The Wall Primary Pups Press

WPS Pups Press

Mid-May 2025

Hello Primary Pups!

A Note from Mrs. Bagarozza (Mrs. B)

Hello Primary Pup Families,

Thank you for being so understanding with our rain this past week. Despite the weather, we had a great time at the petting zoo! Be sure to check out this entire issue of the Pups Press because we have a ton of awesome photos from our book fair, petting zoo, and MPS awareness day. We also have a video highlighting the great transition field trip our PK-4 students went on at the end of April.

We have our Memorial Day parade next week, on Thursday, May 22nd. Weather permitting, this will be held outside around our front lawn. The morning group will have their parade at 10 am and the afternoon group will have their parade at 1:45 pm. Don't forget to dress your child in red, white, and blue to celebrate!

We have a long weekend for Memorial Day and are off on Friday, May 23rd and Monday, May 26. We will return to school on Tuesday, May 27th. Then, on Thursday, May 29th we have a very exciting day planned - WATER DAY! Your teachers will share more information about that extra fun day next week. If it rains, we will have water day on Friday, May 30th. We will keep you updated about that!

The last day for students this year at Wall Primary is Friday, June 6th. Then, on Monday, June 9th we will be having our Wall Primary School Graduation at the Wall Intermediate School. Parents of our graduating students are responsible for bringing their children directly to the Wall Intermeidate School that day. I will share more information about parking as we get closer.

This year, to honor our graduating pups, we are inviting every family to write a message to their child to be published in our program. Each family can only submit ONE message per child. Please keep these message to 120 characters or less (that includes letters, numbers, and punctuation but NOT spaces). Complete this form linked below by Friday, May 30 (but the sooner the better!).

https://forms.gle/ZqtLVfJS5zc3VrtW6

Important Dates Coming Up:

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

Friday, May 30th -> Graduating Pups Program Messages due to Mrs. B

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

Friday, June 6th -> Last day for students

Monday, June 9th-> WPS Graduation at WIS

A Note from our PTA:

Thank you for participating in all of the many fundraisers and activities this year. We have been able to provide so much for the students and staff at WPS and thank everyone for their generous contributions throughout the year!
Please reach out if you are interested in being on the PTA board for next year!

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

WPS celebrates MPS Awareness Day by wearing purple!

Happy Trails Petting Zoo

Mother's Day Projects

Scholastic Book Fair

PK-4 Kindergarten Transition Trip

Click this button to see the video montage from the Kindergarten Transition Trip

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

Wall Primary PTA Membership Form!

Click here to complete the form

District News

District Calendar

WTPS Best Communities for Music Education Award!

Watch this video celebrating the amazing talent across the district: https://bit.ly/4mjCQDe

Student Wellness

Wellness in the Works Volume 7

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

Mid-May 2025 Mid-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

WPS celebrates MPS Awareness Day by wearing purple! WPS celebrates MPS Awareness Day by wearing purple!

Happy Trails Petting Zoo Happy Trails Petting Zoo

Mother's Day Projects Mother's Day Projects

Scholastic Book Fair Scholastic Book Fair

PK-4 Kindergarten Transition Trip PK-4 Kindergarten Transition Trip

Staff Spotlight Staff Spotlight

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