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First Grade Presentation
3rd Grade Presentation
ECPA Dunk Day
Police Officer visits 1st
November Field Trips
Peer to Peer Day
Tech Tuesdays
Teacher Feature
Dates to Know
Edgewood's Sports Corner

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Edgewood Campus Newsletter
NOVEMBER 1 - NOVEMBER 5

Photo of the Week - Dunk Day

PHOTO OF THE WEEK
ECPA Dunk Day - Mr. Powell getting dunked!
First Grade Presentation
1st Grade Presentation 2010 
Mr. Leathem Introduces the First Graders to England

The 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.
3rd Grade Presentation
 3rd Grade Presentation 1
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 3rd Grade Presentation 2spider, 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. 
Edgewood Campus Parent Association Dunk Day
 
 Dunk Day Video Picture
Police Officer visits 1st Grade
 1st Grade Police 1
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)!
November Field Trips & Assemblies
 School Bus
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
 
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

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 
 
Joanna del Carmen, Fourth Grade  Teacher 
 
Joanna del CarmenThis 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!

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

Edgewood's Sports Corner
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Game Scores:
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