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Park Avenue School Back to School Night
Dr. Myron Hackett, PrincipalApril Stokes, Assistant Principal
Orange Township Board of EducationTyrone TarverPresident
Brenda DaughtryVice President
Members
Guadalupe Cabido Sueann Gravesande Derrick HenryShawneque Johnson Cristina Mateo Siaka Sherif
Jeffrey Wingfield
Superintendent of SchoolsGerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D.
Business Administrator/Board SecretaryAdekunle 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/ModuleInstance/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
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 ModelFocus 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 Office 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 UpdatesPresenter: 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 CounselorAnti-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: [email protected] ❖ 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
the same time everyday ❖ Have meals at the same time
everyday ❖ Share kindness with friends
on 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
❖ Take it easy on yourself and remember it’s okay to be just okay.
School Nurse Updates
Presenter: Ms. EloiPark Avenue School NurseEmail: [email protected] #: 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 IsolationQuarantine 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!
