WFS Newsletter

Hello WFS Family,

We love hearing how much our students are enjoying Flora and Ulysses! To keep the excitement going, we invite you to our Family Literacy Night on March 6th from 5:30-7:30 PM. This special evening will feature literacy stations, a book fair, teacher guest readers, photos with Ulysses, and plenty of superhero-themed fun. We hope you’ll join us for this fantastic celebration of reading!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Lechner and Mrs. Dansberry

We are about two weeks away from the school referendum on March 11! This important vote includes projects that would increase safety and security and improve health and efficiency at every one of our schools.

Voter approval would unlock $45 million in state funding to offset the amount required from taxpayers. Residents would see an increase of approximately $37 per month in school debt tax for a home assessed at the Freehold Township average of $611,704. The investment would begin appearing on tax bills in July 2026 and be spread over 20 years.

Please visit our school webpage for:

• Links to read aloud options for our book, Flora and Ulysses
• Scavenger Hunt clues from all around town

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.

As the cold weather season is upon us, it's essential for children to dress warmly for outdoor recess. Encouraging students to wear layers, hats, scarves, gloves, and warm coats will help keep them comfortable and safe while they enjoy outdoor activities. It's also a great idea to remind them about wearing proper footwear to prevent slipping and to stay dry in snowy or wet conditions.

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.

WFS BOOK FAIR – READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK – March 3 – March 7, 2025
WFS students will shop with their classes Monday, March 3 – Friday, March 7, 2025. The class shopping schedule can be found by clicking HERE. Your child can bring cash to school -or- if you would like to create an e-wallet (digital method of payment through Scholastic), please click HERE
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Help with set-up (this Friday, 2/28)) or during the Book Fair (3/3-3/7/25) Please register HERE
Contact Lindsay Rechtman rechtman.lindsay@gmail.com or Nancy Valente nancyvalente6@gmail.com with questions

SONS OF WFS PICKLEBALL EVENT – 2/28/25
Calling all Sons of WFS and their special adult person! Join us for a fun night of pickleball (NO experience necessary), games, food, fun and more!
When: Friday, February 28, 2025
Times: 5-8pm ~ PreK-2nd graders will be from 5-7pm and 3rd-5th graders will attend from 6-8pm
Where: Monroe Sports Center
Pricing: $60 per pair (1 student + 1 adult) ~$15 per additional WFS Son
Sign-up for this very fun and special event HERE. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Contact the PTO with questions: WFSPTO@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE! – WFS DJ TRIVIA NIGHT, Friday, 3/28/25
The West Freehold School PTO for an exciting Battle of the Decades at our DJ TRIVIA NIGHT!
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Siloam Firehouse, 30 Siloam Road, Freehold, NJ
Event Details: A fun, team-based trivia night with a twist of decades! It’s the perfect opportunity to relive the past, compete, and have a blast with friends and family!
How to Participate: Gather your friends and family to form a team! Tables seat up to 10 people, smaller groups or individuals will be paired with others. If you’re coming with a group, designate ONE person as the team lead and provide their name when registering to ensure you’re seated together. *Individuals or small groups are welcome!
Ticket Information: Registration links and information will be emailed this week to WFS families. Space is very limited!
• Price: $30 per person (general entry)
• 50/50 and raffle tickets for prize baskets will be available for purchase at the event
• Bring your own food and beverages! Dessert, coffee, and tea will be provided

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS for PTO
The WFS PTO has a new email address. Please contact us at WFSPTO@gmail.com moving forward.

Dates to Remember
Fri, 2/28 – Sons of WFS Pickleball Party (register above)

March 3-7-Book Fair

March 28- WFS Trivia Night

What is PACE?

• 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

March 3-7: Read Across America Week and Scholastic Book Fair

March 12: Early Dismissal Day for Students

March 19: Pictures with Jay Jay

March 27: Future Chefs Challenge at CTBS

West Freehold School

Principal: Ms. Tara Lechner

Supervisor: Ms. Melissa Dansberry

Main Office: Ms. Debbie Ranieri

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