Darcy Krulisky, Campus Director - Edgewood Campus

Only 7 weeks left of school - we are running out of time!

May brings CTP4 testing (grades 1-8) at the beginning of the month and Mastery testing (grades 1-6) at the end of the month.  Junior high students will be gone during Travel Week: sxith graders go to Science Camp in the mountains, seventh graders to the Grand Canyon, and eighth graders to Washington D.C. and New York City.  We have assemblies, field trips, a 5th grade state fair, soccer, and the eighth grade musical GREASE.  Third trimester progress reports go home on Friday, May 9.  Despite the many activities, we are busy preparing your children for the next grade level and the future.

Congratulations are in order.  Mr. Hughes' Debate Team had a wonderful showing at the National Tournament with our team winning the best in the Inland Valley Debate League.  Mr. Hobbs' and Mrs. White's junior high science students won numerous awards at the OC Science Fair, with a record thirteen students going on to the state competition.  Edgewood won top school in the junior high division, with Alyssa Cook being the sweepstakes winner in junior high entries.  Our Academic Pentathlon teams (7th and 8th grade) both came in 2nd place in their division in Orange County, against the toughest competitors.  Over one hundred individual medals were brought home by Edgewood pentathletes.  Mrs. DeVane's art students are winning awards galore at the Youth Expo, Imagination Celebration, and several other art competitions.

 We continue our commitment to stressing community service from our students.  Remind your junior high students of their commitments before promotion.  Homerooms are busily recycling, writing letters to servicemen, cleaning up beaches, etc.  We are proud of their efforts and their concern for others.

 It was fun seeing so many of you at Fairmont Family Night at Angels Stadium.  Edgewood had a great turnout from families and staff!  Let's hope we have the same seats next year!

I thank you again for your support of the school and our effort to provide the best education possible.

Spring is here and along with it comes assessments, pentathlon, musicals, spelling bees, soccer, field trips, community service and a visit from the WASC accreditation committee.  During April and May, students from grades 1-6 will be assessed through Writing Proficiencies and Mastery testing, and students in grades 1-8 will be administered the CTP4 achievement tests.  Grades 1 and 3 will have musical performances in April, and grades 2 and 3 will compete in their annual spelling bees.  Soccer season continues through part of May, and we have Family Night at an Angels' game on Friday, April 18.  Our 7^th and 8^th grade pentathlon teams compete this coming Saturday.  Our junior kindergarten students visit the Strawberry Patch, while the fourth graders and parents pay a three-day visit to Sacramento.  Don't miss the Family Bingo Night sponsored by the Edgewood Campus Parent Association.  Junior high students have opportunities to add to their community service hours on two Saturdays of arranged activities.

Our self-study report has been accepted by the WASC accreditation committee, and they will be visiting us for four days in mid-April.  They will be touring the facilities, talking with staff, students, and parents.  Our hope is to earn another seven years of accreditation.

Summer program brochures are available.  Edgewood offers summer school, summer camp, and various enrichment classes throughout the summer.  If you have any questions, please feel free to speak with anyone in the front office or Mr. Leon or Mrs. Powell.

With only eleven weeks left of school, there is much to accomplish.  Help us to keep your children focused and poised to succeed.  Thank you for the past years' of support and kind words.

Darcy Krulisky

Director, Edgewood Campus

When February is mentioned, most people think of Valentine's Day or President's Day.  At Fairmont, we think of Open House!  Please plan to join us on Friday, February 29^th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.  The Edgewood staff is already beginning their preparations to make the evening very special.  Our theme this year is "An Enchanted Evening at Edgewood."

Note that there are a few days off during the short month of February.  Friday, February 1^st, is our usual shortened day on the first Friday of the month.  On Friday, February 15^th, our teachers and staff are participating in an all-day in-service, so students have no school.  The following Monday, February 18^th, is President's Day, so enjoy your four-day weekend with your children.  On the day of Open House (the 29^th), students have no school so faculty and staff can make those last minute preparations.

February is also Teacher Appreciation Month at Edgewood.  The administration, along with a month-load of work from Jonna Fagins-Powell, tries to show how much we appreciate all the teachers' hard work.  The Parent Association also provides a week of glorious food and special events for all of us, and it is especially appreciated during this busy "Open House" month!

Mrs. Wile, Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Reynolds, and I are finishing up the WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) report before the Accreditation Committee visits our school for four days in April.  We are very proud of our school and hope our visitors recognize what a special place Edgewood is!

I urge all of you to get involved and join us at the Parent Association meetings held on the second Thursday of each month.  Last month our first grade teachers presented information about academic expectations of first grade.  Future guest speakers include Mr. Rob Chandler (CEO of Fairmont), Mrs. Letson and Mr. Powell (PE teachers and coaches), Miss Harper (Music and Drama), and Mark Hobbs and Kari White (Science).

As always, my door is open and I thank you for your support.

Darcy Krulisky

Director, Edgewood Campus

School has reconvened, and Edgewood is up and running again.  I hope all of you had a wonderful, restful break and are ready for a busy winter and spring.  Edgewood is preparing for our visit from the WASC (Western Associaton of Schools and Colleges) Accreditation committee's visit later this spring.  We are hoping to receive another full seven years of accreditation as we always have in the past.

Second trimester progress reports will be going home with your students on Friday, January 25.  Don't forget to visit NetClassroom to keep up with your student's grades on a weekly (or even daily) basis.  Edgewood's Open House is scheduled for Friday, February 29, and we are already beginning our preparations for this event. It is our hope that your whole family can attend and enjoy seeing your children's accomplishments.

January brings field trips for Junior Kindergarten, third grade, and preschool (in-house).  On the 31st, our sixth graders have their evening performance of their musical, so please put this on your calendar.  This Friday night (the 11th) is our second Family Bingo Night for this school year.  It makes for a great evening for parents and chidlren.  Basketball season is in full swing, so try to catch a game or two after school. Monday, January 21st, is a school holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

My sincere best wishes to all of you for a great 2008!

Darcy Krulisky