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Edmondson Update

A message from Mr. Berg Friday, November 14th, 2025

Edmondson UpdateA message from Mr. Berg Friday, November 14th, 2025

Important Dates

Tuesday, November 18th- PTA Meeting 3:30-4:30pm

Wednesday, November 19th Pozole and Potluck at Crossroads Church

Save the Date for Pozole and Potluck!

Wednesday, November 19th from 5:30-7:00pm at Crossroads Church!


Bring a pot of pozole, an entree, or side dish to share with our Edmondson community. Play BINGO and win a turkey or other raffle prize. Sign up at the link below!

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Edmondson's Annual Pozole/Potluck Dinner & BINGO Night

It's time to gather for food and BINGO fun before we head into Thanksgiving Break!  We'd appreciate your RSVP so we can plan accordingly (but we'll still welcome families who haven't sent an RSVP).  To enter your information, click on the "Sign Up" button, then click on "Save and Continue" and enter your information.   CrossRoads Church will provide Dessert and Drinks and serving utensils: let us know if you will be bringing an entree or side dish (to serve 6-8 people).  Please arrive at 5:15-5:20  if you're bringing a dish to share (If you bring your own serving utensil, please mark it with your name on it.)  $2/child; $3/adult if you prefer not to contribute food ¡Es hora de reunirnos para disfrutar de la comida y la diversión del BINGO antes de las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias! Agradeceríamos que confirmaran su asistencia para poder planificar adecuadamente (pero también daremos la bienvenida a las familias que no hayan confirmado su asistencia). Para introducir tu información, haz clic en el botón «Registrarse», luego haz clic en «Guardar y continuar» e introduce tu información.    La iglesia CrossRoads proporcionará el postre, las bebidas y los utensilios para servir: háganos saber si traerán un plato principal o una guarnición (para 6-8 personas). Por favor, lleguen entre las 5:15 y las 5:20 si traen un plato para compartir. (Si traen sus propios utensilios para servir, por favor, marquen su nombre en ellos). 2 $ por niño; 3 $ por adulto si prefieren no contribuir con comida.       Traducción realizada con la versión gratuita del traductor DeepL.com

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A Sean of Peace and Love

You are cordially invited to our Edmondson Elementary School's All School Musical Program, "A Season of Peace & Love". This musical program will feature all Edmondson Elementary Students grades K-5 in a beautiful musical showcase at Thompson Valley High School's Roberta Price Auditorium-1669 Eagle Drive, Loveland.
Please join us on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 starting at 6:00PM. All students are asked to come and be in attendance in their nicest holiday attire! Hope you can join us!

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Attendance is Important!

Dear Families,

As we move into this busy time of year, we want to take a moment to remind everyone how important regular school attendance is to your child’s success. Every day in class helps your child build strong habits that support lifelong learning. Even a few missed days can make it harder for students to stay on track and feel connected to their classmates and teachers.

With Thanksgiving and winter breaks approaching, we ask that families plan travel and appointments outside of school days whenever possible. Consistent attendance before and after the holidays helps ensure that students don’t miss valuable instruction and classroom experiences.


Upcoming Breaks:
Fall Break: November 24-28th

Winter Break: December 22nd -January 7th

Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority!

Happy Veteran's Day!

Our 5th graders were featured in the local paper celebrating at the Loveland Veteran's Day parade! We also had a flag raising ceremony at the school and hosted a breakfast for our vets. Thank you to all that have served!

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Is Your Family in Need of Support or Resources During this Holiday Season?

Fall/Winter Food and Holiday Support Ayuda alimentaria y para las fiestas de otoño/invierno


  1. Food Assistance/Asistencia Alimentaria:

Laurene Edmondson Elementary’s Food Pantry and Resource Hub: (for Edmondson families only).

We have a small pantry with fresh food, shelf-stable foods, and a limited supply of household products. Set an appointment with our School/Family/Community Liaison, Shelly Fletcher for most Thursday afternoons (or contact her directly to consider other arrangements): Shelly.Fletcher@TSD.org; Google Voice (Call/Text): 970-541-9304

Despensa de alimentos y centro de recursos de la escuela primaria Laurene Edmondson: (solo para familias de Edmondson). Contamos con una pequeña despensa con alimentos frescos, alimentos no perecederos y un suministro limitado de productos para el hogar. Concierte una cita con nuestra coordinadora escolar/familiar/comunitaria, Shelly Fletcher, para la mayoría de los jueves por la tarde (o póngase en contacto con ella directamente para considerar otras opciones): Shelly.Fletcher@TSD.org; Google Voice (llamada/mensaje de texto): 970-541-9304.


Food Assistance (English)

Asistencia Alimentaria (Spanish)



  1. Thanksgiving Assistance/Asistencia para el Día de Acción de Gracias

House of Neighborly Service Thanksgiving Baskets/Cestas de Acción de Gracias

Edmondson’s Pozole and Potluck Dinner (English) will give away turkeys as Prizes

La cena de pozole y comida compartida de Edmondson (Spanish) regalará pavos como premios.


Edmondson will have a limited number of additional turkeys: Contact our Office Manager, Miss Addie (Addie.Bleed@TSD.org) or our Family/School Liaision, Ms. Shelly (Shelly.Fletcher@TSD.org; 970-541-9304) if you are not already receiving a Thanksgiving turkey or meal from another agency.

Edmondson tendrá un número limitado de pavos adicionales: Póngase en contacto con nuestra directora administrativa, la Srta. Addie (Addie.Bleed@TSD.org) o con nuestra coordinadora familiar/escolar, la Sra. Shelly (Shelly.Fletcher@TSD.org; 970-541-9304) si aún no ha recibido un pavo o una comida de Acción de Gracias de otra agencia.

  1. Holiday Gift Registration/Registro de regalos navideños

(Please note: agencies request that you only sign up with one of these programs)


Serve 6.8 Sign-Ups (Most comprehensive holiday gift program in the County)

(El programa de regalos navideños más completo del condado):

House of Neighborly Service Christmas Flyers/HNS Dia de Navidad Volante

During HNS Hours: shop in their “Christmas Shop” and register for Holiday basketDurante el horario comercial de HNS: compre en su «tienda navideña» y regístrese para obtener una cesta navideña.


Salvation Army

Angel Tree program is for families who have not registered with any other gift programs. Register and receive gifts for children the same day at the Loveland office, located 840 N Lincoln Ave. Requirements for the Angel Tree program: proof of residency in Loveland or Berthoud, and verification that the family has children ages 0 to 17 years old. The verification may include birth certificate or school records or benefit records – anything to show that the family has children living with them. 970-699-8380.

  • December 15 - 24, Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm

Salvation Army

El programa Angel Tree está dirigido a familias que no se han inscrito en ningún otro programa de regalos. Inscríbase y reciba regalos para los niños el mismo día en la oficina de Loveland, situada en 840 N Lincoln Ave. Requisitos para el programa Angel Tree: prueba de residencia en Loveland o Berthoud y verificación de que la familia tiene hijos de entre 0 y 17 años. La verificación puede incluir el certificado de nacimiento, los registros escolares o los registros de prestaciones, cualquier documento que demuestre que la familia tiene hijos que viven con ella. 970-699-8380.

  • Del 15 al 24 de diciembre, de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a 15:00.


Kenzi’s Causes Northern Colorado Toy Shop

Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Toys for children age birth - 18. This event operates on a first come, first served basis. Bring your child’s (children’s) birth certificate. A parent or guardian must show a photo ID. You may only shop for your own children. A completed survey will be required to enter the toy shop, and will be given out the day of the event. Each child will receive a new toy, a new small toy, and a stocking. Bring a large bag or garbage bag to carry the toys. Free. No prior registration. https://kenziscauses.org/toy-shop-fort-collins/

  • December 6, 2025, North Aztlan Community Center, 112 E. Willow, Ft. Collins, from 9 AM - 2 PM or until they run out of toys

Kenzi's Causes


Causas de Kenzi Tienda de juguetes del norte de Colorado

Campaña anual de recogida de juguetes para las fiestas. Juguetes para niños de 0 a 18 años. Este evento funciona por orden de llegada. Traiga el certificado de nacimiento de su hijo o hijos. Los padres o tutores deben presentar un documento de identidad con fotografía. Solo se pueden comprar juguetes para los hijos propios. Para entrar en la tienda de juguetes es necesario rellenar una encuesta, que se entregará el día del evento. Cada niño recibirá un juguete nuevo, un juguete pequeño nuevo y un calcetín. Traiga una bolsa grande o una bolsa de basura para llevar los juguetes. Gratis. No es necesario inscribirse previamente. https://kenziscauses.org/toy-shop-fort-collins/

  • 6 de diciembre de 2025, North Aztlan Community Center, 112 E. Willow, Ft. Collins, de 9:00 a 14:00 o hasta que se agoten los juguetes.

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  1. Winter Gear (coats/boots)/Ropa de invierno (abrigos/botas):

We have about 10-12 winter coats- a combination of new (and a few used) in youth sizes.

We also have a limited number of boots (and new tennis shoes (athletic shoes) in a few sizes.

Contact our Office Manager, Miss Addie (Addie.Bleed@TSD.org) or our Family/School Liaision, Ms. Shelly (Shelly.Fletcher@TSD.org; 970-541-9304) if you need some of these items- please list sizes you’re looking for.

Tenemos alrededor de 10-12 abrigos de invierno, una combinación de nuevos (y algunos usados) en tallas para jóvenes.

También tenemos un número limitado de botas (y zapatillas deportivas nuevas en algunas tallas).

Póngase en contacto con nuestra directora de oficina, la Srta. Addie (Addie.Bleed@TSD.org) o con nuestra coordinadora familiar/escolar, la Sra. Shelly (Shelly.Fletcher@TSD.org; 970-541-9304) si necesita alguno de estos artículos; indique las tallas que busca- indique las tallas que necesita.


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Art Contest!!

This is the creative team over at Loveland Opera Theatre and we need your help with designing our set for our new production of “Little Red’s Most Unusual Day”! We will be having an art contest and the winners will get their pictures in our large storybook set- remember 3 Little Pigs? Winners will be announced at the performance of “Little Red’s Most Unusual Day” which will be performed at your school this February. Please return your artwork to your art teacher by November 21st. Below you will find the scenes that we’re looking for to tell our story. We encourage you to incorporate things you see in Colorado in your drawings. All pictures are to fit within an 8x8 square. For each scene there are two pictures so for example if they choose scene one they would choose either the outside of the cabin OR the woods with flowers and trees outside the cabin. 8 pieces of artwork will be selected in total.


Little Red Scene Descriptions:


Title Page – A forest with a path going down the middle

Final Page – Forest Ranger Ball – be sure to include “The End” on this one!


Scene 1 – One page will be the front porch and outside of a cute/fairy tale cabin and the other will be the woods right outside; flowers and trees everywhere.

Scene 2 – Deep in the woods – lots of trees and vegetation on both pages. You could even include small animals if you want.

Scene 3 – One side will be the inside of Granny’s house (a one room cottage) and the other side will be the outside of her house.

Life Center Christmas Open House!

When: Monday, November 24th 4:30-6:30pm

Where: 1511 E. 11th St, Loveland


Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy:
Photos with Santa
Face painting & kids’ activities
Fun giveaways
Delicious snacks & treats
Meet community partners who provide valuable local resources


This free event is a wonderful way to learn about available community services, and celebrate the season together.

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Climate and Culture Survey

We want to hear from our families about how we are doing, both from an individual school perspective and throughout the entire district. Please take a few minutes to give us this important feedback! Learn more or complete the survey: https://www.tsd.org/climate-and-culture The survey closes on November 14th.

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ChildSafe Offering: Trauma-Informed Parenting Class

We will be holding a Trauma-Informed Parenting Class designed to support those parenting children who have experienced trauma or face attachment challenges.


This class takes a unique, relationship-based approach that will help caregivers understand how children escalate through behaviors and, more importantly, how to respond in ways that can foster emotional resilience for both children and caregivers. Through this course, caregivers will learn how to navigate stressful situations with greater emotional tolerance, which naturally leads to improved behavior and stronger bonds with their children.


Class Details:


Dates: Friday November 14th

Times: 9am - 4pm

Location: 2366 E. 1st St, Suite 266, Loveland, CO 80537

Cost: Free to all participants

Who Should Attend: Biological parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, and kinship-care providers


This class is designed to be especially beneficial for those who are caring for children with complex emotional needs. We invite you to share this opportunity with your network of caregivers, as we believe it can have a profound impact on their ability to support the children in their care.

Co-Parenting Seminar (Level 1)

  • Dates: Saturday, November 22, 2025, and January 10, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Format: Virtual (Zoom)
    This class focuses on healthy communication, minimizing conflict, and supporting children through co-parenting transitions.

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Panorama Parent Notification/Opt Out Letter

October 16, 2025

Dear Edmondson Elementary School Families,

We thank you and your family for being our valued partners as we work together to educate the children in our district. Thompson School District values input from our community – and we need to hear from your child or children!

In order to learn more about student experiences at school, we ask students in grades 3–12 to participate in an online survey. The survey content asks students to self-reflect on emotion regulation, social awareness, growth mindset, perseverance, sense of belonging, school safety, and teacher–student relationships. Grades 3-5 SEL Competencies Survey, Grades 6-12 SEL Competencies Survey, Grades 3-5 Supports & Environments Survey, Grades 6-12 Supports & Environments Survey

Your child will be invited to participate in the full online survey during regular school hours during the weeks of October 27-November 14. When the survey is introduced, students will be invited to participate and informed that they do not have to answer any questions they do not wish to answer. The full survey should take no more than 20–30 minutes to complete.

In addition to this full survey, students will also have opportunities throughout the year to take shorter, more frequent surveys called Check-ins in January and April 2025. These Check-ins will take just a few minutes to complete and will use questions drawn from and aligned to the full survey. This will provide timely feedback on how students are feeling and engaging in their learning. The information gathered from Check-ins will help school staff provide more immediate and responsive support for students.

Student responses to both the full survey and Check-ins will follow our district’s expectations for maintaining confidentiality for your child. Our third-party vendor, Panorama, has signed the district’s Data Privacy Agreement to ensure all required online encryption protocols are followed.

Please notify us if you would like your child to opt out of taking the surveys or Check-ins by filling in your name and your child’s name below and returning it to school by October 24, 2025.

Sincerely,

John Berg, Principal

* * * * * * * * * * * * *




I do not want my child to participate in the 2025-26 School Climate and Culture survey or Check-ins.

Student Name: ______________________________________________________

School Name: _______________________________________________________

Grade: _______

Guardian Name: _____________________________________________________

Guardian Signature: __________________________________________________

2025-26 Dr. MLK, Jr. Art, Writing, and Music Contest

This year’s theme, “We Cannot Walk Alone,” honors Dr. King’s belief that true freedom and justice can only be achieved when we stand together. We invite TSD Pre-K through 12th-grade students to participate in our art, writing, and music contest, expressing their vision for a world where unity, support, and togetherness guide the way.



Entries can be submitted by November 21, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Winners will be recognized at the Loveland MLK Community Celebration on January 15, 2026, where their work will be featured. For any questions, please contact Andrew Dutch (andrew.dutch@tsd.org). Let’s honor Dr. King’s legacy together through creativity!

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LOST AND FOUND!!

Our Lost & Found is overflowing! Please take a few minutes before or after school to take a look for lost items! Anything left after fall break will be donated.

Parent Guide for AI

Please follow the link below!

Parent guide for AI - Thompson School District

Parent guide for AI - Thompson School District: Serving 15,000 students in CO. Pre-K to grade 12 education, with collaborative partnerships for college & career readiness.

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Connect with us!

Follow the link to connect with us on the TSD app or use the QR code!

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Connect With Us - Discover Laurene Edmondson Elementary: Welcoming, close-knit community. Committed staff, personalized attention, excellent service.

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How Sick is too Sick?

Please refer to the document linked below from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) when deciding if students or staff should stay home due to symptoms of illness.

ChildCare_How_Sick_Is_Too_Sick_English (r2505).pdf

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Chromebook Insurance

Families can sign up for Chromebook insurance! One break is typically more expensive than the cost of insurance. Information and pricing can be found on our website. Coverage includes summer care too.

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Drop off and Pick Up Reminders

Please remember that you cannot make a u-turn in front of the school at ANYTIME. This is very dangerous for families crossing at the crosswalk. Also, Please do not drop off or pick up your students in front of the staff parking out front OR the bus lane. This is not a safe spot. Please park in the lot or on the street and have your student walk to the crosswalk. You must always cross the street at the crosswalk.



Hug and Go Lane: Pull as far forward as you can in the lane. Please do not park and exit your car in the hug and go lane. If you want to park and meet your student on the lawn please park in the neighborhood and walk.

Vaccine Info

The Larimer County Department of Health & Environment is offering low or no cost vaccines to children ages 4 and older and their families who are uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in most Medicaid plans.

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TSD Code of Conduct

The Board of Education believes that effective student discipline is a prerequisite for sound educational practice and productive learning. The objectives of disciplining any student must be to help the student develop self-discipline, responsibility, respect for self and others, and socially acceptable behavior.

All policies and procedures for handling student discipline shall be designed to achieve these broad objectives.

The Board, in accordance with applicable law, has adopted a written student conduct and discipline code based upon the principle that every student is expected to follow accepted rules of conduct and to show respect for and to obey persons in authority. The code also emphasizes that certain behavior, especially behavior that disrupts the classroom, is unacceptable and may result in disciplinary action. The code shall be enforced uniformly, fairly and consistently for all students.

Student discipline shall be carried out with dignity and empathy. To ensure equity in discipline, schools will strive to eliminate disproportionality in discipline, reduce exclusionary discipline, create a positive school climate and culture, and incorporate social emotional learning, shared decision-making, positive behavior interventions and supports, and restorative practices.

All Board-adopted policies and Board-approved regulations containing the letters "JK" in the file name constitute the discipline section of the legally required code.

The Board shall consult with administrators, teachers, parent/guardians, students and other members of the community in the development and review of the student conduct and discipline code.


The purpose of this resource is to outline student rights and responsibilities and provide the guidelines/rules which make up the "Discipline Code" for the Thompson School District. Policies covering information required by law to be communicated to students and parents/guardians are listed in this document. Questions concerning this document may be directed to individual building principals, the Directors of Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Student Success, or the district superintendent.

Discipline Code - Thompson School District

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25-26 Free and Reduced Applications

Dear Parents/Guardians:

For the 2025/26 school year, the Thompson School District will provide access to no-cost meals for all students through the Healthy School Meals for All program.

Research shows students perform better at school when they are not hungry. By providing access to breakfast and lunch for all students at no cost, we better support their learning.

Although all students will receive access to no-cost meals, it’s still important for households to provide their income information when requested. Gathering this information allows the Thompson School District to receive the state and federal funding we qualify for. These funds go directly to schools to help cover the cost of meals and support after-school activities and other nutritional programs for students. Plus, qualifying households may be eligible for Summer EBT benefits, receive discounted or waived school fees, class materials, utilities support, and more. Providing household income information ensures you and your school receive all available financial support. ***All household income information is confidential and will not be shared without your consent.***

The attachments contain more information on the free or reduced-price meal application and instructions on applying. While the following pages may reference eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals, access to breakfast and lunch will be provided free to all students regardless of household income.

Our school meals follow U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines for healthy school meals. You can be confident your children are getting quality school meals while saving your family time and money.


Use the link below to apply online, or you may pick up a paper application at any TSD school or the Support Services Center and return or mail it to 2890 North Monroe Avenue Loveland, CO 80538.

LINQ Connect

Pay your school fees and add money to meal accounts from anywhere, any time.

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Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Please follow the link to see the breakfast and lunch meus:

Nutrition Services - Thompson School District

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Family Resources

Thompson School District homepage

https://www.tsd.org/



Edmondson Elementary School homepage

https://ees.tsd.org/



Application for free and reduced lunch

https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=E7D8Y7



Volunteering in Thompson Schools

https://www.tsd.org/get-involved/volunteer

  • We want you to volunteer in your child’s classroom!



Join the Edmondson Elementary School PTA (Parent Teacher Association)

https://ees.tsd.org/get-involved/pta


  • First Meeting is 8/29 @ 6:00-7:00 PM in the STEM Lab

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Volunteer Information

If you would like to volunteer at Edmondson this school year please follow the link below! Volunteering includes chaperoning field trips, participating in classroom parties, and helping with teacher's classroom needs.


https://www.tsd.org/get-involved/volunteer

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Bus Information

We ask that you please contact the Transportation Department directly with any questions around your student's transportation services. When you contact them, please give your student's full name, primary address, school of placement and your transportation question. You can contact the TSD Transportation Department at transportationrouting@tsd.org or the dispatch office at 970-613-5185 with any transportation questions.

Family School Calendar

Here is the link to the calendar. Please check back frequently for updates!


https://ees.tsd.org/family/calendar

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Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County

Need after school care? Call the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer Co! They host a daily after school program here at Edmondson. 970-312-0410

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