05.24.18

MSUNER Planning Committee (left to right):

Director of Elementary Education, Dawn Auerbach; Director of Secondary Education, Maureen Weir; Teacher/Coordinator of Educational Technology, Tracy Leigh; and Middle School Assistant Principal, Jennifer Loniewski

Wayne Township Public Schools Accepted into Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal

The Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal (MSUNER) is a school-university partnership dedicated to the simultaneous renewal of schools and teacher education through collaboration among Montclair State University and its partner school districts. In partner districts, teachers and administrators gain the opportunity to work with Montclair State University faculty at school sites and at the University.

The MSUNER sponsors professional development activities for more than 11,000 teachers and administrators in its member districts. Over the past 20 years, the MSUNER has developed an extensive research-based professional development program offering members an array of opportunities for professional and intellectual growth. Teachers in member districts can submit an application to become Clinical Faculty members for the University, serving as cooperating teachers, on-site mentors, co-facilitators of workshops and seminars, and adjunct faculty on campus. Teachers are also able to apply to many generous teacher incentive grants throughout the year.

After a rigorous application process that included 2 presentations to MSUNER's stakeholders, Wayne Township Public School was unanimously voted in as a partner school district. We are looking forward to this partnership with Montclair State University.

Elementary Makerspace Night

The Elementary Media Specialists recently hosted their 2nd Annual Maker Space Event at Anthony Wayne Middle School. Fifteen students from each of the nine elementary schools, selected through a lottery system, were invited to join in an event to celebrate the S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) movement in school Library Media Centers. Children explore, create, build, and tinker with hands-on activities in their Media centers and were brought together at this special occasion to explore and collaborate in creative endeavors.

Wayne Day 2018

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, June 10, 2018

The annual Wayne Day event is being held on Sunday, June 10, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. rain or shine. This year marks the 26th anniversary of Wayne Day and will prove to be a spectacular day for all who attend. The day will be filled with live music, kiddie rides, BMX show, petting zoo, and pony rides. Stop by the local community booths, and food will be available from local restaurants for purchase. Be a part of this annual Wayne tradition. For more information, visit the event webpage at www.wayneday.com. Click here for the flyer.

Wayne Day will take place behind Wayne Valley High School and the Municipal Building.

Ryerson Students Present at STEAM Tank Regionals

The 4th grade GATES students from Ryerson Elementary School took on the role of inventors this spring. They entered their “Clean Feet Invention” in this year’s STEAM Tank Competition, a competition which encourages students to use science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. The competition was created and sponsored by the New Jersey School Board Association and the U.S. Army. The students were selected as one of 15 teams to participate in the Regional Competition held at NJIT in Newark on April 14, 2018. The students presented their invention in front of a panel of judges including entrepreneurs, business leaders, and education leaders. Congratulations on a job well done to Emily Chen and Wadie Bandali!

New Makerspace Activity at JFK Elementary

JFK’s Media Center recently acquired Keva Planks for their Maker Space area. The students build, test gravity, use math and grow their creative skills with this fun addition!

The 2018 Summer Reading Lists are now available.

To access the reading lists for elementary, middle, and high schools, please click here.

The Wayne Education Foundation is excited to announce their 2018 Summer Camp registration is now open for PreK ages 4-5 year olds through Grade 12. Please visit their website at wayneschools.com/wef to view the all new camp brochure and registration information. WEF camps are led by certified teachers to ensure a safe and high quality camp experience!

The Wayne Education Foundation supports the Wayne Township Public School District by donating all proceeds to fund projects not covered by the school budget. The WEF also provides an important service to families of Wayne and surrounding towns by offering a fun and affordable summer camp program which is held at Wayne Hills High School from July 9 – July 27, 2018.

Visit their website at wayneschools.com/wef or email wayneeducationfoundation@gmail.com for more information.

Safety Town

Safety Town will be offered July 2 - July 27, 2018. This one week program allows children entering Kindergarten in September 2018 to participate in fun activities about safety in their homes, community, and schools. Registration is open for all four weeks. Online registration for Safety Town volunteers opens April 9, 2018. The students entering 7th grade - 12th grade are eligible to apply. Click here for additional information and to access online registration.