Edison Family Newsletter: Nest News
September 1, 2024

April 20th Edition
Week of April 21 - 25
Monday, 4/21:
- KPMG Presentation: 2nd Grade
- Egg Hunt Field Trip: Kindergarten
- Pantry Open @ 2:00pm
- ELL Language Camp
- Pick-Up @ 3:15
Tuesday, 4/22:
- Head Start Swimming Lessons
Wednesday, 4/23:
- Head Start Swimming Lessons
- Bess the Book Bus
- Pantry Open @ 2:00pm
- After School Clubs:
- Choir Practice, Pick-Up @ 3:10
- STEM Academy, Pick-Up @ 3:15
- Running Club, Pick-Up @ 3:15
Thursday, 4/24:
- ABC COUNTDOWN BEGINS! *See Calendar*
- Z: Zig Zag Day
- Students may wear clothing and/or accessories with a zig zag pattern
- Head Start Swimming Lessons
- 5th Grade Snack Sales @ Dismissal
- Conference Night
- 3:15pm - 6:45pm
Friday, 4/25:
- Y: Yee-Haw Day
- Students may wear country western attire
- Book Fair Preview / Opening Day
- Terrific Kid @ 7:45am
- Head Start Swimming Lessons
- Kids on the Block Presentation: 1st & 2nd Grade
- April House Meeting
ABC COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER
Dress-Up Day Guidelines:
- If not participating in the day’s theme, a school uniform must be worn.
- Jeans may only be worn on days listed and on Fridays.
- Jeans with rips, tears, and/or holes are not allowed.
- Dress code must still be followed: i.e. no tank tops, slippers, Crocs, etc.
Attendance Party!! - May 1
Students who have perfect attendance from March 24 - April 30th
will be invited to an exclusive party!!
Community School Corner
Family Cooking Class Series
RSVP - First Come, First Served! Limited Space Available!!
Join us for a fun and hands-on cooking experience designed for Edison students and their families! Each class will focus on preparing healthy, delicious meals-together!
Food Pantry
House Support Volunteers Needed
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with our Edison Quarterly House Celebrations & House Meetings each month! These schoolwide events bring our students together for fun, recognition, and community-building.
Volunteers would assist with setting up, monitoring students, and even have the opportunity to help plan some of the celebrations. To participate, you must be an approved volunteer through the district.
If you're interested in getting involved and making these events a success, please fill out this form, and we will reach out with more details. Thank you for supporting our Edison Eagles!
Please click here for a short interest survey!
Summer Learning Programs - Save the Dates
June 16 - July 24
Kindergarten Registration is Open!!
Attendance
Attendance Data
- Overall Attendance Average for the Year: 90.4%
- Percent of Chronically Absent Students: 34.3%
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 - Making Safe Choices
O - Staying On-Task
A - Having an Awesome Attitude
R - Showing Responsibility
Quarter 4: House Point Scoreboard
Points By Grade, April 14 - 17
Community Events
April 26, 2025
This event is a fun and meaningful learning experience for families!
This event is a wonderful opportunity for families to:
- Meet children’s book authors
- Enjoy hands-on art activities
- Win fun prizes
- Have lunch together
- Celebrate the joy of reading
Family Resources & Workshops
Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Website and Calendar of Locations
NEW! District Bilingual Hotline
Click Here for Flyer (English AND Spanish)
Register Now!
Registration Link: Click Here
Topics to Include:
- Fathers: Supporting You and Your Child’s Wellbeing
- The Fathers Influence on Academic Achievement
- Fathers as Role Models: Leading by Example
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
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: Click Here for Uniform Policy
- 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.