“A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.”
Robert Heinlein, American author
Hello Jewels Parents and Caregivers,
I hope this message finds you and your family well. Please be reminded that students are encouraged to wear red, black, green, and yellow on Fridays in February to celebrate Black History Month. The dress code must still be followed (no leggings, torn clothing, catsuits…etc).
WRJ Events this week
February 14 Heart Day
Students participated in heart-healthy activities to support heart health
(American Heart Association initiative)
Upcoming Black History Month Events
*February 17 Nettie Nana Puppet Show
*February 23 Theater Arts Presents “The Sul of America” at Willingboro High School
*February 27 Fourth Grade Blacks in Wax Walkthrough
*February 28, Students will present at an all-school assembly during the day with an encore performance for families that evening.
What’s New?
School is closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, to celebrate Presidents Day
Our partners at Parkway Baptist Church are hosting a Black History Month Contest and have extended an invitation for all of our community to participate. Please consider participating. Information was shared in the last weekly message. Please reach out to Principal Ash if you need the information shared again. The deadline has been extended to March 19, 2023.
Important Reminders:
There is no supervision for students being dropped off at school before the teacher starts time at 8:40 AM. If you arrive before that time with your child you must remain with them until teachers are on duty. Dropping students off before 8:40 AM and leaving them unattended on school grounds places your student in a situation where there is no adult available or responsible for being sure they are monitored.
If you want to avoid the congestion in the school lot, you may park on the street along the walkway connected to the school or on any of the adjacent streets. There are crossing guards on duty to assist you and your child with crossing onto the property safely.
Student parties are not hosted in school. Treat bags and other party items will be passed out to students at the end of the school day.
Willingboro School District has a uniform dress code. All students are required to adhere to the policy. This is not a Principal Ash rule. This is a board-approved mandate that is enforced by all teachers and staff at WRJ, including Principal Ash. If you are concerned about your child being cold please be sure that they wear a long sleeve shirt underneath the uniform shirt. If you need more uniform attire, please contact Ms. Bennett (gbennett@wboe.net).
Please be reminded that uniform violations are a Code of Conduct violation and may be responded to with board-approved disciplinary actions, including but not limited to withdrawal of privileges, such as participation in extracurricular activities, recess and field trips)
You may find the Uniform Dress code on our District Website or click this link2021-2022 DRESS CODE: https://5il.co/vxpy . There have been no changes since the update in 2021.
Hoodies are not are part of the dress code and should be removed when the student enters the classroom.
All for one and one for all
Uniform closet that provides free, clean uniforms to any student who needs one (Donations are welcome)
A Cold weather closet for students who need jackets and coats (Donations are welcome)
School supply chest for students who need to replenish school supplies throughout the year