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Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:
As we settle into the routine of the new school year, I hope your experience has been very positive. I am writing today to make you aware that this year, we are excited to continue our goal for student and staff wellness, which includes wellness weekends. Wellness weekends represent a break away from school responsibilities. During each of the three wellness weekends, students do not have any obligations to the school district. That means no homework, no tests or quizzes, and no due dates scheduled directly before or after a wellness weekend. We hope this goal will lead to healthier students, employees, and families.
As we settle into the routine of the new school year, I hope your experience has been very positive. I am writing today to make you aware that this year, we are excited to continue our goal for student and staff wellness, which includes wellness weekends. Wellness weekends represent a break away from school responsibilities. During each of the three wellness weekends, students do not have any obligations to the school district. That means no homework, no tests or quizzes, and no due dates scheduled directly before or after a wellness weekend. We hope this goal will lead to healthier students, employees, and families.
Wellness weekends for the 2019-2020 school year are scheduled as follows:
Wellness weekends for the 2019-2020 school year are scheduled as follows:
November 27 - December 1 - Thanksgiving Weekend
November 27 - December 1 - Thanksgiving Weekend
February 14-17 - Presidents’ Weekend
February 14-17 - Presidents’ Weekend
May 22-25 - Memorial Day Weekend
May 22-25 - Memorial Day Weekend
Last year, each school promoted a number of activities and sponsored a variety of wellness programs to help students maintain a healthy balance. We will continue to do the same this year.
Last year, each school promoted a number of activities and sponsored a variety of wellness programs to help students maintain a healthy balance. We will continue to do the same this year.
At home, parents can help by considering the following questions:
At home, parents can help by considering the following questions:
How is it possible for children to maintain a healthy balance?
How is it possible for children to maintain a healthy balance?
What can I do to help my child?
What can I do to help my child?
What is my child’s stress level?
What is my child’s stress level?
What can we do as a school community to help?
What can we do as a school community to help?
As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at
As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Mark Toback, Ed.D.
Mark Toback, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent of Schools
Wayne Hills High School World Studies Teacher Attended the Human Rights Education (HRE) Summer Institute at the University of San Francisco
Wayne Hills High School World Studies Teacher Attended the Human Rights Education (HRE) Summer Institute at the University of San Francisco
Wayne Hills High School World Studies teacher, John Terry, returned to this school year from an inspiring experience attending the Human Rights Education (HRE) Summer Institute at the University of San Francisco. During the HRE Institute Mr. Terry attended a professional learning opportunity at Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay. In the early 1900s, Angel Island served as an immigration station where immigrants were detained and interrogated. The day at Angel Island provided Mr. Terry an opportunity to reflect on human rights issues and the nuanced history of immigration in the United States. Mr. Terry is excited to use what he learned from the summer institute to help make the new Human Rights and Contemporary Issues courses offered by the World Studies Department more robust and meaningful. Educators in Wayne who are interested in attending HRE events are encouraged to reach out to him at jterry@wayneschools.com to learn more.
Wayne Hills High School World Studies teacher, John Terry, returned to this school year from an inspiring experience attending the Human Rights Education (HRE) Summer Institute at the University of San Francisco. During the HRE Institute Mr. Terry attended a professional learning opportunity at Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay. In the early 1900s, Angel Island served as an immigration station where immigrants were detained and interrogated. The day at Angel Island provided Mr. Terry an opportunity to reflect on human rights issues and the nuanced history of immigration in the United States. Mr. Terry is excited to use what he learned from the summer institute to help make the new Human Rights and Contemporary Issues courses offered by the World Studies Department more robust and meaningful. Educators in Wayne who are interested in attending HRE events are encouraged to reach out to him at jterry@wayneschools.com to learn more.
Students"Caught Being Good" at AWMS!
Students"Caught Being Good" at AWMS!
Wayne PD, AWMS's Class II Officer, Jim Faber, is on the lookout for students being good citizens. Pictured here, 6th grader Michael was caught demonstrating good citizenship. Mr. Faber presented Michael with a coupon for a slice of pizza and soda. Keep up the good work, Officer Faber and AW Stallions!
Wayne PD, AWMS's Class II Officer, Jim Faber, is on the lookout for students being good citizens. Pictured here, 6th grader Michael was caught demonstrating good citizenship. Mr. Faber presented Michael with a coupon for a slice of pizza and soda. Keep up the good work, Officer Faber and AW Stallions!
JFK Elementary School and Wayne Valley High School Partner to Bring the 2nd and 7 Initiative to Wayne
JFK Elementary School and Wayne Valley High School Partner to Bring the 2nd and 7 Initiative to Wayne
JFK Elementary School partnered with the Wayne Valley High School Athletic Department to participate in a literacy initiative organized by the 2nd and 7 Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to promote reading by providing free books and positive role models to kids in need while encouraging young athletes of the community to pay it forward.
JFK Elementary School partnered with the Wayne Valley High School Athletic Department to participate in a literacy initiative organized by the 2nd and 7 Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to promote reading by providing free books and positive role models to kids in need while encouraging young athletes of the community to pay it forward.
Accompanied by Wayne Valley High School's Athletic Director, David Drozjock, captains from the fall sports teams visited JFK's second grade classrooms to read to students and discuss the importance of being unique. Each student received his/her own copy of the book, "The Hog Mollies and the Amazing Aquatic Adventure". The high school captains also answered questions from the students, assisted in a writing activity, wrote motivational messages in the 2nd graders' books, and stressed the importance of reading all while building meaningful connections in their community. Overall, it was an amazing experience for the elementary and high school students and exceeded all expectations. There are even plans in place to invite the winter and spring captains back to JFK for additional activities that promote literacy and provide opportunities to build our community from within.
Accompanied by Wayne Valley High School's Athletic Director, David Drozjock, captains from the fall sports teams visited JFK's second grade classrooms to read to students and discuss the importance of being unique. Each student received his/her own copy of the book, "The Hog Mollies and the Amazing Aquatic Adventure". The high school captains also answered questions from the students, assisted in a writing activity, wrote motivational messages in the 2nd graders' books, and stressed the importance of reading all while building meaningful connections in their community. Overall, it was an amazing experience for the elementary and high school students and exceeded all expectations. There are even plans in place to invite the winter and spring captains back to JFK for additional activities that promote literacy and provide opportunities to build our community from within.
PTO Browse and Shop
PTO Browse and Shop
This week the Wayne PTO Council’s Browse N Shop Thrift store reopened in a beautiful new location. The store can now be found at 1502 Hamburg Tpk. in the same building as the Adult Community Center.
This week the Wayne PTO Council’s Browse N Shop Thrift store reopened in a beautiful new location. The store can now be found at 1502 Hamburg Tpk. in the same building as the Adult Community Center.
The store accepts gently used donations from clothing to houseware, books, season items, accessories, toys, kitchenware, etc. Donations can be accepted during regular business hours or dropped off in a bin after hours. All proceeds go to the PTO Council Scholarship fund for Wayne Hills and Wayne Valley High School graduating seniors.
The store accepts gently used donations from clothing to houseware, books, season items, accessories, toys, kitchenware, etc. Donations can be accepted during regular business hours or dropped off in a bin after hours. All proceeds go to the PTO Council Scholarship fund for Wayne Hills and Wayne Valley High School graduating seniors.
The hours of operation are Tuesday through Thursday, 10am to 6pm. Come visit and “Browse N Shop”!
The hours of operation are Tuesday through Thursday, 10am to 6pm. Come visit and “Browse N Shop”!
ELECTION DAY:
ELECTION DAY:
November 5, 2019
November 5, 2019
REMINDER: Some of the polling locations have been moved out of the schools. The schools that will still serve as a polling location are Ryerson, Theunis Dey, Pines Lake, and Packanack Elementary Schools.
REMINDER: Some of the polling locations have been moved out of the schools. The schools that will still serve as a polling location are Ryerson, Theunis Dey, Pines Lake, and Packanack Elementary Schools.
Community Flyers
Community Flyers
Important Dates
Important Dates
Next BOE Meeting: Thursday, October 17, 2019- 7:30 p.m. Municipal Bldg., Council Chambers, 475 Valley Rd.
Next BOE Meeting: Thursday, October 17, 2019- 7:30 p.m. Municipal Bldg., Council Chambers, 475 Valley Rd.
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