Happy October to our school community. Fall has arrived, and we are excited about the cool, crisp seasonal weather.

It has been wonderful to see our Chorus, Step Team, Student Lighthouse and Girls on the Run Team begin during the last weeks, and we can’t wait to see the addition of the Eco Team and Safety Patrol soon.

On Wednesday, October 9th, we will celebrate National Walk & Roll to School Day. Please meet at your location by 8:15 a.m. We will start walking to school at approximately 8:20 a.m. All students and families are encouraged to participate!

• Location 1-Corner of Kesselring Ave. and Alder Rd. (west)
• Location 2-Corner of Post Blvd. and Kesselring Ave.
• Location 3-Corner of Daniel Rodney Dr. and John Clark Rd.
• Location 4-Corner of Gunning Bedford Dr. and Nathaniel Mitchell Rd.
• Location 5-Front of Dover Estates II Apartments

Caesar Rodney School District’s Homecoming Parade will take place along Camden-Wyoming Avenue in Camden, DE, on October 25th, starting at 5:30 p.m. Come out and cheer for W. Reily Brown’s parade float.

We hope to see everyone in the building on the evening of October 30th for our Monster Math Madness event. Check out some incredible Halloween-themed decorations and take home some fun learning activities to do with your family.

TOGETHER WE ARE BETTER!

September Leaders of the Month: Zae-Shon, Carter, Sawyer, Aurora, Matthew, Wli, Nova, Hailee, Dash, Ariel, Angelique, Zoee, Daisy-Lynn, Anastasia, Julian, Louis, Hermando, Garvens, Heylin, Jack, Elizabeth, Kennadi, Saheed, Sophia, Madalyn

Each new school year brings opportunities for academic growth and growth in all areas of development. Although children must be knowledgeable when they graduate,they must also be healthy, engaged, responsible, and caring people. We’re grateful you’re here at our school and we’re excited to partner with you and your child.

As a Leader in Me School, we believe that every member of your family has greatness and we can’t wait to learn and grow from you! Leader In Me (LIM) is an evidence-based,comprehensive school-improvement model—developed in partnership with educators and Franklin Covey—that empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in a global community.Our school has chosen to operate through a uniquely different lens. Leader in Me is about empowering your child to reach their full potential while ultimately finding their voice.

As a school, the staff in this building have made five core commitments to your child. We call these our Core Paradigms. In these paradigms you will find the belief and way we view all students. At this school we see that:

• Everyone is a leader.

• Everyone has genius.

• Change starts with me.

• We empower students to lead their own learning.

• Educators and families partner to develop the whole person.

Not only do these paradigms apply to your student, they apply to all of us! Leader in Me provides our school with the vision and language to lead the school in a way that addresses all areas of development. As each child discovers and develops their unique gifts and talents, they are given opportunities to lead. As leaders, they become active,engaged partners in their own education, and their self-confidence, responsibility, and initiative grows. The children quickly understand the benefits of different gifts and talents;they learn to listen to new ideas, work together to achieve results, and motivate one another to be the best. We hope your school enjoys sharing these new opportunities. Together, we will see each child grow throughout the year.

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, and Indigenous People Day on October 14th, we take this opportunity to honor the rich cultural contributions of our Hispanic, Latinx, Lenape Indian, and Naniticoke Indian students, parents, and staff. Your heritage and traditions enrich our school, and we are proud to recognize your influence in making our community more vibrant and inclusive. We would like to shine a special spotlight on influential Latinx and Indigenous Delawareans accomplishments/contributions:

1. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio also known as Bad Bunny - A Puerto Rican singer, rapper, and songwriter who has gained global fame for his contributions to Latin trap and reggaeton. His music and activism have made him a significant cultural figure.

2. Auli'i Cravalho - An American actress and singer of Native Hawaiian and Puerto Rican descent, best known for her role as the voice of Moana in Disney's animated film, “Moana.”

3. Xolo Maridueña - An American actor of Mexican and Ecuadorian descent known for his role as the beetle in "Blue Beetle," a superhero film.

4. Naomi Osaka – Afro-Japanese tennis star of Haitian and Japanese descent. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, is also known for using her platform to advocate for social justice, racial equality, and mental health awareness.

5. Robin Christiansen - Is the Chief of the Indigenous Lenape Indian Tribe and the Mayor of Dover. His role is advocacy and preservation of the Lenape people as well as to protect and govern the City of Dover.

6. Avery “Leaving Tracks” Johnson - Is the Chief of the Indigenous Nanticoke Indian Tribe.. He plays a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the Nanticoke people’s rich cultural heritage, history, and traditions.

In October we commemorate: Rosh Hashanah, October 2-4, World Cerebral Palsy Day, October 6, Yom Kippur, October 11-12, National Day of Spain, October 12, Halloween, October 31, and Diwali - Festival of Lights, October 31-November 1

• The PTO would like to welcome back all of our students & families! We look forward to an amazing school year. The end of the summer fundraiser at Tre Sorelle Dolce was a success, we raised $677.73 as well as the back to School Chipotle Fundraiser, where we raised $345.36! There will also be a Veronica’s Pizza fundraiser on October 16, 2024 from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. All funds raised throughout the school year are used to support school events & incentives.

• Please join us for our monthly PTO meetings via Google Meet at 6:00 p.m. The meeting link is shared via email, please email the general PTO mailbox crwrbpto@gmail.com to be added to the parent email list.

• Meeting dates for the school year are as follows: 9/11/24, 10/9/24, 11/13/24, 12/11/24, 1/8/25, 2/12/25, 3/12/25, 4/9/25, 5/14/25*Dates are subject to change

• Meet the PTO Executive Board:

President-Ashley Roberts

Vice President-Elena Stewart

Secretary-Kate Robitzski

Treasurer-Vacancy (please consider joining the WRB PTO)

• BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND…

WHAT: W. Reily Brown Harvest Ball

WHEN: Friday, November 15, 2024

TIME: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:Thursday, October 31, 2024

Please check your child’s Wednesday folder, dance registration forms with specific details will go out on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. If you have any questions, please email LaToya.Smith@cr.k12.de.us

• State Farm Insurance agent Matt Basile donated 50 book bags filled with school supplies at the beginning of the school year. W. Reily Brown is greatly appreciative for this community connection that benefited some of our WRB families.

As we start the school year here are some reminders of the bus safety expectations. Please share these expectations with bus riders. Following these expectations will help to make for a pleasant and safe bus riding experience.

Getting on and off the bus:

• No horseplay at the bus stop, stand and wait safely for the bus to arrive.
• Wait for the bus to stop completely and the red lights to flash before getting on.
• Walk, don't run or jump up and down the stairs.

On the bus:

• Sit down and stay seated, remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop and the bus driver tells you to exit the bus.
• Sit facing forward. Do not turn around or hang over the seat.
• Use a quiet voice on the bus. Do not scream and yell.
• Keep your hands, feet, and belongings out of the aisle.
• Keep your backpack closed on the bus. Do not take items out of your bag while on the bus.
• Don't eat or drink on the bus.
• Keep your head and arms inside the bus window.
• Be polite and respectful to the bus driver and other students on the bus.

Attention all 4th and 5th grade students!

♦ Are you a good role model in school?

♦ Are you dependable and trustworthy?

♦ Are you helpful to teachers, students and staff?

♦ Do you show leadership, responsibility and commitment to safety?

If you can answer yes to all of these questions, please consider applying to be a member of the 2024-2025 Safety Patrol. As a member of Safety Patrol, you will play an important part in helping your fellow students and making sure our school environment is safe and secure.

Being a member of Safety Patrol offers you a chance to show leadership, responsibility a commitment to the safety and well-being of your fellow students.

If you are interested in applying to be a member of the Safety Patrol applications can be picked up outside of Mrs. Haass’ room (room 113). Please return the completed applications to Mrs. Haass by October 25th.

Our WRB family supports the inclusive learning community. Our future leaders’ success depends on academic, social and emotional growth. We accomplish this by providing love and respect through quality instruction and high expectations.