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

murphyge@orange.k12.nj.us

Elizabeth Copeland, School Secretary

copelael@orange.k12.nj.us

973-677-4105

973-672-2107 (fax)

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School Hours

AM Breakfast (In the Classroom)

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM on Full Days

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Half Days

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School News and Information

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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"Mentoring Matters: Male Youth Conference," on Saturday, January 21, 2023,

For National Mentoring Month, Orange Public Schools, in collaboration with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Eta Pi Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc., Maplewood-Oranges (NJ) Alumni Chapter, Cleo Clicks, Inc.

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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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Heywood Avenue School After School Programs

Heywood Avenue School is exceptional in the way students are given support outside the classroom. Despite having a small student body, there are approximately 14 after-school programs. Learn more by reviewing the .pdf document that provides information about the club names, meeting dates, and locations.

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BTSN Presentation

Please check out Mr. Patterson's Back-To-School Night Presentation.

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Parent University Week of April 20 - April 22

The Parent University is a series of free and reduced-price workshops running now through June that offers parents a wide range of experiences across various topics, including Study Skills Seminars, parent wellness workshops, and job placement and certification offerings. Here is the information for April 20 - April 22.

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The Orange Public Schools Parent University

The Parent University is a series of free and reduced-price workshops running now through June that offers parents a wide range of experiences across various topics, including Study Skills Seminars, parent wellness workshops, and job placement and certification offerings.

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Weekly Update from the Superintendent of Schools

"Each week, I will send out the Superintendent's Weekly Update. This letter will give all stakeholders an important look inside the school district. As always, if you have questions, email reopeningofschools@orange.k12.nj.us. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response.

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Important Message from the Superintendent of Schools - June 6, 2022

I write this letter to you today to alert you that the New Jersey Department of Education, in response to the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas gave the option to allow schools to go into virtual instruction mode.

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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.

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