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!
November Edison Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j83cdP6HQcoV3VunGmwkNGtolRjDko-kE40uQpzrseA/edit?usp=sharing
Mark your calendars
November 25-29 No school – Happy Thanksgiving
December 2 Winter session of Edison Enrichment classes begins
December 4 ECE field trip to DCPA
December 6 School tour for prospective new families at 9:00
December 6 Science Fair at Edison
December 11 Chipotle fundraiser day for Edison (4-6:00) Order online for pick up using code: NQMKXJT or show the flyer/mention Edison in person. 25% of sales donated to Edison PTA
December 12 Math night at Edison sponsored by Mathnasium – 6:00-7:30 PM
December 13 Bagels & Books at Edison at 8:15 AM
February 21 Mark your calendars – Mammoth Lacrosse Game fundraiser day for Edison
Open position at Edison
ELCSports – Basketball Coaches Wanted! – Dates: February 3 through April 12 – Questions? email elcsports@dpsk12.net or call 720-527-2232 supervisor: TJ Keeter
Winter Enrichment at Edison
It is almost time for Winter Enrichment Season to begin at Edison! Here are some important dates and information for you to know.
* Registration For Winter Session: 11/11 starting at 4:00 pm to 11/22/2024 at midnight on homeroom.com
* Classes Run: 12/2 to 2/21/2025
* Make Up week: 2/24 to 2/28/2025
* Class offerings can be seen here on homeroom.com. Please check back regularly to see if any additional classes have been added before registration opens on November 11.
Remember to review the Family Enrichment Handbook for all rules, policies, and no class dates (add them to your calendar!!)
Science Fair
Do you love science? If so, we encourage you to participate in Edison’s science fair which is scheduled for Friday, December 6. 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. If your child would like to enter, please complete the Project Intent form, available digitally through the link below. Science Fair packets can be found below.
* Science Fair Website: https://sites.google.com/dpsk12.net/edisonsciencefair24/home
* Please complete the science fair intent form here: https://forms.gle/FFwwCMqz8vEVHpFx5
PTA Fundraising Information
Holiday Card Fundraiser with MINTED!
We know Halloween just ended, but now it’s time to think about the holidays! Make your holiday card and gift purchases count this year by shopping at Minted. Use Edison’s unique code at checkout to enjoy a 20% discount, and Minted will donate 15% of your purchase back to Edison at the end of the year. Feel free to share this code with family and friends so they can join in on the fun and support our school too!
Edison’s unique promotional code, FUNDRAISEEDISONCO
A note from Edison’s 5th Grade Girl Scouts
Dear Edison parents and students,
Nonprofit Denver animal shelters need supplies to be able to care for animals, your donations can help! The Fifth grade Girl Scout troop is running a pet supplies drive from December 2 – December 13 – you can drop supplies off in the office. Items you can donate:
– Canned cat and dog food
– Chicken or turkey baby food
– Puppy pads
– Working baby gates and Exercise pens
– Cat Toys and Dog Toys
– Can Easy Cheese
– Paper Towels and Dish Soap and Trash Bags and Disinfecting wipes
– Ziploc sandwich bags
– Towels and Blankets
– Lint rollers
– AA and AAA batteries
– Paper lunch bags and Cardboard egg carton and Paper towel tubes
– If you would like more info about needed supplies go to: https://www.ddfl.org/donate-supplies/ . We will have a drop box in front of the office.
Edison Directory
Edison’s PTA will be putting together an Edison Directory. If you would like to include your child/family in the directory, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/p5VKGjWYsHCRQkhB8
Community Information
* For students:
– Top Notch Tutoring offers academic tutoring at the student’s home or local library with highly qualified tutors and flexible hours to fit your schedule. Please visit www.topnotchtutoring.com for more information.
– City of Edgewater – Check out Fall Sports Camps – go to www.PlayEdgewater.com
Denver Parks and Rec (Scheitler Rec Center) – Check out Fall soccer camps at: https://challengersports.com/camp-search/?categories%5B0%5D=39&utm_source=RD%20PDF&utm_medium=Button&utm_campaign=Fall%202023
* For caregivers:
– 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
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
Sally Whitelock, Principal
Samantha Aragon, Assistant Principal
Office support: Michelle Miller and Barbara Schrant
Office phone: 720-424-7780 (Office hours: 8:00-4:00)
