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 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 1: CDE student count day – Please make sure your student attends school today.
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: Spirit Friday – STEAM Inspired day (celebrate science, technology,engineering, arts, math): Students are encouraged to dress up and show their celebration for science.
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
October 8 & 9: Caregiver-Teacher conferences – 3:45-7:45 – watch for sign-ups from teachers
October 8 & 9: Scholastic book fair in auditorium from 3:45-7:45 PM
October 10, 11, 14: No school for students
October 1 – Count Day
October Count is the official student membership count for all Colorado public school districts mandated by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). In order for a student to be eligible for October Count funding, he/she must attend school
Upholsterer needed
Edison is hoping to find a person who knows how to upholster a bench. The bench in our cafeteria is falling apart and needs new fabric. If you are able to donate your time to do this for us, please reach out to Sally_Whitelock@dpsk12.net.
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
Edison’s 9th Annual Eagle Run
To all our Volunteers, Students, Teachers, and Staff THANK YOU, for a wonderful Eagle Run. We have raised $65,000, $25,000 left to go. Please continue to collect Eagle Run pledges through October 15th, including venmo, online, cash, and check donations.
Donate directly at the link: Make a Donation
Venmo: @EdisonElementaryPTA
*Please note Eagle Run in the Field
$90,000 ($180/child) will help us raise enough money to hire four Paraprofessional Staff to help support our teachers across all grades.
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
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
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)
