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November 6th Newsletter
The Edison Library's Two-Sentence Scary Writing Contest was really, REALLY scary! The winners, announced on Halloween, were Colt Horvath (2nd), Annie Isherwood (3rd), Mia Miller (4th), Clara Danielson (5th), Mrs. Brogni (Edison/Madison Staff) and Mrs Sutherlin (Edison Parents). Thanks to ALL the students, staff members and parents who submitted two-sentence scary stories!
Please join us at our next general PTA meeting on TUESDAY 11/12/23 at 6:00pm at the school. We'd love to see more people attend these meetings to stay up-to-date on the latest and to connect with other parents!
Stock the Lounge:
Reminder to 5th grade families to sign up for Stock the Staff Lounge. Please drop off items this week (by 11/8) with Evelyn (front desk) during school hours, or have them shipped to the school "Attn: Evelyn Rodriguez" (246 Fair Ave). Thank you immensely for your support and generosity. Our staff puts in tremendous effort, so let’s make sure they know just how much we value and appreciate them!
Sign up here:
Dads' Club:
Our November event is confirmed for Thurs, 11.21.24, from 7:30-10 Darts Night at the Elmhurst Brewing Company. Register for Dads' Club email updates: Edison Dads' Club Sign-Up. Questions about Dads' Club? Contact Larry Reedy.
Coming home to you soon will be your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser. Get a head start, and start ordering keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online NOW, if you like!
Simply search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order!
Order by: 11/26/2024
Upload additional art if you like, using Art Upload!
If you have questions, contact customer care online or the Edison PTA Square 1 Art Coordinator, Vicki, victorialwjames@gmail.com
Thank you for supporting our school!
Dave and Busters:
Hey there! Edison PTA is pumped to launch our Dave & Buster’s Power Card Fundraising Campaign! When you purchase a Dave & Buster’s Power Card from our fundraising page, 50% of your order directly supports Edison PTA! Whether it’s classic arcade thrills, action-packed racing, or multiplayer challenge, enjoy endless gaming fun at any Dave & Buster’s location nationwide when you purchase your Power Card at the link. Don’t forget to share it with friends and family to join in the fun!
LAST CHANCE: Reflections Entries Due TODAY!
Wednesday, November 6th is the last day your children can submit an entry for the Reflections arts program! Give your children the chance to be recognized for their artistic talents and submit an entry this week. As a reminder, they can choreograph a dance, produce a film, write a poem or story, compose a song, take photos, or create a piece of visual art, then explain how it relates to this year's theme, "Accepting Imperfection". Our students have been recognized at the local, state and national level in recent years. This is a great way for your kids to earn recognition for their artistic talents. Don't let this opportunity pass for your children! Entrees are due by Wednesday, November 6th, in the school office. For more information and entry guidelines, visit the PTA Council website https://www.elmhurst205.org/page/pta-council
Save-the-Date!
Mark your calendars for this year's Book Fair (dates and times below)! The fair is a great opportunity to encourage reading, and the perfect chance for some early Christmas shopping. Soon, we'll share a sign-up for volunteers to work the fair. Time commitment is small and it's a great way to support this fundraiser (did you know the money raised goes toward replenishing the shelves of our Edison Library with new books?) while getting kids excited about books! And new this year - teachers will be taking their classrooms through the Book Fair before it opens and help them fill out a Wishlist to bring home! Be sure to ask your students about it that week!
Email Erin Danielson or Noelle Bauer with any questions.
Thursday, November 21: 3 - 6 pm
Friday, November 22: 3 - 6 pm
Monday, November 25: 4:30 - 8 pm (stop by during Parent-Teacher Conferences!)
Enclave Coworking PTA Fundraiser - Now Through 11/30!
Looking for a workspace outside your home that takes out the long commute? Enclave Coworking recently opened in Elmhurst at 100 N Addison Ave, offering private offices, a comfortable coworking lounge, phone rooms and 24/7 secure access, so you can be productive and work near what matters most.
Now through the end of November, Enclave will donate 20% of the first month's membership fee back to the Edison PTA when anyone signs up using promo code EDISONPTA. Sign up here for a free tour to see the space for yourself!
Reach out to Dave Bauer with questions.
MADISON MINI DUKES NEED YOUR SUPPORT THIS WINTER
Hello D205 PTAs! The weather is getting colder which means it is time for the annual Madison PTA Winter Needs Drive! We are committed to ensure that no Little Duke goes without warm clothes this coming winter, so we are supplying snow pants, boots, gloves, and hats to all Madison students in need. We have had more students (47) qualify and request help than ever before, so any support you can provide would be greatly appreciated!
Please shop our Amazon wish list here - all items ship to the PTA and are distributed anonymously: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3P8GKH6I4VERZ
You can also give directly through GiveBacks: https://madison.givebacks.com/store/items/1092175
Thank you very much for your support! Don't hesitate to email madisonpta.205@gmail.com with any questions.
Save the Date!
Edison Trivia Night premieres for one night only on January 11th, 2025!
This year’s theme is The Movies. Tickets will go on sale in November.
Don’t miss out on one of the PTA's biggest fundraisers of the year!
Questions? Contact victorialwjames@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE: SUMMER RECREATION OPEN HOUSE
REACH Parent Group
Thank you to Mr. Dave Beedy, D205 Director of STEM Education, who spoke to the REACH Parent Group on 10/17/24 regarding "Changes To Grade 6-12 Math Curriculum, Instruction, and Programming." See Mr. Beedy's slide presentation here and the RPG 10/17/24 Meeting Minutes here.
11/23/24 - 845-11am-ICCP Math Contest for Grades 6-8.
12/4/24-Wed. - 7-8:30pm - Next Reach Parent Group Meeting: Academic Transitions - Middle School-to-High School. Want some insight into how students can successfully transition from middle school to high school academics? What are the common pitfalls? How can students learn to efficiently manage their time? What resources are available? Do you have questions about rising freshman course selection? All D205 Parents are welcome to attend this meeting to hear from a panel of current York freshmen/sophomore students, York Assistant Principal for Instruction-Adam Roubitchek, Ed.D, & Jen Zacharias-RPG Parent & Executive Functioning Expert from Beyond the Classroom. Check the REACH Parent Group website for more information, and stay tuned for meeting location to follow. (You do not have to have a student in the REACH program to attend this meeting.) Please note - this meeting date was originally scheduled for Thurs. 11/21/24 and has changed to Wed. 12/4/24.