Edwards Elementary School

📣✨ Happy National School Counselors Week! ✨📣 This week, we celebrate the heart and soul of our school community—our amazing school counselors! 💛 They guide, support, and inspire our students every day, helping them navigate challenges, set goals, and believe in themselves. From listening ears to problem-solving champions, they do it all! Join us in thanking Ms. Andrea Briscoe for making a difference in the lives of so many. Drop a kind word in the comments or send a thank-you note this week to show your appreciation! 📝💙 #NationalSchoolCounselorsWeek #ThankYouCounselors #MakingADifference #BetterTogether

Good evening Thunderbird Families, I hope you have enjoyed the weekend! We have several important updates in our weekly newsletter. Please see the following link to view: https://bit.ly/3X6wcW3 Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. See you tomorrow, -Dr. Wilson, Principal

🎉Congratulations to Our Term 2 Honor Roll Students! 🎉 We are incredibly proud of all the hard work, dedication, and resilience our students have demonstrated this term. Achieving Honor Roll status is no small feat, and each of you has shown what it means to strive for excellence. Keep up the fantastic work—your school community is cheering for you! 💛 #ProudPrincipal #AcademicExcellence #HonorRollSuccess

🎉🔥 What an incredible time at today's PBIS Glow Dance Party! Our students had an absolute blast dancing, glowing, and celebrating their positive behavior. The energy was electric, and the smiles were contagious. Here's to more fun and learning together! #PBISGlowParty #SchoolSpirit #FunAndLearning 🎶💛

📣 Exciting Announcement! 📣 We are thrilled to celebrate two outstanding educators who have gone above and beyond for our Thunderbirds! 🌟🏆 🎉 Mrs. Georgette Thompson has been named our 2025-26 Teacher of the Year! Her dedication, passion, and commitment to student success make a lasting impact every day. We are so grateful for all she does! 💙💛 👏 And a huge congratulations to Mrs. Malieka Evans-Eatmon, our First-Year Teacher of the Year! Her energy, creativity, and enthusiasm has made an incredible difference in her first year. We can’t wait to see her continue to soar! 🦅 Join us in celebrating these amazing educators in the comments below! 🎊🎉 #TogetherWeSoar #ThunderbirdPride #TeacherOfTheYear #FutureStartsHere

🌟 Thunderbird Hero of the Week! 🌟 Each week, we shine a spotlight on one of our amazing staff members who go above and beyond. This week, we are thrilled to recognize Ms. Jami Reams as our Thunderbird Hero of the Week! 🎉 Ms. Reams was nominated for her positive attitude, dedication, and unwavering support for her colleagues. She comes to work every day with a smile and is always well-prepared. Her willingness to lend a helping hand makes her a valued member of our Thunderbird family. Thank you, Ms. Reams, for being such an inspiration and making a difference every single day. We appreciate you! 💙💛 #ThunderbirdHero #ThankYou #ThunderbirdPride

📢 Public Notice: Nash Board of Education Committee Meetings 📢 The Nash Board of Education will hold its scheduled committee meetings on Monday, January 27, 2025, starting at 5:00 p.m. These meetings are open to the public. 🗂️ Committees Meeting: Administrative Services & Operations Committee Policy Committee Academic Services & Accountability Committee Student Support Services & Operations 📍 Location: Nash County Public Schools Administrative Building 930 Eastern Avenue, Nashville, N.C. 27856 💻 Watch Live Online: Stream the meeting live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/PRDptment. 🔗 For details, visit: https://www.ncpschools.net/article/1984291 💬 Contact: For inquiries, contact Board of Education Clerk, Carrie Davis, at cbdavis@ncpschools.net or (252) 462-2511. 🌟 Accessibility: If you require disability accommodations or need help accessing the live stream, please contact Carrie Davis by January 6, 2025, to explore alternative arrangements. Stay informed and engaged!

Good Evening Thunderbird Families, We are excited to start the 2nd semester and for a full week of school ahead! Please review our weekly newsletter updates for important information: https://bit.ly/4jyXNIL If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. See you tomorrow, -Dr. Wilson, Principal

Happy Snow Day Thunderbirds! Tomorrow (January 23rd) we will have a Remote Learning Day. Please review the document below for our Remote Learning Day guidelines: https://bit.ly/4av2GhO If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher. Stay safe and warm, -Dr. Wilson, Principal

Thursday, January 23, 2025 will be a Remote Learning Day for all of Nash County Public Schools (NCPS). Remote learning assignments may be accessed through Canvas, Google Classroom or other communication from your child’s teachers or principal. Office hours will also be offered by teachers if permissible. Please look for detailed information in Rooms and/or your student’s learning management system. NCPS has procedures in place to ensure students are not negatively affected if they are unable to complete tasks due to a lack of technology, power, or other challenges. If you have any questions, please contact your student’s teacher(s). Friday, January 24, 2025: All NCPS schools will operate on a two-hour delay due to the potential for icy road conditions. Breakfast will be available at schools. Students may be dropped off 40 minutes prior to the start of their school day. Essential personnel should report at their regular time, provided it is safe to do so. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety and success of our students. For real-time information, please click the following link https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page

🎉 Kickoff to an Amazing 2nd Semester! 📚✏️ Yesterday, our incredible staff came together for our 2nd Semester Kickoff meeting! We took time to recalibrate, reflect, and refresh, ensuring we’re ready to bring our very best to our students. Here’s to a successful and impactful semester ahead! #Teamwork #NewSemester #TogetherWeSoar #StaffExcellence

Today we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by reflecting on his message of courage, kindness, and equality. As Dr. King reminded us: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Let’s inspire each other to answer that call every day! 💙 #MLKDay #InspirationInAction #TeachingKindness

Good afternoon Thunderbird Families, I hope you are enjoying the weekend! Please read through our weekly newsletter updates for important upcoming information: https://bit.ly/40CQU1J If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out. Have a great evening, -Dr. Wilson, Principal

Reminder: Students will be out of school tomorrow, Jan. 17, through Wednesday, Jan. 22, for teacher workdays and the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. School will resume on Thursday, Jan. 23.

🌟 Thunderbird Hero of the Week 🌟 Each week, we celebrate a staff member who goes above and beyond for our school community. This week, we're thrilled to honor Mrs. Malieka Evans-Eatmon as our Thunderbird Hero of the Week! 🎉 Mrs. Evans-Eatmon was nominated for her unwavering positivity, encouraging words, and ability to foster meaningful relationships with students and coworkers alike. Her dedication and kindness create an inspiring and supportive environment that makes our school a better place every day. 💙 She’s not just an exceptional teacher — she’s a truly remarkable person who leaves a lasting impact on everyone she meets. Thank you, Mrs. Evans-Eatmon, for all you do! We appreciate you! 🙌 #ThunderbirdHero #TeacherAppreciation #MakingADifference

* UPDATE - This event has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 30, 2025. 🌟 You’re Invited! 🌟 Join us for a Multilingual Training Session for Guardians to learn about Rooms, our communication platform connecting families with teachers, and school updates. 📅 Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Winstead Avenue Elementary Media Center 🎓 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to navigate Rooms effectively ✅ Tips for staying updated with your child’s education ✅ Ways to communicate with teachers using the platform 🌐 Special Features: 🌟 Translation Support Available! Our multilingual team will provide assistance in your preferred language to ensure everyone can participate. 💡 Empowering Families for Success This session is designed to strengthen communication between home and school, fostering a supportive learning environment for your child. ✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn! For more information, contact us at hadaza@ncpschools.net 📢 We look forward to seeing you there!

Good Evening Thunderbird Families, I hope this message finds you well. We had a great return from break last week and we are excited to close out the 2nd grading period this week. Please see below for our weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/4jgbSuL Please reach out with any questions/concerns. Thank you, Dr. Wilson

🎉🏆 Congratulations to Our Spelling Bee Champions! 🏆🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our School Spelling Bee Winners! ✨ 1st Place: Andre Rique ✨ Runner-Up: Khamiyah Coley Both students demonstrated outstanding spelling skills and perseverance. They will proudly represent our school at the District Spelling Bee on February 6th at Word Tabernacle Church. 🌟 Let’s wish Andre and Khamiyah the best of luck as they prepare to compete at the next level! 👏💙💛 #ThunderbirdPride #TogetherWeSoar

🌟 Celebrating Our All-Star Teachers! 🌟 We are thrilled to recognize our amazing teachers who were honored at the district's All-Star Teacher Celebration for exceeding growth last school year! 🎉 👏 Congratulations to Ms. Estropigan, Mrs. Bandin, and Mrs. Rique for your outstanding dedication and hard work. Your commitment to excellence and to our students’ success inspires us all! 💙💛 📸 Check out these highlights from the celebration and join us in giving them a big round of applause! 👏✨ #EdwardsExcellence #AllStarTeachers #ThunderbirdPride

Our Spelling Bee will begin at 9:00am. Our live link is here: https://meet.google.com/bsp-wkhd-ktz