Edison Family Newsletter: Nest News
September 1, 2024

May 18th Edition
Week of May 12 - 16
Monday, 5/19:
- I: Independence Day
- Students may wear red, white, and blue, stars, stripes
- iReady Math Test (KG - 4th)
- 4s and 5s Luncheon @ Walk-Ons
- Pantry Open @ 2:00pm
- Family Cooking Class @ 3:00pm
Tuesday, 5/20:
- H: Hat Day
- Students may wear a hat
- iReady Math Test (KG - 4th)
Wednesday, 5/21:
- G: Grown-Up Day
- Students may dress as what they want to be when they grow up!
- Choir Field Trip @ Shady Oaks
- 5th Grade: Lasagna Making
- Pantry Open @ 2:00pm
- PANTRY CLOSED NEXT WEEK
- After School Clubs:
- Choir Practice, Pick-Up @ 3:10
Thursday, 5/22:
- F: Floral Day
- Students may wear clothing with flowers
- 5th Field Trip @ BizTown
- Spring Showcase
- Art Show & Sales
- Choir Performance
- 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Friday, 5/16:
- E: Edison Eagle Spirit Day
- Wear your favorite Edison shirt
- Water Day & SOAR-A-Bration
Water Day / SOAR-A-Bration
Preparing for the day...
Students are encouraged to prepare for the day by bringing and/or wearing the following:
- Towel
- Wear water shoes OR sneakers that can get wet
- Change of clothes
- Change of shoes
- Wear sunscreen
- Hats may be worn
- Plastic bag for wet clothing and shoes
ABC COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER
Dress-Up Day Guidelines:
- If not participating in the day’s theme, a school uniform must be worn.
- Dress code must still be followed: i.e. no tank tops, slippers, Crocs, etc.
- Jeans with rips, tears, and/or holes are not allowed.
V.I.P. Breakfast
Community School Corner
Food Pantry
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with our Edison Quarterly House Celebrations & House Meetings each month! These schoolwide events bring our students together for fun, recognition, and community-building.
Volunteers would assist with setting up, monitoring students, and even have the opportunity to help plan some of the celebrations. To participate, you must be an approved volunteer through the district.
If you're interested in getting involved and making these events a success, please fill out this form, and we will reach out with more details. Thank you for supporting our Edison Eagles!
Please click here for a short interest survey!
Summer Learning Programs
Summer VPK
June 4 - July 24
- Must apply for a VPK certificate
- Questions? Call 813-272-4516
Summer Learning Academy, KG - 2nd
June 16 - July 24
- Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
- Reading, Math, Science, STEM
- Opportunity for promotion, if being retained
- Register NOW!
- Call Dr. Woodfork with any questions: 813-276-5579
3rd Grade Reading Camp
June 16 - July 24
- 3rd Grade - Reading
- Multiple opportunities for promotion provided, if being retained
- Register NOW!
- Call Dr. Woodfork with any questions: 813-276-5579
Kindergarten Registration is Open!!
Attendance
Attendance Data
- Overall Attendance Average for the Year: 90.1%
- Percent of Chronically Absent Students: 33.1%
Family Support Matters! Every Minute Matters!
Behavior
What is a Behavior Call or Incident?
A call may be made for multiple reasons. The most common reason is "disruption".
- For young students, this may be screaming, hitting, loud crying, etc.
- For older students, this may be rough horseplay, cursing, or being disrespectful to others.
House Points
How Do Students Earn House Points?
Students earn Points for following S.O.A.R. Expectations:
S - Making Safe Choices
O - Staying On-Task
A - Having an Awesome Attitude
R - Showing Responsibility
Quarter 4: House Point Scoreboard
Points By Grade: May 5 - 9
Family Resources & Workshops
Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Website and Calendar of Locations
Clinic Calendar - Lions World Vision Institute
Upcoming Dates:
- May 27
- June 3, 6, 12, 13, 20, 24, 26, 27
- July 12, 22, 24
- August 5
NEW! District Bilingual Hotline
Family Community Center
Click Here for Flyer (English AND Spanish)
Free Books Shipped to Your House!
Students in the school system throughout the state of Florida can register and receive one free book each month sent directly to their house.
At-Home Math Resources
SMathSmarts
Click Here to Access SMathSmarts
A website designed for families to access details about what children are learning in math classes and how to help them at home.
PBIS Rewards Family App
Are You Connected?!
- Two-way messaging with the Teacher
- Translates into 17 languages
- See Points Balance & Details
PBIS Rewards Family App Support Video:
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Synergy Parent Accounts
Accessing Progress Alerts and Report Cards
ParentVUE / Overview (hillsboroughschools.org)
ParentVUE / Create a ParentVUE Account (hillsboroughschools.org)
**Please let your child's teacher know if you need a printed copy provided**
Need Help with Accessing Report Cards?
Need Help to Create a ParentVue Account:
- Parents can email [email protected], provide the student name, student number, and birthdate and the Activation Key will be emailed to the parent.
- Parents can call the HCPS Customer Service Help Desk at 813-744-6673 to receive an Activation Key.
Able to Log-In, but Cannot See ALL Kids:
- Contact the school and ask for Ms. Bennett; there is missing information in the system
Able to Log-In, but it says Report Card Cannot Be Printed:
- Contact the school and ask for Dr. Woodfork; the teacher did not submit on time and a request needs to be submitted to the district
Join the PTA!
We need to hear your voice!
Even if you are unable to attend meetings, please become a member. We use membership fees to pay our P.T.A. dues and to fund things needed for our students and teachers.
Use the QR code (or website) to join PTA, buy spirit shirts, and more!
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Click Here for PTA Flyer (English and Spanish)
Click Here for Spirit Shirt Flyer (English and Spanish)
Uniform Policy
Edison is a mandatory uniform school: Click Here for Uniform Policy
- Tops: Red, White, Blue, or Green Polo Shirts
- Bottoms: Khaki or Navy Blue
- Fridays: Polo Shirt or Spirit Shirt. Jeans may be worn.
- Jeans may NOT have rips, tears, or holes
- Shoes: Sneakers are preferred due to recess and PE.
- All shoes must have a back. No Crocs may be worn.
Please Note: If your child comes to school out of uniform, they will be provided with a loaner for the day.
If you are in need of uniforms or laundry service, please call and ask for Ms. Lisa or Mr. Ivan.