Page last updated May 18, 2012 2:16 PM
Phone: (541) 790-8700
Attendance: (541) 790-8725
What's Happening at a Glance
May 18 OAKS State Testing Complete
May 28 Memorial Day - No School
June 5 BBQ
June 6 "Mini City Event" 5th grade - Classroos Viewing from 6 pm to 7 pm
June 7 Splash 1st - 5th Grade 9 a.m - 12 p.m.
June 8 Grading Day No School
June 11 Last Day of School for Kindergarten
June 11 Field Day
June 12 5th Grade Breakfast & 5th Grade Promotion
June 12 Last Day of School for 1st-5th Release at 11:35
What is the KEY Program?
KEY stands for Kindergarten Enrichment Year. It is a fee-based morning or afternoon supplement for Edgewood kindergartners. Many working families find that it provides a valuable addition to kindergarten and after-school child care. The program is run by an Instructional Assistant.
What will my child learn in KEY?
Children in the KEY Program benefit from an integrated curriculum that includes art, multicultural units, math readiness, phonemic awareness (an essential component in learning to read), singing, gardening, storytelling and social skills. There is also ample time each day for students to have free time and regular recesses.
What about lunch?
KEY students eat lunch together in the classroom or our cafeteria. It is a real bonding time for the children and prepares them for eating in next year’s cafeteria setting. Lunches may be brought from home or purchased separately from the school cafeteria.
Does KEY operate on the same days as the rest of Edgewood School?
Yes. The KEY Program begins on the very first day of school and is in session on all Edgewood attendance days and within Edgewood’s school hours: 8:35a.m.-2:45 p.m. (1:45 p.m. on Wednesdays.)
There are a number of options available in our community for after-school and non-attendance day care. Check with Sondee in the Office if you would like more information.
What is the fee?
The fee for KEY is $300 per month for nine Months starting in September. This has been pro-rated to reflect 179 school days including March, December and June, when we are not in school for full months. Payment for KEY is due on the first day of each month and may be mailed or delivered to the School Office. Please make checks payable to Edgewood Community Elementary School.
When do I sign up for KEY?
You will need to sign up for KEY at your earliest convenience. The program may fills up..
How can I learn more?
Please feel free to contact our Secretary, Sondee Johnson or the Principal, Larry Williams, is you would like to know more about this unique and fun program. Visits to the KEY classroom are encouraged during the Edgewood school choice tours.
Edgewood's OBOB team
Edgewood's OBOB team, the Ranthicorns, went to the Regional Oregon Battle of the Books this past Saturday, March 3rd at North High School. After three rounds of battles, the Ranthicorns were ranked 16th out of 49 schools. They then put up a good fight against number one ranked Yujin Gakuen and lost the battle by three points with a final score of 43 to 40. Congratulations to Makenzie Williamson, Jaelen Hodges, Olivia Jerome, Dylan Kalnbach and Hannah Li!
Edgewood Parent Group Website
Did you know that the Edgewood Parent Group has their own web page? Stay up-to-date with fund raising activities such as the Fun Run, eScrip, Box Tops for Education, Fun at Heart and more! Click www.edgewoodparentgroup.com to check it out!
School Calendar Changes
The 4J school calendar for 2011–12 has changed.
Key changes are:
• School Day Change: January 30, 2012, now will be a school day.
• Budget Reduction Days: Three school days will be cut from the school year. These will be either days when school is cancelled due to hazardous weather or days at the end of the year.
• Last Day of School: The last day of school will be June 11 for Kindergarten and June 12 for grades 1-5- dismissal will be 11:35 a.m.
WANTED: Adults to be Reading Tutors
We are excited to continue our “Read Naturally” tutoring program again this year. “Read Naturally” helps students increase their reading fluency.
We are currently seeking adult volunteers who are interested in helping out with this program 1-4 times per month for approximately 35-40 minute time slot. Minimum computer skills are necessary, since the “Read Naturally” program is loaded onto each computer & is easy for students to learn. The adult volunteer’s role will chiefly be listening to students’ accuracy during timed readings & offering encouragement.
The Read Naturally tutoring sessions will be on:
Mon |
Tues |
Wed |
Thurs |
11:00-11:30 |
11:00-11:30 |
11:00-11:30 |
11:00-11:30 |
11:40-12:10 |
11:40-12:10 |
11:40-12:10 |
11:40-12:10 |
2:10-2:43 |
2:10-2:43 |
none |
2:10-2:43 |
Please contact Christy Warne for more information.
e-mail: warne@4j.lane.edu
phone: (541) 343-7581
Edgewood Theater 2011-12 Season
The Lost Bell - Click here to visit our Theater webpage - all dates are posted
After School Opportunity
Coyote Kids is an after school nature based educational program that is run by Whole Earth School. Students explore wilderness skills, edible plants, hiking, tracking animals, building shelters, making art with nature... etc. The teachers are expert at both wilderness skills and early child development and create positive fun learning environments.
WHEN: Tuesday afternoons at Edgewood
Visit www.CoyoteKids.Net to sign-up - Scholarships are available
Free and Reduced-Price School Meals
Did you know that a family of 4 making less than $41,348 annually may qualify for free or reduced meals?
This is a confidential program that may not only save your family money on meals, but provides extra benefits such as scholarships for 4J programs and Kidsports, RecZone and more. In addition, the school receives additional federal funding based on how many students have applied and quilified for free and reduced meals. So if you fill out a form and qualify, you are helping both your family AND your school.
Click here to get more information.
Make A Donation
Click the logo above to donate or learn more.
Be sure to designate Edgewood as the recipient of your donation. This allows 95% of your donation to go directly to our school while the other 5% helps fund grants across the district, including Edgewood. Donations are tax deductible.
Website: http://www.eeflane.org/
Email: eef@4j.lane.edu
Phone: 541.343.6877
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1015, Eugene, Oregon 97440
Free or Low Cost Medical Clinics
Do you lack health insurance or financial resources to pay for needed shots? Please contact your local high school clinic as they are available for immunizations, illness, and well care for all 4J students and their siblings. Always take your child’s immunization records to medical appointments. Another option is the immunization clinic at the Lane County Health Department 541-682-4041.
Churchill Clinic 541-790-5227
North Eugene Clinic 541-790-4445
Sheldon Clinic 541-790-6644
South Eugene Clinic 541-790-8020
