The Orange Public Schools
Parent University
Gerald Fitzhugh II, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
The Orange Public Schools seeks to educate and empower families as advocates and lifelong learners committed to improving the overall health and well-being of children and our community. Our free workshops and reduced-price offer parents a range of experiences across various topics. Courses will be accessible to parents via this online registration system. We invite parents, families, and the Orange Community interested in attending courses/workshops to apply here. All applications will be reviewed upon submission with quick feedback on acceptance status.
Health & Wellness Academy II
March 2024 - May 2024
The Health & Wellness series offers sessions and courses designed to improve well-being through proper diet, exercise, stress management, meditation/mindfulness, drumming, and illness prevention. This year we are looking to fully engage our Orange Community with informative and exciting new learning opportunities. We encourage everyone to participate; we will have special gifts and incentives for our participants.
So register now for the Health & Wellness Series, with additional academy/course offerings in Adult Learning, and Visual and Performing Arts Academy.
Parent University Spring Session:
Movement & Nutrition will Strengthen your Mind & Body
House Music dance fitness
Provider: House of Fitness International
Course Number: HW032024
Course Title: House Music Fitness Workout
Course Description: Dance fitness with kickboxing and strength movements.
Course requirements: (find out if supplies are needed)
Audience/format: Adults only, In-person
Class Frequency: Weekly: Eleven, 60-minute sessions
Class Day & Time: Monday: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/24, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/24
Time(s): 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Duration: 60-minutes
Location: OHS: Auxiliary Gym
Instructor: Rueben Edwards
Contact Email: slacon@bmiworks.org
Contact Phone: 973-896-0053
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Nutrition Education
Provider: Candace Carter
Course Number: HW042024
Course Title: Nutrition Enrichment
Course Description: Cooking Matters at the Store (1 lesson) - is a grocery store tour programs that empowers participants with 4 key food shopping skills.
Audience/format: Adults only, In-person
Class Frequency: Weekly: Three, 60-minute sessions
Class Day & Time: Thursday: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/24
Topics:
Reading Food Labels
Comparing Unit Prices
Finding Whole Grain Foods
Just Say Yes to Fruit
Time(s): 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Duration: 60-minutes
Location: Rosa Parks Community School: Library
Instructor: Candace Carter
Contact Email: ccarter@cfbnj.org
Contact Phone: 908-451-7080
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)