Welcome to Edison Middle School Home of the Panthers!
Our Mission Our mission is to cultivate the unique potential of each child in a nurturing and collaborative environment.
Orientation • August 11 th : – 6 th Grade Orientation - 8-11 a.m. • August 11 th : – 7 th Grade Orientation - 12-1 p.m. – 8 th Grade Orientation - 1-2 p.m. • August 17 th : – Alternate Orientation (if missed on 8/11) – All grades - 3-4 p.m. • August 17 th : – Welcome to the Den – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Orientation Stops 1. Schedule - Print from ParentVUE 2. Health Office – Physical, Immunizations – Medication Release – Dental exam by May 15 3. Locker # and Lock – Bring/pick up school supplies, locker organizer 4. Bus Route Information (can access online) 5. School Supplies (if ordered in advance) 6. PE Uniform (order in advance or day of) 7. PTA Spirit Wear
Mark Your Calendar! ● August 19: First Day of School! – Survivor: Edison – Team-building activities with other 6 th graders – School Tours, Locker, Cafeteria & Organization Tips, Q & A ● August 21: – IDs and School Pictures – IDs are used for bus pass and library card ● August 27: – Curriculum Night, 7:00 p.m. ● September 2: – Taste of Edison (Club Info Night), 7:00 p.m.
Students Arrive • Walk • Bike – bike racks located near 6 th grade doors • Bus • Parent drop off – no cars allowed to pass when buses are present – consider alternate drop- off location
Breakfast • Served every day at 7:30! • Enter Door 13 • Entrée + milk + fruit or juice = $1.25 • Reduced breakfast = $.30 • Free lunch? Breakfast is FREE, too! • Running late? Grab & Go! – School breakfast is allowed in 1 st period class!
6 th Grade Entrance – Door 18 Waiting for the 7:50 bell
Lockers • Each student is assigned a locker and lock – Practice opening combination locks over the summer! • A clean and organized locker is a plus! NOT THIS! NOT THIS LIKE THIS
Cell Phones Not allowed during the school day.
“I Forgot” Bin • Drop off in the morning, staff will deliver at lunch • Don’t forget: • Student Name • Grade
Lunch 6 th Grade: 10:26-10:56 • • Bring your own or buy • Cash or pre-paid account www.mylunchmoney.com • Allergy-free table Bag lunch on 1 st day • recommended • Teachers explain lunch procedures on 1 st day
SAMPLE 6th Grade Schedule 8 period day + Lunch (subject to change!) * 4 minute passing period * 1 st Period 8:00-8:45 English/Language Arts (2-period block) 2 nd Period 8:49-9:34 English/Language Arts 3 rd Period 9:38-10:23 Math 10:26-10:56 Lunch 4 th Period 10:59-11:44 Science 5 th Period 11:48-12:33 Social Studies 6 th Period 12:37-1:22 Foundations or Band/Orchestra 7 th Period 1:26-2:11 PE (3 quarters) / Health (1 quarter) 8 th Period 2:15-3:00 I nter- R elated A rts (IRA) - Music, Art, Drama, Collaboration & Leadership - Rotates quarterly
Attendance & Guidance Office Attendance Line: 682-2053 Mrs. Uhrin Sick? Need to leave early? Attendance Secretary Coming in late? & Registrar Please call or send a note!
Student Services Here to help you with your academic and social-emotional needs! Mrs. Mrs. Foster McFarland 8 th Grade 7 th Grade Counselor Counselor Mrs. Mrs. Millard Schwarthoff Ms. Menza School School 6 th Grade Psychologist Social Worker Counselor
The Health Office 630-665-3537 • Call if your child comes to school feeling unwell. • Call if your child is experiencing an extended illness. PLEASE NOTE: If your child texts you that they’re Mrs. Westergaard sick, please text them to go to the Certified School Nurse health office. Plus: Registered Nurse Health Office Assistant
Main Office Staff Mrs. Wrobel Mrs. Fumarolo Asst. Mrs. Howard Principal’s Principal’s Secretary Office Secretary Secretary *Fees & Waivers* *Locks & Lockers* *Lost & Found*
Mrs. Bednar, Mrs. Ptak, Assistant Principal Principal
Library Learning Center Edible Book Festival Book Fair All School Read Caudill Challenge Battle of the Books Mrs. Wentzloff Mrs. Hagen LLC Director Great place for parents LLC Assistant to volunteer!
Special Programs and Assemblies Asia Day & Medieval Day
Sports & Intramurals Open to 6 th Graders • Intramurals: • Sports: – Floor Hockey – Cross Country – Basketball – Wrestling – Volleyball – 6 th Grade Games - Must have a current sports - Intramurals meet Mon.-Thurs. from 3:15-4:15. Bus riders can physical on file. take the activity bus home. No fee or physical required. - Athletic fees are ~$125 per sport. - Listen for announcements!
Opportunities in the Arts • Art Club • Band • Drama Club • Fall Play • Jazz Band • Chamber Orchestra • Orchestra Tutoring • Percussion Ensemble • Show Choir • Variety Show
Clubs and Activities • Astronomy Club • Battle of the Books • Builders Club • Chess Club • Creative Writing Club • Environmental (E) Club • STEM Club • Student Council • Tech Crew • Yearbook
Communication • Website / Calendar • Blackboard Connect – Weekly Edison Updates – Occasional voicemails • Be sure email addresses and phone numbers are up-to-date • ParentVUE/StudentVUE – Review with your children – Get the app! • Facebook
Handbooks • Distributed by 6th grade teachers in first week • Provides information about • Middle School Program • District attendance and discipline policies • Assignment notebook Please review, sign and return Parent Consent Form in the back
Parent Conferences • Can be initiated by parents or teachers • Can be held at any time during the year • Scheduled Parent-Teacher Conferences (By appointment only) • Wednesday, November 4, 4-8 PM • Thursday, November 12, 4-8 PM
PTA • Join at http://www.EdisonPTA.net – Directory • Magazine Drive – Save your subscriptions! • Dining Nights • Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels • Committees • Spirit Wear
Summer “To Do” List 1. Complete Online Registration and Pay Fees 2. Order PE Uniform - http://actionscreen.com/District200 - Will be delivered to school 3. Order/Purchase School Supplies 4. Health Physical, Immunizations, Dental Exam 5. Practice Opening Combination Lock 6. READ 7. Memorize math facts 8. Go outside and PLAY!
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