Woodbrook Elementary School

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Announcement for Monday May 20th Fourth grade class tirp
 
This is a reminder from Woodbrook School tomorrow, Tuesday, May 21st is your child's class trip to Waterloo Village. Please make sure your child wears comfortable clothing and shoes.  Have a wonderful trip.
 
 
 
 
Announcement for Thurs. May 16th 2nd grade class trip
 
This is a reminder from Woodbrook School tomorrow, Friday, May 17th is your child's class trip to The Adventure Aquarium in Camden.  Please make sure your child wears comfortable clothes and shoes.  Have a wonderful trip.
 
 
 
 
Announcement for Monday, May 13 5:45PM
This is Mrs. Cirillo calling to inform you that tonight's PTA meeting has been cancelled.  Our grade 4 Growing Up Program is still on at 6pm in the gym.  Again, our grade 4 Growing Up Program is still on at 6pm in the gym.   Thank you.
 
Announcement for Monday, May 13th  Mrs. Holloway's Class ONLY
The tour of edison trip for Mrs. Holloway's class has been rescheduled for this Wednesday, May 15th.  Permission slips were sent home today and need to be signed again ad returned by tomorrow in order for your child to go on the trip.  Thank you
 
 
 
Announcement for Tuesday, May 14th Ms. Wunschel's Class Tour of Edison
The tour of edison trip for Ms. Wunschel's class has been rescheduled for Wednesdya, May 22nd.  Permission slips were sent home Monday and need to be signed again and returned by Friday, May 17th  Thabnk you
 
 
 
Announcement for Sunday 5/12 Fourth grade parents ONLY!
This is Woodbrook School calling to remind you tomorrow, Mon May 13th is the Fourth grade growing up orientation program for parents ONLY.  You will meet at 6:00pm in Room 1.  Just a reminder, children are NOT allowed to attend this program.
 
 
 
 
Announcement for Sunday 5/12
This is a message from Woodbrook School calling to inform you tomorrow is a PTA Meeting at 7:00PM in the school library.  All are welcomed to attend.  Thank you
 
 
    
Announcement for Thurs. May 9th Mother's Day Plant Sale  AMK & 4 & 5
This is Woodbrook School calling to remind you tomorrow May 10th is the Mother's Day Plant Sale. 
There will be an assortment of flowers for your child to choose from.  Please support the student council fundraiser.  Thank you
 
 
 
Announcement for 3rd & 4th grade learning academy
 
Hello, this is Woodbrook School calling to remind you that tomorrow, Thurs, May 9th is the last day of morning learning academy.  Please do not send your child after Thursday.  Thank you
 
 
 
 
Announcement for Wed, May 8th Mother's Day Plant Sale Grades 2 & 3
This is Woodbrook School calling to remind you tomorrow May 9th is the Mother's Day Plant Sale.
There will be an assortment of flowers for your child to choose from.  Please support the student council fundraiser.  Thank you
 
 Announcement for May 7th Tour of Edison Gr. 2-2, 2-4, 2-6
As of now, the second grade trip is still on for tomorrow.  To be prepared for the possibility of rain, please send your child in wearing boots and a rain jacket.
There may be a chance that the trip will be cancelled due to the weather.  The district will notify us of the decision tomorrow morning, therefore, we may not be able to notify you until school begins.
If the trip is cancelled, it will be rescheduled for a later date.  Chaperones, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
 
 
Announcement for May 7th PMK & Grade 1 Mother's Day Plant Sale
This is Woodbrook School calling to remind you tomorrow May 8th is the Mother's Day Plant Sale.
There will be an assortment of flowers for your child to choose from.  Please support the student council fundraiser.  Thank you
 
 
 
 
 
Announcement for Monday, May 6th Tour of Edison, Mrs. Savoca, Mrs. Diehl, Mrs. La Bella & Mrs. Myers classes
 
This is a message from Woodbrook School to remind you your child is going on a Tour of Edison trip tomorrow May 7th.  Please make sure your child is dressed with appropriate clothing and shoes.
 
Your child will arrive at school their regular time and will be dismissed at the regular time at the end of the school day.  Have fun!!!!
 
 
 
 
Announcement May 1st Learning Academy 5th gr
 
Hello, this is Woodbrook School calling to remind you that tomorrow, Thurs, May 2nd is the last day of morning learning academy for fifth graders only.  Please do not send your child after Thursday.  Thank you 
 
 
Announcement for 4/24/13 Drawstring bags
This is Woodbrook School calling to inform you the PTA will be selling the drawstring bags tomorrow during lunch recess at $5.00 each.  The PTA run out of bags today but will have more for tomorrow.  Thank you.
 
 
 
 
Announcement for 4/25th first grade class trip
This is Woodbrook School calling to remind you tomorrow, April 26th is your child's class trip to The Tutle Back Zoo.
Your child should arrive at school for regular time and will be dismissed from school as usual.  Thank you and have a wonderful trip.
 
 Announcement 4/23/2012  Kindergarten class trip

This is Woodbrook School calling to remind you tomorrow April 24th is your child’s class trip to Imagine That!  They will be leaving Woodbrook at 10:00AM andarrive back at approximately 2:15PM.

Please make sure your child wears sneakers or comfortableshoes.   Have a great trip.

Announcement April 23rd School store

This is a message from Woodbrook School to let you knowschool store will be held during lunch recess tomorrow April 24th.  The PTA will have Woodbrook shirts availablefor sale during school store hours on Wed, April 24th.  These are great shirts for the students towear on their class trips.  The price forthe shirts are $8.00 each.   Also, PTAwill be selling draw string bags for $5.00 each. Thank you

 
 
 
Announcement for April 18, 2013  Class trips money due
 
This is Woodbrook School calling to inform you ALL class trips for ALL grades must be paid on line by Tuesday, April 23rd.
Bus companies are requesting payment in advance so we need to change the due day for payment on all class trips.  Thank you.
 
 
 
 
Announcement for April 16th PTA Photos/Clothing Drive
This is a reminder from Woodbrook School tomorrow, April 17th will be PTA Spring Photos taken.  Please send your child to school with the completed envelope if your child is having their picture taken. 
 
Woodbrook Elementary student council will be hosting a clothing drive to benefit the students of our school.  Please clean out your closets and drop off the clothes on Wednesday, April 24th.  All collections can be dropped off between the hours of 9:00AM and 3:00PM in front of Woodbrook School.  Items being collected are clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, linens and stuffed animals.  All items must be in well tied plastic garbage bags.  Thank you for your continued support of Woodbrook Elementary School.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emergency Announcement for WB1 Only Friday, April 12 in the afternoon
 
This is Mrs. Cirillo calling from Woodbrook with animportant message.  Everyone is fine, butbus WB1 has been involved in a minor accident on New Durham Rd. and Rieder Rd.  The nurse is on the way to quickly evaluateeveryone and the police are already on the scene and are reporting no injuries.  The bus will be approximately 30 minuteslate.  Please be sure someone is at your stopto meet your child.  Thank you for yourpatience.  I’m glad to report all seemswell, however, please keep me informed if there are any issues.  Thank you very much.
 
Announcement 4/15/13 VOTING
 
This is a reminder from Woodbrook School April 16th is the Board of Education Election.Please come out and VOTE.

Parent/Guardians are invited to Woodbrook School for “Eatand Vote picnic” during your child’s lunch time.

Kindergarten families may join either or both lunchtimes.

 

Also, that evening,  don’t forget the Woodbrook Spelling Bee.  Kindergarten and 1st grade competition is at5:00PM,  grades 2 and 3competition is at 6PM and grades 4 & 5 competition is at 7PM.

 

 
 
 
Announcement for 4/14 PTA & Voting
 

This is Woodbrook school calling to inform you tomorrow,April 15 is a PTA meeting at 7:00PM in the school Library.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

 

Also, Tuesday, April 16th is the Board ofEducation Election. Please come out and VOTE.

Parent/Guardians are invited to Woodbrook School for “Eatand Vote picnic” during your child’s lunch time.

Kindergarten families may join either or both lunchtimes.

 

Also, that evening,  don’t forget the Woodbrook Spelling Bee.  Kindergarten and 1st grade competition is at5:00PM,  grades 2 and 3competition is at 6PM and grades 4 & 5 competition is at 7PM.

 

 
 
Announcement for April 8th Second grade class trip money due
This is Woodbrook School calling to remind you the permission slips and medical forms are due to the shcool no later than April 15th for the seocnd grade class trip.  On line payment for the class trip must be made by April 15th. 
 
 
Announcement for April 8 Third grade Class trip Money Due
This is Woodbrook School callling to remind you permission slips and medical forms are due to the school no later than April 10th for the third grade class trip.  On line payment for the class trip must be made by April 10th.  Thank you
 
 
Announcement for April 4th Kindergarten Class Trip
Hello, this is Woodbrook School calling to remind you the permission slip and medical form must be sent in to school for Monday, April 8th for their class trip.  Also, all payment for the class trip must be made on line no later than Monday, April 8th.  Thank you
 
 
Announcement for April 4th PBSIS
Hello, this is Woodbrook School calling to remind you PBSIS Cookie Order money is due tomorrow, April 5th.  Thank you.
 
 
 
Announcement for April 1st. Learning academy cycle 2
Hello, this is Woodbrook school calling to remind you that tomorrow, April 2nd is the first day of morning learning academy-Cycle 2 for your child.  Your child should be dropped off by the front door at 7:55.  Do not get out of the car, simply pull up in the circle by the main doors and watch your child walk in the front door.  There will be a teacher at the door at 7:55 to welcome your child.  Thank you and we will see you every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7:55 beginning tomorrow.
 
 
 
Announcement for PBSIS
This is Woodbrook School calling reminding you tomorrow April 2nd forms for the PBSIS cookie order sale are going home with you child.  Thank you
 
 
 
 
 
Announcement for March 19th Academy Ends
Hello, this is Woodbrook School calling to remind you that tomorrow, Thursday, March 21st is the last day of morning learning academy for 1st and 2nd graders.  Please do not send your child after Thursday.
 
 
 
Announcement Trips are on Line.
Hello, this is to inform you ALL class trips are now available to be paid for on line, no cash for the trip should be sent to the school.
 
Please visit Woodbrook's website and link to parent portal to pay for your child's class trip.  Just a reminder that all children must have a permission slip signed by a parent and medical from filled out and sent back to the school.
 
Permission slips and medical forms will be sent home by the classroom teachers shortly.
 
 
 
 
 
Annoncement 3/18/13  Nomination form
Hello, this is Woodbrook school calling to remind all parents that a PTA nomination form was sent home with each child in their Woodbook folder Monday.
If you are available to join the PTA for any of the open positions which are noted on the form, please send it back to the PTA with your child tomorrow.  We would love to see you involved.  It would be a good idea to run for the same position with a friend or neighbor so you can share the responsibility.
Thank you for being an active PTA member, we couldn't run Woodbrook without you!
 
 
Announcement 3/18/13 4 & 5th grade parents NJASK workshop
Hello, this is Woodbrook school calling to invite you toattend a Parents ONLY NJ ASK workshop on March 19 in the gym. The fourth gradeworkshop is 7pm and the fifth grade workshop is 7:45pm. No paper reminders willbe sent home.

Thank you

 
 
Announcement for 5th grade parents
Hello 5th grade parents. We need your help to make this yearbook as wonderful as possible. If you have any pictures of your child in school activities such us class parties, field trips, field day, science fair, Camp Bernie and any other activities, please send a DVD in to school to the PTA as soon as possible with your child's name on the DVD please give it to your child's Teacher. After we use it we will send it back home.
Also please send your Boosters in for the Memory Book no later then the end of this month.
The flyer was sent home with all 5th graders on Monday....
Thank you!
 
Announcement for Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Shamarocks.
This is Woodbrook School calling to let you know you can support our shamrock sale to show you care about cancer by purchasing a shamrock for $1.00 during lunches the week of March 11th-15th.  We will hang your personalized shamrock in the main lobby of the school.   All proceeds go to the St. Baldrick's foundation.  Thank you 
 
 
Announcement for Miles for Music Fundraiser
 
Don't forget to sign-up for Miles for Music Fundraiser.  You and your family can walk or run, or simply donate and watch.  Money raised will directly benefit Woodbrook's students in their Music Class.  Join the fun on Sunday, March 10th at 12:00.  Visit milesformusic.org to register.
 
 
Announcement PTA Meeting
This is Woodbrook School calling to inform you tomorrow night, March 11th will be a PTA meeting in the Library at 7:00PM.  All are welcomed to come to the meeting.   Thank you
 
Announcement for 3/10/13 Third grade parents only
Hello, this is Woodbrook school calling to let you know that you can register to attend a Parents ONLY NJ ASK Workshop on March 19 by goingto the Woodbrook website. Please only hit the submit button once on yourcomputer when you register.
No paper reminders will go home.
 
 
Announcement for 3/3 NJASK 4 & 5th grade Parents
 

Hello, this is Woodbrook school calling to invite you toattend a Parents ONLY NJ ASK workshop on March 19 in the gym. The fourth gradeworkshop is 7pm and the fifth grade workshop is 7:45pm. No paper reminders willbe sent home.

Thank you

Announcement for March 3rd NJASK 3rd grade Parents

Hello, this is Woodbrook school calling to let you know thatyou can register to attend a Parents ONLY NJ ASK Workshop on March 19 by goingto the Woodbrook website. Please only hit the submit button once on yourcomputer when you register.

No paper reminders will go home.

Thank you.

 
Announcement for Feb 28th Food Collection
 
The Woodbrook Elementary School will be hosting a food drive for Middlesex County.  We will be collecting canned and packaged goods only, NO glass items.  Along with canned food items, personal products and baby supplies such as, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, diapers and wipes will be collected as well.  Please sent in your donations to school by March 11, 2013 to ensure that all Middlesex County residents in need have access to nutritious foods and necessities.
 
 
 
 
Announcement First Grade Lunch 

Hello, this is Woodbrook calling to remind you that first grade lunch forms for next week are due tomorrow. Many students have not been bringing in the form with their money on Thursdays which causes lunch service for the first grade to be disrupted. Please select your child's choices for any of the days your child will eat, and send in the money or ensure that money is on your meal pay plus account. Thank you very much for your assistance.

 
 
Announcement for Feb 28th Six Flags Reading Log
This is Woodbrook School calling to let you know that you may go to Woodbrook's website to print the Six Flags Read to Succeed Reading Log.  You have to log 6 hours of reading.  It is due tomorrow, Friday, March 1.  Thank you
 
Announcement for Feb 25th Six Flags Reading Log.
This is Woodbrook School calling to let you know that you may go to Woodbrook's website to pirint the Six Flags Read to Succeed Reading Log.  You have to log 6 hours of reading.  It is due Friday, March 1st.
 
 
Announcement  PTA Meeting
This is a message from Woodbrook school to inform you tomorrow, Feb 25th is a PTA Meeting at 7:00PM in the school Library.  All are welcomed to come.  Thank you
 
Announcement for 4th & 5th grade students Hot Chocolate Fundraiser
 
This is a message from Woodbrook School to inform you Friday is the hot chocolate fundraiser for the Special Olympics.  Please have your child bring in $1.00 for the hot chocolate for this very important fundraiser.  thank you
 
 
 
Announcement for Volleyball
Please come out and support the teachers of the Woodbrook Beavers volleyball team, Thursday night Feb 21st at 6:30PM at JP stevens High School.  Show your school spirit for cheering for the Woodbrook Beaver Team.  Signs are permitted and don't forget your Woodbrook shirts!!!!!
 
 
 
 
 
Announce for 2/20/2013 School Store/Volleyball

This is a message from Woodbrook School to remind you tomorrow is the school store.  AMK will go to the store 11:10AM and PMK will go at 1:10PM

Also,Please come out and support the teachers of the WoodbrookBeavers volleyball team, Thursday night Feb. 21st at 6:30PM at JPStevens High School.  Show your schoolspirit for cheering for the Woodbrook Beaver Team.  Signs are permitted and don’t forget yourWoodbrook shirts!!!!


Announcement for Volleyball/1:30PM Dismissal
This is Woodbroopk School calling to remind you tomorrow Feb. 19th is a 1:30PM dismissal due to Parent/Teacher Conferences.  AM Kindergarten will leave at 11:00AM and PM Kindergarten will arrive at 11:30AM.
On Thursday night, Feb 21st at 6:30PM theteachers of Woodbrook will be playing volleyball at JP Stevens High School inorder to raise money for rare cancer research at Sloan Kettering MemorialHospital.  You child can contribute tothe cause by paying $1 by this Wednesday, Feb. 20th.  Children who donate $1 will be allowed towear their pajamas to school on Wednesday, Feb 20th.  Thank you in advance for your donation andyour support the night of the event!
 
 
Announcement For Volleyball and School in session
On Thursday night, Feb 21st at 6:30PM theteachers of Woodbrook will be playing volleyball at JP Stevens High School inorder to raise money for rare cancer research at Sloan Kettering MemorialHospital.  You child can contribute tothe cause by paying $1 by this Wednesday, Feb. 20th.  Children who donate $1 will be allowed towear their pajamas to school on Wednesday, Feb 20th.  Thank you in advance for your donation andyour support the night of the event!
Also, Reminder, school is in session Monday, Feb. 18th.
 
 
Announcement for Feb 14th 1:30 PM Dismissal, science fair
This is Woodbrook School calling to remind you tomorrow Feb. 14th is a 1:30PM Dismissal due to Parent/Teacher Conferences.  AM Kindergarten will leave at 11:00AM and PM Kindergarten will arrive at 11:30AM.
Also, the last day to sign up for the science fair is Friday, Feb. 15th.
Tomorrow is the make up day for our PTA book fair.
Please buy a cookie or treat during conferences to support our 5th grade Drama club.  Thank you.
 
 

Hello, this is Woodbrook school calling to remind you thattomorrow is the first day of morning literacy academy for your child.  Your child should be dropped off by the frontdoor at 7:55.  Do not get out of the car,simply pull up in the circle by the main doors and watch your child walk in thefront door.  Thank you and we will seeyou every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7:55 beginning  tomorrow.

Announcement For Feb 12th 1:30 Closing
This is a reminder from Woodbrook School that tomorrow Feb 12th is a 1:30PM dismissal due to parent/teacher conferences.  AM kindergarten will leave at 11:00AM and PM kindergarten will arrive at 11:30AM  Thank you

Announcement for Monday 2/11/13
This is a message from Woodbrook School to inform you of the PTA Book Fair which will take place Feb 11, Feb 12, & Feb 13th  Thank you.
Also, the online book fair is open form Feb 6th to Feb 26th.  The URL is: www.scholastic.com/bookfairs.  Please do visit this page and make your purchases.  There are a wide variety of books for every age in addition to many more options in the form of e books via storia.  Thank you
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Announcement for Mon. Feb 11  WB6 Bus Students only
This is Woodbrook School calling to inform you that we will be checking WB6 bus passes Monday morning, Feb. 11th.  Please make sure your child has the bus pass in his/her book bag.  Thank you.
 
 
 
 
Announcement for Feb 7 7:30pm
Hello, this is Mrs. Cirillo calling from Woodbrook with important information about the possible snowstorm on Friday afternoon.  School is open, but all afterschool clubs in the district are cancelled for tomorrow afternoon.  If your child normally attends a club on Friday such as Legos, Winter Drama, 5th Grade Drama or 5th Grade Art & Murals club, you must send in a note stating that you understand that your child willl be dismissed at 3:30 because clubs are cancelled.  Again, you must send in a note stating that you know your child's club is cancelled.  Thank you and have a good night.
 
Announcement for Feb 3rd WB7

This is a message from Woodbrook School  to remind you that beginning tomorrow February4, 2013 your child will be riding bus WB7. The stop, Carnwarth Ct. andDonneybridge  is the same as when yourchild was on WB 6.   Your child was givena bus pass for WB7 on Friday.

Any student that is new to taking the bus should refer tothe stop on the bus pass they were issued from transportation.

WB6 is no longer stopping at Carnwarth Ct &Donneybridge.  The stop is now bus WB7stop.

Announcement  forFriday Feb 1st.   WB 7

This is Woodbrook School calling with a very importantmessage for all WB6 bus students.

 Carnwath Ct andDonneybridge will no longer be a WB 6 bus stop. Beginning Monday, February 4th those students at that stopwill now be on WB7.  WB6 bus will nolonger stop at Carnwarth Ct and Donneybridge.

All those students were given a new bus pass on Friday Feb.1st.

Please make sure your child(ren) rides WB7 starting Monday,Feb 4th  Cornwath Ct andDonneybridge stop only!!!!  Thank you

 
 
 
Annoncement for 1/30/2013 Parent Portal
This is a message from Woodbrook School to inform you about a letter that was sent home with your child(ren) today.  This letter directs you on how to register for Parent Portal.  Your child's ID  number is on this letter which you will need when using Parent Portal.  Please keep this information in a safe place.
 
 
 
Announcement for January 28 7:30 PM  All Students
Hello, this is Woodbrook calling with several announcements.
 
First, cookie order money is due tomorrow.  One dollar per cookie, no coins, exact change only please.
 
Second, tomorrow is the International Expo at JP Stevens High School.  Parents, students  and families of grades K-2 should enter through the main doors with their food in disposable pans at 4:15.  You will walk to the cafe and a student or staff member will place your food on a table for everyone to enjoy.  At 4:40, K-2 parents will exit the cafe and watch their children perform in the auditorium and will exit through the side door to the parking lot.
 
Parents, students and families in grades 3-5 should enter through the main doors with their food in disposable pans at 4:45. You will walk to the cafe and a student or staff member will place your food on a table for everyone to enjoy. At 5:10, grade 3-5 families and students will exit the cafe and watch their children perform in the auditorium.  At the end of the performance, all families should exit through the side door of the auditorium.
 
Boys and girls who will be playing their instruments may arrive at 4:15 in order to perform for both K-2 and 3-5.  They will give their instruments to their parents before exiting the cafe and performing in the auditorium with their grades.  This applies to 4th and 5th grade students in band or instrumental only.
 
Thank you for your cooperation and we will see you tomorrow at the expo.
 

Announcement for Jan 22 School Store

Thisis a message from Woodbrook School to inform you school store will be openedduring lunch recess on Wed. Jan 23rd for the following grades.

AfternoonKindergarten, second, Mrs. Pinkowsky, Mrs. Flak, Ms. LaRoche, and fourth gradestudents. Please remind children to bring their school store certificates ifthey have any.

 Tonight is the last night to register for PTAclubs Just Dance, All Sports and Spanish Theater.

 Next Tuesday is our International Expo at JPSHigh School. Please sign up to bring food. Go to the Woodbrook website to signup.

 

Thankyou

 
Announcement for Friday Jan 11th  Sickness
 
There have been many children in school who are sick with a stomach virus.  It is spreading rapidly through the school.  Please do not send your child to school if he has vomited.  The child should stay home for a full 24 hours after the last episode in order to keep the children and staff safe.  Thank you for your cooperation.
 
 
 
Announcement for Jan 4th PTA Met/Mad Science/PTA Clubs.
 
This is Woodbrook School calling with a few announcements.  First, reminding you tomorrow, Jan 14th is a PTA meeting at 7:00PM in the Library.  All are welcomed.
Second, please register for Mad Science on the Woodbrook website.
And last, also look out for more Woodbrook PTA clubs which will be coming soon.  Registration will also be online for these new clubs.  Thank you
 
 
 
 
Announcement for Jan 9th  School store
This is a message from Woodbrook School to inform you school store will be opened during luch recess on Wed., Jan 9th for the following grades.
Morning Kindergarten, first, Ms. Shuhaibar, Mrs Kozak, Mrs. Bowler and Ms. Tufaro and fifth grade students.  The other students will get to go at a different date.  Thank you
 
 
 
 
Announcement for Sunday January 6, 2013
Happy New Year from Woodbrook School
 
We have three important announcements
 
First, you can now sign up for Woodbrook's Science Fair online at the Woodbrook website.  All registration is online.  No flyers will go home regarding the science fair.
Second, please volunteer to bring food to our International Expo at JP Stevens HS on Jan. 29th.  Sign up on line at the Woodbroook website for that as well.  We really need your help to make it a success!
Third, many students have been arriving at school late.  Please give yourself ample time to navigate the stop and drop lot.  Students who are not in their seats by 9am will be marked late.  We would like everyone to start the day on time.
Thank you and have a good evening.
 
 
 
 
Announcement for Thursday, Dec 20th 1:30PM Closing 12/21/12
This is a message from Woodbrook School to remind you tomorrow Dec. 21st is a 1:30PM closing  AM Kindergarten will be dismissed at 11:00AM and PM Kindergarten will arrive at 11:30AM.  Have a wonderful and safe holiday.
 
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 7pm All Parents and Staff
 
Hello, this is Mrs. Cirillo calling from Woodbrook to let you know that we will be conducting an extra practice lockdown drill in the school on Thursday morning at 10am.  We practice these drills each month, and we did hold one last week as well.  As you know, we do not normally notify parents of these drills, but given the recent events and the heightened concerns regarding school safety, we feel that this extra drill calls for this notification.  Thank you for your support at home.  Thanks to your support and the Woodbrook staff, the children are doing very well and I am happy that they are feeling safe and cared for.  I wish you all a wonderful and peaceful vacation!
 
Announcement for Sunday, December 16, 2012 for grades 3rd,4th & 5th
 
This is a message from Woodbrook School to inform you if you are in a club at school, PM studios will be taking pictures on Monday, December 17th.  This includes safety patrols, chorus, etc.  thank you
 
 
 
 
This is a message from Woodbrook School to inform you Monday, December 10th is the beginning of the PBSIS pretzel sale.  Each pretzel costs $1.00.
Please return the from your child brought home today by December 13th.  all orders will be filled on Wednesday, December 19th.
Also, too many students are late to school every morning.  Students must be in their seats by 9:00AM.  Please make every effort to get your child to school on time.  Thank you
 
 
This is a message from Woodbrook School reminding you to join us at Barnes & Noble Friday, Dec 7th for a night of fun for all grades beginning with kindergarten at 6pm and continuing by grade every half hour until 9pm.  All kindergarten art will be on display and the top three artists from grades 1-5 will receive awards and have their art displayed in the store for all to admire.
 
We will have mystery readers to entertain your children and a scavenger hunt will begin for all our Woodbrook students at 7:30pm.
 
The voucher number applies to food, toys and even cheesecake orders!
 
All the forms can be found on the PTA website.  Please join us.
 
 
 
PTA Yankee Candle fund raiser for Nov 29th.
This is Woodbrook School calling to inform you tomorrow Friday Nov 30th the PTA Yankee Candle fund raiser will be available for pick up in the school foyer between 7:00 & 9:00PM
 
Also, all next week will be the Holiday Boutique for the students to purchase gifts for the holidays.
 
 
 
 
11/28/12 1:30 Closing/Woodbrooks Got Talent
This is a message from Woodbrook School to remind you tomorrow 11/29th is a 1:30PM closing for Parent/Teacher conferences.
AM Kindergarten will be dismissed at 11:00AM and PM Kindergarten will arrive at 11:30AM.
Also, we will be having Woodbrooks Got Talent auditions at 2:00 until 4:00.  Thank you
 
 
 
Nov 28, 2012 7:15PM selected students in grades 3, 2 and 1
Hello, this is Mrs. Cirillo calling to let you know that the literacy academy will not begin next weekin December, but instead will begin in January.  You will receive the exact dates when the district releases them to us.  Thank you.
 
Nov 26, 7:30PM 1:30 Closing & Woodbrooks Got Talent
This is Woodbrook School calling to remind you tomorrow, 11/27th is a 1:30 closing for Parent/Teacher conferences.
 
Also, we will be having Woodbrooks got Talent auditions at 2:00 until 4:00PM.  Thank you.
 
Nov 21, 7:30pm selected students in grades 3, 2 and 1
Hello, this is Mrs. Cirillo calling to let you know that there is an invitation to Tuesday and Thursday literacy academy in your child's folder.  This academy begins Dec 4.  You must return the letter on Monday, Nov 26 so we can hold a spot for your child.  Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!
 
1:30 Closing 11/21/12 No School 11/22-23
This is Woodbrook School calling to remind you there will be a 1:30 closing on Wed. Nov 21st.  AM Kindergarten will be dismissed at 11:00AM and PMKindergarten will arrive at 11:30AM. There will be NO school Nov 22 & 23rd.  Have a nice long weekend.
 
 
 
1:30 Closing 11/20/12
This is Woodbrook School calling to remind you tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov 20th is a 1:30PM Closing for Parent/Teacher Conferences.  AM Kindergarten will be dismissed at 11:00AM and PMKindergarten will arrive at 11:30AM.
 
 
 
 
PTA announcement for 11/18/12
This is Woodbrook School calling to inform you there will not be a PTA meeting Monday, Nov. 19th.  Thank you
 
 
11/14/12 American Educational Week Grades 2 & 3
This is Woodbrook School calling - The week of Nov 12th is American Educational Week.  All second and third grade parents are welcome to visit their child's classroom between 9:15 and 3:15.  Please check with your child to see what their schedule is so you can visit during an academic lesson.  Thank you.
 
 
 
 
November 12, 2012 3:22pm
There has been a major power outage in North Edison.  Many traffic lights are out.  Please be safe and be patient.  Obviously buses will be late getting home.  We will keep car riders and bus children safe here at school until they are picked up.  Please be safe. 
 
 
Announcement for Joe Corbi's fund raiser and no school 11/13/12
This is Woodbrook School calling to remind you tomorrow, Nov 13th the school is closed.
Also, parents who place orders for Joe Corbi's fundraiser, they need to pick up their orders Wednesday, November 14th between the hours of 1PM and 4PM in the school lobby.
 
 Announcement for 11/13/12 American Educational Week
The week of Nov 12th is American Educational Week.  All first and fourth grade parents are welcomed to visit their child's classroom between 9:15 and 3:15.  Please check with your child to see what their schedule is so you can visit during an academic lesson.  Thank you.
 
Announcement for 11/12/12 American Educational Week
The week of November 12th is American Educational Week.  All kindergarten and fifth grade parents are welcomed to visit their child's class room between 9:15-3:15.  Please check with your child to see what their schedule is so you can visit during an academic lesson.
 
 
Announcement for All Students 7:30 PM Nov 8
There is school tomorrow, Friday Nov 9.
Please send in money for our Penny Wars.
The only clubs tomorrow are Baseball and Art Murals. There are NO OTHER clubs scheduled for Friday, Nov 9. If you normally have a Friday club, please send in a note stating that you are aware that your child does NOT have a Friday club this week. Again, the only clubs tomorrow are baseball and art murals please send in a note if your child usually attends a club on Fridays to confirm that you know the club is cancelled.
Finally, the PTA Fall Fundraiser has been extended until Nov 12th.
 
Announcement for Children involved in Thursday and Friday Clubs. 1:20 PM
As school was not scheduled for Thursday and Friday, Nov 8 & 9, there are no clubs scheduled on either day.  The only club which is taking place on Nov 8 & 9 is baseball.  Again, there are no after school clubs scheduled for Thursday or Friday.  We are asking that you call us in the next few minutes to confirm that you know that your child will be going home the usual way today.  Our phone number is 732 452 2901.  Thank you.
 

Announcement for Nov 6, 2012 School is open 8/9thand school is closed 11/13, Bake sale

 This is a messagefrom Woodbrook School to inform you school will be open Thursday, Nov 8th andFriday, Nov. 9th.

School will be closed Tuesday, Nov, 13th.

Please send in coins or dollars for our penny wars to helpEdison Hurricane victims.

Also you may send in baked goods for a bake sale onThursday, Nov 8th to Room 20. Please send your child to school with1.00 to purchase something from the bake sale.

All clubs and after school activities are onstarting Wednesday and will resume their normal schedule.             
 
Monday, Nov 3, 2012 1:30 Closing and Holloween Parties

Hello, this is Woodbrook with a fewreminders:

First, tomorrow is a 1:30 dismissaldue to election day.

The kindergarten schedule is asfollows:

AM kindergarten will begin at theregular time and be dismissed at 11 and PM kindergarten will begin at 11:30 andbe dismissed at 1:30.

Second, the superintendent has setall Halloween parties for tomorrow. Donations should be sent in with your childor you may label them with your child's name and teacher's name. Place them onthe blue benches in the main lobby.

The parties will be held from9:30-10:40 and the parade will begin at 10:40 and end by 11:05.

PM kindergarten will have its paradeat 11:45 and the party will follow immediately after the parade. PMkindergarten should arrive at 11:30. Donations should clearly be marked PMkindergarten with your teacher's name and dropped off on the blue bench in themain lobby at 11:30.

Finally, parents should view theparade behind the school and along side the school along the blacktop andplayground sidewalk. Please do not stand in front of the school. Parents maynot block any driveway or garage. Please park legally in streets or park in theStop and Drop lot which will be available for parents during the parade.

Class parents should report at 9:15to set up for the party.

 

Also, the lunch menus that were senthome today do not include lunch for Thursday and Friday of this week.  Please visit our website for the updatedmenu.

 

Thank you andhave a good evening.

 
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 3:15 PM  ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF
ALL EDISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED ON  
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOV 1& 2
WOODBROOK'S HALLOWEEN PARADE AND PARTY WILL BE RESCHEDULED ONCE WE KNOW OUR EXACT REOPENING DATE.  THANK YOU.
 
 
Tuesday, October 30 6 PM   All Students And All Staff
All Edison public schools are closed on Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012. 
 
Monday, October 29 All Students and All Staff  Halloween Party & Parade Change
Due to the storm, Woodbrook Halloween parties and the Woodbrook Halloween parade have been rescheduled to the same times on Friday, Nov 2.  Please hold all perishable foods until Friday, the day of the party.  As of now we expect to follow a regular lunch and day schedule for Wednesday.  On Friday, we will have early lunches in order to prepare for our parades and parties at 1:30.  Lunch aides should come in for an early lunch on Friday.  Thank you and I hope everyone keeps safe and dry.  
 
 
Announcement for Sunday Oct 28, 2012 Cancelling of clubs
This is Woodbrook School calling to remind you tomorrow Monday, Oct 29th all after school clubs are concelled.
 
 
 Announcement for Friday, Oct 26, 2012 4th & 5th graders Geographic Bee

The PTA of Woodbrook School and the National Geographic Society proudly announce a school-wide completion, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:15PM in the Multipurpose Room.
Please go to Woodbrook's website for all the information and to register.  thank you

Announcement for Friday, Oct.26,2012 Beaver Bucks

 

This is Woodbrook school callingwith a few announcements,

Parents, help your children redeemtheir Beaver Bucks through our on line system. Please go to the Woodbrookwebsite and sign in so you can click on the Beaver Bucks redemption link.Children can redeem some or all of their beaver bucks if they would like.Children do not have to redeem any of their beaver bucks if they would like tosave up for bigger prizes. Children who redeem prizes must place the correctnumber of redeemed beaver bucks in an envelope with their name, teacher and thenumber of beaver bucks in the envelope. Enjoy shopping!

                                               

Also All after school clubs are cancelled for this coming Monday, Oct 29thdo to the prediction of bad weather.

 



Announcement for Thursday, 10/25/12 5th grade photos
This is a message from Woodbrook School to inform you tomorrow Firday, Oct. 26th 5th grade photos will be taken at 11:30AM.  Please have your child wear a white or green shirt.
 
 
 
Friday, October 19, 6:15 PM  For students on Camp Bernie
This is Mrs. Cirillo calling with Camp Bernie information.
  • First, the buses just left and should arrive at about 7:00pm
  • Second, when you arrive, find your children's luggage outside and put it in the car.
  • Third, after you put your luggage in the car, come to the gym, stand in line behind your child's classroom sign in the gym and wait for your child inside the gym.
  • Fourth, you must sign your child out in the gym by going to your child’s teacher.  Children will not be released until an adult signs him or her out.
  • Fifth, do not arrive late, the children are very tired and so are the teachers.  Please do not make any of us wait for you.
  • Last, do not park around the circle, park in the stop and drop lot
  • We will see you in one hour in the gym.
 
 
 
Mrs. Ransom class only.
 

Good Evening parents we just wanted to notify you of an important letter that was sent home today in in your child’s  folders today. 

 
This is a message from Woodbrook School reminding you the Joe Corbi's Fundraiser ends this Monday, October 22nd.  Please send your child's order forms and checks in no later than Monday, Oct. 22nd.
 
Also, Monday night Oct 22nd, please join us for our first PTA meeting at 7PM in the gym.  Our guidence counselor will be discussing the HIB Bullying Policy.  Thank you
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tuesday, Oct 16 6:15pm  For students on Camp Bernie
This is Mrs. Cirillo calling with Camp Bernie information. 
F
irst, the buses just left. Please come to school at 7pm to pick up your children in the gym.
Second, you must sign your child out in the gym by going toyour child’s teacher.  Children will notbe released until an adult signs them out.
Third, do not park around the circle, park in the stop anddrop lot.
We will see you at 7pm in the gym.
 
10/12/12  All Grades
Hello, this is Mrs. Cirillo calling from Woodbrook with four quick announcements.
First, Camp Bernie is scheduled for Ms. Francovitch, Mr. Fittzhenry & Mr. Platvoet's classes for Monday and Tuesday.  Please dress your children according to the weather for Northern NJ which will be much cooler than Edison NJ.
Second, you can still order fall active wear clothing through October 20.
Third, you can still order books through our book fair on line at Scholastic.com
Finally, please remember that all students should be in their seats by 9am and should enter through the correct doors.  K&1 by the playground, 2&3 through the main doors and 4&5 through the doors by the fields.
 
Thank you and have a great weekend!
 
 
10/10/12 Pictures for grades K,1, & 2
This is a message from Woodbrook School reminding you tomorrow, Oct 11th, Kindergarten, first grade and second grade students are having their pictures taken.  Thank you
 
 
10/11/12 Pictures for grade 3,4&5
This is a message from Woodbrook School reminding you tomorrow, Oct 12th, third grade, fourth grade and fifth grade students are having their pitures taken.  Thank you
 
 
10/5/12 All Students Hobby Quest Club/Lunch Lines/PTA Thank you
Hello, this is Woodbrook School calling with three messages.
 
First, you can still register for hobby quest aviation club today and you have until Sunday to register for Mad Science.
Second, the lunch lines have been very long, please join mypaymentsplus.com to put money on account in order to give your children more time to eat and less time to wait on line.  Your other option for grades 2-5 is to send in money on Mondays and prepay for lunch.  again, you may join www.mypaymentsplus.com
And finally, the PTA and the entire Woodbrook staff are very grateful to all the volunteers who so generously gave us their time and also to the parents who sent in money with their children.  As much as it was fun for the kids to shop, it was also an educational experience for them, while encouraging them to be life-long readers. 
 
 
10/3/12 2-5 graders UNICEF & lunch lines
Hello, this is Woodbrook School calling with two messages.  First, please send in your coins or dollars for our UNICEF donation which begins this week.  Second, the lunch lines are getting very long due to the number of children ordering lunch.  Please join Mypaymentsplus.com to put money on accounts in order to give your children more time to eat and less time to wait on line.  Your other option is to send in money on Mondays and prepay for lunch.  Again, you may join www.mypaymentsplus.com  Thank you
 
 
10/3/12 1st grade students lunch forms
This is a message for first grade parents.  Lunch forms are due each Thursday.  There have been some problems with first grade orders.  Many parents are selecting more than one lunch per day.  Then, teachers have to go over lunch orders with children which takes away from instructional time.  Please be sure that you are only selecting one lunch for the day and not both the main entree plus the alternate lunch.  thank you
 
10/2/12 All Students 7:30PM Class Parent Meeting
This is Woodbrook School calling to let you know tomorrow at 7:00PM will be a class parent meeting.  all head parents and assistant parents can attend the meeting.  Thank you
 
 
 
9/30/12 All Students 7:30PM PTA bookfair
This is Woodbrook School calling to remind you the PTA bookfair is this week.  Look for your child's book fair date which will be sent home.
 
 
 
9/27/12 All Students 7:30PM Clubs
Hello, this is a message for parents who have signed up for clubs.  Please listen carefully.  Please be aware that the following clubs begin next week...spelling, grammar & poetry, math fun for grades 1 & 2, baseball and around the world fun.  You will not receive any other confirmation.  Please be sure that you send a note in to your child's teacher each and every day your child has a club so they are not dismissed as car riders, walkers or bus riders.  check the website for your club's dates and times, you will not receive another phone call.   Thank you
 
 
This is a message for first grade only from Woodbrook School to let you know the menus for next week lunches which were done wrong, will be given out Thursday, Sept. 27th and must be returned Friday, Se[t. 28th for this week only!
 
 
This is Woodbrook School calling to let you know wednesday, October 3rd at 7:00PM will be a class parent meeting.  All  class head parents and assistant parents can attend the meeting.
Also school will be closed tomorrow Sept 26th for Fall recess.
 
 
 
 
Sept 20, 2012 7:30 PM  All Students
This is Woodbrook School calling with 4 announcements.
1.  Tomorrow will be the last day to register for Math Club and PTA Clubs on line.  Payment portal will remain open for you to pay for the clubs thru the weekend.
2.  Please sign up for pre-paid food to shorten the lunch line for your children by registering at www.mypaymentsplus.com.
3.  Remember to collect your box tops...the collection is ongoing.
Finally, please send in your loose change for our Edison C.A.R.E fundraiser.  Have a great night.


 
Sept 13, 2012 7:30PM  Grades 1-5
Hello, this is Mrs. Cirillo calling from Woodbrook to invite you to join one of our Woodbrook PTA Clubs.  A flyer was sent home today.  All registration must take place on line and payment is online as well.  Please go to the Woodbrook website to register for a class.  The last day to register is Friday, Sept 21.  This is also the last day to sign up for math club.  Thank you.
 
Sept 11 7:30 PM Grades 3, 4 & 5
Hello, this is Mrs. Cirillo calling with two anncouncements:
First, Back to School night is tomorrow night for parents of students in grades 3, 4 & 5.  We will begin at 6:45pm in the gym. 
Also , any grade 5 student who is interested in drama club should come with a parent to the drama club meeting in the gym at 8:15 pm after Back to School night.  There will be a fee for this club, so if you plan on joining, you may want to bring a check and sign up at the meeting.
Thank you.
 
Sept 9, 2012 7:30PM
Hello this is Mrs. Cirillo calling with five announcements.
First, tomorrow is back to school night for grades, K, 1 & 2 beginning at 6:45 pm in the gym.
Second, math club orientation for parents who are new to math club in grades 3, 4 & 5 is at 7:30pm in the gym.
Third, you can sign up for math club on line at our school website now.
Fourth, Back to School night for grades 3, 4 & 5 will be on Wednesday night. 
Finally, there will be a drama club meeting on Wednesday night for fifth grade children and parents after Back to School night on Wednesday.  If you are interested in joining drama club with Mrs. DiDonato this year, come to the gym at 8:15 on Wednesday night.
 
There are two announcements for Sept 5.  The blue print is for grade one and the red print below is for grades K, 2, 3 4 & 5.
 
September 5, 2012 FIRST GRADE STUDENTS ONLY
Hello, this is Mrs. Cirillo calling with 5 short announcements.
First, congratulations to all the boys and girls who did awonderful  job with arrival and dismissalon the first day of school.  Parents, youdid a great job as well.  I trulyappreciate it.
Next, first grade children will go straight to their classroomstomorrow, they will not line up outside. 
Also, first grade parents have a lunch menu for nextweek.  Those orders and lunch money aredue tomorrow for first grade only.
Next, everyone should have received many forms to fill outand return in the blue Edison folders as well as the PTA folders.  Please get that information back to ustomorrow if possible.
Next, the most important paper is the pink dismissal choicepaper.  Check the first box if you wouldlike us to dismiss your child the way they were dismissed today.
Finally, everyone, thank you so much for being patient while waiting for the buses.  The beginning of the year is always hectic,so please remain at the bus stops, your bus will be there for you.
Have a wonderful night.
September 5, 2012   7:30PM  ALL STUDENTS
Hello, this is Mrs. Cirillo calling with 6 short announcements.

First, congratulations to all the boys and girls who did awonderful  job with arrival and dismissalon the first day of school.  Parents, youdid a great job as well.  I trulyappreciate it.

Next,, kindergarten will still line up outside as long as itis not raining.

Next,  5thgrade parents are invited to attend a Camp Bernie meeting either tomorrow nightat JP Stevens High School or Monday night at Edison High School.  The meeting begins at 7PM.

Next,  everyone shouldhave received many forms to fill out and return in the blue Edison folders aswell as the PTA folders.  Please get thatinformation back to us tomorrow if possible.

Next, the most important paper is the pink dismissal choicepaper.  Check the first box if you wouldlike us to dismiss your child the way they were dismissed today.

Finally, everyone, thank you so much for being patient while waiting for the buses.  The beginning of the year is always hectic,so please remain at the bus stops, your bus will be there for you.

Have a wonderful night.

 

September 4, 2012 7:35 PM All Students
Hello, this is Mrs. Cirillo calling from Woodbrook to welcome you all back.  I have several important announcements.  During the first few days of school, buses will be late, some very late.  Please do not leave the bus stop, the bus will come.  Kindergarten parents, specifically, should remain at their bus stops and not leave.  Have your cell phone with you.  Car riders and walkers, please remember that arrival begins no earlier than 8:40am and all children should be in their seats by 9am.  Parents should remember that there is no parking in the stop and drop lot.  If you would like to walk your child to the door, you must park on Robin Road or in a legal spot on a side street.  Fourth and fifth grade children are to enter through the fourth grade door by the fields past the playground.  Second and third grade children are to enter by the main doors and kindergarten and first grade children are to enter by the first grade doors.  If it is not raining, kindergarten and first grade children will be able to line up outside by the playground on the first day of school.  If it is raining, the children will go inside to their classrooms and only kindergarten parents will be permitted inside the first grade hallway with their children.  I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday morning!
 

September 4, 2012 7:30PM FIRST GRADE ONLY

Hello, this is Mrs. Cirillo from Woodbrook calling to remind all first grade parents who would like their children to receive lunch from our school cafeteria Wednesday, Thursday or Friday this week to please send in the menu marked with your child’s choices with money for each meal on the first day of school.  This was mailed home with your child’s welcome letter in late August.  It is also available on our website in the virtual backpack under first grade lunch.

Also, if it is raining during arrival on Wednesday, Sept 5, the first grade boys and girls will not be able to line up outside with parents, but will have to go straight into their classrooms through the first grade door by the playground.  We will have adults and 5th grade patrols to direct all walkers and bus riders to the correct doors.  Let’s hope it doesn’t rain.  Thank you and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow beginning at 8:40 am.

September 3, 2012 7:30 PM  FOR KINDERGARTEN ONLY

Hello, this is Mrs. Cirillo calling from Woodbrook to remind all kindergarten parents  that tomorrow is kindergarten orientation.  Orientation begins at 2pm for morning kindergartners and 2:45pm for afternoon kindergartners.  All children should come to the gym first with their parents and then will meet their new friends and teachers in their classrooms. Parents will join children after a short orientation in the gym.  Please bring any immunization updates with you tomorrow.    I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!  Have a good night.

 

Aug 27, 2012 7:30 PM

Message for Mrs. Ciccarella’s class only

This is Mrs. Cirillo calling from Woodbrook School.  Welcome to Mrs. Ciccarella’s classroom.  Today, Monday, August 27, I am mailing a letter to you describing the types of severe allergies some students have in Mrs. Ciccarella’s class.  The letter will be posted on line in the virtual backpack at the Woodbrook website.  It is very important that everybody follow the letter, warnings and requirements very carefully.  It is for the safety and well being of all of the children in Mrs. Ciccarella’s class. If you do not receive this letter, please look at the virtual backpack on line or call me directly at 732 452 2901.   Thank you, I look forward to seeing you next week.