March 1, 2026

We sincerely thank our CPI families for taking the time to attend our CPI Night. Your partnership and commitment to your child’s early learning truly make a difference. Our teachers did an outstanding job sharing helpful information, practical strategies, and insights to help them learn at home. We are grateful for the strong home–school connection that continues to make Western Branch Primary such a special place for our future Bruins. Paws Up for a great start!

Peake Parent University 

Around the World Family Night- March 5th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @ Deep Creek High School. No registration required

Parent Cafe- March 17th from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. @ Lifestyle Center at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center- Register at https://forms.office.com/r/i0aBVuksxS?origin=lprLink

Highlighted Webinar

IXL for Parents- https://zoom.us/clips/share/wiOZJpDKS5-C0kLn1bnF1A

This webinar will teach parents about the IXL learning platform, discuss how your child’s teachers are using it in class, and how you can use it at home to help your child grow.

A Joyful Surprise is Headed Your Way!

We are participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child’s art. Right now, children are busy creating colorful, fun artwork, and soon you will receive a personalized order form.

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:  Over 50 keepsake products featuring your child’s artwork. Many of the products are less than $20. A percentage of every order goes right back to our school. Safe, secure online ordering at ArtToRemember.com

 As we continue capturing all the special moments of this school year, we need your help! Please remember to send any photos from school events to wbpyearbook26@gmail.com. The more pictures we receive, the better our yearbook will be—helping us showcase the smiles, celebrations, and memories that make Western Branch Primary such a special place. Thank you for helping us preserve this year’s Bruin memories!

We are excited to invite our Western Branch Primary families to explore our Virtual Winter Art Gallery! Our talented Bruins have been working hard to develop their artistic skills, and this gallery highlights their imagination, effort, and progress so far this year. Please take a few moments to view the gallery using the link below and feel free to share it on social media so our entire community can celebrate the wonderful work of our young artists! Link to Winter Art Gallery

 VLP Family Resources- click the link to find many resources to support students in literacy. This link provides Ideas like how to help your child with reading and spelling new words, and so much more! VDOE Family Resources- VDOE Family Supports for Reading is another resource developed by the VDOE with a variety of supports for families to use at home. 

Spring Picture Day is coming on Tuesday, March 3!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT69NDRH. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Tuesday, March 3. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

 Your participation in PTA is more important than ever!  We would love to reach 100% membership this year, so please join the PTA.  We welcome all adult members (parents, grandparents, relatives, and friends).  You can join the PTA HERE. 

Our counselors, Ms. Dawson, Mrs. K-B, and Mrs. Evans, have developed a weekly newsletter for November to inform you about the lessons they will be teaching in their classes this month.  In addition, this week's newsletter has MORE information for families —Sleep Hygiene. Click Here

Welcome to Western Branch Primary- View our video about many of our procedures. 

Bruins Wear Badges- Click here for a video about our Bruins and how they wear their badges every day. Our badges are used every day for getting lunch, checking out library books, and much more! Badge Information from CPS

District Calendar. Don’t miss an event or a deadline. A printable version of our district calendar is also available here.

Student Handbook. Review Chesapeake Public Schools' policies for students. 

ParentVUE Information- ParentVUE information and forgotten passwords. 

CPSCHOOLSVA The mobile app for our district. With our app, you can easily access school events, news updates, and even emergency notifications.

Transportation Information. Directions for finding your student’s bus stop are located here. 

Our instructional day begins promptly, and “Power Up” is one of the most important blocks of the morning. During this time, students receive targeted support, enrichment, and intervention designed to meet their individual learning needs—especially in reading and foundational skills. When students arrive late, they miss critical instruction that sets the tone for the entire day. Please help your child start strong by ensuring they are at school on time each morning and ready to learn. Every minute matters!

Set up your ParentVue account to submit absentee notes, check grades, and see up-to-date attendance. ( Report an Absence in ParentVue)

HOURS: Western Branch Primary will begin accepting students at 7:15 a.m. Classes begin at 7:35 a.m. Students are considered tardy when they arrive after 7:35. We dismiss at 2:04. Our office hours are 7:00-3:00 each day.

IMPORTANT DATES:

March 2nd- Read Across America Day- Wear Shirt with a book character OR Dress like a book character

March 3rd- Spring Picture Day (Individual & Classes)

March 4th- WHRO Van for PreK & K

March 6th- Teacher Workday Elementary Only (No students)

March 9th- Wear a shirt with a female on it (International Women's Day 3/8)

March 9-13th- Book Fair 

March 12th- Book Fair Night 4:00-7:00 PM