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Edgewood Campus Newsletter
DECEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 18 |
 PHOTO OF THE WEEKNew Preschool Mural
Thank you very much Mr. John Gray for your generosity and to Amy Fisher for painting this beautiful scene. |
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JK to Centennial Farms
 On Tuesday, December 7th, the two Jr. Kindergarten classes went on an adventure to Centennial Farms in Costa Mesa. Upon arrival at the farm our groups met our farmer tour guides. For many of our students who live in urban areas, seeing live animals and vegetables was a huge adventure. We watched two cows being milked; the students were mesmerized seeing the white milk enter the milking machine. We learned about many plants that grow on the farms that we eat: celery, carrots, lettuce. We saw sugar cane plants and oats growing, but the students didn't believe that either green plant had anything to do with their breakfasts.
After petting pigs, sheep, and goats we all planted a couple of radish seeds. The highlight of the trip was that after learning about the life cycle of chickens, each student had the opportunity to hold a baby chick. We learned how to put our thumb gently on the chick's back so it did not wiggle away. How fun! After eating our lunches in a beautiful, sunny picnic area, we loaded back onto the bus for home. What a great day! Centennial Farms is open to the public. Check out their open times on-line and take your whole family on a fun adventure.
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ECPA Holiday Coffee & Caroling Party
'Tis the season! Please join us at the Edgewood lunch table area to celebrate the holiday season & enjoy the caroling of the Edgewood students. The holiday caroling will begin at 8:30 am.
Tuesday, Dec. 14th - Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, & JH Vocal Ensemble
Wednesday, Dec. 15th - 1st, 3rd, 5th & JH Vocal Ensemble
Students will be performing holiday favorites to kick off the holiday season! The Parent Association is providing donuts, pastries, hot chocolate, tea and coffee. Come celebrate with us! |
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4th Grade Student Spotlight
Megan Trivedi
Some people stroll through life, while others push themselves toward success. Megan Trivedi, a 4th grader in Miss del Carmen's class, pushes herself to work hard at her new favorite sport, track. Megan has been with the running club, The Equalizers, since August 2010. Since then she has grown to become a well-rounded and successful student athlete. Megan meets at Citrus Grove Park in Irvine four times a week to train with her coaches and other runners ranging from 6-15 years of age. Megan is able to run an average of five miles each practice! She says her favorite part of running is that she pushes herself every day, and that every day she goes a little faster. Her longest run was 8 miles straight without stopping!
Since beginning in August, Megan has already competed in five different competitions. Her favorite one was when she received third place at the Junior Olympics Regional Competition and won her first medal. On Saturday, December 10th, she will travel to Alabama to compete in the National Junior Olympics! Megan says running helps her feel healthy and proud. Her goal is to run even longer and faster without stopping. Megan is a great example of how hard work and perseverance pay off! Her parents, teachers, and friends are very proud of her and wish her luck at nationals!
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Talon's Book Review
Noah and the Bunnies
This is a heart-warming story of Noah, a Rock Dove. Noah was a racing pigeon who flew at speeds up to fifty miles per hour. Noah was seriously injured and had to undergo the amputation of one leg just to save his life. Later, while he was recovering in the home of Georgeanne Lenham, a Wildlife Rehabilitator, it was also discovered that poor Noah also had a small silver BB located near the base of his brain and spine. Who could do such a thing? Because of the location of the BB, it would have to stay there the rest of Noah's life, and he would never race again. Noah seemed so sad, and although he learned to get around with only one leg, he never seemed happy. Since Georgeanne is trained to care for most of the wildlife around her Texas home, she gladly accepted five baby bunnies from a tearful little girl who found them severely injured in her yard. Though she tried and tried to save them all, one of the bunnies died. The remaining bunnies are placed in a box near Noah 's open cage. Each night, Noah hops out of his cage and sleeps as near to the bunnies as he can get. One morning as Georgeanne is checking the bunnies, she notices that one of them is missing! Cautiously, she lifts Noah to place him back inside his home, and there, nestled under Noah's protective wing is the bunny- ♥
Noah lovingly nurses these bunnies back to health and continues to do so for many more animals that come to be rescued.
For book orders or to donate to Wild Rose Rescue Ranch:
(903) 839-8948
Wild Rose Rescue Ranch
P.O. Box 278
Whitehouse, Texas 75791
Submitted by Diana Kaneski
2nd grade teacher
Edgewood Campus
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January Field Trips & Assemblies
 Junior Kindergarten to
Ocean Institute Thursday, Jan. 6th
Preschool visits with Dr. Sue
Traveling Insect Zoo
Friday, Jan. 14th
Kindergarten to Amy's Farm
Friday, Jan. 14th
2nd Grade to Ocean Institute
Wednesday, Jan. 19th
4th Grade to Discovery Science Center
Thursday, Jan. 20th
8th Grade to Juvenile Justice Center
Tuesday, Jan. 25th |
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Teacher Feature
Ginger Liess, Librarian & ASB Advisor
"Hey Friends" or "Don't aggravate my liver" are common phrases you will hear from Mrs. Liess!
Ginger Liess has been working at Fairmont for 10 years. She started at Fairmont Anaheim Hills about 5 years ago, then came to Edgewood. Ginger has taught Junior High Study Skills, library, and is the ASB Advisor. Ginger's passion for working with children has landed her a BS in child and adolescent studies and a Master's degree in education. She has been working with children for 16 years now and not a day goes by without a smile on her face. In her spare time, Ginger loves Starbucks, traveling, spending time with family, playing with her puppies, laughing and teaching! |
Dates to Know
Tuesday, Dec. 14th ECPA Holiday Coffee & Caroling - Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Holiday Caroling @ 8:30 am (K, 2nd, 4th & Vocal Ensemble)
Wednesday, Dec. 15th ECPA Holiday Coff & Caroling - Kindergarten -Fifth Grade Holiday Caroling @ 8:30 am (1st, 3rd, 5th & Vocal Ensemble) Barnes & Noble Book Fair in Tustin Marketplace
Thursday, Dec. 16th Alley Cats Assembly @ 9 & 10 am sponsored by ECPA
Monday-Friday, Dec. 20th-31st Winter Break - No School Monday, Jan. 3rd School Reconvenes - Welcome Back! Thursday, Jan. 6th Junior Kindergarten to Ocean Institute 8:45-2:00 pm Friday, Jan. 7th Junior High Winter Formal Dance 6:00-9:00 pm Monday, Jan. 10th Parent Association Meeting at 8:30 am |
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Edgewood's Sports Corner 
Tuesday, Dec. 14th
JH BB vs. Heritage Christian
Boys play at 3:00 pm only
Tuesday, Jan. 4th
JH BB vs. Oakridge
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm
Thursday, Jan. 6th
JH BB @ TVT
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm
Tuesday, Jan. 11th
JH B @ Mission Hills
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm
Thursday, Jan. 13th
JH BB @ Pegasus
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm
Tuesday, Jan. 18th
JH BB @ Carden Hall
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm
Thursday, Jan. 20th
JH BB @ Calvary
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm
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