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!
March Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P2wB5591n4jXdpMtED7WbP9qOqqPxvKNHICPrC6iA3M/edit?usp=sharing
Mark your calendars
March 16 Lifetouch picture day
If an ECE, Kindergarten or 5th grade student missed ‘continuation’ pictures, they are invited to come to school at 8:15 for make-ups
March 17 ECE performance at 10:25 AM – “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”
March 17 1st grade performance at 1:25 PM “Then and Now”
March 22-24 Vision and hearing screening at
March 23 5th grade field trip to Ameritown
March 23 Multicultural Festival at 3:45 PM and Family Dance at 5:00 PM
March 24 Passions Day during the school day for students
May 27-31 No School – Spring Break
April 3 No School for students – Professional Development day for teachers
May 13 Save the Date for Edfest – 6-10:00 PM – watch for more information
Mark Your Calendars – Multicultural Festival and Family Dance
Please join us on March 23 at 3:45-5:00 PM for Edison’s Multicultural Festival. During this fun, community celebration…
* We invite family members to bring a food item that is important to their family, a family tradition or their culture to share with others in the lunchroom potluck style.
* Family members and students will browse through our student culture museum which will be displayed throughout the hallways and classrooms of the school.
* Family members and students will be encouraged to stroll through “The World of Ogygia,” an amazing, glowing student art show in the auditorium.
* Family members and students will have the opportunity to dance in the gym in celebration of our multicultural society.
Our annual family dance will begin at 5:00 in Edison’s gym. Please join us!
Important Information from Edison’s Nurse
Denver Public Schools provides free vision and hearing screenings for all students in identified grades (Early Childhood Education, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th). The screenings are NOT an assessment or an evaluation and do NOT replace professional exams. Mass screening is considered best practice to identify students who may be at risk for health concerns affecting the student’s ability to learn, and who may need extra support to reach academic benchmarks.
* Your student will receive screenings in the following areas: Vision and Hearing. Resources are available for DPS enrolled students.
* The health screening components of vision and hearing will be completed at your child’s school on: March 22-24, 2023
* Please contact your school nurse for any questions or concerns about the health screenings.
* Parents/guardians of students who were absent or who did not have optimal hearing or vision screening results will be notified in writing regarding the results.
* You must notify your school nurse directly should you wish to REFUSE/OPT OUT of any of the free screenings for your student.
* Thank you for your assistance as we work together to educate and support your student!
* Edison’s School Nurse – Jill Gardiner 720-424-7785 jill_gardiner@dpsk12.net
Caregiver Intent & Input form
Please complete the Caregiver Intent & Input form for the 2023-24 school year for every Edison student by March 24 at: https://forms.gle/Rv5aXWWjEYh6Wg6A7
CSC Nominations
The Collaborative School Committee (CSC) is a great opportunity for caregivers to further participate in the education of our children by supporting decision making at the school. The CSC is a collaborative committee of school leadership, teachers, caregivers and classified staff who meet monthly to strategically design the school’s Unified Improvement Plan, analyze school data, provide guidance on and approve the school budget and staffing allocations, and advise the school leadership on school design decisions. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month from 4:30-5:30 at Edison and are open to all community members.
* We have one opening for CSC caregiver representatives for the 2023-24 school year. If you are interested in serving on the CSC, please complete a nomination form no later than April 3 at: https://forms.gle/jsyhttegeDQyAkqbA
Support Edison’s PTA
The PTA is in need of a PTA board members for next year, including the PTA president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and fundraising chair. EVERY board position are open for nomination.
* If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else please go to: https://forms.gle/m82X5GYg5Js973SW6
* If you have questions about the roles, please email edisonptasecretary@gmail.com or join a Q & A on Monday, March 13 at 6:00 PM at https://meet.google.com/goc-fqrw-xmo
* PTA board positions are one year positions.
* All PTA board members must complete a DPS volunteer application and pass the background check.
* Current PTA board members are continuing as consultants for the 2023-24 school year.
Discovery Link After-School Store every Friday!
Beginning today, 03/03/23, Discovery Link will host an after-school store every Friday, March 3-April 21, selling Icees, popcorn, and cotton candy. Sales will support costs for their annual end-of-year field trip to Skate City! Sale will occur on Edison’s playground (just outside of the cafeteria doors). Popcorn – $2, Cotton Candy – $3, Shaved Ice – $3
DPS Summer Connections
Denver Public Schools (DPS) is beginning enrollment for Summer Connections for all eligible families currently in kindergarten to fourth grade. The new EAL program will offer free classes in core subjects to enrolled students, allowing them to get ahead of critical course material and get a head start on the upcoming school year.
* For more information, please go to: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ddc1l6rejD_7hdY6mLQ4kJ-Q2NxTlzehiRPV5skcC4o/edit .
* To enroll your student in the free summer program, go to https://myportal.dpsk12.org/.
2023-24 Discovery Link Registration
Registration opens at 6:00 am on 04/17/23 for all families on a first come, first served basis. Registration is annual; families must register every year. Please go to https://equity.dpsk12.org/extended-learning/discovery-link/ for more information.
Girl Scout Hygiene Drive
Please help Edison 5th graders of Girl Scout Troop 65622 help provide period products that local youth cannot afford, which makes them miss school.
* Please donate: tampons, pads, and period underwear.
We can accept open packages as long as items within are individually wrapped. You can drop off items in the black bin in Edison’s office from March 9th to March 23rd. You can also support the drive by buying items off our Amazon Wishlist here https://amzn.to/41OiHe9 or by contacting girlscouttroop65622@gmail.com – we can also arrange porch pickup for larger donations, and can accept monetary donations. We will be giving all donations to the Denver branch of I Support the Girls who will distribute them to local youth in need.
Mabel’s Labels – Optional & fun mini-fundraiser for Edison
Check out these durable and washable labels for water bottles, clothes, ANYTHING! If you would like to order these, Edison will receive 20% back on ALL purchases Here is this link – you just type in Edison Elementary, Denver and the labels ship directly to you!
https://mabelslabels.com/en_US/fundraising/support/
Community Information
SweetRidgeStudio Spring Break Art Camp – March 27-31, 9-12 or 1-4, for ages 6-12, $330/$66 day. Contact Information: SweetRidgeStudios@gmail.com or 785-608-6673
North Denver Little League – Registration is open for the 2023 season. Practices begin mid March. PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE: tshq.bluesombrero.com/NorthDenverLL
Discovery Link – Join us for Summer in the City! Summer Camp registration opens 1/23 @ 6:00 am. Enrichment Exploration Camp registration and block selection opens on 1/30 @ 6:00 am. For more information go to: https://equity.dpsk12.org/extended-learning/summer-programs/
Full STEAM’s 2023 summer camp registration is officially open! These week-long day camps are geared for students in grades K-5. Register at: www.fullsteameducation.com/programs
Highlands Micro School Weekly Summer Camp – Enrollment is open to kids K-5! Check out our wide variety of camp options, from Coding and Crafting to Lego Building to Art in Nature. Link to view all of our options and to sign up: https://highlandsmicroschool.com/2023-summer-camps/
Support Edison’s PTA
We need volunteers to support upcoming events – Edfest, Field Day, etc. Please email the PTA president for more information at: ptaedisondenver@gmail.com
Get involved: https://www.edisonptadenver.org/committeevolunteer-sign-ups
March Madness:
Edison’s PTA is hosting a March Madness bracket. Join the fun with a $5.00 donation to PTA Venmo: @EdisonElementaryPTA.
* The bracket opens Sunday, March 12 – Link to bracket
https://picks.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket/pools/kbxw63b2ha2tinbvgyyq====/join?pool-join-key=ske8ai5054142io3xdeb81j2hizw2s65&invited-by=ivxhi4tzhiytgmbsga4tqmjq&via-medium=copy&ttag=FF23_lk_cbssports_cbb_bpm_copySetupInvite&fbclid=IwAR3k8MkGtlHZcVD5z2iYHxO36xH9FYnFmhTxP8DH7iCMNtYwTsiUf8P3Rw0
Mark your calendars – Edfest 2023
Please join us on May 13 at Hops and Pie from 6:00-10:00 PM for our annual adults on EdFest auction and party! EdFest raises money for the PTA general fund which raised over $55,000 last year. The PTA general fund provides Edison with funds to pay for: money for teacher accounts, online subscriptions, enrichment day, field trip transporations, Edison t-shirts for new students, community events, after school tutoring, enrichment scholarships, teacher appreciation and much more!
* Volunteers needed!!! To sign up to volunteer, please go to: https://sites.google.com/view/edison-elementary-pta/committeevolunteer-sign-ups
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
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.sterlingvolunteers.com/en/Candidates/Account/Register
