Wayne Hills Student Council is excited to announce our monumental 40TH ANNUAL Spirit Week, taking place the week of November 17th - 21st! Throughout the week, each grade level competes to collect the most donations for those in need this holiday season. The week culminates with our 32nd Annual Spirit Rally that Friday, with the four grades facing off hoping to earn points by having the best theme, winning rally events, and proving to be the most spirited grade. Ultimately, this week gives Wayne Hills the opportunity to work together as ONE to give back to our community. The goal for each grade is to be crowned the winner - which will label them as the most spirited, motivated, and charitable class. Please join us in “Breaking Records and Building Community”.
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
1. Modified Bell Schedule
- On Friday, November 21st - the day of the Spirit Rally - the schedule will be as follows: Block 1 / Period 4 - 7:20 AM - 8:18 AM
Block 2 / Period 1 - 8:22 AM - 9:20 AM
Block 3 / Period 2 - 9:24 AM - 10:22 AM
Lunch - 10:22 AM - 11:17 AM *No labs
Block 4 / Period 8 - 11:17 AM - 11:47 AM
Block 5 / Period 6 - 11:51 AM - 12:21 PM
Block 6 / Period 6 - 12:25 PM - 12:55 PM
*Students will remain in Block 6 until called down, starting with Seniors at 12:50 PM SPIRIT RALLY - 1:10 PM - 2:19 PM
2. Donation Assistance
- If you are able to, we would truly appreciate your assistance with donating or simply by sharing this information with your friends and family to spread the word!
3. Theme Days
- We kindly ask you to encourage your child to participate in the Theme Days! The best dressed in the school each day will win a gift card! We love to see students go “all out”!
4. Student Expectations (on Rally Day)
- Seniors are NOT allowed to leave campus for lunch - they MUST stay in school to eat. - Students are expected to be spirited, while also remaining respectful.
5. Spirit Week Tradition
- Spirit Week is a wonderful way to showcase our school spirit, while also helping the community. From our donations, we are able to help so many people that need assistance. We kindly ask you to join us in showcasing school spirit, instilling it in our students, and teaching them the benefits of helping those in need.
We thank you for your participation, cooperation, and support.
FOR STUDENTS:
1. Theme Days (1 point per student dressed per day)
- Monday, November 17th - PAJAMA DAY
- Tuesday, November 18th - USA DAY
- Wednesday, November 19th - ADAM SANDLER DAY
- Thursday, November 20th - BLACKOUT
- Friday, November 21st - CLASS COLOR DAY (9th - Pink, 10th - Green, 11th - Purple, 12th - Orange)
2. Food Drive (varying points per item)
- Drop off non-perishable food items in the North Gym Mon. 11/17 - Thurs. 11/20 from 6:40 AM - 7:10 AM All donations go to food pantries and Wayne families in need.
3. Gift Cards (1 point per $1)
- Donate grocery store gift cards! Drop off - in an envelope with the grade level on it - in Mrs. Silvestri’s or Ms. Morgan’s mailbox in the Main Office any time before 8:18 AM on Fri, 11/21. All donations go to Wayne families in need to provide a Thanksgiving meal, and other necessities.
4. Penny Wars (1 point per $1)
- We are collecting cash and change to be put in class jugs Mon. 11/17 - Thurs. 11/20 during lunch. All donations go to the “Tunnel to Towers Foundation”.
5. Wall Decorations
- Student Council, and their art ambassadors, have been working for over a month on enormous, and detailed, posters that will be hung up in the gym. Points will be awarded for the best decorations.
6. Spirit Rally
- Students will volunteer to compete for their class in various physical competitions including Block Battle, Musical Chairs, Hot Shotz, and Tug of War. The winner of each event wins points for their class.
Last year, we broke records and need your help to surpass these numbers this year!
1. 12,000+ food items/cans collected (Most since 2017!)
2. $8,145 in grocery store gift cards collected (Most EVER!)
3. $2,070 in Penny Wars collected (Most since 2014!)
With more details on how YOU can help us reach - and exceed - our goals, please reach out to the Student Council Advisors - Mrs. Silvestri and Ms. Morgan
bsilvestri@wayneschools.com and amorgan@wayneschools.com