This is Sally Whitelock and Samantha Aragon with the weekly announcements for the Edison Eagles. Please check your email every Friday for updates from Edison!
February Edison Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X6IvqGCSnkP9bDisd6f7GMl7g0lfiCG4Ajb2rVsB6t8/edit?tab=t.0
Mark your calendars
January 15- February 18 School Choice Window for grades K-12
January 15- February 3 School Choice Window for ECE – Must complete UPK & DPS application
February 6 PTA meeting at 6:00 PM – virtual at: meet.google.com/bxc-jnbq-zmu
February 7 School Tour for prospective new families at 9:00 in Edison’s auditorium
February 7 1st grade performance at 1:30 in Edison’s auditorium
February 11 Edison Skate City Night – 5:30-6:30 PM
February 13 Spread the Love spirit day – wear Pink or Red to school today
February 13 Conferences: 3:30 to 5:30 open house for student-led conferences; 6:00 to 7:30 scheduled 1 on 1 conferences (as needed or requested)
February 14 No School – PD day for teachers
February 17 No School – Presidents Day
February 21 Mark your calendars – Mammoth Lacrosse Game fundraiser day for Edison
February 14-28
February 28 No School for Edison students
School Choice
The school choice window for K-12th grade is January 15 to February 18 AND the school choice window for ECE is January 15-February 3. The choice application can be found here: https://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org/.
– As a reminder, current Edison students in grades kindergarten and above do not need to submit an application to stay at Edison.
– The following groups of students must submit a Choice application for the 2025-2026 school year:
* All incoming preschool and kindergarten students;
* All 5th graders;
* Any student currently attending any school other than Edison who would like to attend Edison next year;
* Any student at Edison who wants to go to a different school next year.
* All incoming ECE students need BOTH a DPS choice application and a UPK application.
Mammoth Lacrosse Tickets on Sale!
Don’t miss out—get your tickets for the Mammoth Lacrosse game on Friday, February 21st at 7:00 PM at Ball Arena! Tickets start at $40, and a portion of each ticket will benefit Edison Elementary. Get yours today and support Edison! To order tickets, visit:
https://mammoth.spinzo.com/colorado-mammoth-vs-las-vegas-desert-dogs-2025-02-21-JGBXS?group=edison-elementary-school-me55
CMAS opt-out (grades 3-5)
Families who want to opt their student out of CMAS testing can do so in the Parent Portal through February. Families can also request and return a completed opt out form, which the school then enters in IC through April.
Discovery Link Store
Please come support the Edison Discovery Link annual store! Money raised will pay for the Discovery Linkr end of the year field trip. Menu coming soon. The Discovery Link store opens on February 7th!
– When: Fridays, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
– Location: Outside of the lunchroom if weather permits if not we will be in the lunchroom.
– Ends: May 16th
– Payments: Cash and Venmo only
Passions Day – Volunteers Needed
Passions Day will be on Friday, March 21st during the school day. Passions Day is an annual event where we invite family and community members to come present their passion to our students. Our theme will be “Pursuing passions help us connect people with respect and compassion”. During the school day on March 21, community members will present a 30 minute presentation/activity. Students will rotate to different rooms throughout the day (as a class) and listen to various presenters. Examples in the past have been: meteorology, marching band, forensic science, yoga, beekeeper, tap dancing, etc.!
* If you, your relatives, or your friends are interested in presenting in person at Edison on 3/21/25, please sign up at: https://forms.gle/632aBt1iz6cgJtPU6
After you sign up, you will receive additional information from Mrs. Dougherty regarding details.
From Edison’s PTA
Join the PTA Board for the 2025-2026 School Year!
We’re actively recruiting for the PTA Board for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year! We are looking for passionate individuals to fill the following key positions:
– Co-Treasurer
– Fundraising Chair
– Membership Chair
– Community Service Chair (new position!)
* The core board members are committed to staying on next year, but we’re excited to welcome new faces to help us make an even bigger impact! If you’re interested in participating, we are now accepting nominations for any board positions. The board for next school year will be voted on in April, so don’t miss your chance to get involved and help shape the future of our school community.
* If you’d like more information or would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please reach out, ptaedisondenver@gmail.com We look forward to having you join us!
Save the Date for EdFEST!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Number 38. This year’s theme is the Kentucky Derby—you won’t want to miss it! Stay tuned for more details.
Please join the EdFest planning committee to get involved – February 11 6:00-8:00 PM at Number 38. Sign up here –
EdFEST tickets will be going on sale soon! The PTA is committed to ensuring that every family who wants to attend has the opportunity to do so. If your family is in need of a free or discounted ticket, please reach out to Ms. Whitelock or Ms. Aragon. We want to make sure that finances are never a barrier to participation, and we’re happy to assist however we can.
Field Day Volunteers
Field Day is coming up on Friday, May 16th, and we need your help to make it a success! We’re looking for volunteers to assist with various tasks, including:
– Setup
– Popsicle distribution
– Concessions – including someone to man the grill (yes, you’ll be the official “Grill Master” for the hotdogs!) and bring a grill
– Clean-up
If you’re able to help out, please sign up to volunteer. Your support makes all the difference in creating a fun and memorable day for the kids!
* Field Day Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FACA929A7FE3-54027400-field
100 Year Celebration
Next fall, our school will be celebrating a HUGE milestone – 100 years of Edison! We want to make this anniversary extra special, and we need your help to bring Edison’s history to life and throw an unforgettable celebration.
We’re looking for volunteers to help plan the festivities, share stories from the past, and help us throw a fantastic community event. If you’re passionate about Edison’s history and want to be part of the fun, we’d love to have you join the planning committee!
* Let’s make Edison’s 100th birthday a celebration to remember! Sign up below if you are interested
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FACA929A7FE3-54691414-edisons
Looking for Volunteers for the Eagle Run Committee!
We’re gearing up for next fall’s Eagle Run, our annual fundraiser that combines physical fitness with raising money for our school! We’re looking for volunteers to join the committee and help make this event a success. Whether you’re interested in planning, organizing, or helping on the day of the event, your involvement will make a big impact.
* If you’d like to be part of this fun and important event, please reach out and volunteer to join the Eagle Run Committee! Let’s make this year’s Eagle Run the best one yet!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FACA929A7FE3-54471232-eagle
Community Information
** For students**
* Discovery Link Summer Camp Programs: Discovery Link offers engaging summer camps for students ages 5–12* at locations across Denver. Registration Information: Registration for Summer Camp opens Jan. 22, 2025 on our new family registration and calendar platform or at https://elcs.dpsk12.org/o/equity/page/discovery-link-before-and-after-school-program
* Camp Galileo Wheat Ridge: Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo Wheat Ridge, full of engaging STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun. Grounded in the Galileo Innovation Approach, our hands-on activities and outdoor games cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence. Use code EDISON50CO and save $50 on your purchase!
* City of Edgewater – Check out Fall Sports Camps – go to www.PlayEdgewater.com
* Highlands Micro School Summer Camp – Registration is OPEN! We offer unique and engaging weekly camps for K-5 students run by Micro’s own professional staff. June 4 – August 8, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Many classes are already filling so sign up soon! Click the link to view our classes and to register: https://omella.com/62e61 Questions? Contact hannah@highlandsmicroschool.com
* Girls Rock Denver is now accepting applications for our 2025 Summer Rock Camp! Girls, trans and non-binary youth, age 8-17, are invited to apply. Campers learn instruments, form bands, and write and perform an original song, all in one week. No musical experience is required. Visit girlsrockdenver.org to learn more and to apply for camp.
* Join us for Kids Camp 2025 at Riverside Church, July 7-11—a week full of fun and lasting memories! Registration opens March 1st. Registration link: https://riversidedenver.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2696188
** For caregivers **
* DenCoKID is a non-profit advocacy group supporting students in Denver with dyslexia or suspected dyslexia. We are hosting a virtual community meeting on Thursday January 30th from 7:30pm-8:30pm featuring guest speaker Elizabeth Van Liere, MA CCC-SLP, and members of the Denver Public Schools’ special education assessment services team. They will be presenting about 504/IEP accommodations to support kids with dyslexia/reading difficulties and dysgraphia/writing difficulties, as well as assistive technology tools available in the district. The meeting is free for all. It will be held in English. Please RSVP at www.dencokid.com.
* DPS Family and Community Engagement (FACE) – Please find resources that may be helpful here: https://face.dpsk12.org/o/communityengagement/page/community-resources
* DPS Community Hubs – English and GED Classes are available through the NW Community Hub starting in September. Please sign up now for these no-cost classes offered online and in person. Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflo9U17llarj_nnsKC1Fp7ao9a-S84k833ZUGSiVpU2Y5Q_Q/viewform
* Way to Go Schoolpool Registration – Join Edison’s Schoolpool program to connect with other families to carpool, walk or bike to school together. Looking for help getting your student to and from school or want to find them a buddy to commute to school with? We are pleased to partner with Schoolpool, a free program to make it easier to get to school. Signing up is simple! 1. Go to https://mywaytogo.org/#/ and create an account and enter your address or intersection. 2. Add comments to indicate interest. 3. Find and contact interested families. Privacy and security: Edison and Schoolpool do not run background checks, confirm valid driver’s licenses, or assess insurance coverage on participants. Potential users are advised to screen participants to their personal satisfaction and check their own insurance coverage for carpooling to ensure that they are covered under these voluntary arrangements. Schoolpool does not provide drivers, vehicles, or insurance.
School Information:
The Edison school day is 8:30-3:30 (Breakfast – 8:00-8:25, No supervision on the playground before school)
Attendance Line: 720-424-7784 (Please call and leave a message w/ student name, teacher name, reason for absence) or log absence on Parent Portal through myportal.dpsk12.org
School lunch menus can be found at: https://www.dpsk12.org/o/foodservices/page/lunch-menus
Scroll down below the picture and choose your language under Elementary School
Discovery Link information: https://elcs.dpsk12.org/page/discovery-link-before-and-after-school-program
Edison website: https://edison.dpsk12.org/
Volunteer Application: If you wish to volunteer for Edison this school year, you must complete the volunteer application (Edison Code: e9x8to9). https://app.sterlingvolunteers.com/en/Candidates/Account/Register
