Edison Elementary School

October 2nd PTA Newsletter

The PTA budget will be posted this week on the Edison PTA website, please check it out. It's up for review for this month. Please send PTA Treasurer, @Mary Bis any questions or feedback. We will vote to pass the budget at our next PTA meeting in November. 

Walk and Roll to School Day:

The City of Elmhurst Walk And Rollers aims to educate our community on pedestrian safety and has invited all District 205 schools to participate in the biannual Walk Bike and Roll to school day on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. To support the initiative, the Edison PTA is encouraging all who are able to walk or bike to school that day! 

Boo Bash:
Boo Bash wristbands, raffle tickets, and pre-preprinted labels are officially on sale for pre-purchase HERE from now through October 18th at 6pm! Boo Bash will be on Saturday, October 26th, from 4-6pm - it's a fun family-friendly event with games, entertainment, food and raffles (see flyer)!

Wristbands to participate in the games and activities are $10 per child during this early bird sale, but will increase to $15 per child at the door. Children under 5 years of age and adults do not need wristbands. ALL children and teens must be accompanied by an adult.

Raffle tickets are $1 and VIP raffle tickets will be $5. If you cannot attend the Boo Bash, don't worry! You can still purchase and give your raffle tickets to a family that is attending - don't forget to give them instructions on which baskets and experiences (list to be shared at a later date!) to place your tickets.

And back by popular demand, you can purchase pre-printed labels with your name and phone number - save the time and hassle of having to write your contact information on each raffle!

We encourage everyone to take advantage of this early bird sale - NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN! If you miss this window, you can buy wristbands and raffle tickets at the event.

Don't delay and buy your wristbands, raffle tickets, and labels today!  

Questions? Reach out to Lupe Lombardi 312-656-7936 or Jess D'Ambrose 630-656-8111

Save the date for SERG’s first sensory friendly movie screening

-In an effort to strengthen our community, SERG (Special Education Resource Group) has coordinated with Classic Cinemas York Theater a sensory friendly screening of The Wild Robot. Come meet your SERG reps and other parents in our community.

The following accommodations will be in place:

**Lighting: Keeping the house lights on or dimmed to reduce the contrast between the bright screen and the theater

**Sound: Lowering the volume to create a less overwhelming soundscape

**Accessible seating

A QR code to book your tickets will be provided later this week via SERG communication. Tickets are subject to availability.  Be sure to select the correct movie screening on Sunday October 13 at 10:00 am, theater no.5.

Charleston Wrap Sale - Now Through 10/18!

The holidays will be here before we know it! Start checking off your holiday gift list with our Charleston Wrap fundraiser.

Charleston Wrap specializes in high quality wrapping paper, home goods and unique gifts to get you going on your holiday shopping!

This sale only lasts a few short weeks! Just two easy steps to get started:
1) Register online by going to registercw.com and enter our Organization ID: 23434
2) Invite friends and family to shop and support! Send emails, share on social media, and text the fundraising link to quickly spread the word.

Questions? Contact Pragna Shukla Dave

National Custodian Day:
Thanks to the PTA  Appreciation committee for recognizing the custodial staff at Edison who keep things neat and tidy all year round. Each received a treat and gift of our appreciation from the PTA.  If you see any member of the team this week, say thank you, it's National Custodian Appreciation Day on October 2nd. 

Help us Stock the Staff lounge!

All Edison families are invited to help keep Edison staff energized by contributing to the October Stock the Lounge! Simply sign up for any of the items in the SignUp Genius and drop your contribution off to Evelyn in the office by Thursday, October 10th! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0445ADA82FAAF85-51919288-october

News from the Edison Library! 
We are bringing back the Two Sentence Scary Story Contest!  The Edison Library offered this contest for the first time in 2023 and it unveiled so much SPOOKY SCARY creativity from students, parents and Edison Staff, we must offer it again in 2024.

You may have heard your 2nd-5th grader talking about our Two-Sentence Scary Story Writing Contest!  After seeing examples in library class, they are excited to be scary using only TWO sentences!  Based on our 2023 contest, we also KNOW we have A LOT of spooky-scary-story-writing Edison PARENTS so we look forward to entries from them as well!  Your children REALLY want you to participate!  (Some even want Moms and Dads to EACH write and submit a two-sentence scary story!)  The deadline for all entries is Friday, October 25th (day before Boo Bash)!  One entry per Edison parent or 2nd-5th grade student!  All entries can be emailed to Mrs. Greska (mgreska@elmhurst205.org), dropped off in the Office, or sent to school with your student (make sure the true author's name is on it!)  REMEMBER:  Only TWO sentences!  Oh... there will be very valuable (?) prizes!

Calling All Artists: Reflections Program Open for Entries

Did you know October is National Arts and Humanities Month? This national celebration aims to recognize the importance that the arts have in building a creative culture in our country. If you believe in the importance of the arts, this is a great time to talk to your children about it by encouraging them to participate in Reflections, the national PTA arts program that encourages kids to get creative! Your children are invited to create a piece of artwork in one of six categories that reflects this year's theme, "Accepting Imperfection”. The categories include dance choreography, film production, visual arts, literature (story or poems), music, and photography. Encourage your student artists to get creative, and be proud of their talents! Entrees are due by Wednesday, November 6th, in the school office. For more information and entry guidelines, visit the PTA Council website https://www.elmhurst205.org/page/pta-council

MADISON MINI DUKES NEED YOUR SUPPORT THIS WINTER
Hello D205 PTAs! The weather is getting colder which means it is time for the annual Madison PTA Winter Needs Drive! We are committed to ensure that no Little Duke goes without warm clothes this coming winter, so we are supplying snow pants, boots, gloves, and hats to all Madison students in need. We have had more students (47) qualify and request help than ever before, so any support you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

Please shop our Amazon wish list here - all items ship to the PTA and are distributed anonymously: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3P8GKH6I4VERZ
You can also give directly through GiveBacks: https://madison.givebacks.com/store/items/1092175
Thank you very much for your support! Don't hesitate to email madisonpta.205@gmail.com with any questions.

CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL FANS! 

Get ready to join BAMtheatre at Edison this fall, where we're bringing the magic of theatre to your after-school routine!  Unleash your inner star in "We're All in This Together: Hits of High School Musical," featuring all your favorite songs from the iconic movie series.  Save the date - classes kick off on Mondays starting October 21st.  BAM's comprehensive structure features a blend of captivating activities, games, and rehearsals, all culminating in a showcase on the final day for friends and family to enjoy.  Availability is limited, and this class is known to fill up fast! Please see attachment for more details.

Visit https://ticketpeak.co/bam/classes on September 20th at 9am!

**Class is currently sold out, but students can still register to be on the waitlist**

For questions, please email PTA Programs: Jessica Hobbs, jvhobbs27@gmail.com and Victoria James, victorialwjames@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE: SUMMER RECREATION OPEN HOUSE

ELMHURST WELLNESS TEAM'S: HOLIDAY DRIVE FOR D205 STUDENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS

REACH Parent Group:

Parent-Teacher conferences are in November. Do you have math questions prepared for your students' teachers? At the next Reach Parent Group meeting on Thurs. 10/17/24 at 7p.m. in the D205 Building-162 S. York St. - Rm.216-217, Dave Beedy, D205 Director of STEM Education, will be discussing "Changes To Grades 6-12 Math Curriculum, Instruction, and Programming." This is an opportunity for elementary families to look ahead at middle school math pathways. Please join in person, or check the RPG Meetings page next week for a Google-Meets call-in option and Agenda. 

Please see the REACH Parent Group website for more information and to subscribe to the RPG Communication List. Please see the RPG Directory to contact your school's REACH teacher/s, RPG Leadership Board, and representatives.