It's Count Week!

The Ohio Department of Education designates the first week of October as “Count Week” for Ohio schools. During this week, daily student attendance is recorded and reported to the state. The attendance numbers are used to determine how much state funding money local districts will receive for the year. Schools receive “credit” for every student who attends during Count Week. Unexcused absences and vacation absences cause a reduction in funding. If an absence is unavoidable, please remember to report your child’s absence to the school on the day of the absence and send a written excuse in on the following day.  You can reach our attendance line at 513-867-7425. 

 Ms. Hamilton’s Physical Science classes wrapped up their introductory Science Skills Unit with a “Tallest Tower” lab. The students used their knowledge and skills of problem solving, scientific reasoning, observation/inference, scientific ways of thinking, and the scientific method to build the tallest tower possible. The catch was that each tower had to be freestanding! Each lab group was given 2 pieces of computer paper, three paper clips, 35 cm of scotch tape and could use scissors. Some towers were very impressive…and some have an asterisk by their measurement because the “freestanding” requirement didn’t last very long!

Students in Mrs. Phares' computer lab have been working on a green screen project that will be ready to share with you next week.  I thought you would enjoy seeing some of the "behind the scene" action.



IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Our first conference night is scheduled for October 13, 2011, 3:20 to 7:30.  Please call 513-867-7425 extension 2128 to schedule a conference. 


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                            We believe that the way to success is through a three way partnership between you, your student and  the faculty of the FX.  Please contact us with any concerns you may have so we can help!  You can find our email addresses here. 

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Interim

This is how we take a math test in the FX!

It's hard to believe that we are half way through the first quarter of the 2011-2012 school year.  Your son or daughter will be bringing home their midterm report today.  Please take a few minutes to review the report with them. We believe that parent–teacher conferences are an important component of ongoing home–school communication and family involvement in children's education. Our first conference night is scheduled for October 13, 2011, 3:20 to 7:30.  Please call 513-867-7425 extension 2128 to schedule a conference.

This week during our professional development time we examined the results of the 2010-2011 8th grade Ohio Achievement Test.  We are very proud to share with you that we were above the state standards in reading, math and science. 


This week in Mrs. Dreger's Social Studies classes students have been completing their "Enlightenment Projects."  I have asked Kayla Toon, a ninth grade student, to explain the project.  


"For the Enlightenment project we made the choice of an activity from the list Mrs. Dreger gave us, I created a game and a crossword. Then we had to base the project around the Enlightenment Period, or the period in which many ideas came along and caused people to have different opinions."

Enlightenment Project

My amazing students this week are Tristen and Taylor Chenoweth.  The amazing thing about these twins is not that they are  both exceptional students, they are, but they are friends.  It has been so much fun to get to know them and watch how they relate to each other.  They truly have a great time together. Taylor tells me the best thing about going to school with her brother is that she knows she always has someone there to back her up.  Tristen tells me that he enjoys watching his sister grow up and become smarter! How great would it be to be a twin? 

Check out our updated photo page for some fun faculty photos. 

Cougar Homecoming

New Photos curiosity of Heather Taylor! 

 The Homecoming parade, game and dance is a long standing tradition at Edgewood High School.  I'm sure it is most certainly a time you remember about High School.  I thought it would be interesting to hear what our Freshmen think of this years Homecoming! 






"Homecoming is something I will always remember.  I'm so excited and surprised I got homecoming princess.  It's a good experience for everyone.  Every girl feels beautiful.  It's a time of excitement, I can't wait!
Ali Adams, 2011 Edgewood High School Freshmen Homecoming Princess


"I am so honored to be the Freshmen homecoming Prince.  I want everyone to know that I would like to share this award with all of you." 
Wesley Cowgill, 2011 Edgewood High School Freshmen Homecoming Prince

"Homecoming... It seems like every girl can't wait for tomorrow. I know I can't! From the dress, to the shoes... That has all I have been worried about for the past month! I am so excited for tomorrow! It's like a little fairy tale in itself"  Anonymous 


"I was really excited in middle school, and now so excited. I have realized how much goes into it and there's a lot of drama in some cases like figuring out with group to go with.  Then you don't want to hurt anyones feelings, but you want to have fun at the same time." Megan S

"I have been looking forward to going to the homecomming dance since I was in the 4th grade, its so hard to believe I'm going tomorrow! Im looking forward to getting to wear my dress and getting my hair and nails done (:" Makenzie K

"I'm excited for homecoming although I'm a little nervous. I never thought I'd get so excited over something like this."  Anonymous

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From the Counselor
CIA

The FX Goes Twitter

We have  exciting news for you!

  The Freshmen FX has gone all a Twitter! 

The Freshmen FX has created another way for parents and students to stay up to date on school related news and activities. The schools have joined Twitter, as @EHSFX. Tweets will include information about athletic events, school meetings and important dates and other activities. For example, among the first tweets were notices about the Freshmen football and volleyball games. We believe this is one of several ways Edgewood can fulfill its goal of utilizing all possible avenues to keep students, parents and city residents informed about what goes on in their schools.

Here is how to get started using Twitter: 

1. Discover twitter by creating an account:

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2. Check back often Visit Twitter often so you'll see what's new from the accounts you follow and @EHSFX.

3. Get Twitter on your phone Activate your phone or download a Twitter application to your phone to get Tweets on the go.

How to Tweet

1. Set up your profile Complete your profile information. A picture of yourself and a short bio make you more interesting to others on Twitter.

2. Tweet out! Write your first Tweet. You have 140 characters to share what's happening where you are.

   
   

This weeks amazing student is Kayla H. She is a very shy and quiet young lady.  Many times I have to ask her to repeat herself because she speaks so softly.  However, SHE IS AMAZING!  I found out, by accident, that on her own she has started a online freshmen newspaper!  Can you believe that?  You can see the beginning of her adventure here. 

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From our Counselor Mr. Stratton 
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Week Three

“Failure is success if we learn from it.”

Malcolm Forbes 

A Three Way Partnership

We believe that our students will achieve most and be happiest at school when there is a partnership, understanding and communication between home and school. We view this partnership as three-way, involving the school, the parents/guardians and the student. We are confident that when parents express confidence in their school and are involved in it in some way, their children are likely to be happier and perform better in the classroom.

The Edgewood FX will be offering many formal and informal opportunities for parents to become involved and for the school to develop this partnership. We encourage you to become involved in your child's education.

If you would like more information on how you can become involved please fill out this form.

Angel C

This week I had a chance to get to know Miss Angel.  Angel is a transfer student from China. She moved from China to Trenton in October 2009. She attended a private boarding school Monday through Friday. It is interesting to hear the differences in our systems. The one thing that impressed me was the fact that they require their students to have three exercise sessions daily. They have some type of planned activities from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

I asked Angel what she missed about China and what was her favorite thing about living in the United States. Her comment was "It's not what I like or dislike, it's about what exists in my reality." I know Angel enough that she is going to make herself happy no matter where she is.

Angel has mastered the art of origami and paper cutting and is now working on beading. It is very rare to see her without headsets in her ears. I have always been curious as to what type of music she listens to and she tells me it's a little bit of Chinese and a little bit of English.

The Edgewood FX is so fortunate to have Angel in our class and her teachers and classmates are all very proud of her and continue to learn from her. 

If you would like to leave Angel a little note of encouragement, please click comment below.

Upcoming Dates:

Monday, September 5, 2011 Labor Day No School

Thursday, September 8, 2011 1 Hour Late Arrival

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