November 6, 2024

During the month of October, our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) theme was bullying prevention and kindness. Each teacher nominated someone from their class who represented this best. They also shared a few words about that student. Check it out below. 

Bullying Prevention & Kindness: All stakeholders encouraging everyone to have empathy, stand up for one another, and treat each other with kindness
105	Nora M.	Nora is a positive role model who always has uplifting words for her classmates. She is respectful and her engagement with others is inclusive and collaborative. We are fortunate to have Nora in room 105.
107	Freddy S	Freddy is always ready and willing to help anyone in need. He shows kindness to all everyday.
109	Zaynab B.	Zaynab is someone in the classroom who is always kind to everyone. She is someone who will always follow the rules and stand up for others.
111	Aaron A.	Aaron is kind and helpful to others. Great job, Aaron!
106	Kelsey S.	Kelsey shows kindness in everything she does. She is a true friend to all!
102	Drew H.	Drew is one of the kindest friends! She always works well with others and is patient with everyone. She makes everyone around her feel special!
220	Luca A	Luca always helps friends and looks out for them. He is very fair and makes sure everyone is happy and comfortable.
205	Ellie H.	Ellie always wants to make everybody feel included and is a kind friend to her peers.
203	Emma N.	Emma always looks out for her friends and is a true WOLF! She is always spreading so much love in our classroom!
206	Maya R.	Maya is always kind. She treats others with respect and includes everyone.
209	Abby C.	Abby is always helping others in the class. She is friendly to everyone and makes sure everyone feels included in our class. Abby is an amazing example of a WOLF.
211	Maisie C.	Maisie is so kind to others in class and is a great role model. She treats everyone with kindness and respect!
204	Laura B.	Laura is always so kind to all of her fellow classmates and always provides a great example of a positive attitude for everyone to follow
221	Madison D.
6th	Antonia G	Antonia is such a kind person. She always treats others with respect and consideration. She is wonderful!
6th	Alyssa S.	Alyssa is such a kind student! She often helps others, and brings joy and great energy into our class.
7th (227)	Sasha C	Sasha truly embodies the spirit of kindness and actively fosters a strong sense of community here at EPE! Her actions consistently reflect empathy and a genuine commitment to uplifting those around her.
7th (228)	Cameron V	Cameron is extremely conscientious about how he treats his peers and shows kindness to everyone.
8th	Maddie C	Maddie encourages everyone to reach for their dreams! She is always very inclusive and accepting of everyone in our classroom and we love her for it!
8th	Rayyan J	Rayyan welcomes others and shows kindness toward his peers just like a true WOLF!

	Upcoming Events: *Here is a link to all key dates/events this school yearFriday, November 8th: Walk-A-Thon at Olympia Field (see below)Tuesday, November 12th: LSC Meeting – State of the School (6 pm) Future Dates: Friday, November 8th: HSAT scores released by CPS through GoCPSTuesday, November 12th: LSC meeting (6 pm) – State of the School presentationFriday, November 15th: Deadline to apply for school programs for the 2025-26 school year in GoCPSFriday, December 13th: Dad’s Club Holiday Party (see below)
	Urban Wellness is thrilled to announce our new Mental Health Assessment + Referral Program.  We know that parents struggle not just to find mental health support for their kids and teens, but to know what kind of support they need.  Waitlists are long, there are so many types of providers, it can get really overwhelming.   Our Assessment + Referral program offers a one-hour comprehensive mental health assessment complete with an aftercare summary, recommendations for treatment and referrals to trusted providers.  We are currently accepting requests for assessments and we will endeavor to schedule them within 1-3 business days
	WALK A THON INFO SHEET LINK ***PARENT SURVIVAL GUIDE*** The Walk-A-Thon is one of Edison Park School’s largest fundraisers and we couldn’t do it without you, your families, and friends!  This year, we are focusing our efforts on funding smaller beautification projects around our school.     As a school, if we meet our goal of raising $7,000, we will provide a T-shirt for every student to wear on Walk-A-Thon day! We hope you consider donating!  *Families that donate $100 or more will get a photo featured on our Wall of Fame*  WALK-A-THON SCHEDULE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8th12:40 – K-8 Students Depart EPE and Walk to Olympia Park 1:00 Walk-A-Thon Begins (Wait for signal so everyone can start at the same time) 2:00 – Walk-A-Thon Finishes & Students Return to School This year’s Walk-A-Thon will circle Olympia Park & individual laps completed will be counted!  Make sure to wear gym shoes and dress for the weather.  Bring your reusable water bottle (with your name written on it). You must have a walking field trip permission completed to attend!  If you did not complete it on DocuSign, it can be found HERE! **We are looking for parent volunteers. If you are interested in helping students record their laps, assisting the homeroom teacher walking with the class to Olympia and back safely, or just being available during the event, please email your students’ homeroom teacher directly.  If you can’t volunteer, you can still join us and cheer on our walkers.  Bring signs, noisemakers, or pom poms and be ready to cheer!
	Down Syndrome Awareness Month: October was Down Syndrome Awareness Month and we celebrated our students because we know a community who is more inclusive is more powerful. Check out the image of our two happy students.
	Dad’s Club Holiday Party : Use this Evite link to RSVP to the Dad’s Club Annual Holiday Party on Friday, December 13th.
	REPOST: Current Open Parent Position (through June 2026): We currently have TWO open parent positions on the LSC and taking applications through Friday, November 8th 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 November 12th LSC meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Camille at [email protected].
	REMINDER: Here is the direct link to the EPay system. If you are not sure if you have paid them, please contact Mr. Finelli at [email protected]. Thank you for your support.
	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