The Wall Primary Pups Press

Hello WPS Families,

We are having a wonderful October at WPS! Our students have been learning about community helpers and enjoying some special visitors.

Last week, the Wall Township Police Department and the Wall Township Department of Public Works brought their vehicles to WPS for our Touch-A-Truck event. The students had a blast exploring the vehicles and learning about the important work these community helpers do!

We also celebrated Week of Respect with read-alouds focused on respecting ourselves, others, and our homes and schools. Students enjoyed showing their school spirit by participating in a variety of spirit days throughout the week.

This week, we continued our study of community helpers with a visit from the Wall Township Fire Department. Firefighters taught students about their jobs and the importance of fire safety. Students even had the opportunity to try on firefighter gear and explore the fire truck!

We are so grateful to the Wall Township community helpers for taking the time to visit WPS and make learning so fun and meaningful for our students!

Halloween is coming soon. Please note the revised parade times of 9:45 am and 1:15 pm at WPS on Friday, October 30th, and the important costume reminders shared below.

A few additional friendly reminders:

• Please DO NOT drive around cars in the pick up/drop off line unless directed to do so by a security officer.
• Please remain by your car when dropping off or picking up. We will come to you!
• Please keep car tags on your mirror visible, especially during pick up. If you need more car tags, please reach out to the main office or your child's teacher.
• Please remember to send your child in appropriate footwear for the playground and a jacket or sweatshirt as the weather changes this month!

Looking ahead we have lots of fun events coming up this fall! More details will be shared as the month continues. See below for important dates:

• 10/20: Picture Day at WPS
• 10/21: Unity Day at WPS - Wear Wall Gear or red/blue
• 10/22: Atlantic Farms Trip for PM students ONLY
• 10/26: No school for students
• 10/28: Pumpkin Patch at WPS (rain date 10/29)
• 10/30: Halloween parties and Halloween Parade (at 9:45 and 1:15)
• 11/3: WPS Voting Day (more information to follow)
• 11/5 & 11/6: No school for staff and students

PTA Updates:

• The next WPS PTA meeting is on Wednesday 10/21 virtually at 7:30 pm!
• WPS PTA sent home Boo! Gram forms yesterday. Additional information is shared below. Please return the "ghosts" by Wednesday 10/21!
• Thank you for your participation in the mums sale and the WPS apparel sale!

Please know that if you ever have questions or concerns about anything at WPS, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email or phone (732.556.2054) at any time. Happy Friday! Enjoy your weekend!

Sincerely,

Samantha Bagarozza

sbagarozza@wallpublicschools.org

Principal, Wall Primary School

Supervisor of Special Education, PK-5

WPS students learned about community helpers from the Wall Township Department of Public Works and the Wall Township Police Department. Our students got to check out a lot of cool vehicles that keep our town clean and safe!

WPS students learned about fire prevention and fire safety from the Wall Township Fire Department!

WPS staff and students celebrated the Week of Respect with guest readers and fun spirit days! We are always practicing respect at WPS!

This year we have an additional way for you to let us know that your child will be absent. Directions to mark your child absent on the Genesis Parent Portal are linked below. We will share this information at WPS orientation and WPS back to school night as well. Reach out with any questions!

Please click the link below to see the specific calendar for WPS for the 26-27 school year as we have a few differences from the district wide calendar, also shared below for your convenience.

We look forward to another successful partnership with our PTA this upcoming year! We encourage all new and returning families to join this great group. Click below to become a member of the PTA!

-The next meeting will be on 10/21 at 7:30 pm. The link is shared below and will be sent out the day of the meeting.

Boo Grams information packets went home yesterday! Feel free to purchase them for your child, your child's friends, or WPS staff if you would like. Please return them to WPS by Wednesday, 10/21.

Whether your child is entering elementary, middle, or high school, the start of a new school year brings a mix of excitement, anticipation, and sometimes a little uncertainty. While each stage of development presents unique experiences, there are a few universal strategies that can help students of all ages feel prepared, connected, and confident.

1. Get Back into a Routine
A week or two before school starts, begin returning to school-year routines. Younger children can practice bedtime and morning routines, while older students can reset sleep schedules and organize school materials.

2. Build a Sense of Belonging
Connecting with familiar peers can make returning to school feel easier. Plan a playdate for younger children or encourage older students to connect with friends before the first day.

3. Get Familiar with the School Routine
Help your child know what to expect. Younger children can practice drop-off, while older students can review schedules, transportation, locker combinations, or classroom locations.

4. Encourage Voice and Agency
Help your child practice speaking up, asking for help, and solving everyday problems. Talk through situations such as forgetting lunch, getting lost, missing the bus, or needing help. Older students can practice emailing a teacher or asking a question on their own.

5. Talk About Their Feelings
Make time to talk about excitement, worry, or uncertainty. Help your child make a simple plan, such as talking to a Trusted Adult, reaching out to a friend, or asking a teacher for help.

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