Weekly Email Blast - March 2015

OBOE-Mail Blast
March 6, 2015
In This Issue:
Volume 4, Number 22
School Events
PARCC Testing
AIDA: The
Musical
Blacks at
Microsoft
Minority Student
Day
RPCS Black
History
Celebration
• Stamp
Unveiling
Heywood Avenue
Mural
Celebrity Read
at Oakwood
February Board
Meeting
FYI
• Strategic
Planning
• Coming
Highlights
• Preschool
Registration
Contact
Information:
Orange Board of
Education
451 Lincoln Avenue
Orange, NJ 07050
Send Us An Email
PARCC Testing Continues
The Orange School District is administering the PARCC
assessment to 5th, 6th and some 7th grade students in the
elementary schools beginning March 9, 2015. Due to the school
closing on Thursday, March 5, 2015, some 3rd and 4th grade
students will also be taking the assessment next week. The full
assessment calendar is shown below. As a reminder, the assessment is digital, therefore,
students must bring their headphones for testing during the week.
Children who are being tested are to turn in all cell phones to the testing teacher. All other
students must have phones turned off during the testing period.
Orange High School and Orange Preparatory Academy Present
Aida: The Musical
The Visual and Performing Arts Department of Orange High
School, in association with Orange Preparatory Academy (OPA),
proudly presents AIDA: The Musical. Winner of four Tony
Awards, this Elton John and Tim Rice tour de force is set to
“blow the roof off” the OPA Auditorium! Prepare to be
transported to ancient Egypt, where this epic story of an
enslaved Nubian princess, her conflicted captor, and a
forbidden love rock the age of antiquity to its core. This
Grammy Award winning musical is part dance spectacular, part
rock concert and part timeless romance. AIDA is a larger-thanlife tale about the power and endlessness of love; don’t miss
your chance to see this spectacular production. Experience…
AIDA: The Musical!
Performances are March 26, 27, and 28: Thursday and Friday at
7:00 p.m. and two Saturday shows with a 2:00 p.m. matinee and a 7:00 p.m. final performance.
Dana Levin, director, is excited about the opportunity to present Elton John and Tim Rice’s
powerful work. Most recently, Ms. Levin directed the OHS/OPA production of Tim Kelly’s
adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Classic, Sherlock Holmes. She has also previously
directed The Great Gatsby, Little Shop of Horrors, and The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling
Bee. Ms. Levin also serves as the advisor of the OHS chapter of the International Thespian
Society and directs the OHS Drama Showcase. She states, “I have seen the growth of this
program over the past few years blossom into excellent stage presentations. Our students are
developing their repertoire and skill-base. Those students who may not like to sing or dance
[in a musical] often assist in the Stage Crew. There are many students who just live and
breathe ‘musicals’ and this is when they shine!”
David C. Milnes, Orange High School’s award winning choral director, returns as musical
director. Mr. Milnes’ work has shone in many previous productions, including Grease,
Dreamgirls, Beauty & the Beast, and Little Shop of Horrors. “I’m excited that our program has
grown to the point where I welcome newcomer, Pete Abazia, OPA Choral Director, as our
assistant musical director. We have our hands full, but working with the students is an
incredible labor of love.”
“Ms. Levin and Mr. Milnes are really demanding a lot from the cast and this is going to be one
terrific show,” said Sarahnia Casseus, playing the part of AIDA. Also, Jean Fleurentin, who
recently played Detective Holmes in the OHS fall production of Sherlock Holmes and is now
cast as Chief Minister Zoser, states, “Musicals are so different from straight plays. I got the
‘bug’ of musicals from last year’s production of GREASE. That’s why I auditioned for Sherlock
and now I’m back. I could get really used to doing this as a career!”
Peter Crosta, Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts for the Orange Public School District
indicated that the live performances in Orange are meeting the community with open arms.
“We are seeing more and more of the community coming out to support our students. Why
not? They are talented and pour their hearts and souls into their work. If you haven’t yet
joined us for a live performance, you might be pleasantly surprised!!”
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Aida: The Musical will be presented at Orange Preparatory Academy Auditorium, located at
the intersection of Lincoln and Central Avenues, in Orange, New Jersey. The theatre is
wheelchair-accessible with assisted hearing units available for the hearing impaired. General
seating tickets may be purchased in advance for $7.00. They may also be purchased at the
door for $10.00. Tickets are also available for senior citizens and students (with a valid student
identification card) for $5.00 at all times. Please call (973) 677-4000 ext. 5665 or email
[email protected] with any questions.
24th Annual Blacks at Microsoft Minority Student Day: Building
Diversity in STEM
Submitted by: Max Nixon, SmartLab Facilitator, Orange High School
On February 13, Blacks at Microsoft (BAM)
hosted its annual Minority Student Day,
now in its 24th year. The goal of the event
is to provide area high school students
from underrepresented backgrounds with
information about the exciting tools,
resources, and career opportunities
available to them in technology. For two
Orange Preparatory Academy students
and 15 Orange High School students, the
day began with registration and breakfast,
followed by the keynote speaker. The
event was held at Microsoft’s corporate
office in New York City. The keynote
speaker, Navarrow Wright, President of
Maximum Leverage Solutions, a consulting
firm that has worked with startups,
businesses and brands in the areas of
technology and product strategy,
addressed the students following the
registration.
As a follow up to last year’s successful
discussions, Microsoft asked two Orange
High School representatives, Xivandell
Emmanuel and Conroy McDonald, to
return as panel speakers. As panelists,
they were asked a variety of questions
concerning “STEM” (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math), shared their views
concerning technology, as well as the
advantages and disadvantages of
technology facing young people today.
They answered the questions and had an
opportunity to share their entrepreneurial
dreams of being game designers with
Microsoft.
Pictured (left to right): Xivandell Emmanuel
and Conroy McDonald.
Pictured: Malika Payton and Malcom Quinn,
working with peers.
Pictured: OHS students, Conroy McDonald,
Jamilla Williams, Jordanne Davenport and
Xivandell Emmanuel.
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The remainder of the day included
breakout sessions, a tour of the Microsoft
Technology Center, a session on
“Demystifying Online Social Media” and
the infamous Elevator Pitch. A
representative of Microsoft YouthSpark, a
youth empowerment initiative, enlightened
the students on internships and recruiting,
and kept the day interesting and exciting.
Irvington High School, participated in this
year’s event, as well.
Pictured: OHS student, Mabel Torto, being
interviewed by Microsoft staff.
On behalf of the students, Mr. Max Nixon
thanks Mr. Michael Dunner, Microsoft
Corporation, Ms. Pat Thomas and the North
Jersey Chapter of the Links, and Ms. Karen
Cooper, Female Achievers, for their
support.
Pictured: Max Nixon, Ms. Cooper and Orange
students presenting award to Michael Dunner.
Rosa Parks Community School Celebrates Black History and
Culture
The Rosa Parks Community School
Celebrates Black History and Culture was
presented on February 27 in two separate
performances. The program was an
exploration of African American cultural
through dance, song and poetry. The show
also featured a special ‘Stamp Unveiling,’
made by the United Stated Postal Service of
the Oranges that capped off the event.
The program was officiated by dance
instructor, Ms. Nadiyah Smith-McCoy who
aptly opened the show with “Balanta-Kere
Kay,” a traditional African dance piece.
Her students also performed several
poignant pieces to Stevie Wonder’s “They
Won’t Go, When I Go” and “Umi Says” by
Mos Def.
Pictured above: Scenes from The Rosa Parks
Community School Celebrates Black History and
Culture.
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The choral groups, under the direction of
music instructor, Mrs. Mariel Johnson, sang
a variety of songs including traditional
spirituals, such as “Wade In Water,” and
“This Train,” and a popular, and
meaningful song, “Glory” by John Legend
and Common. There was also a
performance by the school’s Vocal
Ensemble of 6th and 7th grade students,
singing, “Lean on Me,” with percussion
and guitar accompaniment.
There were also interludes of poetry and
oral presentations by individual students.
Marvin Walker did a monologue about
“Eric Garner,” Esther Ekeh and Neagesti
Chance recited “The Song of the Smoke
King” by Langston Hughes. Katiana Isaac
did an oral presentation, “Who Am I - Am I
the Future?” Marvin Walker, Isaiah Brown
and Hasaun Ridley completed
presentations, with words by Bob Marley
and Langston Hughes. Students Makeyla
Giorlando recited poetry with the Grade 24 Chorus and Miphilove Milford and Nia
Thomas accompanied a dance
performance with poetry.
The 4th and 5th grade classes were crowd
pleasers. They performed a skit, illustrated
by the lyrics from “Never Give Up,” by
Yolonda Adams.
The 5th grade dancers closed the program
with a lively piece choreographed to
“Stomp” by the Brother’s Johnson. Closing
remarks from Principal, Debra JosephCharles, followed their performance. She
thanked staff and students for their efforts
and the Post Office for their continued
support.
Pictured above: Scenes from The Rosa Parks
Community School Celebrates Black History and
Culture.
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Stamp Unveiling
This year’s stamp honors Robert Robinson
Taylor, the first African-American graduate
of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT), as well as the first
academically trained black architect in
America. His great granddaughter is Ms.
Valerie Jarrett, White House Senior
Advisor. Ms. Virginia Garrett, Orange’s
Postmaster, read a biography about the
honoree, detailing his work designing
many of the buildings at Tuskegee
Institute, among his noted
accomplishments. Ms. Adrienne Wooten,
Deputy Director Community Services,
made remarks on behalf of the Honorable
Mayor Dwayne D. Warren.
Pictured (left to right) Assistant Principal
Dennis Peterson, Principal Debra JosephCharles, Postal Service Representative,
Orange Township Deputy Director Community
Services Adrienne Wooten, Orange Postmaster
Virginia Garrett, and Assistant Principal
Oliverto Agosto.
Superintendent of Schools Ronald C. Lee, who was unable to attend the presentation
stated, “We welcomed the opportunity for our students to celebrate the
accomplishments of African Americans, particularly during Black History Month. We are
thankful to the United States Post Office for their continued support in sharing the Postal
Service’s Black Heritage Stamp with our students and we are also thankful to the City for
facilitating the presentation.”
Heywood Avenue School Creates a Legacy Mural
A new mural adorns a hallway in the annex building at
Heywood Avenue School. It was completed under the
guidance of highly regarded graphic designer, Mr.
Dan Fenelon. He joined students, in Mrs. Kelley
Clark’s, Kindergarten through second grade and
fourth through seventh grade art classes, during the
week of February 9, to create an inspirational
painting. The mural represents the students reaching
for their dreams.
“This mural has multiple benefits,” said Mrs. Clark,
“Through conversation with the artists, the students were introduced to careers in the arts.
They had the opportunity to work with a successful local artist who shared his background in
graphic design and marketing. They where able to have insightful conversations and were
able to participate in a legacy mural.”
Additionally, the mural project underscores the process and effort that goes into creating art.
“Students were able to see that you just don't sit down and make a masterpiece.” As with other
vocations, both painting and drawing take effort and can result in success or failure. Mrs.
Clark goes on to say, “They where also able to see the amount of pre-planning required and
how important math skills are in creating large scale artworks.” This was evident when Mr.
Fenelon shared with the students his grid system, in preparation for sketching the mural.
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Mr. Fenelon was engaged through Morris Arts, a not-for-profit organization, which provides
arts education programs in schools, to instruct students and expose them to careers in art.
Mr. Fenelon has a wide range of experience conceiving and executing original artwork for a
variety of corporate clients. Mr. Fenelon uses a combination of technology, honed skill and
craftsmanship to create his art. The students where excited to work with him and many
students stopped in to visit during the week long process.
Celebrity Read at Oakwood Avenue
Submitted by Robert Pettit, Principal, Oakwood Avenue Community School
“Celebrity Read is a literacy initiative spanning the month of February that recruits volunteers to model
their love of reading and the pursuit of education as a pathway to success in local elementary school
classrooms.” United Way of Essex and West Hudson.
On February 25, 2015, Oakwood Avenue Community School hosted a United Way of Essex
and West Hudson Celebrity Read event. The theme of the program was “All My Heroes Read.”
The program was held to help promote and foster interest of reading in the students. There
was an overwhelming turnout of participants. The students and staff at Oakwood Avenue
Community School were proud to host Orange Mayor Dwayne D. Warren, Esq.,
Superintendent of the Orange Public School District, Mr. Ronald C. Lee, and other Celebrity
Read guests from Orange High School, St. Matthews AME Church, the United Way and
graduates of Rising Tide Capital. Principal Robert Pettit, stated, “We would like to give a
special thank to our visiting readers for participating in the Celebrity Read event this year.
We all know that when students read and are read to on a constant basis, they will take more
of an interest in reading themselves.”
Pictured (first row, left to right): Celebrity Readers from OHS; Rising Tide Capital participants;
Celebrity Reader in classroom. (bottom row, left to right) Superintendent Ronald C. Lee with OHS
student, J. Marcelin; OHS students in classroom; the Honorable Mayor Dwayne D. Warren, Esq., in
classroom.
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February Monthly Board of Education Meeting
Rosa Parks Community School (RPCS)
hosted the February Board of Education
Meeting. After the Flag Salute, the school
gave a wonderful performance for the
Board members, staff and attending family
and friends. The Rosa Parks Chorus did a
musical selection “Lean on Me” by Bill
Withers and two dance selections. The
Dance Ensemble performed “Landslide”
by Dixie Chicks and a troupe of RPCS
young men performed “Spread my Wings”
by Troop. They received loud applause
and kudos from the Board. Principal Debra
Joseph-Charles thanked them for their
participation and thanked staff and parents
for their assistance and attendance.
Pictured (above and left): Rosa Parks
Community School performers at the Board
Meeting.
Student of the Month:
Superintendent Ronald C. Lee and Board of Education President, Mrs. Patricia A. Arthur,
presented students with certificates for being selected Student of the Month (SOTM). On a
monthly basis, students are recognized for exemplary behavior, academics and citizenship by
their school. The students honored were:
Muyideen Saba
Shyheim Tyson
Serena McKay
Jordan McKenzie
Francesca Rodriguez
Deicka Jean Charles
Aminah Latimore
Odalys Fajardo
Makaida Samuels
Mullen Quaye
Orange High School
Career and Innovation Academy of Orange
Orange Preparatory Academy
Cleveland Street School
Rosa Parks Community School
Park Avenue School
Heywood Avenue School
Forest Street School
Oakwood Avenue School
Lincoln Avenue School
Pictured above with Board President Patricia Arthur and Superintendent Lee: (left to right) Principal
Dr. Cayce Cummins, Cleveland SOTM and parent; Principal Dr. Hackett with Park SOTM and parent;
Assistant Principal Patrick Yearwood, Lincoln SOTM and family.
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Parent of the Month:
The Parent of the Month, Mrs. Joycelyn Francis, is the
PTA president at Rosa Parks Community School and a
member of the District’s Parent Academy. She has
been an involved parent for the past 4 years. Before
becoming president, Mrs. Francis was an active
member of the school family, involved in all aspects
of school life. Her new role has increased her
enthusiasm for ensuring that the students at Rosa
Parks and their parents are informed and are
afforded the best that the school and the district have
to offer.
As PTA president, Mrs. Francis has been instrumental in maintaining the membership of
RPCS’s vibrant PTA. She has continued to offer many of the traditional opportunities available
to parents, such as bingo night, potlucks and pertinent academic information. With the help of
her Executive team, the PTA now offers several additional workshops that impact the daily
lives of students and parents, including a “How Money Works” seminar, forums on nutrition
and information related to PARCC.
Rosa Parks Community School is honored to have a parent who is always “going above and
beyond.” On behalf of the Rosa Parks school community, “thank you,” Mrs. Joycelyn Francis.
FYI
Strategic Planning Meetings
The Orange Public Schools’ Board of Education held the first of three
important meetings on March 2, to create a Strategic Plan. The
remaining meetings are scheduled for Monday, March 30 and
Monday, April 27. Participants have been invited to attend.
Strategic Planning creates a vision of the future, and identifies goals
and strategies necessary to meet the challenges of the 21stCentury. Information about the
Strategic Planning initiative can be found on the district’s website.
Coming in Future Issues:
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Orange Preparatory Academy, In Observance of Black History Month Presents - The Journey:
An African American Perspective
Heywood Avenue School - Student Achievement, National Junior Honor Society Induction
Ceremony
Cleveland Street School Celebrity Read
Oakwood Avenue Community School Mini College Fair
Pride in Public Education at Livingston Mall - Heywood Avenue School and Park Avenue
School
Forest Street School Board Lobby Art Opening
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Preschool Registration Begins for the 2015-2016 School Year
The Orange Township Public School District began
preschool registration for the 2015-2016 school year
on March 2. All children who are residents of
Orange and will be 3 or 4 years of age by October
1, 2015, are eligible to attend free, full day, preschool, in the Pre-K 3 or Pre–K 4 class. The
registration schedule is as follows:
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March 10, 17,18, 24, 25 and 31, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., with the last sign-in at 1:00
p.m.
Registration will take place at the Orange Early Childhood Center, 397 Park Avenue in
Orange.
Two proofs of residency are required, as well as child's original birth certificate
and immunization record. Also, parent or legal guardian must show a current lease or
mortgage statement and a picture ID. For more information, call 973-677-4500 ext. 1904 or
1918.
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March 26 & 27 at 7:00 PM
March 28 at 2:00 & 7:00 PM
Orange Prep Auditorium
Call 973-­for6more
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4000 ext 5665
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OBOE-Mail Blast
March 13, 2015
Volume 4, Number 23
School Events
PARCC Testing Continues
In This Issue:
PARCC Testing
Oakwood Avenue
Mini College Fair
Visual and
Performing Arts
Month
PRIDE Expo
The Orange School District is administering the
PARCC assessment to 7thand 8th grade students
beginning March 16, 2015. The full assessment
calendar is shown below. As a reminder, the
assessment is digital, therefore, students must
bring their headphones for testing during the
week.
OPA Celebrates
Black History
Children who are being tested are to turn in all cell phones to the testing teacher. All other
students must have phones turned off during the testing period. See calendar below for
testing schedule.
Heywood Avenue
Awards and
National Junior
Honor Society
Oakwood Avenue Community School Hosts 2nd Annual Mini
College Fair
Celebrity Read at
Cleveland Street
School
Forest Street’s
Board Lobby Art
Show
FYI
• Pre-K
Registration
• Essex County
Summer Camps
• Dress Down Day
Fundraiser
Contact Information:
Orange Board of
Education
451 Lincoln Avenue
Orange, NJ 07050
Send Us An Email
College & Career Ready Culminating Activity
Submitted by Pamela Venable, School Counselor, Oakwood Avenue Community School
All Oakwood Avenue students were given the
opportunity to participate in the school’s Second Annual
Mini College & University Fair, which culminated on
February 26. Grades K through 3 created posters and
grades 4 through 7 created displays on presentation
boards (pictured left). Principal Robert Pettit reminded
the students that the Mini College Fair is an annual
activity to help them learn about the college experience
and gain additional knowledge about careers. Two
students in grades K-7 were awarded trophies for their presentations, which included an
essay/statement, as well as information about the college or university. Certificates of
participation were presented to every student who completed the project.
Every student, including the K - 2nd graders, finished an exercise where they completed
college applications. The college application was a life skills activity that helped students
learn their home address as well as their emergency contact phone numbers.
The culminating event was a panel discussion with Q & A. The guest speakers included
members of the Orange High School and Career and Innovation Academy of Orange staff,
support team: Social Worker, Mr. Donald Nicholson, Career Counselor, Mr. Lyle Wallace,
Social Worker, Mrs. Dana Jones and the Structured Learning Experience Coordinator, Mrs.
Linda Siddiq. They provided the 4th through 7th grade students with valuable information that
they will need as they transition from Oakwood to Orange Prep and beyond.
Pictured (left to right): Panelists, Mr. Pettit, Mr. Wallace.
Pictured (left to right): Ms. Jones, Mr. Nicholson, Ms. Saddiq, Ms. Rena Campbell.
The keynote speaker for the event was Ms. Rana Campbell. Ms. Campbell attended
Cleveland Street School before going on to Prep School in Englewood, New Jersey. She is a
2013 Princeton University graduate who has been featured on Fox 5 Good Day New York for
her detailed cultural accounts about the experiences of minorities at Ivy League schools.
Pictured (left to right): Ms. Rena Campbell with students and student displays.
Ms. Campbell shared some of her experiences, having transferred from Orange to different
cultural, social and economic environments. “Success comes with preparation and hard
work. There will always be some distractions, however, it is up to you, the individual, to stay
focused in order to reach your goals.” She encouraged the students to set objectives and
strive to reach those aims, which often means making the important decision to separate
yourself from those who are not working to be college and career ready and surround
yourself with likeminded people.
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Visual and Performing Arts Reign in March
At the March Board of Education meeting, four resolutions were presented to the Board for
approval. These resolutions are annual acknowledgement and celebrate the arts in
education. The resolutions declared that the Orange Board of Education endorses the
observance of:
• Music In Our Schools Month 2015, as an opportunity to support the purposes and
practices of music education
• Youth Art Month 2015, as an opportunity to support the purposes and practices of
visual arts education
• Dance in Education and Life Month 2015, as an opportunity to support the purposes
and practices of dance education
• Theatre in our Schools Month 2015, as an opportunity to support the purposes and
practices of theatre education
PRIDE Expo at Livingston Mall
The Essex County Education Association
hosted the PRIDE in PUBLIC EDUCATION
EXPO at the Livingston Mall from February
27 through March 6. The Expo featured
displays of classroom projects, artwork
and sculptures, as well as live
performances by students from public
schools in Essex County.
The Expo showcased performances by
Heywood Avenue School’s Vocal (pictured
above) and Strings Ensembles on February
27, led by Mrs. Jessica Gabbert and,
standing in for Mrs. Erin-Leigh VanOrden,
Mr. Peter Crosta, Supervisor of Visual and
Performing Arts, respectively.
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On March 4, Park Avenue School
instrumental students, led by Mrs.
Marianne Mroz, dance students, led by
Mrs. Deborah Rembert and vocal students,
led by Mr. Scott Clark, entertained family,
staff and mall passersby.
The school also gave out T-shirts to
attending parents, supported by a $1,500
grant from the New Jersey Education
Association (NJEA). Mrs. Mroz applied for
the grant, which was given for community
support and involvement, and sponsored
the group’s attendance at the EXPO. They
received supplies for instruments, along
with the promotional T-shirt for adults.
Pictured (above and right): Scenes from the
PRIDE Expo at Livingston Mall. (Park Avenue
performers are shown right).
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Orange Preparatory Academy Celebrates Black History Month
The Journey: An African American
Perspective was presented on February 25
in observance of Black History Month. The
program was a celebration of the African
diaspora, highlighted by the opening “Flag
Procession,” and the contributions of
African Americans to the world, illustrated
through the skit, “If Black People Didn’t
Exist,” dance, speeches and song.
The Master of Ceremony was student
Shyneson Laurent, under the guidance of
Ms. Wanda Reynolds, one of the Black
Heritage Committee members who
orchestrated the event. He announced the
various segments including seventh grader
Andrew Coates reciting excerpts from Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream”
speech.
There was a reading on the impact of the
movie Selma and the importance of the
historic march. Mr. Glen Gamble, business
teacher and committee member sang
“What is America to Me.” The Premier
Dance Ensemble performed a “Civil Rights
Tribute,” recounting important events of
the civil rights movement.
Guest speaker,
Mr. Lawrence
Hamm, People’s
Organization for
Progress,
(pictured left)
complemented
the students for
the show and
ignited the group
with a thoughtful
discussion of how far we have come and
what is still left to be done for equality. He
called on his background as the youngest
person every appointed to the Newark
Board of Education and being a Princeton
graduate.
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The choral group, under the direction of
music instructor, Mr. Peter Abazia, and the
OPA Concert Band, led by Mrs. Dorchas
Robinson, played fitting music for the
occasion, while the OPA Dance Ensemble,
directed by Mrs. Deborah Rembert,
performed to “Glory” by Common and
John Legend. But it was the students who
shone with a multi-media skit of a young
man unable to complete routine tasks due
to the absence of many modern
conveniences invented by African
Americans.
Principal Aretha
Malloy (pictured
left) closed the
program reading
from Maya
Angelou’s poem
“Still I Rise.”
Pictured above: Scenes from Orange
Preparatory Academy Presents The Journey: An
African American Perspective.
Heywood Avenue School Middle School Awards Assembly and
National Jr. Honor Society Induction Ceremony
On February 26, Heywood Avenue School recognized middle grade students for their
accomplishments during the 2nd Marking Cycle. Students who received honor roll, high
honor roll and perfect attendance were presented with certificates. Additionally, the event
marked the inaugural induction of Heywood Avenue 6th and 7th graders into the National
Junior Honor Society.
Students heard remarks from Principal, Ms. Faith Alcantara, a distinguished alumni now
attending Orange High School, 6 -7th grade teachers, Ms. Meredith Spratt, Ms. Elizabeth
Tague and Mr. Bernard Rawls and Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Ronald C. Lee. All
celebrated the accomplishments of the students and encouraged them to continue to strive
for success. Other faculty members were also on hand to greet each honoree and
congratulate them for their achievement.
A light dinner was served for honorees, their families and invited guests.
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Pictured (left to right): Ms. Spratt, Heywood Alumni, student being congratulated by Principal
Alcantara and staff.
The students honored are listed below:
Railon Clement
Abigail Excellent
High Honor Roll Recipients
Tharaly Joseph
Lindsley Chery**
Anselie Day
Harmoney Brown
Shaneria Champagne
Evelin Rivera Ramirez
Kayla Fisher
Samya Hewett
Dana Lucas Espinal **
Ebony Nkrumah
Edna Naomi Lucas-Espinal**
Honor Roll Recipients
Amya Scantlebury
Leslie Gonzalez
Cassandra Dawson
Isaiah Griffin
Ashly Hertilen
Jamelah Wallace**
Jahiem Azeez
Nia Hargrove
Angelica Deoleo Valentin
David Fontanez
Sheridan Hart
Enrique Hernandez
Haleigh Hunter**
Marihah Payton
Jade Toussaint
Kyla Craddock
Shateria Champagne
William Tirado
Ja maarey Hall-Hawkins
**Denotes student is also a “Perfect Attendance” Recipient
Pictured: Students being congratulated by staff.
Perfect Attendance Recipients
Anthony Headley
Amor Sanders
Edna Naomi Lucas-Espinal
Dana Lucas Espinal
Sarah Orema
Jevonnie Voltaire
Jeffrey Voltaire
Caleb Andrews
Ryan Williams
Jodan Elysee
Lindsley Chery
Jessica Jean Charles
Gregory Orema
Joshua Paulling
Iziah Johnson
Jamelah Wallace
Kyra Brown
Haleigh Hunter
Jamaal Jordan O’Neil Johnson
Justin McDaniel
Mitchethela Alexandre
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National Junior Honor Society
Students in the 6th and 7th grade, who met the criteria for the National Junior Honor Society
(NJHS), were inducted into the newly formed Heywood Avenue School Chapter of the
organization. The group’s advisors are Ms. Meredith Spratt, 6th & 7th Grade English
Language Arts and Mrs. Elizabeth Tague, 6th & 7th Grade Math/SLC Coordinator for
Heywood Avenue Elementary. Students were presented with certificates, recited the
National Junior Honor Society Pledge and were officially inducted into the society.
The National Junior Honor Society is the nation's premier organization established to
recognize outstanding middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves
to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship,
leadership, service, citizenship and character. (njhs.us)
Pictured (left to right): Mrs. Tague, Superintendent Lee, Mr. Rawls and NJHS inductee lighting
candle.
Pictured (left to right): NJHS inductee reciting pledge, Mrs. Tague , Ms. Spratt and Ms. Alcantara
with Heywood’s NJHS.
National Junior Honor Society Inductees:
6th Graders
Neika Brown
Cassandra Dawson
Isaiah Griffin
Edna Lucas Espinal
Brevanna Stephen
Jamelah Wallace
7th Graders
Jahiem Azeez
Shateria Champagne
Angelica Deoleo Valentin
David Fontanez
Sheridan Hart
Ashly Hertilen
Haleigh Hunter
Marihah Payton
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Celebrity Read at Cleveland Street School
On February 27, Cleveland Street School hosted a United Way of Essex and West Hudson
Celebrity Read event. School Counselor, Mr. Daniel Turk, working with United Way
representative Ms. J. Russo, coordinated the school’s event. The theme for this year’s
program was “All My Heroes Read.” At Cleveland Street School, there were representatives
from City Hall including Police Director Hakim Sims and Councilwoman Tency Eason, Lt.
Orlando Soto, OPD, firemen, parents, staff and other members of the community.
“Created in 1990, Celebrity Read is a “local legacy” initiative that recruits volunteers from
throughout New Jersey to model their love of reading and the pursuit of education as a pathway to
success in local elementary classrooms.” (United Way of Essex and West Hudson)
Pictured (left to right): Celebrity Reader, Councilwoman Eason, Celebrity Reader, Hudson City
Bank Branch Manager, and Celebrity Reader, Police Director Sims.
Pictured (left to right): Lt. Soto, Celebrity Reader, HUD representative, Celebrity Reader, Mrs. C.
Forest Street School Board Lobby Art Show
On March 4, Forest Street School hosted the
Board of Education opening of the Forest
Street Gallery Featuring Hats from the Hat City
in the Valley. The gallery prominently
displays artistically created hats by students,
along with seasonally themed images such as
“Birch Trees,” made using acrylic on canvas,
“Sandbox Neighborhood,” artwork and
more.
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Students were
proud to show
their work to
family members,
teachers and
others there to
view the exhibit.
A special visitor
for the evening
Pictured: Mr. Morrissy
with Ms. Bogle.
was Mr. Patrick
Morrissy, Executive Director of HANDS, Inc.,
a non-profit neighborhood revitalization
organization with many efforts in the Valley
Arts district, of which Forest Street School is a
prominent resident. Also, adding to the
Valley Arts and “hats” theme was a generous
donation of refreshments by “Hat City”
restaurant.
Students were presented
with certificates for their
work. Principal, Ms. Yancisca
Cooke (pictured left) and
Ms. Avril Bogle, Forest
Street’s art educator,
congratulated the students,
along with Superintendent of
Schools, Mr. Ronald C. Lee, Supervisor of
Visual and Performing Arts, Mr. Peter Crosta,
and Director of Human Resources, Mrs.
Belinda Scott Smiley.
The exhibit will be on display at the Board of
Education building through Friday, March
27. Visitors are invited to see the display
during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. until
4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Pictured (above): Forest students with their
certificate and Ms. Bogle, Ms. Cooke and
Superintendent Lee.
Pictured (above): Scenes from the Forest Street
Gallery opening.
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FYI
2015-2016 Preschool Registration
The Orange Township Public School District
began preschool registration for the 2015-2016
school year on March 2. All children who are
residents of Orange and will be 3 or 4 years of age
by October 1, 2015, are eligible to attend free, full
day, pre-school, in the Pre-K 3 or Pre–K 4
class. The registration schedule is as follows:
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March 17,18, 24, 25 and 31, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., with the last sign-in at 1:00
p.m.
Registration will take place at the Orange Early Childhood Center, 397 Park Avenue in
Orange.
Two proofs of residency are required, as well as child's original birth certificate
and immunization record. Also, parent or legal guardian must show a current lease or
mortgage statement and a picture ID. For more information, call 973-677-4500 ext. 1904 or
1918.
Essex County Summer Camps
Essex County Executive DiVincenzo invites children of all ages to participate in spring and
summer camp opportunities at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, Essex County Codey Arena
and the Essex County Environmental Center. These affordable programs provide the
campers with a fun and enriching experience while school is on recess.
Enroll your child at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo for some wild
summer fun! The Zoo has several week-long camp adventures
that will introduce children to the extraordinary world of animals,
nature and science. For more details and pricing information, visit
www.turtlebackzoo.com.
The Essex County Environmental Center is offering its 2015
Summer Camps for children in kindergarten to grade 4 in July
and August. Children will explore and discover woodland and
river habitats of insects, birds, amphibians, learn about life as a
Lenape and much more. Sign up for one or two weeks per grade
level. For information, call the Environmental Center at 973-2288776.
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Essex County Codey Arena has a variety of camps and programs
available for all skating levels and interests, from those learning
to skate to experienced figure skaters, hockey players looking to
improve their skills or speed skaters who want to learn a new
sport. For more information, call 973-731-3828, Ext. 0.
Orange Public School District Dress Down Day Fundraiser
The Orange Public School District was deeply saddened by the loss of one of its Oakwood
Avenue Community School students and her young brother in a tragic house fire. To aid her
family and other school families displaced, as a result of the fire, the district will make a
donation to the families through funds from a “dress down day” held February 25. Students
and staff made voluntary contributions by wearing casual clothing.
The Orange Public School District offers their deepest sympathies to the family and thanks
the school community for their generous donations.
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March 26 & 27 at 7:00 PM
March 28 at 2:00 & 7:00 PM
Orange Prep Auditorium
Call 973-­for6more
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4000 ext 5665
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OBOE-Mail Blast
March 20, 2015
Volume 4, Number 24
AIDA: The Musical Opens March 26
In This Issue:
PARCC Testing
AIDA: The Musical
Strategic Planning
Read Across
America at Forest
Street, Rosa Parks
Community and
Heywood Avenue
Schools
Orange Education
Foundation Prize
Presentation
Staff Team Building
at Forest Street
Orange Prep
Academy
Employee of the
Month
Kids in Concert
2015
PARCC Testing Continues
The PARCC assessment will be administered to students in grades 9 - 12 at
Orange High School, Orange Preparatory Academy and Career and
Innovation Academy of Orange, beginning March 23, 2015.
As a reminder, the assessment is digital, therefore, students must bring their personal
headphones for testing during the week. Additionally, students who are being tested are to
turn in all cell phones to the testing teacher. All other students must have phones turned off
during the testing period.
AIDA: The Musical Opens March 26 at Orange Prep Auditorium
The Visual and Performing Arts Department of Orange High School, in
association with Orange Preparatory Academy, proudly presents AIDA:
The Musical, on March 26, 27, and 28, at Orange Preparatory Academy
Auditorium. This Tony and Grammy award winning musical is part
dance spectacular, part rock concert and part timeless romance about
an enslaved Nubian princess, her conflicted captor, and a forbidden
love. Don’t miss your chance to see this spectacular production.
Performances are Thursday and Friday, March 26 and 27, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March
28, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. General seating tickets are $7.00 in advance and $10.00 at
the door. Tickets for senior citizens and students (with a valid student ID) are $5.00. For
more information, call (973) 677-4000 ext. 5665 or email [email protected].
FYI
• A Just & Safe
Orange
• Board of School
Estimates
Meeting
• Pre-K
Registration
Contact Information:
Orange Board of
Education
451 Lincoln Avenue
Orange, NJ 07050
Send Us An Email
Strategic Planning
The Orange Board of Education will hold the second of three
meetings, to create a Strategic Plan, on Monday, March 30,
at Lincoln Avenue School, located at 216 Lincoln Avenue
(Jackson Street Entrance), from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The final
meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 27. Invited
participants are reminded to attend, to complete this process.
The Board of Education hosted the first of three meetings on March 2. Over 100
participants, including Board members, district administrators, City officials, parents, staff
members, students, educational partners and members of the community were in
attendance. They received an overview of the Strategic Planning process and a district
update.
Pictured: Scenes from the Strategic Planning Meeting. Superintendent Lee is pictured on the right.
Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Ronald C. Lee, gave a “State of the District” presentation.
Facilitators from the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA), Ms. Charlene Peterson
and Mr. Al Annunziata, presented 3-D Strategic Planning: Determination, Dreams and
Destiny by Design. Following the two presentations, there was a brainstorming session
where 8 teams developed district strengths/accomplishments and challenges. These
outcomes are key components of developing a strategic plan. Highlights of some of the
district strengths were the 90.4% Orange High School college acceptance rate for the
graduating class of 2014, as presented by Mr. Lee, along with the district’s strong arts
education program. Examples of challenges were high staff turnover and the number of
student assessments including PARCC. A summary report compiled by the NJSBA of each
group’s output have been compiled and are posted on the district website, along with
additional details about Strategic Planning and meeting presentations.
During the March 30 meeting there will be another small group brainstorming session
where the participants will outline their visions for the Orange Public Schools five years
from now.
Pictured: Scenes from the Strategic Planning Meeting on March 2.
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Read Across America with Dr. Seuss at Forest Street School
Submitted by Nuerones Plaisimond, Technology Coordinator, Forest Street School
For Read-Across-America Day, a celebration
of reading and Dr. Seuss’s birthday, teachers
were encouraged to work with their students
to creatively decorate their doors in a way
that displayed some of the great works of
famous author, Dr. Seuss.
Additionally, students in grades 3-7
volunteered to visit Pre-K through 2nd grade
classrooms to read stories to students written
by Dr. Seuss. It was a wonderful experience
for all, and, most of all, students learned the
importance of making daily reading a lifelong habit.
Pictured (above): Doors at Forest Street School decorated for Read Across America Day.
Rosa Parks Community School Celebrates Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
At Rosa Parks Community
School, students celebrated Dr.
Seuss’s birthday in a similar
fashion.
Pictured, to the extreme left, is a
door decorated by some of Dr.
Seuss’s youngest fans. Students
also celebrated with a variety of
other projects, as illustrated in
the photos shared by Guidance
Counselor for grades K - 3, Ms.
Cindy Pagano.
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Students created displays for
one of Dr. Seuss’s all time best
selling books, “The Cat in the
Hat.”
Pictured (above and left): Students
share their Dr. Seuss projects and
displays.
Heywood Avenue School Gets A Visit from “The Cat in the Hat”
At Heywood Avenue School students also celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a visit from
the illustrious “Cat in The Hat,” on March 9. The ‘Cat’ made a surprise entrance into the
auditorium, as Principal Alcantara prepared to read a favorite Dr. Seuss book, selected by
the students. The “Cat in the Hat” entered with cheers befitting a rock star! The students
clamored to touch and hug the Cat. Ms. Alcantara asked the “Cat in the Hat” to join in the
reading of the book as students followed along, reciting many of the verses they knew by
heart. The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), whose retired members don the 7foot costume and visit children across the state, made the visit by the “Cat in the Hat,”
possible. The ‘Cat’ was escorted by Speech Therapist, Ms. Lori Herzig.
Pictured: Scenes from “The Cat in the Hat’s” visit to Heywood Avenue School. Pictured above
(center and right) Ms. Herzig, Ms. Alcantara and the ‘Cat’.
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Orange Education Foundation Award Presentation
On March 9, Ms. Gail Velox,
President of the Orange Education
Foundation, and Superintendent of
Schools, Mr. Ronald C. Lee, visited
this year’s District Spelling Bee
Champion, 4th grader Emma
McPherson, at Heywood Avenue
School, to make a special
presentation. After a brief
discussion about the nature of the
visit, Mr. Lee called Emma to the
front of the class. He then
introduced Ms. Velox, who again
congratulated Emma and
Pictured (left to right): Ms. Gail Velox, Ms. April
Stokes, Spelling Bee Champion, Principal Alcantara
presented her with an LG
and Superintendent Lee.
Chromebase Desktop Computer.
Her classmates were both thrilled and encouraged to enter the district’s many academic
competitions to vie for a chance to win similar prizes. Dr. Erica Stewart, who devised the
District Spelling Bee of Champions, stated that Emma had a secret weapon for beating
formidable competitors in higher-grade levels. Emma smiled and after a pause said that
she “reads a lot.” Her teacher, Ms. April Stokes, and Principal, Ms. Faith Alcantara, were
also present for her award.
Pictured (left to right): Presentation of computer to Spelling Bee Champion on March 9,2015.
Staff Team Building Activity at Forest Street School
Submitted by Nuerones Plaisimond, Technology Coordinator, Forest Street School
On March 11, Forest Street staff (pictured
left) engaged in team building activities for
Professional Development Day. Physical
Education teacher, Mr. Jacob Warta,
developed creative activities that allowed
staff to engage and share ideas for
completing provided tasks. The first
activity focused on working together to
accomplish the goal of traveling as a team
from one end of the gym to the other.
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Orange Prep Academy Employee of the Month for February
Submitted by Ronald Jones, Math Resource teacher, Orange Preparatory Academy
Ms. Laverne Hayden, Administrative Assistant
(pictured left) is the Orange Preparatory
Academy Employee of the Month for
February. Mr. Ronald Jones nominated her for
teamwork, good attendance, and
integrity. Ms. Hayden is a great team player
who extends herself assisting faculty, staff
and students with various tasks. During the
planning of the honor roll assembly, she
stayed late in the evening to create all of the
student certificates and invitations for
parents. She also worked fervently with the
planning committee on the Black History
Month program and was a major contributor
to the Black History Staff Luncheon. Finally,
Ms. Hayden is a role model for those students who are sent for discipline issues to the
Assistant Principal’s office. She takes the time to encourage them and share lessons about
life.
Kids in Concert 2015
On March 13, Long Branch High School,
hosted the Education Law Center's (ELC)
annual Kids in Concert (KIC) event
sponsored by the New Jersey Education
Association (NJEA). Now in its 17th year,
KIC is a unique concert experience that
offers students in New Jersey’s high need
school districts the opportunity to develop
and perform on one stage.
Students in Kindergarten through 12th
grade are selected to perform based on
their submittal of videos of performances
related to a pre-selected theme. This
year’s theme was Broadway musicals.
At the 2015 KIC, the Lincoln Avenue Dance
Ensemble, accompanied by the Grade 5-8
Orange Instrumental Ensemble, as well
as, the Park Avenue Dance Ensemble,
were selected to perform at this Gala.
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Park Avenue Dance Ensemble, presented
“Matilda The Musical” and the Lincoln
Avenue Dance Ensemble, danced to
“Little Shop of Horrors,” backed by live
music from Heywood Avenue, Lincoln
Avenue, Orange Prep Academy and Park
Avenue school students.
The Orange School District has been
represented at Kids in Concert for the past
11 consecutive years.
Staff advisors for these ensembles were
instrumental music instructors Marianne
Mroz, Sem Etienne, Dorcas Robinson, and
Erin-Leigh Van Orden, as well as, dance
instructors, Deborah Rembert and
Michelle Rosolen. Visual and Performing
Arts Supervisor, Peter Crosta, who
photographed the performances,
accompanied them. Images can be
viewed at http://www.orangearts.net.
Pictured: (top) The Park Avenue Dance
Ensemble; (bottom) The Lincoln Avenue
Dance Ensemble and the Grade 5-8
Instrumental Ensemble.
Pictured (above): Scenes from Kids in Concert
featuring the Park Avenue Dance Ensemble,
The Lincoln Avenue Dance Ensemble with the
Grade 5-8 Instrumental Ensemble.
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FYI
A Just & Safe Orange
Khemani Gibson, current Orange Resident and NYU PhD student, has put together a
panel called A Just & Safe Orange, to be held on Monday, March 23 at First Unitarian
Universalist Church of Essex County, located at 35 Cleveland Street, at 6:00 p.m.
This will be a community conversation with elected Orange officials, representatives
from the police department, youth, parents and more. The community will be able to
hear from experts and explore what it means for Orange to be a just and safe city for
all. Khemani is an Orange Public Schools alum and gave the 2014 OHS commencement
speech.
Board of School Estimates Meeting
The Orange Board of Education has scheduled its next Board of School Estimates Public
Meeting, to present its 2015-2016 School Year Budget, on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 6:00
p.m., in the Administrative Offices, Board Conference Room, at 451 Lincoln Avenue.
2015-2016 Preschool Registration
The Orange Township Public School District
began preschool registration for the 2015-2016
school year on March 2. All children who are
residents of Orange and will be 3 or 4 years of
age by October 1, 2015, are eligible to attend
free, full day, pre-school, in the Pre-K 3 or Pre–K
4 class. The registration schedule is:
March 24, 25 and 31, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., with the last sign-in at 1:00 p.m.
Registration will take place at the Orange Early Childhood Center, 397 Park Avenue in
Orange.
Two proofs of residency are required, as well as child's original birth certificate
and immunization record. Also, parent or legal guardian must show a current lease or
mortgage statement and a picture ID. For more information, call 973-677-4500 ext. 1904 or
1918.
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March 26 & 27 at 7:00 PM
March 28 at 2:00 & 7:00 PM
Orange Prep Auditorium
Call 973-­for6more
77-­information
4000 ext 5665
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OBOE-Mail Blast
March 27, 2015
Volume 4, Number 25
AIDA and Strategic Planning
In This Issue:
Strategic Planning
The Orange Board of Education will hold the second of three meetings,
to create a Strategic Plan, on Monday, March 30, at Lincoln Avenue
School, located at 216 Lincoln Avenue (Jackson Street Entrance), from
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Invited participants are reminded to attend and
complete this process. For more details, visit www.orange.k12.nj.us.
Strategic Planning
Winter Break
Readorium
Challenge
AIDA: The Musical
OHS Delegates to
the Congress of
Future Medical
Leaders
Oakwood Avenue
Community School
Teacher Selected
for National
Training Video
Park Avenue
School Presents
Harlem
Renaissance: A
Night at the Cotton
Club
FYI
• Pre-K
Registration
Contact Information:
Orange Board of
Education
451 Lincoln Avenue
Orange, NJ 07050
Send Us An Email
Winter Break
Challenge:
During the Orange School District’s Winter Break, February 16-22, science students who
utilized Readorium, an interactive software based program that promotes reading
comprehension of science-based content, were challenged to read as many books as
possible and/or put in as much time as possible, for a chance to be entered into prize
drawings.
Each Readorium science class submitted the top three students with the greatest number of
books read and the most time spent on Readorium during the week. Over 100 student
names were entered into a grade-level drawing in which two students per grade level
were randomly selected to win a variety of science-based kits and toys as prizes. The
winners are as follows:
Grade
Student
School
Teacher
Grade 3
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 8
Pricila Minhala
Kwadwoh Boampong
Briana Duchene
Cindy Rojas
Cynthia Juarez
Aaisha Monroe
Stherlie Previlon
Janal White
Shatrice Hertillien
Malik Chacon
Ruthchamar Jolibois
Wilmaris Chanza
Lincoln
Lincoln
Heywood
Rosa Parks
Lincoln
Rosa Parks
Lincoln
Oakwood
Cleveland
Lincoln
OPA
OPA
Ms. Cruz
Ms. Torrenegra
Ms. Rawls
Ms. Trapani
Mr. O’Bryan
Ms. Hanke
Mr. O’Bryan
Mr. Gonzalez
Ms. Batemman
Mr. Gulko
Ms. Daniello
Ms. Daniello
Readorium is a nonfiction comprehension program developed by Mtelegence. It teaches
children (grades 3-8) to deeply understand the informational science text they read.
Readorium focuses on the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core topics.
It's "smart" software, adapting to students' individual reading abilities, so they are always
challenged but never lost. (readorium.com)
Below is a list of the top three students, at each grade level, whose names were entered
into the prize drawings. “Each student is congratulated for their hard work and effort over
the Winter Break,” says, Ms. Erika Hackett, Supervisor of Science for grades K - 7. Each
student will receive a certificate of participation. Further, several students have already
completed the program which includes over 60-books in the Readorium virtual library.
They will also be acknowledged at a later date.
Gr.
Student
School
Gr.
Student
School
Gr.
Student
Miller
Hyppolite
Faith Micourt
Jairo Morocho
Cindy Rojas
Jeane Exantus
Jean Joseph
Midwife Jules
Jonny Guaman
Berline Cadet
Klynn Jackman
Jamal Koon
Tashonda
Moswenn
Aaisha Monroe
Ytamare
Simeon
Henry
Lliquicota
Zahir Smith
Christina Petite
Frere
Yester
Santamaria
Dubenson
Louis
Kervens Evra
James Louis
Carlendia
Tunis
School
5
Michael Hannigan
CSS
6
Tracy Ware Jr.
LAS
3
5
7
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Christie Siloe
Shatrice Hertillien
Jullian Desormes
Jason Figueroa
Mia Goudet
Tazijuana Allen
Tamara Correa
Sofia Correa
Jahni Williams
Carla Plaza
CSS
CSS
FSS
FSS
FSS
FSS
FSS
FSS
FSS
FSS
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
Minoucha Previlon
Stherlie Previlon
Keisha Opoku
Malik Chacon
Diana Chauca
Joudenie Germain
Jeremy Mora
Julien Harris
Myranda Lapaix
Lofsna Raymond
LAS
LAS
LAS
LAS
LAS
LAS
LAS
LAS
LAS
LAS
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
RPCS
4
Kristiana Moore
FSS
7
Suri Garcia
LAS
4
5
David Soto
FSS
5
Justin Jenkins
OAS
5
5
Kayla Sampong
FSS
5
Zaire Charles
OAS
5
5
Jaden Oates
FSS
5
Chris Pericles
OAS
5
5
Jaden Oates
FSS
6
Janal White
OAS
5
7
Joshua Phillips
FSS
6
Elijah Webb-Harris
OAS
5
7
Frantz Jerome
FSS
6
Desirae Thompson
OAS
5
4
YaSHeka Smith
HAS
7
Cyndina Charles
OAS
5
4
4
Briana Duchene
King Berlin
HAS
HAS
7
7
Nayelis Fernandez
Ashanti Burton
OAS
OAS
5
5
3
Zalia Sika
LAS
3
Pink, Joshua
PAS
5
3
Dianna Paul
LAS
3
PAS
5
Sandra Garcia
RPCS
3
3
3
Kwadwoh Boampong
Alika Greene
Pricila Minchala
LAS
LAS
LAS
3
4
4
Odeyemi,
Oluwafumilayo
Senatus, Tarah
Autumn Tarver
Kelly Miller
PAS
PAS
PAS
5
5
5
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
3
Marc Mullally
LAS
4
Arina Black
PAS
5
4
Youdeline Noelson
LAS
5
Aryanna Black
PAS
5
4
Oviany Philizaire
LAS
5
Christian Earle
PAS
5
4
Deborah Jean
LAS
6
Benjarly Etienne
PAS
8
5
Cynthia Juarez
LAS
6
Ibrahima Sacko
PAS
8
5
Iris Camero
LAS
7
Loudine charles
PAS
8
Mirian Arias
Dave Sentaus
Elliot Holmes
Gianina
Maldonado
Jessica Jeune
Tasneem
Mohamad
Michael
Sanchez
Wilmaris
Chanza
Ruthchamar
Jolibois
5
5
6
Karan Singh
Tyler Williams
Princeley Princilus
LAS
LAS
LAS
7
7
7
Arianna Thompson
Valentz Etienne
Loudine Charles
PAS
PAS
PAS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
RPCS
OPA
OPA
OPA
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AIDA: The Musical Opens March 26 at Orange Prep Auditorium
The March 26 opening of AIDA: The Musical was a spectacular show
starring talented Orange High School and Orange Preparatory
Academy students. The cast and crew presented the timeless tale of
forbidden love, performing stirring songs by Elton John and Tim Rice,
with emotion, energy and passion.
Don’t miss your chance to see this well acted, wonderful production,
filled with well choreographed dance sequences and live music. The remaining
performances are Friday, March 27, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 28, at 2:00 p.m. and
7:00 p.m. General seating tickets are $7.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door. Tickets for
senior citizens and students (with a valid student ID) are $5.00. For more information, call
(973) 677-4000 ext. 5665 or email [email protected].
Pictured: Scenes from AIDA: The Musical.
Orange High School Juniors Selected as Delegates to the
Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Submitted by Dr. Kalisha Morgan, Co-Principal, Orange High School and Dr. Latha Nair,
Science teacher, Orange High School
Orange High School (OHS) juniors,
Tyrel Edwards and Asheley
Ashittey, were selected as
delegates representing OHS at the
Congress of Future Medical
Leaders, which will be held in
Boston, Massachusetts, June 24, 25
and 26, 2015.
The Congress of Future Medical
Leaders is a highly selective
national program honoring
academically superior high school
Pictured (left to right): OHS Co-Principal Dr. Kalisha
Morgan, Student Delegate Edwards, Co-Principal Jason students dedicated to the service
of humanity through medicine. At
Belton, Student Delegate Ashittey and Dr. Latha Nair.
the Congress, Tyrel and Asheley
will meet face-to-face with many
eminent scholars in the field of medicine and science including Nobel Prize winners and
young inventors and scientists. They will view a surgery and have an opportunity to submit
questions for the surgeon to answer, during the actual procedure.
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This year, the theme for the Congress is “Greatness Awaits.” The students will be mentored
by some of the most important medical leaders of our time and will be encouraged to
maintain a commitment to S.T.E.M. At the close of the 2015 Congress, delegates will be
presented with an Award of Excellence.
The Congress was created by the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical
Scientists to help students fulfill their dream of entering the medical profession. Students
are chosen as delegates through nominations from members of this organization. As a
member of the Academy’s Honorary Board of Educators, Dr. Latha Nair, Orange High
School Science teacher nominated Tyrel and Asheley. Congratulations to the Orange High
School delegates!
Oakwood Avenue Community School Teacher Selected to Model
Instructional Best Practices for National Training Video
Submitted by Robert Pettit, Principal at Oakwood Avenue Community School
The Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in
Philadelphia. “CLI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides educators with training
and coaching in the most effective practices for early literacy instruction for prekindergarten
through third grade.” cli.org
Kindergarten teacher, Ms. Kristin Kenny, has been working
with CLI coach Sara Binnington for the past two years. During
their time together, they have focused on the classroom culture
and environment, implementing new procedures and routines,
guided reading, interactive writing, as well as a writer’s
workshop. Ms. Kenny has worked diligently to ensure best
practices are taught to her Kindergarten students. She has seen
improvement and success in her students’ academic and
emotional growth, since working with CLI.
Pictured (left to right):
Ms. Binnington and Ms.
Kenny.
Late in the fall, Ms. Kenny was approached by CLI. They had
heard what wonderful things were going on in her classroom
and wanted to capture it on film, to share with other teachers
and coaches across the country.
On March 18, the CLI staff and film crew visited Oakwood Avenue Community School and
filmed a pre-conference coaching session with CLI Coach Sara Binnington and Ms. Kenny.
They also captured a procedural lesson with Ms. Kenny and her students. The lesson was
about how to be a responsible and an active listener during a read-aloud. After the lesson,
the crew filmed Ms. Kenny and Ms. Binnington discussing the lesson.
Ms. Kenny and her students enjoyed the experience and thought it was a lot of fun to be
“famous” for the day! Once the film is edited it will be used for CLI “Coaching Camps,” as
well as professional development sessions for teachers.
For more information about the organization, visit cli.org.
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Park Avenue School Presents Harlem Renaissance: A Night at
the Cotton Club
On March 18, Park Avenue School
hosted a unique Black History Month
program featuring students and staff
members. The program, Harlem
Renaissance: A Night at the Cotton Club
began with opening remarks by
students, Principal Dr. Myron Hackett
and guest, Superintendent Ronald C.
Lee, as well as a beautiful rendition of
the Negro National Anthem (Lift Ev’ry
Voice and Sing) sung by Benjarly
Etienne. The staged performance, led by
the Park Avenue Theatre Club, opened
with a teacher, played by teacher, Ms.
Tamisha Shepherd, transporting her
students on a trip back in time to the
Harlem Renaissance.
The Park Avenue Dance Ensemble
treated the audience to several dance
performances. They paid tribute to
dance and vocal luminaries who
performed at the Cotton Club including
Josephine Baker, the Nicholas Brothers,
Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong.
The Park Avenue Chorus sang “Blue
Skies,” while Ms. Moore’s First Grade
Class sang “Duke’s Place.”
Students Jonathan Tarver performed, “I
Dream a World,” and Quadir Smith
performed “Dawn in New York.”
Staff members showed their talents, as
well, performing at the Cotton Club.
Teacher, Ms. Anita Hicks, sang “God
Bless the Child,” while staff member,
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Scott performed, “I
Have a Dream.”
The evening was a warm gathering of
parents, staff, and students, enjoying a
wonderful program.
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Pictured (above): Scenes from Park Avenue
School Presents Harlem Renaissance: A Night
at the Cotton Club
Pictured (above): Scenes from Park Avenue
School Presents Harlem Renaissance: A Night at
the Cotton Club.
FYI
2015-2016 Preschool Registration
The Orange Township Public School District
began preschool registration for the 2015-2016
school year on March 2. All children who are
residents of Orange and will be 3 or 4 years of
age by October 1, 2015, are eligible to attend
free, full day, pre-school, in the Pre-K 3 or Pre–K
4 class. The final Spring registration session is
Tuesday, March 31, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., with the last sign-in at 1:00 p.m.
Registration will take place at the Orange Early Childhood Center, 397 Park Avenue in
Orange.
Two proofs of residency are required, as well as child's original birth certificate
and immunization record. Also, parent or legal guardian must show a current lease or
mortgage statement and a picture ID. For more information, call 973-677-4500 ext. 1904 or
1918.
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March 26 & 27 at 7:00 PM
March 28 at 2:00 & 7:00 PM
Orange Prep Auditorium
Call 973-­for6more
77-­information
4000 ext 5665
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