Edison Weekly
Week of April 30, 2023
Edison Elementary
Building Hours
School Hours- 8:35AM-3:30PMOffice Hours- 8:00AM-4:00PM
Important Contact Information
Main Office: 586-439-6500
Attendance Line: 586-439-6590
Fax: 586-439-6501
Email: kristina.wiegand@fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/Edison
Location: 17470 Sewel Avenue, Fraser, MI, USA
Phone: 586-439-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/133408283523961/
Twitter: @kristy_wiegand
Upcoming Events
View the FPS ACADEMIC CALENDAR here
*Tuesday, May 2- 4th Grade Math MSTEP
*Wednesday, May 3- 6th Grade ELA MSTEP
*Wednesday, May 3- 1st-3rd Grade Spring Concert 7:00PM at FHS
*Thursday, May 4- 5th Grade Social Studies MSTEP
*Tuesday, May 9- 6th Grade Math MSTEP
*Wednesday, May 10- 5th Grade Science MSTEP
*Thursday, May 11- Early Release Day 1:30PM Dismissal
*Wednesday, May 17- PTO Meeting 6:30PM
*Thursday, May 18- Early Release Day 1:30PM Dismissal
Edison- 22-23 Parent Survey
Below you will find a link to a parent survey for the 22-23 school year. The parent survey is required each year for our school improvement process. Please click the link to participate in the parent survey:
Our goal is always continuous improvement. Thank you for helping us and for being part of our Edison Family!
Are You Returning To Edison in the Fall?
We are beginning to plan for the 2023-2024 school year at this time. It would be extremely helpful for us to know whether or not your child will be returning to Fraser in the fall. We are asking each family to help us with this process by completing the form below. Please take a moment to fill it out. Please complete ONE FORM per child.
We greatly appreciate your assistance planning for next school year!
MSTEP Testing Continues This Week for 4th, 5th, & 6th Grade
Each spring, the State of Michigan and the US Department of Education (USDE) require us to assess students in certain subject areas through the M-STEP, PSAT and SAT. The assessments provide the district with a snapshot of student achievement at the state, district, and building levels. Individual student results will also be shared with parents.
The tentative assessment dates for M-Step are as follows:
4th Grade
Tuesday, May 2 - Math
5th Grade
Thursday, May 4 - Social Studies
Wednesday, May 10 - Science
6th Grade
Wednesday, May 3 - ELA
Tuesday, May 9 - Math
Please ensure that your child is well rested on their testing day. They should come to school with a fully charged iPad .
Also, due to recent updates in State testing procedures, cell phones, smart watches, and any bluetooth device (including headphones) MUST be secured during testing. We encourage students to leave these devices home on testing days when possible.When not possible, devices will be powered down and secured during testing.
Thank You to our PTO! Welcome Incoming PTO Officers!
At our recent PTO meeting, we elected our PTO officers for the 2023-2024 school year. I'm pleased to announce the following PTO roles for next school year:
President- Sarah Hyland
Vice President- Lisa Heckman
Secretary- Andrea & Leon Anderson
Treasurer- Krystal Maison
Communication Specialist- Ida Xexo
Trustee- Tara Hogan
Trustee- Jennifer Poole
Please be on the look out for ways in which you can become involved, to any extent you're able, during the 2023-24 school year.
Let's Appreciate Edison's Staff
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is May 8th through 12th.
As you know, every member of our staff is working harder than ever this year. In addition to supporting our students' academic growth, our staff is also working s hard to support our students' individual social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
As we prepare for Appreciation Week, I encourage you to work with your children to pick at least one member of the staff who is making a difference in their life. Then send that staff member an email, have your child draw a picture, send in a card, etc., to let them know. These small gestures take just a few minutes and mean SO MUCH to our deserving teachers, office staff, custodians, support staff, and lunch aides.
Edison Talent Show: 1st-6th Grade Tryout Forms Due by May 9th
Our Student Council is preparing for our end-of-the-year Talent Show.
All 1st-6th graders are eligible to try out! If your child may be interested in trying out, please be sure that they submit their forms to Mrs. Schmidt by May 9th.
Get them in early! No late forms will be accepted.
6th Grade Yard Signs- Order Now!
Sixth grade families- Sixth grade yard signs are now on sale. The cost is $12 (personalized) or $10 (standard).
Signs can be ordered online now through May 15th. Yard signs will be distributed to students by the first week of June.
1st-3rd Grade Spring Concert- Wednesday, May 3rd
This event will take place on:
Wednesday, May 3rd
7:00PM (Students Arrive at 6:30PM)
FHS Auditorium
The theme for the concert this year will be "Nature"- so students are encouraged to dress in shades of blue and green.
A concert rehearsal at FHS will take place on the morning of the concert. Please be sure to submit the permission slip so your child can participate in the rehearsal.
Fraser Youth Choir Concert- May 24th
Save The Date: Edison Family Road Rally: Wednesday, May 31st
Edison Family Road Rally
Wednesday, May 31st
5:00PM-7:00PM
5:00-6:00- Road Rally: Head to all the stops to visit with Edison staff members and find pictures of Ellie the Eagle.
6:00-7:00- Edison: Return to Edison to hang out with Ellie the Eagle, turn in raffle tickets and enjoy a sweet treat.
We are currently collecting donations for our raffle baskets. Please see attached image or the paper flyer for items being collected.
Congratulations Mrs. Schmidt: 22-23 Fraser Elementary Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Schmidt is an educator who brings a level of energy to her students that is unparalleled. She carefully designs innovative, engaging lessons for her students and has an uncanny ability to relate new learning to her students’ lives.
She also brings a level of encouragement and support to her colleagues that inspires us all to continue to improve our craft. She has a hand in just about everything that we do here, as a 5th grade teacher, a student council sponsor, school improvement chairperson, and a Teacher In Charge.
Her presence truly makes Edison a better, happier place for students and staff.
Weekly Character Club Awards
Throughout the year, we will be honoring our students with Character Club Awards. Teachers are already working to determine students that exemplify all of the different character strengths for the whole year. Each week, we will be distributing Character Awards to some of our students. At the end of each month, student award recipients will have a Character Club lunch together to celebrate our positive character!
Below are the winners for this week's Character Trait.
Gleaners Food Distribution
Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry will be set up in the FHS Klein Road parking lot on the following dates:
May 11
May 25
June 8
June 22
July 6
If you are in need of food assistance, you can find pantries in your area by visiting https://pantrynet.org.