May you enjoy a warm holiday with family and friends!
School will be closed Nov. 27th through Nov. 29, 2019
The Center for P-20 Safety and Security was formed as a collaborative effort between the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the Ohio Department of Education to create safe and supportive learning environments and respond to violence and its causes in educational settings throughout Ohio. Center personnel focus on school climate, safety, security and emergency management concerns in the K-12 and higher education environments, providing guidance and direction to promote physically safe and emotionally secure environments for students, educators, and staff.
Over the course of three calendar years, school districts are responsible for ensuring the completion of one of three emergency management tests annually. Exercises are limited to: tabletop, functional, and full-scale as outlined in Ohio Revised Code 3301-5-01 and Ohio Revised Code 3313.536.
Our school district will be conducting the full-scale exercise this school year on Tuesday, November 26th.
This is ONLY A DRILL.
Each building of Wayne Local School will experience a difference kind of situation in which safety measures will be different for each site. If you know your child has an appointment and will need picked up on Tuesday, November 26th, please contact the building administrator by Monday so arrangements can be made in advance. We will be looking for areas to improve upon and ask for your cooperation in making this drill go as smooth as possible.
Thank you.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Over the last few weeks, we have seen some new work begin as the footers were molded and poured.
Soon, we will begin to see some early masonry work, as well as some underground storm pipe, plumbing, and electrical work for Unit "A." For an explanation of Unit "A," please see below.
The new elementary building has been divided into three segmented areas – Unit “A”, Unit “B” and Unit “C.” Unit “A” is the side closest to the high school and contains the mechanicals, gymnasium and kitchen areas. Unit “C” is the single story part of the building containing the early childhood wing closest to the present elementary. Unit “B” is the core and classroom areas.
The plan, weather permitting, is to focus on Area “A” first. If weather was to become adverse, they will switch to Area “C” because it is one story and easier to get under roof. Area “B” will always be the middle part of the work regardless.
Waynesville third grade Spartan Stars visit and spread kindness one book at a time. Once a month, these students take the time to give back to those in our community. Thank you to these students, families, and third grade staff for supporting this monthly event.
YMCA 4th Grade Swim Program
Our 4th graders had the wonderful opportunity to participate in a five week swim program at Lebanon’s Countryside YMCA. Students were bussed on Friday mornings for a 45 minute swim lesson. All students were placed in a specific level of ability, so each week’s swim lesson could target the skills needed to progress as a swimmer.
The program was an absolute success and the kids were excited to go every Friday! All students gained confidence and learned safety and survival skills when in the water. Students who had little experience swimming were able to jump in the water and learn some basic strokes, and the more advanced swimmers were able to show off their skills while swimming laps. On the last day, students that passed a swim test were able to go down the water slide, which was definitely a hit! But all students participated in a “fun day” with fountains and swimming with friends.
At the end of the program, students were surveyed and the following were the most frequent comments:
- “I liked that we got in small groups and got to learn how to swim better.”
- “The instructors were nice and fun!”
- “I was afraid to jump in or float on my back, but now I know how.”
- “I love swimming and loved that we got to do it during the school day with friends!”
- “The thing I liked most was swimming laps!”
- “I loved the fun day with the slide on the last day!”
- “I loved EVERYTHING about it!”
Thank you Countryside YMCA and Waynesville Administration for this incredible experience for our students!
Sherria Rasey
srasey@wayne-local.com
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AVAILABLE IN ALL BUILDINGS!
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Congratulations to all of our Fall 2019 SWBL Athletes and Coaches!
FANTASTIC JOB!!
Thank you to our hosts at
D&D Lawn Pros, in partnering with the WHS Experiential Learning Program. Senior
Alex Dyer is interested in pursuing business and entrepreneurship. He plans to attend Sinclair College to start his business degree in the Fall 2020. Within this program Alex is working directly with lawn care professionals, and gaining hands on experience within digital media and web page design to promote the business.
If you are interested in partnering with our Experiential Learning program, please contact Katie Rogers at
krogers@wayne-local.net.
The Book Fair at the Middle School ended, but you can still order online through November 28th by clicking on the link ONLINE ORDERING.
You now have access to shop The Scholastic Store and earn rewards for your school with every purchase. Explore thousands of best-selling books, collections, new releases, educational toys, games, and more. All online items priced as marked.
GIFT CARD WREATH RAFFLE
Buy tickets from the cross country team during the Tip-Off Tournament - Fri, Nov 29 and Sat, Nov 30th - 3:00 to 9 p.m.
1 for $10, 3 for $20, 10 for $50
Drawing will be held during halftime of Saturday's final game. You do not need to be present to win.
Monies will help send our runners to camp next summer!
Thank you, in advance, for your support of our LEAGUE CHAMPS!
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The After School Tutoring group has started. The group focuses on reading strategies to encourage academic success. One of the most important strategies we focus on is to go back into the text to find “evidence” from the text to support the answer to the reading comprehension questions that are being asked.
Did you know that according to www.Renaissance.com that “Fewer than one in five students averaged a half-hour or more of reading per day, and fewer than one in three read between 15 and 29 minutes on a daily basis. The problem is that 15 minutes seems to be the “magic number” at which students start seeing substantial positive gains in reading achievement, yet less than half of our students are reading for that amount of time.”
A few minutes of time spent reading each day can lead to a lifetime of understanding! These are a few suggestions to encourage and support reading together:
1. Read aloud together. Take turns reading and discussing what you are reading together.
2. Encourage your child to create a picture in their mind of what they are reading.
Can they describe it to you?
3. Ask questions while you are reading. Who are the characters in the story? Where does the story take place? When did it happen? What is going on in the story, is there a problem, how does it get solved? Why do the characters behave the way they do or why did the author write this selection for you to read?
4. Stop along the way while you are reading to ask your child what they think will happen next. Have them provide details of why they think that. Are their details connected to the information you are reading?
5. Is the book you are reading together on their level? Are there words that are unfamiliar that you can look up together? Many books use figurative language to relay the information. Take time to discuss figures of speech and what they mean with the content.
Taking the time to read together not only encourages academic growth but it helps to open opportunities to talk and grow together, building a relationship that will last far beyond their academic years.
When: Saturday, December 7th
Time: 8am-11am
Admission: $6, children under 5 are free
Where: Waynesville Middle School Cafeteria
Pancake Breakfast Flyer
Just a friendly reminder about the intended traffic flow and drop off/pick up plans for students in MS/HS. Students can be dropped off in either the Middle School parking lot, or in the Tennis Court parking lot in the second image.
Note:
* Students can be let out prior to getting to the door.
* Students may also be dropped off at the curb on Dayton Road.
No drop offs should be occurring in the High School parking lot.
Student drivers should leave home at least 5 minutes earlier than they have been.
Thank you for your cooperation as we navigate and troubleshoot during times of construction.
PANORAMIC SENIOR PICTURE
WAYNESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS:
All seniors of the class of 2020 will have a panoramic picture taken
Monday, December 2, 2019 at 7:10 am at WHS
This will include the High School, Warren County Career Center, and all CCP students.
Picture Cost - $20
Transportation will be available to those SENIORS ONLY back to the career center
Any questions, contact Sharon Vogel at svogel@wayne-local.com; or (513) 897-2776.
SENIORS: ORDER CAP AND GOWN NOW TO AVOID LATE FEES!
Order your cap and gown now to avoid late fees! After Dec 6, the price goes from $40.50 to $60.50. *This late fee only applies to the cap and gown.
Pricing on announcements and other graduate merchandise does not increase….. ONLY CAP AND GOWN.
2019-20 graduation cap and gown information
Support the Waynesville High School After Prom!
Planning is underway for the 2020 Waynesvlle After Prom. The committee is working to create a night of fun in a safe environment for our students. Please come out and support the Waynesville High School After Prom on Tuesday, December 10th at the Chipolte location at 6000 Wilmington Pike from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Proceed from this fundraiser will be used to provide activities, games, food and prizes at the After Prom event. Thank you in advance for your support.
Congratulations to Owen Conley on signing his National Letter of Intent to swim at The Ohio State University! Wayne Local Schools, Waynesville Athletics, and the Waynesville Community are very proud of your time as a Spartan and look forward following your career as a Buckeye!
Orion Physical Therapy partners with WHS within the Experiential Learning Program
Thank you to our hosts at
Orion Physical Therapy in Dayton, OH
, for partnering with the WHS Experiential Learning Program. Senior
Megan Handle is interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. She is currently shadowing a physical therapist at this location three times a week. Within our program Megan is exposed to aspects of physical therapy, a field she is interested in as a future career. Megan is also hoping to have other job shadowing experiences next semester
within the medical field.
We are excited about these future of these partnerships!
If you are interested in partnering with WHS in the Experiential learning Program,
please contact
krogers@wayne-local.com
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A LETTER FROM WARREN COUNTY COMPLETE COUNTY COMMITTEE....
October, 2019
Dear Warren County Resident:
EXPECT THE 2020 CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE & INFORMATION IN YOUR MAIL SOON.
The U.S. Census Bureau’s will be conducting a decennial Census in 2020 to count everyone once and in the right place. The 2020 Census is closer than you think! Census day is April 1, 2020. Here’s a summary of why it’s essential that everyone in Warren County is counted and how census data is used:
- Forecasting future transportation needs for all segments of the population.
- Apportionment of seats allocated to the states for the House of Representatives.
- Helps Warren County qualify for state and regional grant projects and receive federal dollars for grants.
- Allocate funds for grants for title 1 school districts.
- Assist industries locate potential markets, and products and services the community needs.
- Understand workforce size; job concentrations; potential markets for expansion and economic development strategies.
- Plan the provision of health care, education, employment, transport, roads, and health care facilities, child-care and senior center.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE CENSUS BUREAU QUESTIONNAIRE
Personal information collected by the Census Bureau is confidential, and by law cannot be shared with law enforcement, the courts, immigration, or anyone for 72 years. Being counted in the Census is safe, quick, and very important to the future of our communities and state. Additional information on the Census is available at: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/2020-census/about.html. We appreciate your assistance in achieving a better census count for Warren County.
Sincerely,
_____________________________________
Warren County Complete County Committee
Expectation Letter dated Oct 2019
About the 2020 Census
Project Gunlock is a community safety initiative supported by the Village of Waynesville, Wayne Township, Mary L. Cook Public Library, Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Wayne Local Schools, and endorsed by “The Waynesville Way.” Collectively, we encourage gun owners to safely secure their firearms and to always be aware of who can access them to prevent accident, theft and misuse. These organizations and three local businesses – B & B Carryout, Waynesville Pharmacy, and Pat’s Place, are providing free gun locks to secure firearms.
This community-wide initiative is to spread a very important message. We ask you to pledge to keep our community’s children safe and confident by always safely securing your guns.
Warren County Crisis Text Line:
Crises aren't "9 to 5" happenings. They sometimes come on when it's not easy to pickup a phone and call someone. But you can text for help at any time. Chat with a trained person by texting "4hope" to 741741. That person will help you de-escalate and can offer information about local resources where you can find in-person help if needed.
The Crisis Text Line is always there for you, 24/7. Just send a message (text 4hope to 741741.
