April 14, 2025

Good Morning Edison Eagles!

Here are the notes from the assembly: 

Keeping it R.E.A.L (Respect, Empathy, Awareness, and a Learner) 
Students of the Week! 

Sanberlyz T, Daniela G, Jordan R, Bennett C, Austin C, Daniel A, Nicole V, Misha A, Andres B, Luis M, Nyla M, Anaya D, Alia K, Evan F, Ryan B, and Dylan F.

Congratulations to our Raffle award winners:
Scarlett M, Johnny H, Nikola A, Eli C, Miranda L, Logan F, Shaik M, Josie C, Adeline O, and Andrew F.

SPORTSCENTER and Student Council UPDATE:  
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ksbjmN4Fw6oimq4l7lXCMcGgVcmf6iC/view?ts=67fc744a

Running Club coach:  Ms. Blazak.  Run club is held ½ hour on Wed and Fri am 8-8:30 and any student in 3-5 grade can participate.  You can join run club even if you are not in track with a permission slip.  You must bring water and remember to Keep it REAL.

This week in Soccer:  4/15 Cuddle vs. Midas and 4/17 Brite Bomber vs. Renegade Raider

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   

Congratulations to Ms. Willis and Mrs. Polun!  Thank you for your help in Math Field Day. 

Create and Edison Spirit Song or Chant:  Due 4/14 today at Noon
Student council is hosting a competition for a schoolwide Spirit Song or Schoolwide Chant that we can sing/chant at assemblies. 
Must include Edison or Edison Eagles, 
has Keeping it Real (Respect, Empathy, Awareness, Learning).  
No copywriting of lyrics but background music ok. 
Positive message, 
Can work with another student and/or your parents. 
Send to Principal Okazaki so anyone can see it by 4/14/25.
Student Council will vote for the song/chant, the winner will receive a $30 Amazon gift card, and the whole school will learn/sing it.

Parking Lot:  No Drop off or Pick up in Staff Parking Lot
Please use morning valet in the lot by North High for drop off in the morning. Thank you.
Family Math Night 4.24 6:00 PM @ Cafeteria
Pre-order dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 and family math games from 6:30 - 7:30.  Golden Tickets for all attendees.

Bike Rodeo Wednesday 4.23  2025 Bike Rodeo Permission Slip (1).pdf 
Please review welcome letter and fill out permission slip by morning of event.  Permission slips are MANDATORY to participate in the event.  Questions:  tubig.tricia@edisonelementarypta.org

5th Grade Class Fundraiser
Join us at Islands on Wed 4.23 from 3-10PM @ Islands Redondo Beach on Hawthorne Blvd.

ARE YOU COMING BACK TO EDISON?  
Every TK-4th Grader needs to respond to this survey. Please complete the form by 4.28 at this link 

Yearbook Pictures needed by April 4.15
Email to yearbook.edison182@gmail.com
Examples:  First day of school, Adventures in Art, Fall Festival, Spirit Day, Field Trip, Class Parties, Halloween, Kids Heart Challenge

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 April 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 April DATES
4.15        5th Grade Photos
4.15        TK Walking Field Trip
4.17        5th Grade Panoramic Photo
4.17        Kinder Round up #1
4.23        Staff/Nurse appreciation

4.23        Bike Rode
4.24        Family Math Night
4.24        Kinder Round up #2

Join Edison PTA Today! We are at 80%
Congratulations to Ms. Graff’s class for 100% membership! Pizza party in the South Bay Laker Room to any class with 100% participation. Ms. Graff is in first place with 85% participation!
Join online at: https://tinyurl.com/YesEdisonPTA 
Glow Dance is coming up in May!  Discount for members.
Our goal is 100% membership - to have at least 1 person from each family join. Parents/Guardians, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Caretakers are all welcome to join!  Your $10 membership dues & donations fund the library, Adventures in Art,Family Nights and many, many more programs.
Questions or if your child's bookworm is not up on the PTA board in the cafeteria -- 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 

Seeking Candidates for 25-26 PTA Board
Edison PTA is looking for Treasurer and 1st VP Ways and Means.  Interested, please contact baumhart.carissa@edisonelementarypta.org 

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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