Bear Necessities Vol. 5

Good morning WBS families,

I hope this message finds you all doing well and enjoying the cooler temps and fun activities that fall brings. It is hard to believe that it is November already! Last Friday, we had so much fun at our Halloween parade and classroom socials. Our students looked great and they enjoyed seeing all of the fun costumes across the school during our parade. We are busy compiling a video to share out with you which will highlight all of the Halloween fun!

In addition to our Halloween and fall festivities, several parents have been in volunteering for our Field Day Shorts and Book Fair events. We thank you for your support on this smaller scale this year and will continue to reach out with all of the volunteer opportunities we can to include you in these fun events.

November also brings an opportunity for us to connect with you during parent teacher conferences. We look forward to sharing your child's progress with you in all areas of their school day. Please be sure to schedule a conference with your child's classroom teacher. Parent/Teacher conferences will take place during the following days and times:

• Monday 11/24 - 8:30-3:00
• Tuesday 11/25 - 8:30-3:00
• Wednesday 11/26 - 8:30-10:30

Please reach out to your child's classroom teacher if you have not scheduled your conference. Thank you for your partnership in this process. We couldn't do it without you!

Lastly, I hope to see you at our November Home & School Meeting. This will take place on Tuesday November 11th in the Library at 7:00 PM.

Have a wonderful week and please reach out if you have questions. We are here to help!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Susan Hadfield, Principal

🌟 Character Counts Week at West Broad! 🌟

This week, we celebrated what it means to be a person of good character — one pillar at a time! From themed dress-up days to teamwork activities, our students showed that character truly counts! 💫

💙 Trustworthiness – We keep our promises and do what’s right even when no one’s watching.

💛 Respect – We listen, include, and treat others the way we’d like to be treated.

💚 Responsibility – We take ownership of our actions and lend a hand when needed.

🧡 Fairness – We play by the rules and give everyone a chance.

❤️ Caring – We show kindness in big and small ways every day.

💜 Citizenship – We make our school and community better together!

🍂🎃 Fall fun was in full swing at West Broad Street Elementary! Our students guessed pumpkins, explored apples, carved pumpkins, made delicious Rice Krispies treats, and even built scarecrows! Hands-on learning never looked so festive — what a wonderful way to celebrate the season together! 🍎✨

The last Field Day Shorts for 2025 is coming up on Friday, November 14th. Get a head start on signing up to lead a station before tomorrow’s email goes out! SIGN UP HERE!

🍗Please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, November 11th at 7:00pm in the library. Childcare will be provided at no cost.

🍗Hankering for some pizza or a good cheesesteak? Skip making dinner on Tuesday, November 4th and visit Broad Street Italian Cuisine and Pizzeria for another fundraiser. You can dine-in or carry-out; please just make sure to mention WBS!

🍗We will be hosting our staff appreciation breakfast for all of our wonderful folks at WBS on Tuesday, November 25th. We will be posting a sign-up sheet for donation soon!

🍗Holiday Shop is almost upon us! On December 11th and 12th, the students will have the opportunity to purchase affordable gifts for their families and loved ones. We are going with a new and improved vendor this year, so we are really excited about the new supplies. We will need lots of help with this event; please considering volunteering! We will be posting a sign-up sheet for help soon!

Thank you for your continued support of WBS Home and School!

Hello! We're so glad you're part of the school community. As a parent or guardian, you are a big part of your child’s education. There are lots of ways for you to participate. When you do, you help your child learn and thrive! Here are a few things to know.