Our Purpose

We passionately believe that all students can learn and experience success, therefore, we are committed to breaking down barriers in order to provide equitable access to high quality education for all students.

Our Mission

At Edwards Elementary, we take pride in our learning, building positive relationships, embracing challenges, and collaborating with each other in order to become our best selves.

Our Vision

We are committed to equipping our students and families with the skills and resources needed to overcome challenges in order to reach their optimal success.

Message from the Principal

Thunderbird Families,

We have an exciting week ahead in Thunderbird Country!

Our 3rd-5th grade students will take the NC Check-In assessments for Reading and Math on Monday and Tuesday, April 14-15. Please ensure your student arrives on time to school for the assessments.

Make plans to attend "Annie Kids: The Musical" put on by our 3rd-5th grade students and Arts department at one of our showtimes. Show dates are Wednesday and Thursday, April 16th-17th at 6:00PM at RMHS. Tickets are $5 at the door!

Finally, on Thursday we will hold our Field Day! This is an exciting day for our students and community! We will have a couple vendors that will have food and snacks available for cash purchase. The Field Day schedule and important logistical information is listed in the below newsletter for your convenience.

Spring Break begins on Friday, April 18th and students will return on Monday, April 28th!

Please read through the below newsletter for more important information and reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your continued support,

Dr. Allen M. Wilson, Principal

amwilson@ncpschools.net

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, April 14th - Spring Picture Day (Pre-Order ONLY)

Thursday, April 17th - Field Day (See schedule below)

Wednesday-Thursday, April 16th-17th - "Annie" Musical Production at RMHS Blackbox Theater 6PM

April 18th-25th - SPRING BREAK

Tuesday, May 6th - Duke Energy STEM Night 5:00-7:00

Tuesday, May 6th - Kindergarten Tour the School Event 9:00

Field Day Information

Parking will be available off of Edwards Street and the back parking lot behind the cafeteria and gym beginning at 8:30 AM.
Please be mindful of pedestrian traffic when parking.
All visitors will enter the ball field from the Edwards Street gate entrance (by the front of the school).
Family members or friends of students who are in middle and high school are not permitted to attend any field day activity. (Unless they are volunteering through our school)
Field day event activities are intended only for currently enrolled students. Family members of students are not permitted to participate in any field day activity.
Visitors to campus, including parents/guardians will not be allowed to visit classrooms in the building.
Portable restrooms will be available for use on the ball field.
Vendor will be on site for food and refreshments that will be available for purchase.
Parents/guardians who wish to check out their student must do so after each relay time by signing out on the form provided by their student’s teacher.

Transportation Changes - Please make sure that you notify the teachers or the main office before 2:00 pm regarding Transportation changes. It is easier, if you send a written note to notify teachers. After 2:00 pm, it is difficult to get to all of the parent requests before dismissal.

Carline - Drop off for car riders begins at 7:20 am behind the gym/cafeteria. The tardy bell rings at 8 am. At 8 am, parents have to walk students up to the main office on Edwards Street to check them in. Please follow the carline directions for dismissal entering Hammond Street from Paul Street. Please be kind, and do not jump in line.

PBIS Expectations

The criteria for students to attend the Quarterly Events is listed below:

No office or bus referral for the 9 weeks.
No more than 3 minor infractions in Educators Handbook for the quarter.
Earn 4 out of 5 days per week on the classroom behavior chart. (Optional for Teachers)

We are reaching out with a friendly reminder to complete the Model Release Form for your student(s). This form allows you to either opt in or opt out of allowing your child’s photo, video, or work to be used in district publications, on our website, or social media platforms.

If you have already completed the paper form, you may disregard this message — no further action is needed.

For those who have not yet submitted the form, please take a moment to complete it using the link below.

https://gredwardses.ncpschools.net/o/gres/forms/edwards-elementary-model-release-forms

It is important that we have your preferences on file. Your response helps us ensure we are honoring your wishes when highlighting the great things happening in our schools.

Thank you for your attention and continued support.