need proper attire and footwear to play outside.

Students are permitted to bring cellular phones to school. Cell phones also shall include all other

electronic devices providing text messaging (Smart Watches) All phones and other electronic devices shall be turned off and placed in lockers or backpacks while the pupil is in school or at a school-sponsored event.

You may review this Board Policy 5516 on our website.

• PACE stands for Parent Advisory Council for Excellence and serves as Freehold Township’s Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) for students and families in grades Pre-K through 8th.

• PACE’s mission is to empower and support parents and guardians through collaboration, advocacy, and education. Together, we strive to create an inclusive, informed and supportive community where every child can thrive and reach their fullest potential.

• Follow PACE on Facebook: Pace Freehold Township-SEPAG

West Freehold School

Principal: Ms. Tara Lechner tlechner@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us

Supervisor: Ms. Melissa Dansberry mdansberry@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us

Main Office: Ms. Debbie Ranieri dranieri@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us

Website: freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us
Location: 100 Castronova Way, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: (732) 431-5101