Post on 06-Nov-2020
Welcome to Edison Middle School
Home of the Panthers!
Our MissionOur mission is
to cultivate the unique potential
of each childin a nurturing and
collaborative environment.
Edison cares
Locker Set-Up• August 16th:
– 6th Grade Locker Set-Up - 8-11 a.m.
• August 16th: – 7th / 8th Grade Locker Set-Up - 12-2 p.m.– 6th Grade welcome to explore building
• August 20: – Alternate Locker Set-Up (if missed on 8/16)– All grades - 3-4 p.m.
• August 20st: – PTA’s Welcome to the Den– 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Locker Set-Up 1. Schedule - Print from ParentVUE2. Health Office
– Physical, Immunizations– Medication Release– Dental exam by May 15, 2019
3. Locker # and Lock– Bring locker shelf
4. Bus Route Information (can access online)5. School Supplies (if ordered in advance)6. PE Uniform (order in advance or day of)7. PTA Spirit Wear
Mark Your Calendar!● August 22: First Day of School!
– Survivor: Edison – Team-building activities with other 6th graders– School Tours, Locker, Cafeteria & Organization Tips, Q & A
● August 23:– IDs and Yearbook Pictures in PE– Envelopes will be sent in mail– IDs are used for bus pass, library card and printing
● August 29: – Curriculum Night, 7:00 p.m.
● September 6: – Taste of Edison (Club Info Night), 7:00 p.m.
Students Arrive• Walk• Bike
– bike racks located near 6th grade doors
• Bus • Parent drop off
– no cars allowed to pass when buses are present
– consider alternate drop- off location
Breakfast• Served everyday at 7:30! • Enter Door 13• Entrée + milk + fruit or juice = $1.25• Reduced breakfast = $.30 • Free lunch? Breakfast is FREE, too!• Running late? Grab & Go!
– School breakfast is allowed in 1st period class!
6th Grade Entrance – Door 18Bell rings at 7:50 to enter
Lockers
• Each student is assigned two lockers and locks– a hallway and PE
• Please have your child practice opening combination lock over the summer!
Cell Phones
Not allowed during the school day.
Lunch• 6th Grade: 10:26-10:56• Eat 15 min/recess 15 min• Bring your own or buy• Cash or prepaid account
MySchoolBucks.com
• Allergy-free table • Bag lunch on 1st day
recommended• Teachers explain lunch
procedures on 1st day
SAMPLE 6th Grade Schedule8 period day + Lunch
* 4 minute passing period *1st Period 8:00-8:45 English/Language Arts (2-period block)
2nd Period 8:49-9:34 English/Language Arts
3rd Period 9:38-10:23 Math
10:26-10:56 Lunch
4th Period 10:59-11:44 Science
5th Period 11:48-12:33 Social Studies
6th Period 12:37-1:22 Foundations or Band/Orchestra/Chorus
7th Period 1:26-2:11 PE (3 quarters) / Health (1 quarter)
8th Period 2:15-3:00 Exploratories- Music, Art, Drama, Collaboration & Leadership
- Rotates quarterly
*If your child has changed his/her mind about Band/Chorus/Orchestra, please let us know
ASAP!! No changes after last day of 2017-18 school year.
Attendance & Guidance Office
Sick? Coming in late? Need to leave early? Call or send a note - no emails, please!
Mrs. UhrinAttendance Secretary
& Registrar
Student ServicesHere to help you with your academic and social emotional needs!
Mrs. McFarland7th Grade Counselor
Mr. Hower 8th Grade Counselor
Ms. Menza
Mrs. Millard School Psychologist
Mrs. Schwartzhoff School Social Worker
The Health Office
Mrs. ChestnutCertified School Nurse
Registered Nurse
Main Office Staff
Mrs. McAuslan Principal’s Secretary
Mrs. Boyd Asst. Principal’s
Secretary
*Fees & Waivers*
Ms. Howard Office Secretary
*Locks & Lockers**Lost & Found*
Mrs. Bednar Principal
Miss Humphris Assistant Principal
Administration
Library Learning Center
Mrs. Wentzloff LLC Director
Edible Book Festival Book Fair
All School ReadCaudill Challenge
Battle of the Books
Great place for parents to volunteer!
Special Programs and Assemblies
Asia Day &Medieval
Day
Sports & IntramuralsOpen to 6th Graders
Sports: – Cross Country– Wrestling
- Must have a current sports physical on file.
- Athletic fees are ~$125 per sport.
- Intramurals meet Mon.-Thurs. from 3:15-4:15. Bus riders can take the activity bus home.
- No fee or physical required.- Listen for announcements!
Intramurals: – Floor Hockey– Basketball– Volleyball– Soccer– 6th Grade Games
Opportunities in the Arts• Art Club• Band• Fall Play• Jazz Band• Chamber Orchestra• Orchestra Tutoring• Percussion Ensemble• Show Choir• Variety Show
Clubs and Activities
• Battle of the Books• Chess Club• Creative Writing Club• Edison News• Environmental (E) Club• STEM Club • Student Council• Tech Crew• Yearbook
Communication• Website / Calendar• Blackboard Connect
– Weekly Edison Updates – Occasional voicemails
• Be sure email addresses and phone numbers are up-to-date in ParentVUE
• ParentVUE/StudentVUE– Ask your children to manage
• App• Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Handbooks• Distributed by 6th grade teachers in first
week• Also online - Middle School Handbook• Replacements for $5 in guidance office
• Provides information about • Middle School Program• District attendance and discipline policies• Assignment notebook
Please review, sign and return Parent Consent Form in the back
Handbooks
Handbooks
Parent Conferences
• Can be initiated by parents or teachers
• Can be held at any time during the year
• Scheduled Parent-Teacher Conferences in the fall. Dates TBD.
Our PTA is a network of Edison families and staff working together to make our school the absolute very best.
Nothing to buy, bake, sell or bid on.
The Easiest way to support us:
Just Join!
So, what exactly does the PTA do?
We fund and support :
•Curriculum-based programs and equipment•Field trips and guest speakers•Band, orchestra and show choir•School clubs•Panther Nights, dances and other socials•Library support and staff appreciation•8th-grade Moving On...and lots more!
We'd love all Edison staff and families to be PTA members to support our school.
Membership is only $15 per family and includes the Edison directory app.
Join today!
Parent “To Do” List
1. Complete Online Registration and Pay Fees2. Order PE Uniform
- Wheaton Sports Center- Will be delivered to school- Deodorant, undergarments
3. Order/Purchase School Supplies- Large locker shelf/organizer encouraged
4. Health Physical, Immunizations, Dental Exam5. Tell us about your child (handout) - Please
turn in to your 5th grade teacher by May 18.6. Have your child label their sweatshirts, lunch
boxes, binders, gloves, hats, shoes!
Your Child’s Summer “To Do” List
1. Practice opening combination lock2. READ3. Memorize math facts4. Go outside and PLAY!
Join us for our Summer Book!
• PTA officers and I saw author speak last fall.
• Edison staff and parents are encouraged to read it over the summer months.
• We will schedule a Book Club meeting in the fall for staff and parents to discuss.
• Copies available tonight for $17.27
8 Things Kids Need to do *By Themselves* by the Time They’re Teenagers
- http://redtri.com/stop-doing-these-8-things-for-your-teen-this-school-year/?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=NATL&utm_campaign=FB-NATL
7 Parenting Behaviors That Stop Students from Being Successful
- https://usefultipsforhome.com/life-tips/7-parenting-behaviors-stop-success-children/
Helpful Parenting Articles
“Skills Middle School Kids Need To Survive”– http://www.heraldonline.com/living/famil
y/article64044962.html
“What Do Students Lose by Being Perfect? Valuable Failure”
– http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/08/12/what-do-students-lose-by-being-perfect-valuable-failure/