FIRST BRANCH

Weekend Newsletter

Dec 16-17, 2023

Janet Cash, Principal

Dan Rivers, Associate Principal

Jill Interlandi, Newsletter Coordinator & 4th Grade Teacher

UPCOMING EVENTS

Middle School Spirit Week Begins

12/18: Flannel Day

12/19: Elementary School Ugly/Fun Sweater Day

12/20: Deck the Halls Day

wear holiday accessories, jewelry, lights, etc.

12/21: Candy Cane Day

wear red and white or holiday colors

12/20 & 12/29 The Great Book Giveaway at First Branch Elementary

12/21: Early Release, 12 pm Dismissal

12/22: Holiday Break Begins, No School

1/4: Community Dinner and Dialogue

REMINDERS

STUDENT HANDBOOK

First Branch Basketball Schedule

Lunch Menus

December Lunch Tunbridge

December Lunch Chelsea

First Branch Ski Program is Back!

2023-2024 First Branch Trailblazer Ski Program

Hello First Branch!

Good Morning,

Report cards from the first trimester are out. These went home in backpacks last week. If you did not receive a report card please let our front office know.

5/6 Course Summaries

Janet Cash

Principal, First Branch Unified District

First Branch Elementary

Great Book Give Away

Volunteer Sign Up

The Friends of First Branch are looking for a few more volunteers on 12/19 & 12/20. Sign up for as long or as short as you’d like to help students pick out and wrap books and a mug for their family. This event takes place during library class in our school library. Bring your favorite tape dispenser if you can! Please contact Eliza at eminnucci@wrvsu.org if you are interested.

Take it to the HOOP!

Third and Fourth Grade students did an amazing job at their game this week! An excellent display of sportsmanship by all and the Middle School referees were a crowd pleaser!

Get more info at www.reallygreatsite.com

Cookies Around The World

With guidance from our dedicated teachers and enthusiastic support from parent volunteers and community members, students at First Branch Elementary had the opportunity to learn about different cultures while mixing, rolling, and baking an array of delicious cookies representing various traditions.

Staff Spotlight

Caitlin Fuller

How long have you worked for First Branch?

I started at First Branch in October.

What is your favorite thing about working at First Branch?

I love the sense of community and getting to know students. Learning more about the middle schoolers through their “All About Me” PechaKucha presentations has been great.

What brings you joy?

Receiving cards in the mail, listening to live music, and my dog.

What do you want people to know about your job?

Later this year, the 8th graders will be starting their Capstone projects. My hope is to connect our students with mentors in the community. If you’re interested in working with our students or know anyone in the community who would be a good fit, please let me know! cfuller@wrvsu.org

What is one fun fact about you?

My goal is to visit all 50 states, and I have four left to go.

Riddle Me This!

Do you know the answer? Let Ms. Allen know by swinging by and letting her know or via email: callen@wrvsu.org

Local Events

WRVSU CALENDARS

2023-24 CALENDAR

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