West Belmar

I hope everyone has had an enjoyable summer, spending time with family and friends at the Jersey Shore. The staff has certainly missed all the Bear Cubs over the summer months.

The staff have been keeping busy here at West Belmar School preparing for the opening of school on Thursday, the 4th of September for grades K-5. As you prepare your child for school, be sure to check out the grade level supply lists posted on the district website and on this newsletter below. The staff is looking forward to the return of the Bear Cubs and certainly welcomes new Bear Cubs to our school for another exciting school year.

Important Dates

• August 28th, Kindergarten Orientation at 10:00 am.

• August 28th, New Student Orientation at 12:00 pm.

• September 4th, First day of School full day 9:05 am - 3:20 pm.

• September 10th, PTA Meeting at 7:00 pm in the media center.

• September 15th, Back to School Night at 7:00 pm.

The exciting referendum work has continued over the summer months. These projects include the following:

• HVAC Upgrades throughout the building including the gymnasium.

• New fire alarm panel.

• New LED lighting in the hallways, media center and cafeteria.

• Electrical upgrades.

Parent Handbook and Genesis Forms

On August 22nd, teacher placement and student schedules will be made available to parents. In order to access this information. All Genesis forms must be completed by a parent or guardian. This includes an acknowledgement that you have read the 2025 - 26 Parent Handbook, which is located in the forms on Genesis. I am encouraging parents and guardians to complete these forms sooner than later to avoid any delay in receiving your child’s schedule. If you need assistance, please contact the main office.

Code of Conduct

As a district, we are committed to fostering respect, responsibility, and safety in all our schools through our updated Code of Conduct. This initiative reflects a collaborative effort among all elementary schools to support students in developing these essential skills for both their academic and everyday life.

Under the leadership of Mr. Todd Hazard, the building has been cleaned and polished and ready for the new school year. As summer approaches its end, this is the time when children begin to get really excited about coming back to school. Build upon that by sharing funny or positive stories about your time in school. Rest assured that all our students will quickly become acclimated to their new teacher and environment.

Our outstanding and dedicated Parent Teachers Association is prepared for an exciting and productive school year, supporting our children and educational programs. Once again, they have planned for many fun educational opportunities for our students. This includes meaningful academic assemblies, fun family nights, and support for our special days at school.

Our PTA is truly a group of committed individuals that volunteer their time to enrich the experience of every student at West Belmar School. I encourage all parents to join the PTA and take an active role in their fundraising efforts.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you in the upcoming weeks!