November Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Ggb50GQ6a5F-xD0MOL82o1_rUMRkkT4fxB1glfCwlY/edit?usp=sharing
Mark your calendars
November 16 Thanksgiving Lunch in the cafeteria
November 17 School Tour @ 9:00 AM for prospective new families
November 18 Science Fair during the school day
November 18 Spirit Friday – Favorite book character dress up day
November 18 First semester Awards ceremonies during the school day
November 18 Kindergarten exhibition in classrooms “Monarch Butterfly mock gardens”
November 21-25 No school – Happy Thanksgiving
Nov 30 – Dec 1 5th grade overnight field trip at Ballarat outdoor ed
December 1 Kindergarten Performance “Winter Traditions” – 2:00 in Edison’s auditorium
December 2 School Tour @ 9:00 AM for prospective new families
December 2 Hawkquest assembly during the school day for Edison students
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)
School lunch menus can be found at: www.schoolcafe.com/dps.
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.verifiedvolunteers.com/en/Candidates/Account/Register
Thanksgiving Lunch
Please join us on Wednesday, November 16 for our annual Thanksgiving lunch served by our fantastic lunchroom staff. (Sign up in advance, by October 28. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for non-students). The lunch schedule will be the following on Nov 16:
* ECE – Recess at 11:00, Lunch at 11:30
* Kindergarten – Lunch at 11:00, Recess at 11:30
* 1st grade – Recess at 11:00, Lunch at 11:30
* 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
Science Fair
Students who signed up to participate in the science fair should be working on their traditional Scientific Method project or a STEM (engineering) project. Please be aware of the following dates:
* November 14: Completed Science/STEM Fair packet is due. The packet may be submitted electronically or as a hard copy. Please submit to classroom teachers.
* November 17: Bring your project to the auditorium between 3:30 – 4:45 pm in order to set up. Your space will be at the tables designated by grade level. Look for your name placard and project packet. This will be your set up spot! The Science Fair will be open to the Edison community from 4:45 – 5:30 pm.
* November 18: Students will present their projects to judges in the morning. Projects go home by 4:00 pm (students in after school enrichment can pick up their projects right after school.)
Science Fair packets can be found at:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HES8J_RpY03SbEKGAtT2-5vM8-ynZyYgIT-Dof9TMFA/edit?usp=sharing
Volunteers- We are in need of two more judges and people to help set up/tear down.
(https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49ada722a6f4c52-edison)
Healthy Start Times
With DPS adjusting school start and end times next year, many are wondering what Edison’s schedule will be. For the 2023-24 school year, Edison’s start and end times will remain the same as this year – Start time: 8:30, End time: 3:25.
Community Information
The Ski Passport Program – The Colorado Ski Country Ski Passport program provides 3rd – 6th grade students the ability to access member ski areas and experience all that Colorado’s resorts have to offer at an unbeatable price. https://www.coloradoski.com/passport
5th grade families – Learn more about Lake Middle School and what it means to be a Lake Knight! Check out our prospective family night- November 16th at 5pm at Lake.
Holiday decoration drive for Louisville Fire victims – The Girl Scout troops at Edison and Skinner are organizing a drive for NEW holiday decorations for last year’s fire victims. Over 1000 families lost their homes and we’d like to help them replenish their holiday supplies. We will be taking donations AFTER SCHOOL by the playground the weeks before and after Thanksgiving break, Nov 14-18 AND Nov 28-Dec 2. There will also be a box by the office for donations. Please consider donating NEW ornaments, lights, candles, etc. Thank you so much for your support!
Denver Public Schools Foundation – Please find discounted tickets to Denver Center for the Performing Arts holiday shows (Camp Christmas and a Christmas Carol) at https://dpsfoundation.org/special-offers-dcpa/ You can find additional special offers at: https://dpsfoundation.org/offers/
Now Hiring
Edison is in need of a half-time special education teacher. If you or someone you know is interested, please have them email sally_whitelock@dpsk12.org and apply on the DPS job board.
Support Edison’s PTA
The PTA is in need of an EdFest 2023 committee chair – If you are interested, please email ptaedisondenver@gmail.com
Get involved:
* Join the PTA link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FACA929A7FE3-join
* Class Parents link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FACA929A7FE3-class3
* School Directory link: https://forms.gle/WPDaMhMFBJz7V1p77 password: Eagles Soar
Edison spirit wear is available for Purchase – If you are interested in purchasing an Edison hoodie to support our PTA and look great around town! https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/?fbclid=IwAR1BN13I2c3suuePMZvlR052HQmgTKy8TDGoCzpMlP3o1UtcshxNb5Yx0iQ#/lockers/edison-elementary-denver
King Soopers Rewards – Register Edison PTA as your Community Rewards partner for King Soopers! How do I enroll?
1) Go to www.kingsoopers.com
2) Sign-in to you digital account (or create one if needed);
3) Select ‘Community Rewards’ from the side menu;
4) Enter “Edison Elementary PTA” into the ‘Find an Organization’ search box;
5) Find ‘Edison Elementary PTA’ with address 3350 Quitman St, Denver, CO 80212 and select ‘Enroll’
Direct Ask fundraiser – You can contribute directly to Edison’s PTA fundraising efforts through any of these convenient methods:
* Venmo ID: @EdisonElementaryPTA
* Online at the Edison PTA website: https://www.edisonptadenver.org/donate
* Snail Mail or Drop Off: Edison Elementary Attn: PTA Fundraising 3350 Quitman Street Denver, CO 80212
