This is Sally Whitelock and Megan Bohanan with the weekly announcements for the Edison Eagles. Please check your email every Friday for updates from Edison!
November Edison Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bvmE7NhKkEsG8uJXxmUMo7qc2VUM3u8WBxm61-o51AY/edit
Mark your calendars
November 16 Thanksgiving lunch in Edison’s lunchroom
November 17 Science Fair
November 17 1st Trimester awards in Edison classrooms during the school day
November 17 Spirit Friday: STEAM Inspired dress up day (celebrated science, technology,engineering, arts, math)
November 20-24 No school – Thanksgiving break
December 1 School Tour at 9:00
December 1 Kindergarten performance at 2:00 in Edison’s auditorium
Thanksgiving Lunch
Our fantastic cafeteria staff will serve a yummy Thanksgiving lunch to students and families on November 16. Please sign up in advance, no later than November 3, by sending cash or a check written to “Edison Lunchroom” to the Edison office ($7 for adults and $5 for non-students). The form went home in Thursday folders. The lunch schedule will be the following on Nov 16:
– ECE – Recess at 11:00, Lunch at 11:25
– Kindergarten – Lunch at 11:00, Recess at 11:30
– 1st grade – Recess at 11:10, Lunch at 11:40
– 2nd grade – Recess at 12:00, Lunch at 12:25
– 3rd grade – Lunch at 12:00, Recess at 12:25
– 4th grade – Recess at 12:45, Lunch at 1:05
– 5th grade – Lunch at 12:45, Recess at 1:05
Are you interested in donating some Thanksgiving decorations or helping set up for Thanksgiving lunch? Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FACA929A7FE3-45859982-thanksgiving#/
Science Fair
Do you love science? If so, we encourage you to participate in Edison’s science fair which is scheduled for Friday, November 17 (sign up by 10/29). The Science Fair is open to all ECE-5th grade students. Students can participate by doing a traditional Scientific Method project or a STEM (engineering) project.. Science Fair packets can be found below.
– Please see the science fair packet here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HES8J_RpY03SbEKGAtT2-5vM8-ynZyYgIT-Dof9TMFA/edit
– We are looking for volunteers to assist with the science fair – if you are willing and available, please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADA722A6F4C52-45191218-edison
DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Family Survey
The DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Family Survey opens next week on Wednesday, Nov. 1 and will close Wednesday, Nov. 15. Families who complete the survey between Nov. 1-15 will be entered to win one of 10 $20 King Soopers gift cards! Responses to the survey inform decisions on how we can better serve our DPS community, so we want to hear from all our families. Thank you in advance for for your feedback.
Edison Feedback Survey
We would love your feedback..please share your thoughts regarding Fall Festival and more at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjqgCAl5qHySz6o53V9rJnNxG1D_xYr1ssjQGeqzShgzhBnw/viewform
2nd Semester Afterschool Enrichment
As you prepare for the 2nd semester, please be aware of the following information regarding afterschool enrichment at Edison…
– Edison Extra Enrichment information and Procedures at: https://edison.dpsk12.org/enrichment.
– A list of Edison Extra Enrichment classes being offered can be viewed at: https://www.homeroom.com/sites/edison-elementary-school-denver This list is still being updated as providers register with us, all classes will be posted by January 1, so please check back if there is an enrichment you are looking for but don’t yet see. Families will be able to sign up for Enrichment classes beginning at 4:00 PM on January 2, 2024.
Important Dates:
* Spring Enrichment Enrollment – Tuesday, January 2 to Monday, January 15
* Spring Enrichment Classes Begin – Tuesday, January 16
* Last Day of Spring Enrichment classes – Friday, May 10
* Make up week for Spring Enrichment classes – Monday, May 13 to Friday, May 17
CMAS Opt Out
3rd-5th grade caregivers, if you are planning to opt your student out of CMAS, Parent Portal Opt Outs are available now, through February. Please reach out to Megan Bohanan with any questions (mendriz@dpsk12.net)
Community Information
Red Robyn Guitar & Ukulele – Register for a 5 week introduction session at: https://redrobynguitar.wordpress.com/5-week-introduction-to-guitar-or-ukulele/
Edgewater Parks and Recreation is offering low-cost fall break youth programs. Click on Toddler Programs and/or Youth Sports & Programs. Under those sections you will choose Kid Play Time and register your child. http://playedgewater.com/
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month began Nov.1st. The following link provides ways to celebrate throughout Denver: Native American Experiences in Denver
Sweet Ridge Studios – Check out these art classes during days that students do not have school – https://www.hisawyer.com/sweet-ridge-studios/schedules?schedule_id=camps&widget_tags=noschool
Edgewater winter basketball league – http://playedgewater.com/ Click on youth sports and under the youth basketball league choose the appropriate age group to register your child.
Skinner MS Tours for 5th grade students and families– Skinner will have information nights for prospective families on Thurs., Nov. 9th 6:30-8:00 and Thurs., Jan. 25th 6:30-8:00. Skinner offers daytime school tours for prospective students and their parents or guardians. Tours are available from October – February most Wednesday and Friday afternoons at 2:00 pm. Sign up for a tour at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIsBA2Ta47oZgwD9alnHc61sWxFK6aWeQdZnxUHB7RzbqleQ/viewform.
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
DPS Substance Use Prevention Program Announces Fall Webinars: The DPS Substance Use Prevention (SUP) Program will continue to host a monthly webinar on the first Wednesday of every month at noon. Learn more about the webinars listed above and register here. Upcoming webinars to save the date for: Oct. 4: Youth Substance Use Prevention and Intervention; Nov. 1 at noon: Digital Wellness for Youth and Families
Support Edison:
Some families are in a position to support their child’s learning at home, others can support through volunteering time, and some through financial donation. To give a sense of scope, if each Edison family were to donate $500 per student per year, Edison could fund all of our fundraising initiatives.
Edison’s next fundraising event:
Read-A-Thon: This occurs during winter break and raises money for books in the Edison library, class libraries, and for subscriptions used in support of reading teaching efforts, while encouraging students to keep reading during a break from school. This is another great event for donation by grandparents, neighbors, or other supportive adults in your child’s life.
Additional ways to give money to Edison’s PTA:
Direct Ask Campaign: You may always make a one-time or set up a regular donation through PayPal, Venmo, Square, or a check. Check to see if your employer provides matching of qualified contributions made; Edison’s PTA is a qualified 501c3 organization! Monies raised through the Direct Ask Campaign are the easiest and most direct ways to support student learning for all learners.
– Online at the Edison PTA website: https://www.edisonptadenver.org/donate
– Snail Mail or Drop Off: Edison Elementary, Attn: PTA Fundraising, 3350 Quitman St, Denver, CO 80212
King Soopers Rewards: Register Edison PTA as your Community Rewards partner for King Soopers! How do I enroll?
– Go to www.kingsoopers.com
– Sign-in to your digital account (or create one if needed)
– Select ‘Community Rewards’ from the side menu
– Enter ‘Edison Elementary PTA’ into the ‘Find an Organization’ search box
– Find ‘Edison Elementary PTA’ with address 3350 Quitman St, Denver, CO 80212 and select ‘Enroll’
Amazon Smile: You can get the benefits of Amazon Prime AND be a fundraiser at the same time! Amazon Smile provides a .05% benefit on qualifying purchases made via our link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7150820
Donors Choose: Check out the many Donors Choose projects that teachers have posted on Donorschoose.org and donate. You can find all current projects through the link on Edison’s home page at https://edison.dpsk12.org/
Mabel’s Labels: Custom waterproof labels for water bottles, clothes, ANYTHING! Edison received 20% back on ALL purchases. Use the link below and type in Edison Elementary, Denver and the labels ship directly to you! https://mabelslabels.com/en_US/fundraising/support/
We appreciate your continued support!
School Information:
The Edison school day is 8:30-3:25 (Supervision on playground from 8:25-8:30)
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.schoolcafe.com/menus
Click on Monthly at the top, then Select School (Edison), Meal Type (Breakfast or Lunch) and then “Traditional Breakfast” or “Traditional Lunch”
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
