Edison Early Childhood Center

Today we want to give a HUGE shoutout to our amazing school nurse! 💜💛 From bumps and bruises to tummy aches, medications, hugs, and caring hearts — she does it all with kindness and compassion every single day. Thank you for taking care of our students and staff, for always being there when we need you, and for loving our kids like your own. ECC and Edison are beyond blessed to have such a dedicated nurse serving our schools. We greatly appreciate everything you do for our Pirate family! 🏴‍☠️🩺

Today’s King Pin Tournament came with a little extra fun for our ECC & Edison teachers… the “Anything But a Cup” challenge! 😂🥤 From buckets to bowls to who-knows-what, our staff got creative and brought lots of laughs to the tournament today! 💜💛 We love seeing our teachers make learning and school fun for our students — and maybe having a little fun themselves too! 👇 Comment below and tell us which “Anything But a Cup” creation was your favorite!

Update on times: 1st and 2nd 8:30 Kindergarten 12:15 📣 ECC & Edison Update 📣 Due to the cooler weather today, Wednesday, May 6, our Little Olympics events will be moved indoors. Students will remain on campus and will participate in a fun King Pen Tournament in the gym instead! 🎳 Updated times and schedules will be posted soon. Thank you for your flexibility and support as we make adjustments to keep our students safe, comfortable, and having fun! 💜💛

Miss Balenti’s class is diving into fun as they finish out the school year! 🌊🐠 Students have been enjoying exciting ocean-themed activities—exploring, creating, and learning all about life under the sea. What a fun and engaging way to wrap up a fantastic year of learning! 🐚🦀💙

🏅🎉 Get Ready for a FUN-FILLED Wednesday! 🎉🏅 This week, we’re bringing the excitement with our Little Olympics & Pre-K Color Run! Our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students will be participating in our Little Olympics this Wednesday! 📍 Location: Football Field 🕘 Schedule: ✨ 9:00 AM – Opening Ceremonies ✨ 9:30 AM – Activity Stations ✨ 12:30–12:45 PM – Running Events (after lunch) We are so excited for a fun day full of teamwork, games, and Pirate pride! 💜💛 Our Pre-K littles will be having their very own Color Run! ⚪ Reminder: Please have your child wear a WHITE shirt so they can enjoy all the colorful fun! It’s going to be a bright, exciting day for our youngest Pirates! 🌈💜💛

💜💛 Teacher Appreciation Week at ECC 💛💜 Today, we were treated to a special surprise thanks to Paige Wood with Farmers Insurance! She generously provided drinks for our amazing teachers, and it was such a thoughtful way to show support for our staff. Paige, thank you for taking the time to pour into our teachers—we truly appreciate your kindness and generosity! 💜 Our ECC family is so grateful for community partners like you who help make our school such a special place! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ECCStrong #CommunitySupport

🍧 Snow Cone Day at ECC! 🍧 Today was a SWEET day at ECC as our students enjoyed delicious snow cones for a great cause! 💜💛 A big THANK YOU to our amazing FCCLA students for hosting this fun fundraiser. Not only did they bring smiles (and cool treats!) to our kids, but they are also working hard to support their program and leadership opportunities. We love seeing our older students give back and make a difference for our younger learners—it truly takes a village! 💫 #ECCPirates #SweetTreats #FCCLA #FutureLeaders #PurpleAndGold

At ECC and Edison, we are proud to have some of the very best teachers around! 💜💛 Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students shine through each and every day. Our teachers go above and beyond to create meaningful learning experiences, build strong relationships, and support every child’s growth—both in and out of the classroom. They truly make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and our entire school community. During Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate and thank these incredible educators for all they do. We are beyond grateful for the heart, passion, and positivity they bring to ECC and Edison every single day! 🍎 Thank you for making a difference! 🍎

🥣 5th Annual Cereal Box Challenge Success! 🥣 Today was our 5th Annual Cereal Box Challenge, and once again our students absolutely outdid themselves! 👏 This year, we collected 1,123 boxes of cereal—that’s 100 more than last year! These boxes will be donated to our local social services to help support families in our community. ❤️ 🍦 Ice Cream Party Winners: Mrs. Peterson’s 1st grade class brought in the most with an incredible 187 boxes! 🌟 Top Student Contributor: Lucky Mathis (Mrs. Peterson’s class) kicked off our domino run and brought an amazing 183 boxes! 🏆 Grade Level Winners: * Pre-K: Mrs. Fruits’ class * Kindergarten: Mrs. Baker’s class * 2nd Grade: Mrs. Dunbar’s class A huge THANK YOU to Social Services for helping us in advance, and to every student and family who donated cereal boxes. Because of you, we are making a big difference in our community! 💜💛 #ECC #Edison #CerealBoxChallenge #CommunityStrong

Our kindergarten and T1 classes have been learning all about life cycles, and we were lucky to have some very special visitors—tiny caterpillars! We watched them grow bigger and “fat and sassy” as they ate and ate, eventually forming their chrysalises. With lots of patience and excitement, we then got to witness their amazing transformation into butterflies. Once all five butterflies emerged, we had the unforgettable experience of releasing them. One butterfly had a small wing issue, which gave us the unique opportunity to gently hold it and observe it up close before setting it free. It was such a meaningful, hands-on way for our students to truly understand the life cycle and appreciate the beauty of nature. A magical learning moment we won’t forget! 🦋

For the past 21 days, ECC students have been eagerly watching eggs in the incubator and waiting for them to hatch. Over the weekend, the BIG moment happened… we welcomed baby chicks! Several classes even had a little fun along the way by placing eggs in their chairs for students to “sit on” and try to hatch. Today, Mrs. Fruits’ class walked in to a BIG surprise when they found baby chicks in their seats — also known as little peeps for them to eat! 🐥 What an egg-citing hands-on learning experience for our students!

Pre-K would like to send a BIG thank you to Mrs. Ruby Ritchie for donating our caterpillars for our butterfly life cycle science experiment! Over the past few weeks, our tiny caterpillars formed their chrysalises, transformed into beautiful butterflies, and today our students were so excited to release them. What a special hands-on learning experience for our Pre-K friends! 🦋

🥣 It’s Time for Our 5th Annual Cereal Box Challenge! 🥣 This Wednesday, ECC & Edison will kick off our 5th Annual Cereal Box Challenge to support our local food pantry. This is a tradition we love because it teaches our students the joy of giving and helping our community. Last year, our families donated an amazing 1,023 boxes of cereal to Social Services — and we would LOVE to beat that number this year! 💜 Please don’t forget to send boxes of cereal with your student this week. Every box makes a difference and helps local families start their day with a meal. Thank you for always showing up for our community and helping us make this event bigger each year! 🥣💛

Our bus drivers are such an important part of our school family! 🚌 They are the first smiling faces to greet our students each morning and the last ones to send them home safely in the afternoon. Every single day they make sure our kids start and end their school day feeling safe, cared for, and welcomed. Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons — they show up with patience, kindness, and big hearts for our students. They truly help set the tone for a great day of learning! We are so thankful for the incredible bus drivers who take such amazing care of our Edison & ECC students. 💜💛 If you see your child’s bus driver, take a moment to share a smile, a thank you, or a note of appreciation. They deserve it more than you know! 🚌

Mrs. Baker’s class had a very special visitor today! One of her former kindergarten students, Emileigh Yingst, who is now in 3rd grade, came back to read to her class. The students loved listening to her read and seeing a familiar face who once sat in their very same seats. It was a sweet moment of connection and a great reminder of how much our students grow and learn over the years! 📚💛

Happy National Secretaries Day! Today we celebrate two very special people who keep our schools running smoothly every single day. From answering phones and helping families to keeping us organized and solving a million little problems behind the scenes — they truly do it all. At ECC, we are so thankful for Tracy Wilson, and at Edison, we are so grateful for Karen Stice. Both of these amazing ladies go above and beyond for our staff, students, and families. Our schools simply wouldn’t be the same without you. Thank you for everything you do! 💐

📣 PRE-K ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! 📣 We are so excited by the amazing response so far—our enrollment numbers have been a huge success! 🎉 ⚠️ ONLY 25 SPOTS REMAINING! ⚠️ If you have already started the enrollment process, please make sure ALL paperwork is turned in immediately to secure your child’s spot. Enrollment is filling fast and we don’t want anyone to miss out! Know a family with a future Pre-K student? Help us spread the word and send them our way to get enrolled right away. 💜 We can’t wait for another incredible year at ECC! ✏️📚

A phone was found at the playground area at the zoo. If you know of someone who left one let us know.

Today was a BIG day in Mrs. Keli's Pre-K class! 🎓🍎 Mrs. Aubrey Shackelford wrapped up her student teaching journey at ECC, and Mrs. Keli's class made sure to celebrate her in style! Our students helped cheer her on as she graduates and officially begins her adventure as a teacher. We are so proud of you, Mrs. Aubrey! Thank you for loving our littles, learning with us, and being such a wonderful part of our classroom. We know you are going to do amazing things in your own classroom! 💛📚✏️

This week in Pre-K we focused on the letter Y… and what better way to celebrate than with YOGA! 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ We were so excited to wrap up our week with a special visit from Mayor Kris Wyatt, who joined our students for a fun and relaxing yoga session. Our little learners loved stretching, breathing, and practicing healthy ways to move their bodies while having fun together. What a wonderful way to end our “Y week”! 💛