Edison Newsletter!
Dear Edison Family,
We had a great week here at Edison Elementary! Our students and staff have been working hard and showing great enthusiasm for learning each day. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Our Book Fair will be here from February 25th through March 5th. This is a wonderful opportunity to encourage a love of reading and build home libraries for our students. We hope you will be able to visit and support this exciting event.
We are also excited to invite you to our Dr. Seuss Literacy Night on March 4th. This will be a fun, family-centered evening filled with reading activities, games, and opportunities to celebrate literacy. Please see the information below for more details.
Looking ahead, our students will soon be showcasing their talents during our spring concerts. Kindergarten concerts will take place in March, and 1st grade concerts will be held in April. Please review the flyers below for specific dates and times.
β Character Lesson of the Month: Honesty
Our character focus for the month is Honesty. Students will be learning about the importance of telling the truth, being trustworthy, and making responsible choices. We encourage families to continue these conversations at home.
Thank you for being such an important part of our Edison community. Together, we continue to make our school a great place to learn and grow. It is always a great day to be a Leopard!
βChildren are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate.β β Anonymous
With gratitude,
Ruben Dominguez
Recurring reminders:
Traffic Reminder π
To help keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently, please turn right when exiting the school during arrival and dismissal. This small change will help reduce congestion and ensure a smoother transition for all families. Thank you for your cooperation!
Also, when crossing the street or high traffic areas, please make sure to be crossed by a crossing guard at the cross walk, thank you.
Reading and Writing at home: We do a great deal of reading and writing at school. Parents/Guardians, if you could help us out by helping your kiddos with their home work, also reading to them, and having them write something short and age appropriate (pre-k: trace some letters, Kinder: write a few short words, 1st grade: write a short sentence), would go a long way.
Homework Reminder: I want to take this opportunity to encourage all parents to support their children with their homework. Your involvement in your child's education plays a crucial role in their academic success. By working together, we can ensure that our students are reaching their full potential.
Parental Involvement: Research consistently shows that students perform better in school when their parents are actively involved in their education. I am proud to share that our school has seen a significant increase in parental engagement over the past year. Let's keep up this positive momentum as we work together to support our children's learning journey.
Summer School Update: I must inform you that there will not be summer school offered this year for attendance recovery. Therefore, it is imperative that your student attend school on time each and every day unless they are sick. If they are sick please leave a doctors note with the front office.
School policy: Parents, we will not allow early pick up of students after 3pm, including Doctors appointments, etc...
Transportation Changes: ALL Transportation changes must be made no later that 12pm. Any changes after that time cannot be made. Thank you,
Book Fair and Dr. Seuss Night Information
π Dr. Seuss Night β March 4, 2026
Families are invited to join us on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 5:30β7:30 PM for a fun evening at Edison Elementary School!
We will be hosting two special events happening at the same time:
π Dr. Seuss Night Activities β Enjoy themed activities, fun stations, and literacy-focused fun for students and families.
π Book Fair β The book fair will also be open during this time for families who would like to browse and purchase books.
The Book Fair will be open from Feb 25-March 5th during school hours for parents and students to visit.
Character Lesson of the Month: Honesty
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Check out the latest SPOTlight magazine!
HOT OFF THE PRESS!
The 11th edition of the Gainesville ISD SPOTlight magazine is here! We are thrilled to celebrate our students and staff! We encourage you to view the digital edition and then pick up a printed copy at the admin office or any campus office.
Click here to view the newest edition >>> https://bit.ly/spotlightwinter2026
Click here to view past editions >>> https://bit.ly/GISDspotlight
Featured on the cover is Emma Franco, 4th grade student at Chalmers Elementary. Emma is the youngest of the 21 GISD students who have obtained a high school LOTE (Language Other Than English) credit. Read more about this new opportunity for our bilingual students on page 11.
A big THANK YOU to our awesome sponsors who help make this publication a reality! Copies will also be available soon at the businesses listed below.
First United Bank - Gainesville, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Dustin Office Machines, North Texas Medical Center, Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Blake E Wallace, Gainesville ISD Education Foundation, Cooke County SportsTalk, Otts Furniture & Appliance, Gainesville Economic Development Corporation, Kristy Emberton - Tierra Real Estate Services