Step up! Auction Volunteers Needed ASAP
Sun, Jan 13 4:40pm
The auction team is meeting tomorrow night - Monday 1/14 at 7:00 PM at the Hob Nob. We are looking for the following volunteers: - decorations committee - helping with Hosted Parties - helping with Sp ... [More]
School Site Council Meeting - Tuesday, 1/15, 4:00 pm, Edison Library
Wed, Jan 9 1:55pm
The Edison School Site Council (SSC) Meeting will be held next Tuesday, 1/15, at 4:00 in the school library. The SSC is the governing body of the school, and is responsible for making recommendatio ... [More]
PTA Newsletter January 9, 2019 - Welcome Back from Winter Break!
Wed, Jan 9 7:57am
SAVE THE DATE Saturday, March 23rd Please click the attachment for more information and PTA updates for January!
PTA Newsletter December 19, 2018 - Multicultural Night is Tomorrow Night!
Wed, Dec 19 8:38am
Dear Edison Families, Come celebrate the many cultures at Edison during our annual Multicultural Night Potluck Dinner on Thursday night from 6-8 in the MPR. There will be music, Chinese cultural dance ... [More]
Teacher of the Year Nomination
Wed, Dec 12 12:52pm
Hello Edison Families, We would like to pass this information along to you regarding teacher of the year nomination. Teacher of the Year Nomination The Teacher of the Year program is designed to honor ... [More]
Edison's robotics team needs a mentor!
Wed, Dec 12 10:57am
Would you like to be a mentor for Edison School’s brand new Robotics team? The Robotics mentor will serve as a coach to Edison 4th - 5th graders as they build their Robot to compete in the Alameda Ed ... [More]
PTA Newsletter Dec. 12, 2018 - Presentation on PBIS and Q&A w/Principal Hans of Lincoln Middle School
Wed, Dec 12 7:54am
Dear Edison Otters, It's the most wonderful time of the year! Please join us for our PTA meeting on December 13, featuring a chance to get to know each other, updates from Principal Sahakian, a presen ... [More]
What Are You Missing?
Thu, Dec 6 5:23pm
Hello Edison Families, Is your child missing a jacket, sweatshirt, or any other clothing? Please stop by the Lost and Found table located in the breezeway near the Go Green area. Any unclaimed items ... [More]
PTA Newsletter December 5, 2018 - Welcome Jennifer Trevis and Teacher Collaboration Day is This Friday!
Wed, Dec 5 8:04am
Dear Edison Otters, Happy December! We are just a few weeks away from winter break and there is so much going on at Edison this month. 1) Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Trevis - our new Garden I ... [More]
Camp Fire Relief Drive
Tue, Dec 4 7:54pm
December 3, 2018 Dear Edison Parents, The Edison Community Service Committee will be holding a Camp Fire Relief Drive, and, thanks to Edison Parents Nicole Tanner and Jen Patterson, we are able to s ... [More]
Read-A-Thon Wrap-Up!
Wed, Nov 28 4:32pm
Dear Edison Otter Parents, Numbers are in for our Read-A-Thon fundraiser … in our record breaking year, we have raised $35,357!!!! This about $3,500 more than we have ever made in the past! Our s ... [More]
Food donation support
Wed, Nov 28 8:18am
Dear Edison Families, One of our thoughtful 5th grade students, Pablo, came up with an idea for supporting our community. Since we often have extra food from our lunch time Food Share bins, Pablo s ... [More]
PTA Newsletter November 28, 2018 - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Donation Drive for Schools Affected by the Camp Fire
Wed, Nov 28 8:08am
Dear Otters, First, our next PTA meeting on December 13 will feature a presentation on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports - more affectionately known as PBIS. PBIS is a systematic approac ... [More]
Accidental Lockdown alarm today
Tue, Nov 27 12:14pm
Dear Edison Families, We wanted to inform you that @ 11:30 today, we had an accidental alarm sound for a lockdown. We wanted to notify you of this so that you can be assured that we did not have an ... [More]
School Site Council Meeting - Tuesday, 11/27, 4:00
Mon, Nov 26 10:08am
The Edison School Site Council (SSC) Meeting will be held tomorrow (Tuesday, 11/27), at 4:00 in the school library. The SSC is the governing body of the school, and is responsible for making recomm ... [More]
PTA Newsletter November 21, 2018 - Parent Teacher Conferences and Early Dismissal All Week!
Wed, Nov 21 8:19am
Hello Edison Families, Hope you're all enjoying the Fall Break. Please refer to the newsletter for reminders about next week's early dismissal schedule! Best, Sarai
School cancelled for Friday, November 16th
Thu, Nov 15 3:21pm
Due to air quality issues in the region, districts across Alameda County have made a collective decision to close schools tomorrow, November 16. As such, Alameda Unified School District will be clo ... [More]
Postponed- Multicultural Night
Thu, Nov 15 2:54pm
AUSD has cancelled tonight’s event due to air quality. All Alameda County schools & activity’s are cancelled for tomorrow, including AIK. We will reschedule Multicultural Night and notify everyone in ... [More]
Claim Your Clothing at the Lost & Found Table
Wed, Nov 14 11:21pm
Hello Edison Families! As you may have noticed, the lost and found has been piling up on our playground. If your child is missing any clothing, please stop by this week to claim your belongings. We wi ... [More]
PTA Newsletter November 14, 2018 - Multicultural Night, Spirit Day, AUSD Fall Break, and Conferences!
Wed, Nov 14 8:28am
Hello Otters! Read important information about Multicultural Night, Spirit Day, AUSD Fall Break, and Conferences! Thanks, Sarai
Immediate Auction Volunteer Positions Needed
Mon, Nov 12 9:38am
Immediate Auction Volunteer Positions Needed Donation Requestors - 1 additional volunteer needed to work with Monica and Amy Plan and conduct donation request efforts: contact local and non-local dono ... [More]
PTA Newsletter November 7, 2018 - Are You Ready to Celebrate?!?
Tue, Nov 6 10:27pm
Exciting events are happening at Edison this month. Check out the newsletter and be in the loop! Cheers, Sarai
Otterwear on the blacktop, Friday morning!
Thu, Nov 1 9:51am
If you want to purchase Otterwear but didn’t have a chance at the Fall Festival, we’ll be on the blacktop tomorrow, November 2 from 8-8:30. Cash/checks/PayPal accepted :)
PTA Newsletter October 31, 2018 - Read-a-thon Wrap Up, Sneaker Drive, and Operation Gratitude!
Tue, Oct 30 9:44pm
Hello Edison Families, Attached is your weekly PTA Newsletter. Thank you for reading it and staying informed! -Sarai
Operation Gratitude: Halloween Candy Give Back Program
Tue, Oct 30 9:39pm
Operation Gratitude: Halloween Candy Give Back Program Thursday, Nov. 1st - Tuesday, Nov. 6th from 8 - 8:20am Donation box is located outside of the office This year the Community Service Committee ... [More]
Read-A-Thon - Prizes!!!
Mon, Oct 29 3:16pm
Dear Parents, Read-A-Thon prizes are starting to go home with students today! Kindergarten and First Grade students who participated and turned in their booklets received their envelopes today with ... [More]
PTA Newsletter October 24, 2018 - Edison's Fall Festival is This Saturday!
Wed, Oct 24 11:23am
Hello Edison Families, Attached is your weekly PTA Newsletter. Thank you for reading it and staying informed! -Sarai
LAST DAY for Read-A-Thon!!!
Thu, Oct 18 8:53pm
Hello Families of Readers!! Tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 19th is the last day for the Read-A-Thon!! Please note that ALL donations are due to the teachers tomorrow, no later than 12:30 PM!! This includes ... [More]
PTA Newsletter October 17, 2018 - What are Teachers Doing on All Those 12:30 Days?
Wed, Oct 17 7:17am
Hello Edison Families, Attached is your weekly PTA Newsletter. Thank you for reading it and staying informed! ~Sarai
Edison Fall Festival Information
Mon, Oct 15 8:15pm
Hi Edison Families - The Fall Festival, put on by the Dad's Club, is coming up on Saturday, October 27th, from 11 am to 3 pm! There are many fun activities to look forward to and ways to participat ... [More]
Important Info Re: Read-A-Thon Final Days!!!!!
Fri, Oct 12 6:13pm
Hey Parents!! We are heading into our final week for the Read-A-Thon! Please remember that COMPLETED booklets need to be returned along with ALL donations in the envelope (or similar one) to the stu ... [More]
PTA Newsletter October 10, 2018 - PTA Association Meeting Featuring Playworks!
Wed, Oct 10 8:11am
Hello Edison Families, Please click on the attachment below to read your PTA Newsletter!
PTA Welcome Coffee 8:30-9 am Today
Tue, Oct 9 7:38am
Families, please stay for this morning's Community Meeting, which will be directly followed by our Welcome Coffee for our new principal, Greg Sahakian. Mr. Sahakian went into many classrooms yesterday ... [More]
PTA Newsletter October 3, 2018 - International Walk & Roll to School Day
Wed, Oct 3 12:29am
Dear Edison Families, Join students, parents, and teachers at Edison Elementary to celebrate International Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 10th! This is a great opportunity to create c ... [More]
Read-A-Thon has begun! Don't forget: Books, Inc. and Tomatina Dine & Donate 10/2
Mon, Oct 1 6:36pm
Edison’s Annual Read-A-Thon: “Wild about Reading” - Ongoing through Friday, October 19th. Parents! Your student(s) have been sent home with their Read-A-Thon packet today. The packet contains their ... [More]
PTA Newsletter September 26, 2018 - Get Wild About Reading!
Wed, Sep 26 8:42am
Dear Edison Families, Edison’s Annual Read-A-Thon is fast approaching! “Wild about Reading” starts Monday, October 1st and will end Friday, October 19th. This is an amazing opportunity for all of our ... [More]
Is This Your Ring?
Sun, Sep 23 6:43pm
Hello Families, Someone turned this into the office last week Friday. Please claim it if it's yours. Thanks!
PTA Newsletter September 19, 2018 - Room Parent Orientation on Thursday!
Wed, Sep 19 9:13am
Dear Edison Families, It's not too late to become a room parent! Room Parents help to coordinate activities between teachers and parents in each classroom. They also collect funds from families to thr ... [More]
Do Not Park in the "Loading Zone"
Tue, Sep 18 8:32pm
Dear Edison Families, Please do not park in the LOADING ZONE! Buses are having an extremely difficult time parking and the congestion is making it unsafe for student bus riders. Thank you!
PTA Newsletter September 12, 2018 - Teacher Collaboration Day on Friday!
Tue, Sep 11 11:34pm
Dear Edison Families, Thanks to all who joined us at the PTA meeting last week! We discussed and approved the 2018-2019 PTA budget, learned about the upcoming Readathon and Fall Festival, approved fi ... [More]
PTA Newsletter September 5, 2018 - PTA Association Meeting this Thursday!
Tue, Sep 4 11:39pm
Dear Edison Otter Families, Please join us on Thursday, September 6, for our first PTA Association meeting! We'll get to know each other, vote in the budget for the school year, and do some brainstor ... [More]
PTA Newsletter - August 29, 2018 - Back to School Night!
Wed, Aug 29 12:44am
REMINDERS Early Release at 11:40AM continues for the first three weeks for Kindergarteners. Their first regular day of school will be on Monday, September 10th. Teacher Collaboration Day Early Dismiss ... [More]
Eat Pizza and Raise Money!
Sun, Aug 26 6:06pm
Hi All! Save yourself a trip to the kitchen and order dinner from Mod Pizza this Tuesday! 20% of your bill will go directly to Edison School PTA! All you have to do is bring in the attached flyer! E ... [More]
PTA Newsletter - August 22, 2018 - School’s in Session!
Wed, Aug 22 8:11am
Dear Families, Welcome back to school! We want to give a special welcome to those families who are new at Edison this year. We are so delighted that you are here. Thank you to everyone who joined us a ... [More]
Back-to-School Checklist!
Sat, Aug 18 3:03pm
Here are a few items to add to your back-to-school checklist! 1) Add your child to a classroom on Konstella. 2) Join the PTA on edisonpta.org for $10. 3) Plan to come to the First Day Coffee in the ... [More]
PTA Newsletter - August 15, 2018 - Packet Pick-Up Event TODAY!
Tue, Aug 14 10:48pm
Dear Edison Families, Now is the time to sign up for your 2018-2019 PTA Membership! Your dues help support all of Edison PTA's programs, including school supplies, garden docent, assemblies, field tri ... [More]
We Need Your Feedback! Edison PTA Principal Search Survey
Sun, Aug 12 10:20pm
Dear Edison Otters, On behalf of the PTA Executive Board, I write with an update on the principal selection process. As you know, Alameda Unified will be hiring for a new Edison Principal. As part o ... [More]