Park Avenue School Back to School Night Dr. Myron Hackett, Principal April Stokes, Assistant Principal
Orange Township Board of Education Tyrone Tarver President Brenda Daughtry Vice President Members Guadalupe Cabido Sueann Gravesande Derrick Henry Shawneque Johnson Cristina Mateo Siaka Sherif Jeffrey Wingfield Superintendent of Schools Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D. Business Administrator/Board Secretary Adekunle O. James Executive Director for Human Resource Glasshebra Jones-Dismuke
Agenda Introduction (Administration) ❖ School Mission & Vision (School Goals) ❖ Important Forms ❖ Breakfast & Lunch Grab & Go Program (Lunch applications) ❖ District Reopening Plan (Plan B) ❖ Sample Student Schedules & Teacher Office Hours ❖ Student Expectations ❖ Technology Updates ❖ Counseling, SEL, & Self-Care ❖ School Nurse Updates ❖
Park Avenue School Mission Statement The mission of Park Avenue School is to provide a positive and safe learning environment where all students acquire the academic knowledge and skills to ensure a future of achievement and to instill the core values of responsibility, respect, empathy, and integrity .
Park Avenue School Vision Statement "Park Avenue School 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."
Annual School Plan (ASP) Smart Goals By June 2021, 70% of students in grades K-7 will meet or ❖ exceed the projected growth goal as measured by the 20-21 iReady Mathematics Benchmark By June 2021, 70% of students in grades 1-7 will meet ❖ their Lexile growth goals as measured by the Scholastic Reading Inventory. By the Spring of 2021, we will develop a coordinated ❖ approach for supporting students’ social and emotional learning across the school, classrooms, homes, and the community.
Important Forms Lunch Applications (DOE Household Survey)- Due 09/25/20 ❖ Paper copies will be available at the building & can be returned to ➢ any school building. Can also be done online ➢ https://www.orange.k12.nj.us/cms/lib/NJ01000601/Centricity/ModuleInst ance/27906/FILLABLE%20SURVEY%20Final.pdf Home School Compact ❖ AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) ❖ Parent Portal ❖
Breakfast & Lunch Program The Orange Township Public School District continues to provide packaged ❖ ‘Grab-and-Go’ breakfast and lunch, this is at no cost to families. Students and families can pick up food at any of the following locations. ❖ Park Avenue School ■ Rosa Parks Community School ■ Oakwood Community School ■ Heywood Avenue School ■ Forest Community School ■ Lincoln Avenue School ■ Scholars Academy ■ Early Childhood Center ■ Serving times for BOTH breakfast and lunch are Monday through Friday ➢ from 7:30am - 1:30pm. Lunch applications must be completed for all families. (District ➢ receives funding for lunch applications that are submitted.)https://www.orange.k12.nj.us/cms/lib/NJ01000601/Centricity /ModuleInstance/27906/FILLABLE%20SURVEY%20Final.pdf
Orange School district Reopening plan at a glance
Phase 1: 100% Virtual Learning (9/8/2020) Phase 2: Remote Synchronous (10/5/20) Phase 3: Soft Launch (11/30/20) Phase 4: Full Reentry (1/4/21)
Instructional Model Focus on Virtual Learning (4 weeks)
Asynchronous Learning Teacher provides materials for ❖ reading, videos for viewing, Synchronous Learning assignments for completing, and assessments Learning that happens in real Students are given the ability ❖ ❖ time to access and complete these Class & instructor interact in requirements by a due date ❖ a virtual place Assignments can be submitted ❖ Meetings take place through through the following portals: ❖ Google Meet Class Dojo ➢ Google Classroom ➢ ScreenCastify ➢ SeeSaw ➢ Flipgrid ➢ Clever ➢
Sample Student Schedules
Utilization of Teacher Offjce Hours Office hours are from 1:00-3:00 pm and can include the ❖ following: Individualized small group instruction ➢ One-to-one assistance for students in need of extra ➢ help Assistance with asynchronous assignments ➢ Parent Assistance ➢ CPT Meetings ❖ Professional Development ❖
Student meeting norms
Technology Updates Presenter: Dr. Harlem Park Avenue Tech Coordinator
Technology Assistance Chromebook device assistance such as Wifi issues, running ❖ updates, maintenance, etc. (Notify Dr. Harlem if you have any issues with your device.)https://www.orange.k12.nj.us/Domain/308 Program assistance: iRead, iReady, Google, Clever, etc. ❖ Cleaning and Care for Chromebooks: ❖ Wipe down with Lysol wipe or similar ➢ Do not touch the screen ➢ No food or drinks near device ➢ Use only on a table or desk, not on the floor ➢ Follow the Student Guidelines for Chromebook Use ➢ Report all issues to Dr. Harlem ➢ Google Voice 973-400-9190 M-F, 8:30 AM -3:00 PM ➢
Communication Parents can call PAS at 973-677-4124 (Will respond in ● 24-48 hours) Blackboard Connect - Phone Blasts ● PAS Website ● Class Dojo ● Follow Park Avenue School on Social Media ● PAS Twitter: @PAES231 ○ Administration Twitter: @Principal_MH & @UrbanEducator81 ○ PAS App: Park Avenue Elementary School ○ Facebook: Paes Park Avenue ○ Instagram: parkavenuees ○ YouTube: ParkAveSchool ○
Counseling Services , SEL Support, and SElf-Care Presenter: Ms. Arbus Park Avenue School Counselor Anti-Bullying Specialist
How to Contact Ms. Arbus, School Counselor Office Hours: Monday- Friday: 9am-3pm If counseling is needed please feel free to contact me to ❖ set up a google meet. For immediate assistance please call me at (862)253-2606 ❖ Email: Arbushai@orange.k12.nj.us ❖ If you would like to video chat with me, you can find the ❖ link on my webpage You can access me through Class Dojo messages ❖
Accessing Counseling Resources Through Virtual Learning Remember during this time it is important for your children ❖ to focus on school and getting their work done, however it is most likely not the only thing on their minds. Your child’s mental health & well-being is equally as important! If they need to speak to someone, I’m available! To access counseling resources check out ❖ my web page under the facility tab on our school web ➢ page. our school homepage on Class Dojo! ➢ I post difference mental health and Social Emotional ■ resources on there daily
Social Emotional Support Social Emotional support is so important, now more than ❖ ever. We are striving to continue to provide social emotional supports during this time of virtual learning If you need additional mental health services or support ❖ during this time For immediate assistance please contact- call 911 or go ➢ to your nearest hospital. Or contact Performcare at 1-877-652-7624/ ➢ performcare.org Other services to speak with a counselor 24 hours a day: ❖ Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 ➢ NJ Hopeline: 1-855-654-6735 ➢ 2nd Floor Teen Helpline: 1-888-222-2228 ➢
The Importance of Self-Care Keep a schedule-wake up at ❖ Limit access to news ❖ the same time everyday Find time for personal ❖ Have meals at the same time ❖ space everyday Try deep breathing, ❖ Share kindness with friends ❖ mindfulness, meditation, on social media platforms and yoga Stay connected; continue ❖ Reach out for your mental ❖ interactions as this time health and talk about your can be deemed as lonely feelings Relax: Listen to music, ❖ Take it easy on yourself ❖ write poetry, draw, read, and remember it’s okay to talk to friends and family be just okay.
School Nurse Updates Presenter: Ms. Eloi Park Avenue School Nurse Email: eloinica@orange.k12.nj.us Tel #: 908-955-3040 973-677-4124 ext 4002
Let’s do our part to Stop the Spread of Germs Face coverings are required in the building. Masks help protect us ● and others. Choose a mask that fits snugly on your face. Remind your children to not share their masks. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. ● Practice with your children. Cover your cough and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow and throw ● tissue in the trash. ● COVID-19 is thought to be spread mainly from person to person, between people who are in close contact with one another,through droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talk. Practice social distancing. Stay at least 6 feet from other people. ●
Treatment There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease. ● The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. If you are sick: Stay home ● Monitor your symptoms ● Get rest and stay hydrated ● Call your healthcare provider ● Cover your cough and sneezes ● Wash your hands often ● Avoid sharing personal items ● Clean all surfaces ●
Testing You should get tested if you have: Symptoms of COVID 19 ● Had close contact with someone confirmed with COVID 19 ● Been referred to get tested by your healthcare provider, ● local, or state health department. To schedule a test visit essexcovid.org
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