The Wall Primary Pups Press
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Mid-April 2025
Hello Primary Pups!
A Note from Mrs. Bagarozza (Mrs. B)
Hello Primary Pup Families,
I hope you all had a great break and got some time to spend with family and friends! I want to take a moment to share some personal news. I am currently expecting my second child, due in September 2025. Some of your children may have noticed, as a I have gotten a few comments about my growing "belly" so I figured it was time to share with the community! As you all know, it's quite hard to hide anything from an observant preschooler! I will be here for the remainder of this school year, take my maternity leave in Fall 2025 and return at some point next school year. I will share more information about who will be supporting WPS in my absence when it is available.
Prior to the break we had all 4 elementary principals visit our PM students and read to them at WPS. It was a wonderful experience! Check out some of the pictures below. We have our 3rd annual transition trip this Thursday, April 24th for our students in the 4 yr old PM program. We are looking forward to a great trip checking out our students' future elementary schools!
Right before the break we also had our spring bonnet parade. I am sorry that the weather did not cooperate, but be sure to check out the pictures and the video links shared below to see how great everyone looked in their festive bonnets!
Yesterday, our PM students celebrated Earth Day with students from WHS. Big thanks to Mr. Tennant from WHS and Ms. Katelyn our student teacher in Rm 3 for coordinating a wonderful event. Check out the pictures and video shared below!
Our Spring Fling is back again this year and better than ever. The event details were sent home prior to break. A copy of the page is shared below as well. This dance will be sponsored by the WPS PTA. It is free of charge but they will be accepting donations for the PTA at the door. There will be a DJ and a few activities. It will run from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at Wall Intermediate School cafe. An ice cream truck will join us at 6:30 pm and 20% of the proceeds will go back to the WPS PTA. We hope to see many of you there!
Important Dates Coming Up:
Thursday, April 24th -> PM classes visit the elementary schools (more information coming next week)
Friday, April 25th-> WPS PTA hosts the Spring Fling at WIS cafe from 5:30 pm to 7 PM
Wednesday April 30th -> Insectropolis visits WPS during the school day
Wednesday, May 7th -> Scholastic Book Fair at WPS during and after school
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
Friday, June 6th -> Last day for students
Monday, June 9th-> WPS at Graduation
A Note from our PTA:
- Thank you for participating in our April Dine to Donate at OMG Yogurt.
- Thank you for participating in the crumb cake fundraiser! The PTA will be distributing the crumb cakes on April 28th. They will reach out with specific details in the next few days.
- We hope to see many of you on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Wall Intermediate for our Spring Fling from 5:30 to 7 pm! It is going to be a great time!
- 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
Upcoming Wall Primary Events
WTPS Kindergarten & Preschool Registration!
Elementary Principals Visit Primary Pups
Our WTPS elementary principals visited our Primary Pups to help ease their transition to kindergarten next year. We can’t wait to see them shine in their new adventure!
Old Mill School
Mrs. Antoniello
West Belmar School
Mr. Abeal
Central School
Allenwood School
Mr. Sterenczak
In the Classroom
Earth Day! 4.22.25
WHS's Environmental Club teamed up with WPS to teach our Primary Pups how to plant and care for flowers! After caring for their plants and watching them grow, they planted them to create a beautiful school entrance. It was a fun and educational day of hands-on learning, Earth Day-themed books, and valuable life lessons!
Big thanks to Barlow's for the flower donation!
WPS Spring Bonnet Parade
Egg Hunt!
Neurodiversity Week!
Building Communication Skills with AAC!
Our Primary Pups explored an AAC device with our speech therapists! During storytime, students used the AAC device to describe animals, building their communication skills in a fun and interactive way. AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices support those who have difficulty with verbal communication.
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Spring Art!
Staff Spotlight
Meet our New Paraprofessional in Room 6
Ms. Kristen
Ms. Kristen is a new a paraprofessoinal in Room 6 with Ms. Mazza. She loves to spend time with her family, go to the beach and shop at Target and Marshalls. She also enjoys Juanitos in Red Bank and Brando's in Asbury Park. Ms. Kristen taught preschool for 10 years before becoming a stay at home mom. She is excited to be back in the classroom at WPS. Her favorite color is purple, she likes italian food, and hopes to travel somewhere warm soon! We are very lucky to have Ms. Kristen with us at WPS! Welcome!
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.
Tips from the WPS Staff
From the Desk of our OT, Ms. Laurice
Yoga
How to do cat and cow pose for kids:
- Come to all fours on your hands and knees.
- As you inhale, lift your chest and tailbone toward the ceiling.
- Let your belly relax towards your mat.
- Raise your head up. Press down into your knees and hands so you feel strong and supported. Optional, hold the pose and say, ‘moo!’
- Now round your back, tuck your chin, tail bone down toward the floor and push out all your breath. Optional, hold the pose and say "meow"
- Repeat to warm up and the spine and feel energy flowing through your body!
- Bonus flow: look back at your cat and cow "tails", looking back at your feet from side to side, to stretch out the sides of the body.
Benefits of cat and cow pose
Maintain or improve spinal range of motion
Good for balance.
Helps with digestion and can assist in producing bowel movements.
Helps coordinate breath with movement. Hint, inhale into cow and exhale out of cat.
How to do down dog for kids:
From your hands and knees, spread your fingers out and press your hands down into the floor at shoulder width apart.
Curl your toes under and lift your tail up and back (rather than press).
Bend your knees a little bit and tilt your tail up and back. If your legs feel tight, take turns bending one knee while sending the heel of the other foot toward the floor and then switch to the other side. “Walking the dog”.
To turn up the fun, lift one leg at a time to the ceiling to stretch your hips and legs or wag your doggie tail.
To come out of it, rest your knees down, press your hips back toward your feet and rest in child’s yoga pose.
Benefits of down dog for kids:
Relieves stress
Stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, arches, and hands.
Strengthens arms, legs, and back.
Supports healthy digestion
A great way to de-stimulate
A non-punitive time out or break from the day
Provides an opportunity to be playful or calm
How to do child’s pose for kids: Kneel on the floor, sit back on the heels, and then stretch the arms forward while resting the forehead on the ground.
Benefits of child's pose for kids: This pose yoga is a gentle way for kids to rest and relax. It provides a moment of calm and helps them understand the concept of mindfulness in yoga.
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District Homeless Education Liaison
Tiffany Steiner
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732.556.2647