Orange Early Childhood Center
397 Park Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
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Welcome to the Orange Early Childhood Center
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Jacquelyn Blanton, Ed.D.
Principal of Early ChildhoodOECC Pandemic Team Members 2020-2021:Jacquelyn BlantonKaren MachucaDr. Cayce CumminsKim BarnesDr. Kim HonnickJackie FoxTara FernandezKusum JethwaSusan MoralesLinda VicciMaria DeFalcoIris RamosAbisola OshuntoluDenise DavisJulia JasperWelcome to the Orange Early Childhood Center“Building the Future…..One Child at a Time”
397 Park Avenue
Orange, NJ 07050Tel: 973-677-4000 ext. 1920 or 1903
Fax: 973-395-8958
***********************************************************VIRTUAL PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN FOR THOSE FAMILES WITH A CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENT IN OUR DISTRICT (VERIFIED THROUGH GENESIS) AND HAVE AN INCOMING PRESCHOOLER FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR.REGISTRATION DATES:FEBRUARY 2, 9, & 23, 2021(see flyer below)(If you do not have a current student enrolled in our school district, please return to our registration portal on March 16th or 23rd, 2021 for ourEarly Bird Preschool Registration)Please click on the link below to get more information on the process to register your child online and for access to the registration portal.Click HERE for the ONLINE Preschool Registration Process Guide & Genesis online student registration portalAny questions or concerns, please email the virtual preschool registration team at:**************************************************************Parents!! If you missed or want to review the Virtual Parent Meeting that was held on Thursday, February 4th on "Re-entering Schools" you can view the video of the English or Spanish recordings below. Also posted are the PowerPoint Presentations from each meeting."RE-ENTERING SCHOOL"**********************************************************************On January 28th, 2021, the Early Childhood Department had a Parent Workshop on"Social and Emotional Supports for Re-entering School"If you were unable to attend or would like to view it again, you can click on the English or Spanish recordings below.The PowerPoint Presentations are also uploaded below.Click HERE for the video presentation "Social and Emotional Supports for Re-entering School (English Version)Click HERE for the PowerPoint Presentation: "Social & Emotional Supports for Re-entering School" (English)***********************************************************************************************************************
Make sure you ask your classroom teacher about CLASSDOJO"ClassDojo connects teachers with students and parents to build amazing classroom communities"It is the intent of the Early Childhood Department to provide a quality educational opportunity for all children ages three and four living in the City of Orange. Our goal is to maximize their individual cognitive, physical, and social/emotional potential by utilizing a developmentally appropriate approach to learning that is supported by a comprehensive research-based curriculum and the NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards.
Shared Beliefs
· All children will have an equal opportunity to develop personally (i.e. culturally and linguistically) through a quality preschool educational experience
· All children will be provided with a quality educational environment that promotes his/her cognitive, social, and emotional growth
· All children come to school with a special gift and something to offer; it is the responsibility of caring adults to accept, acknowledge and support them while nurturing their gifts in a warm and respectful quality learning environment
· A developmental approach to preschool education supported by a comprehensive research-based curriculum provides educational opportunities that allow for success in life
· Effective preschool programs have an effect not only on the preschooler but on the community as well. It has the potential to positively alter the lives of families and the community at large
Site Shortcuts
- COMMUNITY RESOURCES
- PARENT RESOURCES
- PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
- Learning and Homework Resources
- Student Code of Conduct
- Parent Academy APPARENT
- ELL
- Anti-Bullying Specialist
- HIB Handbook
- HIB Report Card
- Frontline Education
- New Jersey Department of Education
- OEA Website
- Online COR
- Orange Early Childhood Center's FACEBOOK page
- Orange School District's Web Page
- Source4Teachers Login
- ClassDojo.com
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The Orange Township Public School District Mobile App Is Ready For Launch!
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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
Announcements
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