El Semanario

Monday, March 31

• César Chávez Holiday - No School

Tuesday, April 1

• Garden Classes for Kinder/Garden Club 3rd-5th

Wednesday, April 2

• Coffee with the Principal and Experts - CANCELED
• Safety Committee Meeting, 3:30 pm, Library

• PTA Executive Board Meeting, 6 pm, Zoom

Thursday, April 3

• Career Day, 12-3:00 pm

• Edison presents to the Board of Education, 5:00 pm

Friday, April 4

• Dress as your favorite book character

Dear Edison Families,

We are beyond thrilled to share some fantastic news—Edison Language Academy has been named a 2025 California Distinguished School for our outstanding work in Closing the Achievement Gap! This prestigious honor was awarded to only 336 schools across the entire state of California, and we are especially proud to be the only school in SMMUSD to receive this recognition!

While this award is based on our students' impressive achievements in English language arts and math based on state test scores, it doesn’t tell the full story of what makes our school truly exceptional. As a dual immersion program, our students are not just mastering English—they are also learning how to speak, read and write in Spanish. They’re building socio-cultural competence by learning about the rich diversity of the world, all while developing a deep pride in themselves and their heritage. And through the arts, our students are discovering their creative voices, exploring their artistic expression, and growing as well-rounded individuals.

This recognition is a true reflection of our primary mission: to ensure that ALL of our students succeed, academically and personally. It is an honor to be celebrated for our collective efforts to provide every student with the opportunity to thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Thank you for being an essential part of this incredible journey—we couldn’t have done it without the unwavering support of our amazing students, families, and staff!

With immense pride,
Directora Ipiña

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: We are also collecting any information we need to consider when making class placements. When the teachers and principal build classes we consider: 1) the needs of individual children; 2) creating classes of equitable size with a good emotional and behavioral dynamics, a language balance, and mix of instructional needs, and; 3) separating children who may need a break from each other or who do not work well together in the same classroom. If you believe that there is information that would be important for the school to consider to make a good class placement for your child next year, please tell us using this survey. This information might include health, emotional needs, family circumstances, peer relations, etc. The principal appreciates your candor and will treat your response as confidential. However, please keep in mind that parents do NOT pick their children’s teacher. It is also not automatic that a younger child will be placed with an older sibling's teacher. We simply have too many younger siblings to make that automatic. However, if you have an older child who was placed with a teacher and you feel that the same placement for your younger child would NOT be a good fit, then please state that on the form and we will do our best to take that into consideration.

Please fill out one survey for EACH CHILD in your family enrolled at Edison.

CLICK HERE TO RESPOND

RESPOND BY FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH.

This Thursday, we’re rolling out our very first Bilingual Career Day, and we couldn’t be more excited! We're welcoming a group of amazing bilingual volunteers who will be visiting each classroom to share their careers and experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore different professions while learning how speaking two languages can open doors for their future. A big thank you to Melanie Overby (Keira’s mom in Kindergarten) for organizing this awesome event and all the parents and community members that will be participating!

This week we will be celebrating Read Across America. Students wil have guest readers from Rotary Reads during their library time, and then on Friday, all students and staff are invited to dress as their favorite book character.

Edison's first-ever Multicultural Festival will be on Friday, May 16th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. While the event is still a few months away, we're already planning this incredible celebration where each family has the chance to share their unique culture with our community.

We are looking for families to host a cultural table representing their culture. Imagine vibrant displays showcasing folk art, crafts, traditional clothing, musical instruments, photos, books, toys, and decorations—whatever brings your culture to life! Every table will offer delicious bite-sized food samples, so our students can taste the flavors of your homeland. Our students will travel through the festival with a passport, experiencing the world in one exciting afternoon.

We can’t make this event happen without YOU! Sign up now to be part of this amazing opportunity! We’ll pair families with similar heritage so you can collaborate on creating your country’s display. Let’s work together to enrich our students' understanding of their own cultures and of those around them!

CLICK HERE TO LET US KNOW YOU WANT TO BRING YOUR CULTURE TO OUR FESTIVAL

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 won't be having a meeting. We have been so busy lately, we are going to take a break and resume our meetings after spring break. Enjoy the extra time!

At Edison, we deeply value our community and are committed to ensuring that all families receive the support they need. If you’ve been impacted by the fires, immigration laws, job loss, or are in need of food or mental health assistance, please reach out to our Bilingual Community Liaison, Jessica Hernandez. She can connect you with support services available in the LA area. Don’t hesitate to get in touch – you are not alone, and we are here to help.

Email: jessicahernandez@smmusd.org,

Phone: 310-828-0335 ext. 61-311

5th grade families - If your child is already involved in a structured sport activity for a significant amount of time outsiide of school, they may qualify for ISPE. ISPE affords students the opportunity to extend physical education learning activities beyond the school campus and regular school hours. ISPE allows the student advanced study in activities not normally available in the District’s physical education program. ISPE is available for eligible students grades 6th-8th.

Click here for more information and access to the application.

Dates: June 23- July 25, 2025

Location: Franklin Elementary School

Scholarships are available for qualifying SMMUSD students.

After-care is available with CDS for an additional fee.

Online registration begins March 3 at 7:30 a.m.

Need registration support? In-person assistance is available on March 3, 7:30am-11:30am at Lincoln Middle School (1501 California Avenue).

NEW THIS YEAR: You must fill out the Medical Information Form during registration. You will need the name and contact info for your child's doctor and dentist, the name of your insurance company, and information about allergies and medications.

Visit us at summer-adventure.org

Please click here to read about the upcoming family engagement events for families whose students attend school in Santa Monica, and for all other interested families.