12.04.20
ThoughtExchange
ThoughtExchange
Friday, December 4th is the last day to submit your thoughts.
Friday, December 4th is the last day to submit your thoughts.
Dear WTPS Community:
Dear WTPS Community:
The Wayne Board of Education supported a RESOLUTION AGAINST RACISM and further asserted that our school community shares a collective responsibility to reject all forms of individual and systemic racism as destructive to our educational mission, values, and goals. This was an incredibly important first step and the Board followed up their June resolution with the approval of a specific goal focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Wayne Board of Education supported a RESOLUTION AGAINST RACISM and further asserted that our school community shares a collective responsibility to reject all forms of individual and systemic racism as destructive to our educational mission, values, and goals. This was an incredibly important first step and the Board followed up their June resolution with the approval of a specific goal focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Now is the time for the community to get involved in advancing this goal. As we work toward a more diverse, inclusive, and culturally competent school system, your perspective is needed and valued. Please take a moment to participate in this important Thoughtexchange. While the District acknowledges that the past influences our present and future, we are focused on a Thoughtexchange that is forward-thinking. When sharing thoughts, please keep your focus on how we can work together to create a better future.
Now is the time for the community to get involved in advancing this goal. As we work toward a more diverse, inclusive, and culturally competent school system, your perspective is needed and valued. Please take a moment to participate in this important Thoughtexchange. While the District acknowledges that the past influences our present and future, we are focused on a Thoughtexchange that is forward-thinking. When sharing thoughts, please keep your focus on how we can work together to create a better future.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Mark Toback
Mark Toback
Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent of Schools
Wayne Valley High School Annual Food Drive
Wayne Valley High School Annual Food Drive
Led by Wayne Valley High School nurses, Anita Dispenziere and Suzanne Deutsch, their annual fall food drive at Wayne Valley High School was a great success! Due to COVID concerns, the format was changed from actual food item donations to store gift cards. WVHS's National Honor Society, Peer Leaders, Sports Teams, Staff and PTO all came together with a huge and generous response.
Led by Wayne Valley High School nurses, Anita Dispenziere and Suzanne Deutsch, their annual fall food drive at Wayne Valley High School was a great success! Due to COVID concerns, the format was changed from actual food item donations to store gift cards. WVHS's National Honor Society, Peer Leaders, Sports Teams, Staff and PTO all came together with a huge and generous response.
Handmade greeting cards and over $3,000 worth of food store gift cards were collected through the nurses' office. Thirty-five Wayne Schools families were identified to receive assistance for the Thanksgiving holiday and a large donation of gift cards was also given to the Wayne Interfaith Network (WIN) food pantry. A BIG thank you for all involved and Happy Holidays to all of our Wayne Families!
Handmade greeting cards and over $3,000 worth of food store gift cards were collected through the nurses' office. Thirty-five Wayne Schools families were identified to receive assistance for the Thanksgiving holiday and a large donation of gift cards was also given to the Wayne Interfaith Network (WIN) food pantry. A BIG thank you for all involved and Happy Holidays to all of our Wayne Families!
George Washington Middle School's 2020 Yearbook Featured in National Showcase
George Washington Middle School's 2020 Yearbook Featured in National Showcase
GWMS's 2020 yearbook titled, Keep it on the Level, is featured in the Showcase Collection of yearbooks from middle schools across the United States and Canada. It is the only yearbook from any schools in the Northeast to be included.
GWMS's 2020 yearbook titled, Keep it on the Level, is featured in the Showcase Collection of yearbooks from middle schools across the United States and Canada. It is the only yearbook from any schools in the Northeast to be included.
Tara Cooper Weiss, Library Media Specialist and Yearbook Adviser, said, "It is impossible to produce a yearbook of this caliber without the help of our school and community. I cannot thank George Washington Middle School's administrators, faculty, and school community enough for helping the students who go above and beyond to create each yearbook. In my mind, this is just another example of how GW is truly a "school to watch."
Tara Cooper Weiss, Library Media Specialist and Yearbook Adviser, said, "It is impossible to produce a yearbook of this caliber without the help of our school and community. I cannot thank George Washington Middle School's administrators, faculty, and school community enough for helping the students who go above and beyond to create each yearbook. In my mind, this is just another example of how GW is truly a "school to watch."
Wayne Township Board Certified Behavior Analysts' Webinars
Wayne Township Board Certified Behavior Analysts' Webinars
This is the first of three webinars that will be presented by the Wayne Township Board Certified Behavior Analysts during the 2020-2021 School Year.
This is the first of three webinars that will be presented by the Wayne Township Board Certified Behavior Analysts during the 2020-2021 School Year.
This first video with Kevin Ragas and Jess Cohen, focuses on increasing independence during the Covid-19 pandemic. The first part of the webinar focuses on hand washing, mask wearing and maintaining appropriate physical distance while in the community. The second part of the webinar focuses on increasing independence in the home during virtual learning and while completing daily living and leisure activities.
This first video with Kevin Ragas and Jess Cohen, focuses on increasing independence during the Covid-19 pandemic. The first part of the webinar focuses on hand washing, mask wearing and maintaining appropriate physical distance while in the community. The second part of the webinar focuses on increasing independence in the home during virtual learning and while completing daily living and leisure activities.
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Seasonal Creations Greeting Card Sale
Seasonal Creations Greeting Card Sale
Seasonal Creations.pdfThe Young Adult Transition Program will be selling greeting card sets (five cards per set). Please see the flyer for additional information and card choices. Their first product sale, mums in fall themed decorated pots, was a huge success and they look forward to another successful sale!
The Young Adult Transition Program will be selling greeting card sets (five cards per set). Please see the flyer for additional information and card choices. Their first product sale, mums in fall themed decorated pots, was a huge success and they look forward to another successful sale!
In order to receive your greeting cards prior to the winter holiday break, please submit your order by Friday, December 4th.
In order to receive your greeting cards prior to the winter holiday break, please submit your order by Friday, December 4th.
Any questions? Please email Monica Ritkes: mritkes@wayneschools.com or Jennifer Trentacosta: jtrentacosta@wayneschools.com. Thank you for your business!
Any questions? Please email Monica Ritkes: mritkes@wayneschools.com or Jennifer Trentacosta: jtrentacosta@wayneschools.com. Thank you for your business!
Community Flyers
Community Flyers
Important Dates
Important Dates
Monday, December 7th: Return to School
Monday, December 7th: Return to School
Thursday, December 3rd at 7:30 p.m. - Virtual BOE PWS Meeting, Anthony Wayne M.S. Media Center
Thursday, December 3rd at 7:30 p.m. - Virtual BOE PWS Meeting, Anthony Wayne M.S. Media Center