Today was our second in-person Assembly but the first one for TK/K’s. A reminder that the last Monday of the Month is Walk Your Child to Class (WYC2C) day and in-person assembly. And Every Monday is Edison “Red” Spirit Day. Please have your child either wear Red or Edison gear (any color Edison clothes) on Mondays.
Here are the notes from the assembly:
Keeping it R.E.A.L (Respect, Empathy, Awareness, and a Learner) Students of the Week!
Congratulations to our Raffle award winners:
Andres R, James F, Aubrey V, Clark R, Nicole L, Sylvia F, Emma R, Devin N, Aiza M, Isaac P.
Congratulations to the Students of the Week Recipients from this Month. A photo was taken at the end of the assembly.
Recognize a Teacher or Staff for a Weekly Keep it Real Congratulations to the Teacher/Staff of the Week: MS BLUE!
Brittney goes above and beyond her duties for the students at Edison Daily - She has created a noon league where she coaches students in basketball as she is a high school level coach as well. Ms. Blue demonstrates empathy for students and often is able to console or talk to students in a way that they can hear and understand.
Consider nominating other staff members to recognize Edison Staff. Nominate staff member for Keeping it REAL at Edison by completing this nomination form: https://forms.gle/eCreMcMdeUtrfyvh6 or QR code
Lunch Menu HERE
Please remember to only pick up a cafeteria lunch if you raised your hand to get lunch in the cafeteria. If you have unopened food, please return it to the “go-back” section, and do not throw it away as students and staff are welcome to take any extra food from the “go-back” section.
PBIS: EMPATHY How to be a good Friend
Show Empathy by treating others the way you want to be treated and ask yourself, is this hurtful or helpful? Remember the 30 seconds or less rule: YOUR WORDS MATTER.
THINK: T: Is this True? H: is this helpful?, I: is this inspiring?, N: is this information necessary? K: is this kind?
Let’s spread empathy and kindness at Edison.
PBIS Student Store Shopping Days are Nov 4-8th during library time so please keep your Keep it REAL slips to redeem at the student store. We do need more families to volunteer for the student store during your child’s library time. Parents- SIGN UP HERE.
IMPORTANT DATES
10/28: Read-a-thon Kick off, In Person Assembly, Red Ribbon Week
10/29 South Bay Lakers Basketball and Cheer Clinic 3 PM and Healthy Ever After
10/31 Halloween Parade
11/11 Veteran’s Day - No School
WATCH D.O.G.S - (Dads of Great Students)
Thank you to the Fathers and Father Figures that attended our Watch DOGS event. The next step is for Dads to get volunteered cleared and contact the office one week prior to set up a full day to volunteer.
SKECHERS PIER TO PIER WALK Sunday
Thank you to all the families who joined Principal Okazaki at the Skechers Walk. It was so much fun and great exercise of 3 miles!
Students to receive a Golden Ticket(s) equivalent to 5 Keep it REAL slips for each registered family member today.
We raffled out the 26 Laker game tickets for the November 19 game Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah (NBA CUP).
The winner of the pet costume contest was Marina and Kevin Harder’s dog in a pig costume. Runner ups were Kyrin and Kyler’s dog and Daniel Hart’s dog.
Edison Read a Thon Has Begun: GOAL $25,000
Did you know that…
6 additional minutes of reading per day can significantly improve kids’ reading performance. (Renaissance)
Children who read at least 20 minutes a day are exposed to almost 2 million words per year. (Every Child Reads)
Reading statistics show 83% of children who are read aloud to, love it or like it a lot. (Scholastic)
Edison PTA is hosting our one and only major fundraiser, to support student activities and promote the love for reading. Please get pledges for minutes read or flat donations from October 28th -November 15th
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Go to https://tinyurl.com/EdisonRead-a-Thon2024
Step 2: Search your name to find your individual fundraising link. Share your link with your family and friends to collect donations and per minute pledges!
Step 3: Track the minutes you read from October 28th to November 15th. Turn in the tracking form by November 19th, or submit it online at: https://tinyurl.com/EdisonRead-a-thonTracking2024
Step 4: Earn prizes for collecting donations and reading!
If our School Fundraising Goal of $25,000 is reached, then Mrs. Okazaki and Mr. Choi will dress in inflatable costumes and perform the Macarena for our school along with other teachers and volunteers. If we have 100% participation that means everyone must have at least one donation, Kona Ice Truck will come to our school.
EDISON LIBRARY SCHEDULE: We need volunteers
The library opened October 7 and we still need at least 1-2 more volunteers for Matis, Matsumoto, Branley and Willis’ classes. If you are interested, please email Carissa Baumhart at: baumhart.carissa@edisonelementarypta.org. Also please return a signed Library Permission slip so your child can check out a book.
SouthBay Lakers Basketball and Dance Clinic 10/29 2:55-4 PM
First 100 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students may participate with the Laker coaches and the cheerleaders. Send students to the cafeteria. Please return your permission slip or you will not be able to participate.
Mrs. Bradley’s 2nd graders, who are the greeters, please wear Laker gear or Purple or Yellow on Tuesday.
Red Ribbon Spirit Week Oct 28 - Nov 1
Monday: Wear Red, White and Blue
Tuesday: Dress from the past, 60s, 70s, 80s or 90’s.
Wednesday: Wear your favorite Sports Jersey
Thursday: Wear your Halloween Costume
Friday: Wear Pajamas
Important Information about Halloween (see flyer) Halloween Flyer
Wear costumes over clothing for parade beginning at 9:00. Parents are welcome but please sign in. Do not bring anything to school that resembles a weapon. Masks worn only during parade. If you are not participating, please let your child’s teacher know so we can provide an alternate activity. Parents please consider Healthy treats or non-edible items only should you want to pass out a treat to the class.
Edison Spiritwear on Sale Now: Order before November 4th
tinyurl.com/EdisonSpiritwear2024
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.Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Caretakers all are welcome to join! We are off to a great start with 51% membership as of today! Your $10 membership dues & donations fund the library, Adventures in Art,Family Nights and many, many more programs.
Questions? Contact Jenny Ta, Edison PTA Membership Chair, at: ta.jenny@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/2024VolunteerForm Most immediate needs are for library volunteers, Room Parents, Drop-off Valet, & Adventures in Art Docents & Assistants
Question? Email PTA's Volunteer Coordinator: Suehaylie Felipe at felipe.suehaylie@edisonelementarypta.org
Edison Yearbooks
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
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 due to 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 up to 15 days maximum, 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.
Go to: https://www.ralphs.com and login or set up an account.
On the top right corner, go to “My Account”.
Type either our school name or our NPO # KP828 to search.
Click on the circle next to Edison PTA, then click "Enroll".
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