West Belmar
September 2024
Mid-September 2024
A Message From Principal Abeal
Dear West Belmar Parents,
The bear cubs are off and running! The school year is off to an amazing start. The teachers and students have been working hard on establishing daily routines and following their daily schedules. Our incredible PTA has planned many activities that will enrich the students educational experience. Please make sure you check out the school apparel sale that has begun on September 15th. All of your WB gear can be found at Sneaker Plus or the QR code that was sent to the school community. On Wednesday, September 25th, the bear cubs will be wearing yellow to support childhood cancer. Each classroom will have a coin donation container to support the cause. Please remind your child to bring their smile to school on Friday, September 27th. It is school picture day! It is so nice to have all of the students back in the bear cave!
We are Beary Respectful!
Governor's Educator of the Year Nomination
Do you know a classroom teacher or educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? If so, please take the time to recommend this person for the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program.
NED Assembly, October 7th
Save the Date!
Fall Picture Day: 9/27
Friday, September 27th
Important Information
Orchestra/Band Information: 3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders
Play an instrument!
See flyer for QR codes to register for classes or sign up for rentals.
District News
2024-2025 WTPS Back to School Night Dates
WHS: Thursday, September 19th at 7:00 pm
WIS: Tuesday, September 24th at 7:00 pm
Allenwood: Wednesday, September 18th at 6:30 pm
Central: Thursday, September 26th at 6:30 pm
Old Mill: Thursday, September 12th at 6:30 pm
West Belmar: Monday, September 16th at 7:00 pm
- Primary: Wednesday, September 25th at 6:00 pm
BOE Meeting 9/17 at 7 PM
PTA NEWS
PTA Meeting
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024, 07:00 PM
West Belmar Elementary School Media Center
Student Wellness
7 Mindsets: Everything is Possible
We will kick off the new year focusing on the mindset, EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE. Join us for our first Mindset Showcase on September 17th during the Board of Education meeting at 7:00 PM at Wall Intermediate School.
Food Services
Free & Reduced Lunch Packet
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Children need healthy meals to learn. The Wall Township Board of Education offers healthy meals every school day at the prices listed on the WTPS website. Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals and Summer EBT benefits.
The printable packet includes an application for free or reduced price meal benefits/ and a set of detailed instructions. For a convenient way to fill out the meal application go to https://www.payschoolscentral.com. WTPS utilizes PaySchools as an online lunch account for children to use to purchase lunch on a daily basis.
If your child received federal free or reduced price school meals during the 23-24 school year, please remember you need to complete a new application for the 24-25 school year prior to October 15, 2024.
If you choose to opt out from completing the meal application, you may fill out the linked Google Form.
If your children receive federal free or reduced price school meals, they may also be able to receive free or low-cost health insurance through Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare. Children with health insurance are more likely to get regular health care and are less likely to miss school because of sickness.
Because health insurance is so important to children's well-being, the law allows us to tell Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare that your children are eligible for free or reduced price meals, unless you tell us not to. Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare only use the information to identify children who may be eligible for their programs. Program officials may contact you to offer to enroll your children. Filling out the School Meals and Summer EBT Application does not automatically enroll your children in health insurance.
If you do not want us to share your information with Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare, you will have the option if submitting the meal application online via PaySchools or you may fill out the printable form and send in (Sending in this form will not change whether your children get free or reduced price meals).
Thank you for your cooperation.
-WTPS Food Services Department
Questions? Please contact Joe Piddington at jpiddington@wallpublicschools.org or 732.556.2602