November 2023 Wrap-Up
I hope that you all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, and that you're staying bundled up in this suddenly brisk weather.
December is a busy time of year here at school, with the second marking period in full swing and the Winter athletics season about to launch. All of our students and staff are working hard to bring 2023 to a proud conclusion. Please read on for a wrap-up of November and a peek at upcoming events in December.
We wish you and your families all the best this holiday season!
Sincerely,
Christina Egan
November Happenings
6th Graders "Chalk the Walk" before conferences
Veterans share their life stories in celebration of Veterans Day
Thank you Mr. Hurst!
2023 Lantern Walk
Art Club Prepares for the Lantern Walk
Art Club Fun!
WLB SPARTANS
We're proud and happy to continue our tradition of honoring students for all the ways in which they are exceptional. This month, we want to recognize students who exemplify the following characteristic:
WLB SPARTANS... are Positive influences on the school community, setting a good example for all
Our first Spartan Breakfast will be announced and celebrated soon! In the meantime, please see below for this month's Spartans.
BME Spartans
Abigail B. (Kindergarten)
Cole V. (First Grade)
Finn D. (First Grade)
Miguel D. (Second Grade)
Anthony T. (Third Grade)
Brooklyn C. (Fourth Grade)
FAS Spartans
FAS Spartan Press
Want to see even more amazing November happenings?
Click the image above to let our student journalists on the Spartan Press give you the inside scoop!
The Spartan Press: BOE Edition!
In addition to churning out a full issue during the shortest school month of the year, our Spartan Press editors and advisor worked double-time to prepare a special "Board of Education Edition" presentation for the November meeting. On Tuesday 11/28/2023, a selection of Spartan Press student mentors and editors presented to the Board of Education and a full house of proud spectators, sharing all about the evolution of the newspaper and the recent explosion in membership! Everyone wants to be part of the fun, and the result is this fantastic publication and over 49 members of the newspaper club!
Many thanks to advisor Mrs. Hess for all her hard work and for creating such a welcoming and creative atmosphere. There's something for everyone at FAS!
Coming Up: Winter Concert 2023
Support the WLB Green Team!
WLB/Regional SEPAG Event
The WLB Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG), in collaboration with the SEPAG groups of Oceanport, Monmouth Beach, and Shore Regional High School District, cordially invite you to attend an upcoming presentation at Maple Place School in Oceanport.
What is a SEPAG?
A Special Education Parent Advisory Group is a state-mandated, district-level, parent-driven group charged with providing input to the district on system-level challenges in special education and related services.
Parent volunteers are the core members of a SEPAG, and we are grateful for their volunteerism and collaboration. Please see the flyer below for information about this upcoming event, and click the button at the bottom of this section to visit the WLB SEPAG website for more information.
Upcoming Events - Save the Date
December 4-6: PTA Little Shoppers Program
December 12: PTA Meeting @ 3:15 PM in the Media Center
December 19: Winter Concert @ 6:00 PM in the FAS Gym
December 22: Early Dismissal for Students and Staff
December 23 - January 1: SCHOOL CLOSED (Winter Break)
January 2: Back to School! Happy New Year!
January 2: Re-Organization Meeting of the Board of Education
January 15: SCHOOL CLOSED (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
January 26: WLB Foundation Ice Cream Social
Superintendent of Schools West Long Branch School District