Oakwood Avenue Community School
135 Oakwood Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
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Dana Gaines, Principal, Principalgaindana@orange.k12.nj.usCynthia Jackson, Administrative Secretary
jacksocy@orange.k12.nj.us
135 Oakwood AvenueOrange, NJ 07050(973) 677-4000 x16701Fax: 973-674-8015**************School Hours for Students8:15 am - 8:30 am Breakfast8:30 am - 3:20 pm Full Days8:30 am - 12:30 pm Half DaysStudent Instruction begins promply at 8:30 am.____________________________________________________________1-14-22 Letter from Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D. Superintendent of SchoolsPlease read (English version)Please read (Haitian Creole version)Please read (Spanish version)________________________________________________________Complete Daily by 8:15 amMasks are required by all students, staff, and visitors________________________________________________________Oakwood Times<--- Click here
________________________________________________________Access to the Genesis Parent Portal is Mandatory
Click here to Log In to the Parent Portal
Click here for the Parent Portal User Manual
Don't have access to the Parent Portal?
Send Mr. Willis an email: willisla@orange.k12.nj.usProvide your name and your child/children's name(s). Your email will be used asyour Parent Portal username so let me know which email you want me to use.
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Should you have any questions about returning to school 2021-2022SY, you are encouraged tosend an email to reopeningofschools@orange.k12.nj.us."Providing a safe environment to educate the mind, motivate the body, cultivate the spirit, and teach with the heart."________________________________________________________
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District-Wide Assessments Schedule (Click here for additional information)
This document contains Orange Public Schools' district-wide Assessment schedule.
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Mandatory Wearing of Facial Mask
The Executive Order No. 251 effective August 9th requires all mandatory use of face masks by staff, students, and visitors in the indoor portion of the school district premises.
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Parent/Student Handbook
"The Orange Public School District commits to provide a safe and caring environment where each student is expected to grow and succeed. We pledge to prepare all students with equitable opportunities for college and career readiness, leading to lifelong learning and responsible citizenship in a competitive global community."
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Parents' Guide to Google Classroom
Google Classroom is a web-based learning environment. When logged into Google Classroom, students can collaborate with their peers and teachers. Google Classroom offers a digital safe space for students to view class announcements, access posted course content, view posted assignments, and turn in completed work.
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Genesis
The Orange School District supports access by parents/guardians, teachers, students and administrators to informational resources that will improve participation in a child’s education and improve communication between students, parents/guardians and the student’s teachers.
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Class Dojo - Video Directions How to Translate
Directions for translating Class Dojo from English to Creole or Spanish using a video format.
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February Breakfast & Lunch Menus
January Breakfast & Lunch Menus
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On Monday, January 31, 2022, Oakwood Avenue Community School will be hosting a
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic.The Orange Public School District, in collaboration with Newark Beth Israel
Medical Center will be onsite to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic will be located
in the gymnasium from 4 pm - 7 pm. The clinic is open to all community members who are eligible to receive a
vaccine or booster dose.The HUUB organization (https://orangehuub.org/) will be attending the event and
providing free giveaways to participants while supplies last.Please help spread the word and share it with your families.
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Parents, If your child has received the COVID-19 vaccine please share that information with the school nurse to be added to the student's immunization records. Please bring a copy of child's COVID-19 vaccination card to school. Please give it to the school nurse, Ms. Powell. Thank you!
Paran yo, Tanpri pote yon kopi kat vaksen COVID-19 timoun nan lekòl. Tanpri bay enfimyè lekòl la li, Madam Powell. Mèsi!
Padres, traigan una copia de la tarjeta de vacunación COVID-19 del niño a la escuela. Por favor, déselo a la enfermera de la escuela, Sra. Powell. ¡Gracias!* * * * * * * * * *
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Holiday, Monday - 1-17-22 & Students return to building - 1-18-22 Flyer (in English)
Holiday, Monday - 1-17-22 & Students return to building - 1-18-22 Flyer (in Spanish)
Holiday, Monday - 1-17-22 & Students return to building - 1-18-22 Flyer (in Haitian Creole)
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Essex County COVID-19 Mobile Unit/City of ORange Township Health Department
Vaccine Form (English version)
Vaccine Form (Haitian Creole version)
Vaccine Form (Spanish version)
These clinics are hosted at specific schools, but the community can pick any school (Your child doesn't have to attend that school)
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Parents and students,
If you have a technology issue, please complete this short form. I will review your issue and contact you promptly.
https://forms.gle/u84YPUm5o7GK2kTGA
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OACS February 2022 Calendar <=== Click here
OACS January 2022 Calendar <=== Click here
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Come to school every day!
Don't forget to wear your School Uniform (Refer to Parent/Student Handbook), and bring your
Bookbag
School Chromebook 
and charger 
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Supply Lists for 2021-2022
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The Orange Township Public School District Mobile App Is Ready For Launch!
The new Orange Public Schools mobile app for both Apple and Android devices is ready for launch! We invite you to stay connected while you're on the go with this FREE mobile app that will bring you the latest news and information about our schools.
