Hello all in the Land of the Eagles,
This is Sally Whitelock and Samantha Aragon with the weekly announcements for the Edison Eagles. Please check your email every Friday for updates from Edison!
May Edison Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AseRCUwpqvADQ2Krq9x2g6zBhPZCSnUJy3YMMDh_8n4/edit?tab=t.0
Mark your calendars
May 3 Edfest at Number Thirty Eight 3:30-7:30PM
May 5-23 Early Bird online registration for the 2025-26 school year (information below)
May 6 Skate City Night for Edison students - 6:00-8:00 pm, Admission: $7, Skate Rental: $5
May 9 4th grade field trip - Plains Conservation Center
May 14 Edison fundraising day at Sweet Cow - all day
May 14 to 16 Scholastic Book Fair in Edison’s auditorium
May 16 Field Day (K-5th grade)
May 20 RIF - PTA book give away to every Edison student
May 23 5th grade performance at 8:50 in Edison’s auditorium
May 23 Last day of Spring Enrichment Classes
May 29 ECE Field day 2:00-3:30
May 30 Talent Show
June 2 ECE Continuation at Edison at 9:30
June 2 Kindergarten Continuation at Edison at 1:30
June 2 5th grade Continuation at Skinner at 6:00 PM
June 3 Last day of school. School ends at 12:00 (lunch will be provided)
DPS 2025-26 School year calendar can be found at: https://www.dpsk12.org/page/calendars
* Please note that the first day of school for ECE & Kindergarten will be August 19.
* Edison will have 3 additional non-contact days - Nov 3, Jan 6, March 2.
* Edison bell times for the 2025-26 school year: Start time: 8:25, End time: 3:25
EdFEST
We hope to see you all at EdFeston May 3 at 3:30 at Number Thirty Eight (3560 Chestnut Pl, Denver)
This year we have a Derby-themed celebration! Don’t miss out on the fun, food, and festivities. We can’t wait to see you there, dressed to impress and ready to celebrate Edison!
If you’re planning to attend but won’t be able to arrive before 4:15 PM, please stop by after school today to pick up your wristband — this serves as your ticket for entry.
The EdFest Auction is LIVE! You don’t need to attend the event to bid or shop — anyone can join in! Share the auction link with friends, family, and neighbors —every bid supports Edison and brings us closer to our goal. Start bidding now: https://edfest.givesmart.com
Skip the Line on Saturday
The EdFest Committee will be out front all this week for early check-in. Just bring a credit card. We'll check you in, hand you your tickets, and you’ll walk right into the event on Saturday. It's fast and easy. Let’s make this EdFest our best one yet — thank you for your support!
Order School Supplies for 2025-26 now!
Did you know that you can order school supplies from the PTA now and be all prepared for the 2025-26 school year? If you order through PTA online:
* the teacher gets the exact supplies they want,
* the teachers have time to organize the supplies before the students arrive,
* there are fewer issues in the classroom since the students will have all the same supplies,
* and you don't have to do ANYTHING past clicking a few buttons!
The supplies will be shipped directly to Edison the week before school starts and volunteers will deliver your students' supply pack directly to their teacher. Edison makes a small donation per pack, which is not a lot, but it helps contribute to the PTA Fund. And yes, the supply list has been double-checked!
This is for the grade your student will be in NEXT year!
Primary Sale CLOSES: May 20th. Late Sale CLOSES: June 16th
To order supplies:
* https://sites.google.com/view/edison-elementary-pta/school-supplies
* Edisons Code: EDI023 (three letters three numbers)
Discovery Link registration for 2025-26 is now open
Registration for the 2025-26 Discovery Link opened April 29 at: https://dps.arux.app/
Three program types for 25–26:
* Fee-Based Programs (AM/PM care, camp days)
* Access Plus – sliding scale tuition based on each school’s Free/Reduced Lunch %
* Grant-Funded Sites – free for families
Have these documents ready (especially for ECE students):
* Immunization records
* Health appraisal (ECE required)
* CCCAP authorization (if applicable)
* Any info about allergies, medications, IEP/504 needs
Need help? Call our Family Support Team at 720-423-1781 or email discovery_link@dpsk12.org, Monday–Friday from 8:30–4:30.
Talent Show
Calling all 3rd-5th grade performers. If students would like to audition for the talent show, videos are due by Sunday, April 27. Performers will be announced by May 9. The talent show is scheduled for Friday, May 30, with two performances during the school day at 9:30 and at 1:30. All performers will participate in both shows.
2025-26 Registration
Online Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will take place in July/August (Date TBD). Early Bird registration will be open from families from May 5th to May 23rd. You must have a Parent Portal account to register online.
* If you need to open a Parent Portal account so you can do online registration, as well as have access to other important information about your student, go to myportal.dpsk12.org and click on 'Create an Account'. You will need your student’s DPS ID# to start your account. You can call Edison's office at 720-424-7780 or email Michelle Miller in the office at michelle_miller@dpsk12.org, or Barbara Schrant at maria_schrant@dpsk12.org, to get your student’s ID#.
* If you forgot your Parent Portal password click on the forgot password link.
* If you have any other trouble logging in (you must log in at least once every six months to keep your account active), you can ask for help by emailing portalteam@dpsk12.org or calling the portal hotline at 720.423.3163. Only caregivers in the primary household can do registration.
If you do not have computer access you will need to come to Edison to complete your student’s annual registration. We’ll have registration at Edison on August 6 from 9:00-3:00. If your address has changed please bring a new proof of address (current Xcel or water bill or lease or mortgage statement)or upload the proof with your online registration, and if your child has had additional immunizations please bring an updated record or upload with online registration. Otherwise all you’ll need are names and phone numbers for anyone you want to be on your child’s emergency/pick up list.
Discovery Link Store
Please come support the Edison Discovery Link annual store! Money raised will pay for the Discovery Linkr end of the year field trip. Menu coming soon. The Discovery Link store opens on February 7th!
* When: Thursdays and Fridays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
* Location: Outside of the lunchroom if weather permits if not we will be in the lunchroom.
* Ends: May 16th
* Payments: Cash and Venmo only
Scholastic Book Fair
The Edison Scholastic Book Fair is back. This fair is a buy one book, get one book free fair. It’s a good time to stock up for summer reading! The book fair will be open:
* Wednesday, May 14th: 7:45 - 8:30 and 3:30 - 4:30
* Thursday, May 15th: 7:45 - 8:30 and 3:30 - 4:30
* Friday, May 16th: 8:00 - 4:00 (Stop by during Field Day!)
Don't want to send your students to school with cash? Add money to their E-wallet and they will be all ready to shop at the fair.
Field Day
Hope you are all getting excited for Field Day on May 16. Please join us to watch a fun day of competition!
Schedule:
* 8:45-10:45 AM - Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 4th grade
* 1:20-3:20 PM - 1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade
Mr. Auday has scheduled the fire truck to come to Edison at the end of the day again this year. Please be aware that students may get VERY wet. If your child has an after school activity (Discovery Link or enrichment class, etc) please send a change of clothes.
*** From the PTA ***
Support Our School with a Shine!
Now through May 31, get your car sparkling clean at Gleam Car Wash on 38th and support our school at the same time! A portion of all purchases made through our special link goes directly to benefit Edison. Don’t forget—your wash must be purchased using the link below to count toward our fundraiser. Let’s suds up for a great cause!
* https://wlink.live/2025_edisones
Volunteers Needed
* Fifth Grade Continuation - Volunteer Opportunities - Let’s give our 5th graders a great send-off!
Fourth grade families who volunteer this year get priority seating next year when it’s their turn. Help Needed: Buying decorations (you’ll be reimbursed), Setup, refreshments, and cleanup Volunteer for 5th Grade Continuation
* ECE & Kindergarten Continuation - Volunteer Opportunities - Graduation for our youngest learners is on June 2nd (ECE at 9:30 AM, Kinder at 1:30 PM at Edison). Help Needed: Buying or gathering decorations/gifts (donations welcome!), Setting up and taking down decorations, Volunteer for ECE + Kinder Continuation
* PTA Community Service Project – Let’s Get Growing! - We’re excited to kick off our brand-new PTA Community Service Projects, and our first one is going to be a blast! Save the date and RSVP below: Friday, May 9th (after school) – weather permitting – we’ll be getting our hands dirty and our hearts full as we beautify the three garden beds connected to the school by the organizers of the Edison Community Garden. Bring your gardening tools, seeds, and creative signs or markers to help make our garden beds bloom with personality and pride! Hold the date: Friday, May 23rd as a backup (or to finish what we started). Let’s dig in and grow something beautiful together!
RSVP Here : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FACA929A7FE3-56377224-ptacommunity
* 100 Year Celebration - Next fall, our school will be celebrating a HUGE milestone – 100 years of Edison! We want to make this anniversary extra special, and we need your help to bring Edison’s history to life and throw an unforgettable celebration. We’re looking for volunteers to help plan the festivities, share stories from the past, and help us throw a fantastic community event. If you’re passionate about Edison’s history and want to be part of the fun, we’d love to have you join the planning committee!
* Let’s make Edison’s 100th birthday a celebration to remember! Sign up below if you are interested https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FACA929A7FE3-54691414-edisons
Community Information
*** For students ***
* DPS Summer Academy - Open to all rising 1st-5th graders. DPS is offering a summer half day option for FREE (full day is $5/day). Dates: June 9 - July 3. Breakfast and lunch included. Families can sign up at www.dpsk12.org/page/summer-connections
* Discovery Link Summer Camp Programs: Discovery Link offers engaging summer camps for students ages 5–12 at locations across Denver. Registration Information: Registration for Summer Camp opens Jan. 22, 2025 on our new family registration and calendar platform or at https://elcs.dpsk12.org/o/equity/page/discovery-link-before-and-after-school-program
* Chess Camps - is offering chess camps this summer. For more information: https://palschess.com/
* Camp Galileo is gearing up for a summer filled with fun machine runs, silly opening ceremonies, and STEAM projects galore. Enroll now with code EDISON50CO to save $50 per week—future purchases only at galileo-camps.com. Download our Fun in Full Bloom spring activity PDF and get crafting with some DIY innovation!
* Skate City Summer Cards are available again this summer! Get one for everyone in your family for $5 each, and then skate all summer for just $1 per session. (Skate rental is extra.) Get yours here: https://us.partywirks.com/storefront_express/main/vendor/skate_city_colorado/520/inquiries/3926
* Avalanche Soccer Club Summer Camp: Half day instructional soccer camp June 9-12 at Applewood Park in Golden. Visit avalanchesoccer.org for more information
* Circus Summer Camps at the Denver Circus Collective! Our camps are designed for kids and teens ages 7-17 to explore the fun and creativity of circus arts, including aerial skills, juggling, acrobatics, and more. Learn more at: circuscollective.com/camps
* City of Edgewater - Check out Fall Sports Camps - go to www.PlayEdgewater.com
*** For caregivers ***
* DPS Family and Community Engagement (FACE) - Please find resources that may be helpful here: https://face.dpsk12.org/o/communityengagement/page/community-resources
* DPS Community Hubs - Family resources - For more information go to: https://face.dpsk12.org/page/community-hubs/
* Way to Go Schoolpool Registration - Join Edison’s Schoolpool program to connect with other families to carpool, walk or bike to school together. Looking for help getting your student to and from school or want to find them a buddy to commute to school with? We are pleased to partner with Schoolpool, a free program to make it easier to get to school. Signing up is simple! 1. Go to https://mywaytogo.org/#/ and create an account and enter your address or intersection. 2. Add comments to indicate interest. 3. Find and contact interested families. Privacy and security: Edison and Schoolpool do not run background checks, confirm valid driver’s licenses, or assess insurance coverage on participants. Potential users are advised to screen participants to their personal satisfaction and check their own insurance coverage for carpooling to ensure that they are covered under these voluntary arrangements. Schoolpool does not provide drivers, vehicles, or insurance.
School Information:
The Edison school day is 8:30-3:30 (Breakfast - 8:00-8:25, No supervision on the playground before school)
Attendance Line: 720-424-7784 (Please call and leave a message w/ student name, teacher name, reason for absence) or log absence on Parent Portal through myportal.dpsk12.org
School lunch menus can be found at: https://www.dpsk12.org/o/foodservices/page/lunch-menus
* Scroll down below the picture and choose your language under Elementary School
Discovery Link information: https://elcs.dpsk12.org/page/discovery-link-before-and-after-school-program
DPS 2025-26 school calendar: https://www.dpsk12.org/page/calendars
Edison website: http://edison.dpsk12.org/
Volunteer Application: If you wish to volunteer for Edison this school year, you must complete the volunteer application (Edison Code: e9x8to9). https://app.sterlingvolunteers.com/en/Candidates/Account/Register
Sally Whitelock, Principal
Samantha Aragon, Assistant Principal
Office support: Michelle Miller and Barbara Schrant
Office phone:
720-424-7780 (Office hours: 8:00-4:00)