OBOE-Mail Blast March 27, 2015 Volume 4, Number 25

In This Issue: 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

AIDA and Strategic Planning

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.

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 Pricila Minhala Lincoln Ms. Cruz Grade 3 Kwadwoh Boampong Lincoln Ms. Torrenegra Grade 4 Briana Duchene Heywood Ms. Rawls

Grade 4 Cindy Rojas Rosa Parks Ms. Trapani Grade 5 Cynthia Juarez Lincoln Mr. O’Bryan

Grade 5 Aaisha Monroe Rosa Parks Ms. Hanke Grade 6 Stherlie Previlon Lincoln Mr. O’Bryan Grade 6 Janal White Oakwood Mr. Gonzalez

Grade 7 Shatrice Hertillien Cleveland Ms. Batemman Grade 7 Malik Chacon Lincoln Mr. Gulko

Grade 8 Ruthchamar Jolibois OPA Ms. Daniello Grade 8 Wilmaris Chanza OPA Ms. Daniello

2

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 School

5 Michael Hannigan CSS 6 Tracy Ware Jr. LAS 3 Miller Hyppolite

RPCS

5 Christie Siloe CSS 6 Minoucha Previlon LAS 4 Faith Micourt RPCS 7 Shatrice Hertillien CSS 6 Stherlie Previlon LAS 4 Jairo Morocho RPCS 3 Jullian Desormes FSS 7 Keisha Opoku LAS 4 Cindy Rojas RPCS 3 Jason Figueroa FSS 7 Malik Chacon LAS 4 Jeane Exantus RPCS 3 Mia Goudet FSS 7 Diana Chauca LAS 4 Jean Joseph RPCS 4 Tazijuana Allen FSS 7 Joudenie Germain LAS 4 Midwife Jules RPCS 4 Tamara Correa FSS 7 Jeremy Mora LAS 4 Jonny Guaman RPCS 4 Sofia Correa FSS 7 Julien Harris LAS 4 Berline Cadet RPCS 4 Jahni Williams FSS 7 Myranda Lapaix LAS 4 Klynn Jackman RPCS 4 Carla Plaza FSS 7 Lofsna Raymond LAS 4 Jamal Koon RPCS

4 Kristiana Moore FSS 7 Suri Garcia LAS 4 Tashonda Moswenn

RPCS

5 David Soto FSS 5 Justin Jenkins OAS 5 Aaisha Monroe RPCS

5 Kayla Sampong FSS 5 Zaire Charles OAS 5 Ytamare Simeon RPCS

5 Jaden Oates FSS 5 Chris Pericles OAS 5 Henry Lliquicota RPCS

5 Jaden Oates FSS 6 Janal White OAS 5 Zahir Smith RPCS

7 Joshua Phillips FSS 6 Elijah Webb-Harris OAS 5 Christina Petite Frere RPCS

7 Frantz Jerome FSS 6 Desirae Thompson OAS 5 Yester Santamaria RPCS

4 YaSHeka Smith HAS 7 Cyndina Charles OAS 5 Dubenson Louis

RPCS

4 Briana Duchene HAS 7 Nayelis Fernandez OAS 5 Kervens Evra RPCS 4 King Berlin HAS 7 Ashanti Burton OAS 5 James Louis RPCS

3 Zalia Sika LAS 3 Pink, Joshua PAS 5 Carlendia Tunis

RPCS

3 Dianna Paul LAS 3 Odeyemi, Oluwafumilayo

PAS 5 Sandra Garcia RPCS

3 Kwadwoh Boampong LAS 3 Senatus, Tarah PAS 5 Mirian Arias RPCS 3 Alika Greene LAS 4 Autumn Tarver PAS 5 Dave Sentaus RPCS 3 Pricila Minchala LAS 4 Kelly Miller PAS 5 Elliot Holmes RPCS

3 Marc Mullally LAS 4 Arina Black PAS 5 Gianina Maldonado RPCS

4 Youdeline Noelson LAS 5 Aryanna Black PAS 5 Jessica Jeune RPCS

4 Oviany Philizaire LAS 5 Christian Earle PAS 5 Tasneem Mohamad

RPCS

4 Deborah Jean LAS 6 Benjarly Etienne PAS 8 Michael Sanchez

OPA

5 Cynthia Juarez LAS 6 Ibrahima Sacko PAS 8 Wilmaris Chanza OPA

5 Iris Camero LAS 7 Loudine charles PAS 8 Ruthchamar Jolibois

OPA

5 Karan Singh LAS 7 Arianna Thompson PAS 5 Tyler Williams LAS 7 Valentz Etienne PAS 6 Princeley Princilus LAS 7 Loudine Charles PAS

3

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 lazzizro@orange.k12.nj.us.

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 students dedicated to the service of humanity through medicine. At 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.

Pictured (left to right): OHS Co-Principal Dr. Kalisha Morgan, Student Delegate Edwards, Co-Principal Jason Belton, Student Delegate Ashittey and Dr. Latha Nair.

4

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.

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.

Pictured (left to right): Ms. Binnington and Ms. Kenny.

5

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.

6

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.

7

8

March 26 & 27 at 7:00 PM

March 28 at 2:00 & 7:00 PM

Orange Prep Auditorium

Call 973-­677-­4000 ext 5665for more information

9

10