Edmondson Update
10/23/26
Dear Edmondson Families,
We have some fun activities planned this week.
Thursday, October 29th: Stallion Stampede:
Students will run during their Specials classes on Thursday, October 29th. There will be a warm up before their run time and a cool down afterwards. Here is the schedule:
4th & 5th Grade: 8:45-9:15am
Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 1:00-1:30pm
2nd and 3rd Grade: 2:10-2:40pm
Parents are welcome to attend and there will be a sign in table next to the track on the field outside. Students who raise the most money will win prizes. Our goal this year is to raise money for a Gaga-Ball Pit and equipment for Recess/PE. When donating using the QR code below, families should include the student's name and grade in the subject line. Thank you for your support! We also need volunteers - see the QR code or link below if you can help.
Friday, October 30 Fall Celebration Activities:
1. STEM Challenge – 12:45 PM
Our annual STEM Challenge will take place at 12:45 PM! Students will work with friends across grade levels, giving our older students a chance to mentor and support our younger students. This is always a fun opportunity for students to learn, collaborate, and build connections with one another.
2. Fall Parade – 2:15 PM, Followed by Classroom Parties
Our Fall Parade will begin at 2:15 PM, with classroom parties immediately following the parade. A map of the parade route is linked below and will be shared again on ClassDojo.
Families are welcome to join the classroom parties after the parade, at the time communicated by your child's classroom teacher. We love having families join us for these celebrations!
To help us keep the afternoon running smoothly and ensure students are ready for the parade, families who are not registered volunteers will need to wait until the designated party time to enter classrooms. This means parents and family members who are not registered volunteers may not visit classrooms or assist students with costumes before that time. Thank you for helping us keep the afternoon organized and safe for everyone!
Please remember that students are not required to participate in the Halloween parade or classroom party. An alternate activity will be provided for students who choose not to participate. If you would prefer that your child not participate in the parade or party, please notify your child's classroom teacher.
3. Costume Preparation
Students will have time to change into their costumes before the parade. Please make sure your child can put on their costume independently, as we do not have the staffing available to assist students with getting dressed. Students should not wear their costumes to school. This includes face paint and costume makeup. Please send costumes to school for students to change into later in the day.
Costume Guidelines:
We want everyone to have fun while keeping our celebration safe and school-appropriate! As you plan your child's costume, please consider: What will they wear? Is it safe? Is it appropriate for school?
We love seeing the creativity and variety of costumes our students come up with each year! Please keep the following guidelines in mind:
Keep it school-appropriate. Costumes with excessive blood or gore are not permitted. Ghosts, monsters, and skeletons are welcome, but please leave the gore at home.
No weapons or dangerous props. Items such as knives, swords, toy guns, or other weapons are not allowed.
Choose safe footwear. High-heeled shoes are not permitted, as students will be walking around the perimeter of the building during the parade.
Inflatable costumes are welcome! Blow-up-style costumes are permitted during the parade.
If you're unsure whether a costume is appropriate for school, we encourage you to choose another option.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support! We're looking forward to a fun-filled Fall celebration with our Edmondson students and families on Friday, October 30!
PTO are also hosting a Halloween Family Dance from 5:30-7:00pm, see the details below, they need volunteers and you can use the QR code or link below to sign up to help.
As always, please reach out to me with any compliments, questions or concerns.
Laurene Edmondson annually recognizes Dia de Los Muertos- a holiday celebrated primarily in Mexico and Latin America. Traditionally, on November 1 and 2, families honor their ancestors that have passed away in a celebration of their memory: it is a sort of joyful family reunion with the deceased as guests of honor. Next week (starting Monday, October 26 - Monday November 2nd), we will have an "Ofrenda" (altar)- to commemorate our loved ones. If you would like to celebrate with us, you may send in 1 small paper copy of a picture (4x6" or smaller) of a loved one that you would like to place on the Ofrenda. You may also contribute a small object ( 1.5"x1.5" or smaller) taped or glued to a 4x6" or smaller note card/paper that represents something about your loved one (or something he/she liked).
Please turn in pictures/objects starting Monday, and we will add to our Ofrenda throughout the week. Add the child's name and teacher to the back of the picture/card with the object so that we can return them once the Ofrenda is taken down.
***While we would love to ensure that all pictures are safely returned to you, a paper copy of the picture would be best as we don’t want anything to happen to anyone's original pictures. We can’t be responsible for pictures that might not make it back to you.***
Volunteers Needed!
If you are a registered volunteer through VITAL, we would love your help marking laps on runners' shirts as they pass. Please click the link to sign up for a time slot (for your child and/or other times).
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BABA82FAAF5CF8-66987525-stallion#/
If you have questions about how to help, please reach out to Jade Christensen (jade.christensen@tsd.org) or Lisa Kunz (lees.volunteer@gmail.com).
Volunteer for the Dance!
We are looking for help with set up, supervision, and clean up during the dance. Please click the link or scan the QR code to sign up for a slot.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BABA82FAAF5CF8-66988088-halloween#/
Crosswalk Reminders
-Please do NOT cross the road at random areas
-Do not park or use the bus lane to make a U-turn
-Drive slowly through the school zone
New Check In-Check Out Policy
Only adults listed as parent/guardian OR emergency contacts listed in our system can check out students. Please ring the bell at the front of the school. You must have a photo ID to check out a student. We have switched to a digital format this year so please use the QR code to complete the check out process.
Edmondson Check In Policy-
Students who arrive after the 8:00am bell (9:00am on Wednesdays) will need to be signed in by an adult. Please escort your student to the door, ring the bell, and fill out the QR code. We will get them to class!
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.
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