Edison Family Newsletter: Nest News
September 1, 2024
December 1st Edition
Week of December 2 - 6
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Monday, 12/2:- Pantry Open @ 2:00pm
- After School Clubs:
- Athletics Club, Pick-Up @ 3:10
- Step Team, Pick-Up @ 3:10
Tuesday, 12/3:
- 3rd - 5th Grade Field Trip
- Tampa Museum of Art
- Attendance POP Party:
- POP Treat for the Class with the Highest November Attendance
- Hallway AttenDANCE Party
- Students with November perfect attendance get to dance with their friends!
- After School Clubs:
- Step Team, Pick-Up @ 3:10
- SeedFOLKids, Pick-Up @ 3:30
Wednesday, 12/4:
- Picture Retakes
- The following students are the ONLY students that will take a picture:
- The student has picture money
- The student has their pictures to exchange for retakes
- The student was absent on October 21
- These are the ONLY students that may be out of uniform
- PK & KG Literacy Bus Visit
- 4th Grade Field Trip
- Youth Orchestra Concert
- Pantry Open @ 2:00pm
- After School Club:
- Choir Club, Pick-Up @ 3:10
- STEM Academy, Pick-Up @ 3:15
Thursday, 12/5:
- KG - 5th Field Trip:
- USF Women's Basketball Game
- Dress Code:
- Students may wear USF shirts (NOT required)
- Students may wear a House shirt
- Students may wear jeans (no rips, holes, tears, fringe, etc.)
- Uniform shirts must be worn, if not wearing a USF shirt or House shirt
- In order to attend, students must:
- Have good behavior leading up to the trip
- Be trusted to be safe
- Return a permission slip
- 5th Grade Snack Cart @ Dismissal
Friday, 12/6:
- Attendance Certificates
- Students with Perfect Attendance for November
Fall Picture Retakes
December 4
Retake Purchased Photos
Students Who Were Absent on October 21
Uniforms On December 4
ALL Students MUST Be in Uniform, UNLESS...
- The student has picture money
- The student has their pictures to exchange for retakes
- The student was absent on October 21
Students without pictures, picture money, or not on the absentee list, will be provided with a loaner uniform for the day if they are out of dress code.
Edison's First Grateful Gathering
Please Join Us for a Family Dinner
December 12
Doors Open at 4:30pm
Dinner Will Be Served at 5pm
Please Arrive by 4:45
Win Some Swag!
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Where Love Grows will be raffling off
5 crock pots that include a shopping bag, recipes, and more!
Swag & Family Dinner sponsored by Where Love Grows
Great American Teach-In Pictures!
Family Survey
Help Us Get Better!
Seen Around Edison...
ABC's - Attendance, Behavior, Classroom
Attendance
Attendance Data
- Overall Attendance Average for the Year: 92.1%
- Percent of Chronically Absent Students: 26.5%
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 - Safe Choices
- O - On-Task
- A - Awesome Attitude
- R - Responsibility
What Happens to the Points?
- Points are awarded to each student to use for individual rewards
- Each student's point value also gets added to their House's points
- The winning House gets a special reward
House Point Score Board
24, 044 Points
HOUSE OF UNTIY
Green House
23, 971 Points
HOUSE OF PERSEVERANCE
Blue House
32, 349 Points
HOUSE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Red House
Classroom
Field Day
Family Resources & Workshops
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:
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 Synergy@hcps.net, 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
Hurricane Makeup Days
School Days Added to the Calendar:
The following days were non-student days and will now be School Days
- Monday, January 6, 2025
- Monday, February 17, 2025
- Monday, March 3, 2025
Early Release Days
ONLY 3 Early Release Days for the remainder of the school year
- Monday, January 6 @ 12:55pm
- Monday, January 13 @ 12:55pm
- Friday, May 30 @ 11:25am
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!
https://flpta-edison.memberhub.com/
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:
- 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.