Edgewood Elementary
3028 howden
Muskegon Heights, MI 49444
OCTOBER 2014
Phone: 231-830-3250
Fax: 231-830-3576
Inside this Issue October 2014
New Staff Members
Principal’s Pen
Student of the Month
Volunteers
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Dates to Remember:
Count Day
October 1
Red Carpet Festival
October 1
PTO Mtg. - 5:30 pm
October 8
Popcorn Sale
October 10
Kids Power of Produce October 11
Optimist Luncheon
October 14
End of First Quarter
October 17
Board Mtg. – 6:00 pm October 20
Conferences
October 21
Picture Day
October 23
Prof. Dev. No Students October 24
Mini Break No School the Week of
October 27 – October 31
New and Returning Staff Members at Edgewood Elementary
Edgewood Elementary is very fortunate to have so many fantastic staff members
return for the 2014-2015 school year.
We would like to welcome back:
Principal – Mrs. Stacey Pallett
Secretary - Ms. Nicole Cooper
Curriculum/Behavior Specialist - Ms. Dayus
Kindergarten: Ms. Jones, Mrs. Vanderstelt, Mrs. Mepyans
First Grade: Ms. Price, Ms. Archambault, Ms. Todd, Mrs. Trier
Special Education: Ms. Beatty,
Specials: PE - Ms. Sharp Music - Mrs. Clifton Art - Mr. Berta
Social Worker: Ms. McLaughlin
Occupational Therapist: Mrs. Wallington
Para-Pro: Mrs. Johnson
Custodian: Mr. Day.
Edgewood Elementary is also very fortunate to have some wonderful new staff
members for the 2014-2015 school year.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following:
Curriculum/Behavior Specialist: Mr. Eugene Wright
Kindergarten: Ms. Kimberly Budnik
Interventionist: Ms. Patricia Mercer
Para-pros: Ms. Shauntina Wyrick, Mr. Zolton Vines, Ms. Kirks.
Custodian: Mr. Clay Turner
We know that through the combined efforts of all staff members, students,
parents & community members, we can make this the best year yet at Edgewood
Elementary.
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We are “PuRRR-fect” at Edgewood
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be an elementary school educator. I often reflect back on how my fifth
grade teacher changed my life. I was amazed at her passion and perseverance to make us all better students. Through
my educational experience, the past seventeen years serving as a classroom teacher, lead teacher, curriculum
implementation specialist, and principal, my excitement and love for school and this district has grown substantially. I
know, without hesitation, that I made the right choice in choosing to serve in the District of Muskegon Heights.
It is my pleasure to extend a warm and friendly welcome to you as we move forward this school year. Many great
accomplishments have already begun with our volunteers, including: The Fall Garden Program, Library, Misty the dog
from Ruff Readers, Ms. Allison, and the Muskegon Lumberjacks Reading program. We are eagerly anticipating our
mentors and our new program Project Focus to begin. Thank you to all who attended our, “Passport to Success” Open
House on September 10th, it was a huge success.
October will be a busy month as we look forward to our Fall “Red Carpet Festival”, which will take place on October 1st,
COUNT DAY, our fire prevention program and Parent-Teacher conferences. Thank You for your continued support and
patience as we work to make this the best year yet at Edgewood Elementary.
Stacey M. Pallett, Principal
Edgewood Elementary
Newsletter
October 2014
Edgewood Elementary
Newsletter
October 2014
~~~~~~~Student of the Month~~~~~~~
Kaden Lawrence is a first grader at Edgewood Elementary in the classroom of Ms. Price. Through the
guidance of his mother Darresa Allen, Kaden exhibits excellent attendance and his academic performance
exceeds expectations.
Kaden is a very sweet, kind, responsible young man who is helpful to his classmates and his teacher. He is
a great cooperative learner and takes that life skill into his recess play and school day academics. Kaden
also represents the school on the student leadership team. He enjoys reading and likes to make new
friends and wants to come to school every day to learn so that he can grow up to be a police officer.
Kaden Lawrence
Kaden enjoys spending his free time away from school playing Xbox and riding his orange and black bike.
His favorite color is blue. He enjoys eating his mother’s cooked chicken nuggets and playing with his
brothers, sisters, and cousins. His personality can be described as well mannered, polite, and caring.
Congratulations Kaden on being the Edgewood Elementary Student of the Month for October 2014.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS!
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the volunteers for the countless hours they dedicate to
working with the students at Edgewood Elementary. Your presence does not go unnoticed or unappreciated!
Vision, Mission, and Beliefs
Edgewood Elementary
Vision Statement
We here at Edgewood Elementary will provide resources for
students to enhance their skills and abilities to be successful
in life. Through the combined efforts of school, staff, parents
and community, our students will achieve success through
our PURRR-fect expectations. Our students will reach their
highest possible level of academic and social development.
Mission Statement
The mission of Edgewood Elementary is to educate students
to become citizens who are ready, respectful, and
responsible. Our focus is to ensure a quality education for all
students and to provide a positive and safe environment.
Beliefs Statement
Edgewood Elementary believes that through the combined
efforts of parents, teachers, staff, and community members,
all students will become lifelong learners.
CHECK US OUT!
Students at Edgewood Recite the
Affirmation Every Day
Please visit our
district website to
read more about the
exceptional things
happening in the
district.
I am a beautiful person.
I control the good things that happen to me.
Please “like” us on
Facebook and learn
more about current
and upcoming events
and activities for our
students and parents
to participate in.
Every day can be better for me than the day before.
Every day I will learn something new.
Every day is another opportunity to improve myself.
I can learn from others, and they can learn from me.
I can dream dreams and make those dreams come
true.
If it is to be then it’s up to me.
I can be anything that I want to be.
Only the best is good enough for me.
I WILL!
I MUST!
I CAN!
TIGER PASSION
TIGER PRIDE