Welcome to Edison Middle School

Home of the Panthers!

Our MissionOur mission is

to cultivate the unique potential

of each childin a nurturing and

collaborative environment.

Orientation• August 11th:

– 6th Grade Orientation - 8-11 a.m.

• August 11th: – 7th Grade Orientation - 12-1 p.m.– 8th Grade Orientation - 1-2 p.m.

• August 17th: – Alternate Orientation (if missed on 8/11)– All grades - 3-4 p.m.

• August 17th: – Welcome to the Den– 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Orientation Stops 1. Schedule - Print from ParentVUE2. 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 6th 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 6th 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 1st period class!

6th Grade Entrance – Door 18Waiting 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!

LIKE THIS NOT THIS

NOT 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• 6th Grade: 10:26-10:56• Bring your own or buy• Cash or pre-paid account

www.mylunchmoney.com

• Allergy-free table • Bag lunch on 1st day

recommended• Teachers explain lunch

procedures on 1st day

SAMPLE 6th Grade Schedule8 period day + Lunch (subject to change!)

* 4 minute passing period *

1st Period 8:00-8:45 English/Language Arts (2-period block)

2nd Period 8:49-9:34 English/Language Arts

3rd Period 9:38-10:23 Math

10:26-10:56 Lunch

4th Period 10:59-11:44 Science

5th Period 11:48-12:33 Social Studies

6th Period 12:37-1:22 Foundations or Band/Orchestra

7th Period 1:26-2:11 PE (3 quarters) / Health (1 quarter)

8th Period 2:15-3:00 Inter-Related Arts (IRA)- Music, Art, Drama, Collaboration & Leadership

- Rotates quarterly

Attendance & Guidance Office Attendance Line: 682-2053

Sick? Need to leave early? Coming in late?

Please call or send a note!

Mrs. UhrinAttendance Secretary

& Registrar

Student ServicesHere to help you with your academic and social-emotional needs!

Mrs. McFarland 7th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Foster 8th Grade Counselor

Ms. Menza 6th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Millard School Psychologist

Mrs. Schwarthoff School Social Worker

The Health Office 630-665-3537

Mrs. WestergaardCertified School Nurse

Plus:

Registered Nurse

Health Office Assistant

• 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 sick, please text them to go to the health office.

Main Office Staff

Mrs. Wrobel Principal’s Secretary

Mrs. Fumarolo Asst. Principal’s Secretary

*Fees & Waivers*

Mrs. Howard Office Secretary

*Locks & Lockers**Lost & Found*

Mrs. Bednar, Principal

Mrs. Ptak, Assistant Principal

Library Learning Center

Mrs. Wentzloff LLC Director

Edible Book Festival Book Fair

All School ReadCaudill Challenge

Battle of the Books

Great place for parents to volunteer!

Mrs. HagenLLC Assistant

Special Programs and Assemblies

Asia Day &Medieval

Day

Sports & IntramuralsOpen to 6th Graders

• Sports: – Cross Country– Wrestling

- Must have a current sports physical on file.

- Athletic fees are ~$125 per sport.

- Intramurals meet Mon.-Thurs. from 3:15-4:15. Bus riders can take the activity bus home. No fee or physical required.

- Listen for announcements!

• Intramurals: – Floor Hockey– Basketball– Volleyball– 6th Grade Games

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 Fees2. Order PE Uniform

- http://actionscreen.com/District200- Will be delivered to school

3. Order/Purchase School Supplies4. Health Physical, Immunizations, Dental Exam5. Practice Opening Combination Lock6. READ7. Memorize math facts8. Go outside and PLAY!