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!
August/September Edison Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1heT_gzJg54lHjLMHe2XfFZ3EUU1ok_2wbffZXQlRKQo/edit
Mark your calendars
September 13: Movie on the lawn at sunset
September 17: 2nd grade field trip – Den Botanic Gardens
September 20: Eagle Run during the school day
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!
Let’s Pump Up for Eagle Run! Movie on the lawn at Edison!
Friday, September 13th Movie begins at Sunset.
Grab your blankets and snacks and settle in on the Edison field for a fun screening of Turbo! The movie kicks off around dusk, so be sure to use the restroom before you arrive—there won’t be any facilities available.
Don’t forget, you can also grab snacks from the PTA, with all proceeds going towards the Eagle Run. See you there!
Edison’s 9th Annual Eagle Run – September 20th
The Eagle Run is almost here—mark your calendars for September 20th! We’re aiming high this year with a goal of $90,000 from school donations and $10,000 from corporate sponsors. So far, we’ve raised $11,882.52 (school community) + $11,917.06 (corporate sponsors)! Let’s keep the momentum going! Every contribution, big or small, helps us get closer to our goal 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)
Don’t Forget to Cheer! Be sure to join us on the big day to cheer on your students and celebrate their hard work. Your presence makes a world of difference!
– 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
Bonus: Come hungry—El Camino will be there with tacos, and proceeds go directly to the Eagle Run! Let’s make this the best one yet!
Classroom Guardians (Lead Classroom Volunteers)
Classroom guardians wanted! Are you looking for a way to support Edison with your time? Be the lead caregiver for a classroom. This role will support the Fall Festival, EdFest, holidays, etc. Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FACA929A7FE3-50875499-classroom#/
* We’re hoping each class will have one lead caregiver but they’ll need help! Want to support but not lead? Sign-up here to support your classroom: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FACA929A7FE3-50875831-classroom#/
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:
* 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)
* North Cheer Camp – The Denver North Viking Cheer Team is so excited to bring back the Junior Viking Cheerleaders Camp after school September 24-26th! This camp allows K-8th grade students to join Denver North High School’s homecoming festivities throughout Homecoming Week alongside the Viking Cheer Team! Early Bird Registration is $65 (increases to $80 on 9/1) and includes a cheer clinic, participation in the annual homecoming parade, a performance at the homecoming football game, and more! Register here: https://forms.gle/jjMgBb8xoULz7FSc9
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.
Edison Fundraising Information
The staff at Edison value and appreciate the amazing support we receive from the Edison community! As you plan how you can support our school, we hope this information is helpful.
Some families are in a position to support their child’s learning at home, others can support through volunteering time, and some through financial donation. To give a sense of scope, if each Edison family were to donate $500 per student per year, Edison could fund all of our fundraising initiatives.
Edison’s PTA hosts four fundraising events events during the school year:
* Eagle Run: A fun event that occurs in the Fall where each grade runs laps around the Edison field with music, posters, and class camaraderie! Money raised during the Eagle Run funds salaries for essential, dependable paraprofessional support in Edison’s classrooms. In September, your child will receive a donation tracker; this is a great event for donation by grandparents, neighbors, or other supportive adults in your child’s life.
* Fall Fest: The monies raised from this fun, community event, through ticket sales, support teachers with supplies and celebrations in their classrooms throughout the year.
Read-A-Thon: This occurs during winter break and raises money for books in the Edison library, class libraries, and for subscriptions used in support of reading teaching efforts, while encouraging students to keep reading during a break from school. This is another great event for donation by grandparents, neighbors, or other supportive adults in your child’s life.
* Edfest: Edison’s yearly adult-only fundraiser, auction, and party raises money for the PTA General Fund to pay for online educational subscriptions, enrichment day, field trip transportation, Edison t-shirts for new students, community events, after school tutoring, enrichment scholarships and much more!
Additional ways to give money to Edison’s PTA and teachers:
* Direct Ask Campaign: You may always make a one-time or set up a regular donation through PayPal, Venmo, Square, or a check. Check to see if your employer provides matching of qualified contributions made; Edison’s PTA is a qualified 501c3 organization! Monies raised through the Direct Ask Campaign are the easiest and most direct ways to support student learning for all learners.
– Online at the Edison PTA website: https://www.edisonptadenver.org/donate
– Snail Mail or Drop Off: Edison Elementary, Attn: PTA Fundraising, 3350 Quitman St, Denver, CO 80212
* King Soopers Rewards: Register Edison PTA as your Community Rewards partner for King Soopers! How do I enroll?
– Go to www.kingsoopers.com
– Sign-in to your digital account (or create one if needed)
– Select ‘Community Rewards’ from the side menu
– Enter ‘Edison Elementary PTA’ into the ‘Find an Organization’ search box
– – Find ‘Edison Elementary PTA’ with address 3350 Quitman St, Denver, CO 80212 and select ‘Enroll’
* Donors Choose: Check out the many Donors Choose projects that teachers have posted on Donorschoose.org and donate. You can find all current projects through the link on Edison’s home page at https://edison.dpsk12.org/
* Mabel’s Labels: Custom waterproof labels for water bottles, clothes, ANYTHING! Edison received 20% back on ALL purchases. Use the link below and type in Edison Elementary, Denver and the labels ship directly to you! https://mabelslabels.com/en_US/fundraising/support/
We appreciate your continued support!
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)
