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Dear Members of the WTPS Community,
Dear Members of the WTPS Community,
It is hard to believe that one month ago, we were reporting to the community that hundreds of students and staff members were testing positive for COVID. I am happy to report that we have had many consecutive weeks showing dramatic decreases. Today, we have only eighteen positive COVID cases among our students and staff members.
It is hard to believe that one month ago, we were reporting to the community that hundreds of students and staff members were testing positive for COVID. I am happy to report that we have had many consecutive weeks showing dramatic decreases. Today, we have only eighteen positive COVID cases among our students and staff members.
Recognizing similar reductions in COVID cases across New Jersey, yesterday, Governor Murphy announced a new direction for masking in schools. While Governor Murphy did not lift the masking requirement completely, he allowed local school boards the option to keep, modify, or make masking optional starting on March 7th. In response to this news, the Wayne Schools will be modifying our COVID policies to make masking optional for all students, staff, and visitors effective March 7th. We will continue to provide updates should there be any additional guidance.
Recognizing similar reductions in COVID cases across New Jersey, yesterday, Governor Murphy announced a new direction for masking in schools. While Governor Murphy did not lift the masking requirement completely, he allowed local school boards the option to keep, modify, or make masking optional starting on March 7th. In response to this news, the Wayne Schools will be modifying our COVID policies to make masking optional for all students, staff, and visitors effective March 7th. We will continue to provide updates should there be any additional guidance.
Wayne Hills Students Win 2022 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for their Artwork
Wayne Hills Students Win 2022 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for their Artwork
Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized some of America’s most celebrated artists while they were teenagers, including: Andy Warhol, Richard Avedon, Idelle Weber, Ken Burns, Paul Chan, and Kay WalkingStick. WHHS Junior art student Wenrui Zhang, won two awards in the 2022 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and Senior Jaein Han, won one.
Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized some of America’s most celebrated artists while they were teenagers, including: Andy Warhol, Richard Avedon, Idelle Weber, Ken Burns, Paul Chan, and Kay WalkingStick. WHHS Junior art student Wenrui Zhang, won two awards in the 2022 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and Senior Jaein Han, won one.
Wenrui was honored with the Silver Key Award (Editorial Cartoon sponsored by The Herb Block Foundation) for her work "Hunger" and the Gold Key Award (Drawing & Illustration) for her piece "Limited Time". "Hunger" will now go on to be judged at the National Level.
Wenrui was honored with the Silver Key Award (Editorial Cartoon sponsored by The Herb Block Foundation) for her work "Hunger" and the Gold Key Award (Drawing & Illustration) for her piece "Limited Time". "Hunger" will now go on to be judged at the National Level.
Jaein Han received a Silver Key for her 2 piece artwork called "Stage Masks". Jaein was inspired by the tragedy/comedy masks in drama. The piece is about how people tend to hide their true emotions behind practiced facial expressions.
Jaein Han received a Silver Key for her 2 piece artwork called "Stage Masks". Jaein was inspired by the tragedy/comedy masks in drama. The piece is about how people tend to hide their true emotions behind practiced facial expressions.
This is a remarkable achievement for Wenrui and Jaein, whose work was recognized by a panel of creative professionals as the most outstanding work submitted among their peers in all of Northern NJ.
This is a remarkable achievement for Wenrui and Jaein, whose work was recognized by a panel of creative professionals as the most outstanding work submitted among their peers in all of Northern NJ.
"Limited Time" by Wenrui Zhang
"Hunger" by Wenrui Zhang
"Stage Masks" by Jaein Han
APT Kicks Off
APT Kicks Off
One School, One Book Program
One School, One Book Program
The APT School Community will be participating in a One School, One Book program during the month of February where all students, teachers and staff members will be reading The World According to Humphrey by Betty Birney. Prior to the kick-off, students were given clues to guess the title of the book.
The APT School Community will be participating in a One School, One Book program during the month of February where all students, teachers and staff members will be reading The World According to Humphrey by Betty Birney. Prior to the kick-off, students were given clues to guess the title of the book.
With the “One School, One Book” program, the aim is to build a community of readers at school. Everyone – students, parents, teachers, even administrative staff will all be following along together.
With the “One School, One Book” program, the aim is to build a community of readers at school. Everyone – students, parents, teachers, even administrative staff will all be following along together.
As students and staff read the book together, they will be participating in discussions about the book, the characters, new vocabulary and how the lessons in the book relate to APT 's Code of Conduct policy called “PAWS UP.”
As students and staff read the book together, they will be participating in discussions about the book, the characters, new vocabulary and how the lessons in the book relate to APT 's Code of Conduct policy called “PAWS UP.”
Wayne Hills High School Photography Program's Third Annual Gallery Night.
Wayne Hills High School Photography Program's Third Annual Gallery Night.
The Wayne Hills Photography program successfully completed their third annual gallery night. With over 200 student images on display, parents, families, friends and the community were welcomed to peruse the works and enjoy a night out.
The Wayne Hills Photography program successfully completed their third annual gallery night. With over 200 student images on display, parents, families, friends and the community were welcomed to peruse the works and enjoy a night out.
Special thank you to the WHHS Jazz band who helped set the mood for this special event. Gallery Night raised $2,000 in donations in just two hours which will help provide additional gear and experiences to the photo program.
Special thank you to the WHHS Jazz band who helped set the mood for this special event. Gallery Night raised $2,000 in donations in just two hours which will help provide additional gear and experiences to the photo program.
Elementary Students Celebrate National School Counseling Week
Elementary Students Celebrate National School Counseling Week
The 2022 Winter Olympics kicked off just in time for National School Counseling Week. Students went for the gold by dressing up each day with Olympic-themed spirit days for the week of February 7-11. School Counselors focus on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, career and social/emotional development. They also work with teachers, parents and other educators to provide an educational system where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic and optimistic aspirations for themselves. More Counseling resources for elementary students can be found at the Wayne Township Elementary School Counseling Website (https://sites.google.com/wayneschools.com/esc).
The 2022 Winter Olympics kicked off just in time for National School Counseling Week. Students went for the gold by dressing up each day with Olympic-themed spirit days for the week of February 7-11. School Counselors focus on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, career and social/emotional development. They also work with teachers, parents and other educators to provide an educational system where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic and optimistic aspirations for themselves. More Counseling resources for elementary students can be found at the Wayne Township Elementary School Counseling Website (https://sites.google.com/wayneschools.com/esc).
Special Education Parent Advisory Group
Special Education Parent Advisory Group
January Meeting Rescheduled
January Meeting Rescheduled
Due to scheduling conflicts, the January meeting date has been updated to:
Due to scheduling conflicts, the January meeting date has been updated to:
Tuesday, February 15th at 7:30pm
Tuesday, February 15th at 7:30pm
Anthony Wayne Middle School Library
Anthony Wayne Middle School Library
Refreshments will be provided.
Refreshments will be provided.
Child Care will be available.
Child Care will be available.
Presentation by Student Services Department.
Presentation by Student Services Department.
ABCofIEP_Flyer.pdf
Community Flyers
Community Flyers
Important Dates
Important Dates
Friday, February 18: Minimal Day-Start of Winter Recess/Presidents' Day
Monday, February 21: No School for Winter Recess/Presidents' Day
Thursday, February 24: BOE Regular Meeting at 7:30 pm at Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 475 Valley Road
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