Associate Principal Schultz's Blog

All current 6th and 7th grade students will receive their Creative Art Strand Selection form on Friday, May 27th. Forms are due to the main office no later than Wednesday, June 8th.  Starting on Friday, the forms will also be available on the front page of the Edgewood website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks,

Ms. Schultz

April 2011

Parents and Students-

Edgewood Spring MAP testing for 6th-8th grade students will take place May 2nd-May 13th. Please make sure that students arrive to school on time, get a good night rest, and start with a healthy breakfast.

All students will take the Reading MAP test during their Social Studies class and the Math MAP test during their Science class.

More information will be posted on Daily Bulletin closer to the date. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Ms. Schultz

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

To celebrate the Month of the Military Child we have a number of exciting events planned at Edgewood!

Wear Purple, Why Purple?

• We are asking that all students and staff wear purple to celebrate the Month of the Military Child
• The color purple symbolizes “joint” in the military world, meaning “all services.” In the world of color, if you combine Army Green, Coast Guard Blue, Air Force Blue, Marine Red and Navy Blue, you get purple.

Lunch Periods (10:39-12:05

• Students will participate in a “My Military Move” Activity
• Student Leaders and Staff will facilitate additional activities and discussions

Extended Advisory (12:48-1:15 p.m.)

• Students will participate in a follow up discussion and an activity with their advisory

If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact me!

Ms. Schultz

On Tuesday, February 22nd from 12:30-2:30 Edgewood parents are welcomed to attend a presentation at Highland Park High School.  Barbara Coloroso will be presenting  “The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander”. For more information about Barbara Coloroso please visit  http://www.kidsareworthit.com/.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, I hope to see some EW parents at the presentation!

February 17, 2011

Edgewood Students, Staff, and Parents,

Please note that the State of Illinois has elected to postpone the ISAT test by one week to accommodate for lost instruction during snow days. This change impacts our original ISAT testing schedule at Edgewood. Please review the Edgewood calendar, my blog, and the Daily Bulletin for updated testing dates and times, and information. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Heather Schultz.

This year ISAT testing is scheduled for March 7th-March 11th. Students will be taking the test during their 1st period class. Make Up ISAT testing is scheduled on Friday, March 11th-Wednesday, March 16th.

Thanks,

Ms. Schultz

January 1, 2011

Students, Staff, and Parents,

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year. I look forward to a wonderful 2011 year at Edgewood!

Ms. Schultz

December, 2010

Parents and Students-

Edgewood Winter MAP testing for 6th-8th grade students will take place December 1st-December 15th. Please make sure that students arrive to school on time, get a good night rest, and start with a healthy breakfast.

All students will take the Math MAP test during their P.E. classes. *8th grade students will take both the Math and Reading MAP tests*

More information will be posted on Daily Bulletin closer to the date. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Ms. Schultz

November 5, 2010

Edgewood Students Set to Cross Social Boundaries during “Mix It Up Day at Lunch”
Edgewood students joined more than 2 million others across the country to cross social and racial boundaries on Tuesday, Nov. 9, as part of Mix It Up Day at lunch. Mix It Up Day helps break down the barriers between students and improves intergroup relations so there are fewer misunderstandings that can lead to conflicts, bullying and harassment.

In preparation for Mix It Up Day, students had the opportunity to participate in activities and discussions about diversity and cliques during Extended Advisory on November 4th.  On Mix It Up Day, students were given a colored bracelet that encouraged them to sit with a new group during lunch. At the table Student Council members facilitated discussions to help students learn more about each other and make connections. Mix It Up Day at Lunch was a great success, thanks to the student and staff excitement. We hope this day fostered a greater respect and understanding of students.

October 5, 2010

On Friday, October 15th Edgewood welcomes the Boom Troupe! All 6th and 7th grade students will attend The Visible Bystander, Change It assembly that focuses on bullying and bystanders.  8th grade students will attend the Cyber-Bullying and Internet Safety assembly that focuses on protecting private information and safe internet usage. Students will have an opportunity to work with their advisory teacher to further discuss and reinforce the positive message.

Please see attached bullying resources provided by the Boom Troupe

September 23, 2010

Parents,

I hope that you can join us Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. for Edgewood’s Open House. When you arrive, please go to your child’s advisory class to receive your schedule for the evening. If you need assistance with teacher name or location, please stop in the main office and we will point you in the right direction. Please make sure to stop by the lobby to visit our informational tables listed below:

• Edgewood Spirit Wear
• The Education Foundation-Fun (d) Run
• HP Park District representative
• Firehouse representative
• Military Liasion-Anne Kondziela

Open House is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet your child’s teachers and experience a glimpse of their daily life at Edgewood.

Hope to see you tonight,

Ms. Schultz