The 929 October 16, 2024

First and foremost, a big thank you to everyone who has already contributed to our school-wide food drive! Your generosity is greatly appreciated and is making a positive impact in our community.

Looking for a way to make a difference? Our food drive is a wonderful opportunity to support those in need! Each grade level is collecting specific items:

• 6th Grade: Instant rice
• 7th Grade: Mac & cheese
• 8th Grade: Crackers

Bring your donations to the office, and our Reach for Change team will be counting and stacking items to see which grade level comes out on top! This is just one of our efforts as a community to make a difference, and we’re excited to see the spirit of generosity shine through.

Thank you for your continued support!

Edgewood teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, and staff work tirelessly to support our students. If you would like to recognize a staff member for their hard work, please complete this form. We’ll pass along your message. Thank you in advance for acknowledging the hard work of our Eagle staff.

All Illinois schools must conduct a law enforcement lockdown drill each year within the first 90 days of school. According to Board Policy 4:170, the District will conduct safety drills for all students "except for those exempted by administrators, school support personnel, or a parent/guardian." Please read this Lockdown Notice to ensure you are informed of the process.

Don't forget, Friday, October 18, 2024 is Picture Day at Edgewood!

Please come out and join the first ever Cooper's Dream Team- Sled Hockey game vs Highland Park Hockey Team on Sunday, October 27th at 5:30pm at Centennial Ice Arena. Please see here for details of this wonderful philanthropy. Please click here to buy some swag!

We invite you to share your feedback on Phase 3 of our Long-Range Facilities Plan. Your input is important as we continue to develop the next steps for our district. Please take a moment to participate in our ThoughtExchange survey by visiting nssd112.org/phase3survey.

The survey poses the question: “What thoughts, questions, or ideas would you like the district to consider as we discuss the best approach for Phase 3?” This is your chance to share insights and help shape the direction of our facilities plan.

The survey will remain open until Sunday, October 20, so don’t miss the opportunity to contribute your voice!

Nominate an outstanding teacher at Edgewood Middle Schools, North Shore School District 112, for a chance to win the Highland Park Community Foundation Golden Apple Award! Please see this attached document for nominations! Paper Copies available in the office and submissions due by Friday, November 15, 2024, at 5:00 P.M

We are thrilled to continue the tradition of offering students the option to wear Halloween costumes at school on Thursday, October 31st! We want everyone to have a fun and festive day while ensuring that learning continues and the school day runs smoothly.

To balance both fun and academics, all costumes must follow these guidelines. If these are not followed, students may face consequences from the office:

• Please leave any items that could look like weapons at home.
• Masks and face paint are not allowed.
• Costumes should allow you to move freely in the hallways and sit comfortably in your classroom seat.
• Make sure your costume is respectful and considerate of others’ feelings.
• Students should arrive at school already dressed in their costumes, as changing during the school day will not be allowed.
• Remember, Halloween is still a school day, so students are expected to fully participate in each class.
  

If any of these items are taken from a student, they will be held in the office until a parent or guardian can pick them up from school.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a great day of learning and fun for everyone. Let’s work together to make it an enjoyable experience!

Bullying and cyberbullying impact children across the country, and we want to ensure parents and guardians have the support they need. The Cook Center for Human Connection and ParentGuidance.org are offering a valuable parent/guardian coaching resource to help guide you through these challenging situations. To learn more and register for parent/guardian coaching, please visit https://cookcenter.info/coaching or see more here.

Please join us for an informational hour with Mike Walther, CPA/PFS, CFP®, CFA® and founder of Oak Wealth Advisors as we discuss our curated list of Special Needs Financial Planning Tips. To learn more click here.

Moraine Township Fall Food Drive

Deadline to donate is this Friday (October 18)

The following items can be left outside the main office:

• 6th Grade - Boxes of Minute Rice
• 7th Grade - Boxes of Mac & Cheese
• 8th Grade - Boxes of Crackers

A collection bin will also be available at HPHS Entrance H this Thursday, October 17 during the Edgewood Music Showcase.

Follow this link to make a monetary donation and leave the shopping to us: Fall Food Drive Monetary Donation

Brown Bag Book Club | Volunteers Needed

Friday, October 25 | 11:00am-1:30pm

Parents needed to supervise the Q1 Brown Bag Book Club. Follow this link to learn more: Brown Bag Book Club Volunteer

Edgewood Eagles Support Hornets #98 Apparel

Deadline to order is this Friday (October 18)

Follow this link to purchase one of a kind merch supporting Cooper Roberts and the Hornets Sled Hockey program: Edgewood Eagles Support Hornets #98 Apparel

Food Days Deadline

The deadline to place an order, or make changes to next week's Food Days service is Thursday, October 17 |10:00am. Link directly to Lunch Solutions here: Lunch Solutions

For more information about PTO activities and events, including those outlined above, please follow this link to the PTO website: Edgewood PTO

Questions and feedback for the PTO can be directed here: edgewoodpto112@gmail.com