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 Students8:30 AM - Arrival/Breakfast for Students8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Full Days8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Half DaysStudent Instruction begins promptly at 8:30 am.**************
Back to School Night Schedule and Instructions- Teachers will hold two identical sessions. Parents need only attend one session. Sessions are at 6:15 and 7:15. TEACHERS WILL NOT START SESSIONS UNTIL 6:15 or 7:15.
- If you have children in different classes and grades you can go to both the 6:15 session and the 7:15 session under different teachers.
- You’ll have the opportunity to visit with our specials-area teachers, related service teachers in their classrooms at any time.
- Mr. Gonzalez will be in the gym for the entire time to sign parents up for parent portal and the Acceptable Use Policy
- Specialists will be in their classroom for the two hours and can receive parents at any time.
- Back to School Night is not a time for teachers to have a discussion about individual students.
Schedule for BTSN
6:00-6:15-Mr. Gaines intro and dismissal to teacher rooms
6:20-6:50- Teacher presentations and form completion time
6:50-7:00- Clear out rooms. Parents can leave the building, talk to specialists,
or go back to the gym for the start of the second session
7:00-7:15- Mr. Gaines intro and dismissal to teacher rooms
7:15-7:50- Teacher presentations and form completion time
7:50-8:00- clear out building
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**************8-19-22 Welcome Back to School Letter from Mr. Gaines, Principal**************
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________________________________________________________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. Gonzalez an email: gonzalbe@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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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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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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2022-2023
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