Darcy Krulisky, Campus 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