El Semanario

Monday, October 19

• 4th/5th Music

• Safety/PBIS Committee Meeting, 3:15 pm

Tuesday, October 20

• Dance Class with Leelee

• Garden Class and Club with Azita

• Baile Folklorico, 3:30-5:00 pm, Cafeteria

Wednesday, October 21 (Early Release)

• Young Storytellers, 12:20-1:30 pm, MPR

• PTA Meeting, 6 pm, Cafeteria and Zoom

Thursday, October 22

• No special events

Friday, October 23

• Spirit Day: Wear your Edison Swag

• 3rd/4th/5th Music

• Graphic Design Class, 3:10-4:10 pm, Room 100

• Baile Folklorico, 3:30-5:00 pm, Cafeteria

EDISON WEBSITE ADDRESS: https://edison.smmusd.org/

Dear Edison Families,

We are thrilled to announce that our annual Fall Festival is just two weeks away! As one of our favorite and most anticipated events of the year, it brings our community together for a day filled with joy, connection, and celebration. Join us on Sunday, November 1st, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM!

Preparations are already well underway across our entire school community! Our students are hard at work creating artwork for their altar displays, while parents are busy making beautiful paper flowers to decorate. Our immersion volunteers are organizing to lend a helping hand, and the PTA is actively coordinating food vendors, fun games, and live music. Plus, our 5th graders are getting ready for their special role of selling delicious desserts and drinks—and so much more is happening behind the scenes!

There is always something truly magical about how our school cafeteria transforms into a stunning altar display, honoring traditions and creating a warm, meaningful space for everyone. Along with the altars, you can look forward to lots of delicious food, fun games, and fantastic entertainment for all ages!

This year’s festival is especially meaningful for two reasons:

• It falls on Sunday, November 1st, coinciding with the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), making our traditional altar displays and celebrations even more special.

• It marks our 40th anniversary as a school, celebrating four decades of community, learning, and growth together!

  
  

We cannot put on this wonderful event without the support of our incredible parents and families. Your room representatives should be contacting you with details on how each class will contribute and participate. If you are unsure how your class is supporting or have any questions, please feel free to reach out directly to your room rep.

Additionally, we invite you to join us at the PTA meeting this Wednesday to find out how you can get involved and help make this our most amazing Fall Festival ever!

Thank you for your continued dedication and support. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all!

Warmly,

This Wednesday, we are hosting an evening PTA Meeting in the cafeteria and in Zoom from 6:00-7:30 pm. At this meeting we will discuss our upcoming Fall Festival/Day of the Dead celebration. We need everyone's help to make this event a success. Please come by or zoom in.

Here are some great ways you can help our school:

AM Valet

Come to the office at 8am to get an orange vest and help open car doors on Virginia Avenue. Your child can enter the gates at 8am (no matter the grade) so you can help. We need help Monday-Friday. Just show up when you are available.

Lunch Bunch

We are looking for volunteers to support our lunch bunch activities. These are alternative activities for students who would prefer a quieter activity during lunch. This will begin Oct 13 and continue as long as we have support. Just show up when you are available. See days and times below:

• Tuesday, 12:00-1:20, Art Cart
• Thursday, 12:00-1:20, Watercolor in the garden

Note: You must be volunteer trained and approved to work with students.

A heartfelt thank you to all the parents and grandparents who brought our school to life for Hispanic Heritage Month! Watching our students' eyes light up with wonder as they explored the rich traditions of the Spanish-speaking world was pure magic.

It is almost impossible to fully capture the incredibly colorful, musical, and prideful displays created by our families. They truly embody the Edison spirit, driving our mission forward to celebrate the Spanish language and the vibrant cultures that embrace it. There is nothing more powerful—or beautiful—than seeing our community share their roots with such radiant generosity and heart.

Enjoy these precious moments captured from an unforgettable celebration!

OCTOBER

• 10/28: Coffee with the Principal and Experts, 8:30-10:00 am

• 10/29: Altar Construction begins 8:30-3:00 pm (Cafeteria closed)

• 10/29: Parent Book Club Meeting, 6:00-7:30 pm, Library

• 10/30: Halloween Parade (9-10 am), Altar Construction (10 am-3 pm), Altar Reception (6-7:30 pm)

NOVEMBER

• 11/1: Fall Festival/Día de los Muertos

• 11/3: Pupil Free Day - Family Conferences (classified staff will have a training)

• 11/4-6: Minimum Days - Family Conferences

• 11/4: PTA Board Meeting

• 11/9: SSC Meeting, 4:30-6:30 pm

• 10/16: PBIS/Safety Committee, 3:10-4:10 pm

• 11/18: ELAC Meeting, 8:30-10:00 am

• 11/20: Movie Night

• 11/25-11/27: Thanksgiving Break

DECEMBER

• 12/2: Young Storytellers - Big Show!

• 12/3: LACOE DLI visit

• 12/7: SLT Meeting, 3:10-5:00 pm

• 12/9: ELAC Meeting, 6:00-7:30 pm

• 12/11 and 12/14: Music Informances

• 12/14: SSC Meeting, 4:30-6:30 pm

• 12/14-12/18: Holiday Bazaar

• 12/17: 1st-3rd Dance Performance