Edison Early Childhood Center

Pre-K students will soon begin their “Milkweed in the Classroom” project right after spring break! Today we had a special guest speaker, Laura, the Oklahoma & Southern Kansas Regional Field Representative for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, visit our classes. She talked with our Pre-K students and T-1 about the importance of pollination and helped them learn about the many pollinators that help our environment, including bees, butterflies, insects, and other beneficial bugs. The students loved learning how these tiny creatures play a big role in helping plants grow and keeping our ecosystems healthy. We appreciate Laura taking the time to come share her knowledge with our students and help kick off our upcoming classroom project! 🌼🐝🦋🌱

It's that time of year! Just a reminder that the Pre-K storm shelter, located at 119 W 9th, will be open whenever 1) there's a severe thunderstorm warning two counties away, or 2) there's a tornado warning in Creek County.

Our Book Blast has officially come to an end! 📚✨ Thank you to everyone who participated and signed up. This fundraiser is a wonderful opportunity to help put books directly into the hands of our students and encourage a love of reading. Congratulations to the following classes for reaching 60% or more participation and earning a $100 classroom shopping spree: • Mrs. Balenti • Mrs. Baker • Mrs. Lomenick A special congratulations to Mrs. Mattox and Mrs. Watts, who both reached 100% participation and earned a $200 classroom shopping spree for their classrooms! 🎉 Top fundraisers from each class include: Jasper Deerinwater, Nolan Burkhalter, Berklee Mander, Kashius Rolland, Cash Poston, Emilia Wright, Carter Arian, Wyatt Bishop, Wyatt Hill, Reign Ngo, Clover Wilson, Daxten Welch, and Lincoln Bellville. Top 3 Individual Fundraisers: 🥉 Lincoln Bellville – $360 (Mrs. Wilson’s class) 🥈 Emilia Wright – $400 (Mrs. Mattox’s class) 🥇 Kashius Rolland – $460 (Mrs. Watts’ class) Top Fundraising Classes: 🥉 Mrs. Watts – $1,391.67 🥈 Mrs. Baker – $1,812.50 🥇 Mrs. Mattox – $2,041.56 Because of your generosity, the ECC site raised a total of $11,586.50! 🎉 Thank you to all the families and community members who donated and supported our students. Your generosity helps make opportunities like this possible and puts more books into the hands of our young readers. ❤️📚

Mrs. Keli’s and Mrs. Plum’s classes had a Seuss-tastic time celebrating Dr. Seuss! 📚💚 After reading the classic story Green Eggs and Ham, the students rolled up their sleeves and made their own green eggs and ham. The kids had so much fun trying the silly snack inspired by the book! Just like in the story, many of them discovered they liked it — “Yes! I like green eggs and ham!” 🥚💚 It was a fun and tasty way to bring reading to life in the classroom! 📖✨

Day 4 of Read Across America — celebrating Dr. Seuss! 📚🎉 Today was Pajama Thursday — Snuggle Up with a Good Book! Students came to school in their cozy pajamas and enjoyed reading together throughout the day. Our students have loved all the fun activities and the wonderful Dr. Seuss books we have shared this week. It has been a fun and engaging way to celebrate reading and encourage a love for books! We’ve had a great week celebrating Read Across America! ❤️📖

"We can’t wait to see you! 👋 Join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences next week to discuss your student's progress and success.

🗓️ When: Tuesday, March 10th & Thursday, March 12th
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

See you there! #LinkingLearningToLife #BristowPirates"

Bristow Public School Parents — You’re Invited!

Our CareerTech programs are growing, and we would love for you to come see the incredible opportunities available for your students!

🎓 CareerTech Open House
📅 March 10
🕔 During Parent-Teacher Night in the Commons

All CareerTech programs will be on display, with teachers and students sharing what these pathways offer and how they are helping students build real-world skills for their future.

✨ Featured CareerTech Pathways:
✈️ Aviation
💻 Computer Science
🌾 Agriculture Education
🔬 STEM
🍳 Family & Consumer Sciences

✨Family & Consumer Sciences Update:
I have created flyers for middle school students that include QR codes to apply for select classes with limited enrollment. 👀👇🏻

👗We are excited to be adding a brand-new Fashion Lab to our Family & Consumer Sciences classroom!
This dedicated space will allow fashion students to:
✔ Learn fashion design and construction skills
✔ Create projects throughout the year
✔ Showcase their work in our end-of-year Fashion Show

Because space is limited for the MS and Fashion classes, students must apply. We are looking for students who want to grow their skills and make the most of their time at school. These are classes I would have loved to be part of as a student, and I’m so excited our kids now have this opportunity!

🍪 Stop by for finger foods, drinks, student displays, and lots of great things to see and learn.

We hope to see you there!

❤️ Because We’re Bristow

Thank You, Bristow Noon Lions Club! 👓 Today, our Pre-K students received free vision screenings provided by the Bristow Noon Lions Club — a service they have generously offered our students for several years. Using specialized photographic screening equipment, Lions Club members screened students (with parent consent) for possible vision concerns, including farsightedness, astigmatism, and other eye conditions. Early detection plays an important role in helping children succeed both in and out of the classroom. We are incredibly thankful for the Bristow Noon Lions Club’s continued support of our students and families. Their dedication — including helping children obtain glasses when needed — truly makes a difference in our community!

Mrs. Beard’s class had so much fun celebrating Dr. Seuss by enjoying Green Eggs and Ham! 💚🥚📚 Students explored a classic story while trying a fun themed treat — a perfect way to bring reading to life!

Day 3 of Read Across America Week — celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday! 📚🎉 Today was Wacky Wednesday, and we saw some very wacky outfits around the ECC site! Our students and staff had so much fun showing their creativity while celebrating the joy of reading. 😴📖 Tomorrow is Pajama Thursday! Snuggle up in your pajamas and bring a good book as we continue our Read Across America celebration. We are loving all the excitement and smiles this week! ❤️

Day 2 of Read Across America Week — celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday! 📚🎉 Today was “Twinning is Winning!” We had so many little friends and teachers dressed alike — it was so much fun seeing all the matching outfits and sharing the joy of reading together! 🤪 Tomorrow is Wacky Wednesday! Wear your wackiest outfit and get ready for another fun day celebrating reading! We love seeing our students excited about books and learning all week long! ❤️📖

All Sports Camp for boys and girls in grades 1-12 coming to Bristow High School 6-2-2026. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f4K6MM4O-lSljbpgVwN9_WvULtA4LPK3/view?usp=sharing

Day 1 of Read Across America Week — celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday! 🎉📚 Today was “Hats Off to Reading!” Students showed off their favorite hats while celebrating the joy of books and learning. From silly hats to stylish ones, our classrooms were full of smiles, imagination, and a love for reading! 👯‍♀️ Tomorrow is “Twinning is Winning!” Dress alike and read together as we continue celebrating the fun of reading all week long! We can’t wait to see everyone’s twins tomorrow! ❤️📖

Don't forget this week...

📚✨ Calling All Guest Readers! — Read Across America Week ✨📚 Our ECC students would LOVE to welcome special guest readers from our community during Read Across America Week! We are inviting parents, family members, and community friends to come read a book (or two!) to our students. Volunteers are welcome to visit one classroom or multiple classrooms — whatever works best for your schedule! 🗓 When: Monday through Thursday (this coming week) 📖 What: Read a favorite children’s book and help inspire a love of reading If you are interested in being a volunteer guest reader, please contact: Tara Mattox — 918-740-1494 Thank you for helping make reading fun and meaningful for our students! ❤️📚

Today our kindergarten and T1 classes had the most wonderful field trip to the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum — and it truly could not have been a more perfect day! The weather was absolutely beautiful, with sunshine and just the right temperature for exploring. We were able to enjoy time both outside and inside, which made the day even more special. The hands-on learning opportunities were endless — from imaginative role play to interactive exhibits that sparked creativity and critical thinking. It was learning in its most joyful form. Another highlight was getting to spend quality time with our kindergarten and T1 families. Field trips like this remind us how special it is to partner together in our children’s learning. Watching families explore alongside their kids, sharing laughs and discoveries, made the day even more meaningful. Thank you parents and family members for coming with us today💛

✨ Teaching + Teamwork + The Letter T = Total Success! ✨ Mrs. Grooms’ Leadership class with FCCLA had an assessment to create toys that teach — and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect! Our Pre-K students in Mrs. Mattox’s class are learning all about the letter T, so Mrs. Grooms partnered with them for some hands-on, interactive fun! Her students designed 5 different learning games that focused on teaching skills in creative, engaging ways. Our little learners rotated through each game, practicing different learning skills while building confidence, communication, and teamwork. 🎲🧩 There is something so special about older students creating meaningful learning experiences for our youngest ECC Pirates. The smiles, encouragement, and excitement in the room said it all! Way to go, FCCLA and Pre-K! 💛 Learning is always better together!

☕✨ T is for TEA PARTY! ✨☕ You just can’t get any better than this! Our teachers are creating the sweetest, most memorable moments for our students. 💛 Mrs. Watts’ class wrapped up Letter T week in the most terrific way — with a Tea Party for T! 🎉 Students came dressed in their fanciest attire, ready for an afternoon full of tiny cups, big smiles, and lots of giggles. There’s something so special about watching our little learners practice manners, friendship, and fun — all while celebrating a letter of the alphabet. These are the moments they’ll remember. 🫖💐 We are so proud of the joy happening inside our classrooms every single day! #ECCPirates #LetterT #TeaPartyFun #MakingMemories

🧸🚗 Pre-K Takes on Route 66! 🚗🧸 Mrs. Mattox’s and Mrs. Watts’ classes took a short walk down the road to visit the Bristow Route 66 Toy Museum — a hidden treasure right here in our community! Owned by Brett Fadley and Lynette Fadley, the museum features nearly 1,000 toys on display, some dating back to the 1930s. The Fadleys have been collecting for over 45 years! Mr. Fadley even shared his favorite childhood toy — a stuffed dog named Oscar he received as a Christmas gift around 1965. ❤️ Our students searched for the smallest toy, biggest toy, and oldest toy as part of our Letter T learning. What a fun way to explore history right in our own backyard! #ECCPirates #LetterT #Route66Learning #CommunityConnections

🦕 Dino-Mite Learning in Kindergarten! 🦖 In Miss Baker’s kindergarten class, students are learning all about dinosaurs through hands-on, engaging centers! From digging for fossils, to building dinosaur habitats, to reading dino stories and sorting by size, our young paleontologists are exploring, creating, and discovering at every station. These centers help build teamwork, problem-solving skills, reading readiness, math thinking, and creativity — all while having ROAR-ing fun! Kindergarten is dino-mite at ECC! 🦴✨