March to the Sea

On Friday, May 25, the Edgartown School will continue its long standing tradition of March to the Sea.  A parade of students, staff, parents and special guests will leave the school at 1pm on its way to Memorial Wharf where those who have sacrificed their lives in American wars and conflicts will be honored in a program of speeches, songs, and poems. The parade returns to the school at 2:30pm.  Parents are welcome to join this wonderful event.

Guidelines for Student Placement

In May, the teachers in grades K-5, the guidance staff and administration will begin the process of placing your child with a teacher for the 2012-2013 school year. Click here to download the guidelines for student placement packet in English and Portuguese.

D.A.R.E. Graduation

Thursday, May 24, 2012
1:30-2:40
Edgartown School Cafeteria

All parents/guardians are invited to attend!

Talent Show!

The Edgartown School talent show date has been moved to Monday, June 11th. The show will start at 6:30 pm. See you there!

Youth Task Force - 2012 Events

Click here to view the YTF's brochure in English and in Portuguese.

Monday Morning Math Club Ending

The last Monday Morning Math Club for the year will be held on Monday, May 21, 2012.

SRI spring reading assessment

The SRI spring reading assessment will be given to grades 5-8 during regular computer classes on Friday, June 1, for grade 5, and during the week of June 4-8 for grades 6-8.

Pink Slime

The Edgartown School only prepares meals with meat that doesn't contain "pink slime". For more information about pink slime, click here.

Start Saving!

On Thursdays, the Edgartown School offers a banking program, typically held in the cafeteria. Open up a savings account - from pre-schoolers to parents! A weekly deposit of as little as $1, beginning in Kindergarten, can cover most, if not all, of the costs of school trips (Camp Alton Jones, 7th grade ski trip, Shenandoah, etc..). Try it out!

Sports Concussion Forms

Click here to download the concussion form packet that must be reviewed and signed for students playing sports.

EPGY

Edgartown School's EPGY login page can be found here:
http://epgyschools.stanford.edu/edt/

Kindergarten Registration

Dear Parents;

    Kindergarten registration materials become available at the Edgartown School on March 5 through March 30, 2012.  These materials may be obtained from Paulee Davies, office receptionist.  Her contact is 508-627-3316 ext. 300.  At the time registration materials are picked up from Mrs. Davies, an appointment is made with Nicole Barlett, school nurse on April 3, 4 or 9.  Mrs. Barlett will review these materials with parents during these appointments.  Also at this time, parents are given a date, either June 6 or 8, to tour the school.  Tours are 9-10:30am.  All completed registration materials are due at the appointments on April 3, 4 or 9. 

    Kindergarten Parent Orientation is Wednesday, April 25, 7-8pm in the school library.  During this orientation, kindergarten teachers, specials teachers, counselors and administrators meet with parents to go over the details of the kindergarten program.

    Each year, prior to the start of school in September, kindergarten students and their parents are invited to a late afternoon picnic at the school.  This fun event begins the process of developing community among the newest members of the school.

    Parents interested in having their child attend another Island School may apply for school choice to the principal.  School choice requests must be received by June 15, 2012.  Parents are notified as to the status of requests by July 1, 2012.  Parents interested in school choice may contact Mrs. Davies to schedule individual tours, regardless of where they live, after June 8 if desired.

School Report Card

Click here to view our school's 'report card' in pdf format. This report card contains important information about enrollment, teacher qualifications, student achievement on the MCAS and more.

School Bullying Plan

Information about our school bullying plan can be found in the student & parent area.