1. Each driver entering the school driveway and parking area needs to take personal responsibility to follow the posted traffic signs and yellow curb restrictions. The curb in front of the building is for pick-up and drop-off only and is not for stopping and waiting until your comes out or goes into the building. You should be by the yellow curb only if your child is visible and waiting for you.
2. No child should be permitted to get out of a car without an adult. Adults should not sit in cars and expect children to come to the cars. Please get out and get your child, AS CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CROSS THE DRIVEWAY ALONE.
3. Some parents are parking in areas where buses need to enter or exit. If you have been picking up or dropping off, you know where the buses go and you SHOULD NOT be parked to blocked their path. THERE IS NO PARKING IN THE BACK OF THE SCHOOL. THIS AREA IS STRICKLY FOR OUR BUSES AND VANS.
4. Everyone's safety is important during our arrival and dismissal times.
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The hours for school are 8:55 AM to 3:20 PM. All students are to enter the school through the main entrance at the front of the building. STUDENTS ARE NOT TO ARRIVE AT SCHOOL PRIOR TO 8:35 AM SINCE SUPERVISION IS NOT PROVIDED BEOFRE THAT TIME. Should you require supervision prior to 8:35 AM or after 3:20 p.m., please enroll your child in the district's Extended Day Program.
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School Office: Mrs. Speid 973-633-3160 ext. 10
Mr. Erck 973-633-3160 ext. 12
Nurses Office: Mrs. Liss 973-633-3160 ext. 11
Media Center: Miss Mandarino 973-633-3160 ext. 15
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The Wayne Township Public Schools sponsors the Extended Day Program (7:15 - 8:35 AM and 3:20 - 6:00 PM). For further information, please contact Ms. Shari Plocker at 973-633-3025 or 973-633-3124. Also, The Boys and Girls Club of Wayne sponsors a half-day program for Kindergarten children, including transprotation to and/or from school as well as an after-school prgram for students K-5. They can be reached at 973-956-0033. PLEASE BE SURE TO USE ONE OF THESE OPTIONS IF YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR CHILD ARRIVE PRIOR TO 8:35 AM OR REMAIN BEYOND 3:20 PM.
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YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO MAKE ALL DOCTOR AND DENTAL APPOINTMENTS AFTER SCHOOL HOURS TO ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILD RECEIVES A FULL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. ON THOSE OCCASIONS WHEN EARLY DISMISSAL IS AN ABSOLUTE NECESSITY, A NOTE TO THE CLASSROOM TEACHER MUST BE PROVIDED INCLUDING THE REASON AND TIME YOU WILL BE PICKING UP YOUR CHILD. In the event of an emergency, please try to call the school before arriving to request your child's early dismissal. Please note that your child must be in school for 4 instructional hours to receive credit for that school day.
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The transportation supervisor is Kathy MacDonald and the secretary is Sue Sikorski. Kathy can be reached at 973-633-3120. Shirley can be reached at 973-633-3139.
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Students eligible for bus transportation are expected to use the bus unless there is written notification from a parent/guardian indicating a change. The note should be sent to your child's teacher and include the particular information regarding the change (person picking up the child). Please use our Note To School which is on this website.
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Absence from school should be held to an absolute minimum for the best educational interest for the student. The only reasons permitted for an excused absence are religious holidays, student illness, or a death in the immediate family. Please call 973-633-3160 before 8:55 AM to let the school know that your child will be absent. There may be times when parents choose to keep children out of school for other reasons, such as traveling and family vacations. WE DISCOURAGE THIS PRACTICE, ASKING THAT YOU PLAN YOUR VACATION DURING SCHEDULED SCHOOL VACATIONS. For all absences, students are held responsible for missed assignments. Teachers are expected to provide students with missed assignments and a suitable amount of time is provided for the students to make up the work. PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR ADVANCED ASSIGNMENTS IN ORDER TO HAVE CHILDREN COMPLETE THEIR WORK PRIOR TO OR WHILE ON VACATION.
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KINDERGARTEN
- A minimum of three activities per week
- A maximum of five activities per week
FIRST AND SECOND GRADES
- A minimum of 20 minutes daily, not to exceed 80 minutes per week
- A maximum of 30 minutes daily, not to exceed 120 minutes per week
THIRD GRADE
- A minimum of 30 minutes daily, not to exceed 120 minutes per week
- A maximum of 45 minutes daily, not to exceed 180 minutes per week
FOURTH GRADE
- A minimum of 45 minutes daily, not to exceed 180 minutes per week
- A maximum of 60 minutes daily, not to exceed 240 minutes per week
FIFTH GRADE
- A minimum of 60 minutes daily, not to exceed 240 minutes per week
- A maximum of 90 minutes daily, not to exceed 360 minutes per week
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1. FORGETTING HOMEWORK - If your child has forgotten an assignment at home and you wish to bring it to school, we ask that you NOT bring it to the classroom, but to the main office. Mrs. Speid, our secretary, will notify the teacher.
2. CHILD'S ABSENCE - If you wish that homework be sent home on the day your child is absent, PLEASE CALL 973-633-3160 AND LEAVE THE REQUEST WHEN REPORTING THE ABSENCE OR CALL THE OFFICE BY 11:00 AM. WE CANNOT HONOR REQUESTS FOR HOMEWORK MADE AFTER THAT TIME.
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All visitors to the school, including parents and PTO volunteers, MUST USE THE FRONT ENTRANCE. For security and your child's protection, all doors are locked during the school day. WE NEED YOUR COOPERATION WITH REPORTING TO THE MAIN OFFICE UPON ENTERING THE BUILDING, SIGNING IN, AND OBTAINING A VISITOR'S PASS, REGARDLESS OF THE LENGTH OF YOUR STAY. UPON YOUR EXIT, PLEASE REPORT BACK TO THE OFFICE AND RETURN THE BADGE. We appreciate your cooperation in helping to ensure a safe environment for your children.
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We often communicate with parents by sending notices home with chidren. You are encouraged to establish a routine whereby notices and notes from school are removed from your child's bag/backpack daily. This practice will keep you informed about events, programs, classroom and school happenings. We also send home a monthly calendar and post that calendar on the school website. Click here for the current calendar.
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The lunch schedule is as follows:
11:30-12:00 Fourth Grade
12:00-12:30 Third and Fifth Grade
12:35-1:05 Second Grade
12:40-1:10 First Grade
Lunch may be purchased on a daily or weekly basis for $2.00 per day. Children may also bring lunch from home. If lunch is forgotten at home and you wish to bring it to school, please label it with your child's name, grade, and teacher and bring it to the office. Please do not go to the classroom. Mrs. Speid will make sure your child gets his/her lunch.
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Yes, please send a note to your child's teacher or notify the office. Parents must sign the children out and back in at the office. Children often enjoy the treat of going out to lunch with parents!
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The lost and found is located in the custodian's room and on a table in the main hallway. Each year, we have many articles of clothing and personal possessions that are not claimed by our students. Please label everything that your child owns, including clothing, backpacks, and lunchboxes so that we can return these items to you.
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To find out if the Wayne Schools have any school closings or delayed openings due to poor weather, go to Wayne Schools home page at www.wayneschools.com. Other options are Local Access Channel 77, Channel 12, radio stations 710AM WOR, 880AM CBS , 1010AM WINS , 1250AM WMTR , 1500AM WGHT , 105.5FM WDHA.
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