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Edgewood Campus Newsletter
NOVEMBER 1 - NOVEMBER 5 |
PHOTO OF THE WEEK ECPA Dunk Day - Mr. Powell getting dunked!
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First Grade Presentation
Mr. Leathem Introduces the First Graders to EnglandThe first graders were presented with a slide show of fascinating pictures, maps, and vocabulary of England from Liam's dad. Mr. Leathem kept the students engaged not only with his slide presentation but also with his queried prompts to elicit answers! The first graders found the variance in vocabulary words quite fascinating, as Mr. Leathem chose words of interest for our young students. Trainers, trolleys, and crisps may be words coming home from your child. Of course, there is nothing greater than treats or, "sweets," as they are known in England. We had a wonderful sampling of these delicious sweets brought straight from England for our enjoyment. |
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3rd Grade Presentation
We had the privilege of hosting an Australian teacher, Ms. Deidre, who resides in England to come to our classroom and speak about the land down under. Students learned about the harsh climate of Australia and how growing up in Adelaide was hot and dry. She also spoke on the native Australian animals such as the kangaroo, the platypus, the funnel  spider, as well as the wombat. She even gave our class a book! The book is called Wombat Walkabout which is about a little wombat from Australia who loves to "dig and think." On top of that, she brought in some typically Aussie food for us to sample. Some liked the Vegemite, while most stuck with the yummy cookies. Mrs. Lottes' students walked away with a better understanding of the huge island (as they called it) of Australia. |
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Edgewood Campus Parent Association Dunk Day
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Police Officer visits 1st Grade
On Monday, Oct. 25th, as a closure to the first grade studies about Community Helpers, they received a visit from Officer Bradbury of the Costa Mesa Police Department. The first graders were able to learn about being a police officer and what it takes to be a wonderful contributor to all communities. Their visit wouldn't have been complete without a trip outside to explore the inside of Officer Bradbury's police car! Thank you, Officer Bradbury (and Miss Kim for sharing your sister with us)! |
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November Field Trips & Assemblies
8th Grade - Peer to Peer Day Wednesday, Nov. 3rd 9:15-12:15 pm
Preschool - Big John Fire Truck Friday, Nov. 5th 9:00-10:15 am
1st Grade - Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center Monday, Nov. 8th 8:30-1:45 pm
6th Grade - Tessmann Planetarium, Santa Ana College Monday, Nov. 8th 8:45-11:30 am
Preschool - 8th Grade - Imagination Machine Assembly Friday, Nov. 12th 9 am, 10 am, & 11 am
5th Grade - California Science Center Tuesday, Nov. 16th 8:30-3:00 pm
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Peer to Peer Day - 8th Graders
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.
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Tech Tuesdays @ Edgewood
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! |
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Teacher Feature
Joanna del Carmen, Fourth Grade Teacher
 This is my fourth great year at the Edgewood Campus! During that time I have been both a fourth and fifth grade teacher. Along with teaching I am also one of the cheer coaches for the Edgewood Eagle Cheer Squad. I enjoy working with the students and also enjoy using technology in my classroom to enhance my lessons and engage the students. I graduated from Cal State University, Long Beach with my Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies, and credential in Elementary Education. I also have an emphasis on world studies and enjoy learning about our diverse student population!
I recently bought my own townhome in the South Coast Metro area and enjoy spending time settling in. I grew up in La Mirada, CA, and I have attended private school from 1st-12th grade, which included graduating from Rosary High School. I started dancing at the age of 4, and it has been a passion of mine ever since. I also enjoy traveling and finding "hole-in-the-wall" restaurants around the area. If you know of a good one please let me know! I also love to shop, spend time at the beach, go to Disneyland, and watch movies.
Family and friends are very important to me, and I make sure that I am able to spend quality time with them.
I am very proud to be a Fairmont teacher, and look forward to the many more years to come!
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Dates to Know
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 at 8:30 am 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 P4-1st at 9 am, 2nd-5th at 10 am, and 6th-8th at 11 am
Saturday, Nov. 13th UCA Southern California Cheer Regional @ UCI
Tuesday, Nov. 16th 5th Grade to California Science Center
Wednesday, Nov. 17th Picture Makeup Day
Friday, Nov. 19th & Saturday, Nov. 20th 7th Grade Show "Snoopy" at 7 pm
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Edgewood's Sports Corner  Edgewood FB defeated Mable Edge DSL FB defeated Mable Monday, Nov. 1st JH VB & FB Playoffs
Tuesday, Nov. 2nd JH VB & FB Second Round Playoffs
Wednesday, Nov. 3rd DSL VB @ Anaheim Hills at 3:00 pm DSL FB vs. 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
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