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IMPORTANT DISTRICT DATES: |
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| Thursday, March 19: BOE PWS Meeting @ 475 Valley Road
Friday, March 20: Schools Closed - Observation of Eid-al-Fitr Friday, March 27: Minimal Day - Start of Spring Recess Monday, March 30 - Thursday, April 2: Schools Closed - Spring Recess
Friday, April 3: Schools Closed - Observation of Good Friday Wednesday, April 8: Minimal Day for all Students - Staff Inservice PM Only Thursday, April 9: BOE PWS Meeting @ 50 Nellis Drive
Thursday, April 16: Schools Closed - Special Election (Emergency Day Used) Review the District Calendar and add no-school and other important dates to your personal calendar! |
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March is Women's History Month 💪🏻 |
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WTPS High School Community Scholarships |
ATTN STUDENTS: Applications Close on Monday, March 16th |
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Anthony Wayne Proudly Presents Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR! |
Matilda the Musical JR @ Anthony Wayne Middle School Friday, March 13th 7:30pm Saturday, March 14th 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Tickets are $12, available at the door
THIS weekend - March 13 and 14 - theater students at Anthony Wayne Middle School will present their production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR! Students of the Cast and Crew have been working diligently together to learn about stagecraft and tell this story for you. Actors have been memorizing lines, music, choreography, and staging all while exploring their character’s given circumstances, goals, and choices. Art crew members have been putting their imagination to the test creating props and designing the set decor. Stage crew members have been planning set transitions, making prop tables, and learning to run the different aspects of technical production. We would love to see the whole family come see Matilda’s magic! Join us Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30. $12 Tickets are available at the door.
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Relay for Life of Wayne - Scan the QR Code and Join Us! |
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😜 Newsletter Riddle: Why did Harry Styles bring a compass to his concert? 🧑🏻🎤🎤🎵 |
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Wayne Schools Celebrate Read Across America! |
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John F. Kennedy Elementary |
JFK Elementary School had a lot of great things happening for Read Across America. Spirit days, visits from Therapy Dogs, classroom read-alouds, a book battle, a visit from William Paterson Student Athletes, and a visit from the Passaic County Sheriff's Department where they read a book to students in grades K-2 that two of the officers wrote and illustrated. The kids LOVED it!! |
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Ryerson Elementary School |
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In celebration of National Read Across America Week, Ryerson was honored to welcome Superior Court Judge Daniel Brown, who visited to read with our 1st and 2nd grade students. Judge Brown shared two of his favorite Dr. Seuss classics, Hop on Pop and Green Eggs and Ham.
Judge Brown was incredibly engaging and enthusiastic, bringing the stories to life and capturing the attention of every student in the room. Our students loved the experience, and it was a wonderful way to celebrate the joy of reading.
We are so grateful that Judge Brown took time out of his busy day to visit Ryerson and share his love of books with our young readers. |
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Preakness Early Childhood Center |
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Theunis Dey Elementary School |
Media Specialist, Keri DelloBuono and Reading Specialist, Liz Sponenburg collaboratively planned several fun-filled activities to celebrate Read Across America at Theunis Dey. Grades 3 through 5 students celebrated with a fun and engaging event called “The Masked Reader,” inspired by the popular TV show The Masked Singer. Thirteen Theunis Dey staff members volunteered and were filmed reading excerpts from books by Dr. Seuss, with digital filters disguising their faces. Mrs. Sponenburg was the videographer of the project.
All students in Grades 3 through 5 gathered for “The Masked Reader” assembly hosted by Mrs. DelloBuono, where they competed to guess the identity of each masked reader. After a close and exciting competition, the 4th graders claimed victory by a very small margin. The event kept students highly engaged and provided a joyful celebration of reading.
Grades K–2 students celebrated Read Across America by participating in a Storybook STEM activity centered around this year’s theme, “Reading Is Out of This World.” Mrs. Sponenburg read Mousetronaut by Astronaut Mark Kelly to each class, inspiring students with a space-themed adventure.
As a follow-up, Mrs. DelloBuono led hands-on STEM activities that encouraged creativity and problem-solving. Students engineered straw rockets and tested out their designs. Students continued space-themed LEGO challenges, and practiced coding by guiding a mouse through the planets in the Media Center. The engaging activities combined literacy and STEM, making the celebration both educational and fun.
Students also took part in the PTO-sponsored Book Fair, exploring a wide selection of books and celebrating their love of reading. Later in March, author Rachelle Burk will visit Theunis Dey to share insights into the writing process and speak about her journey as an author. |
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Albert P. Terhune Elementary School |
APT kicked off RAA with a visit from the Jackals baseball to promote our reading incentive. We continued the week with guest readers: current staff members, former teachers and teachers students will have in the future at Schuyler Colfax (5th graders had SCMS Teachers Healy, Vogel and Olaya reading to them). The week ended with older students reading with younger students to promote “Buddy Reading”. Even Mrs Heaney and Ms DeMayo joined in the buddy reading fun! It was a fun filled week!
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Wayne Valley Competes in ProStart Culinary Competition |
The New Jersey State ProStart Invitationals were held in Wayne at Driscoll’s, where Wayne Valley proudly competed against eight other teams from across the state. Representing Wayne Valley were three seniors — Casper Cagara, Kenny Welson-Chavez, and William Koppenal — along with two juniors, Corey McDougald and Sheron Rudolph, and their Advisor Chef Prindilus-DaCosta.
Tasked with preparing a three-course gourmet meal in just 60 minutes, the team demonstrated impressive teamwork, precision, and culinary skill under pressure. Their carefully crafted menu began with a Green Pea Risotto topped with perfectly seared scallops.
For the entrée, they presented a New York Strip steak finished with a rich demi-glace red wine mustard sauce, accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and fresh asparagus. The meal concluded with an elegant Berry Mille-Feuille, delivering a crisp, sweet finish to the menu.
Competing among nine talented teams, Wayne Valley showcased both creativity and
professionalism, making their school proud at this year's New Jersey State ProStart Invitationals Competition. |
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SCMS Global Festivities: Sixth Graders Celebrate the World’s Holidays with Creativity and Culture |
Sixth-grade Seminar students were each assigned a holiday celebrated around the world. Over several weeks, they researched its origins, traditions, and cultural significance. Students then designed interactive displays that taught their classmates about the holiday while promoting cultural awareness and multiple perspectives. These exhibits included hands-on activities such as recorded interviews, games, arts and crafts, and food. Through their creativity and effort, these sixth graders delivered an engaging and immersive learning experience.
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All Wayne Strings Performed at the 'Evening With the Arts' at Wayne Hills HS |
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| Pines Lake Kindergarten Trip to Space |
The Kindergarten classes at Pines Lake recently learned about the Solar System. With a joyful mix of curiosity and imagination, they explored the sun, moon, and the planets. The students took a walk through space while wearing astronaut helmets. This adventure helped the young learners build excitement for Science and the world around them! | |
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GWMS Yearbook Earns Top Honors |
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George Washington Middle School is proud to announce that its student-led yearbook has been selected for inclusion in Portfolio, an exclusive collection of the finest yearbooks in the United States. This honor, awarded by Varsity Yearbooks, places the GWMS publication in the top ten percent of all yearbooks nationwide.
The recognition highlights the exceptional creative work of the GWMS yearbook staff, specifically noting excellence in cover design, creative layouts, storytelling, and coverage of the student body.
The yearbook club is led by faculty adviser Tara Cooper Weiss, School Library Media Specialist, who teaches journalism, photography, and digital design to produce a professional-caliber historical record for the school. "This achievement is a testament to the countless hours our students spent documenting the school year," said Weiss. "Being ranked in the top ten percent nationally by Varsity Yearbooks is a huge win for our team and a point of pride for the entire George Washington Middle School community."
Each year, Varsity Yearbooks evaluates thousands of publications from across the country, looking for schools that push the boundaries of traditional yearbooking. Inclusion in Portfolio serves as a benchmark for excellence in the industry. |
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Learn about the Wayne Police Officers serving and protecting in your schools! @waynepolicenj
SLEO III Lisa Stansfield began protecting the Preakness Early Childhood Center earlier this school year. SLEO Stansfield brings extensive experience to this role. She served 25 years with Passaic PD, with much of that time as a Juvenile Detective and School Resource Officer. |
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As Seen In Central Office: Art by Ryerson and Theunis Dey Students |
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Daisy made a visit to JFK during Read Across America Week. |
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Hope, the therapy dog, also made a visit to JFK. |
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😜 Riddle Answer: He was used to only going in only one direction! 🧑🏻🎤🎤🎵 |
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Wayne Township Master Plan Update |
“Wayne Township is preparing a new master plan to direct growth and development of the Township over the next couple of decades. As part of this, they are hosting an online survey to get feedback from the public regarding changes to permitted land uses and potential bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic safety improvements. The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KN33VC7. Additional information can be found at https://waynetownship.com/masterplan
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