Fun in FCS Class! 🎉 Our 6th graders are getting to know their new table teams with a creative challenge: they collaborated to draw a picture using just one marker! What a fun way to "break the ice" and foster teamwork! 🖍️🤝 Check out their creativity in action!
🎉 Fun Fact Friday! 🎉 Did you know that Edison has not one, but TWO school songs? 🎶✨ Check out "Edison Forever" and "Maroon and White" as we wrap up Spirit Week! What a fun way to celebrate our school!
🎉 Congrats to 7th Grade for winning the Coin War! Check out the details below, including some sabotage results. Together, we raised a total of $336.39, which will be donated to Giving Hope. Since everyone participated so well across all grades, EVERYONE gets a hat day tomorrow! 🎩
6th Grade: Total collected: $72.75, after sabotage: $0.55 in pennies
7th Grade: Total collected: $93, after sabotage: $3.75 in pennies
8th Grade: Total collected: $107.59, after sabotage: $2.54 in pennies
Great job, everyone!
📣 Coin Wars Update! 📣
Exciting news—7th Grade is currently in the lead! 🎉 Let’s keep the momentum going! Remember, dollars and silver coins are sabotage!!! All funds raised will benefit Delivering Hope, and the winning grade level will get a Hat Day on Friday, November 1st! Keep it up, everyone!
Happy Monday, Cats! Just a reminder that Spirit Week starts today!
🎉 Fun Fact Friday! 🎉
Did you know that this year we’re celebrating Edison’s 70th anniversary? Opened in 1954 as an elementary school, Edison officially became a middle school in 1956! To mark this special occasion, we’re hosting a spirit week and school-wide coin wars, plus sharing some amazing Edison memories throughout the week. Let’s show our school spirit and make this celebration one to remember! 🤍
This weeks Teacher Feature is starting Mrs. McKay! We're so excited to have her as part of the Edison community!!
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month! These exceptional students have demonstrated true leadership and a commitment to the Edison DREAM. Their hard work, positive attitudes, and willingness to support their peers make our school community stronger. We are so proud of their accomplishments!
Take a look at this lively and vibrant artwork! Mrs. Fogarty’s art classes truly embraced the concept of a “glow up" and had so much fun making creations with black lights! We have some incredibly talented students at Edison. A big thank you to Mrs. Fogarty and her students for brightening our hallways!
As the fall sports season at EMS wraps up, there’s still time to catch some exciting action this week and next! It’s been an incredible season filled with some truly awesome moments! Don’t miss out!
🌟 Weekly Teacher Feature: Welcome to Edison! 🌟
We’re excited to announce a new weekly series where we’ll be highlighting our amazing new staff members who joined us this school year! 🎉 Each week, we’ll showcase a different teacher and share a little about their backgrounds and passions.
To kick things off, we’re thrilled to introduce our first featured teacher, Ms. Tarian! Please join us in welcoming her to Edison!
🍂🎃 It's Fall, Y'all! 🎃🍂
Check out our cute fall decorations brightening up the cafeteria! Shoutout to our fantastic cafe staff for creating such a fun fall atmosphere for all our students.
🌟 Don’t forget! You can easily add money to your lunch accounts using MySchoolBucks https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home , check out the delicious breakfast and lunch menus on Meal Viewer https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/EdisonMiddleSchoolSF , and fill out free and reduced lunch applications on the Sioux Falls School District website https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/free-reduced-meal-application .
Let’s make this fall season cozy and delicious! 🥳🍁
Glow up in the Art Room! This week, our 7th graders are diving into a vibrant celebration of Días de los Muertos by crafting stunning sugar skulls! As they explore the fascinating world of symmetry, they can incorporate vibrant colors and intricate designs, which will make their creations even more special.
Students from Edison's Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe class participated in the Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade yesterday! Our talented students and their families showcased the rich culture and history of our community with pride and enthusiasm. Their representation of Edison and the Sioux Falls School District made for a truly unforgettable celebration!
Good Morning, Cats! Here is your weekly sports lineup.
Our 8th graders had a fantastic field trip to SDSU yesterday, where they explored college life, learned about various programs and majors, and enjoyed hands-on activities at an activities fair. It was a wonderful day for everyone! Thank you to The Promising Futures Fund for making these amazing experiences possible for our students. For more details on Promising Futures and the opportunities they provide, check out their website https://promisingfuturesfund.org/
Reminder we have no school on Monday 10/14 and Tuesday 10/15
Today, we're excited to highlight the diverse range of clubs available at Edison! Whether you're into cooking, gaming, babysitting, or playing guitar, we have something for everyone. A huge thank you to the YMCA for their invaluable partnership in making these clubs possible.
For a full list of our clubs and all the details, be sure to check out our library website at libcat.sf.k12.sd.us. Get involved, explore your interests, and meet new friends!
Happy clubbing! 🎉
Here is your weekly sports lineup!
Student Spotlight!
A big shout-out to 6th grade student Alexis! Today, she received a positive bus referral for a kind act on the school bus. When the bus was busy and crowded, Alexis noticed another student in need and offered them a seat without hesitation! We are beyond proud of the kindness and compassion she displayed! Keep shining, Alexis, you make us proud every day! 🌟
