Engaging ESL's
Quarterly Newsletter-November 2020
Returning to 100% Virtual Learning
During the months of October and November, many of our Edison ESL families chose to have their students attend in-person classes. With the surging number of COVID-19 cases in Indiana, we have had to return to virtual learning for all students. It is very important that students attend all of their classes throughout the day. Below is a list of expectations for on-line learning that will help students succeed in learning and mastering skills. We will not be changing the time school starts or ends. Students should log into their class by 7:35 am daily.
Gift from IPS
In order to continue improving the listening and speaking skills of our ESL students, Indianapolis Public Schools has purchased headphones with microphones for each ESL student that receives services to use with their Ipad or Chromebook. Please have your child wear their headphones while attending online classes and also bring them to school when we come back for in-person learning. Listening and speaking are two skills that are critical for learning a second language.
Holiday Schedule
With the holidays quickly approaching, be sure to check out Edison's calendar to see when we will be taking days off from school. Note: Edison does not always follow the same schedule as other IPS schools. There may be days when our schedule is different. All Edison students should follow Edison's calendar. Click here for the 2020-21 Calendar.
Technology Issues
Having trouble with an I-Pad or Chromebook? Please call the Edison School of the Arts office at 317-226-4992, 7:30 am -3:00 pm, Monday-Friday for assistance.
LiveSchool for Parents
LiveSchool is a new program this year that provides every student with the opportunity to earn points throughout the day for being on task, being kind, working hard, following directions, and more. At the end of the week, each student receives a "pay check" for the points they have earned. They can then purchase a reward or save their points to for future spending. Parents are encouraged to sign up to and track your child/children to see how well they are doing. When a class gets 90% of the families signed up they will earn a pizza or donut party!
Win LiveSchool Points!!
Q: What key has legs and can't open doors?
A: ??? Click below to answer the riddle and win 25 LiveSchool points for each student in the family!
Click to answer the riddle and win LiveSchool Points
25 points for each child!
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Translation Hours
Mrs. Lynn is available from 7:35-8:15 am and 1:40-2:00 pm Monday-Friday to translate in Spanish. If there is an emergency outside of these hours, please text or leave a message. Her phone number is 317-616-0771.
Edison School of the Arts, IPS #47
Email: fugatek@myips.org
Website: https://myips.org/edison/
Location: 777 South White River Parkway West Drive, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-226-4992
Facebook: facebook.com/EdisonSchooloftheartsat47
Twitter: @EdisonArts47