April 1st, 2025
April 1, 2025
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Good day, EPE Community.
As we return from Spring Break, I want to celebrate our students. The March Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) theme was self-control. The following students were select because they have the ability to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations.
| 105 | Jacob N. | Jacob exhibits self-control in kindergarten by remaining calm throughout the day. He is capable of staying on task and is equipped with the ability to think about his actions before reacting to any situation. |
| 107 | Darrik WL | Darrik is able to navigate transitions, new situations, and interactions with new people with kindness and calmness. Even if he is feeling unsure or nervous, his adaptability helps him adjust to any challenges he encounters |
| 109 | Charlotte M. | Charlotte is great at managing her emotions and behaviors in the classroom! She is very calm, which helps her achieve her goals! |
| 111 | Olivia R | Olivia does a great job regulating her emotions, thoughts, and impulses. |
| 106 | Maeve D. | Maeve has improved on managing her emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively. She does not let things get in the way of achieving her goals and completing her daily work. |
| 102 | Victoria O. | Victoria does a wonderful job staying calm in all situations. She is able to regulate her emotions and express her needs when necessary. Victoria sets a great example for others! Way to go! |
| 102 | Hashim A. | Hashim has been working so hard to show self-control during class. He is controlling his body during lessons and is putting forth the effort to participate. He has come such a long way! We are so proud of all the hard work and effort Hashim has made in the classroom. Way to go, Hashim! |
| 220 | Maise K. | Maisie is always cool, calm and collected. She never shouts out in class and is respectful and kind. |
| 205 | Ljubi A. | Ljubi displays a great amount of self-control. She always raises her hand when she has something to share, and never shouts out. She is able to remain calm in overwhelming situations and reminds others to do the same. |
| 203 | Wyatt B. | Wyatt has improved his self-control skills so much over the course of the past year. He has been very respectful, kind, & had a positive attitude. Nice work, Wyatt! |
| 206 | Harper H | Harper is able to switch from one situation to the next and meets the expectations for each situation. She shows great self-control when she is in the classroom. |
| 209 | Leah Soda | Leah soda is such a hardworking individual with everyone. She always strives to do her best in different situations, be it classroom learning, following expectations, or being responsible in peer to peer interaction. |
| 211 | Mickey L. | Mickey does a wonderful job controlling his body and emotions. He is able to move on responsibly from situations that could possibly get him off track. He is kind, respectful, and mature. He focuses on what he needs to do in class and works hard to get it all done. We are all so proud of Mickey! |
| 204 | Noel M | Noel has the perfect temperament to succeed in school and to achieve his goals. He is always able to regulate his emotions in order to stay focused and engaged whether he is working or playing. |
| 221 | Omar Ali | |
| 6th | Emma Shogren | Emma exhibits a remarkable amount self-control every day at school. She focuses intently on her school work and is always responsible with her assignments and materials. |
| 6th | Jake Pekic | Jake is a great example of someone who embodies self-control! He stays focused in class, and is always so kind and patient with his peers. He is flexible and understanding, and always keeps a positive attitude. |
| 7th | Patricia M. | Patricia is able to keep calm and relaxed in stressful situations. She is kind to everyone and has an even temperament when working with her peers. |
| 7th | Liliana Rivera | Lily R. consistently demonstrates patience, perseverance, and a strong sense of focus, allowing her to navigate challenges with maturity and determination. Her ability to stay on task and make thoughtful choices reflects her commitment to personal growth and success. |
| 8th | Paul Reinhardt | Paul is very kind, inclusive and patient with others in the classroom. There are many times when I have seen Paul manage his emotions well when others around him have made that challenging to do so. Paul is extremely bright and manages his behaviors well to produce outstanding work in the classroom. Go, Paul! |
| 8th – 226 | Luke B | Luke has high expectations for himself, and he sets goals and achieves them. He shows great self-control, managing his behaviors and emotions with a level and calm demeanor. |
 | Upcoming Events: *Here is a link to all key dates/events this school yearFriday, April 4th: Deadline for LSC Principal Evaluation Feedback formFriday, April 4th: Princess Dance (6 pm) Future Dates:March 24th-March 28th: Spring BreakThursday, April 10th: EPE Open House → Help us spread the word! Friday, April 11th: EPE/PTA used book fair Wednesday, April 16th: EPE Eras Night Saturday, April 26th: Boots & Bling Fundraiser (6 pm) *click here to learn how to add EPE’s events to your personal calendar |
 | Each year, the LSC is required to carry out a full principal evaluation. Part of that evaluation includes collecting feedback from stakeholders (ex. staff members, families, community members). We ask that you complete this form if you wish to share information about Principal Finelli. The form will remain open until April 4th, the week after Spring Break. Please note: Your identity is not collected when filling out this survey and the responses provided will be kept confidential. The content of your individual responses will only be viewed by members of the LSC (not the principal). Thanks EPE LSC Members Parent Representatives: Claudia Badillo Edward Bryant Ryan McGuffey Michael Robbins Janessa Seider Teacher Representatives: Sarah Hernandez Sara Scienski Non-Teacher Staff Representative: Camille Steiner Community Representatives: Lydia Munger Sean Nash |
 | Help us spread the word about all of the wonderful things EPE is doing by sharing information about the first of two EPE OPEN HOUSES scheduled for Thursday, April 10th at 3:30 pm. |
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 | Trivia Night Tickets on sale!  The Friends of EPE Foundation is hard at work planning our 2025 fundraiser, “Boots and Bling,” and we need your help. Below, you will find information about how to buy tickets and ways to sponsor the event. All information regarding the event was sent out on February 11th and can be found in our “what to expect” guide. Thank you for your never-ending support of Edison Park Elementary!Tickets for Boots and Bling: http://go.rallyup.com/bootsandblingEarly Bird Tickets until March 28, 2025:Single Admission $60.00Couple Admission $100.00After March 28, 2025 prices increase:Single Admission $75.00Couple Admission $125.00Team ticket pricing for Boots and BlingEarly Bird Pricing until March 28, 2025:Table of 10 attendees $500.00After March 28, 2025 prices increase:Table of 10 attendees $625.00 |
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 | Everyone’s favorite nanny comes to Edison Park Elementary, April 29-May 2! Tickets for Mary Poppins, Jr. go on sale April 1 during Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please use the attached form to order tickets and send it into the Main Office with payment. Contact Alice Tegtmeier [email protected] with any questions. Mary Poppins Jr. Tickets form |
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 | Princess Dance: Friday, April 4thPlease join us for our annual princess dance. The theme this year is Dress To Impress (it’s some Roblox game?). There will be a table at the dance with random accessories for the girls to wear but feel free to bring your own. The wackier, the better. Admission is $25 per family. Cash or Venmo will be accepted at the door. Food and beverages will be provided. Please also bring cash for raffle prizes and the photographer. You can RSVP at this link. Reach out to Tim Kirby at 517-930-3169 with any questions. Thanks! Wednesday, April 16th Calling all Swifties! Join us for a fun time with friends, bracelet making, legos, music, and laughter! Our 8th graders are hard a work planning a fun night to help raise funds for their graduation activities!  |
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 | The annual My Voice My School Parent survey is an incredible opportunity for parents’/guardians’ important perspective to be heard. Parents and guardians of CPS students are invited to complete a survey about their child’s school between April 1, 2025 and May 17, 2025. The survey takes about 5-10 minutes to complete, it is available in several languages, and it is completely anonymous. We appreciate all parents/guardians who take a few minutes to participate in the My Voice My School Parent Survey. |
 | WEEKLY POST: Purchase EPE Spirit Wear: Don’t forget to order your new EPE Spirit Wear. The easy-to-use website can be found here.  WEEKLY POST: Add EPE’s Calendar to Your Personal Calendar: If you go to the school’s website and scroll down a little bit, you will find UPCOMING EVENTS on the left-hand side. We do our best to keep this as accurate as possible. If you click on SHOW CALENDAR below the events, it will bring you to the entire EPE calendar. In the top right corner, you will see little icons. These icons can be used to add the calendar to your own. WEEKLY POST: General LSC Information: If you are a parent, staff member, teacher, or community member, and you have a question/concern you would like the LSC to address, please contact those people using their emails found here. We are asking those who wish to make a comment or present a question during public participation at the next LSC meeting to complete this form. You have the option to have the Chair read the statements and questions aloud or to say them yourself. You can also sign up in person before the meeting begins |
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