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November 1, 2024

We honor and thank all who served - Veteran's Day
Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 3rd at 2:00am
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IMPORTANT DISTRICT DATES:

Tuesday, November 5: Students Off (Election Day) - Full Staff Inservice Day

Thursday, November 7 & Friday, November 8: Schools Closed for NJEA Convention

Thursday, November 14: BOE Meeting @ Council Chambers - 475 Valley Road

Wednesday, November 27: Minimal Day - Start of Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29: Schools Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Please mark your calendars!

Students will be off Tuesday, November 5th for Election Day (Full Staff inservice day)

SCHOOL EVENTS - Please join us and support our schools!

November 1st ATHLETICS at Home:

Field Hockey: WHHS Varsity vs Kittatinny Regional @ WHHS - 3:45pm

Football: WVHS Varsity States vs Chatham @ WVHS - 6:30pm

November 1st ATHLETICS Away:

Football: WHHS Varsity States vs West Morris Central @ West Morris Central HS - 7:30pm

November 2nd ATHLETICS at Home:

Football: WVHS Freshman vs Fairlawn @ WVHS - 9:00am

November 2nd ATHLETICS Away:

Cross Country: WHHS Varsity State Sectional Champtionship @ Garret Mountain - 10:00am

Cross Country: WVHS Varsity State Sectional Champtionship @ Garret Mountain - 10:30am

Gymnastics: Varsity State Sections @ Ridgewood High School - TIME TBD

November 14, 15, 16: ANNIE

Wayne Valley HS Theatre Production. Purchase tickets now online - click here.

WVHS Annie Performances

November 16: Unified Sports Turkey Trot . Support Wayne Township Public Schools UNIFIED SPORTS by participating or donating to the 5K Turkey Trot. Use QR code below or click here.

Support Wayne Township Public Schools UNIFIED SPORTS and participate or donate to the 5K Turkey Trot on November 16, 2024.

December 5: TREP$ Marketplace @ George Washington MS 6:30pm - 8:00pm

December 5, 6 & 7: OUR MS. BROOKS - Wayne Hills Theatre Production - (time & ticket purchase information tba)

December 17: WHHS Music Department Winter Concert

Wayne Hills HS Events

WHHS full athletic schedule

WHHS online ticket purchasing

Wayne Valley HS Events

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Read All About it! 📰

The latest news from our High School Students.

WHHS Patriot Press

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WV Smoke Signals

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😜 Newsletter Riddle: What do ghosts eat on Halloween? *answer at bottom

Celebrating All Things Fall! 👻🎃🍁

Spooktacular

Theunis Dey held a Fall Festival Spooktacular. A big thank you goes out to the PTO and all of the parents, faculty, and volunteers who helped! The event had food trucks, DJ, fire department, pumpkins, trunk or treat, and more. The costumes were wonderful, and it was a pleasure to see the community come together and enjoy each other's company.

Trunk or Treat Fall Spectacular!
Trunk or Treat Fall Spectacular!
Trunk or Treat Fall Spectacular!
Trunk or Treat Fall Spectacular!
Trunk or Treat Fall Spectacular!

Trunk Decorating

Randall Carter had a wonderful Trunk or Treat with their Cardinal Families!

Randall Carter Trunk or Treat
Randall Carter Trunk or Treat
Randall Carter Trunk or Treat
Randall Carter Trunk or Treat
Randall Carter Trunk or Treat
Randall Carter Trunk or Treat
Randall Carter Trunk or Treat
Randall Carter Trunk or Treat
Randall Carter Trunk or Treat

Pumpkin Carving

The Kindergarten students at Lafayette had Pumpkin Carving FUN!

Pumpkin Carving at Lafayette
Pumpkin Carving at Lafayette
Pumpkin Carving at Lafayette
Pumpkin Carving at Lafayette
Pumpkin Carving at Lafayette
Pumpkin Carving at Lafayette
Pumpkin Carving at Lafayette

Treats

JFK Elementary had a great Trunk or Treat!

JFK Trunk or Treat
JFK Trunk or Treat
JFK Trunk or Treat
JFK Trunk or Treat
JFK Trunk or Treat
JFK Trunk or Treat
JFK Trunk or Treat
JFK Trunk or Treat
JFK Trunk or Treat
JFK Trunk or Treat
JFK Trunk or Treat

Costumes

APT students, families, and staff spent their Friday night in costumes at the annual Trunk or Treat.

APT Trunk or Treat
APT Trunk or Treat
APT Trunk or Treat
APT Trunk or Treat
APT Trunk or Treat
APT Trunk or Treat
APT Trunk or Treat
APT Trunk or Treat
APT Trunk or Treat
APT Trunk or Treat

Outdoor Games

Preakness Early Childhood Center had a fun Pumpkin Patch at their school along with fall themed games!

Preakness Early Childhood Center had a fun Pumpkin Patch at their school along with fall themed games!
Preakness Early Childhood Center had a fun Pumpkin Patch at their school along with fall themed games!
Preakness Early Childhood Center had a fun Pumpkin Patch at their school along with fall themed games!
Preakness Early Childhood Center had a fun Pumpkin Patch at their school along with fall themed games!
Preakness Early Childhood Center had a fun Pumpkin Patch at their school along with fall themed games!
Preakness Early Childhood Center had a fun Pumpkin Patch at their school along with fall themed games!

Pines Lake Penny Wars 🎗

Penny wars was a HUGE success!! We crushed our goal and raised $2,467.41 for the Strong Momma Foundation!! Shout out to the second graders who raised $713.98!! Way to spread the love and show support, Cougars! You are amazing!

Penny wars was a HUGE success!! We crushed our goal and raised $2,467.41 for the Strong Momma Foundation!! Shout out to the second graders who raised $713.98!!
Penny wars was a HUGE success!! We crushed our goal and raised $2,467.41 for the Strong Momma Foundation!! Shout out to the second graders who raised $713.98!!
Penny wars was a HUGE success!! We crushed our goal and raised $2,467.41 for the Strong Momma Foundation!! Shout out to the second graders who raised $713.98!!

SCMS 8th Grade Science Career Day 🔬

Parents of 8th Grade Science students were invited to expose students to different careers at Schuyler Colfax Middle School. All of the careers connected to a unit on energy that involved inventing a human powered device rescue workers can use to charge electronics. Our parent volunteers represented engineers, doctors, PSEG employees, entrepreneurs, psychotherapists, law enforcement, estheticians and more! Thank you to those who donated their time and experience!

Parents of 8th Grade Science students were invited to expose students to different careers at Schuyler Colfax Middle School. All of the careers connected to a unit on energy that involved inventing a human powered device rescue workers can use to charge electronics. Our parent volunteers represented engineers, doctors, PSEG employees, entrepreneurs, psychotherapists, law enforcement, estheticians and more! Thank you to those who donated their time and experience!
Parents of 8th Grade Science students were invited to expose students to different careers at Schuyler Colfax Middle School. All of the careers connected to a unit on energy that involved inventing a human powered device rescue workers can use to charge electronics. Our parent volunteers represented engineers, doctors, PSEG employees, entrepreneurs, psychotherapists, law enforcement, estheticians and more! Thank you to those who donated their time and experience!
Parents of 8th Grade Science students were invited to expose students to different careers at Schuyler Colfax Middle School. All of the careers connected to a unit on energy that involved inventing a human powered device rescue workers can use to charge electronics. Our parent volunteers represented engineers, doctors, PSEG employees, entrepreneurs, psychotherapists, law enforcement, estheticians and more! Thank you to those who donated their time and experience!
Parents of 8th Grade Science students were invited to expose students to different careers at Schuyler Colfax Middle School. All of the careers connected to a unit on energy that involved inventing a human powered device rescue workers can use to charge electronics. Our parent volunteers represented engineers, doctors, PSEG employees, entrepreneurs, psychotherapists, law enforcement, estheticians and more! Thank you to those who donated their time and experience!
Parents of 8th Grade Science students were invited to expose students to different careers at Schuyler Colfax Middle School. All of the careers connected to a unit on energy that involved inventing a human powered device rescue workers can use to charge electronics. Our parent volunteers represented engineers, doctors, PSEG employees, entrepreneurs, psychotherapists, law enforcement, estheticians and more! Thank you to those who donated their time and experience!
Parents of 8th Grade Science students were invited to expose students to different careers at Schuyler Colfax Middle School. All of the careers connected to a unit on energy that involved inventing a human powered device rescue workers can use to charge electronics. Our parent volunteers represented engineers, doctors, PSEG employees, entrepreneurs, psychotherapists, law enforcement, estheticians and more! Thank you to those who donated their time and experience!
Parents of 8th Grade Science students were invited to expose students to different careers at Schuyler Colfax Middle School. All of the careers connected to a unit on energy that involved inventing a human powered device rescue workers can use to charge electronics. Our parent volunteers represented engineers, doctors, PSEG employees, entrepreneurs, psychotherapists, law enforcement, estheticians and more! Thank you to those who donated their time and experience!
Parents of 8th Grade Science students were invited to expose students to different careers at Schuyler Colfax Middle School. All of the careers connected to a unit on energy that involved inventing a human powered device rescue workers can use to charge electronics. Our parent volunteers represented engineers, doctors, PSEG employees, entrepreneurs, psychotherapists, law enforcement, estheticians and more! Thank you to those who donated their time and experience!
Parents of 8th Grade Science students were invited to expose students to different careers at Schuyler Colfax Middle School. All of the careers connected to a unit on energy that involved inventing a human powered device rescue workers can use to charge electronics. Our parent volunteers represented engineers, doctors, PSEG employees, entrepreneurs, psychotherapists, law enforcement, estheticians and more! Thank you to those who donated their time and experience!

Wayne Valley Students Fashioning a Solution: Upcycling to Address Climate Change 👚

On October 15, 2024, Wayne Valley High School Fashion teacher Ms. Jesse Dean and Environmental Science teacher, Ms. Sue-Anne Alonso presented their innovative upcycling project at the New Jersey Science Convention. Their interdisciplinary collaboration focused on upcycling clothing that the students no longer used. Ms. Dean explains, “Upcycling is taking a garment of low value that is destined to be thrown out and making it into an item of high value that will be reused and treasured.”

On October 15, 2024, Wayne Valley High School Fashion teacher, Ms. Jesse Dean, and Environmental Science teacher, Ms. Sue-Anne Alonso, presented their innovative upcycling project at the New Jersey Science Convention. Their interdisciplinary collaboration focused on upcycling clothing that the students no longer used. Ms. Dean explains, “Upcycling is taking a garment of low value that is destined to be thrown out and making it into an item of high value that will be reused and treasured.”

This project not only engaged students in the Engineering Design Process, but also shed light onto their understanding of the fashion industry’s environmental impact. Did you know that American consumers dispose of an average of 81.5 lbs of clothing per person each year? With the fashion industry now producing up to 52 collections annually, the environmental consequences are significant—from the farming industry to produce natural fibers, the petroleum industry to produce polyester fabrics, global shipping for manufacturing, and then shipping back to developed countries for sales. Each step of the process contributes to carbon emissions and other greenhouse gasses that contribute to climate change. Unsold new and used clothing often ends up in landfills in underdeveloped countries, where it adds to methane emissions and causes other environmental issues.

How do we know this project made a difference? Many of the senior students who participated in the upcycling project last June showed up at the Senior Sunrise event with upcycled shirts and track pants to celebrate their status as seniors!

On October 15, 2024, Wayne Valley High School Fashion teacher Ms. Jesse Dean and Environmental Science teacher, Ms. Sue-Anne Alonso presented their innovative upcycling project at the New Jersey Science Convention. Their interdisciplinary collaboration focused on upcycling clothing that the students no longer used. Ms. Dean explains, “Upcycling is taking a garment of low value that is destined to be thrown out and making it into an item of high value that will be reused and treasured.”
On October 15, 2024, Wayne Valley High School Fashion teacher Ms. Jesse Dean and Environmental Science teacher, Ms. Sue-Anne Alonso presented their innovative upcycling project at the New Jersey Science Convention. Their interdisciplinary collaboration focused on upcycling clothing that the students no longer used. Ms. Dean explains, “Upcycling is taking a garment of low value that is destined to be thrown out and making it into an item of high value that will be reused and treasured.”
On October 15, 2024, Wayne Valley High School Fashion teacher Ms. Jesse Dean and Environmental Science teacher, Ms. Sue-Anne Alonso presented their innovative upcycling project at the New Jersey Science Convention. Their interdisciplinary collaboration focused on upcycling clothing that the students no longer used. Ms. Dean explains, “Upcycling is taking a garment of low value that is destined to be thrown out and making it into an item of high value that will be reused and treasured.”
On October 15, 2024, Wayne Valley High School Fashion teacher Ms. Jesse Dean and Environmental Science teacher, Ms. Sue-Anne Alonso presented their innovative upcycling project at the New Jersey Science Convention. Their interdisciplinary collaboration focused on upcycling clothing that the students no longer used. Ms. Dean explains, “Upcycling is taking a garment of low value that is destined to be thrown out and making it into an item of high value that will be reused and treasured.”
On October 15, 2024, Wayne Valley High School Fashion teacher Ms. Jesse Dean and Environmental Science teacher, Ms. Sue-Anne Alonso presented their innovative upcycling project at the New Jersey Science Convention. Their interdisciplinary collaboration focused on upcycling clothing that the students no longer used. Ms. Dean explains, “Upcycling is taking a garment of low value that is destined to be thrown out and making it into an item of high value that will be reused and treasured.”

Glamour Gals at WHHS 💅

On Saturday, October 26th, The Wayne Hills Glamour Gals club visited the Care One Assisted Living Home in Wayne, NJ. The club "glamoured" the senior citizens by painting their nails, applying light makeup, and even escorted the citizens down an aisle in costumes for a very successful Halloween fashion show! As always, the Glamour Gals club made the entire assisted living home smile. Follow them (@glamourgals.whhs) for more Glamour Gal news in the weeks to come!

On Saturday, October 26th, The Wayne Hills Glamour Gals club visited the Care One Assisted Living Home in Wayne, NJ. The club "glamoured" the senior citizens by painting their nails, applying light makeup, and even escorted the citizens down an aisle in costumes for a very successful Halloween fashion show! As always, the Glamour Gals club made the entire assisted living home smile. Follow them (@glamourgals.whhs) for more Glamour Gal news in the weeks to come!
On Saturday, October 26th, The Wayne Hills Glamour Gals club visited the Care One Assisted Living Home in Wayne, NJ. The club "glamoured" the senior citizens by painting their nails, applying light makeup, and even escorted the citizens down an aisle in costumes for a very successful Halloween fashion show! As always, the Glamour Gals club made the entire assisted living home smile. Follow them (@glamourgals.whhs) for more Glamour Gal news in the weeks to come!
On Saturday, October 26th, The Wayne Hills Glamour Gals club visited the Care One Assisted Living Home in Wayne, NJ. The club "glamoured" the senior citizens by painting their nails, applying light makeup, and even escorted the citizens down an aisle in costumes for a very successful Halloween fashion show! As always, the Glamour Gals club made the entire assisted living home smile. Follow them (@glamourgals.whhs) for more Glamour Gal news in the weeks to come!
On Saturday, October 26th, The Wayne Hills Glamour Gals club visited the Care One Assisted Living Home in Wayne, NJ. The club "glamoured" the senior citizens by painting their nails, applying light makeup, and even escorted the citizens down an aisle in costumes for a very successful Halloween fashion show! As always, the Glamour Gals club made the entire assisted living home smile. Follow them (@glamourgals.whhs) for more Glamour Gal news in the weeks to come!

Cyber Safety at Packanack 💻📱

Thank you to Officer Collins for educating the Packanack students on cyber safety!

Thank you to our Officer Collins for educating us on cyber safety!
Thank you to our Officer Collins for educating us on cyber safety!

Fire Safety at Theunis Dey 🚒

The Wayne Fire Department came to Theunis Dey to teach our kindergarten and 1st grade students about fire safety and familiarization of the fire truck.

The Wayne Fire Department came to Theunis Dey to teach our kindergarten and 1st grade students about fire safety and familiarization of the fire truck.
The Wayne Fire Department came to Theunis Dey to teach our kindergarten and 1st grade students about fire safety and familiarization of the fire truck.

Randall Carter is WILD about The Wild Robot! 📔

The Randall Carter School Media Specialist, Colleen Lee, was promoting the award winning chapter book series, The Wild Robot by: Peter Brown. The students in second through fifth grade were loving the read alouds, and coding their own robots in media. The P.T.O. President, Donna Wajda, worked to help Mrs. Lee rent out the entire Wayne Cinemark movie theater for the kids to see The Wild Robot movie together on a Sunday. After reading the book, this was a great way to visit the powerful themes of kindness, love and loss. All the kids were chatting together about reading the sequels on the way out of the theater. The kids had an amazing experience with their families, classmates and teachers. Long range activities like these help foster a love of reading, technology and friendship.

The Wild Robot book
Randall Carter LOVES The Wild Robot book!
Randall Carter LOVES The Wild Robot book!
Randall Carter LOVES The Wild Robot book!

WVHS History Teacher Running the TCS NYC Marathon for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation🏃‍♂️

Wayne Valley history teacher Mr. Vesce is running the TCS NYC Marathon on November 3rd for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He is aiming to raise upwards of $5,000 for this wonderful foundation. As a member of the "Breathe Team" for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Mr. Vesce and a handful of other runners have pledged every mile and every penny donated to helping to fund research to eradicate this disease. Donations are being collected until December 13th 2024.

Breathe Team Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Wayne Valley history teacher Mr. Vesce is running the TCS NYC Marathon on November 3rd for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He is aiming to raise upwards of $5,000 for this wonderful foundation. As a member of the "Breathe Team" for the CF Foundation, Mr. Vesce and a handful of other runners have pledged every mile and every penny donated to helping to fund research to eradicate this disease. Please consider donating to help find the cure! Donations are open until December 13th 2024. Please click on the link for a simple way to donate!

Central Office Raises Money for Breast Cancer Awareness🎗

Each Friday during the month of October all WTPS Central Office staff dressed in pink and a different department brought in pink treats. $200 was raised for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

The WTPS Central Office staff participated in Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October. Each Friday a different department brought in pink treats, dressed in pink and raised a total of $100 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The WTPS Central Office staff participated in Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October. Each Friday a different department brought in pink treats, dressed in pink and raised a total of $100 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The WTPS Central Office staff participated in Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October. Each Friday a different department brought in pink treats, dressed in pink and raised a total of $100 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The WTPS Central Office staff participated in Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October. Each Friday a different department brought in pink treats, dressed in pink and raised a total of $100 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The WTPS Central Office staff participated in Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October. Each Friday a different department brought in pink treats, dressed in pink and raised a total of $100 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

2024 WEF Denim & Diamonds Gala

The Wayne Education Foundation (WEF) invites you to attend the 2024 Denim & Diamonds Gala on Friday, November 15, 2024, at The Brownstone, as we gather with supporters and friends of the WEF and the Wayne Township Public Schools.

We’re thrilled to have James Fallon's principal, Ethan Maayan, and his band Steppin' Out, performing live at the Gala!

This unforgettable evening will feature dinner, dancing, live music, an open bar, and Silent Auction prizes, including school-specific and big-ticket items. Proceeds will support students as they transition between school levels—from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and high school to college.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.wayneeducationfoundation.org/wef-gala

2024 WEF Denim & Diamonds Gala

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Packanack students and staff collected $750! Thank you to all who donated and showed their support for the Menz family!

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