October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024
Dear EPE Community, EPE is a positive, purposeful, productive community for all.   Contact a teacher through the websiteSchool Vision and Theme We are officially in the 6th week of school (if you can believe it). Q1 Progress Reports went home last week. If you did not get one, please contact your child’s teacher and we will be sure to get that to you. Also, be sure to read more about our upcoming production of Mary Poppins, Jr! Mary Poppins, Jr Information:Calling all 4th-8th Grade actors, dancers, singers and gymnasts! There is no such thing as a small part in the shows at EPE, and we want you in Mary Poppins, Jr! Sign ups are posted outside the music room. Auditions for Mary Poppins Jr. will be held after school October 22-24. Students should sign up for one 5 minute time slot on either October 22, 23 or 24..Please note that students may audition during recess if unable to come in after school. Please take an audition packet when you sign up to audition. Audition materials (songs and script excerpts) are also available on the website www.tinyurl.com/EPEMaryStudents should prepare TWO SONGS: Let’s Go Fly a Kite, which they will learn in music class and one additional song from the material posted on the website www.tinyurl.com/EPEMaryStudents will also need to prepare lines from the script excerpts posted on the website and included in the audition packet. After the initial auditions, students may be invited to callbacks (the second and final round of auditions) after school October 23-25, 2:45-5:00 pm. Students will be told which days they will need to attend after their initial audition. Final casting decisions will be announced before November 8. Upcoming Events: *Here is a link to all key dates/events this school yearTuesday, October 8th: LSC meeting (6 pm) Future Dates:Tuesday, October 8th: LSC meeting (6 pm)Wednesday, October 9th: High School Admissions Test (HSAT) – all 8th gradersMonday, October 14th: Indigenous People’s Day (no school)Saturday, October 19th: Fall Fest (1 – 4 pm)Tuesday, October 29th: Picture Retakes Important GoCPS 25-26 Application Info!The 25-26 GoCPS application cycle is live! K-8 applicants CPS 8th graders applying to high schoolAny questions can be directed to [email protected]. Students Recognized for Their SEL Skills:The following students were recognized by their teachers for representing the August/September SEL theme that focused on our WOLF expectations and building community. Teachers included quotes about each of their students. Aug/Sept: WOLF Expectations & Building Community: All stakeholders working together to build a safe and trusting environment that supports academic and social emotional growth.Room #Winner (First Name and Last Initial only)Quote/Message105Wren M.The uncertainty of kindergarten can be unnerving for some students. However, Wren has been incrediby supportive and inclusive to all her new friends. She embodies every aspect of our WOLF expectations & we are lucky to have her in room 105!107Emma H. 111Ryan S.Ryan knows how to be a great WOLF106Marella G.Marella is always positive and is a great leader in our class! She sets good examples and always tries her best! She is the true definition of a WOLF!102Fiona S.Fiona is a great example of what a WOLF should be! She is inclusive, helpful, and kind. She is always trying to help other students be their best selves. What a great leader!220Giuliana AkersGiuliana has a positive attitude and sets a good example for classmates! She is being her best WOLF!205Aralyn M.With the most “Leadership” Dojo Points in our class, Aralyn knows how to lead our class WOLF pack!203 206Nathan NutoniNathan is a student our entire class can count on. He is a positive person who makes great choices and leads others.209Anthony MixaWe are only just beginning our school year and have a lot of high expectations for all of our 4th graders. Anthony has been an outstanding wolf this school year and has set the bar high.211Annika C.Annika is an amazing leader in and out of the classroom. She is a positive role model and is kind to everyone! She does a wonderful job following all of our WOLF expectations!204Meghan F.Meghan does a great job of making sure all students in 204 are recognized and included. A great example was when she took charge and graciously gave up her recess to decorate a classmates’ locker for their birthday.221Kareem A. 6thPaige KittnerPaige is a bright light in our homeroom who always helps others. She is a wonderful role model and leader :)6thGavin RebholzGavin is a hard worker with a great personality. He has shown a lot of grit and strength this school year.7th (227)Emily CordovaEmily sets a good example for others, supports her peers, and contributes positively to the EPE community.7thAngelica DAngelica is a positive prescence in our classroom who always has a smile on her face. She is kind to her peers and always willing to give a helping hand.8thBrielle RBrielle is a positive and kind leader within the Edison Park community!8thCasey CCasey is kind to everyone and a very inclusive leader in our classroom! REPOST: Current Open Parent Position (through June 2026): We currently have TWO open parent positions on the LSC and taking applications through Friday, October 4th by 3 pm (see attachment). Applications must be turned into the main office in person and the person must have TWO forms of identification. Applications will be reviewed in preparation for the October 8th LSC meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Camille at [email protected]. REPOST: EPE’s Fall Fest:Fall Fest 2024 is fast approaching and we want you to save the date, Saturday, October 19th, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. There will be games, crafts and Trunk or Treating! Please see the attached flyer for more information. The PTA is in need of volunteers to decorate trunks and pass out treats. Please sign up to be a Trunk or Treat Volunteer here. In addition, the PTA needs volunteers to help the day of the event. You can sign up to be a Fall Fest Volunteer here. We are collecting donations for the Trunk or Treat at school beginning September 30. You can send in or drop off nut-free candy or non-candy items, such as small toys and Halloween party favors. Thanks to generous donations in the past, we were able to replenish our “trunks” with additional treats throughout the event! We hope for this tradition to continue! The kids can “Feed the Monster” by Mr. Johnson’s desk with the donations you send in. Please direct any questions to Kendra Jordanof at [email protected]. On behalf of the PTA, we thank you for your ongoing support of our events! We would not be able to have such special activities for the kids without you. Thank you!  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: 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. Sincerely,  Files:Temporary LSC candidate nomination form.pdf |