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Dear West Freehold School Families,

We are excited to announce that West Freehold School is taking part in a community-wide shared reading event once again!

This week, our students were introduced to the book The World According to Humphrey, by Betty G Birney. Each West Freehold School family received a copy of the book and a special bookmark which includes the reading schedule (also, listed above). Our hope is for each family to make time to participate in this special reading event and create special memories of their own!

Reading to your children is important because it better prepares your child to be an effective reader and it is also a fun, worthwhile family activity. Reading professionals recommend reading material out loud that is beyond a child’s own reading level. We also believe that you can and should continue reading chapter books with your older children, even when they are able to read by themselves. We have selected The World According to Humphrey because it can be followed, understood and enjoyed by younger students, but will still captivate and stimulate older children. In addition, there are many underlying themes that will provide parents with opportunities to talk with their children about friendship, acceptance and kindness.

We know that you will enjoy this special reading time with your family. When a whole school reads a book, there’s a lot to talk about. With your help, we can build a Community of Readers at West Freehold School!

Warm regards,

Anne Kuras
WFS Principal

&

Laura Cecilione
Supervisor of Instruction

Find our furry friend around town. Be sure to check out clues posted on X or reposted on the WFS PTO Facebook page. Be sure to take a picture with Humphrey at each location so you can be entered to win a prize at the end of our adventure together!

Want to listen to the book?

Click on the links provided so you and your child can enjoy the book read aloud!

Chapter 1: Read by Ms. Kerry Vendittoli, Board of Education Member

Chapter 2: Read by Ms. Katie Harms, Supervisor of Language Arts & Social Studies

Chapter 3: Read by Ms. Maureen Fasano, Freehold Twp. Committeewoman

Chapter 4: Read by Mr. Neal Dickstein, Superintendent of Schools

Chapter 5: Read by Ms. Rebecca Montgomery, Asst. Superintendent of Schools

Chapter 6: Read by Dr. Dianne Brethauer, Asst. Superintendent of Schools

Our students had a BLAST at the Harlem Wizards assembly on Thursday, 2/8! Come join the fun at Freehold Township High School on March 22! Ticket are still on sale but going fast.

Click on the image above for ticket sales details.

Friday, 2/16: Early Dismissal Day - 12:10pm

Monday, 2/19: All Schools Closed

Wednesday, 3/21: PTO Meeting - 8:30am

Monday, 3/4 - 3/8: Read Across America Week

Thursday, 3/7: Family Reading Night

Wednesday, 3/13: Early Dismissal Day - 12:10pm

Thursday, 3/28: Early Dismissal Day - 12:10pm

Friday, 3/29 - 4/5: All Schools Closed

Monday, 4/22: All Schools Closed

Tuesday, 4/23: All Schools Closed

Wednesday, 4/24: Early Dismissal Day - 12:10pm

Kindergarten registration is now open! All students are registered through an online registration process. Please click the link below for information on how to register your child.

***In order to be registered for Kindergarten, a child must be 5 years

of age on or before October 1 of the school year.***

Freehold Township Kindergarten Registration

WEST FREEHOLD SCHOOL HOURS

DOORS OPEN: 8:00AM

DOORS CLOSE/CLASS BEGINS: 8:10AM

DISMISSAL: 2:45PM

WFS activities often rely on the support of our PTO. We are grateful for their dedication to the staff and students at West Freehold School!

Please consider being part of the WFS PTO so the festivities can continue!

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