The Wall Primary Pups Press

WPS Pups Press

May 2025

Hello Primary Pups!

A Note from Mrs. Bagarozza (Mrs. B)

Hello Primary Pup Families,

Last week we had our second annual Spring Fling, sponsored by the WPS PTA, and it was excellent! Thank you to everyone who came! We also had our PM students visit their future elementary schools. They had great time touring the schools, visiting the playgrounds, and spending time with each principal. I will share photos from both events in the next newsletter.

April and May are also important months as we honor our amazing staff at WPS and in Wall Township. In April, we celebrated Paraprofessional Appreciation Day and Administrative Assistant's Day. We are so lucky to have amazing paraprofessionals that support our students each day at WPS. We are also very fortunate to have a new administrative assistant, Ms. Healy, that has jumped right in to learn all things WPS! Next week, we will celebrate our wonderful school nurse, Ms. Marschalk, and our fabulous teachers/therapists/staff at WPS. Our school truly couldn't run without these wonderful people who show up every day with a smile on their face treating your children like their own. Thank you WPS staff for being so dedicated to our students!

This week, we had Insectropolis visit, next week we have our Scholastic Book Fair, and the following week we have a petting zoo coming to WPS. May is sure to be another awesome month! Please check out all of the important dates shared below.

Important Dates Coming Up:

Wednesday, May 7th -> Scholastic Book Fair at WPS during and after school (3pm to 5pm)

Wednesday, May 7th -> Dine to Donate Fundraiser at Callie's Creamery

Wednesday, May 14th -> Petting Zoo visits WPS

Thursday, May 15th -> MPS Awareness Day - wear purple!

Thursday, May 22nd -> Memorial Day Parade at WPS, 10 am and 1:45 pm

Friday May 23rd -Monday May 26th-> Off for Memorial Day Weekend

Thursday, May 29th -> Water Day at WPS

Friday, May 30th -> Rain date for Water Day at WPS

Thursday, June 5th -> End of Year Class Party Day

Friday, June 6th -> Last day for students

Monday, June 9th-> WPS Graduation at WIS

**The next issue of the Pups Press will have important updates about WPS Graduation for our students heading to kindergarten next year! Stay tuned for more information.

A Note from our PTA:

Thank you for participating in our April Dine to Donate at OMG Yogurt and in the crumb cake fundraiser!
Thank you for attending our WPS Spring Fling and participating in the ice cream fundraiser!
We have a Dine to Donate event on May 7th at Callie's Creamery. We also have a Scholastic Book Fair on May 7th at WPS as well! We hope to see you at both events!
Next PTA Meeting: It will be virtual at 8 pm on May 14, 2025. The link is shared below, on the website, and will be set out the morning of the meeting. We hope to see you there (virtually)!

As always, should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at any time.

Sincerely,

Samantha Bagarozza

sbagarozza@wallpublicschools.org

Principal of Wall Primary School

Supervisor of Special Education, PK-5

732-556-2054

Snack, Birthday and Classroom Celebration Letter - 9.6.24

Upcoming Wall Primary Events

WTPS Kindergarten & Preschool Registration!

In the Classroom

A Visit from Insectropolis!

Staff Spotlight

Thank you Ms. Katelyn!

Ms. Katelyn, Student Teacher in Rm 3

Ms. Katelyn has been working in Ms. Crosby's classroom since the school year began. She was here a few days a week in the fall and then has been a student teacher at WPS full time since the winter. We have been so lucky to have Ms. Katelyn with us. She has done many wonderful things at WPS, most recently coordinating an Earth Day activity with WHS and the PM students. She has learned a lot from the excellent staff at WPS. Her last day is this Friday, May 2nd but she will be back to substitute. We will miss her and wish her all the best as she begins her career in education!

Notes from Nurse Amanda

Nurse Amanda is available for questions about vaccinations, illnesses, or anything else regarding the health of your child. Please remember that all students need to be vaccinated in order to attend school. Click the link below for the immunization requirements for students entering Kindergarten in 2025.

Click here for Immunization Requirements for Entry into Kindergarten Sept. 2025

Tips from the WPS Staff

From the Desk of our Speech Therapists, Ms. Longo and Ms. Tonachio

Bottles and pacifiers can potentially impede speech development, especially with prolonged use, by restricting the natural movements of the tongue and jaw necessary for babbling and speech sounds. They may also impact the development of the palate and dental alignment, potentially leading to articulation problems later on.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

1. Reduced Opportunities for Babbling and Vocal Play:

Babbling and vocalizing are crucial for developing the muscle coordination and sound production skills necessary for speech.
A pacifier in the mouth can limit opportunities for a child to engage in these activities, potentially hindering language development.

2. Impact on Tongue and Oral Muscles:

Prolonged sucking can affect the normal development of the tongue and jaw muscles, potentially leading to a forward-thrust swallow pattern (where the tongue pushes against the teeth instead of resting against the roof of the mouth).
This can impact articulation, making it harder to produce certain sounds, like "t," "d," and "l".

3. Dental and Palatal Issues:

Extended pacifier use can affect the shape of the palate and the alignment of the teeth, potentially leading to dental problems and impacting speech articulation.
Misaligned teeth or a narrow palate can make it difficult to produce sounds like "s," "z," and "sh".

4. Other Considerations:

Prolonged pacifier use can also be associated with a higher risk of ear infections (otitis media), which can further impact hearing and language development.
Some experts suggest that the forward and backward motion of the tongue while sucking on a pacifier can interfere with the development of proper sound placement.

In the next issue we will share some ways to wean off the bottle and/or pacifier.

Wall Primary School PTA

PTA Google Meet Link

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Wall Primary PTA Membership Form!

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District News

District Calendar

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Summer Knights Academy Letter

Student Wellness

Wellness in the Works Volume 6

Finding Stability:

If your family is experiencing economic challenges or homelessness, visit the McKinney Vento webpage for essential information and guidance on available resources.

District Homeless Education Liaison

Tiffany Steiner
tsteiner@wallpublicschools.org
732.556.2647

Transportation

Bus Status

Families, here is the link to the document that shows the daily bus status.

Visit the Wall Primary School Website to Stay Informed!

The Wall Primary Pups Press

WPS Pups Press

May 2025 May 2025

Hello Primary Pups! Hello Primary Pups!

A Note from Mrs. Bagarozza (Mrs. B)

Upcoming Wall Primary Events Upcoming Wall Primary Events

WTPS Kindergarten & Preschool Registration! WTPS Kindergarten & Preschool Registration!

In the Classroom In the Classroom

A Visit from Insectropolis! A Visit from Insectropolis!

Staff Spotlight Staff Spotlight

Thank you Ms. Katelyn! Thank you Ms. Katelyn!