January 13, 2025

Good Morning Edison Eagles! Edison Flag Assembly 


Keeping it R.E.A.L (Respect, Empathy, Awareness, and a Learner) Students of the Week! 
Congratulations to our Raffle award winners:
Robin V, Tyson T, Hadley L, Rocio A, Rameen S, Jayson B, Ashley R, Clara G, Isla S, and Aleili N.   

Congratulations to the Students of the Week Recipients for this Month.. 
Evan B, Magdalena C, Wes C, Issa M, Ema Y, Rayanne G, Lucas W, Lylah A, Vincent G, Jacob M, Naomi G, Nathan T, Alexa G, Lilliani H, Carolyn L, Sofia P, Cody H, and Jayden R.


Recognize a Teacher or Staff for a Weekly Keep it Real 
Please nominate staff members for Keeping it REAL at Edison by completing this nomination form: https://forms.gle/eCreMcMdeUtrfyvh6   or 
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Nominations for Honorary Service Award
Annual PTA award - someone who has devoted time to our school and community beyond the call of duty please nominate a deserving candidate.  Due Feb 3rd https://tinyurl.com/EdisonHSANomination24-25


Edison STEAM Fair:  1st Place $50 Amazon Gift Card - Two First Place Winners at each grade level TK - 5th 1.png 
Projects due Wed 2/19 or earlier if your teacher is requesting you to bring it earlier to do your oral presentation. 

The STEAM Family night is Thursday, February 20, 2025. Come find out who won the STEAM FAIR and do some fun Science Activities! 
Parent Steam Fair Meeting was Hosted 12/11. 
More info on the STEAM Fair Rules and Details go to: bit.ly/tusdsteamfair 
Click here to watch the Recording of the meeting and the parent information slides. 


STEAM FAIR TIMELINE
January - Turn in your Project STEAM APPROVAL FORM and receive your Free Science Board!
January - There will be some support sessions for families to come work on your STEAM Fair. Dates to be announced.
February 19, 2025 - Last day to turn in your project, but you do need to do an oral presentation so ask your teacher what date that will be. 
February 20, 2025 - STEAM FAIR FAMILY night event 6 - 7 PM


TALENT SHOW SIGN UP NOW Fri Jan 24  
Auditions 1/10 and 1/13 during lunch in Music room.  Dress Rehearsal 1/23 and Performance on the 24th at the North High PAC.  Please Sign up by January 8th. https://bit.ly/3P3LIgR  IF WE DON’T HAVE ENOUGH STUDENTS, WE MAY NEED TO CANCEL.  Siblings and families are ok


Calvary Life Church is helping with Fire Disaster Relief: Collection Dates 1/13 - 1/30 
Items needed include toiletries, toothpaste, brushes, toilet paper, soap and toys for kids. 


WATCH D.O.G.S - (Dads of Great Students)
Here’s the link to apply for volunteer clearance https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/Mjg5Njplbi1VUw==
Once you are cleared, call the office a week in advance to schedule a day to be our Watch Dog for the day!


Lunch Menu HERE go to Page 2 for January Menu
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.


IMPORTANT DATES
1/14             Vision and Hearing Screening
1/17            Achievement Report Cards
1/20            MLK Day - No School
1/21 - 1/30        Parent Teacher Conferences - Minimum Day Schedule
1/21            Kids Heart Challenge Kick Off
1/23            Rehearsal
1/24            Talent Show @ North High School PAC
1/27            Walk your Student to School Assembly


Join Edison PTA Today! We are at 74%
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 60% 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  Pizza party for 100% participation!
 

SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR 2025-26 PTA BOARD 2/1
Nominate yourself or another candidate go to:  https://tinyurl.com/EdisonPTAStrawBallot25-26 


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 


Label all jackets, waterbottles and lunch boxes 
We are donating all unclaimed items by 1/27th Please check the lost and found for missing items.


Edison Yearbooks! $30 Now!  
To Purchase & Customize Your Yearbook, go to www.treering.com/validate, and enter Edison's passcode: 101566244081951
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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