West Belmar
WB In the Bear Cave
Mid-October 2026
A Message From Principal Abeal
Dear West Belmar Families,
I hope this message finds you well as we continue to enjoy the beautiful fall season. It’s an exciting time at our school with several upcoming events that celebrate community, culture, and fun!
Next week, we will be recognizing Unity Week from October 19th to 23rd, a time to promote kindness, inclusion, and unity within our school. On October 21st, we will celebrate unity by wearing Wall Gear or red, white and to highlight the importance of standing together and fostering a positive, inclusive school environment in Wall Township.
On Thursday, October 29th, our Bear Cubs will be celebrating Los Días de Muertos, a beautiful tradition to honor and remember loved ones who have passed. The students have been working hard on special projects for this day, and we invite you to visit our ofrenda, which will be on display.
Finally, to cap off the month, don’t miss our annual Halloween Parade on Friday, October 31st at 1:50 PM. Students are welcome to bring their costumes to school, and we can’t wait to see the creative, spooky, and fun outfits as we parade around the school grounds!
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in making our school such a vibrant community.
We look forward to seeing you at these events and celebrating together!
West Belmar October Events
Week of Respect! What I want to be when I grow up!
Counselor's Corner
Attendance Matters at the WB!
Why Every Day Matters
Good attendance lays the foundation for a child’s academic success. When students attend school regularly, they keep up with class lessons, build confidence, and develop strong relationships with teachers and peers. Even just two absences per month (about 10% of the school year) can create gaps in learning and make it harder to catch up. We encourage families to make every effort to have students present and on time, because every day really does add up. We need our "Bear Cubs in the Cave"!
Attendance Awareness
Save the Date - Dia de Muertos Celebration
Halloween Safety Tips!
Important Reminder the Wall Township Police Department has a curfew from the hours of
9:00 PM – 6:00AM on October 29th, 30th, 31st and November 1st.
Important Information
District News
Staff In-Service | No School 10.26.26
NJEA Convention | No School | 11.5.26 & 11.6.26
BOE Meeting 11.17.26 | 7pm | WHS Auditorium
CFK Gala Awards: Nominate a Knight by 11.25.26
PTA NEWS
Connect on Facebook!
Connect on Instagram!
Hoffman's Ice Cream
Student Wellness
ALL MEANS ALL in October
Building on our September Ready, Set, Belong: ALL Means ALL kickoff, Wall Township Public Schools will continue our focus on belonging, respect, safety, and healthy choices throughout October.
We will celebrate Week of Respect, October 5–9, with activities promoting kindness, positive relationships, respect, and belonging. Our schools will also participate in New Jersey Goes Gold & Blue, reinforcing our commitment to respect and bullying prevention.
During Unity Week (School Violence Awareness Week), October 19–23, our school community will focus on unity, trusted adults, positive relationships, and school safety.
Red Ribbon Week, October 23–30, will be celebrated with students at the secondary level, promoting healthy, drug-free choices through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Throughout the month, ALL Means ALL reminds us that we each play a role in creating a school community where everyone feels connected, valued, safe, and supported.
Finding Stability CONNECTIONS Within Your Community
Monmouth ACTS ResourceConnect
Monmouth ACTS ResourceConnect offers Monmouth County residents a simple way to connect with a wide range of local services and supports. ResourceConnect can help connect families with food, housing assistance, medical care, employment programs, mental health services, child care, and more. For additional assistance or help connecting with resources, please contact your child’s school counselor.
Lack of Permanent Housing
If your family is experiencing economic hardship or does not have permanent housing, please visit the McKinney-Vento webpage for important information about your rights and available resources.
District Homeless Education Liaison
Tiffany Steiner
tsteiner@wallpublicschools.org
732.556.2657
