During this holiday season Washington Irving will be helping the Edmond FFA Chapter collect donations to help support Military Veterans at Oklahoma Veterans Affairs Living Center! Please bring any donations to Washington Irving. ALL DONATIONS DUE to Washington Irving BY NOVEMBER 16.

>> Full-size Fleece Blankets >> Pajama Bottoms or Sweatpants (L, XL, XXL - NO JOGGERS NOR ELASTIC AROUND ANKLES)>>White T-shirts (L, XL, XXL) >>3-6 pairs of socks (loose around ankles) >> Puzzle Books >> Full-Size Toiletries >> 3 in 1 Shampoo/Body Wash >> Toothpaste >>Toothpaste >>Shaving Gell >>Lotion >>Chapstick >>Deodorant >>Body Spray >>Extras: hard candy, mini candy bars, snacks, gum, back scratchers, games, books, bible, flash lights>>

November tip:

Dr. Grunewald recently announced our exciting EPS partnership with Smart Social. In case you missed her message, Smart Social is an online resource to provide our Edmond families with information on social media safety. It’s our goal as a district to help provide you with these resources so you can make informed decisions for your students. Each month we’ll be sharing a Smart Social Tip of the Month in our newsletter. This month's tip is all about social media family agreements. To access the information, simply click this link: https://smartsocial.com/post/social-media-agreement?org=edmond

If you haven’t registered for our free Smart Social account, you’ll be able to do that too!

Congratulations to our Washington Irving 5th-grade winner for our yearbook cover winner! Way to go Krishni! All entries will be placed on the back. So proud of each of you - they were all amazing!

This year's Treat Squad (formerly known as Cookie Phantom) is an easy way to volunteer and make an impact at your child's school. Treats can be anything: a cookie, a coffee, a gift card - whatever you want! It's a small gesture to let the women and men who love on our kids every day know they are appreciated. Please consider signing up and making someone's day.

Treat Squad Link

PALs is Washington Irving's newest program, expanded from last year, to give you more opportunities to volunteer inside the school. Below is our interest survey and volunteer sign-ups

Contact Info- This form gathers your email address so that the Homeroom Parent can send communication directly to you. Some teachers would prefer for the Homeroom Parent to communicate directly with class parents, especially about the Teacher's Birthday and Staff Appreciation.

PALs Interest- 9 options for even more opportunities to be involved in Washington Irving!

Holiday Celebrations Sign Up- This year, each child will have an opportunity to have ONE parent/representative for ONE celebration this school year. You will be able to select which celebration you would like to attend in this Google Form

Yearbooks are on sale at jostens.com for $25

What happens if I forget to put my CAR RIDER PLUS TAG in my car?

You will have to park your car in a parking space, go inside to the office, present your driver’s license for verification to receive a temporary tag, then join the car line.

Can I use the CAR RIDER PLUS TAG to check out my student during regular school hours?

NO, you must present your driver’s license during regular school hours.

Can I show my driver’s license to the duty teacher instead of the CAR RIDER PLUS TAG?

NO, the duty teacher will only dismiss your child if you have the CAR RIDER PLUS TAG.

Can my friend or a grandparent pick up my child from the car line?

Yes, but they will need to have the CAR RIDER PLUS TAG with them to pick up your child. If they do not have the card, they will go to the office and present their driver’s license for a temporary tag, then join the car line. If their name is listed in the parent portal, they will be allowed to leave with your child.

Can my child go home with a friend’s parent?

If the friend’s parent has your child’s CAR RIDER PLUS TAG, then your child will be dismissed with them. If they do not have the CAR RIDER PLUS TAG, they must go to the office and present their driver’s license for verification. If their name is in the parent portal, then your child will be allowed to leave with them.

Please read the attached letter below regarding stock inhalers.

• Letter on treating students who experience sudden life-threatening respiratory distress while at school.
• If you do NOT want your child to receive an albuterol treatment from the school’s supply in the event of respiratory distress, please notify your child’s school nurse in writing. melissa.king@edmondschools.net