Edison Update
September 24, 2024
Updates and Important Dates
I hope you are having a good week so far!
Just a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL for students on Wednesday, September 25th! Staff have professional development all day. School will resume on Thursday, September 26th.
Picture Day is coming soon! Edison's picture day is Friday, October 4th. See the additional information below. Order forms will be sent home this week!
School Name: Edison Elementary School
Picture Day Date: Friday, October 4
Picture Day ID: EVTZDKKBD
There will be a Title I Presentation next week on October 2nd at 5:00pm at Edison. I'll give an overview of Edison's Title Program and share some additional curriculum information. If you are able to attend, please RSVP at this link.
Edison's Trunk or Treat will be on Thursday, October 24th from 6-8pm. If you are able to donate candy, please send it into the school office. Mr. Sullivan and the Student Council will work to fill boxes of candy for each station. Thank you for your donations!
Unfortunately, the district does have to cancel bus routes when we are short drivers. If a bus route is cancelled, it will be for the AM and PM. You should receive a "robocall" from the district (usually 734-419-2000). We will also post an announcement on Dojo.
Have a great end of the week,
Bennett Tyler
Important Dates
September 25th-No School for Students, Professional Development for staff
September 30th-King Pancake Lunch
October 2nd-Title I Night @5:00pm RSVP at this link
October 2nd-5th Grade Camp Meeting @ 6:00pm
October 9th-PTO Monthly Meeting @ 4:30
October 11th-PTO Popcorn Friday $1.00
October 24th-Trunk or Treat @ 6:00pm
October 24th-Mobile Dentist at Edison, 24th, 25th, and 28th
October 31st-Half Day of School, dismissal is at 12:20pm (Tentative, pending District Calendar)
Drop-off and Dismissal Procedures
Student Drop Off
Just a reminder, you can use the drop off line to drop off your student. The student should exit the car from the passenger side and the adult should stay in the car. There is no parking in the drop off line.
Another option is to park in a marked parking space. Then, you can walk your child to the door.
Please DO NOT drive through the parking lot and cut back into the drop off line.
Thank you for your help and for making sure our students arrive safely!
Student Dismissal Reminders
Students who attend Champions or Bright Futures are dismissed to those programs in the building.
All other students are picked up by a parent/guardian from the classroom. Each teacher has communicated a dismissal location.
If there is a change for your child at the end of the day, please communicate this change to the teacher via Dojo and with the office by 2:30pm. This will give us plenty of time to alert the student and teacher (or guest teacher).
We will not dismiss students after 2:50pm unless it is an emergency.
Student Check out
Late Pick Ups
Please have a plan to pick up your student at 4:00pm each day. Having someone here on time is the easiest way to keep our students safe and have a smooth end of the day!
If you are running late, please contact the main office at 734-419-2600 to let us know you are on the way and when you hope to arrive. When students are not picked up by 4:05, office staff begin contacting emergency contacts to make sure someone is coming to the school.
If you need after-school care, consider enrolling in the Champions Program (info listed below). You can set a schedule for certain days of the week or enroll as a drop-in student. The program is very affordable and scholarships are available.
Another option is to consider is bus transportation. You can have your child take the bus to a Wayne-Westland bus stop in the Edison area and pick up your student at the stop. This is an option even if you don't live in that area. That might allow extra time to get to the stop after our 4:00 dismissal.
If late pick ups continue to be a problem, the Principal or Director of Student Services will reach out to discuss options and how the school can support you to pick up your student(s) on time!
Before/After School Care
Champions
(734) 722-7319
Edison PTO
The next Edison PTO Meeting will be on October 9th at 4:30pm!
You can email the PTO at
District Attendance Policy
WWCSD K-12 Attendance Protocol
Wayne-Westland Community Schools K-12 Attendance Protocol
- One (1) absence and every absence thereafter - An automated call will be sent to indicate that the student has missed an attendance period. If a call was made to the school to excuse the absence, this call does not go out.
- Three (3) absences or equivalent - A teacher will make a phone call to discuss the reason(s) for the absences and seek to support the family in getting the child to school.
- Six (6) absences or equivalent - An attendance letter is sent to communicate the district’s concern about attendance and highlight the steps in the attendance protocol.
- Nine (9) absences or equivalent - A meeting will be set up between the family and an administrator or support staff member to discuss attendance barriers and to highlight the urgency of regular attendance.
- Twelve (12) absences or equivalent - Student’s name and address are submitted to Concentric to conduct a home visit. The school will notify parents of the upcoming visit. The details of that home visit are shared with the school to support the student’s regular attendance in school. The middle and high school students’ names and addresses will also be submitted to Westland Youth Assistance or Wayne Youth Services for enrollment in their programming. The second attendance letter is also mailed home at this time.
- Fifteen (15) absences or equivalent - Final attendance letter is sent home.
- Eighteen (18) absences or equivalent - Student is referred to Wayne County through formal petition for chronic absenteeism.
Please Keep Your Child Home for 24 hours if they are sent home sick from school!
Transportation/Bus Information
You can contact the WWCSD Transportation Department at 734-419-2150.
If you'd like to download the "Here Comes the Bus App" so you can track the bus, here is the link with directions: https://www.wwcsd.net/resources/our-families/here-comes-the-bus-app/
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Lunch Schedule
11:30 1st and 2nd Grade + Mrs. Brake's Class
12:05 Kindergarten + Mrs. Brown's Class
12:40 3rd and 4th + Mrs. Case's Class
https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/elementary-schools/edison/lunch-menus/
Extra Slice of Pizza on Thursdays, Snack bar, and Buying Milk
You can now add money to your child's account for an extra slice of pizza on Thursday or for a snack from the snack cart. Money can be added anytime and there is no cost for using the site. Meal Magic Family Portal is the website. Here is the link and additional information: https://waynewestland.familyportal.cloud/
If you are sending in cash for your student, please make sure it is in a labeled envelope with your child's first and last name and classroom teacher!
If a student brings a lunch from home and they would like milk, it costs $0.50. Although we provide a free breakfast and lunch to all students, the state does not reimburse schools for milk only.
Family Resource Center
Wayne-Westland Community Schools has a Family Resource Center (FRC), offering free services to all students and families within our district. Among the services provided are basic needs assistance, access to over 700 local resources, and a Laundry Assistance Program. Additionally, the FRC offers essential items, such as emergency toiletries, socks, underwear, hats, gloves, and scarves, to those in need. School supplies and backpacks are also available year-round for any district student.
Please contact our Family Resource Center at 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net. A Digital Request for Services Form is also available. If you have additional questions about their services, please contact the Family Resource Center directly.
Volunteer Information
https://www.wwcsd.net/resources/community/volunteer-information/
Job Postings
We're Hiring
Wayne-Westland Community Schools is hiring! For a list of available positions, please click this link.
At Edison, we are looking for a Lunch Supervisor. This position might be ideal for someone who is available from 11:30-1:10 each day, loves working with students, or works another job in the evening! If you have questions about the job, please feel free to call the office!
Links to resources and Additional Information
Parent Connection-View NWEA scores, attendance, report cards, update contact info.
Peachjar-Electronic Flyers
Champions-Before/After school care at Edison
Chain of Command-How to Effectively Communicate with School and District Staff
Family Resource Center (FRC) Info: 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net
If you or someone you know needs help with mental health and substance use, please contact our partner - Care Solace. They will quickly and confidentially find available providers matched to your needs: Please call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365) or visit caresolace.com/wwcsd
OK2Say and Student Code of Conduct
Social Media Concerns
Students SHOULD immediately notify a school staff member or a trusted adult if they become aware of any potential threat posted to social media or anywhere else. Students can also use the confidential Ok2Say tip line by;
Calling 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729)
Texting 652729 (OK2SAY)
Emailing OK2SAY@mi.gov.
Student Code of Conduct
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n7-GW_tvh3liObgKTGHv1ybY9o-8xl7WCd_B3bbEBzY/edit
Edison Elementary School
Email: tylerb@wwcsd.net
Website: https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/elementary-schools/edison/
Location: 34505 Hunter, Westland, MI 48185
Phone: (734) 419-2600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdisonEaglesWestland