Oakwood Avenue Community School
135 Oakwood Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
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Welcome to Oakwood Avenue Community School
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Dana Gaines, Principal135 Oakwood AvenueOrange, NJ 07050(973) 677-4095(973) 674-8015 fax
Email: gaindana@orange.k12.nj.us
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Cynthia Jackson, Administrative Secretary
Email: jacksocy@orange.k12.nj.us
School Hours for Students8:30am - 3:20pm Full Days8:30am - 12:30pm Half DaysStudent Instruction begins promply at 8:30am.
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Webinar -- “COVID-19 vs. Cold, Flu, & Allergies”
Please join us for a presentation with clinicians from Saint Barnabas Medical Center.
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National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs - NJ Household Information Survey
The Orange Township Public Schools will continue to participate in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2020-2021 School Year. Ensure that your child(ren)’s school receives the applicable benefits by completing your Household Information Survey online.
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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.
Site Shortcuts
- Google Classroom Guide for parents in Multiple Languages
- Parent Portal
- Parents How to Videos
- Extended Learning Resources for Parents
- Virtual PD Recordings for Teachers
- Virtual PD Resources for Teachers
- Extended Learning Resources for Teachers
- SAAVAS
- Learning and Homework Resources
- District Social Media Sites
- Sam Central
- SRI - Students
- iRead
- Clever
- Student Websites
- NJ Department of Education
- New Jersey Student Learning Standards
- Orange Early Childhood Center (OECC)
- City of Orange
- NJDOE - Model Curriculum
Announcements
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February 8
Parent Conferences
5:30pm-7:30pm
February 9
12:30pm Dismissal
Parent Conferences
1:15pm-4:00pm
February 15 - 19
Winter Break
DISTRICT CLOSED
February 22
District Re-opens
February 25
Family Math Night (Virtual)
6:00pm-8:00pm
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OACS Pandemic Response Team
Dana Gaines – Principal
Katrina Anderson – Security
Maria Bayas – Head Custodian
Melissa Hunt – Teacher
Cynthia Jackson - Secretary
Rose Morrisroe - Teacher
Judith Powell – School Nurse
Elizabeth Soto – Parent
Larry Willis – Teacher
Vicki Wright - Paraprofessional
Pamela Venable – School Counselor
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Helping families make smart choices for kids in a 24/7 media and technology world.
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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.
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The Orange Public Schools - School Reopening Guidelines 2020-2021
The final Orange Public Schools Reopening Guidelines details the Reopening Plan B for SY 2020-2021 that was board approved on August 11, 2020, by the Orange Board of Education, on the recommendation of the Superintendent
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Lekòl Piblik Orange yo - Reouvèti Gid Lekòl 2020-2021
Direktiv final Lekòl Piblik Orange yo pou relouvri detay Plan reouvèti B pou SY 2020-2021 ki te apwouve nan 11 out 2020 pa Konsèy Administrasyon Orange, sou rekòmandasyon Sipèentandan Lekòl yo.
Upcoming Events
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February 1, 2022
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM Parent Conference - PreK-7
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February 2, 2022
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1:15 PM - 4:00 PM Parent Conference - Grades 8-12
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February 3, 2022
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Parent Conference - Grades 8-12
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February 7, 2022
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Parent Conference - PreK-7