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A Message About Safety and Security

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Safety and security are the most pressing matters in public education today. The District continues to take steps to enhance our facilities and train our students and employees for a safer and more secure school system. On June 5th, we have primary elections in New Jersey and as you are aware, many of our schools are used as polling locations. I understand that parents may be concerned with the fact that outsiders will be entering our schools as part of this election. It is important to understand that there will be a very strong police presence at all of our school polling locations. Our partnership with the Wayne Police Department is one of the finest and strongest education/law enforcement partnerships in New Jersey. Their assistance during this upcoming election is a testament to the exemplary level of support we receive from the Wayne Police Department.

Regards,

Mark Toback, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Wayne Township Public Schools Recognized by the Anti-Defamation League as the official, "No Place for Hate School District"

Last week, the Wayne Township Public Schools were recognized by the Anti Defamation League at their headquarters in New York City for our No Place for Hate Initiative. No Place for Hate® is designed to create inclusive school communities by promoting unity and respect, and empowering schools to reduce bullying, name-calling and other expressions of bias. All fourteen of our schools completed the requirements to be officially designated as No Place for Hate Schools by the Anti-Defamation League. Wayne has one of the few districts where every school met the requirements. Click HERE to learn more about No Place for Hate in the Wayne Township Public Schools.

Ms. Monica Mann wins NJACAC Counselor of the Year

Wayne Hills' Lead Counselor, Ms. Mann, was selected by the New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling as their Counselor of the Year! This award is given to an individual who exemplifies excellence and dedication to serving the needs of students in the transition from high school to a post-secondary experience. Congratulations to Ms. Mann!

Eli Paul Honored at State and National Level for Physics Achievements

Eli Paul, a rising senior at Wayne Hills, was awarded high honors at both the national and state level in two separate physics competitions. As a first-time competitor in the U.S. Physics Olympiad, Eli took a qualifying exam in January and was selected as one of 400 from an original pool of 5600 students from all over the country to move on and compete in the semi-final round. After taking the very rigorous semifinal exam in April, Eli received an Honorable Mention ranking, which places him in the top 5% of the students who participated in the US Physics Olympiad this year. Eli was also the standout member of the Hills AP Physics 2 team for the N.J. Science League. The teams took four monthly exams between January and April and his personal high scores on these exams placed him at the #2 spot in New Jersey. Congratulations to Eli on these amazing achievements!

George Washington Middle School Goes "Nose to Nose" to End Childhood Poverty!

The Service Learning Club at GWMS recently sponsored a food drive to stock local food pantries for the upcoming summer months, which is a time when they typically run low on the most basic and essential food items. The GW Community had fun while making a difference by partnering with the Red Nose Day Campaign to end childhood poverty right in their own backyard. Students generously contributed much needed food items. On May 24th, staff and students put on their red noses and wore red on "Red Nose Day" to raise awareness about childhood poverty.

Wellness Fair at Theunis Dey Elementary School

On Thursday, May 24th, all Theunis Dey Elementary students participated in a Wellness Fair coordinated and facilitated by Mrs. Valencia, school counselor, and all of the school's specialist teachers. This fair was held in partial celebration of Abilities Awareness Month. The fair was a huge success! Students engaged in activities that broadened their understanding about differences among friendships and explored musical expression. Students were also provided calming techniques and ways to manage worries.

Wayne Hills High School Students Attend Student Leadership Conference

The Wayne Hills Junior/Senior Structured Learning Experience class participated in the Student Leadership Conference, "Dare to Dream". The conference was sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Education and the Office of the Special Services at William Paterson University. Approximately 500 students and staff attended from northern New Jersey. The Wayne Hills students ran a workshop called Labor Law Bingo.

The 2018 Summer Reading Lists are now available.

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

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.

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.