Edison Elementary Home of the Eagles

Edison is very fortunate to have 3 outstanding school counselors to help our students be the best they can by learning social and coping skills for challenges they can face growing up.  They have worked very hard to create resources for students and families to use to help them manage their emotions and achieve their life goals.

Please reach out to them if you are in need of tools to work with your student.  They will be glad to help you with services and community supports that can meet your needs.

Mrs. Clemens was AZ Counselor of the year in 2020.  She has been nominated as a Life Changer of the Year (LCOY) for her work in the community and school district.

Ms. Harrington and Mrs. Perez are working at Edison for the ADE Safety Grant which has expanded our services for our students in a big way.  It has been great for students and families to have their services.

Please visit the link to see the dates offered for our community.

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Mesa Rental Assistance- Emergency Rental and Utility Help

mesaaz.gov/erap

Paperwork completion help is available at MesaCAN    8:00-4:30

635 E. Broadway.   (Between Mesa Drive and Horne)

Questions - Call 480-644-5440   City of Mesa staff

These are links for families in need of services beyond school.

• Community Resources
• Specific Suicide/Crisis Prevention Resources

Ms. Rowley had student winners from a variety of writing contests this year.  Each contest had Edison students winning recognition and prizes for their entries.   

City of Mesa - Historical Writing Contest. 3 winners

Eme G., Seth T., & Tanner L.   Each winner got cash prizes for their entries.

AZ Law Day Contest - 3 winners

Ms. Rowley was recognized for having the most students enter the contest from the elementary level.

Edison had 2 students get honorable mention in the City of Mesa Earth Day Writing contest.  Seth T. and Elijah R. (both in 5th grade) won this honor for their entries and will be featured on our morning announcements.

Seth Thornton won honorable recognition for his History of Water in AZ essay for the MPS Voices contest.  Ms. Rowley helped to sponsor his entry in the contest.

Mrs. Perretta and her 6th grade Edison Orchestra has a screaming good time for their final concert.  A guest dancer helped with their shark attack song.

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Congrats goes out to our Kinder U teacher - Ms. Meschke for her recent recognition for Distinguished Service to Exceptional Students award.  She was nominated by her colleagues for her teaching and community service efforts.

Ms. Meschke has been serving special needs students and preschool students in MPS for over 30 years and has been a great addition to the Edison staff.  

Contests- We had three contest winners from the cafeteria’s School breakfast coloring contest.  Brandon from room 7 won a Dr. Seuss book.  Mayli from rm 13 and Adilinee from room 18 won the bikes.  About a dozen other students won prizes for their entries.

Other winners from the contest ...

Kinder- Owen, Diego, Karrigan, Myly, Nayeli and Ethan

1st Grade- Seth D. and Adulaya

3rd- Megan M. and Connor P.

4th Grade- Colton L.

5th Grade- Elijah R.

Good luck to our Edison Lego Robotics team.  They compete this Saturday, February 6th in their annual schools contest.  Thanks to their staff sponsors for helping them get prepared.

Edison's Spelling Champion- Andy Perez Sales competed last Friday in the regional competition.  He was our first ever virtual competitor and all the students had to try and type in their spelling for the given words.  Thanks for representing us Andy.

Edison students work to serve their community with their weekly efforts to collect and recycle across the Edison campus.  Soda cans, cardboard and paper are our biggest items and the volunteers from Student Council go to each room to get the cans out for Saturday pickup.  We appreciate their efforts each week to help us get our campus clean.

Edison students in grades K-6 work with this program to help them build math skills.  We are glad to keep this program for our students. Rock on Jiji!!!

Edison Staff was selected by Desert Financial to receive a grant for $3,000 to use for our staff.  Items used for the grant will improve tools for teachers to build lesson materials, lounge supplies, and replacement items like microwaves, coffee makers and sink filters to improve our drinking water. 

The presentation was Sept 28th and we are grateful for their generosity to improve the setting for our hard working teachers and staff.  It is greatly appreciated. 

Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina

Edison's Kindergarten students got to explore this year's book title with their classmates. Ms. Morris, is seen here sharing the book with her class.
 

Edison students in Mrs. Donohue and Mrs. Charnofsky's class hosted Edison volunteer Elaine Gust and her cider press for a day of apple magic.  Former Edison teachers, current staff, ASU Service Learning Interns and parents all came together to crush 40 pounds of apples into juice and learn about the science of how we get our food.

Students used their muscles to crank the wooden press and crush the apples into juice.  Students also used apple coring machines to slice apples to enjoy eating.  It was a great experience for all involved and we thank Mrs. Gust for her hours of volunteering service at Edison.  She made it a day that our students will never forget.  No blood, no spit, no snot into the press was a chant we won't soon forget.

Mr. Gregory and Mr. Bradshaw led Edison 6th graders through the NIH Club Opti-bot unit this Spring.  Students started as superheroes to get them thinking creatively.

Thanks to Mrs. Elemer and Mrs. Luebbert for sponsoring the work to have the Edison STEAM Fair in May.  The AZ Science Center also presented a design challenge for students to work on with their families.

Parents- A student returning to school following a medical visit that required sutures (stitches, staples), ace bandage (elastic bandage, sling), cast, splints, crutches, cane, walker, knee walker/scooter, or a wheelchair must provide written permission from a licensed medical provider to attend school. This written permission must include any recommendations and/or restrictions related to physical activity, mobility, and safety in the school setting. All equipment must be provided by the parent or guardian. Students returning with wheelchairs, etc. need to be able to operate the equipment without the assistance from other students.

PE Classes- Students need a doctor's note to be excused from PE or other strenuous activity after three consecutive days of a parent note.

Edison students used their PBIS/Dojo points to shop at the PBIS Store.  Room 14 pictured below after shopping and more...

Edison students dressed as their favorite book character for our site spirit day in October.  See if you can figure out who they are from these great books.

Edison has 4 staff members dedicated to helping improve our students reading skills.  They work with students of all ages to improve phonics, fluency and comprehension skills.  Students benefit from small group interaction and focused support across their skill development. 

This year they are also building a series of resources for parents to use to improve their reading practices at home.  

Kids that spend time reading are better readers.  So put down the phone and pick up a book.  Using your imagination is better than any other form of media and we stories can transport us to new places and adventures.

The following story can help students understand the purpose of masks.  It is from Tara Tuchel from www.autismlittlelearners.com

Edison Student Council sponsored Career Day for our latest school spirit event.  We have chef, teachers, nurses, doctors, construction workers, athletes and police all represented by our students and staff.