Edgewood's Tiger Talk

First, I want to give a shout out to all of our families for following our arrival and dismissal procedures. It's been the smoothest start yet, and it's because of you! This helps us to have smooth, safe processes.

Thank you to those of you who filled out the Parent Survey. We had a record number of responses! Aliyah in 3rd grade will be Principal for the morning on October 7th. If you see her at arrival, make sure to greet her with a, "Good Morning, Ms. Graham!"

One of the questions/concerns that a couple parents voiced was school safety. In today's world, it's sad, but true, that many wonder how safe their children are at school. I thought I'd take a minute to outline our plans, procedures, and policies related to school safety.

(1) RELATIONSHIPS AND CONNECTEDNESS: Our district partners closely with the police department. In our meetings, they say again and again that the most important thing to do is to build strong relationships with students and families. This is proactive and preventative. At Edgewood, we prioritize relationships as part of our work to maintain our status as a National School of Character. We greet each student multiple times in the morning, devote class time to morning meetings, and work to know each student on an individual level. Our Edgewood Alumni often keep in touch with staff; the relationships we build matter.

(2) PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Every month we have a drill. We practice evacuation drills (aka fire drills), lockdowns, and tornado drills.

(3) BUILDING SECURITY: With the exception of arrival and dismissal, all doors are locked and closed. Parents are not allowed into the building at arrival and dismissal. This practice both makes it very easy to identify anyone who shouldn't be there AND ensures that teachers and staff can pay attention to the emotional state of every child starting the school day.

Safety is a pre-requiste for learning, and we take it seriously. Thank you for your ongoing support with it.

Our 2nd Annual Fall Fest is coming up! This family friendly event will take place on Saturday, October 15th from 2-4pm.

1. If you would like to contribute to planning the event, join our Zoom meeting this coming Tuesday at 7pm. (Click the link to join). We bet you have a great idea!
2. Look out for a sign-up to help out at the event by running a station. Kids at this age LOVE it when their parents help. Soak up these moments while they're in elementary school ;).
3. The Fall Fundraiser ends on Monday, September 26th. Make sure to send back your packets!
4. The Bookfair is coming October 10th; this is a great opportunity for you to (a) volunteer and see students during the school day and (b) get some books for your home library. Look out for a sign-up coming soon!
5. Our Spirit Wear Sale will run October 3rd-October 17th. Stay tuned!

Many of you shop on Amazon. Did you know that you can earn money for Edgewood's Home and School Association while doing it? You can give more $ to your child's school by doing what you'd do anyway!

1) Go to smile.amazon.com

2) Search for your charity: Edgewood Home and School Association, Inc."

3) This only works from the desktop site, not from the app.

9/26: Cherrydale Fundraiser Ends--packets due

9/27: Fall Fest Planning Meeting via Zoom (click here to join)

9/30: No School, Teacher Professional Learning

10/3-10/17: Online Spiritwear Sale

10/10-10/17: Bookfair @ School

10/17: Picture Day

10/15: Edgewood Fall Fest, 2-4pm

10/20: MOD Pizza Fundraiser (20% of all purchases go to Edgewood EHSA)

10/27: No School--Professional Learning

10/28: No School, Fall Break

11/1: EHSA Parent Cafe, 6-7pm (2nd Grade Presenting)

11/3: Early Release (Parent-Teacher Conferences)

11/10: Evening Conferences

Email: mboyd@greenfield.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.greenfield.k12.wi.us/schools/edgewood/
Location: 4711 South 47th Street, Greenfield, WI, United States
Phone: 414-281-5750