March | Bobcat Breeze
March 7, 2022
Principal's Message
Dear Edison Families:
Beginning March 12, 2022, we will have reached another milestone in this pandemic journey with the shift to face coverings being strongly recommended, but not required for all students and school employees in OMSD.
In addition to face coverings being strongly recommended, we know there are a variety of reasons why someone may choose to wear a mask – caring for young children or a sick loved home at home, waiting to finish getting vaccinated/boosted, to avoid getting flu, wanting to stay healthy for Spring Break vacation, has asthma, or simply feels better with a mask. Whatever the reason, I know our kiddos will be their amazingly supportive, empathic and respectful selves throughout.
I’ve said it before but it bears repeating, our entire community has done an incredible job of working together to ensure our kids have the best possible support here and at home. And over the course of the pandemic, while numerous changes have occurred, with undoubtedly more to come, each step of the way we have remained united in support of our kids, one another and our school. I am hopeful that this transition will be yet another step closer to something more familiar for all of us. Thank you for your continued support. Your actions, and our collective efforts, are making a difference.
I hope you’ll join me for some virtual coffee on Monday. As always, I look forward to hearing from you. You are always welcome to connect with me, just shoot me an email at hugo.lopez@omsd.net or call ahead at (909)984-5618 and the door will open.
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Coffee with Principal
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Monday, March 7
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News from Superintendent Dr. James Q. Hammond:
Beginning March 12, 2022, face coverings will be strongly recommended, but not required for all school employees and students in OMSD. Although the state of California continues to recommend face coverings in K-12 school settings, the mandates related to indoor mask wearing in school ends.
OMSD will continue to remain steadfast in maintaining safe learning and working environments for students, staff and families. As we move towards the endemic approach, we will continue to do so with respect and civility towards one another.
Our continued commitment to providing safe learning/working environments for all, remains a top priority for OMSD and we thank you for your patience.
To read the full announcement please visit Superintendent's Newsletter Online.
Daily Absence Reporting:
Contact our office at 909-984-5618 to report an absence every time your child is absent. Absences should be reported before 9:15 A.M.
Our absence reporting line is open twenty-four hours a day, so you can call 909-984-5618 option 3 anytime. You may also email our main office directly at edison@omsd.net.
Please include:
Student's First and Last name
Teacher's name
Length of absence
Reason for absence
March 14 – 18 Virtual Parent Conference Week - 12:30 Early Dismissal All Week
With preparations already underway, teachers will meet virtually, on Zoom, with parents. Your child’s teacher will be sending home a time, date that has been set aside to meet with you and discuss your child’s progress and growth along with some helpful ways to help them improve going forward.
If the date and time you receive does not work for you –please contact your child’s teacher and they would be happy to set aside another that suits everyone’s needs. We look forward to seeing you virtually.
12:30 Early Dismissal All Week March 14-18
Twice a year all schools in the Ontario-Montclair School district observe minimum days for Parent Teacher Conference Week. The week of March 14 – 18 (Monday thru Friday) has been set aside as the second conference period.
Book Fair -- Parent Conference Week
Edison Academy will be hosting a book fair on campus during parent conference week. Our book fair will be a student only book fair. Student’s will have the opportunity to go to the book fair during their lunch time.
Payment methods we are accepting from students are cash or ewallet. To register for ewallet add funds for your child register at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/edisonelementaryschool34
Questions, please contact Mrs. Meyer at brandee.meyer@omsd.net or (909)984-5618.
Earthquake Drill, Tuesday, March 8
Each month we practice and prepare for how to respond in an emergency. During an earthquake drill we practice our duck, cover and hold procedure along with how to exit to our outdoor assembly area safely.
In the event of a large earthquake, families would be asked to arrive at school to pick up their child(ren). Our emergency release gate is located on Sultana Avenue next to the playground area.
Get your family Prepared for Earthquakes:
Do a “hazard hunt” for items that might fall during earthquakes and secure them.
Create a personal or family disaster plan.
Organize or refresh your emergency supply kits.
Identify and correct any issues in your home’s structure.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Focus: Relationship Building and Teamwork
During the month of March, your child’s SEL instruction will dive deeper into Relationship Skills through relationship building and teamwork. Students will learn how to establish and maintain healthy relationships with diverse individuals and groups, and how to accomplish a common goal within a team through individual roles and responsibilities.
Parent Workshops
SELPA Community Advisory Committee:
The Ontario-Montclair School District SELPA will be holding a SELPA Community Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. The meeting will be held at Briggs, conference rooms B1 & B2. Please visit the OMSD SELPA website for additional details.
Toyota Arena Vaccine Clinic:
Individuals 5 years of age and older who live or work in San Bernardino County may reserve a vaccination appointment for March 6, 2022, from 2 p.m. through 6 p.m. while supplies last. The vaccine clinic will be located at the Toyota Arena at 4000 Ontario Center, Ontario 91764. The Pfizer vaccine will be available for individuals 5 years of age and older. To book your appointment, click here and input the zip code "91762" when prompted. For more vaccine sites and San Bernardino County-operated sites, click here.
Students Presenting Symptoms at Home -- Please Contact Our Health Office
In an effort to maintain a healthy school environment and to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we ask that all parents screen their child for COVID-19 symptoms each morning before they send them to school, and keep them at home if they are sick using our Student Symptom Decision Tree.
This shared responsibility is critical to our ability to keep everyone safe, healthy and attending in person each day.
Please report your child’s illness with details of all symptoms to our health office at 909-984-5618. Our Health Office will follow up on all students that are at home with COVID-19 symptoms.
Additional COVID Testing Opportunities for Students:
School Site Testing Kits (please contact Edison Health Office 909-984-5618)
District Testing Site
Hardy Center, 1515 S. Bon View Ave., Ontario, CA 91761
While no appointment is necessary at the Hardy Center, registration will be required. Click Here to Register.
Monday - Thursday from 8:00 - 11:30 am.
Find available testing site/appointment
Text your ZIP code to GETVAX (438829) or VACUNA (822862) Espanol
Call 1-800-232-0233
- Private medical provider
Amazon Smiles -- Support Edison Academy PFO
When you join AmazonSmile you can help our PFO fundraise for our school at no cost to you. Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to our Edison Academy PFO—no fees, no extra cost.
Click the link to join Amazon Smiles and support Edison PFO today: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-2748013
PFO Birthday Grams Fundraiser
Send a message to your birthday kid. See your child's name in lights on their birthday week up on our school marquee -- a birthday connection to our beloved school.
$5 per student
Orders due Thursday before birthday week
Order forms are available in the main office.
Connect With Us
Email: edison@omsd.net
Website: https://www.omsd.net/edison
Location: 515 East 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91764, USA
Phone: (909)984-5618
Twitter: @Edison_OMSD