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Pines Lake Elementary School's Core Word Communication Station
Pines Lake Elementary School's Core Word Communication Station
Pines Lake Elementary school is the first school in Wayne to install communication boards on its playgrounds. Developed by one of the Speech/Language Specialists at Pines Lake, Catherine Fredericks, these boards are designed to enable students and staff to interact in a fun way with students who are not yet able to effectively interact verbally with their peers. The presence of these boards increases awareness of the value of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) while participating in a naturalistic environment.
Pines Lake Elementary school is the first school in Wayne to install communication boards on its playgrounds. Developed by one of the Speech/Language Specialists at Pines Lake, Catherine Fredericks, these boards are designed to enable students and staff to interact in a fun way with students who are not yet able to effectively interact verbally with their peers. The presence of these boards increases awareness of the value of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) while participating in a naturalistic environment.
The first such customized playground board was installed in April at the Wayne Handicapped Accessible Playground on Greenrale Avenue. Developed by Mrs. Fredericks, the “Communication Station” was the first customized playground board in the state of New Jersey. Wayne Township continues to be at the forefront of providing AAC opportunities throughout the community.
The first such customized playground board was installed in April at the Wayne Handicapped Accessible Playground on Greenrale Avenue. Developed by Mrs. Fredericks, the “Communication Station” was the first customized playground board in the state of New Jersey. Wayne Township continues to be at the forefront of providing AAC opportunities throughout the community.
Packanack Lake Fire Company Visits Packanack School
Packanack Lake Fire Company Visits Packanack School
Packanack Lake Fire Company #5 firefighters visited Packanack Elementary School on October 19th to present and demonstrate vitally important fire prevention and safety information to Packanack 1st Graders. The children were motivated and eager to watch the presentation.
Packanack Lake Fire Company #5 firefighters visited Packanack Elementary School on October 19th to present and demonstrate vitally important fire prevention and safety information to Packanack 1st Graders. The children were motivated and eager to watch the presentation.
Harnessing Human Energy Contest at Schyuler Colfax Middle School
Harnessing Human Energy Contest at Schyuler Colfax Middle School
Schuyler Colfax Middle School 8th grade science teachers, Mrs. McNamara, Mrs. Schneider, Mrs. Franks, and Mrs. Molk; paraprofessionals, Mrs. Unger and Mrs. Kasper, as well as, SRO Officer Ferray guided SCMS students through a "Harnessing Human Energy Contest".
Schuyler Colfax Middle School 8th grade science teachers, Mrs. McNamara, Mrs. Schneider, Mrs. Franks, and Mrs. Molk; paraprofessionals, Mrs. Unger and Mrs. Kasper, as well as, SRO Officer Ferray guided SCMS students through a "Harnessing Human Energy Contest".
The students were challenged to take on the role of mechanical engineers to design a tool that could collect energy from the human body. The next part of their task was to transfer that energy into a battery that could charge an electrical device needed by rescue workers. The energy system needed to be appropriately labeled, described and supported by scientific articles. It was then presented to their classes. The final posters were displayed on the walls in the school.
The students were challenged to take on the role of mechanical engineers to design a tool that could collect energy from the human body. The next part of their task was to transfer that energy into a battery that could charge an electrical device needed by rescue workers. The energy system needed to be appropriately labeled, described and supported by scientific articles. It was then presented to their classes. The final posters were displayed on the walls in the school.
Officer Dennis Ferray, SCMS's SRO, helped introduce the project to the students and reached out to first responders to help choose the best invention. It was great for the students to be able to relate what they were learning in school to real life.
Officer Dennis Ferray, SCMS's SRO, helped introduce the project to the students and reached out to first responders to help choose the best invention. It was great for the students to be able to relate what they were learning in school to real life.
Contest Winners
Contest Winners
The grand prize winner was, "Rescue Pants", by Amanda Carriere, Aycel Soulten, & Natiya Bennett.
The grand prize winner was, "Rescue Pants", by Amanda Carriere, Aycel Soulten, & Natiya Bennett.
There was a tie for runner-up with "Light Boots", by Eva Robles, Hiep Do, & Aydin Zunic and "Heat Band", by Ally Lesser, Emme Goodstadt, & Wilson Stansfield.
There was a tie for runner-up with "Light Boots", by Eva Robles, Hiep Do, & Aydin Zunic and "Heat Band", by Ally Lesser, Emme Goodstadt, & Wilson Stansfield.
The winners were awarded a gift card, candy, and the opportunity to see a patrol car and meet an officer to learn one-on-one about some of the emergency tools. There were also a number of honorable mention projects.
The winners were awarded a gift card, candy, and the opportunity to see a patrol car and meet an officer to learn one-on-one about some of the emergency tools. There were also a number of honorable mention projects.
All in all, SCMS had 21 first responders visit during a two day period including patrol officers, detectives, and EMS workers.
All in all, SCMS had 21 first responders visit during a two day period including patrol officers, detectives, and EMS workers.
JFK's Family PE Week 2021
JFK's Family PE Week 2021
Physical activity helps students feel better, work together as a team, reduce anxiety, and maintain focus all while helping them learn.
Physical activity helps students feel better, work together as a team, reduce anxiety, and maintain focus all while helping them learn.
Family PE Week was celebrated at JFK Elementary School this year from October 4th - 8th.
Family PE Week was celebrated at JFK Elementary School this year from October 4th - 8th.
PE Teacher, Kathleen Correia, coordinated many activities to be done at home with families in mind. Here are a couple of photos shared by JFK families.
PE Teacher, Kathleen Correia, coordinated many activities to be done at home with families in mind. Here are a couple of photos shared by JFK families.
Wayne Hills High School's Photography Contest for No Place for Hate
Wayne Hills High School's Photography Contest for No Place for Hate
Over 175 Wayne Hills High School photography students participated in a No Place for Hate schoolwide photography contest. Below are the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from the contest. Click here to view the honorable mentions
Over 175 Wayne Hills High School photography students participated in a No Place for Hate schoolwide photography contest. Below are the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from the contest. Click here to view the honorable mentions
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
World Dyslexia Awareness Day was October 7, 2021. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability that affects the way some people read. One in 5 people have dyslexia.
World Dyslexia Awareness Day was October 7, 2021. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability that affects the way some people read. One in 5 people have dyslexia.
Dyslexia Awareness Month.pdf
Community Flyers
Community Flyers
Important Dates
Important Dates
Tuesday, November 2nd - Full Staff Inservice Day, No School for Students
Tuesday, November 2nd - Full Staff Inservice Day, No School for Students
Thursday, November 4th - Friday, November 5th - NJEA Convention, Schools Closed
Thursday, November 4th - Friday, November 5th - NJEA Convention, Schools Closed