Edison Weekly

Building Hours

Office Hours- 8:00AM-4:00PM

Important Contact Information

Main Office: 586-439-6500

Attendance Line: 586-439-6590

Fax: 586-439-6501

Address: 17470 Sewel Ave, Fraser, MI 48026

Principal Email: kristina.wiegand@fraserk12.org

Administrative Assistant Email: shelby.barc@fraserk12.org

Staff Directory: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/Page/114

Upcoming Happenings:

• 8/26 - First Day for Students 11:30-3:30.
• 8/27 - First Full Day of School 8:30 -3:30

• 8/30 - No School - Labor Day
  
• 9/2 - No School - Labor Day
• 9/11 - Early Release Day (1:30 Dismissal)
• 9/20 - Fraser Tailgate
• 9/27 - Homecoming Parade & Football Game
  
• 10/2 - Count Day

Access the full 2024-25 Academic Calendar here!

Although the end of summer, and the hustle and bustle of the school year looming, presents our students and families with a wide array of emotions, I'm hopeful that this note finds you all well-rested, in good health, and in high spirits for the upcoming year.

On behalf of the Edison staff, we're thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all of our Eagles and families, both new and returning! We're excited to begin this journey together and are honored to partner with you throughout the year to establish a learning community where our Eagles flourish. Our dedicated staff has worked diligently over the summer to plan lessons, prepare classrooms, and ensure we are ready for the start of the new school year. The building looks wonderful and we are eager for our Eagles to fill our hallways with anticipation, our classrooms with curiosity, and our hearts with love!

It's a privilege to serve as your principal and I am very much looking forward to continuing to work collaboratively to ensure your child's success!

See you soon!

Hugs,

Mrs. Wiegand

The first day of school will be tomorrow, Monday, August 26th.

This day is a PM half day and we begin at 11:30AM and dismiss at 3:30PM. We do not serve lunch or provide snacks on this day.

YMCA School-Aged Child Care (SACC) WILL be available on this day.

Celebrate the first day of school with your student! We have printable first day signs for every grade. Click on this LINK to access them.

Be sure to use #FraserFamily when you post on social media so we can share the smiles!

Please CLICK HERE to see see our Suggested Supply Lists for this school year if you want to plan ahead!

Please see attachment below for your child's arrival and dismissal door.

Please note- On indoor lineup days (due to inclement weather), all students enter through the main entrance.

If your child has specific medical needs, please reach out to the main office prior to the start of school. In order to administer medication, consent forms must be completed. Consent forms for prescription medications must include dosage and frequency information signed by a physician. Medication, including inhalers, must be stored in the main office and not in backpacks or pockets.

In addition, if your child has a food allergy or medical condition that could potentially require treatment at school, we will need an updated 2024-25 medical plan signed by a physician.

Our Young Five, Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, and 'New To Edison' families must complete the technology agreement linked below, in order for your child to be issued a device. Please ensure that this form is completed ASAP, as we're working hard to get the ipads dispersed to our students.

Bus routes for this year are posted on our website. Please make sure to check this as we have consolidated some routes for this year due to ongoing driver shortages and your stop may have changed from last year.

Also, with several construction projects in the area, our buses may be slightly off our scheduled times. Please continue to have your students at the bus stop 10 minutes before their scheduled time.

Thank you to the many, many families that were able to attend our Meet The Teacher Night on Wednesday, August 21.

We appreciate the support, kind words, and extreme generosity in supply donations! We truly do have the best families at Edison!

Our staff joked that all of our returning Eagles grew a foot over the summer! Their sweet, timid smiles melted our hearts, as they noticed some of the changes that we made in the building over the summer and tried to get acquainted with their new classrooms!

And our new families! Thanks for bringing nothing but positive vibes on Wednesday! We were so excited to meet all of you! Edison is a special place and we can't wait to get to know all of you and watch our newest Eagles learn and grow!

Thank you all for sharing your children with us this year! We will love them like they're our own!

If you were unable to attend, or missed the Principal Presentation, I've included the slide deck below for you to review. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!

If your family is in need, we have a small supply of backpacks available free of charge. The backpacks are new and were donated to our school and some even contain supplies.

Backpacks will be set out on a table outside (weather permitting) during the first couple days of school.

Please help yourself!

6th-grade students who qualify for advanced ELA & Math placement classes at Richards Middle School (RMS) will be notified prior to September 9th. We are currently awaiting State testing results to determine eligible candidates. RMS will reach out to families once identification has been completed.

Chronic absenteeism is considered a hidden educational crisis in the U.S.

Throughout this first month of school, strive for your child to have perfect attendance (unless, of course, your child falls ill).

Although some children experience anxiety around coming to school, especially in the early weeks of the school year, it is important to keep bringing them, each and everyday- because it WILL become easier for them! Succumbing to that anxiety lays the groundwork for your child to become chronically absent. If your child is nervous about coming to school and is giving you a "run for your money" in the mornings this month, don't hesitate to give us a call and we can try to help.

Children with good attendance (9 or fewer days absent per year) typically:

*Maintain quality friendships

*Are less anxious about school

*Are more confident

*Are higher achieving

*GRADUATE!

*Experience success in the work force and in LIFE!

Remember, all absences count toward chronic absenteeism, even if you call the attendance line or provide documentation.

In Fraser, we continue to work hard to decrease chronic absenteeism- which in turn benefits ALL students!

Now more than ever, we need to address the whole child. Best practice shows that students who feel safe and secure are better prepared to engage in their learning. Therefore, we are excited to continue to use Second Step in our K-8 classes beginning in September to further strengthen our commitment to social and emotional learning. (For more information about the benefits of SEL, please check out the quick video below.)

Second Step offers weekly, age-appropriate virtual lessons for students to help them with various social and emotional skills. These weekly lessons will build on and support all of the great work we're doing at Twain to support our students. Combined with our schoolwide restorative practices and consistent PBIS expectations, we are creating a firm Tier 1 foundation for supporting all of our students' social, emotional, and behavioral development.

Please view the flyers below to learn more about the program topics, and look for additional updates from classroom teachers and ALL district newsletters.

K-5 flyer

6-8 Flyer

This year, our PTO will be led by the following officers. As always, we're so appreciative of the parents that take time out of their lives to enrich ours! Please consider joining forces with the amazing moms below to help make Edison a happier place!

• President: Sarah Moaut
• Vice President: Lisa Heckman
• Treasurer: Cierra Prophit
• Secretary: Melissa Loder

Our first PTO meeting will take place on Thursday, September 12th at 4:00PM in the Edison Media Center.

SACC is available at all six of our elementary buildings. Spaces are limited and schedules must be submitted at time of registration. Drop-in childcare is not available.

• All registration is done through the YMCA of Metro Detroit.
• CLICK HERE FOR YMCA SACC REGISTRATION .
• Search for your child(ren)’s school on the list of sites.
• Please note, half days/early releases are a separate selection than am/pm care. You can add multiple selections to your cart before you check out.
• No money is due at the time of registration.
• When you choose your schedule, the total amount for the school year will be shown. This will zero out when you check out.
• Bills are due weekly.
• Schedule changes can be made by contacting the Y at least 14 days in advance.

Schedule

• Morning Session: 7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
• Afternoon Session: 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
• Half Days: 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
• Early Release Days: 1:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Fee Structure

• Morning Session: $7.25 flat rate per child*
• Afternoon Session: $10.45 flat rate per child*
• Same Day Morning & Afternoon Session: $16.20 flat rate per child*
• Half-Day Session: $24.00 per child* for the afternoon session
• Early Release Days: $21.50 flat rate per child* for the afternoon session

*The Y offers a 10% sibling discount for every child enrolled after the first child. This is auto-applied when you register. There is also an opportunity for an additional discount based on financial need.

The State of Michigan will provide a free breakfast and lunch for all students who want them throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Although not required, we do ask that families complete the Education Benefit Form located HERE. By doing so you help ensure the school receives additional funding.

August and September breakfast & lunch menus may be found HERE.