Wayne's World
2/10/23
Weekly Inspirational Quote
Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.
-Winston Churchill
From Mr. Z
Hello Wayne School Families,
This is the time of year when the weather can be gray and gloomy, making kids not want to go outside and play. It's important for children and parents to look for fun and exciting activities during the winter season when stuck inside. It's also important to limit the amount of screen time spent in front of a television, computer or mobile device. While it can be tempting to relax limits on screen time during breaks from school, overexposure can have a negative impact in healthy brain development. Fortunately, there are plenty of non-screen time activities kids can enjoy when stuck inside during these gray and gloomy days. Take some time with your children and try one or more of the fun screen-free activities listed below! I wish everyone a relaxing and terrific weekend!
Mr. Z
Weekly WOWs for Staff
Student IDs
Winter Weather Expectations for School
Please also practice zipping up coats so that students are able to get ready to go outside for recess and leave at the end of the day. Our teachers support the best they can, but working on these motor skills is great practice for our students.
Gym Shoes
MTSS
One of our building goals is to be identifying those above and beyond behaviors that deserve a positive referral! We are working on this in MTSS and are connecting it with practicing identifying those positive attributes of ourselves. Our February bulletin board is all about positive affirmations. Many students have already completed their hearts, "I am _______." We will be attaching a picture of the final product on next week's newsletter.
Let's continue to focus on all of the positives of ourselves and each other.
PTW Updates
The PTW has been hard at work with a variety of fundraisers so far this year. By attending our NO-COOK nights, purchasing Spirit Wear, and choosing Wayne Elementary when you click purchase for your Amazon SMILE cart, you are supporting the staff and students of Wayne. Through all of our fundraising events, you are supporting field trip experiences, purchasing books and supplies for classrooms, providing some new equipment for outside, and helping to uplift the social-emotional learning and well-being of students and staff. Thank you for all of your continued support of the Wayne PTW and Wayne Elementary School! We appreciate you!
Registration Deadlines
Register by February 23rd for the My VIP & Me at Main Event
Gaming at Main Event, March 2
AAA Fundraiser
“We’re working harder than ever to prepare students for success. Help us encourage and support the next generation by signing up for a new AAA Primary membership. You’ll get a year of AAA Roadside Assistance, member discounts, travel savings and more; AAA will give Wayne Elementary $20.
Call Victoria Matter and the Matter Insurance Agency at 224-470-3552 for the specific code & to join today!”
Reporting Student Absences
Reporting Student Absences (630) 736-7100
Any time your child is going to be absent from school, parents must call them in. You may leave a message on our answering machine. Please leave your child's name, student ID#, grade and reason for absence. If they are ill, please leave what their symptoms are. We appreciate your help and support.
Elementary Breakfast and Lunch Menu - Please Label all Student Lunchboxes!
Birthday Treats
Right at School- Before and After School Program
Upcoming Events
2/14: Valentine's Day
2/17: End of Second Trimester
2/20: NO SCHOOL (President's Day)
2/22: Second Trimester Report Cards Ready
2/27: Black History Month Laser Light Show
3/1: 2nd Grade CoGat
3/3: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Institute Day)