October 2021 Newsletter
Join Us at the EDGE Exhibition Nov 9
KU Design Challenge Results Announced
Sophia Rakestraw, EDGE senior, recently earned 2nd place in the KU Design Challenge Competition. Her sustainable building held 124 pounds. We are proud of all EDGE students who participated in the competition for their incredible creativity and problem solving!
Imagine Math Video Competition Winners Announced
Congratulations to EDGE sophomores Madigan Reynolds, Nia Riak, Sadie Watkins, and Leia Zimmerman for being selected as winners of the Imagine Math youth video contest! Check out their winning video at the link below:
EDGE Scientists Dive Into Real World Learning
Chemistry students analyzed stream health this week by surveying macroinvertebrates and assessing water quality in local streams.
Dry Erase Markers Needed
If possible, please provide your student with a dry erase marker(s) that they can keep in their backpack. Students use dry erase markers frequently and for a variety of learning activities. Your support is appreciated!
Supporting Your Student with Scheduling
Each week, teachers publish a weekly calendar of the learning sessions that will be taking place throughout the week in EDGE. Students are learning how to plan their time, prioritize a variety of tasks, advocate and more. You can access Sched throughout the year by visiting this link. The calendar is also available on the EDGE website under EDGE Learning Calendar.

We also want you to be aware that Academic Labs are available to students during flex time. Students can get tutoring from Science, Math, and English teachers via the Academic Labs. Students can sign up to attend an Academic Lab on the My Conference Time website.
Organization & Time Management in EDGE

Encourage your student to routinely embrace the following habits:

  • Prepare for the week by creating a schedule. Every student needs a schedule every day!
  • Use the punch list to be sure all required sessions are scheduled.
  • Reach out to teachers on Monday regarding any session conflicts that you anticipate for the week. Teachers can help you problem solve.
  • Schedule time to complete your assignments listed on the punch list.
  • Cross off assignments on the punch list once they are submitted.
  • Check the Grades section of Canvas for each class to be sure you have submitted all assignments. Review teacher comments; revisions may be needed.
Monitoring Student Progress
It was wonderful to connect with many parents during fall conferences. Your support in monitoring your student's progress is appreciated and needed. We recommend visiting your student's Canvas courses and checking the Grades section (see picture above). Any assignments that show as Missing, Incomplete, or with an X still need to be submitted, unless the teacher and student have determined an alternate assignment to show evidence of learning. Additionally, students need to review comments from the teacher to know if work needs to be revised and resubmitted. Parents can create an observer account in Canvas by using this tutorial.

Students should strive to reach the Demonstrating or Transferring level for each course competency. Students may continue to practice, revise, and show evidence of learning throughout the semester.
You will notice in Canvas that students will have feedback marked using the categories above. To review the EDGE Assessment Philosophy and Grading Policies, please click HERE.