Chisholm Update

Tomorrow is May 4, otherwise known as Star Wars Day, so May the 4th Be With You! It was great to get back to a normal schedule this week as we wrapped up the OSTP exams. We've been working through make up exams this week, but overall we saw a return to normalcy this week.

We want to congratulate our Media Director, Cat Lisle, who won the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon last Sunday with a time of 2:51 over the 26.2 mile race. In true Cat form, she was back at school teaching classes and working with students on Monday. There is a picture of her below as she crossed the finish line. Congratulations Cat!

It was also great to have Charge Up this morning as we had a 2-week break because of April Day and testing last week. With the calendar moving into May, we are also beginning to to see the the end of year activities with only a few more weeks to go until the 23rd of May.

Charger Palooza was moved to this coming Tuesday, May 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 on our big playground. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate and at this time it does look more promising in regards to the outlook of having a beautiful evening. We hope you can join us for this school event as we wind down this school year. Live music from Spaghetti Eddie will help set the atmosphere and food trucks will be on site if you would like to purchase something. We will also have a shuttle system in place for you to park on the SE side of First Baptist Church, which should help with parking. This service will begin at 5:30 and run every 15 minutes until 7:45.

There is a button below that will take you to the Edukit site to order classroom supplies for the 2024-25 school year. If you order before June 15, you will receive the cheapest price and free delivery. Orders received between June 16 and July 1 will have an additional price. Supply kits ordered through Edukit will be delivered to the school before the start of the 2024-25 school year. There is also a button for 5th graders going to Cimarron to order their supplies.

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week and our PTO has some scheduled events and activities outlined below to acknowledge our wonderful staff for all their efforts working with our students throughout this year.

The 2024-25 Annual Update for returning students is now open. An email was sent out earlier this week and there is information below for you to fill out on your students for next school year. This step is vital in helping us prepare for the upcoming school year. If you aren't planning on returning for the 2024-25 school year, please contact the school 450-340-2950 and let us know.

We are starting to get some information on summer camp opportunities, which have been included in this newsletter and will be listed in future newsletters moving forward. Click the tab below that will take you to Edmond Memorial's camp offerings which begin towards the end of May and run in June. From there you will find specific information and how to sign up for camp offerings this summer.

If you know any graduating seniors that were also former Chisholm Chargers, we are welcoming them back to Chisholm on Friday, May 10th starting at 9:30 to celebrate their completion on high school. These seniors are encouraged to wear their cap and gown, they will get clapped out by our current Chisholm students as we walk the building. After the clap out we will gather in the cafeteria to take pictures and touch base with the graduates.

The Pre K & Kindergarten orientation night is scheduled for May 9. The Pre K meeting with be from 5:30 to 6:00 and the Kindergarten meeting will be from 6:00 to 6:30. Both orientations will take place in the cafeteria. This event with for Pre K and Kinder parents for the 2024-25 school and provides insight on Chisholm for new parents. Please try to find arrangement for children for this evening event.

Right after the May Lunch Menu is the listing for the last week out school outlines the manager's choice offerings for the last 4 school days of May 20 - 23.

Have a great weekend!

Thomas Higdon

The Edmond Creative - The Edmond Creative is a monthly newsletter that provides an update on Edmond Public Schools Fine Arts. The May Volume can be found by clicking this link. This can be used as a resource to discover what great things are happening, and provide information for fine arts educators throughout the month. You can also find a list of all the events scheduled throughout our district for the month on May.

Stay Safe From Strangers - May Smart Social Tip of the Month

This month’s Smart Social Tip of the Month is about your students staying safe while chatting with friends online. It focuses on an app called Discord and shares information about the app and how your student may use it. The information is available by simply clicking this link: https://smartsocial.com/post/discord-app?org=edmond

Please help us during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal by not turning right on red as you enter the parking lot from the west. This will provide those turning left from the east an opportunity to enter into the parking lot as cars move along.

Dismissal Reminder for Spring Hill/ Old Farm/ Thornbrook walkers should only be used by students that live in those areas. If your student doesn't live in those neighborhoods they need to either use bus or car rider to get home at the end of the day. We don't want to send students into a neighborhood that don't live in that neighborhood.

Calling all Substitutes - If you are interested in becoming a substitute, as a classroom teacher or classroom assistant, or even if you want to inquire more about the possibility of becoming a substitute in the future, please click on this link or you can call the school. The district has recently approved some additional incentives ( Subs now get paid twice a month and if you work 6 out of 10 days in a pay period, they can now earn an addition $100 in the pay period).

Please be advised that Edmond Public Schools' 2024-2025 Annual Update is now open. There was an email sent out to all parents yesterday.

Parents/guardians will need to complete an Annual Update for the 2024-2025 school year by logging into the Parent Portal (not the Campus Parent app). Upon login, scroll down and select "More" in the lower left corner of your portal screen, then select "Online Registration," then select "Start" on the "2024-2025 Existing Student Annual Update." You will verify your existing information and make any needed changes. The Annual Update must be completed for your student(s) to receive their 2024-2025 homeroom teacher/classroom placement in August.

For questions or login issues related to the Parent Portal, please contact your school site or email parentportalhelp@edmondschools.net. If your family will not be returning to Edmond Public Schools for the 2024-2025 school year, please let your current school(s) know or email parentportalhelp@edmondschools.net as soon as possible.

Monday, May 20 - Burgers/ Entree Salad

Tuesday, May 21 - Italian Dippers/ Entree Salad

Wednesday, May 22 - Mac and Cheese

Thursday, May 23 - Sack Lunch with Soybutter and Jelly Sandwich

May 7 - Charger Palooza (Chisholm Playground) 5:30 to 7:30 - Live music and food trucks

May 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 9 - Pre K Parent Night 5:30 in the cafeteria.

May 9 - Kindergarten Parent Night 6:00 in the cafeteria

May 10 - Former Chisholm/ Graduating Senior Clap Out at 9:30

May 14 - May Birthday Books

May 16 - 5th Grade Program at 6:00 in the cafeteria

May 20 and 21 - 3rd Grade Market Days

May 21 - Inflatable Day (Sign Up Genius will be sent out to for volunteers to help out)

May 22 - 5th Grade Recognition Edmond Memorial High School Auditorium

May 23 - Last Day of School (No Backpacks - bring sack lunches in a bag you can throw away.)

The Center for Brief Counseling is a training center for students pursuing a Master of

Education in School and Professional Counseling. The Center serves a tri-fold mission: 1)

to provide training for graduate students pursuing licensure in professional counseling; 2) to

provide counseling and services to individuals and families in Edmond and the surrounding

areas; and 3) to advance knowledge in the field of counseling.

A limited number of counseling sessions are now available. Sessions during the Spring 2024

semester will occur on Tuesday evenings at 5:15 and 6:15. There is no fee charged for these

sessions. You will be responsible for the visitor lot parking fee.

Counseling is provided by students who are completing their final semester in a graduate

counseling program. Supervision is provided by the program coordinator and clinic supervisor,

Dr. Lea Ann Garcia, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), and state approved LPC

supervisor. The Center complies with the ethical standards of the American Counseling

Association.

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact:

Lea Ann Garcia, Ph.D., LPC -- Clinic Supervisor

College of Education, Box 193

(405) 974 -5315

lgarcia6@uco.edu

Stay Safe From Strangers

This month’s Smart Social Tip of the Month is about your students staying safe while chatting with friends online. It focuses on an app called Discord and shares information about the app and how your student may use it. The information is available by simply clicking this link: https://smartsocial.com/post/discord-app?org=edmond

8:45 - Our school day begins with announcements. Parents need to sign in late-arriving students.

2:55 - Pre-K Dismissal begins

3:25 - School Dismissal beings

Mon -Fri from 8:00 - 4:00

Website: https://chisholm.edmondschools.net/
Location: 2300 SE 33rd Street
Phone: 405 -340-2950
Facebook: facebook.com/chisholmelementaryedmond