National
School Breakfast week is March 4 – 8, 2019. We will be celebrating with a
special daily menu theme. Also, on Wednesday, March 6th, we will
have a “Golden Ticket Day.” A Golden Ticket will be placed randomly in 2 grab
and go bags at each school. Students that receive a golden ticket can redeem
their prize during lunch.
Please encourage your student to have breakfast daily, whether it be at home or a school breakfast. When students start the day with a healthy meal, they are more likely to retain what they learn in class, behave better and experience better health outcomes. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me at mliptak@westernwayne.org
“Owl Pellets”
lyrics from the song by MC Paul Barman will forever be remembered by Western
Wayne Science students in Dr. Mark Nebzydoski’s classes. The song goes, “Owls/ Scoop prey in their jowels/ Bones and fur stay in the gullet/ Meat goes to the bowels/ Comes out like a bullet/ After six hours.”
Nebzydoski’s students spent some time in their February
lessons learning about ecology through a lab in which they had to dissect owl
waste pellets to then reconstruct the animals and organisms the owls had eaten.
Students first read about different
types of owls and owl pellets. Then they
studied pictures of what gopher, weasel, rabbit, vole, mole, bird, and rabbit
skeletons would look like when they got the bones to put them together from the
owl regurgitate pellets.
Overall students enjoyed learning
about ecology in this very hands-on lab despite some of the dirty work they had
to do to get the animal bones.
“I feel I learn better when I am doing
something instead of writing it down all the time,” freshman Joanna Regalbuto
said.
Fellow classmate Gavin Henwood
agrees. “A lab like this is more
interesting because you can get into it easier when you are dissecting the owl
pellets.”
Gavin’s lab partner Nick DeCandis said
once he got over the mental struggle of thinking about what he was picking
apart that he really liked the lab.
“It was like putting together a
dinosaur set,” Nick explained. “I
thought it was surprising that once we started pulling the bones out that we
seemed to find them in the order of what the owl had eaten for breakfast,
lunch, and dinner. I had thought the
bones would be more scattered in the pellets.”
The main challenge the students said
they faced from the lab was not breaking the bones when pulling apart the
pellets to find them.
“Everything was very compacted inside
the pellets,” Carleigh Galliford explained.
“You had to be gentle.”
Fellow student Gabby Velez explained
how she took on the challenge of handling the delicate animal bones.
“We used tweezers to take the
different bones out and to get the fur and other hair off of them.”
Freshman Sarah McAndrew thought the
best part of the lab was learning about all of the animal bones.
“It was interesting to see what all of
the different bones look like,” she said.
Nebzydoski is pleased that his
students did well accepting the challenge of dissecting the not physically
appealing pellets for the greater benefit of furthering their knowledge of
ecology.
“I think the students appreciate
getting to do hands on work that is a change of pace from some of their other
studies.”
Pictured are Western Wayne Middle and High School students who are cast members in the upcoming spring production of Annie. They will perform excerpts of the show on Thursday, Feb. 28, at RDW Elementary School as a part of Read Across America Night. Event admission is free. Seated on floor: Amanda David, who plays Annie. From left, second row: Sydney Peet, who plays Miss Hannigan; R.J. Clemens, who plays Daddy Warbucks; Lily Visceglia, who plays Lily St. Regis; and John Nichols, who plays Rooster.
Members of the community who come out to enjoy the
annual Read Across America Night at Western Wayne’s RDW Elementary School on
Thursday, February 28, will surely leave smiling from ear to ear. As the character, radio announcer, Bert Healy
sings in the musical Annie, “You are
never fully dressed without a smile.”
Western
Wayne Middle and High School musical students will perform excerpts from their
upcoming spring production of Annie
as a part of the entertainment at Read Across America Night. The event will
kick-off at 4:45 p.m. and is free to the public. Kids of all ages can enjoy a
variety of activities in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
There
will also be a Book Fair at the event hosted by the PTA, and attendees can meet
The Cat and Hat along with Thing One and Thing Two.
From
4:45 to 5:30 p.m. guests can tour the RDW building and stop in classrooms to
hear stories read by RDW staff and friends.
Starting at 5:30 through 6 p.m., there will be a concession stand open
with hot dogs, drinks, and snacks for sale.
Then at 6 p.m., Annie cast members will perform. Eighth grade student Amanda David who plays
the title role will sing “Tomorrow.”
R.J. Clemens, who plays Daddy Warbucks will sing the ballad “Something
was Missing.” Amanda and R.J. will
perform the upbeat “I Don’t Need Anything But You.”
Other numbers to be sung include “Easy Street”
by Lily Visceglia, who plays the flashy Lily St. Regis; Sydney Peet, who plays
the notorious Miss Hannigan; and John Nichols, who plays the sly Rooster Hannigan. In addition, junior Honour Shaffer, who plays
Bert Healy, will perform “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” with
assistance from the lovely Boylan sisters played by Maddie Kapschull, Rhonda
Fenkner, and Anya Burgerhoff.
The students are excited
to entertain the audience at RDW on Thursday evening as their debut performance
of portions of the show they have been working on since December.
“This is my fourth year
performing at RDW for Dr. Seuss Night,” R.J. Clemens, who is the president of
the Drama Club and a five-year musical cast member, said. “I love going out into the community and
sharing what we have been working to create.
I like seeing all of the students in attendance enjoy it.”
Fellow cast mate,
sophomore Lily Visceglia, who serves as Drama Club secretary and is a
three-year musical cast member, agrees that performing at RDW is an experience
that she looks forward to.
“It’s fun to play
different parts each year and to get to meet all of the younger students in
attendance,” Lily explained. “I think
that our performance at Seuss Night inspires younger students to want to join
the shows in future years.”
The Western Wayne
community cordially invites the public to come and enjoy Read Across America Night
on Thursday, February 28, at the RDW Elementary School, a free evening of
entertainment and events perfect for kids of all ages.
The public can also look
forward to the upcoming Annie
Character Breakfast on Saturday, April 6, at 10 a.m. in the High School
cafeteria. Tickets are $10 for adults
and $8 for kids and senior citizens.
In addition, you can also
mark your calendar with the dates for our performances of Annie at Western Wayne High School’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium
on Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April
28 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults,
$3 for senior citizens and students, and Western Wayne students are free with a
student ID.
Taylor will represent WW at Regionals in Williamsport this weekend, along with 3 others.
Along with Taylor, Western Wayne will also have 3 more wrestlers headed to Williamsport. Congratulations goes out also to Matt Leslie (145 lbs), Alex Hollister (170 lbs) and Jack McAllister (285 lbs), all 3rd place winners, they have earned the right to continue on to Williamsport for Regionals this weekend (March 1 & 2, 2019) at Williamsport High School. Good luck to all 4 gentleman.
Junior indoor track athlete Trina Barcarola took home a 7th place
medal in the pole vault at the PTFCA Indoor Track and Field State
Championships which was held at Penn State University this weekend.
Trina cleared 11’ 6” and had two fantastic attempts at 12’ to close out a
great indoor season.
Junior indoor track athlete Trina Barcarola took home a 7th place
medal in the pole vault at the PTFCA Indoor Track and Field State
Championships which was held at Penn State University this weekend.
Trina cleared 11’ 6” and had two fantastic attempts at 12’ to close out a
great indoor season.
There was 113 schools from across Pennsylvania who were represented at the meet. Our last PTFCA State Medalist was Alex Long (Who is currently competing at Duquesne University) who finished fourth overall in the boys triple jump to earn Honorable Mention All-State honors.
Senior Grace Hollister represents Western Wayne in District 2 swimming. Grace swims with Holy Cross, but qualifies individually for Western Wayne. Grace has qualified for Districts this weekend. Good luck Grace!!
On Friday, February 22nd, 2019, the Pre-Kindergarteners
and the second grade students celebrated National Children’s Dental Health
month with a special visit from the Tooth Fairy! The students learned about the importance of
brushing their teeth twice-a-day for two minutes, as well as learned about the
importance of flossing their teeth, and having regular scheduled visits to the
dentist. The tooth fairy showed the
students some tools that the dentists use as well as talked about different
foods that our healthy for our teeth.
The students and teachers would like to thank Sprout Dental for
presenting us with this lesson and for the goodie bags that the children
received!
School Police Department participates in specialized, hands-on training.August 21, 2026This summer members of the Western Wayne School Police Department participated in specialized, hands-on training at the Pennsylvania School Safety Institute (PennSSI) to strengthen emergency readiness and threat response protocols.
Interactive Crisis Simulations: Officers engaged with PennSSI’s state-of-the-art multi-room simulator and 360-degree augmented reality technology, experiencing realistic emergency scenarios to test real-time decision-making and spatial awareness.
De-escalation & Tactical Response: The sessions emphasized practical de-escalation tactics, threat management, and building muscle memory for high-stress situations occurring on school grounds.
Crisis Communication & Incident Command: Training covered coordinated communication strategies within the Incident Command Structure, aligning police tactics with district administration and emergency management partners.
Behavioral Threat Assessment: Personnel expanded their knowledge on identifying concerning student behaviors, threat assessment frameworks, and applying trauma-informed protocols to keep schools secure without sacrificing a supportive environment.
This immersive training underscores Western Wayne’s ongoing commitment to proactive school safety, ensuring officers are equipped with the latest techniques to protect students, staff, and the surrounding school community. [...]
Senior Competes at FBLA National Leadership ConferenceJuly 6, 2026Western Wayne senior Grady Farley represented the school and the WW FBLA chapter at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas, the week of June 29th.
Grady earned the opportunity to compete at the national level in the Agribusiness event, where he demonstrated his knowledge, preparation, and professionalism among FBLA students from across the country. Competing at nationals is an outstanding accomplishment, and the district is proud of Grady’s hard work and dedication.
Pictured is Grady Farley at the FBLA National Leadership Conference. [...]
High School Student Secures Spot on the Great Wall of HonesdaleJuly 6, 2026Western Wayne High School junior Archer Long has secured a coveted spot on the Great Wall of Honesdale with his painting entitled 250 Years Under One Flag.This year’s competition theme, 2026: American Perspective, inspired artists to explore the nation’s history, identity, and future through original works of art. Archer’s selected painting is an American depiction of our nation’s history, illustrating the symbolism of westward expansion and industrial progress. It reflects the idea that our country’s freedom was forged through sacrifice and hard work, honoring the generations whose perseverance helped shape the United States.Each selected piece is digitally reproduced on an impressive 11-by-17-foot billboard vinyl panel and exhibited for one year at the intersection of 4th and Main Streets in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.More than a decade after its inception, the Great Wall of Honesdale has evolved from showcasing primarily local artists into a juried international exhibition featuring entries from around the world. The installation is enjoyed by the occupants of more than 5 million vehicles that pass the site each year and has become a popular tourist destination. Both the exhibition theme and artwork change annually, while each year’s collection remains permanently accessible online through the Wayne County Arts Alliance, where visitors can also learn more about each exhibiting artist. Please visit the website for more information: https://waynecountyartsalliance.org/windows-on-the-wall/Congratulations to Archer Long on this outstanding artistic achievement and the opportunity to share his work with thousands of visitors throughout the coming year.Pictured is Archer Long, Western Wayne High School junior, who secured a coveted spot on the Great Wall of Honesdale and is shown standing below his painting 250 Years Under One Flag. [...]
Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention
program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize
warning signs and signals, especially within social media,
from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others
and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late.
