Upcoming Week: 9/17: Edison fundraising day at Sweet Cow 9/19: Edison’s 100 year celebration open house (4:00-6:00) Important upcoming dates 9/22: No school for students - Professional Development day for teachers 9/23: Lifetouch picture day for students during the school day - Dress to Impress! 9/26: Eagle Run during the school day 10/2: CSC meeting at 4:00 10/2: PTA meeting at 5:00 10/3: School tour at Edison for prospective new families at 9:00 in the auditorium 10/3: Science assembly for Edison students in the auditorium during the school day 10/8 & 10/9: Parent-Teacher conferences after school - 3:45-7:45 PM in classrooms 10/8 & 10/9: Scholastic Book Fair Edison calendar edison.dpsk12.org/o/edison/events Edison Newsletters Find monthly newsletters and weekly announcements at edison.dpsk12.org/o/edison/news
New Community Information: Eagle Run is Friday, September 26th! We’re raising funds for our amazing paraprofessionals with a goal of $85,000. Set-up your student runner’s donation page using the sign-up form below and share their link with friends and family to help them reach their individual fundraising goal and support our school! https://fundraise.givesmart.com/join/eagle/Soar?vid=1krnwd From North HS - Everyone loves a parade! Come out and watch the North High Homecoming Parade - Wednesday, Sept 17, 4:00 pm! Highland Park at 32nd and Federal is the best viewing location. Bring the family and celebrate our community!
Reminders: Edison Elementary Celebrates 100 Years in Historic Building — Edison Elementary School is proud to announce its 100-year anniversary celebration, to take place on Friday, Sept. 19 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the school campus. This exciting milestone marks more than a century of learning, community, and tradition in the heart of Northwest Denver. Open to all current and future students, alumni, staff, families, and community members, the event will be held in an open house format, offering something for everyone, whether you’re walking down memory lane or discovering the school’s rich history for the first time.
Event Highlights Include: Self-Guided Historical Scavenger Hunt: Explore the building and uncover stories from Edison’s past. Physical Artifacts Exhibit in the Gymnasium: View items that span the school’s 100-year history. Historical Slideshow Presentation in the Auditorium: Enjoy a curated visual journey through the decades. Local Food Trucks: Savor some of Denver’s favorite eats right on school grounds. Legacy Garden Preview: Learn about Edison’s vision for the future and how you can contribute to the planned legacy garden.
Fall Picture Day is Tuesday, September 23. We’re hoping to get two volunteers in the morning and two in the afternoon to help keep the students moving and be prepared for their photos. Sign up here if you’re interested. Eagle Run - Let’s spread our wings and make the Eagle Run soar! We need parent volunteers to help the event fly smoothly—sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FACA929A7FE3-23eagle#/ Mark your calendars for Friday, September 26! Edison’s annual run-athon builds teamwork, promotes health, and raises funds for our school. This year’s goal is $85,000 to fund paraprofessionals (teacher assistants) for the 2026–2027 school year, ensuring small-group learning in every class. Caregivers, come cheer on your runners and stay tuned for donation details! Run Times: 5th grade — 8:40 4th grade — 9:30 ECE — 10:20 3rd grade — 11:00 1st grade — 1:20 Kindergarten — 2:05 2nd grade — 2:50
The DPS GT department has updated the Universal Screening process for Gifted and Talented identification. Previously, it was given to kindergarten and 2nd grade students. Since families may have been anticipating this testing, we are offering an opt-in testing window for K and 2nd to be included in universal screenings this year. The window for families to opt-in is September 12-22. Here is a link for you to opt in your Kinder or 2nd grade student for cognitive testing. If you have any questions please email our GT teacher, Valerie Lovato - vlovato@dpsk12.net. Important Caregiver Sign-up Links and Surveys: BESS Survey for parents/caregivers: The BESS survey is a social-emotional screening tool which, accompanied by other data, is used to drive decisions for students’ behavioral, social emotional and mental health needs and supports. Please complete the parent BESS survey for your student prior to October 31 at: https://review360connect.com/Prod/DenverPublicSchools/Parent/EnterStudentNumber Edison Spirit Rock - Want to add a personal touch and make someone’s week unforgettable? Reserve one of our Spirit Rocks today! Choose your desired month(s) and view available weeks for painting. We have two Spirit Rocks available for rental, one on the 1st-5th grade playground and one on the kindergarten/ECE playground. You get to paint your own personal message (simply paint over the previous week’s design!) Spirit Rocks are available for rental Monday-Friday and painting will occur on the weekends.
Community Opportunities & Information: Discovery Link has a new invoicing and drop in policy. Please see the details here The NW Community Hub at Trevista is excited to announce that they are partnering with the Denver Public Library to offer FREE workshops for parents of children ages 0-3. Check out this flyer for more information.
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