Hello all in the Land of the Eagles,
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!
June Edison Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FfDpjTlHgU-fuEoNxsvn5aIwoA4gV7aTMEC2q-HG_1o/edit?usp=sharing
Mark your calendars
May 30 Talent Show - Performances at 9:30 and at 1:30
June 2 ECE Continuation at Edison at 9:30
June 2 Kindergarten Continuation at Edison at 1:30
June 2 5th grade Continuation at Skinner at 6:00 PM
June 3 Last day of school. School ends at 12:00 (lunch will be provided)
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 - Nov 3, Jan 6, March 2.
* Edison bell times for the 2025-26 school year: Start time: 8:25, End time: 3:25
End of year report cards
We will not be sending home paper copies of report cards at the end of the school year. Please go to Parent Portal to view your child’s report card.
Continuations
Edison will celebrate the continuation of our ECE students, kindergarten students and 5th grade students the last week of school. These are fun and important milestones for our children. Please join us in celebrating our students’ successes as they continue forward in their educational careers.
ECE continuation is scheduled for June 2 at 9:30 AM outside in Edison’s amphitheater;
Kindergarten continuation is scheduled for June 2 at 1:30 PM outside in Edison’s amphitheater;
5th grade continuation will be at Skinner MS (3435 W 40th Ave) on June 2 at 6:00 PM.
Order School Supplies for 2025-26 now!
Did you know that you can order school supplies from the PTA now and be all prepared for the 2025-26 school year? If you order through PTA online:
* the teacher gets the exact supplies they want,
* the teachers have time to organize the supplies before the students arrive,
* there are fewer issues in the classroom since the students will have all the same supplies,
* and you don't have to do ANYTHING past clicking a few buttons!
The supplies will be shipped directly to Edison the week before school starts and volunteers will deliver your students' supply pack directly to their teacher. Edison makes a small donation per pack, which is not a lot, but it helps contribute to the PTA Fund. And yes, the supply list has been double-checked!
This is for the grade your student will be in NEXT year!
Primary Sale CLOSES: May 20th. Late Sale CLOSES: June 16th
To order supplies:
* https://sites.google.com/view/edison-elementary-pta/school-supplies
* Edisons Code: EDI023 (three letters three numbers)
Discovery Link registration for 2025-26 is now open
Registration for the 2025-26 Discovery Link opened April 29 at: https://dps.arux.app/
Three program types for 25–26:
* Fee-Based Programs (AM/PM care, camp days)
* Access Plus – sliding scale tuition based on each school’s Free/Reduced Lunch %
* Grant-Funded Sites – free for families
Have these documents ready (especially for ECE students):
* Immunization records
* Health appraisal (ECE required)
* CCCAP authorization (if applicable)
* Any info about allergies, medications, IEP/504 needs
Need help? Call our Family Support Team at 720-423-1781 or email discovery_link@dpsk12.org, Monday–Friday from 8:30–4:30.
2025-26 Registration
Online Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will take place in July/August (Date TBD). Early Bird registration will be open from families from May 5th to May 23rd. You must have a Parent Portal account to register online.
* If you need to open a Parent Portal account so you can do online registration, as well as have access to other important information about your student, go to myportal.dpsk12.org and click on 'Create an Account'. You will need your student’s DPS ID# to start your account. You can call Edison's office at 720-424-7780 or email Michelle Miller in the office at michelle_miller@dpsk12.org, or Barbara Schrant at maria_schrant@dpsk12.org, to get your student’s ID#.
* If you forgot your Parent Portal password click on the forgot password link.
* If you have any other trouble logging in (you must log in at least once every six months to keep your account active), you can ask for help by emailing portalteam@dpsk12.org or calling the portal hotline at 720.423.3163. Only caregivers in the primary household can do registration.
If you do not have computer access you will need to come to Edison to complete your student’s annual registration. We’ll have registration at Edison on August 6 from 9:00-3:00. If your address has changed please bring a new proof of address (current Xcel or water bill or lease or mortgage statement)or upload the proof with your online registration, and if your child has had additional immunizations please bring an updated record or upload with online registration. Otherwise all you’ll need are names and phone numbers for anyone you want to be on your child’s emergency/pick up list.
Planning for the 2025-26 school year
As you begin to plan for the 2025-26 school year, we hope that you will prioritize school attendance. We know that students who have good attendance are much more likely to develop a positive self-concept about school and good work habits, as well as being more likely to be at/above grade level academically. Please support your students and the staff at Edison by planning your vacations when we do not have school. Please be aware of the following dates for the 2025-26 school year:
August 13: Back-to-School Open House 3:30-5:30 PM
August 18: First day of school for 1st-5th graders and meet-the-teacher for kindergarten
August 19: First day of school for ECE and kindergarten students
September 1: No school, Labor Day Holiday
September 22: No school for students
October 13: No school for students
October 31: No school for students
November 3: No school for Edison students
November 24-28: No school for Thanksgiving break
December 22-January 6: No school for Winter break (Please note, Edison students do not have school on January 6)
January 19: No school, MLK Holiday
February 16: No school, Presidents’ Day Holiday
February 27: No school for students
March 2: No school for Edison students
March 30-April 3: No school for Spring break
May 1: No school for students
May 25: No school, Memorial Day Holiday
May 29: Last day of school, school ends at 12:00
*** From the PTA ***
* 100 Year Celebration - Next fall, our school will be celebrating a HUGE milestone – 100 years of Edison! We want to make this anniversary extra 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
Community Information
*** For students ***
North Denver Tigers Basketball Academy Summer Camp – Check out this summer basketball camp available to 3rd-6th grade.
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
* Skate City Summer Cards are available again this summer! Get one for everyone in your family for $5 each, and then skate all summer for just $1 per session. (Skate rental is extra.) Get yours here: https://us.partywirks.com/storefront_express/main/vendor/skate_city_colorado/520/inquiries/3926
* Avalanche Soccer Club Summer Camp: Half day instructional soccer camp June 9-12 at Applewood Park in Golden. Visit avalanchesoccer.org for more information
* City of Edgewater - Check out Fall Sports Camps - go to www.PlayEdgewater.com
*** For caregivers ***
* 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/
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
DPS 2025-26 school calendar: https://www.dpsk12.org/page/calendars
Edison website: http://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 Armijo, Assistant Principal
Office support: Michelle Miller and Barbara Schrant
Office phone: 720-424-7780 (Office hours: 8:00-4:00)
