Monday, Feb 10
The Kindness and Justice Challenge continues
ELPAC Testing continues
Catalina Payment #2 Due
Final Play: Jimenez, 9:30 am
School Site Council Meeting, 4:30 pm, Zoom
Tuesday, Feb 11
Garden Classes and Garden Lunch Club
Dance Class (1st-3rd)
Final Play: Vasquez, 9:30 am
Wednesday, Feb 12
ELAC Meeting, 8:30 am, Library and Zoom
Edison Safety Committee, 3:30 pm, Library
Thursday, Feb 13
- Dance Class (1st-3rd)
Mathletes, rm. 200 (students dismissed from class at 12:20 pm)
Final Play: Melendez, 9:30 am
Friday, Feb 14
Spirit Day! Wear your Edison Swag!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Report Cards Go Home
Dear Edison Families,
I continue to be impressed with the strength, resilience, kindness, and generosity of our Edison community. Despite the challenges of the new year, our community continues to come together in support of one another. Still many parents are asking how they can help. Below are a few ways you can help our community right now:
- Keep your child healthy! We have had lots of illnesses lately. We don't want students to miss school. Read Nurse Kristen's letter below about how to stay healthy.
- Be a valet at AM drop off. No training necessary. No sign ups necessary. Just show up at 8:00 am at the front of the school and we will give you an orange vest. You will open car doors for our smiling students. A great way to start the day!
- Model and discuss kindness. Our students are engaging in the Kindness and Justice Challenge this month. This week they are focusing on Kindness. Your actions are the best teacher. Show acts of kindness to your child and ask them what they are doing to be kind.
- Attend a School or Community Event. We have lots of events that bring our community together. We especially hope to see you at our annual Fiesta Familiar on Feb 28th (there will be food, dancing. lotería, and more!)
- Give a gift card donation. The SMMPTA is collecting gift cards to help families in need. We have some families that will benefit from this. You can help our community and the larger Santa Monica community by doing this. See the flyer below.
- Donate a book to our library. There is a library wishlist below for those that would like to buy a book that students have been asking for in the library.
- Take care of yourself and your family. Most important is that you do what is needed to take care of yourself and your family. If you can't do more than that, don't worry. We know that you are doing your best. If you are someone you know needs support, please let our community liaison, Jessica Hernandez know.
We greatly appreciate each and every one of you and all that you do to make Edison that wonderful community it is!
Warmly,
Directora Ipiña
Please read the letter below from Nurse Kristen
We are seeing lots of fevers, stomach bugs, cold symptoms, and diagnosed cases of influenza in our school community. Please review Guidance for Schools: Common Signs and Symptoms for information about when to keep your child at home and when they can return to school. Students must be fever-free overnight without the use of fever-reducing medication (Tylenol, Motrin) and well enough to participate meaningfully in class before returning to school. Please alert the Health Office (kfurano@smmusd.org and d.gonzalez@smmusd.org) if your child is out with a communicable condition like influenza, RSV, COVID, or norovirus.
Hydration, adequate sleep, and a balanced diet will help keep your family healthy. Good handwashing, wearing a mask, and staying home when sick are excellent ways to prevent the spread of infection. Getting a yearly flu shot is the best way to prevent getting the flu and reduces the risk of serious complications. Safe and effective vaccines are made each year. The Flu: What Parents Need to Know - HealthyChildren.org
Please contact a health care provider if your child needs medical care. If your child needs medication at school please have their doctor complete this form SANTA MONICA – MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Medication at School Form
For more information, visit the SMMUSD Health Services page Health Services / Feeling Sick? If you have further questions or concerns, please contact the Health Office.
Progress Reports will go home Friday. These progress reports are not like what many of us experienced as children. Students do not get grades using the A-F system in elementary school. Instead, teachers are reporting on progress towards end of year standards.
Spanish Language Arts, English Language Arts, and Math will be graded on a 4 point scale.
4 - Masters Standards
3 - Approaching Mastery
2 - Making Some Progress Toward Standards
1 - Making Little Progress Toward Standards
The goal is for students to get a 4 by the end of the year. Students who are on target to meeting standards by the end of the year will get a 3 at this point in the year. Students who get a 4 now have already met the end of year grade level standard, which means they are advanced. Students getting a 2 are slightly below grade level expectations and will need an extra push to meet grade level standards by the end of the year. Students getting a 1 are far below the target at this point in the year and will need a change in their academic program. If your child gets a 1, reach out to the teacher to find out the plan and how you can support.
Other subjects will be reported on using a frequency scale (how often they perform the standard or expectation):
C = Consistently
U = Usually
O = Occasionally
R = Rarely
The progress report is mainly for the parent/guardian to know how their child is doing. It is not for the student. When speaking to your child about the progress report, start with the positive, and if there are areas of improvement, choose one to focus on. Remember, all students progress at their own pace, and we want to continue to encourage students to do their best and feel good about school and learning.
Each Wednesday, from 8:30-10:00 am, we have parent meetings in the Library. All parents are invited. Meetings are bilingual and there is a Zoom option at this link.
This week we will be hosting an ELAC (English Learner Advisory Council) Meeting. We will be discussing immigrant rights, reclassification, and other important topics. Do not miss this important meeting
See below for resources regarding immigration:
- District Resource Page: https://www.smmusd.org/Page/4238
- City Resource Page: https://www.santamonica.gov/safeathome
- Legal Assistance: (888) 624-4752 - Call this number if you or someone you know is detained.
- Immigration Workshop- Know your Rights
- Virginia Avenue Park
- February 27, 2025
- 7:00pm
Email: jessicahernandez@smmusd.org,
Phone: 310-828-0335 ext. 61-311
This year our 5th grade students will be going to Emerald Bay Science Camp. You can view the presentation from our parent meeting here.
The 2nd payment is due on Monday, February 10 in the amount of $155. If you are having difficulty making your payments, let Alicia Alvarez know.
Upcoming Important Dates:
Feb 24: Medical Forms Due and Parent Meeting #2
March 24-26: Trip Dates
- Kindergarten Reading Intervention (by invitation only)
- 1st-5th Grade Math Intervention (by invitation only)
- 4th/5th 3D Printing Enrichment (open to all 4th/5th graders)
Teachers will be communicating with families about start dates.
Our fantastic librarian, Yoly, would like to send a huge THANK YOU to all of the families that have bought books. We have gotten 55 new books! The kids have been so excited to get the books that they have been asking for. If you would like to buy a book and donate it to our library, our students would be very grateful. Click here to see our Edison Library Wishlist.
Stronger Together (English)/Unidos Somos Mas Fuertes (Spanish) Resource Fair and Speaker Series for SMMUSD Families: A Response to Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma in our Community. Helpful resources and expert guidance from service providers from local agencies. Topics include student rights, protections, and safe haven schools, student/family mental health, and effective communication strategies during trauma. Enjoy free pizza, win door prizes, and create gratitude cards for first responders. Consider bringing a gift card (Target, Amazon, MC/Visa/Grocery Store) for families impacted by wildfires. JAMS Performing Arts Center, February 12. 5:30 p.m.
Scholarships, Grants and Awards for Educators: Please share with your school sites.
Committee for Racial Justice Monthly Meetings Aimed at addressing and ending systemic racism in education, housing, health & wellness, and criminal justice. Contact Information: committe4racialjustice@gmail.com. Regular monthly workshops on the first Sunday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Family Constellation Parenting Workshops Presented by SMMUSD. During these workshops, parents will explore hidden family dynamics and understand how they shape their parenting. Through guided exercises, participants gain insights into generational patterns and challenges, ultimately empowering them to create a more positive and nurturing family environment. Uncover root causes of family issues and embark on a journey towards greater understanding and healing Contact Information: Aileen Salmaggi | asalmaggi@smmusd.org
WIN offers an award-winning model for prevention and early intervention that includes in-home caregiver-child psychotherapy paired with case management, and trauma-informed supports including family and community events, psychoeducation groups, and other community activities designed to promote safe and stable social-emotional development. WIN provides bilingual (English/Spanish) mental health therapy, intensive case management, community events, education and resources to families with young children (0-5 years old) facing adversity, in partnership with the Department of Mental Health. Contact Information: 213-290-6113 | info@winla.org | winla.org
Pico Partnership is a joint partnership between Santa Monica College and the City of Santa Monica, presented by Santa Monica College.The program is designed to meet the needs of the under-resourced youth living in close proximity to the college, and assists and motivates young residents of the Pico neighborhood to pursue an associate degree, certificate, transfer to a 4-year university, and/or employment. Offering counseling, priority enrollment, direct student aid, textbook vouchers and more. Contact Information: Student Services Center (SSC) Room S238, 1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-434-4926 | picopartnership@smc.edu
Sundays with Sounds Like LA: Presented by Sounds Like LA (formerly Santa Monica Youth Orchestra) Experience professional, tuition-free music education covering many different traditions and cultures. We aim to "sound like LA"! Information: soundslikela.org | info@soundslikela.org | 310-985-3439
SMC Emeritus is a FREE lifelong learning program of Santa Monica College designed for adults 55+ (although anyone 18+ can enroll). Emeritus serves over 3,000 students annually and offers over 140 free classes in the fields of: studio arts, literature, writing, theater arts, music, political science, health and wellness and much more.
Contact Information: emeritus@smc.edu | 310-434-4306 | https://www.smc.edu/emeritus
Youth Aztec Dance, Ballet Folklorico, Hawaiian Dance, and Belly Dance Presented by Santa Monica Ballet Folklorico at Virginia Park, Santa Monica. Open to boys and girls of all ages and cultures. Classes serve as both physical and historic forms of education, focusing on Native American and Mexican local histories of Santa Monica. Students have several opportunities to perform locally as well as throughout Los Angeles.
Parent and Me Programs For children ages 5 and under. Requires adult participation. Biological and adoptive parents, guardians, stepparents, grandparents, or other parenting relationships may attend. Programs allow adults to interact and nurture relationships during playful yet structured programs. All classes promote bonding while helping children develop cognitive, social, and motor skills and an opportunity to learn, play, and grow together. For details and/or schedule contact MalibuCity.org/Register.
Family Time Play Group Presented by Connections for Children. Fun times for children up to 5 years of age and their caregivers to participate together in playing, singing, arts and crafts, and story time. Play group leaders also facilitate sharing of resources and discussion of topics such as child development, preschool readiness, and building a community support network. Family Time is a free program of Connections for Children, Playgroups currently meet in-person on the first and third Friday of the month. Contact Information: Angelina Nguyen |angelinan@cfc-ca.org | 310-452-3325 ext. 205 | https://www.connectionsforchildren.org/families/family_time_play_groups.htm
Nature Outings for Youth: Presented by The Hummingbird Project, who use outdoor outings to improve mental and physical health and offer children chances to experience nature’s beauty and healing effects. After each outing, students get a sit-down meal at a local restaurant as they relax and enjoy each other's company after a day outdoors. Past outings have included hiking, beach walking, kayaking, and visiting beautiful Avalon in Catalina Island once a year! Contact Information: Despina Kayichian 424-209-7129, despina@thehummingbirdprojectla.org or www.thehummingbirdprojectla.org
Memories & Movement Senior Club: Exercise classes, workshops/seminars, crafts and hobbies, social time, talking with friends, guest presenters, health and wellness activities The Patio Room, Virginia Park, Santa Monica. Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Caffeinated Verse: Poetry Workshop & Open Mic: Includes a featured reader, followed by an open mic format. Malibu Main Library, Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Ripple Effect: Generative Poetry Workshop with Malibu Poet Laureate: Participants: bring a pen/notepad! Malibu Bluffs Park, Michael Landon Center, Saturdays 2-4 p.m.
Tech & Tasks: Volunteer tutors offer free help reading documents, writing letters and resumes, completing forms, navigating government websites, using mobile devices, email and more. Santa Monica Main Library, Thursdays, 2-4 p.m.
Walk-In Legal Clinic : Meet 1-on-1 with Legal Aid Foundation lawyers for help with housing and other issues. Ongoing Wednesdays, 4:30-7 p.m.
Literary Lounge- Books, snacks and music. SM Main Library, Wednesdays, 6:15-7:30
Chess Sundays: Players of all ages/levels invited.Third St. Promenade, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free US Citizenship Classes: Study the 100 Civics questions, review citizenship applications, practice dictations and prepare for the interview. SM Library/Pico Branch.
Free ESL Conversation Classes: Group classes and 1-on-1 tutoring. SM Main Library.
Social Service Assistance: Family Nutrition & Health Care Access: Meet with community health workers to sign up for benefits. Virginia Park, SM, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Feb 17: President's Day - No School
Feb 18-March 14: Winter Interims
Feb 21: Final Play (Alvarez, 8:30/Hernandez, 10:05)
Feb 21: 5th Grade Panoramic Photo, 8:30 am
Feb 28: Fiesta Familiar! 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
March 3: Final Play: Marquez, 11:10 am
March 5: Coffee with the Principal and Experts, 8:30 am
March 7: Final Play: Cachú 11:10 am
March 10: SSC Meeting, 4:30 pm
March 11: Fire Drill, 11 am
March 12: ELAC Meeting, 8:30 am
March 13: 1st-3rd Dance Performances (during PE)
March 15: Stairway of the Stars, 4 pm
March 17: Final Play: Murcia (rehearsal, 8am, show 6pm)
March 18: Final Play: Perez (rehearsal, 8am, show 6pm)
March 19: PTA Meeting, 8:30 am
March 19: Final Play: Mejia, 11:10 am
March 20: Final Play: Morales (rehearsal, 8am, show 6pm)
March 21: Jogathon (during PE)
March 24-26: Catalina Camp (5th graders)
March 26: Parent Cafecito, 8:30 am
March 26-29: CABE
March 29: Mathletes Competition, 9:00 am
March 31: No School - Caesar Chavez Day
April 2: Coffee with the Principal and Experts, 8:30 am
April 2: PTA Executive Board Meeting, 6:00 pm
April 3: Career Day
April 3: Edison presents to BOE