Dan White, Ed.D.

Husband, Father, Technology Innovation Coach, Adjunct Professor, Opinions are my own

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Thanks to the CPS Elementary Science team, WBP 1st Grade Team had an opportunity to experiment with Lego Spike kits today! They are equipped to use these tools with students as we move into teaching Physical Properties and Motion and Energy units in the 2nd quarter.

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Western Branch Primary is proud to announce our 2024-25 Literacy Teacher of the Year Mrs. Walter!!!! Her love of literacy and teaching students to develop their phonemic awareness and early reading and writing skills is contagious. Congratulations Mrs. Walter! #CPSCelebrates

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WBP Families,
Baby Bruins must have their badges daily. Please view this video that encourages all students to wear their badge...
https://t.co/rPvf9GmVsM

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These Baby Bruins were recognized as the October Students of the Month for showing strong character. Way to go! #WeAreBruins

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Special Shout Out to these Baby Bruins who were rewarded today with a special trip to the Book Vending Machine for "Being a Bruin" in the month of October. Way to go! #WeAreBruins

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Mrs. Hartman's class played pass the pumpkin as they sang and kept the beat with a drum in their music class.

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These Baby Bruins have had a big week! First, they earned special incentives as a top-earning class in our Boosterthon. Next, they rocked our DanceFit day. And, they finished strong at a dance party with special guests for 10 days as Lanyard Leaders- well done! #WeAreBruins

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Our WBP Bruins exceeded their Boosterthon fundraising goal! One fundraising incentive for reaching the goal was "Slime Mrs. Parke and Mrs. Napier." They held up their end of the bargain this morning on the morning news. #WeAreBruins

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WBP Anchored4Life team leaders had their first meeting this week! They were introduced to the Team Leader role. They agreed that the quote, "Be a rainbow in someone else's cloud." by Dr. Maya Angelou, would be the words that guide their work @ WBP. Thanks Team Leaders! @a4lclub

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The Baby Bruins in two KG classes were greeted by a special visitor at recess this week! The visit from a tree frog turned into a teachable moment about the ecosystem around the school and life cycles. #WeAreBruins

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Thanks to our fantastic PTA, the Baby Bruins who earned a bookmark for being a BRUIN (B- Be Respectful, R- Responsible, U- Use Safe Hands & Feet, I- Include Everyone, or N- Nice Attitude) received a free book from the book vending machine this week. #WeAreBruins

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Thank you to our Staff, the WBP PTA, CPS FACE, and Student Attendance Offices for your support of the Western Branch Primary Community at our Information Night this week. We were inspired, engaged, and empowered with valuable info to promote student success this year.

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The Baby Bruins at WBP learned sign language this week in celebration of the International Week of the Deaf. Please join us in our celebration by learning to sign some basic color word signs! See the video here.... https://t.co/dROrgA5076

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September is Attendance Awareness Month!
ICYMI, this year free breakfast & lunch is provided for all students at WBP. If you're ever in a hurry, add time to your mornings and let School Nutrition provide your Bruin with a nutritious meal free of charge! #AttendanceMattersVA

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Congratulations Ms. Staub, Western Branch Primary's 2024-25 Teacher of the Year!

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Congratulations Mrs. DeVries! Western Branch Primary's 2024-25 Support Staff of the Year!

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Meet the fantastic School Counseling team at WBP! Teachers and staff received additional training this week on the Zones of Regulation from their counselors. When students identify their feelings and emotions, they are empowered with a foundation in self-regulation.

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The Baby Bruins were introduced to our "We are Bruins" themed PBIS procedures this week. We learned to identify our feelings using the Zones of Regulation, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Use Safe Hands & Feet. #WeAreBruins #ZonesOfRegulation

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Thank you to our students and families for joining us at the 2024-25 Meet and Greet today! WBP is prepared for a strong start and fantastic year!

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The MTSS Framework has been a key focus of our professional learning this week. MTSS ensures all stakeholders receive the supports needed to demonstrate proficiency in academics, behavior, and attendance.