01.25.18 Thoughtexchange Launch Scheduled

An exciting opportunity to participate in a discussion about the Wayne Township Public Schools is just a few days away. On February 2nd, the Wayne Township Public Schools will launch our first ever Thoughtexchange. This event will allow for a community-wide discussion about the Wayne Township Public Schools. Similar to many social media platforms, Thoughtexchange makes it possible to consider and share different points of view in a private and convenient manner.

The information will be used by the Board of Education to develop goals for the district as part of a strategic plan. Be on the lookout for additional information on how to participate.

Wayne Schools Robotics Team Heads to State Championship

During the New Jersey northern regional qualifier for the NJ First Tech Robotics Challenge, held on Saturday January 20th at Dwight Morrow Academies at Englewood High School, the Patriots Robotics Team finished as the number one ranked team! The team was nominated for five out of six judges’ awards at the event and won three of them. The team scored the highest points of the event and won the prestigious “ Rockwell Collins Innovate Award” for the most innovative robot design. As a result, the team qualified for the NJ State Championship scheduled for February 25th.

Fallon Elementary Ranked Among Top 50 New Jersey Schools

Based on a new reporting system developed by the New Jersey Department of Education, James Fallon Elementary was identified as one of the top 50 schools in New Jersey. Fallon Elementary was ranked at #35 with an overall score of 90.5/100. The basis for the new school ranking system includes standardized testing, student growth, and attendance.

Students Teaching and Reaching Students (STARS) Winter Snow Globe

STARS is a program where students are paired for special projects and events throughout the course of the year. This collaborative approach provides students with opportunities to enhance peer relationships and foster district-wide integration.

A STARS Winter Snow Globe was held at George Washington Middle School this past Saturday, January 20th. Students danced and played games including the limbo, hula hoop, and jump rope. Donated snacks and drinks were available to everyone with proceeds donated to the Wayne Special Parents Association.

James Fallon Elementary School Hosts Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart

On Friday, February 2, Fallon E.S. will host Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart. This activity will take place in the gymnasium. All proceeds will go to the American Heart Association.

James Fallon families are welcome to attend to cheer the students on! Click here for the schedule.

Packanack Elementary School Fifth Graders Love Their Veggies!

It’s all about “hands on learning” in Packanack Elementary School's 5th Grade this year. Dr. Holgersen’s 5th grade science class began a hydroponics lesson with discussions on different ways to grow plants. One way was growing them indoors using Packanack's own Aeroponic Garden. Mrs. Mango is Packanack’s parent volunteer who manages and dedicates her time to the outside “Edible Garden” and their Aeroponics Garden. She visited the 5th grade classes during science class and introduced how the Aeroponic Garden works. The “Tower Garden” or Aeroponics garden is an indoor garden house that grows vegetables for several months prior to transferring them outdoors. Eventually these plants will be placed outside in the Packanack Garden.