WFS Newsletter

Hello WFS Family,

The excitement surrounding Flora and Ulysses continues to grow at West Freehold School! Each morning, students eagerly take on new challenges during announcements, including trivia questions, vocabulary words, and the thrill of identifying our mystery readers. Be sure to check our school webpage for chapter recordings and scavenger hunt clues that will take you all around town in search of Ulysses—an adventure you won’t want to miss!

Adding to the fun, today we welcomed the Harlem Wizards for an action-packed assembly to gear up for their upcoming event on March 21st. This is always a fantastic night filled with energy, laughter, and Freehold Township spirit—all for a great cause!

Wishing you and your families a Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you for being part of the magic at WFS!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Lechner and Mrs. Dansberry

The Board of Education will host a Virtual Information Forum about the March 11 bond referendum with the opportunity for public Q&A. This event is open to the entire community.

• WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.

• WHERE: Please register online using this link

• HOW to ask questions: Type them into the Q&A feature on Zoom during the forum or email them in advance to vote@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us

Panelists will include Board members, district staff members, the architect who helped develop the plan to meet Freehold Township School District’s needs, and the advisers who calculated the financial details of this proposed investment.

A brief informational presentation will be followed by questions from the public. The virtual forum will be recorded and posted for anyone who is unable to attend the live event.

It’s also important to note that the voter registration deadline is approaching – all voters must be registered with a Freehold Township address by Feb. 18 to participate in the referendum. For more information about the March 11 vote, visit www.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/vote

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.

QUICK LINKS (click text below)Send Valentine’s Day Hug-Gram
Register for the SONS of WFS PICKLEBALL Party on 2/28
Paint Night with Mrs. Reed for K-2nd Grades on 2/18
PTO Meeting - 2/19/25 - 9am –register to attend
CKO Kid Boxing Night, 2/21

SEND A VALENTINE’S DAY HUG-GRAM
Send your favorite WFS student or teacher/staff, or bus driver a huggable surprise leading up to Valentine's Day! Order a Valentine's Day Hug-Gram to make someone's day a little extra special! Quantities are limited!
$5 per Student Hug-Gram (a hugging plush toy & fidget toy)
$10 per Teacher/Staff/Bus Driver Hug-Gram (includes a gift card)
Order and payment deadline is Tuesday, 2/11/25 -or- until they sell out.
Click HERE to order yours!
All purchased Hug-Grams will be delivered to classrooms by 2/14/25

PAINT NIGHT WITH MRS. REED FOR KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADERS – 2/18/05
Join us for an evening of painting with everyone's favorite Art teacher, Mrs. Reed!
Who: Kindergarteners – 2nd Graders
When: Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025 – 4:30pm (session goes until roughly 6pm. Must be on time to participate)
Where: WFS Cafeteria
Cost: $20 per person (per child and per adult if parent/guardian opts to paint, too)
A small snack will be provided for each student.
Space is VERY limited. Click HERE to sign up!
PARENTS/GUARDIANS - you are asked to stay because of your child's age. You can sign yourself up to paint as well for an additional $20. If you opt not to paint, we will have seating available. Due to space constraints only the registered student and 1 adult are permitted into the event.

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

CKO KID BOXING NIGHT – 2/21/25
Get ready to rumble! The PTO is excited to partner with CKO Kickboxing in Freehold for a kid's kickboxing class for 2nd-5th graders & parents!
When: March 19th at 6pm (class is 6:15-6:45pm). The class will be 30 minutes
Where: CKO Boxing - 536 Park Ave in Freehold
Cost: $20 per person
Space is limited! Click HERE to sign-up no later than 2/12/25!

FEBRUARY PTO MEETING – 2/19/25, 9AM
Join us for our February PTO meeting on Wednesday, 2/19/25 and 9am in the WFS Cafeteria. Because this meeting will take place during school hours, registration is required. Please register HERE.

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
Tues, 2/11 – Deadline to purchase Hug Gram (purchase above)
Wed, 2/12 – Deadline to register for CKO event (register above)
Wed, 2/12 – Winter Enrichment after school
Fri, 2/14 – Half Day
Mon, 2/17 – School Closed
Tues, 2/18 – K-2 Paint Night with Mrs. Reed (must register above)
Wed, 2/19 – PTO Meeting, 9am – WFS Cafeteria (register above)
Wed, 2/19 – Winter Enrichment after school
Wed. 2/26 - Winter Enrichment after school
Fri, 2/28 – Sons of WFS Pickleball Party (register above)

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

• 2/3-2/13: I-Ready Diagnostic Window
• 2/14: Early Dismissal Day: Staff Professional Development
• 2/17: No School
• 2/19: PTO Meeting Media Center 9:00 A.M.
• 2/20: Zoom Bond Referendum Community Forum 6:00 P.M.

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