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Congratulations to our April Students of the Month! You truly exemplify the Edison DREAM. We’re proud of your hard work and dedication—keep it up!

Mrs. McKay’s 6th grade class has been exploring topics like water conservation, recycling, and how to reduce and reuse in their reading workshop. In honor of Earth Day, the class took action by cleaning up around the school to help keep our environment beautiful. Way to go, Cats! 🌎💚♻️

SD Assessment Testing is Next Week! (Monday–Thursday) Here are a few important reminders to help our students do their best: 1. Mints & Gum Donations – If you’re able to donate mints or gum for students to use during testing, we’d be so grateful! 2. Earbuds – Students must have wired earbuds (no Bluetooth/wireless). Available in the office for $1. 3. Charged Chromebooks – Please make sure Chromebooks are fully charged each day. Chargers in backpacks = a smart idea! 4. No Phones/Watches/Fitbits – These must be turned off and kept in lockers during testing. 5. Be On Time – Testing starts 1st period. A good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and arriving on time make a big difference! Thanks for your support as we cheer on our students!

It’s Assistant Principals Week, and we’re celebrating two incredible leaders at EMS! We are beyond grateful for our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Kallas, who brings a calm presence, a contagious smile, and unwavering dedication to everything she does. From supporting students and staff to managing the many moving parts of our day, she leads with heart and positivity. Oh—and she's also the reigning Bus Duty Champion. We’re also lucky to have our amazing Admin Intern, Mr. Robel, who wears many hats—especially as our Athletic Coordinator. His passion for student success, enthusiasm for Edison sports, and hands-on leadership have made a huge impact this year. Together, they help bring the Edison DREAM to life every day by creating a positive, supportive, and high-energy environment for all.

Spring Sports Are in Full Swing at Edison! Did you know EMS has the highest number of student-athletes participating in spring sports out of all the middle schools in the district? We’re so proud of our students for showing up, working hard, and supporting each other. Check out some snapshots from our recent events! You can find all spring sports schedules at the Bound link below. Come out to an event and join our amazing community as we cheer each other on. Go Cats! https://gobound.com/sd/schools/sfedison

Due to the projected temps, our Track Meet that was scheduled for today has been POSTPONED until Thursday, April 10th. Our Track Meet on Monday will continue as planned! Please let our Athletic Coordinator Tyler Robel (tyler.robel@k12.sd.us) know if you have any questions. Thank you and GO CATS!

Happy Librarian Appreciation Day! A huge thank you to our Librarian, Mrs. Smith and our Library Clerical, Mrs. Hoekstra for all they do to make the library a place of learning, discovery, and fun. From recommending great books to helping students explore new ideas, their kindness and dedication make a difference every day. We appreciate all the hard work, patience, and passion they bring to our school!

📢 LAST CHANCE TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK! 📢 Don't miss out on this year’s memories! 📖✨ Preorder your Edison Yearbook now at a discounted price before it's too late. https://secure.preorderphotos.com/(S(l1ijinzlllysn02lwb0zgxnb))/Order.aspx?StudioPath=scherling.preorderphotos.com&AccessCode=K36AM4 🔹 Preorder Deadline: April 15th 🔹 Preorder & Pay Cash or Check: Can be done in the Edison Office 🔹 Distribution: Yearbooks will be handed out on the last day of school A limited quantity of yearbooks will be available for $25 in the counseling office during the last week of school—first come, first served! Secure yours now and relive the best moments of the year! 🎉📸

Wow, what a way to celebrate reading! Yesterday, we talked about the library and food for fines, and today we get to share some exciting news—our Everybody Reads results are in! Edison’s goal was 750 books, and our amazing readers went above and beyond with a total of 797 books. The City of Sioux Falls set a goal of 350,000 books, and together, readers crushed it with an incredible 409,427 books read! All of this happened between March 1 and March 31. Huge thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this challenge such a success. Keep on reading!

National Library Week is Coming Up! To celebrate, we are offering Food for Fines—and no, this is not an April Fools’ joke! Students can bring in nonperishable food items from Monday, April 7, to Friday, April 11. For each item donated, $1.00 will be deducted from their library fines. This is a limited-time opportunity—donations will only be accepted during these dates. Items brought before April 7 or after April 11 will not be accepted. All donated food will go to Feeding South Dakota. Please encourage students to take advantage of this chance to clear their fines while supporting a great cause!

Our WEB Leaders are hard at work preparing to welcome our future EMS Cats! Reminder for Edison Incoming 6th Grade Families: Surviving Middle School Nights – Join us for an informative evening designed for both parents and students. Learn what to expect in middle school and how to support your child during this transition. See the attached flyer for details. Event Dates: TONIGHT!! Monday, March 31 at 6:00 PM Thursday, April 3 at 6:45 PM (following the 5th-grade orchestra concert at Edison) Running Start – Middle School Summer Camp is a great way to get a head start! Over four days, students will explore the building, practice using lockers, and learn their schedules. Registration is now open. The cost is $60, and scholarships are available. See the attachment for details. We look forward to welcoming you to Edison! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—we are happy to help. 📞 605-367-7643 📧 sfsdedisonoffice@k12.sd.us

Our 8th-grade Océti Šakówin Owáunspe students had an amazing opportunity to visit Augustana University! They explored course offerings, future careers, learned some American Sign Language (ASL), toured the campus, and got a glimpse of all that college life has to offer. This experience was a well-earned reward for their hard work, great behavior, and strong grades. We are so proud of these students and their dedication to learning!

📌 HAPPENING TOMORROW! (3/27)… Families of incoming 9th–12th grade students, whether your child is new to high school activities or a returning participant, make plans to attend High School Activities Night on Thursday, March 27, at 6 PM at your child’s school. This event is a great opportunity to get important information about athletics and fine arts programs, meet coaches and directors, and ensure your student is ready to participate. We look forward to seeing you there!

A huge shout-out to our incredible Kindness Club for making last week truly amazing! Their hard work and dedication brought so much positivity to our school, and we couldn’t be more proud. Check out this fantastic article from KELOLAND that highlights all the wonderful things that happened throughout the week. We’re so grateful to be part of such a supportive and caring community here at Edison—thank you to everyone who helped make it a success! https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/a-message-on-kindness-from-middle-school-students/

As we roll into the weekend, we’ve got some pi-oneering news to share! 🥧 Huge congrats to Isaac and Hanali for their incredible math skills—Isaac memorized a mind-blowing 521 digits of pi, and Hanalei nailed 220 digits! That’s a whole lot of numbers swirling around their brains. We’re circling back to say—what an amazing accomplishment! 🎉👏

Congratulations to our Students of the Month for March! Your teams recognized you for your leadership and for embodying the Edison DREAM. Keep up the great work

Attention all 8th graders going to Roosevelt! Connections is a great opportunity for incoming freshmen to get a jump on high school. Students will learn the ins and outs of Roosevelt and earn 0.5 credits towards graduation (that is the same amount that you earn for a semester long class!). Start their high school experience off on the right foot by enrolling in Connections! Space is limited. (If you are going to a different Sioux Falls public high school you can use the same link to sign up, just click on your high school when it asks which school you are going to!) 

Next week, we’re celebrating Kindness Week and our Kindness Club has tons of exciting opportunities for students to participate! Be sure to follow the QR codes to sign up for special events—some events have limited space, so don’t miss out! Let’s make it a week full of kindness, positivity, and fun! 👉 Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow—enjoy your day off! We can’t wait to see all the ways our students will spread kindness next week!

Hello, Edison Incoming 6th Grade Families! We're excited to welcome you to the 2025-26 school year! As your student gets ready for middle school, we’ve got some great opportunities to help them learn more about Edison and everything middle school has to offer. Surviving Middle School Night Join us for a fun evening where parents and students can learn all about what middle school is like and how to make the transition easier! Check out the flyer for more info. 🗓 When: Monday, March 31 at 6:00 pm OR Thursday, April 3 at 6:45 pm (after the 5th grade orchestra concert at Edison) 5th Grade Visits In the next few weeks, our counselors will visit elementary schools to talk about middle school. On Tuesday, May 13, all incoming 6th graders will visit Edison, watch music performances, and tour the school! Running Start - Middle School Summer Camp Want to get a head start? Join us for Running Start this summer! Spend four days practicing your locker, learning your schedule, and getting ready for middle school. It's a fun way to feel more comfortable before school starts. 💸 Cost: $60 (scholarships available). Sign up now – spaces are limited! Check out our March ECHO Newsletter for more info about what’s happening at Edison. https://secure.smore.com/n/s6q5ju We’re so excited to have you at Edison! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 605-367-7643 or sfsdedisonoffice@k12.sd.us.

Reminder that daylight saving happened this weekend! We sprung forward this time, so be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour to keep everyone on time for school on Monday! ⏰