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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
• pportunities 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)

Synchronous Learning

❖ Learning that happens in real time ❖ Class & instructor interact in a virtual place ❖ Meetings take place through Google Meet

Asynchronous Learning

❖ Teacher provides materials for reading, videos for viewing, assignments for completing, and assessments ❖ Students are given the ability to access and complete these requirements by a due date ❖ Assignments can be submitted through the following portals: ➢ 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. ➢

• ur 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

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2nd Floor Teen Helpline: 1-888-222-2228

The Importance of Self-Care

❖ Keep a schedule-wake up at the same time everyday ❖ Have meals at the same time everyday ❖ Share kindness with friends

• n social media platforms

❖ Stay connected; continue interactions as this time can be deemed as lonely ❖ Relax: Listen to music, write poetry, draw, read, talk to friends and family ❖ Limit access to news ❖ Find time for personal space ❖ Try deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, and yoga ❖ Reach out for your mental health and talk about your feelings

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Take it easy on yourself and remember it’s okay to 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

Quarantine and Isolation

Quarantine keeps someone who was in close contact with someone who has COVID 19 away from others. If you had close contact with a person who has COVID-19:

• Stay home until 14 days after last contact.

Isolation keeps someone who is sick or tested positive for COVID-19 without symptoms away from others.

• Stay home until after at least 10 days since symptoms first appeared or

since your positive test.

Flu Shot

CDC recommends that all people 6 months and older receive the yearly flu shot before October 31st. It is mandatory for all students attending school who are between 6 months and 59 months to receive the flu shot before October 31st and submit documents to the school nurse. Let’s have a safe and healthy school year!!!

Working together to achieve success for our

• students. Thank you for attending this

evening!

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