Principal’s Message – 11.17.25
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I simply want to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving and hope that you all enjoy the time with family. With that said, I wanted to remind you all of three big things going on this week…and one thing right after the break.
- Be sure to check out our EPEs Got Talent this Thursday at 6 pm. This is a fundraiser for our 8th graders. You can also help support our 8th graders by purchasing one of the “staff” shirts for yoru child(ren). They are great holiday gifts! The deadline is Thursday, November 20th. This year’s school theme is “Believe in Yourself. Be you.”There is more information about the show at t-shirts below.
- Don’t want to cook on Wednesday?! Be sure to support hte school through the PTA’s Restaurant Night at Chipotle from 4 – 8 pm. All of the info can be found below.
- If you are interested in learning more about EPE then I encourage you to attend my State of the School at this Tuesday’s LSC meeting. The meeting will begin at 6 pm and please come through Door #4 (by the playground.) You will hear about our academics, goals for the school, and an update on what is to be expected over the next few years. The presentation is expected to take about 45-60 minutes.
- This is a reminder that PTA is hosting the annual Snowflake Shoppe on Friday, December 5th. Yes, that is the Friday when we return from break. More information will be sent out soon abouut this awesome event.
Upcoming Events: *Here is a link to all key dates/events this school year
- Wednesday, November 19th: EPE Restaurant Night at Chipotle (see below)
- Tuesday, November 18th: LSC meeting – State of the School (6 pm)
- Thursday, November 20th: EPE’s Got Talent (6 pm)
- Thursday, November 20th: Last day to order “Believe in Yourself. Be You” t-shirts
Future Dates:
- Monday, November 24th – Friday, November 29th: Thanksgiving break (no school)
- Friday, December 5th: Snowflake Shoppe (more details coming soon)
- Tuesday, December 9th: Cocoa and Carols @ Taft High School (6 pm)
- Wednesday, December 17th: K-5 Holiday Concerts
- K-2nd @ 9 am
- 3rd-5th @ 10 am
Please join us for the annual EPE Holiday Party hosted by the Dad’s Club on Friday, December 12 at Nonno Pino’s. The cost is $60/person and the time is 7:00 – 11:00. In the past, people have assumed the event is only for dads. We are simply hosting the event and all are welcome. That includes staff, alumni and other members of the EPE community.
RSVP here if hou plan to attend.
Bring your family, your friends and your applause!
Come cheer on our incredible wolves from kindergarten through 8th grade as they take the stage for one night only on Thursday 11/20/25. From magic tricks to music, from cartwheels to comedy – our school is packed with talent and this is their moment to shine!
Doors open at 5:30pm * Show begins at 6pm *Admission is $5 per person payable at the door * Concessions, raffle & photo booth will be available for purchase as well.
*** All proceeds will go to the 8th Grade class for their end of year activities.
**** Our 8th Grade T-shirt Fundraiser has been extended through 11/20 ****Don’t miss out on your chance to get your hands on this limited edition EPE Spirit wear AND support our 8th grade class. Please be sure to submit your order by 11/20 with cash or checks made out to Edison Park Elementary. Order Forms and money may be dropped off in the office
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Each year, a students’ performance in 2nd, 5th, and 8th grade is measured against the requirements of the district. If a child is not able to meet these guidelines, they would need to attend summer school. Please review them here.
Hello from Notre Dame College Prep!
Did you miss our Open House last week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Come explore our 28-acre campus at the Discover ND Seminar Thursday, November 20 at 5:30 p.m. This event is open to 8th graders only. Click here to sign up.
We also wanted to remind you that Notre Dame College Prep’s financial aid and scholarship applications are now open! Please fill out both the financial aid AND scholarship applications if you plan to apply for financial assistance.
Priority for aid and scholarships is given to students who take the Entrance Exam at NDCP on Saturday, December 6. Registration for the Entrance Exam will open on November 21.
To access the 2025-26 scholarship and financial aid applications, please visit https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/42BHG. Please submit both applications as soon as possible or by February 1, 2026.
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WEEKLY POST: Purchase EPE Spirit Wear:
Be sure 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.