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!
October Edison Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dkkEGvU6h38YFnVjiripWm3c5AR1JYEMCSdBATG3qrM/edit?usp=sharing
Mark your calendars
September 24: Lifetouch picture day at Edison
September 27: No school for students – Professional Development day for teachers
October 2: Panera Fundraiser Night – 4:00-8:00 PM (3534 W. 48th Ave) Tell them you are from Edison!
October 3: CSC Meeting at 4:30 PM in Edison’s conference room (basement) – Agenda here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jyQOenJSF-vw5_ss1IW0V-DIAc4DTjOlBiJNWDLdw7E/edit
October 3: PTA Meeting at 5:00 at Lot 46 in Edgewater, 5302 W 25th Ave and virtual at: https://calendar.app.google/ytHwWbVFSo5vqod87
October 4: School Tour for prospective new families in Edison’s auditorium at 9:00
October 4: Science Assembly for Edison students in afternoon in Edison’s auditorium
Edison’s 9th Annual Eagle Run
Please join us TODAY at Edison’s annual Eagle Run! Come cheer on your students and celebrate their hard work. Running times:
– ECE 10:20-11:00
– Kindergarten 2:05-2:45
– First grade 1:25-2:05
– Second grade 2:45-3:25
– Third grade 11:05-11:45
– Fourth grade 9:30-10:10
– Fifth grade 8:50-9:30
Every contribution, big or small, helps us get closer to our goal of $90,000 and supports our students in a meaningful way. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us make this year’s Eagle Run a success!
How You Can Help:
Create a Personalized Fundraising Page: Set up a page for your student, and share it with family and friends, who can donate and help them reach their goal ($180 per student). It’s a fantastic way to track progress and inspire others to contribute. Create Your Students Page Here (https://fundraise.givesmart.com/join/eagle/Soar?vid=17d3md)
Donate Today: Ready to make a difference? Click the link below to contribute directly to our cause and support our students. Make a Donation (https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/Soar)
Open position at Edison
Edison is currently looking for a caring, patient individual interested in working with children with special needs. We are hoping to hire a special education paraprofessional to work 7 hours/day in our autism classroom as soon as possible. If you (or someone you know) are interested, please email – Sally_Whitelock@dpsk12.net.
Join Us for the First PTA Meeting of the Year!
Edison PTA is hosting our first in-person meeting at Lot 46 in Edgewater! Come meet the board at 5 p.m., with the meeting kicking off at 5:30 p.m. Bring the kids—we’ll have chaperones to keep them entertained. Plus, dinner’s on us! RSVP invite coming soon. Hope to see you there!
Please complete the BESS Parent Survey
You are invited and encouraged to complete a short form to provide valuable input on your student’s mental health and social emotional well being. A form can be completed in less than 5 minutes! The BESS is an emotional screener used to systematically and quickly determine behavioral and emotional strengths and weaknesses in children and adolescents from preschool through high school. Please assist us by completing this screening for your child.
* Parent Hyderlink: https://review360connect.com/Prod/DenverPublicSchools/Parent
Mark your calendars – Lifetouch picture day – September 24
If you’d like to volunteer to help with pictures day & get a coupon from Lifetouch, sign up to help at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CA4A922A3FE3-51119151-fall
Community Information
For students:
* City of Edgewater – Roller Skating & Blading in the Park, 7 week session – 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
* Volo Kids Foundation is a non-profit organization that sets up free youth sports programs in major cities including Denver. The Volo Kids Foundation will be running 6-week-long sports programs for kids from 5 to 13 years old starting in September. All skill levels are welcome and we’ll be running flag football, soccer, and basketball. Runs: 9/28-11/2 (11:00am-1:00pm) Highlands Programs:
– 2024 Fall Saturday Soccer at Cianco Park : Volo Kids Denver (leagueapps.com)
– 2024 Fall Saturday Flag Football at Cianco Park : Volo Kids Denver (leagueapps.com)
For caregivers:
* Highlands Pediatric Dentistry – As a sponsor of Edison Elementary, and located just down the street, we are here for all your kiddo’s dental needs! We are currently accepting new patients and accept most insurances including Delta, Guardian, Medicaid and CHP+ to name a few. Click below or call above to schedule today! https://www.highlandspediatricdentistry.com/
* 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
