The Regal Eagle

Dear Western Wayne Families,

This is our last week before Fall Break! Friday is our Book Character Day and Fall Parties. Students may dress as their favorite book character. Costumes must be school appropriate and not scary. Our youngest Eagles should not be afraid. 😍 Teachers will ask students to change if they are dressed inappropriately.

Jacy House will be in our building tomorrow and Tuesday. Notices went home a couple weeks ago for those who choose to NOT have their child attend. Thank you for allowing your children to hear about the child advocacy center in Wayne County. It is designed to prevent and prosecute child abuse while reducing trauma for child victims.

Dr. Todd Bess is an educational leader currently serving as the Executive Director of the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP). He will be at our school board meeting on Wednesday, October 21st to explain Indiana's new Accountability Model. This model will be based on many measurements to give each school a letter grade A-F.

Western Wayne is truly doing great things. We have great leadership in Dr. McIntire and while change is hard, it is necessary at times. We challenge you to talk to your neighbors, friends, and local families. Share the great things happening at Western Wayne Schools and challenge others to come check us out, or come back and give us a chance! When people take a closer look at everything we offer, they see just how special this district is.

Thank you for your ongoing support, partnership, and Eagle pride. Together, we are building something truly special!

A quick note:

• Water Bottles: Just a friendly reminder that only water in clear bottles are allowed inside the building. Students are allowed to bring milk and juice in their lunch boxes. Please send a drink with your child if they are a packer.

• Morning Car Rider Drop-Off: With a recent influx of car riders, we need everyone's help to keep our morning drop-off line moving smoothly and safely. Please ensure your child is ready to exit the vehicle as soon as you pull up. Unloading begins at the gym doors. We have staff stationed outside to help guide students safely onto the sidewalk and into the building.

• Stay Connected: All official school announcements, teacher updates, and event schedules will be communicated through ParentSquare. Please make sure your contact information is up to date in Harmony so you don't miss any important updates.

• Attendance Matters: We are striving for a 98% or better attendance rate this year! Being at school every day helps students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Allergy Awareness: To keep all students safe, please remember that our classrooms are peanut and tree nut-free zones. Nut products may be packed in school lunches to be eaten in the cafeteria, but classroom snacks must be free of nuts and peanut butter.

• ILEARN Scores: Summative results are back!! Be looking for information THIS WEEK.

As we move forward, we must continue to collaborate closely as a community. Please remember that our doors are always open, and we are always happy to engage in transparent communication. I strongly encourage you to talk with us directly before turning to social media. In my 25 years in education, I've learned that nearly every issue stems from a simple miscommunication that a quick conversation can fix. Reaching out personally gives us the opportunity to work together, as we do not address school matters on social media. Together, we can model great teamwork and communication for our children.

Thank you for your continued partnership, strength, and heart.

Warmly, with gratitude and Eagle pride,

🟡Mrs. Miller🔵

Hello all,

We are also running a free membership promotion through our MyClubHub parent portal accounts, and if students sign up for a membership via our MyClubHub website ( https://bgcwaynecountyindiana.my.site.com/portal/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fportal%2Fs%2F ) they can use the promo code FREEMEM to receive a free membership for their child. We would greatly appreciate if you wanted to share this on Parent Square. If members would like to sign up for 10/14, we are taking in-person sign-ups with cash payment required. If members would like to sign up for Fall Break, MyClubHub gives parents the option to pay for the entire week, but if they would rather pay on a day-to-day basis, we are accepting in-person cash payments. Thank you!

Have a wonderful day,

Alexus Newton, CYC-P

Extension Site Director

765-238-0521

www.BGCRichmond.org

Remember ALL communication will be posted in Parent Square!

Please make sure your phone numbers and emails are updated in Harmony. Also, please download Parent Square to your cell phones. The system is set up to only send voice calls if the text is not delivered. The links to Parent Square are as follows:

For Apple Users https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parentsquare/id908126679

For Android Users

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...

2nd grade students worked to create houses last week in Mrs. Van Hoy's STEM class.

• We are in need of substitute bus drivers! Contact Mr. Riggle at 765-478-5916 or jeff.riggle@wwayne.k12.in.us if you are interested.
• If you are interested in being a custodian through Sodexo, please contact Matt Webb at 765-478-5916 or matt.webb@wwayne.k12.in.us. Here is the link to apply: https://sodexo.paradox.ai/co/Sodexo1/Job?job_id=P27-1063102-41
• The elementary is looking for volunteers! Would you like to come in and read to students? Work with them in small groups? Help monitor lunch duty? Contact Mrs. Miller at 765-478-3622 or elizabeth.miller@wwayne.k12.in.us. A current background check is a must to have on file prior to entering our building and volunteering with our precious students.

Middle School Advanced Mathematics Course Auto-Enrollment
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Indiana law requires middle schools to automatically enroll eligible students into advanced mathematics courses. The following memo provides detailed information and guidance to school and corporation leaders on student identification, auto-enrollment implementation, and family communication. Access the full memo here. Contact IDOE’s Office of Curriculum and Instruction with any questions.

October

19: Jacy House

20: Comfy Clothes Day

21: School Board Meeting 6 pm

23: PTO Hat Day $1

23: Fall Parties

23: Book Character Dress Up Day/ Parade for PK-1 students

26-30: FALL BREAK!

In an effort to ensure all of our students with severe peanut/tree nut allergies are safe, we are asking that our classrooms remain peanut/tree nut free. Student may have these items in a packed lunch to be eaten in the cafeteria. However, we ask that any snacks or party items sent in to be eaten in the classroom, be free of peanuts/tree nuts/peanut butter (including Nutella). Some students with severe allergies can be affected by touching these items so we would like to ensure our classrooms are safe zones. We do have an allergy aware table in the cafeteria. If your student has a severe allergy to a food item and you would like them to sit at this table, please notify your student's teacher, Mrs. Miller, or Mrs. Pattison and we can discuss a plan safest for your student.

Thank you so much for your help and your sensitivity to other students with severe food allergies.

Tech office:765-478-6318.

Email: elizabeth.miller@wwayne.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.wwes.wwayne.k12.in.us/
Location: 801 East Delaware Street, Cambridge City, IN, USA
Phone: 765-478-3622
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wweseagles/