Edison Monthly Newsletter - May 2026 Sally Whitelock, Principal Samantha Armijo, Assistant Principal A final message from the Principal A heartfelt thank you! With only four weeks remaining in this school year, I find myself reflecting on an extraordinary journey. Can you believe how quickly time passes? Each year seems to fly by faster than the previous one—and as I look forward to retirement, I'm amazed that I have had the profound privilege of leading Edison Elementary School for 16 years. I want to express my deepest gratitude to all of the incredible parents and community members who have supported our school this year and throughout my tenure. The partnership between parents, teachers, and staff is truly the heartbeat of what makes Edison such a fantastic place to learn and grow. To those who:
Thank you. Your commitment, generosity, and unwavering support have been instrumental in making Edison the exceptional school it is today. As I embark on this new chapter, I carry with me countless memories of watching students grow, celebrating achievements, and working alongside dedicated educators and families who truly care. The legacy of Edison belongs to all of us—and I have no doubt it will continue to thrive under new leadership with Benita Cervantes and Samantha Armijo at its helm. With gratitude and warm wishes for a wonderful finish to the school year, Sally Whitelock, Principal |
Mark Your Calendars May 1 No school for students - Professional Learning day for teachers May 4-8 Teacher Appreciation Week May 6 Skate City Night for Edison students and families May 7 PTA meeting at 5:00 May 8 Scholastic Book Fair in the auditorium 7:45-3:30 May 8 Field Day for grades K-5
May 11-15 Last week of after-school Enrichment May 12 3rd grade field trip to Skate City May 14 Meet the new principal, Benita Cervantes,
May 15 ECE Field Day in the afternoon May 15 5th grade performance at 2:40 May 18 - 21 Cereal Box Collection Drive (bring in an unopened box of cereal) May 18-22 Enrichment makeup week May 22 Spirit Friday - Dress Like Your Teacher May 22 Edison talent show May 22 Kindergarten end of year picnic on Edison’s field at 1:30 May 22 3rd trimester awards ceremonies in the classrooms May 25 No school May 26 1st grade field trip - Children’s Museum May 26 5th Grade end of year picnic at Sloans Lake from 9:30 - 1:30 May 27 Kindergarten Enrichment day at Denver Museum of Science May 27 1st grade end of year picnic at Highland Park from 10:00-1:30 May 27 2nd gr end of year picnic at Pferdesteller Park (33rd and Wolff St) from 10:30-1:30 May 27 3rd gr end of year picnic at 41st and Tennyson Park from 9:30-1:30 May 27 4th grade end of year picnic at Highland Park from 10:30-1:30 May 28 ECE continuation at 9:30 at Edison May 28 Kindergarten continuation at 1:30 at Edison May 28 5th grade continuation at 6:00 at Skinner MS May 29 Last day of school, dismissal for all at 12:00 (Students will have lunch at school) School lunch menus can be found at: https://www.schoolcafe.com/dps
DPS 2026-27 School year calendar can be found at: https://www.dpsk12.org/page/calendar
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Edison Monthly Newsletter - May 2026
May 8, 2026