Heywood Avenue School
421 Heywood Avenue, Orange, NJ. 07050
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Welcome to Heywood Avenue Elementary School
Mr. Dion Patterson, Principal
patterdi@orange.k12.nj.us
Click to View Welcome Letter to Parents
***All messages to the Principal should be sent via email only and include Ms. Copeland.
Please Do Not send messages in Class Dojo***
Gerald Murphy, Assistant Principal
Elizabeth Copeland, School Secretary
973-677-4105
973-672-2107 (fax)
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School HoursAM Breakfast (In the Classroom)8:30 AM - 3:00 PM on Full Days8:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Half Days_________________________________________________________________________________
School News and Information
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Weekly Update from the Superintendent of Schools
The Superintendent's Weekly Update continues district-wide for 2022-2023. This update will give the school community a sense of the district's direction in content pedagogy and practice, wellness, and programming. Please take a moment to read the update accordingly.
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Parent University 2022 2023
The Orange Public Schools is pleased to announce the launch of the 2022-2023 Parent University, our free and reduced-price workshops offering parents a range of experiences across various topics, with the first course beginning on January 28th.
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Virtual Book Club - "Finding Me," by Viola Davis
In support of the Orange Page Turners Reading Challenge and celebration of Black History Month, the Orange Public Schools community is invited to participate in our districtwide "Virtual Book Club." The book selection is the inspiring life story of Viola Davis, "Finding Me." Register today!
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Gifted & Talented 2023-2024 Applications Now Open!
Applications for the Orange Public School District's Gifted Education Program are currently being accepted for the 2023-2024 school year for students currently enrolled in K-6th grade. Applications will be available from Monday, January 9, 2023- Friday, February 17, 2023.
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Orange Public Schools Seeks Feedback from Community Partners
The Orange Public Schools seeks feedback from community partners to aid in developing the "Parent University 2023." The district invites you to complete the Parent Survey to help us better understand the courses that should be provided.
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Orange Public Schools Strategic Plan- 2021-2026
Click to view the district's 5-year plan to move our schools in Greatness!
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School Year 2022 - 2023 District Calendar
At the February 8, 2022 Board of Education Meeting, the 2022-2023 District Calendar was approved.
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Request for Proposal (RFP) for Architect of Record
The Orange Board of Education is soliciting requests for proposals (RFPs) to enter into a contract for Architect of Record. All submissions are to be received by the Board of Education no later than April 14, 2022, at 10:00 AM.
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Mask Mandate Letter from the Office of the Superintendent of Schools
School districts have been given the autonomy to continue with the current mask mandate, limit mask usage, or end mask usage. As we recognize that all voices are important, the district developed a survey to capture input.
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Universal School Mask Mandate Survey Results Presentation
Thank you to all who completed the Mask Mandate Survey. Hearing from our stakeholders allows us to make sound decisions for all. Therefore, as of Monday, March 7, wearing masks will remain in effect in the Orange school district to maintain the health and safety of all who enter our doors.
Announcements
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School Supply Lists for the
2022-2023 School Year