The Eagle Edition

Last week we brought grade levels together for mini-assemblies to introduce The Energy Bus, a picture book that we purchased for each of our classrooms. This book tells a story about the importance of having a positive vision, surrounding yourself with others who are positive, loving those around you, not allowing "energy vampires" to give you a "flat tire", and simply enjoying the ride of life! The students had fun while learning some valuable lessons!

A special thank you goes to PTO for planning the Fall Fun Fest! Many students and families attended and enjoyed the festivities. We appreciate all the volunteers for making this a successful and memorable event.

We look forward to seeing you during Parent-Teacher Conferences on 10/26, 11/2, and 11/6. We are now in the 2nd Quarter, and 1st Quarter grades are able to be viewed in the Parent Portal on Wednesday, October 25th. If you need assistance accessing the Parent Portal, please contact our school office.

Mrs. Tracz and Mrs. Mackey

#MyChoiceWilloughbyEastlake

Dear Parents/Guardians:

All Willoughby-Eastlake K-12 students will automatically receive a Willoughby-Eastlake Public library card as part of our community partnership with the public library system. If your child already has a library card, they will not receive a new one.

Cards are being issued for any newly enrolled students on a quarterly basis.

If you have questions about the library card, please contact the W-E Public Library. You may reach them by calling Sarah Vargo, 440-943-2203, or via email: sarah.vargo@welibrary.info.

Thank you.

Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools

Dear Families,

All Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools will engage in ALICE safety drills prior to October 31, 2023. The schedules will vary by school building.

ALICE is an acronym for safety protocols: Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate.

Staff in each of the classrooms will provide age-appropriate training and discussions about safety and what to do in an emergency. Just like fire drills and tornado drills, the lockdown drills are required by law. After the classroom training, each school building will practice a lockdown drill.

A link to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about ALICE is provided below.

Thank you for supporting the district and being a partner in creating a safe learning environment for all students and staff.

Brian Patrick, Director of Human Resources, Safety and Security
Steve Johnson, Coordinator of Safety and Security

ALICE FAQs

One additional note: There is an outdoor blue light near the main entrance to our building (and all WE buildings). If this light is turned on, that indicates that we are in a lockdown procedure and you should not approach the building until it is turned off. Thank you!

Warrior Families PTO has done an amazing job planning this exciting community event! 🏀🏀🏀 Several of our Edison staff meembers will be there, so don't miss it!

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE:

https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/willoughbyoh10-28-23-07-00pm/?fbclid=IwAR256G7Wun7r7A25ykrX44AWb8GI3_SkHQmVX-ObcC3AN_ejCVGFtsjXZIo

Classroom Halloween parties will take place on Tuesday, October 31st from 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm. Party volunteers and arrangements are made through the classroom teachers. Costumes may be worn to school provided the guidelines outlined below are followed.

We are excited to announce that we will begin having school visits from a registered therapy dog! Quinn is a Chocolate Labrador Retriever who has been a registered therapy dog since 2016, as well as an Animal Assisted Crisis Response Dog through Pet Partners. Quinn’s vaccinations, insurance, and registration have been verified, and her handler is a certified professional trainer. We look forward to the joy Quinn will bring to the students and staff at Edison!

Edison families and staff are automatically part of our PTO! Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Edison library. You can reach out to the PTO via email at eagles@edisonpto.org, and can follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Purses for a Purpose is Edison PTO's signature event and fundraiser. Save the date - Friday April 12, 2024 - for this amazing event!

President:
Leigh Perrino
Vice President:
Amanda Sicurezza
Co-Secretaries:
Julia Boxler and Jessica Cisan
Co-Treasurers:
Jill Hutton and Chelsea Schneider​

• Thursday 10/26: Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Tuesday 10/31: Class Halloween Parties 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
• Wednesday 11/1: Caregiver's Night Out, Edison Gym 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Wednesday 11/1: PTO Meeting, Edison Library 7:00 pm
• Thursday 11/2: Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Monday 11/6: Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Tuesday 11/7: No School - Staff Professional Development Day
• Friday 11/10 - Monday 11/13: Scholastic Book Fair
• Wednesday 11/22: Ohio State vs. _ichigan Spirit Day
• Thursday 11/23 - Monday 11/27: No School - Thanksgiving Break

Are you looking for activities for your children? Interested in family programs in the community? There are so many options for Willoughby-Eastlake families, such as city departments of recreation, sports teams, scouting, camps and special events in all of our surrounding communities, plus so much more!

Information from approved organizations who host activities for Willoughby-Eastlake youth and the community are posted electronically. Paper flyers from organizations are not sent home with students. To access the flyers, visit the COMMUNITY link on the district and building website pages Community Activities Flyers

For specific information about the events, you need to contact the sponsoring organization. Flyers are updated periodically during the month so remember to visit often to check for new postings.

Enjoy what our community has to offer!

• FAQ School Policies
• Birthday/Party/Food Guidelines
• Edison PBIS Promise

Office Staff

Mrs. Nancy Tracz, Principal - nancy.tracz@weschools.org 440-954-3555

Mrs. Bailey Mackey, Assistant Principal - bailey.mackey@weschools.org 440-283-2283

Mrs. Tammy Petrecca, Principal Secretary - tammy.petrecca@weschools.org 440-283-2289

Mrs. Mary Brown, Secretary - mary.brown@weschools.org 440-283-2291

Mrs. Kenzie Hanlon, Family Liaison - kenzie.hanlon@weschools.org 440-283-2292

Mrs. Eileen Krancevic, School Nurse - eileen.krancevic@weschools.org 440-283-2288

School Information:

Address: 5288 Karen Isle Dr. Willoughby, OH 44094

Main Office Phone: 440-942-2099

24 Hour Attendance Line: 440-283-2176

Dismissal Changes Email: edisonoffice@weschools.org (cut off is 1:00 pm daily)

Clinic: 440-283-2283

YMCA Child Care: 440-269-3002

General Notes

• Our school day begins at 8:45 am. Student drop off begins and breakfast is available at 8:25 am. Students may not be dropped off prior to 8:25 am. Student dismissal begins at 2:45 pm.

• Parents who wish to drive students are required to use the car line during drop-off and pick-up times. Please be patient and always pull as far forward as possible. Students can unload and load within the blue cones. Parents using the car line are reminded to approach Edison via Karen Isle Dr. Please leave Jack Reinhardt Rd. open for buses to exit.

• Families using the car line for dismissal must have a car tag in the windshield; request a car tag here.

• All student walkers need to have a walker tag; request a walker tag here. For safety reasons, students in K-2 are not permitted to walk unless accompanied by an older sibling or parent.