The 929-November 6, 2024

Good afternoon,

I hope everyone has had a nice start to this four-day week! Attached here, you will find the Family Engagement Survey for Edgewood. Thank you to the 25 people who have completed it so far. We’re aiming for at least 200 responses, as the feedback helps us set meaningful goals, identify strengths, and recognize areas for growth at Edgewood.

We encourage as many people as possible—even members from the same household—to participate before Thanksgiving Break. I’ll continue to promote the survey weekly. I truly appreciate your help and cooperation.

All my best,

Louis Kotvis

Edgewood teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, and staff work tirelessly to support our students. If you would like to recognize a staff member for their hard work, please complete this form. We’ll pass along your message. Thank you in advance for acknowledging the hard work of our Eagle staff.

Doreen Green secretly possesses the powers of a squirrel… and the powers of a girl! Most of the time, she uses her amazing abilities to fight crime and to be as awesome as possible, but now that she's going off to college, her priorities have changed. Can she make lasting human friendships and still keep her superhero identity a secret?

Performances in the Edgewood Auditorium.

Monday 11/18 at 7pm

Tuesday 11/19 at 7pm

Purchase tickets online at https://edgewoodms.seatyourself.biz

We’re excited to announce our upcoming Theme Days to promote school spirit and student excitement! Participation is voluntary, so join in if you’d like and have fun showing your school pride.

Monday, November 18th - Pajama Day
Wear your pajamas or comfy clothes to school! Don’t forget the bunny slippers!

Tuesday, November 19th - Teacher-Student Switch Day
Students can dress up like teachers, and teachers will try to dress up like students! This can be a specific teacher or student or a fun, general style.

Wednesday, November 20th - SSB Theme Day
Each SSB group will choose a theme and dress up together! (Ideas include Beach Day, Superhero Day, and more!)

Thursday, November 21st - Holi-Day
Dress up to celebrate your favorite holiday! Ugly Christmas sweater? Go for it! Miss Halloween? Bring back that costume!

Friday, November 22nd - Final Flannel Friday
It’s our last chance to celebrate fall! Go all out in as much flannel as you can find!

We hope to see lots of spirit and creativity!

We are excited to give parents all the details regarding parent teacher conferences. Please reference this for dates, times and logistics.

Picture retakes and/or makeup photos will take place on Friday, November 15th, in the cafeteria from 8:00 to 10:30. All students need to do is bring their original photos to ensure they do not get charged again for the photos.

Join us for the 14th Annual Day of Giving on Saturday, 12/7. For detail, read here!

• Edgewood Middle School partners with the Lake County Health Department to provide an underage drinking prevention campaign for both students and parents. Students get different messages via posters and newsletters throughout the year as well as interactive activities. The campaign is supported by a Youth Advisory Committee to help inform the campaign. You can find the monthly content for the parent campaign in the newsletter link below. You can also see the student campaign materials, parent campaign materials, and more on prevention112.com.

• Please take our Parent Survey to help inform the parent campaign!

• Parent Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/tz5hqa

Nominate an outstanding teacher at Edgewood Middle Schools, North Shore School District 112, for a chance to win the Highland Park Community Foundation Golden Apple Award! Please see this attached document for nominations! Paper Copies available in the office and submissions due by Friday, November 15, 2024, at 5:00 P.M

Don't forget to register your student for High School! The deadline is THIS Friday.

All of the necessary information can be found on this District 113 Online Enrollment Registration page link, including the link to begin the enrollment: ENROLLMENT AND ONLINE REGISTRATION page.

Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming the Class of 2029 Giants!

Edgewood Middle School will be participating in a district-wide initiative to earn the designation as a No Place for Hate school. No Place for Hate, an initiative by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), provides Pre-K–12 schools with a framework that supports students, administrators, teachers, and families in creating long-term solutions for fostering an inclusive and equitable school climate.

Through this framework, schools work to:

• Build inclusive, safe communities where respect and equity are prioritized, allowing all students to thrive.

• Empower students, faculty, administrators, and families to take a unified stand against bias and bullying by integrating new and existing programs under a powerful, cohesive message.

• Communicate a strong, unified message that every student has a place where they belong.

We look forward to keeping you updated on Edgewood’s progress toward this important designation.

Please note that all lost and found items will be donated after Thanksgiving break. We have encouraged students, and will continue to encourage them, to check for their belongings daily. Students have received reminders during announcements, and written reminders are posted at the front of the school. Lost and found items will also be available for viewing on the first day of in-person conferences.

Join us on November 19, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Highland Park High School Auditorium for a special event featuring Dr. John Duffy, a clinical psychologist, author, and expert in parenting and personal growth. Dr. Duffy will share insights on the unique challenges modern parents face, including navigating social media, academic pressures, and mental health concerns. His practical advice will help parents connect with and support their children in today’s fast-paced, often overwhelming world.

This event is free and open to all families, co-sponsored by Districts 113, 112, and 109 in partnership with the Deerfield Parent Network.

REGISTER

Day of Giving

Fundraising Goal: $1500 | Funds Raised to Date: $1085

Help us meet our goal by making a donation here: Day of Giving Donation

Food Days Deadline

The deadline to place an order, or make changes to next week's Food Days service is Thursday, November 14 |10:00am. Link directly to Lunch Solutions here: Lunch Solutions

For more information about PTO activities and events, including those outlined above, please follow this link to the PTO website: Edgewood PTO

Questions and feedback for the PTO can be directed here: edgewoodpto112@gmail.com