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!
December Edison Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k5E9yJxeYZVIT5_aS2B-sPlpRSvuH14NwdT87fodG2Q/edit
Mark your calendars
Dec 18 – Jan 2 Winter Break – PLEASE NOTE: No school for students Jan 1 or 2.
January 4 CSC meeting at 4:30 PM – virtual at: meet.google.com/bci-eqah-dwo
January 4 PTA meeting at 6:00 PM – virtual at: meet.google.com/miv-jtok-pqj
January 5 School Tour @ 9:00 AM
Jan 11-Feb 12 School Choice window
January 15 No School – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 19 School Tour @ 9:00 AM
Read-a-thon
Edison’s 10th annual Read-A-Thon will be starting December 15. Between the Scholastic Book Fair and the Read-A-Thon, we raised about $10,000 for books and literacy supplies last year! This year, our goal is to raise at least $10,000 for more books and electronic literacy resources.
Dates to remember:
* December 15 – Pajama Day and First day of the Eagle Read-a-Thon
* December 15 – January 2 – Read-A-Thon
Important Information:
* All Edison students will be using the ReadForMySchool website again to track minutes read and to help support the fundraising process.
* Students will NOT be using their DPS email and will need to sign up at home with a family email account.
* Please use this link to sign in: https://app.readformyschool.com/sign-up/join/code/29732
* If any family feels like they would rather use a paper tracking system, ask their teacher and they will take part in the Read A Thon that way.
* Check out the Read A Thon website for more information. https://sites.google.com/dpsk12.net/read-a-thon/home
* Email Mr. Carter if you have any questions. matthew_carter@dpsk12.net
2nd Semester Enrichment Classes
Registration for Edison Extra Enrichments after school for the spring will begin on Tuesday, January 2nd. 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
Share your feedback about Bagels & Books
Please take a minute to provide Edison with feedback on our Bagels & Books event. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuEUFEKCGk7XZ-rk2MSblv-7RXBknqd03xFGtBPtkbPvJYkA/viewform
Passions Day interest Form
Passion Day is an annual event where we invite family and community members to come present their passion to our students on Friday, March 22nd during the school day from approximately 9 am – 12pm. If you are interested in sharing your passion with our students, please complete this interest form!
*NEW* Share your thoughts about your child’s experience with the Colorado READ ACT
The Colorado READ (Reading to Ensure Academic Development) Act provides funding and a framework for improving literacy outcomes for kindergartners through third graders, particularly those with “Significant Reading Deficiencies” (SRDs) who are at risk to not read at grade level by third grade. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has been working with WestEd and its partners to conduct a legislatively mandated evaluation of the READ Act since March 2020. The survey should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete, and all responses will be kept confidential.
* We are only asking you to complete the survey if your child has ever been identified as having a significant reading deficiency (SRD) and/or has ever been given a READ plan.
* If you have multiple children in kindergarten through grade 3 who have been identified as having a significant reading deficiency, please complete a separate survey for each child.
* Thank you in advance for your participation in this parent survey. Please click on the link below to participate in the survey:
https://westedk12enterprise.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0cSdKMxV0cLFEkS
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
*NEW* Denver North Chess Tournament – Saturday, January 20, 2024. Registration opens at 8:30 am, Games – 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Open to all 2nd – 12th graders. $10 registration fee at the door. 4 Rounds/40 min max per round. Scholarships available, contact Joe DeRose for more information at joederose4000@comcast.net. To pre-register, contact: k.w.cowin@prodigy.net. Trophies, Prizes, Medallions and Snacks!
Holiday Art Camps with Sweet Ridge Studios: https://www.hisawyer.com/sweet-ridge-studios/schedules?schedule_id=camps
ELS Sports Basketball – 4th and 5th grade registration for ELS basketball at Edison opens – For more information & to register go to: https://elcsports.sportngin.com/
Out of Step Clay is a teaching studio focused on building a community based around creativity in clay. We offer after school kid’s classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (ages 5-11), and teen classes on Thursdays. We are located at 7045 W 38th Ave in Wheat Ridge. For upcoming class offerings please visit our webpage at www.outofstepclay.com
Highlands Micro School is now enrolling students for their after school program for the Spring semester. They run every weekday from 3-6 PM and offer pick up services from Edison. For more information go to: https://omella.com/ne6pw
Edgewater Parks and Recreation is offering low-cost 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/
Skinner MS Tours for 5th grade students and families– Skinner will have an information night for prospective families on 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.
CTD+ at Denver Montessori information session and tour for 5th grade families – CTD+ program at Denver Montessori is a new Middle School program in DPS located at 4250 Shoshone Street. They are holding an information session and tour on Tuesday, December 12th from 6:00-7:30 for prospective 5th grade families.
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.
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
