Alert - Squid Game

Families:  We have noticed many of our students talking about and acting out scenes from Squid Game, a violent dystopian Netflix show with an intended audience of older teens and adults. If you notice your kids are suddenly playing Red Light Green Light lately, it is very likely related to Squid Game. Walla Walla School District uses the site Common Sense Media in decision-making for curriculum resources.  I felt it was important to share Common Sense Media’s review of Squid Game so families could be aware of the inappropriateness of the show for elementary-age children. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/.../user-reviews/adult Please reach out if you have questions, and thank you for your partnership as we all raise Walla Walla’s future leaders.   Familias: Hemos notado que muchos de nuestros estudiantes hablan y actúan escenas de Squid Game, un programa violento y distópico de Netflix con una audiencia prevista de adolescentes mayores y adultos. Si nota que sus hijos de repente están jugando a Red Light Green Light últimamente, es muy probable que esté relacionado con Squid Game. El Distrito Escolar de Walla Walla utiliza el sitio Common Sense Media en la toma de decisiones para los recursos del plan de estudios. Sentí que era importante compartir la revisión de Squid Game de Common Sense Media para que las familias pudieran estar al tanto de lo inapropiado del programa para los niños de primaria. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/.../user-reviews/adult Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con nosotros y gracias por su asociación, ya que todos criamos a los futuros líderes de Walla Walla.  

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Halloween Information/Informacion sobre Halloween

Hello Edison families, As we wrap up parent/teacher conferences today, I sincerely hope you have been able to have meaningful and insightful conversations with your child's teacher. Your partnership and support means the world to us as we all want to help your child grow academically, socially and emotionally. Teachers have reported to me that parents are curious about what Halloween guidelines we can provide. Last week all elementary school principals met with our Assistant Superintendent and we discussed what will be permissible (and not) this year regarding Halloween celebrations while still under Covid guidelines.  At Edison we will be encouraging students to wear their Halloween costumes on Friday, October 29th, with these expectations: All costumes must be school appropriate Masks other than their normal approved ones (as per Covid regulations) will NOT be permissible on campus No costume weapons of any kind will be allowed  If students prefer not to wear a Halloween costume, they will be encouraged to wear their Edison spirit gear or our school colors of red and yellow.  In addition, Halloween parties with food and drink will NOT be allowed this year.  Thank you parents for your support and understanding regarding our Halloween guidelines. We as a school community are trying to provide some normalcy with these types of celebrations and keep everyone safe. Please enjoy your long weekend with your children and we will see them on Monday, October 18th!  If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me! I'm happy to talk!  Warm regards, Jenny Foster, Principal  ************************************************************ Hola familias de Edison, Al concluir las conferencias de padres y maestros de hoy, espero sinceramente que haya podido tener conversaciones significativas y profundas con el/la maestro(a) de su hijo(a). Su asociación y apoyo significan mucho para nosotros, ya que todos queremos ayudar a su hijo(a) a crecer académicamente, socialmente y emocionalmente. Los maestros me han informado que los padres tienen curiosidad sobre las pautas de Halloween que podemos proporcionar. La semana pasada, todos los directores de escuelas primarias se reunieron con nuestro asistente del superintendente y hablamos de lo que será permisible (y no) este año con respecto a las celebraciones de Halloween mientras todavía nos encontramos bajo las pautas de Covid. En Edison animaremos a los estudiantes a usar sus disfraces de Halloween el viernes, 29 de octubre, con estas expectativas: Todos los disfraces deben ser apropiados para la escuela. NO se permitirán en el campus máscaras que no sean las aprobadas habitualmente (según las regulaciones de Covid) No se permitirán armas de disfraces de ningún tipo. Si los estudiantes prefieren no usar un disfraz de Halloween, se les animará a usar sus camisetas de espíritu Edison o los colores de nuestra escuela de rojo y amarillo. Además, este año NO se permitirán fiestas de Halloween con comida y bebida. Gracias por su apoyo y comprensión con respecto a nuestras pautas de Halloween. Nosotros, como comunidad escolar, estamos tratando de proveer algo de normalidad con este tipo de celebraciones y mantener a todos a salvo. ¡Disfrute de su fin de semana largo con sus hijos y los veremos el lunes, 18 de octubre! Si tiene alguna pregunta o preocupación, no dude en comunicarse conmigo. ¡Estoy feliz de hablar con ustedes! Un cordial saludo, Jenny Foster, Directora

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Title 1/Titulo 1 - Informacion

Hello Edison Families! We want you to know that Edison is a Title 1 school and receives funding to help support all our students in math and reading. To learn more about Title 1 and to help provide input into family engagement, we have compiled information and a short survey for you.   Hola familias de Edison!   Queremos que sepa que Edison es una escuela de Título 1 y recibe fondos para ayudar a apoyar a todos nuestros estudiantes en matemáticas y lectura. Para obtener más información sobre el programa de Título 1 y ayudar a brindar información sobre la participación familiar, hemos recopilado información y una breve encuesta para usted.    1) Title 1 Fast Facts Sheet: English https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NTcj-dOd0dfo6THiJVd9WmmgpVpaAKCL/view Español https://drive.google.com/file/d/13BRi4hCC6ZzLShOA1Ylr-IG5233sGJBk/view   2) Family Engagement Survey: English https://forms.gle/CSpPVYH1Hpxn9bEv7 Español https://forms.gle/bP35wnCUmZukWdNK6 3) Edison Title 1 Family Engagement website: https://www.wwps.org/.../family.../title1/edison-elementary

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Virtual Book Fair October 7th-20th

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/edisonelementaryschoolfair

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First Week Reflection and Mask Updates

 Hello Edison parents! This is just a quick message to let you know that our first week of students in grades 1-5 was FANTASTIC! It was so good to see kids on campus, engaged in learning, building relationships and learning about our Fantastic Four values of what it means to be a Shocker student! This next week we will do all-school rotations of what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like to carry out our Fantastic Four of "Show Respect, Make Good Decisions, Solve Problems, and Work Hard" in the different areas of our school (such as: cafeteria, restrooms, playground, hallways, etc.) now that our kindergarten students will be joining us tomorrow!  This is also a good time to reiterate the positive messaging and help from you as parents as to how we expect our students to wear their masks. I saw the great majority of students wearing their masks properly and only had to remind/reteach a couple of students this past week. There has been further messaging from our Superintendent, Dr. Smith about the use of "gaiters". It is important to point out that the WaDOH revised their mask criteria in their new order that was released recently. No doubt this has led to some confusion. Their order now states that masks must fit tightly on the sides of the face and over the mouth and nose. Additionally, they must be made of two or more layers of tightly woven fabric. Therefore, single layer bandanas are not acceptable. Nor are bandanas that are folded in the middle as they are not, "two or more layers of tightly woven fabric." Many gaiters also do not comply as many are single layer and many do not fit tightly around the nose/face and/or are open at the bottom. However, some gaiters (like the one pictured below), are acceptable, as they consist of two layers (like traditional masks), fit securely around the face, and do not leave an opening at the bottom. Thank you for helping us and your child keep everyone safe!  Warm regards, Jenny Foster, Principal  

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Reflexion de la primera semana/Mascarillas

¡Hola, padres de Edison! ¡Este es solo un mensaje rápido para hacerles saber que nuestra primera semana de estudiantes en los grados 1-5 fue FANTÁSTICA! ¡Fue tan bueno ver a los niños en el campus, comprometidos con el aprendizaje, la construcción de relaciones y el aprendizaje de los valores de los Cuatro Fantásticos de lo que significa ser un(a) estudiante de Shocker! La semana que viene haremos rotaciones en toda la escuela de cómo se ve, suena y se siente para llevar a cabo nuestros Cuatro Fantásticos de "Muestre respeto, tome buenas decisiones, resuelva problemas y trabaje duro" en las diferentes áreas de nuestra escuela (tales como: cafetería, baños, patio de recreo, pasillos, etc.) ¡ahora que nuestros estudiantes de kindergarten se unirán a nosotros mañana! Este también es un buen momento para reiterar el mensaje positivo y la ayuda de ustedes como padres sobre cómo esperamos que nuestros estudiantes usen sus máscaras. Vi que la gran mayoría de los estudiantes usaban sus máscaras correctamente y solo tuve que recordar/volver a enseñar a un par de estudiantes la semana pasada. Ha habido más mensajes de nuestro Superintendente, el Dr. Smith sobre el uso de "polainas". Es importante señalar que WaDOH revisó sus criterios de máscara en su nuevo orden que se lanzó recientemente. Sin duda, esto ha causado a cierta confusión. Su orden ahora establece que las máscaras deben ajustarse firmemente a los lados de la cara y sobre la boca y la nariz.  Además, deben estar hechos de dos o más capas de tela de tejido apretado. Por lo tanto, pañuelos de una sola capa no son aceptables. Tampoco son pañuelos que se doblan por la mitad, ya que no lo son, "dos o más capas de tela de tejido apretado". Muchas polainas tampoco cumplen ya que muchas son de una sola capa y muchas no se ajustan bien alrededor de la nariz / cara y / o están abiertas en la parte inferior. Sin embargo, algunas polainas (como la que se muestra a continuación), son aceptables , ya que consisten en dos capas (como las máscaras tradicionales), se ajustan de forma segura alrededor de la cara y no dejan una abertura en la parte inferior. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a nosotros y a su hijo a mantener a todos a salvo! Un cordial saludo, Jenny Foster, Directora  

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iReady Testing Week is Coming 9/20-24

Getting ready for the iReady diagnostics September 20-24

Hello Edison families,  In the week of September 21-24, your child will participate in the iReady Math and ELA diagnostics. Here is the testing calendar below: Monday, September 20 1st and 2nd grades - iReady Math (in Spanish) 5th grade - iReady Math (in English) Tuesday, September 21 Kinder - iReady Math (in Spanish) 3rd and 4th grades - iReady Math (in English) Wednesday, September 22  1st and 2nd grades - iReady Reading (in Spanish) 5th grade - iReady Reading (in English) Thursday, September 23 Kinder - iReady Reading (in Spanish) 3rd and 4th grades - iReady Reading (in English) Friday, September 24  Make-ups  All testing will be done here on campus during the school day. Please make sure your child gets a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast. Thank you for your support!           

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Videos para los estudiantes en grados 1-5 (English and Spanish)

Hello my Shocker students in grades 1-5! Please watch my video in English and/or Spanish to learn about what to expect for your first day of school! I can't wait to see you all! Jenny Foster, Principal  Video in English: https://www.youtube.com/embed/uPFQ31vP43M ***************************************************************************************** ¡Hola, mis alumnos de Shocker en los grados 1-5! ¡Por favor miren mi video en inglés y/o español para saber qué esperar para su primer día de clases! ¡No puedo esperar a verles a todos ustedes! Jenny Foster, Directora Video en espanol: https://www.youtube.com/embed/x8FowJYbX9g

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Covid Quarantine FAQs for Parents

Here is the link to the lates FAQs regarding Covid protocols for parents. Please let our office know if you have any questions! Thanks!  Press Release 2021-2022 For Immediate Release District releases quarantine learning contingency plans WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla Public Schools has developed contingency plans for continued learning should  individual students, classrooms or entire schools be required to quarantine if COVID outbreaks occur in schools. Note, fully vaccinated students do not have to quarantine unless they exhibit symptoms. Below are  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) addressing continued learning plans under different quarantine scenarios.   FAQ – WWPS QUARANTINE LEARNING PLAN   Q: When would my child need to quarantine? A: Per WaDOH, if they are less than 3ft from an individual with COVID-19 for at least 15 cumulative minutes over  a 24 hour period. Q: How will I be notified? A: Families will be notified personally if their child needs to quarantine and be provided instructions on monitoring,  returning to school, and testing options that may expedite their return. Q: How long will my child need to quarantine? A: If your child is fully vaccinated, or recently recovered from COVID in the last 3 months, they do not need to  quarantine unless they exhibit symptoms. All other students are recommended to quarantine for 14 days per  WaDOH guidelines. Students may be permitted to return a few days earlier, if symptom free, and they test  negative under the district’s testing protocols. Q: How will my child's educational needs be met during quarantine? A: Unless an entire classroom or school is required to quarantine, educational activities will be handled in a  traditional out-of-school absence manner. This consists of daily work prepared by your child's classroom  teacher(s) that is picked up at school, delivered to the home, or provided to the student electronically (e.g. via  email or Google Classroom assignments). Q: Under what circumstances will an entire classroom need to quarantine? A: Per WaDOH, when multiple laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases among students occur in a classroom  within a 14-day period, where transmission can be linked to in-classroom spread, entire classrooms may need  to quarantine. This is more likely to occur at the elementary level since vaccines are not available to students  under 12. Classroom quarantine at the secondary level would only impact non-vaccinated students. Q: What would learning look like for a quarantined classroom? A: At the secondary level, whole class quarantine of all students would be rare due to the vaccination status of  many middle and high school students. Under most classroom quarantine circumstances, non-vaccinated  students would be sent home and receive individual educational activities provided by their teacher(s). Under an  extremely rare condition, where all students in a class (vaccinated or not) are required to quarantine, the learning  will consist of “zooming” to receive live instruction during their regularly scheduled in-person class time with their  specific teacher. Under both scenarios, students will receive individual work from their remaining non-quarantined teachers/classes. At the preschool/elementary levels, teachers will “zoom” with students live from The Walla Walla School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all requirements of the ADA. 8 to 9:30 a.m. to deliver age-appropriate instruction/experiences. In addition, teachers will also provide age appropriate independent learning activities students/families can accomplish independently. Teachers will  remain available throughout the day for student/family questions/support. Students receiving special education,  language services, or other supports will be contacted to coordinate appropriate service delivery during their 14 day or less quarantine period. Q: Under what circumstances would an entire school need to quarantine? A: After consultation with local health officials, if there are multiple quarantined classrooms or uncontrolled viral  spread at your child’s school, it may necessitate the entire school to quarantine for up to 14 days to ensure safety  and curb transmission. Q: What would learning look like for a quarantined school? A:   • At the secondary level: Day 1-Family communication and technology pickup for specific families (WiFi  hotspots, student Chromebooks left at school). Day 2-Learning plan commences where students will “Zoom” with their teacher and classmates per their current in-person bell schedule. • At the elementary level: Day 1-Family communication and technology pick up at school for specific  students/families. Day 2-Learning plan commences at 8am with live virtual learning as noted above.  Additionally, other specialists provide learning/engagement options for students/families (e.g. school  wide physical education activities, school wide music experiences, etc). To learn more about quarantine processes, testing availability, and other school safety measures, visit the  district’s Safely Back to School website at: https://www.wwps.org/safelyback

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Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks / Desayuno, Almuerzo y Meriendas

Breakfast will be free and served from 7:45-8:00 AM daily for any student once they arrive on campus. Parents and younger siblings will not be permitted into the cafeteria.  Lunch procedures and schedules will allow for distancing while still serving all students in the cafeteria during inclement weather.  When students are seated in the cafeteria, plexiglass partitions will provide a barrier.  If weather permits, students will eat outside. Students will all receive a free lunch with milk if they want. Additionally, milk may be purchased for 50 cents for students bringing their lunch from home. Thanks to our district, all students will be able to consume  a small healthy snack of a fruit or vegetable in the afternoon. Due to our safety guidance, we will not be allowed any outside food or drink for birthday celebrations again this year. Teachers and staff will look for other ways to celebrate Shocker birthdays in a safe and fun way!

Para los estudiantes que quieren comer el desayuno escolar, se lo servirá entre las 7:45 hasta las 8:00 AM. El desayuno es gratis para todos los estudiantes. Favor de notar que padres y hermanos menores no pueden entrar la cafetería.  Los procedimientos y horarios de almuerzo le permitirán distanciarse mientras sigue sirviendo a todos los estudiantes en la cafetería durante las inclemencias del tiempo. Cuando los estudiantes estén sentados en la cafetería, las particiones de plexiglás proporcionarán una barrera. Si el clima lo permite, los estudiantes comerán afuera. El almuerzo es gratis también. Si los estudiantes quieren comprar un cartón de leche (para acompañar su almuerzo de casa), el precio es 50 centavos. Además, gracias al distrito, cada estudiante recibirá una pequeña merienda saludable de fruta o un vegetal todas las tardes. No se permite comida (ni bebida) para las celebraciones de cumpleaños este año a causa de las regulaciones de seguridad según el distrito. Vamos a buscar otras maneras creativas para honrar y celebrar los cumpleaños de los niños. 

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