El Semanario

Monday, December 9

• Parent Singing Club, 8:30-9:30 am

• 4th Grade SMC Dance

• Primary Music Informances (see schedule below)

• 4th Grade Music Informance, 2 pm, Music rooms

• No 5th grade music class today due to 4th grade performance

Tuesday, December 10

• Garden Classes and Garden Club
• 5th Grade SMC Dance

Wednesday, December 11

• ELAC Meeting 8:30-10 am, Library
• 4th Grade SMC Dance Performance, 10 -10:50 am

Thursday, December 12

• 5th Dance SMC Performance, 10-10:50 am

• NO PLAYGROUND CLUB TODAY!

Friday, December 13

• Primary Music Informances (see schedule below)
• 5th grade music rehearsal (no 4th grade music class)
• Spirit Day! Wear your Edison swag.

Dear Edison Families,

We are entering the time of year when we make our final push to recruit fantastic new families to join the Edison community and we need your help!

For our dual-language program to succeed, it's essential that we enroll a balanced number of Spanish and English-speaking students in PreK, TK, and Kindergarten. While we receive many applications from English-speaking families interested in bilingual education, we’ve seen a decrease in applications from Spanish-speaking families. This isn’t because our program isn’t a great fit for Spanish-speaking families, but rather because the demographics in our neighborhood are changing and there is a lack of understanding about how our model works and the unique benefits it offers.

Here’s why our dual-language program is especially beneficial for Spanish-speaking students:

• Bilingual and Biliterate: Students in our program will not only speak two languages, but they will also read and write at a high academic level in both languages.
• Cultural Affirmation: Our program celebrates and affirms students’ cultural backgrounds, elevating the Spanish language and the rich traditions of those who speak it. Students of Hispanic heritage will see their identities reflected in both the curriculum and the school community.
• Higher English Proficiency: Spanish-speaking students at Edison score higher in English than their peers at other schools. This may seem surprising since our students spend part of their day learning in Spanish, but it’s because we teach with a focus on language transfer. By leveraging Spanish as an asset, we help students build strong connections between both languages. Our highly skilled teachers ensure that every moment of English instruction is meaningful and impactful.

PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT OUR PROGRAM TO SPANISH-SPEAKING FAMILIES THAT LIVE OR WORK IN SANTA MONICA!

You can share information directly, or pass along our digital recruitment flyer below. Together, we can raise awareness, help students thrive, and ensure that our program continues to grow and succeed.

Thank you for your support!

Gratefully,
Directora Ipiña

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 (although in person attendance is recommended).

This week we will be hosting ELAC (English Learner Advisory Council). We will be talking about the Safety Plan, Our Plan for English Learners, Recruitment, and we will be celebrating the end of 2024.

Check the schedule below for upcoming winter performances. Make sure to check in at the front office before entering campus. On very busy days, we will put a table out front for check in. We look forward to seeing you!

• Dec 16: Earthquake/Fire Drill, 9 am

• Dec 16: 5th Grade Music Concert, 2 pm

• Dec 16-20: Holiday Bazaar in Library

• Dec 16-20: Holiday Spirit Week (specifics to come)

• Dec 23-Jan 3 Winter Recess

• Jan 6-24: STAR Winter Assessment Window

• Jan 16: PreK Orientation, 5:30 pm

• Jan 18: TK/K Orientation, 10:30 am

• Jan 20: MLK Holiday - No School - Community Service Day on Campus

• Jan 21: TK/K Orientation, 5:30 pm

• Jan 23: TK/K Orientation, 5:30 pm

• Jan 29: Kindness and Justice Challenge Assembly