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Governor's Educator of the Year Program
Governor's Educator of the Year Program
A committee of individuals at each school met to determine the recipients for the 2018 Governor's Educator of the Year Program. This program highlights educational innovation, student achievement, the rewards of teaching, and important services outside the classroom environment that lead to student success.
A committee of individuals at each school met to determine the recipients for the 2018 Governor's Educator of the Year Program. This program highlights educational innovation, student achievement, the rewards of teaching, and important services outside the classroom environment that lead to student success.
Please join our district in congratulating the following Teachers of the Year and Educational Services Professionals who received this recognition.
Please join our district in congratulating the following Teachers of the Year and Educational Services Professionals who received this recognition.
Superintendent's Letter Regarding PARCC
Superintendent's Letter Regarding PARCC
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Although Governor Murphy recently declared that changes to the standardized testing program are coming in the future, the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) remains the standardized test in New Jersey for grades 3 through 11. The school year is moving along very quickly and we are once again, on the eve of PARCC testing here in the Wayne Township Public Schools. I have some important information that I would like to share with you including the schedule for the PARCC.
Thoughtexchange Process Advancing
Thoughtexchange Process Advancing
On February 2nd, the Wayne Township Public Schools launched thoughtexchange, a web-based software package to seek feedback and thoughts about matters of importance. At this point, over 1,000 community members shared their thoughts about the Wayne Township Public Schools. All members of the community are welcome to participate and you can do so by using the invitation link (http://wayneschools.thoughtexchange.com/invitation/). The window for participation will be closing on February 16th, so there is about one week left until the window is closed. We encourage all residents to participate.
National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week
"School Counselors: Helping Students Reach for the Stars," will be celebrated from February 5-9, 2018, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
Wayne Valley High School Students Unveil Art Work in Support of Traffic Safety
Wayne Valley High School Students Unveil Art Work in Support of Traffic Safety
Wayne Valley High School's Driver Education classes, under the direction of teacher Ms. Quintavella, unveiled their artwork to numerous community leaders. The artwork was created after students participated in a marking period long project with The Nikhil Badlani Foundation, sponsored by State Farm Insurance.
The mural will be displayed at Wayne Valley High School and New Jersey Transit bus, train, and light rail stations.
The purpose of this project is to bring awareness to drivers and passengers of various driving distractions and traffic laws.
JFK Elementary School Participates in the Kindness Challenge
JFK Elementary School Participates in the Kindness Challenge
It is an exciting time to be a JFK bulldog! In an effort to continue to build their character education program, JFK students took part in a PTO-sponsored presentation by the Think Kindness organization on January 23rd with the challenge to make a small difference in the world by completing 5,000 acts of kindness in 15 days as a school community. The special week was kicked off with a "Think Kindness" Assembly.
In just 8 short days, the school has already completed close to 7,000 acts of kindness. In conjunction with this challenge, students participated in a "Souper" Bowl competition. Staff and students were asked to bring in one can of soup and place it on the table of the team they thought would win the Super Bowl. All cans collected will be donated to a local food pantry as an act of kindness for our community.
Wayne Hills High School Student Named Scholastic Art and Writing Competition Winner
Wayne Hills High School Student Named Scholastic Art and Writing Competition Winner
Isabelle Wilders, a third year photography student at Wayne Hills High School, was awarded a Gold Key placement for her submission to the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. This award has recognized some of America's most celebrated artists while they were teenagers, including: Andy Warhol, Richard Avedon, Idelle Weber and Ken Burns.
Isabelle's work was among 4,200 submissions reviewed this year and will be on display at the Montclair Art Museum from February 15th through March 25th.
George Washington Middle School Has A Dream!
George Washington Middle School Has A Dream!
On Tuesday, January 16th, the day after our nation observed Martin Luther King Day, the students of GWMS participated in an activity designed to help keep Dr. King’s dream alive. The most influential pioneer for black civil rights in American history, Martin Luther King, Jr., is remembered for continued vigilance toward equality and a respect for diversity for all citizens of the world. Dr. King's dream, that his four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character, aligns perfectly with Wayne Township's No Place For Hate initiative. After viewing both the original “I Have a Dream” speech and one which portrays the rich diversity of our nation today, students discussed ways in which they promise to keep MLK’s dream alive by resolving to take active measures to embrace diversity in themselves and others. Students wrote their promise to keep the dream alive on “dream bubbles” which are prominently displayed in the main lobby of George Washington MS under the caption, “GW Has A Dream!”.
Community Flyers
Community Flyers
Important Dates
Important Dates
Thursday, February 15 at 7:30 pm: BOE Meeting at Municipal Bldg., Council Chambers
Thursday, February 15 at 7:30 pm: BOE Meeting at Municipal Bldg., Council Chambers
Friday, February 16 and Monday, February 19 - No School: Presidents' Day Holiday
Friday, February 16 and Monday, February 19 - No School: Presidents' Day Holiday
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