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Edison Language Academy – Together Through Two Languages (310) 828-0335 www.edison.smmusd.org
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ANNOUNCEMENTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 -- FALL FESTIVAL AND DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTARS EXHIBIT - What a great day it will be -- the Altars Gallery, games, carnival-style rides, fabulous food, dance and music! Volunteers still needed. Join us from 1:00-5:00 pm for a wonderful time! UPCOMING PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOPS – “Preparing for a Successful Parent Teacher Conference,” Elizabeth Ipiña (Edison) – Wed. 11/2 at 8:30 am. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join us in the cafeteria. HALLOWEEN AT EDISON – The Edison costume parade will be held Monday morning, October 31 beginning at 9:00 am. Parents will line up around the track (on the blacktop please!) and watch the costume parade. Children are invited to wear costumes to school, but please don’t wear masks on the way to school (safety issue!). Make sure your child has a change of clothes for the rest of the day. If you would prefer that your child not participate, we will have storytime in the library. Just let your child’s teacher know before 10/28.. PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES are coming at the beginning of November. We have a pupil free day on November 4 and minimum days until November 10. Please check with your child’s teacher for available appointments. Thanks to all the Families who Participated in the Blue Dog Sale! – The PTA tries to offer a variety of ways for families to support Edison so you can find the way that best fits your family’s budget. Many of our families appreciate the opportunity to involve extended family, friends, neighbors and co-workers in supporting the school. Others find it fits better to just write a check and make a direct donation, come dine at school events, or clip box tops, or register your Ralphs card. Find what works for you and participate in those that you can! If you can make a direct donation to the PTA before the end of the year, or register at Amazon Smile and Ralphs and do your holiday shopping there – that helps too. PTA is also having a holiday season raffle this year with wonderful prizes and there will be an advance sale of tickets at Fall Festival!
Addressing parent concerns or questions and fostering strong family-school communication are very important to our school. You can help us respond as quickly as possible by leaving a clear message with your name, your child’s name, your contact information and when it is best for us to contact you. For help in directing your inquiry, please see below.
Questions or concerns about your child’s academic or social progress, problematic peer relationships, homework or anything occurring in the classroom -- Classroom Teacher. Teachers all have voicemail and e-mail and reserve time to answer parent questions and talk with families about concerns. Most concerns can be best resolved at this level. Questions about ELAC, community or school resources and programs, volunteering at school, applying to Pre-K, TK, or K, or support in a meeting with school staff -- Community Liaison Yoly Gutierrez (ygutierrez@smmusd.org) or (ext. 61-312). To report an absence, or for inquiries about attendance records, attendance/truancy warning notices or calls, independent study, work permits, or school records -- Senior Office Specialist Kathy Fargnoli, kfargnoli@smmusd.org or (ext. 61-348). Concerns requiring the support of a counselor -- School Counselor Tina Gonzalez (ext. 61-319) Questions or concerns about one of the site-based child care or afterschool enrichment programs on campus -- CREST site coordinator Kim.Martinez@smgov.net or (ext.61-206) or primary childcare staff at (Jesse 61-110, Laura 61-109, or Leo 61-108) Questions about events sponsored by the Edison PTA – see the PTA Website, edisonamigos.com, or leave a message for the PTA President with the front office. Questions about school policy and services or if you have not been able to get your questions or concerns addressed by other staff – Principal Lori Orum . Call Alicia Alvarez (ext. 61-349) to schedule an appointment. Share some information about your question or concern so she can find an appropriate amount of time. If your purpose in meeting with the principal is related to a concern about your child’s teacher, you must first meet with your child’s teacher to try to resolve the problem at that level. If your call is about an urgent, time-sensitive, or confidential matter, please make Ms. Alvarez aware of that.
October 29 – 1:00-5:00 FESTIVAL DE OTONO/ Day of the Dead Altars
November 4 Pupil Free Day for Conferences
November 7-10 Minimum Days for Conferences