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7th & 8th Art Elective
October Special
Word of the Week
Talon's Book Report
Peer to Peer Day
Tech Tuesdays
Teacher Feature
Dates to Know
Edgewood's Sports Corner

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OCTOBER 25-OCTOBER 29

Red Ribbon - Hat Day

PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Red Ribbon Week - Put a Cap on Drugs
7th & 8th Art Elective - Water is Life Mural

Mural Water is Life Finished Product 

Chase, Marc and Calen with the finished Water is Life Mural. 

October Special - Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Bread 
2 C all-purpose flour
1 C packed brown sugar
1 T baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1/8  tsp. ground ginger or ground cloves
1 C Canned pumpkin
½ C milk
2 eggs
1/3 C shortening or canola oil
OPTIONAL: ½ C raisins and/or ½ C chopped walnuts

In a large bowl combine all the dry ingredients.  In a separate bowl combine the pumpkin, milk, eggs and oil.  Beat the wet ingredients with an electric mixer till blended, then on high speed for 2 minutes.  Add dry ingredients by the cupful while mixing slowly. Stir in nuts and raisins if you are adding these.

Pour batter into a greased 9x5x3 loaf pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 60-65 minutes or till a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.  Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack, then remove from the pan.

This recipe only makes 1 loaf, so I always double it.

Kaneski Family Recipe

Word of the Week: Commitment

Commitment...means to show loyalty, duty or pledge to something or someone

Definitions and Quotes from Edgewood JH Students
"Staying true to someone no matter what happens, sticking with them through thick and thin and never giving up on the person or goal."
-- Cassandra Fernandez, 8th

"Commitment is a self motivated obligation to perform an act."
-- Joseph Rutten, 7th

"I am commited to get a scholarship to UCLA to play soccer."
-- Cobi Diaz, 7th

"A promise you don't give up on." -- McCall Sheetz, 8th

"I started volleyball and I go to every practice and every possible game. This is important because I learn not to quit and to always give my best effort." --Sophia Eschbach-Walker, 7th

"I was commited to playing baseball for my team." -- Issac Modica, 7th

"A task that needs to be fulfilled without hesitation." -- Jessica Lani, 8th

"Act with passion; dedication to completion." -- Austin Prado, 8th

"It means not giving up or quitting." -- Alex Toubia, 6th

"If you are on a soccer team, your commitment is to go to every game and practice." -- Cameron Ostroot, 6th

"My mom made a commitment, if I got on Honor Roll, I would get an iPad." -- Isabella Dropsy, 6th

Talon's Book Report
 Watson Cover
The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 is a Newberry award winning book written by Christopher Paul Curtis. It is a hilarious story about an African American family, who call themselves "the weird Watsons." Due to the antics of the older Watson brother, the family travels south during a tragic time in American history. Although they face tough times, the family grows closer together, keeps a sense of humor,  and shares a lot of love. 

Mrs. White's 5th Grade Class

Peer to Peer Day - 8th Graders
Prep Spirit Week Theme 
Edgewood Peer-to-Peer Day @ Fairmont Prep - Wednesday, Nov. 3rd,
9 am - 12:30 pm

8th grade students will be transported to the Prep by bus from Edgewood and will be guided by Prep Student Ambassadors as they experience first-hand what it's like to be a Husky both in and out of the classroom.  Faculty, counselors, administrators and coaches will be on hand to welcome the Edgewood 8th grade class.  This event takes place during the Prep's annual Spirit Week activities leading up to our Homecoming game on Friday, November 5th.  Everyone is encouraged to dress according to theme which is the Happiest Homecoming on Earth!  Each day's theme is centered around a unique Disney attraction.  Wednesday, November 3rd is Haunted Mansion Day and students may dress up as zombies, vampires, ghosts or the scariest apparel they can find. Lunch will be provided and students will get to participate in fun lunchtime activities including our very own Haunted Mansion in the Prep gym before returning back to the Edgewood campus at 12:30 pm.  

Edgewood parents are invited to attend our Peer-to-Peer Day Parent hour which will take place in the Prep library from 9 - 10 am only.  There, parents will be served a continental breakfast and hear from Headmaster Mr. Mendoza, Counselors, Prep parents, students and administrators. 

This is a great event for those who couldn't make it to Prep Info. Night.  Please RSVP to Sylvanda Edwards, Admissions Counselor at the Prep at sedwards@fairmontschools.com
Tech Tuesdays @ Edgewood

Social Media (Fairmont Website,etc.)
Tuesday, Oct. 26th
8:10-8:45 am
Room 117

AR & AM
Tuesday, Nov. 2nd
8:10-8:45 am
Room 117

Promethean Board
Tuesday, Nov. 9th
8:30-9:00 am
Grade Level Classrooms

Edgewood is a tech savvy campus, and we are pleased to offer Tech Tuesdays to Edgewood parents in order to provide them with a better understanding of the programs Edgewood teachers and staff use daily.

The Tech Tuesday classes will include: Blackboard, Net Classroom, Social Media (Fairmont Website, Facebook, Flickr, Fairmont Blog, eNewsletter), AR, AM, and Promethean Board presentations on the dates above. See you there!
Teacher Feature 
Grace Baran 
Grace Baran, Spanish Teacher 
 
I was born and raised in Argentina, moved to California in 1987. I received my degree from Universidad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educacion. I have been teaching languages for over 27 years  at the elementary, junior high and high school levels. I am also a certified translator and enjoy speaking in French and Italian. I have a degree in French from L'Alliance Francaise.

When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time with my son and his family, walking in Newport Coast at the beach, going to the movies, eating out, shopping and traveling overseas to visit family. I am a fan of polo and rugby .

To all parents thank you for allowing me the privilege of working with your children.  Together we can help your children develop a genuine love of learning another language and a strong educational foundation for the years to come.

Dates to Know

Thursday, Oct. 28th
1st grade to Sunrise Assistant Living - Halloween Caroling

Friday, Oct. 29th
Halloween Parade 1:30 pm
Halloween Haunt at the Mable Campus 

Wednesday, Nov. 3rd
8th Grade Peer to Peer Day @ Fairmont Preparatory Academy

Friday, Nov. 5th
Shortened Day - Early Dismissal

Monday, Nov. 8th
Parent Association Meeting
1st Grade Field Trip to Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center
6th Grade Field Trip to Tessmann Planetarium, Santa Ana College

Thursday, Nov. 11th
Veteran's Day - No School

Friday, Nov. 12th
ECPA Fall Fundraiser - Parent Night Out 6-9 pm
Imagination Machine Assemblies sponsored by ECPA
P4-K at 9 am, 1st-5th at 10 am, and 6th-8th at 11 am

Saturday, Nov. 13th
UCA Southern California Cheer Regional @ UCI
Edgewood's Sports Corner
Edgewood
   
Game Scores:
Edgewood VB defeated Orangewood

Monday, Oct. 25th
JH VB & FB vs. Mable 2:45 pm
DSL FB vs. Mable 3:45 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 27th
JH VB & FB @ Carden Academy 3:15 pm

Thursday, Oct. 28th
JH FB vs. TVT 3:15 pm

Monday, Nov. 1st
JH VB & FB Playoffs

Tuesday, Nov. 2nd
JH VB & FB Second Round Playoffs

Wednesday, Nov. 3rd
DSL VB & FB @ Anaheim Hills at 3:00 pm

Thursday, Nov. 4th
JH VB & FB Finals @ TVT at 6:15 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 9th
DSL VB & FB @ McDowell at 3:00 pm