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
February 11 Edison Skate City Night – 6:00-8:00 PM ($7 admission, $5 skate rental)
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 13 No after school enrichment classes today
February 14 No School – PD day for teachers
February 17 No School – Presidents Day
February 18-21 Last week of enrichment classes for this session
February 20 1st grade Field Trip – Nature & Science Museum
February 21 4th grade Field Trip – History Colorado
February 21 Mammoth Lacrosse Game fundraiser day for Edison
Feb 24-March 7 Registration for Spring Edison Enrichment – https://www.homeroom.com/sites/edison-elementary-school-denver/enrichment
February 28 No School for Edison students
*DPS 2025-26 School year calendar can be found at: https://www.dpsk12.org/page/calendars
– Please note that the first day of school for ECE & Kindergarten will be August 19.
– Edison will have 3 additional non-contact days (TBD).
February Conferences
Please join us for Student-led Conferences on February 13 between 3:45-7:45 PM. Teachers will be contacting caregivers of students who need support academically, socially or with work habits to set up individual conferences with teachers. If caregivers wish to have an individual conference, please contact your child’s teacher to set it up. Students who do not need individual conferences will lead student-led conferences with their caregivers to share what they are learning in school and their personal goals. Please watch for communication from teachers regarding how this will occur virtually.
– 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)
ECE Family Interest Survey
We are reaching out to families with ECE-aged (Early Childhood Education) children to gather feedback regarding the potential addition of a tuition ECE offering to the Discovery Link program at Edison, for the 2025-2026 school year. If you have a child who will turn 4 years old before October 1st, 2025, and are interested in before- and after-school programming, we kindly ask that you complete the survey below. Please submit your responses by February 28th, 2025. https://forms.gle/rCysHUDW16LbN9GR9
Morning Drop Off Reminders
We wanted to kindly remind our community that students should not be dropped off in the Edison Staff parking lot. We have received reports of students being dropped off in that lot as well as unsafe speeds going in and out of the lot. Please ensure that you are utilizing the hug and go lanes to drop your students off.
Please share your feedback with Edison
We’d love your feedback! Please answer questions on this survey based on events held at Edison Elementary during the fall semester. https://forms.gle/MffMWVuATHbmft7G6
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’re looking for passionate individuals to fill key positions. If you have a buddy and want to team up, we welcome that too—except for Co-Treasurer, as you’ll already have a partner in that role!
– Co-Treasurer – Team up with the Treasurer to learn the ins and outs of school finances while helping keep everything running smoothly!
– Fundraising Chair – Work with local businesses to bring Edison Discounts and exciting opportunities for the community to support our school.
– Membership Chair – Be the PTA’s biggest cheerleader! Help grow our membership, send out exciting announcements, and keep everyone pumped up and involved.
– Community Service Chair (New Position!) – Lead the charge in creating meaningful opportunities for students and families to give back to our community. It’s your chance to make a real difference!
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. 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.
Please email ptaedisondenver@gmail.com with any questions, nominations, or interest.
* EdFEST
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.
**Volunteers Opportunities**
* Field Day is coming up on Friday, May 16th, and we need your help to make it a success! Sigun up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FACA929A7FE3-54027400-field#/
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
* Next fall, our school will be celebrating a HUGE milestone – 100 years of Edison! We want to make this anniversary 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: Dreaming of summer? Exciting STEAM challenges like parachutes, puppet theaters, and go-karts await! https://galileo-camps.com/ February 10: Scholarship applications open; February 28: Last chance for Early Bird discounts—$50 off per week, plus an extra $50 with code EDISON50CO
– City of Edgewater – Check out Fall Sports Camps – go to www.PlayEdgewater.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.
**For caregivers**
– The Denver Health mobile clinic will be available at the NW Community Hub for 2 dates in February! Dates and times: Monday, February 3rd 1:00- 4:00 pm; Monday, February 23rd 8:30- 11:30 am . The clinic is FREE for anyone between the ages of 2-19 that lives in Denver! Sign up now to reserve your spot at: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ2QJC33f1I_7Sc1_l924bSWGgvl2Tp4p4_jn7rWhZvgP8eaJpButK32K_sDQplKfb0d96__1mOF
– 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 – Family resources – For more information go to: https://face.dpsk12.org/page/community-hubs/
– 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
