Announcements for week of January 7

Hello all in the Land of Eagles,

This is Sally Whitelock and Benita Cervantes with the weekly announcements for the week of January 7.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Read-a-thon
The 4th annual Edison Read-A-Thon has kicked off with students setting personal reading goals during Library time.

Extended: Parents and Guardians, please submit sponsor information at this link: https://goo.gl/forms/sXCghFWNDG7JNrR62

through 12/20 and the Read-A-Thon committee will contact sponsors via email.

Donation payments can be made at ANY time at this link: https://edisonpt.ejoinme.org/readathon

FAQs at https://edison.dpsk12.org/read-a-thon/

Questions or to donate prizes, contact edisonreadathon@gmail.com

Parent Education Seminar
Please join us on Thursday, January 10 at 6:00 PM to participate in an engaging conversation about privilege, diversity and equity. Bill De La Cruz, a DPS expert on equity and inclusive cultures, will present. The work of eliminating opportunity gaps belongs to everyone in DPS. It is important for all of us to focus on how ourn actions further our shared value of equity. Bill De La Cruz supports educators and the community at large with resources and supports to ensure inclusive environments, which help to narrow achievement gaps.

4th Grade Field Trip
on Thursday, January 10 to History Colorado during the school day.

CSC Meeting
on Thursday, January 10 at 4:30 PM in the conference room downstairs.

Volunteer Training
If you would like to volunteer at Edison and would like to learn more about volunteering expectations and opportunities, please join us at our next Parent Volunteer training on January 11 at 8:00 AM in the auditorium. We will provide parents with information on how to complete volunteer applications, how to sign up for volunteering opportunities, and best practices for volunteers related to confidentiality, working with students, and communication with teachers.

School Tour
on Friday, January 11 at 9:30 AM for prospective parents.