East Orange School District
October 2021

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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LinkIt NJSLS Benchmark Assessment All Grades
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
National Family Day
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
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Back to School Night
Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts Events
LinkIt NJSLS Benchmark Assessment All Grades
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
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6th & 7th Grade Girls Who Code Kick-Off Meeting
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
Early Dismissal (Staff Inservices)
Events
Althea Gibson Academy Events
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts Events
Cicely L Tyson Community Elementary School of the Performing and Fine Arts Events
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
East Orange Campus High School Events
East Orange STEM Academy Events
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence Events
Fresh Start Academy Events
Garfield Jackson Academy Events
Gordon Parks Academy Events
Johnnie Cochran Academy Events
John L. Costley Middle School Events
Langston Hughes School Events
Mildred Barry Garvin School Events
Patrick F. Healy Middle School Events
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
Sojourner Truth Middle School Events
Wahlstom Academy Events
Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts Events
LinkIt NJSLS Benchmark Assessment All Grades
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Staff In-service ~ 12:45 Dismissal for Students
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Open House for Pre-K - 4 5 PM
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
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LinkIt NJSLS Benchmark Assessment All Grades
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
National Custodial Day Recognition
Althea Gibson Academy Events
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Week of Respect
Althea Gibson Academy Events
Week of Respect
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
Week of Respect
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Week of Respect - Wear BLUE - World Day of Bullying Prevention
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
Wear Your Favorite Team Jersey or Team Colors 8 AM 3 PM
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
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Week of Respect
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
Week of Respect
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Week of Respect - A Culture of Respect - Reflections
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
Wear ROYAL BLUE- "I Pledge Against Bullying" 8 AM 3 PM
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Family Meeting: AGA Parent Schoology Training 9 AM 11 AM
Althea Gibson Academy Events
Start Strong Assessment ~ 4th & 5th Grade 9 AM 10 AM
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
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Share Your Worth Wednesday~ The Skies the Limit! Wear Blue
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
WEEK OF RESPECT
Wahlstom Academy Events
Week of Respect
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
Week of Respect
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Week of Respect - Wear your Favorite Cultural Attire to Show Respect for Culture
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
Start Strong Assessment ~ 4th & 5th Grade 9 AM 10 AM
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Wear Your Favorite Hat- "Hats off to Respectful People" 2 PM 3 PM
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
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NJ Start Strong Testing - 6th Grade Science
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
Respect Challenge ~ Wear Green & Respect the Environment-Help pick up garbage that you see.
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Sock It To Bullying!
Wahlstom Academy Events
Week of Respect
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
Week of Respect
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
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Respect Similarities & Differences ~ Twin Day
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Week of Respect
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
Week of Respect
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Week of Respect - Wear Your Favorite Jersey to Team Up Against Bullying
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
Wear Your Favorite Superhero T-Shirt- "Be a Hero Against Bullying" 8 AM 3 PM
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
WEAR ORANGE 10 AM 11 AM
Wahlstom Academy Events
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COLUMBUS Day
Wahlstom Academy Events
Columbus Day (Schools & Offices Closed)
Events
Althea Gibson Academy Events
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts Events
Cicely L Tyson Community Elementary School of the Performing and Fine Arts Events
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
East Orange Campus High School Events
East Orange STEM Academy Events
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence Events
Fresh Start Academy Events
Garfield Jackson Academy Events
Gordon Parks Academy Events
Johnnie Cochran Academy Events
John L. Costley Middle School Events
Langston Hughes School Events
Mildred Barry Garvin School Events
Patrick F. Healy Middle School Events
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
Sojourner Truth Middle School Events
Wahlstom Academy Events
Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts Events
Columbus Day ~ School Closed
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
VOLUNTEERS are needed for Louverture's Annual Trunk or Treat!!! (Louverure Elementary 330 Central Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey)
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
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School Safety Week
Althea Gibson Academy Events
VOLUNTEERS are needed for Louverture's Annual Trunk or Treat!!! (Louverure Elementary 330 Central Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey)
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
PTO Meeting - Virtual 5 PM 7 PM
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
BOE Meeting 6 PM
Wahlstom Academy Events
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NJ Start Strong - ELA Testing - Grades 4-7
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
VOLUNTEERS are needed for Louverture's Annual Trunk or Treat!!! (Louverure Elementary 330 Central Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey)
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
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NJ Start Strong - Math Testing - Grades 4-7
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
PTO Meeting
Wahlstom Academy Events
VOLUNTEERS are needed for Louverture's Annual Trunk or Treat!!! (Louverure Elementary 330 Central Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey)
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Virtual Pastries with Parents Meeting
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Banneker Parents Virtual Schoology Training 6 PM 8 PM
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
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VOLUNTEERS are needed for Louverture's Annual Trunk or Treat!!! (Louverure Elementary 330 Central Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey)
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Walk-A-Thon
Althea Gibson Academy Events
Wear PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
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Mid-Quarter Notice Posted in Focus
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Mix it up Monday ~ Sit with Someone new at lunch. Wear Crazy Socks
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Red Ribbon Awareness Day- Wear RED
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Scholastic Book Fair ~ Media Center
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
School Violence Prevention Week
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
VOLUNTEERS are needed for Louverture's Annual Trunk or Treat!!! (Louverure Elementary 330 Central Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey)
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Violence Prevention Awareness Week
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Wear CRAZY SOCKS Day
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
VIOLENCE PREVENTION WEEK 10 AM 11 AM
Wahlstom Academy Events
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"Peace Out to Violence"- Wear Tie Dye or Peace Signs
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
PTO Meeting
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
Panther Power Monthly Assembly - 30th Day Celebration
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
School Violence Prevention Week
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
VOLUNTEERS are needed for Louverture's Annual Trunk or Treat!!! (Louverure Elementary 330 Central Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey)
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Violence Prevention Awareness Week
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Wear Crazy Hat Day
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
What is a Friend? Warm Your Heart~ Wear Sweats
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Take A Stance 10 AM 11 AM
Wahlstom Academy Events
Back To School Night 5:30 PM (Sojourner Truth Middle School 116 Hamilton Street East Orange, NJ 07017)
Sojourner Truth Middle School Events
Board of Education Meeting 6 PM 7 PM
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
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Black Out Violence- Wear Black
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Let There be Peace
Wahlstom Academy Events
Mind Your Mind, Discover Your Happy & Spread the Peace ~ Wear apparel that promotes peace
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
School Violence Prevention Week
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
VOLUNTEERS are needed for Louverture's Annual Trunk or Treat!!! (Louverure Elementary 330 Central Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey)
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Violence Prevention Awareness Week
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Wear SUNGLASSES Day
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
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"We All Rock"- Wear Your Favorite Concert or Music Shirt
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Be an Upstander! Dress for a Cause
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
NO Place for HATE Pledge
Wahlstom Academy Events
School Violence Prevention Week
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
VOLUNTEERS are needed for Louverture's Annual Trunk or Treat!!! (Louverure Elementary 330 Central Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey)
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Violence Prevention Awareness Week
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Wear BOOTS Day
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
PTO Meeting 3 PM 4 PM
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
PTO Meeting 4:30 PM 5:30 PM
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
AGA PTO Meeting (Virtual) 5:30 PM 7 PM
Althea Gibson Academy Events
PTO Meeting 5:30 PM 6:30 PM (Virtual)
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
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Check Yourself- Don't let bad choices sneak up on you. ~ Wear sneakers, jeans, & checkered shirt.
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
LAST DAY OF WEEK OF RESPECT
Wahlstom Academy Events
PANTHER ROAR - Wear Banneker Colors
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
School Violence Prevention Week
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
United Nations Day
Althea Gibson Academy Events
VOLUNTEERS are needed for Louverture's Annual Trunk or Treat!!! (Louverure Elementary 330 Central Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey)
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Violence Prevention Awareness Week
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
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Scholastic Book Fair ~ Media Center
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
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Scholastic Book Fair ~ Media Center
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
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College Shirt Day w/Jeans
Sojourner Truth Middle School Events
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College Research Day
Sojourner Truth Middle School Events
PICK-A-PUMKIN
Wahlstom Academy Events
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Staff In-Service ~ School Closed
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Schools Closed (District - Wide Inservices) 8:30 AM 3:30 PM
Events
Althea Gibson Academy Events
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts Events
Cicely L Tyson Community Elementary School of the Performing and Fine Arts Events
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
East Orange Campus High School Events
East Orange STEM Academy Events
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence Events
Fresh Start Academy Events
Garfield Jackson Academy Events
Gordon Parks Academy Events
Johnnie Cochran Academy Events
John L. Costley Middle School Events
Langston Hughes School Events
Mildred Barry Garvin School Events
Patrick F. Healy Middle School Events
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
Sojourner Truth Middle School Events
Wahlstom Academy Events
Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts Events
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College Panel Discussion
Sojourner Truth Middle School Events
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College Door Contest
Sojourner Truth Middle School Events
Halloween Harvest
Wahlstom Academy Events
Harvest Moon Parade & Celebration
Althea Gibson Academy Events
Reading Campaign " Trunk or Treat" ~ Dress as your favorite book character.
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
Trick or Trunk
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
Trunk or Treat 1 PM 2 PM (Louverture Elementary 330 Central Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey)
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
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FAMILY LITERACY DAY
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
Food Drive Begins
Althea Gibson Academy Events
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Election Day
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
Election Day - Democracy in Action (School Wide)
Althea Gibson Academy Events
Election Day~ Students on Remote Instruction
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
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Pajama Day
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
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NJEA Convention (Schools & Offices Closed)
Events
Althea Gibson Academy Events
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts Events
Cicely L Tyson Community Elementary School of the Performing and Fine Arts Events
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
East Orange Campus High School Events
East Orange STEM Academy Events
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence Events
Fresh Start Academy Events
Garfield Jackson Academy Events
Gordon Parks Academy Events
Johnnie Cochran Academy Events
John L. Costley Middle School Events
Langston Hughes School Events
Mildred Barry Garvin School Events
Patrick F. Healy Middle School Events
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
Sojourner Truth Middle School Events
Wahlstom Academy Events
Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts Events
School Closed ~ NJEA Convention
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
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NJEA Convention (Schools & Offices Closed)
Events
Althea Gibson Academy Events
Benjamin Banneker Academy Events
Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts Events
Cicely L Tyson Community Elementary School of the Performing and Fine Arts Events
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
East Orange Campus High School Events
East Orange STEM Academy Events
Ecole Toussaint Louverture Events
Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence Events
Fresh Start Academy Events
Garfield Jackson Academy Events
Gordon Parks Academy Events
Johnnie Cochran Academy Events
John L. Costley Middle School Events
Langston Hughes School Events
Mildred Barry Garvin School Events
Patrick F. Healy Middle School Events
Sheila Y. Oliver Elementary School Events
Sojourner Truth Middle School Events
Wahlstom Academy Events
Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts Events
School Closed ~ NJEA Convention
Dionne Warwick Institute Events
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