Edison Park CEA
August 30, 2019 Newsletter
Letter from Mrs. Trent, Principal
Welcome to the 2019/20 School Year!
As we embark on a new school year, we anticipate the journey of learning and where it will take us. We have had a spectacular start and our students are settled into their classrooms while being engaged in academics and the arts.
We would like to welcome our new families to Edison Park and invite you to join us on this year’s expedition. We plan to cultivate the learning of ALL children and ensure a safe learning environment so success will be achieved! “The real learning starts when one crosses borders and travels miles for real knowledge”.
“Adventure is the best place to learn. Travel is more than the seeing of sights. It is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of the living (Miriam Beard)”. We look forward to partnering with you as we take our learning to places beyond our wildest imaginations!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Trent
The 2019-2020 School Theme is "Learning Takes You Places!"
AWARDS
A+ School
Golden School Award
Edison Park CEA was presented with the Florida Department of Education Golden School Award on Tuesday, August 27th. The Golden School Award recognizes elementary, secondary and adult schools with exemplary volunteer programs that meet the following criteria:
- 80% of the school's staff is trained in school volunteerism,
- School has a designated volunteer coordinator, and
- Total number of volunteer service hours equals or exceeds twice the number of students enrolled.
SAVE THE DATE
Volunteer Orientation- Friday, September 6th at 8 AM
SAC Meeting- Thursday, September 12th at 5:30 PM
Service Project: Canned Food Drive, Sept. 9th - Sept. 20th
DADS Take Your Child To School Day- September 25th
Picture Retakes- Friday, September 27th
No School- September 2nd & September 30th
Yearbook $10- Special offer when ordered by Sept. 27th
Golden Apple Nominations- Due October 4th
Trunk-Or-Treat: Time to start planning!
Friday, October 25th @ 6PM
Hosted by the PTA, this is an evening Fall Festival with a DJ, games, & food trucks. Car trunks are fully decorated with parents dressed in costumes giving out candy. Students dress in costumes and trick-or-treat to each car trunk. The event is free, but there are AMAZING food trucks with great food for purchase. This is a school "favorite" event!
(See photo of a 2018 Trunk. Some trunks match the school theme.)
FREE Breakfast & Lunch
Support the Arts
Theatre Department: Donations Needed
https://www.myregistry.com/organization/Drama-Club-Boosters-Fort-Myers-FL/2101651
Music Department: Keyboard Donation Needed
Dance Shoes
Theatre Etiquette
We are proud to host monthly performances in our historic theatre. We ask that all guests review the theatre etiquette followed at Edison Park.
- Food or drinks are not allowed in the theatre.
- Please turn off or silence all phones and electronic devices.
- All non-performing children/students must be supervised by and remain with an adult before, during and after the performance.
- If a younger child is with you in the audience and becomes restless or upset, please take them into the foyer.
- Please applaud, laugh and respond appropriately and avoid yelling out or shouting names, words or phrases.
- Please avoid waving or gesturing to performers.
- If you are going to take video or photographs of the performance, please do so from the sides of the theatre, being careful not to block the view of others or the aisles.
- If you have to leave during a performance, please exit between scenes, selections or songs to minimize distraction
Student Recognition
Spotlight Students & CORE 4 Students of the Week
During Quarter 1, all students earning 75% or more of their weekly behavior points have an opportunity to be selected as the "CORE 4 Student of the Week". Eligible names are placed in a "hat" and are selected by pulling one name per class. These students have their names read on the school news. Students earn a gift certificate and are celebrated for demonstrating positive behavior in school.
Staff News
Welcome, New Staff!
Additional Endorsements
Stay Connected
Social Media & More!
The school also hosts a facebook page (@EdisonParkCEA) and a twitter page (@EPCEA). Follow us for fun photos, school updates, and more!
FOCUS: District Portal for Grades, Attendance, & More!
Upcoming Edison Park Performances
Grade 4: "Are We There Yet?"
Thursday, Oct 24, 2019, 06:30 PM
2401 Euclid Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, USA
Grade 5: "The Magic Lamp" Musical
Thursday, Nov 21, 2019, 06:30 PM
2401 Euclid Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, USA
Holiday Show
Thursday, Dec 12, 2019, 06:30 PM
2401 Euclid Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, USA
Partners in Education
Thank you, Business Partners!
Thank you, DHOP, for hosting a staff A+ Celebration!
Thank you, Bennett's Fresh Roast, for an AMAZING breakfast!
Thank you, PTA, for hosting a "Welcome Back" breakfast!
Thank you, Daughters of the American Revolution, for amazing treats!
Thank you, Horace Mann, for an ice cream party!
Thank you, Edison Park Foundation, for sponsoring staff shirts!
Thank you, Lieze-Adams family, for completing the BRICK entry!
Thank you, PTA, for sponsoring the "BOO HOO" breakfast!
Thank you, PTA, for planning a "Back-to-School" Skate Party!
The School District of Lee County
The School Board of Lee County, Florida
Gwynetta S. Gittens, District 5 (Chair)
Chris N. Patricca, District 3 (Vice Chair)
Mary Fischer, District 1
Melisa W. Giovannelli, District 2
Debbie Jordan, District 4
Betsy Vaughn, District 6
Cathleen O'Daniel Morgan, District 7
Dr. Gregory K. Adkins
Superintendent
The School Board of Lee County, Florida, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, marital status, religion, or sexual orientation.
Edison Park CEA
Website: EPE.leeschools.net
Location: 2401 Euclid Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, USA
Phone: 239-334-6232
Facebook: facebook.com/EdisonParkCEA
Twitter: @EPCEA