Newcomers' Academy

Good to Great

Natalie Alvarado

ESL Teacher - 6th and 7th grades

Newcomers' Academy

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,

Welcome to the Extended Learning Resource Page. This page was created to provide students working from home with access to assignments, links, assessments, and practice resources. Schools will be closed from Tuesday, March 17 - Friday, April 17. Additional information and daily updates can be found on the district's COVID-19 Resource Page: https://www.orange.k12.nj.us/domain/3058

CLICK HERE to EMAIL Mrs. Alvarado

CLICK HERE TO EMAIL Mrs. Nadbielny (S.T.E.M. teacher)

I will be available daily to answer any questions you may have. My Virtual Office hours are as follows:

Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Should you have any questions about assignments, you may contact me through the following channels: alvarana@orange.k12.nj.us or ClassDojo.

Assignments will be posted each day by 9 a.m. (Monday - Friday). Each assignment contains a due date. Please note, parents will be contacted if students are not completing assignments. Students should click on the EXTENDED LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS tab to access daily assignments.

***IMPORTANTE*** Traducción de idioma para Class DoJo

As a student, what are my responsibilities?

Check https://www.orange.k12.nj.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=23127

and https://www.orange.k12.nj.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=23127 for assignments after 9 a.m. each day.

Check Class Dojo for important announcements twice throughout the day at 9 a.m. in the morning and in the afternoon by 3 p.m.

Pay attention to due dates for activities.

As a student, what can I do to stay organized?

	Start your Online Learning Day early, but also check throughout the day for updates. Waiting until late-afternoon or evening to start your work adds unnecessary stress.
	Divide work-time into manageable, 30-40 minute sessions. It’s a lot easier to stay focused! It’s also okay to take a short break, but remember to finish your work! Complete ALL assignments that are due on that day. Once the day passes you will not be able to complete the assignments.
	Complete the work for the class that you find the easiest. Check it off your list, and then concentrate on the items that may require more time or effort.
	Ask me questions! Send me an email: alvarana@orange.k12.nj.us or send me a message in Class Dojo. I am available Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Student responsibilities in completing the assignments include:

Identifying a comfortable and quiet space to study and learn.
Dedicating appropriate time to learning, as guided by your teacher.
Routinely checking Class Dojo assignments and School Wires for information on courses, assignments, and resources, on a daily basis.
Attending and participating in any check-in times offered by your teachers
Engaging in the virtual platforms with academic honesty, integrity, and according to the district’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Submitting all assignments in accordance with provided timelines and/or due dates.

EXTENDED LEARNING Links for Learning

CK-12

CLASS DOJO (Class Text Code: MNZ TAC)

***IMPORTANTE*** Traducción de idioma para Class DoJo

CLEVER (iReady, SplashMath, SumDog, VocabularySpellingCity, XtraMath)

DREAMBOX

Rosetta Stone

RAZ Kids

Science A-Z

RAZ Plus

HeadSprout

ReadWorks (6th-grade class code: UTAQBB/ 7th-grade class code: 57LX25)