Edison Newsletter!

Dear Edison Family,

We have so much to celebrate as we wrap up an incredible school year!

First, please join us in congratulating Beverly Reyes on her college graduation this May! Ms. Reyes is part of our Grow Your Own program, which supports staff members in becoming certified classroom teachers while completing their degree plans. We are so proud of her dedication and accomplishments she does a fantastic job with our students, and we are grateful to have her at Edison.

Congratulations also to our Students of the Month, Denzel Johnson and Kreedence Cox. We are very proud of the growth they have shown this year and the positive example they set for their classmates.

A big shout‑out as well to our May High Five winners:
Lindsey Davis, Beth Dunning, Naomi Quick, and Robin Cunningham. You all make our campus a better place each and every day. We are truly blessed to have such an outstanding team.

We had an excellent field day experience this week. A big thank you to Coach King, the Edison PTO, Jr. High NJHS, and all the volunteers who made it happen!

Our Kindergarten Graduation will be held on May 20th. Please be sure to review the flyer below for details as we celebrate this special milestone for our students.

We have had an amazing year here at Edison, and with just one more week of school remaining, let’s finish strong together!

Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.

⭐ Character Lesson of the Month: Courage

Courage isn’t just about big, heroic moments—it shows up in small, everyday ways for our students. Courage is raising your hand when you’re unsure, trying something new, standing up for a friend, or keeping going when something feels hard.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

“Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate.” – Anonymous

With gratitude,

Ruben Dominguez

Recurring reminders:

Traffic Reminder 🚗

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,

Beverly Reyes graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University on May 1st with a degree in Elementary Education. Beverly began the Growing Our Own Academic Leaders (GOOAL) program in Spring 2023. The GOOAL program allows paraprofessionals in the district to continue their education through a partnership with GISD, Teachworthy, and Indiana Wesleyan. Students can pursue their degree at no cost to them as long as they commit to working in the district for the next two years.

🎨 Growing Creativity at Home

Creativity is all about using imagination, trying new ideas, and expressing yourself in different ways. In kindergarten, we encourage students to think outside the box—and families can help nurture that creativity at home too!

Here are some simple ways to build creativity together:

✨ Let them create freely
Provide crayons, paper, blocks, or even recycled materials and let your child explore without specific directions. There’s no “right” way to create!

🎭 Encourage pretend play
Dress-up clothes, puppets, or acting out favorite stories helps children use their imagination and build confidence.

📖 Make up stories together
Take turns adding to a silly or imaginative story. Let your child lead the way—you might be surprised where their ideas go!

🎶 Explore music and movement
Dance in the living room, sing songs, or make up your own! Movement and rhythm spark creative expression.

❓ Ask open-ended questions
Instead of yes/no questions, try:

• “What else could this be?”
• “How did you think of that idea?”
• “What might happen next?”

🌿 Think outside the box (literally!)
Turn everyday items into something new—boxes can become castles, rockets, or cars!

💡 Celebrate effort, not perfection
Praise your child’s ideas and effort rather than the final product. Creativity grows when children feel safe to try.

💛 Remember: Creativity isn’t just about art—it’s about thinking, problem-solving, and expressing ideas in unique ways every day!