The Wayne Local Board of Education will hold the regular scheduled meeting on Monday, April 6, 2020 as a virtual meeting using the Zoom platform.
Your Wayne Local teams are working remotely to make the best possible outcome for this set of unwanted circumstances. We understand that this is all new to you, as it is to us as well. Hang in there, for we are holding daily virtual evaluation meetings to assess questions that arise or new state orders as they come out.
We ask your patience, and acknowledge that this is also a challenge on your end with the online/at-home schooling and support offered from your kitchen tables. Your teachers are working to develop lessons and communicate information with the tools available to help make this easier for you.
The school website and official school social media accounts will be your best source of information. Also classroom contact information is posted online as well.
The safety and education of our students is of utmost importance and our primary concern, and we will continue to work diligently with them as our main focus.
Sincerely,
Your Administrative Team from Wayne Local Schools
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TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE?
Do you need technology assistance? Are you needing to troubleshoot an issue with a school-issued chromebook?
If so, please direct all questions to tech@wayne-local.com
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MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS SUPPORT
Issue 2 - April 3, 2020
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MENTAL HEALTH & WEALTH NEWSLETTER.
HIGH SCHOOL
There will be a Parent Advisory Meeting for high school parents with Principal Dr. Ison every Thursday at 4 p.m. via Google Meetings.
If you would like to join in, please email sison@wayne-local.com for the invitation code to join.
COVID-19 - CollegeBoard Updates & Plans for Advanced Placement
The College Board has determined that traditional, face-to-face Advanced Placement exam administrations will not take place this spring. There will be two different testing dates for each AP subject. The full exam schedule; specific, free-response question types that will be on each AP exam; and additional testing details will be available by April 3. (not posted at this time)
The College Board is developing secure, 45-minute online exams for each course. Each exam will focus on the content most schools should have been able to complete by early March.
Beginning Wednesday, March 25, students will have access to free, live AP review lessons delivered by AP teachers from across the country. These classes also will be available on demand so teachers and students can access them any time.
Find this information and any updates on the College Board’s Advanced Placement exam administrations webpage.
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ELEMENTARY NEWS
Dear Parents and Students,
As we all go through this challenging time, please know all of your Waynesville Elementary School Staff is here for you and your family. This is a situation that none of us have ever experienced, and we will all get through this together! Please be patient with us as we navigate bringing your child’s classroom into your home. I can not stress the importance of keeping your children learning. We need to work together to keep them engaged and focused in all avenues of learning. This gives you the opportunity to teach your child skills outside of the classroom such as cooking, gardening, etc. I will be using the Elementary page on the District’s website to post information. We are missing our students and thinking of all our families during this difficult time. Please stay healthy and safe.
Thinking of all of you,
Mrs. Poole
4-3-2020 Elementary Newsletter
Third Quarter 2020 Newsletter from March 30, 2020.
Elementary Staff Information and e-learning codes
Wayne Local schools is on a state mandated closure until at least May 1st. Our focus will be on the well-being of our students and community members. For this reason, we have implemented a Food 2 Go program with the initial focus of feeding our students.
We are aware that this pandemic impacts more than just our school. We will be offering food to the entire community.
Food 2 Go started on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. You may email Jan Dworetsky at jdworetsky@wayne-local.com or call (513) 897-6971, ext. 1 if you would like to secure meals and not currently on our list for pickup.
PICKUP DAYS AND TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- Tuesdays - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
- Fridays - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Pick-up Location: Middle School Front Entrance
- Remain in your car
- Curb side service only
If you are in need and cannot pickup during these times, please contact Jan Dworetsky at (513) 897-6971, ext 1 or email jdworetsky@wayne-local.com.
Monetary donations – checks made payable to Wayne Local Schools, Attention: Ron James; 659 Dayton Road, Waynesville, OH 45068
Statement from the Waynesville High School Alumni Association:
We have reluctantly decided that in the best interests of the health of our membership, the 137th Annual WHS Alumni Banquet originally scheduled for May 23, 2020 will be postponed until a later date.
We have had preliminary discussions about holding Alumni on Labor Day Weekend, or waiting until next year and honoring the 50/51-year and 25/26-year classes at the same time. That decision will be made when we all know more about the containment of the virus and the risks to all of us.
CLICK HERE for list of Wayne Local School teachers with Google Classroom Codes.
CLICK HERE for list of Waynesville High School teacher-contact information.
BICENTENNIAL PARK AND FACILITIES AT WAYNE LOCAL SCHOOLS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Governor DeWine Order
Governor DeWine's stay-at-home order is currently in effect till at least April 6, 2020. The stay-at-home order includes social distancing and no large groups. It has come to our attention that groups in a non-essential capacity are congregating on school property and in the park. In order to follow the guidance of the State of Ohio, outdoor facilities at Wayne Local Schools and Bicentennial Park are closed till at least April 6, 2020. Caution tape has been placed as a visual reminder. Individuals not following this notice will be asked to leave the property. We appreciate your cooperation as we do our part in the unified effort to stop the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
At Wayne Local Schools, the health, safety and well-being of students and staff are top priorities. With the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) making headlines, district officials want to make sure to reinforce preventive safety measures and to offer additional information.
The symptoms of COVID-19 that may appear 2-14 days after exposure are similar to that of the flu; fever and cough. One additional symptom that is present in COVID-19 is shortness of breath. The virus is spread mainly from person-to-person:
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
The best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are the same preventions that are recommended for the spread of the flu and common cold. Students, staff, and families are encouraged to be mindful of key preventive measures.
Handwashing is extremely important in the prevention of illness. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; if you are unable to use soap and water, hand sanitizers that include 60%-95% alcohol are recommended, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, stay home when you are sick, and use proper cough etiquette (coughing/sneezing into the elbow).
Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community—from your home and workplace to childcare facilities and hospitals. Please see below for proper handwashing technique:
*Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
*Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
*Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
*Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
*Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
District officials are closely monitoring the situation and taking guidance from the Ohio Department of Health and the
U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There is currently no recommendation to close schools in the United States. Wayne Local currently has implemented the following steps and will continue to monitor the Ohio Department of Health and CDC guidelines for any additional recommendations.
· Encouraging all students to wash their hands before going to lunch and before they consume any food
· Encouraging students not to share items such as chapstick, gum, food items.
· When sneezing or coughing, encouraging students to cover their mouths with hands and then wash hands.
Staff members are cleaning desks, doorknobs, and other commonly used surfaces daily.
Students, staff and families are encouraged to be mindful of key preventive measures. The CDC offers some tips on its website that can be useful in avoiding the spread of this and other illness.
As with any illness, your child should remain home if symptoms are serious enough to interfere with your child’s ability to learn. If your child’s temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or greater, (s)he should remain home until they are fever-free (without medication) for a full 24-hours before they return to school. Keeping children home when they are sick is critical for prevention. We will continue to update you with information as we know it.
With Spring Break approaching please see the latest recommendations from the Ohio Department of Health.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html
Kindergarten screenings are postponed.
We will notify parents when we reschedule.
If your child turns five on or before September 30, 2020, you are invited to register him/her for kindergarten. To expedite the process please see attached handout for Online Registration through Final Forms. Registration is now open. Please complete all sections!
2020-2021 Kindergarten Flyer
RETURNING STUDENTS - CLICK HERE
NEW STUDENTS - CLICK HERE
Why Early Childhood Literacy?
Across the state of Ohio, there are men and women who struggle to read a food label, follow their doctor’s written instructions, or read a bus schedule. Each of these individuals is just one of the 36 million American adults who are considered functionally illiterate. This simple fact of literacy is one of the single greatest predictors of a person’s ability to succeed.
A child who can’t read well is four times more likely to drop out of high school before graduation. Ohio’s Future at Work found that in the state of Ohio 24% of adults do not have a high school diploma. At the same time, 87% of the jobs available on OhioMeansJobs.com are closed to someone without a high school diploma, thereby drastically decreasing the chances of someone who is functionally illiterate finding a job that will give them independence to support themselves and their family.
We can change that. Education is the path to a successful life, and literacy is the handrail. Developing literacy begins at birth. By the age of three, a child’s brain is already 80% developed, and, by the time a child enters kindergarten, they must already know thousands of words in order to succeed in the classroom. What is the best way to ensure a child is armed with the knowledge they need to succeed? Reading aloud to that child and giving them access to books.
Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
That’s where the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library comes in. Through Ohio’s partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, we are working to send every child in Ohio from birth to age five a new book each month. Research has shown that a child with 25 books in their home completes an average of two additional years of schooling compared to their peers without books in their home. Our goal is that every kindergartener begins school with 60 books in their home.
Governor and Mrs. Mike DeWine are determined that every child in Ohio have the gift of early childhood literacy. They became aware of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library while reading to their grandchildren. As a result, Governor and Mrs. DeWine and local community leaders are creating county-wide programs in all of Ohio’s 88 counties.
In July 2019, the Ohio legislature included $5 million over the next two years to jump start the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library, providing matching funds to local dollars raised for the program. Over 60 Ohio counties have a limited form of the program. Few have county-wide programs and Warren County is one of the first.
Warren County Imagination Library
Warren County has boldly decided to implement the Imagination Library countywide. The Warren County Imagination Library has been formed to move forward in an effort to deliver books to all children from birth to age 5. The theme of this program is “Every Child Reads Every Day.” Our goal is “20 for 20” – 20,000 books delivered to Warren County children in 2020.
In early November 2019, Commissioner Shannon Jones convened a group of Warren County leaders at the Warren County Foundation to learn about the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library. Within a few weeks, the five library districts decided to fund a three-year pilot program. The Warren County Literacy Fund has been established for this purpose.
During the pilot program, a permanent endowment campaign will raise $5 million to support the program forever. A nine-member governance team guides the process in Warren County.
Pat Dubbs, Superintendent of Wayne Local Schools and Kelly Maloney, Director of Mary L. Cook Public Library sit on the nine-member governance board.
Join the Biggest Civic Engagement in Warren County History
The founding partners include: Franklin-Springboro Public Library, Lebanon Public Library, Mary L. Cook Public Library, Mason Public Library, Salem Township Public Library, United Way of Warren County, and Warren County Foundation. Children can be registered at
www.imaginationlibrary.com. We know that technical issues could potentially turn parents off and a missed opportunity for their child(ren). Currently Kelly Maloney and her staff at Mary L. Cook Public Library are available to troubleshoot issues. Questions regarding registration should be addressed to
maloneke@marylcook.com. All efforts to personally answer each email is the goal. In just the first days of going live with the Warren County initiative, we’ve already registered 1,500 Warren County youngsters.
Our endowment campaign will target individuals, business community, foundations, school government, non-profits and service clubs. New partners are joining every day. For more information, direct questions or inquiries to Warren County Imagination Library (Warren County Foundation), 118 East Main Street, Lebanon, OH 45036; Phone (513) 254-1001 or email:
info@warrencountyfoundation.org. This endeavor offers the opportunity for a generational change for Warren County.
Get hands-on experience in Advanced Manufacturing and Welding! Students will spend 2 days in the Advanced Manufacturing lab at Warren County Career Center, with experiences in Robotics, PLC programming, CNC, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems. The 3rd day will be spent in their Welding lab, doing basic welding and a fun welding project. The last day will include 3 tours of advanced manufacturing companies in Warren County.
Ages: 9th-12th grade (20/21 school year)
Dates: June 29th- July 2nd
Time: 8:30am- 4pm
Location: Countryside YMCA and WCCC
Ohio Business Week Opportunity for Grades 9 -12
Ohio Business Week is a week-long business camp where high school students practice tackling authentic business challenges while having a real college experience!
2020 Dates and Location:
- July 12-18, 2020
- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Eligibility Requirements:
- Current high school students
- Minimum of C grade point average
- Endorsement from your high school
Fee:
- $449 pays for all meals, housing, and materials for the entire program
- Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Please complete the Financial Aid form or contact the Ohio Business Week Foundation for more information Info@Ohiobusinessweek.Org
Apply:
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2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Click here for 2020/21 calendar.
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.
