September 26, 2023

Good Morning Edison Eagles!  We had a wonderful turn out for our in person assembly. There is no recording of the live assembly. Please calendar the last Monday of the month for “Walk Your Child” day and attend our in-person assembly in the quad. 

Here are the notes from the assembly: 

Keeping it R.E.A.L Raffle Winners!

Congratulations to our Raffle award winners:
Yuhan L, Lily S, Cole H, Elizabeth M, Marylou G, Alex W, Mia S, Johnny H, Abedajo L, Angel L, Abraham D. 

Students of the Week (September)

Congratulations to the September Weekly Award students. We took a group photo for our bulletin board. 

Food For Thought - Farmers Market

Today we have the Food4Thought Farmers Market, where students will be able to select fresh produce and take them home. This begins at 12:45 in the volleyball courts by the lunch benches. 

Student Council

This week is Student Council Elections starting tomorrow thru Friday. Don’t forget to turn in your posters for review and  we will have them up tomorrow. Do not distribute any campaign stickers today!

Want a chance to win a FREE IPAD?

Any family that applies FREE AND REDUCED MEAL PROGRAM - whether you qualify or not enters into a drawing on 11/6 as the deadline to apply is 10/30.    Apply here →www.linqconnect.com

However, if you do qualify, for free & reduced meal program you are automatically eligible to receive a free Tablet - Click here to view the flyer.

Jr. Cheer Clinic - North High School

Sign up for participate in the NHS Jr. Cheer Clinics. Dates are:
9/27, 10/11, 10/16, 10/18 4:30 - 6pm; Perform at the football half time on Oct 20 7:00 pm Game.  $65 - Sign up with QR code. Click here to view the flyer.

Chessman and Friends

Starting the Friday, 9/29 from 3:15 - 4:15. Click here to view the flyer.

PBIS

One rule we have at our school is “Be Respectful”. Showing respect helps everyone feel welcome and safe. When we act respectfully, we listen carefully to each other, help each other, and try to understand how someone else feels. When we speak respectfully, we use friendly words and say please and thank you. We don’t call other people names. This week, think about how you can act and speak in respectful ways in the classroom, hallways, lunchroom, and out at recess. 

Student Emergency Kits - Past Due! 

Every student should have an emergency kit by now. Teachers, if you have a list of students who have not turned in their kits, the office can send out reminders. 

We still have about 15 emergency kits for which we haven’t received payment. These can now be purchased by anyone, on a first come, first serve basis. Turn in exact cash or check made out to Edison PTA to the office. Kits will be delivered directly to the teacher once payment is received. 
Questions: Email Christie Pisapia at: pisapia.christie@edisonelementarypta.org 

Reflections Art Contest! Submission Deadline is October 13th!

"I am Hopeful Because..."  Show your creativity through visual arts, photography, literature, music composition, video production, or dance choreography. Only online submissions will be accepted. You may enter in as many categories as you wish, but only 1 entry per category. Submit your entry online at: https://tinyurl.com/EdisonReflections2023. For category rules go to: https://capta.org/resource/participant-forms/

Edison's Jog-a-Thon is October 13th! Collect your donations from 9/26 - 10/20! 

Tie up your laces and run, skip, or dance your way through our track filled with fun! Collect your donations online at: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/edisonjogathon2023. If the school meets its $20,000 goal, then Mrs. Okazaki and Mr. Steve will become Mario and Luigi at our Fall Festival! The top fundraisers from each class will also get to pie Mr. Steve and other members of the PTA Executive Board.

Join Edison PTA Today!

Join online at: https://tinyurl.com/YesEdisonPTA
Our goal is 100% membership - to have at least 1 person from each family join. We are off to a great start with 71% membership as of today! Your $10 membership dues & donations fund the library, Adventures in Art, and many, many more programs.
Questions? Contact Steve Choi, PTA President, at: choi.steve@edisonelementarypta.org

Edison Needs Volunteers!

Edison PTA is a 100% volunteer-run organization. We need volunteers to be able to offer all of our programs and events! Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form from the PTA packet, or fill it out online at:  https://tinyurl.com/2023VolunteerInterest
Most immediate needs are for library volunteers, Room Parent, Adventures in Art Docents & Assistants, & a Reflections Chairperson is needed ASAP!
Questions? Email  our Volunteer Coordinator, Jenny Choi, at: choi.jenny@edisonelementarypta.org

Edison Library - We need Volunteers & turn in your Permission Slips!

  • Please return the signed Library Permission Slip for your child so they can check out a book when the library opens in October.
  • We are in need of at least 1-2 parent volunteers in each of the following classes so that we can open the library to students in October: Hopf, Hinze, Branley, Suzuki, Richardson, and Hinman. 
  • You can view this year's library schedule on our website at: https://www.tusd.org/schools/edison/our-school/library

If you would like to volunteer in the library during your child’s class or any others, please email Carissa Baumhart at: library@edisonelementarypta.org

10% Off Yearbook purchase through October 31st!

To Purchase & Customize Your Yearbook, go to www.treering.com/validate, and enter Edison's passcode: 101566244081951
10% off Price is $24.55 (Sales Tax Not included, Regular price is $27.27)
Questions? Email: yearbook.edison182@gmail.com

IF YOUR CHILD IS COVID POSITIVE

Please complete the following self-reporting if your child is Covid Positive. If your child was requested to test because they are a close contact, please also complete the self-reporting form
Any student who tests positive should notify us using the provided reporting link.

ATTENDANCE - KEEP YOUR CHILDREN AT HOME IF THEY ARE SICK    

In an abundance of caution, please keep your child at home if they are ill. Be sure to contact our school health assistant, Ms. Lajoy Atkins if you think your child has any Covid Symptoms, needs to quarantine/isolate because a family member is Covid positive, or just for any advice about your child’s illness. You can reach our health tech at atkins.lajoy@tusd.org, or call 310-533-4513 x 2883.

If your child is absent for any other reason, please email EdisonAttendance@tusd.org, email the teacher or call the office and dial extension #2.

If your child will be absent three or more days, please contact your child’s teacher and the office for an independent contract to get a work packet and receive attendance credit.

Please Support Edison with Your Shopping Choices!

You can easily support Edison elementary by signing up for Ralphs' Community Contribution program and designate Edison PTA to receive a percentage of your purchases. Register your Ralphs Rewards card. 

  1. Go to: https://www.ralphs.com and login or set up an account.
  2. On the top right corner, go to “My Account”.
  3. Type either our school name or our NPO # KP828 to search.
  4. Click on the circle next to Edison PTA, then click "Enroll".

You can also Support Edison by purchasing products with the Box Tops icon. Go to https://BTFE.COM to download the app and learn more about the program. Be sure to designate Edison PTA to receive earnings from Box Tops products. 

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