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COVID Parent Letter 12-3-2020

12/4/2020

We hope you and your family are well and staying safe. As we move through this holiday season, please know how thankful we are to have you as part of our TECS family!

2020-2021 Annual Title I Meeting

10/28/2020

Please join us for our annual Title I meeting. Click to learn more...

C.H.A.M.P. After-School Program

9/17/2020

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR TECS C.H.A.M.P. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM!

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Thomas Edison is the best place to have your children . My oldest destiny smith has been going her since KN , all the other kids had to follow suit because of the curriculum and the knowledge that they lay on the children. Never have I pushed so h...

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Great school, with an excellent principal, who knows how to relate to children.

Dele Johnson

RT @ELmagazine: If we really want to impact kids, says @Principal_EL, we need to make sure that every 5-year-old in the country is learning… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 145 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Incoming freshman Maddy Yates was featured in this @GMA story and current junior at @UVA Alita Robinson was a part of our… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 217 days ago
Proud of our Edison Graduates! https://t.co/7THy0Hcfif posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 218 days ago
RT @GMA: A principal at an economically disadvantaged school has spent more than 30 years teaching his students life lessons through the ga… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 218 days ago
RT @KendallMassett: @Ninacharters - I know that @Principal_EL would love to have the students and staff at @EdisonCharter welcome @DrBiden… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 219 days ago
Yes...please visit! We would love to have you! https://t.co/shMD8yqI1T posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 219 days ago
RT @JayvonDavis9: @FirstFounders__ @theoriginaljcg @GetPotluckLLC @softdroom @fempaq @KembaHall @CadeFrost2 @GarryJohnsonIII @DriUmbrellas… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 230 days ago
RT @GetPotluckLLC: @FirstFounders__ @theoriginaljcg @softdroom @fempaq @JayvonDavis9 @KembaHall @CadeFrost2 @GarryJohnsonIII @DriUmbrellas… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 230 days ago
RT @FirstFounders__: It's time for out DEMO DAY! Check out the thread below to watch pitches from our phenomenal cohort members from around… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 230 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Our Son! From the little school in the hood! @BizzyBones11 posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 549 days ago
Proud of @Principal_EL for the work that he is doing in our school and the schools around the nation! 4 ways to tra… https://t.co/4UJOXN9DnV posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 604 days ago
RT @Slice_25: These smiles say it all! This St. Georges Hawk made us all very proud at the DE KIDS Fund Coat Giving event this morning at… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 612 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Thanks for stopping by! The kids @EdisonCharter loved it! Thanks to @OperationWarm for the awesome coats! https://t.co/N9… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 612 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Damn! I remember hugging this kid when he was in middle school @EdisonCharter! When things didn’t go his way I sent him b… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 612 days ago
RT @JohnCarneyDE: Joined @OperationWarm volunteers to help @EdisonCharter students pick out new winter coats. Thank you to the Operation Wa… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 612 days ago
RT @NCCDE: County Executive @MattMeyerDE and Director of Economic Development Tamara Morris help children into coats collected by @Operatio… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 612 days ago
RT @kmwgnr09: This morning I got a text from a first grade teacher from @EdisonCharter! It made my day! Look at these little readers coach… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 615 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Yes! @JDuncanAndrade PD at school @EdisonCharter today on the need for hope and equity in our school! My AP @lizyates lov… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 674 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Thanks to @WhiteandWil for adopting our school and providing $5000 worth of school uniforms and supplies to our students… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 674 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: @JDuncanAndrade Watching “The Google” video...lol...and learning bro! Appreciate all you do to uplift! Hope to meet one d… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 675 days ago
RT @kmwgnr09: This article. I would argue that the last three sections apply to veteran teachers taking on Bookworms as well: Keep instru… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 680 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Excellent piece bro! Proud of your good work @_craigasimmons! Have all my new and experienced teachers reading this artic… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 686 days ago
RT @kmwgnr09: Yes, it can be done. 3rd grade @BookwormsRW schools are reading Owen Foote Money Man. Students are hooked, reading grade-l… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 687 days ago
RT @kmwgnr09: @Principal_EL @LaurelLearns @EdisonCharter @BookwormsRW @UDPDCE Your teachers are doing awesome at the Institute! Learning, s… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 716 days ago
RT @EndicottCollege: @Principal_EL @BookwormsRW @EdisonCharter Our students rock, Salome! Courtney is a great success story—one of many at… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 716 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: My man @LaurelLearns! My staff @EdisonCharter said they enjoyed the session yesterday on building a culture of literacy!… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 716 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Proud of our students and teachers who are pictured in this UDaily article on @BookwormsRW ...we love the program! @Endic… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 716 days ago
RT @UDPDCE: Wondering what all of the Bookworms buzz is about? Check out this UDaily article about how @BookwormsRW is supporting instructi… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 716 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: @to_the_bob Great JV game! I was Maddy’s Principal in MS and take full credit for her sharp shooting! :-) She’s a heck of… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1319 days ago
Thank you @FirstBook and @JohnCarneyDE for helping our students start the year off great! @Principal_EL… https://t.co/hXSqRMTGBa posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1429 days ago
RT @DECharterNetwrk: Beginning day @EdisonCharter 1st Leadership Day! #LeaderInMe #DECharters #Opportunity #4EveryChild #netDE #eduDE https… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1547 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: @GMA Leadership Day at Thomas Edison Charter today! Mayor @MikePurzycki will be speaking to student leaders of future! #U… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1548 days ago
We are so happy to have you as our leader and are very excited for our students tomorrow! Can't wait for them to me… https://t.co/Atw8pu20Sm posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1548 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: 24 hours until our first @franklincovey @TheLeaderinMe Leadership Day! Student speeches about 7-Habits and a visit from t… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1548 days ago
RT @LintonsFoods: Look at all of their Chess Tournament Trophies! 🏆 Lintons rewarded two lucky students with chess sets during #NationalBre… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1548 days ago
RT @ajtjsch: @EdisonCharter @ServiamDE @NativityPrepDE @ odyssey charter school we are excited to host you at THE 🐝 #SpellingBee https://t.… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1613 days ago
RT @FSSquash_Wilmo: ~ @FSSquash_Wilmo @SASDelaware squashers rockin' it! thxthx mr. taylor & your awesome team! @EdisonCharter #urbansquash… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1681 days ago
RT @UDelaware: It's #BlueHens central at Wilmington's @EdisonCharter: 5 #UDel alums hired this year, adding to 7 already on staff https://t… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1736 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Thanks to Wilmington PD for coming to play with our national chess champs today! Building community one kid at a time! #n… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1743 days ago
RT @rickwormeli2: @Principal_EL I finally met the one and only Salome! Wow, what a leader, and what a great faculty! Caring school, fortuna… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1791 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: This young lady heard me speak @EndicottCollege in MA years ago! She said I will teach for you one day! She's here! https… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1795 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: GM! A day of deep learning and understanding the needs of all kids with Rick Wormelli @EdisonCharter @rickwormeli2 #teac… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1795 days ago
RT @ralphmarston: Each new attempt will either teach you what works or what doesn't. Learn from every one. posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1802 days ago
RT @ralphmarston: Rushing through life is neither enjoyable nor effective. Slow down, spend time and resources wisely and thoughtfully. Enj… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1830 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: When failure is normative...resilience becomes second nature! #satchat #sunchat #edchat https://t.co/mPMpuT9chA https://… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1833 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Congrats! #TECSClassof2016 https://t.co/GlfLj3L33t posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1874 days ago
RT @DariusJBrown: @EdisonCharter features in @delawareonline #chess @DECharterNetwrk #education #urbanschools #3rdDistrict #wilmde https://… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1875 days ago
RT @ralphmarston: Effort is never wasted, even when it leads to disappointing results. For it always makes you stronger, more capable and m… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1888 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Overwhelmed by the number of staff members who came out to support our kids/staff running 5K today! #GirlsontheRun https:… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1896 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: I work with dedicated and committed staff! When you bash teachers you will have a problem with me! #satchat #sunchat http… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1896 days ago
RT @ralphmarston: Keep going, keep learning, keep working and keep getting better. Every day, every effort brings you closer. posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1907 days ago
RT @DECharterNetwrk: It's Nat'l #CharterSchoolsWeek! 13,905 students in 26 #DECharters w/ over7,500 waitlisted. #Opportunity #4EveryChild h… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1908 days ago
RT @NAESP: It's officially #TeacherAppreciationWeek from May 2 - 6. How will you #ThankATeacher? https://t.co/dnepqdg33B posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1908 days ago
RT @WhiteHouse: It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Join us in celebrating all the hard-working teachers in our lives. #ThankATeacher https://t.… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1908 days ago
RT @teacher_city: It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Show love & capture the great educators across Delaware. Use #ILoveDeTeachers! @StubbsSch… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1909 days ago
RT @Delawareblack: Thomas Edison, Wins Second National Chess Title in Three Years | @EdisonCharter @Principal_EL https://t.co/piEwnF2epI posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1911 days ago
RT @teacher_city: Congrats to the scholars at Edison Charter-2016 National Chess Champions @EdisonCharter: @Principal_EL #netde https://t.c… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1913 days ago
RT @DEDeptofEd: Congrats to the national chess champions at @EdisonCharter under leadership of @Principal_EL https://t.co/xlNtsERgr8 #netde… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1918 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: When your kids come home from Chess Nationals and they are greeted by Police and Fire Department and their friends! https… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1920 days ago
Thanks to you and the men and women in uniform who serve our community! We appreciate all you do! #FDIC2016 #netde https://t.co/9w8UFomAW2 posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1920 days ago
Thank you for all your support! It was so awesome and such a great experience for our students! https://t.co/xfJsQcFCys posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1920 days ago
On way home! Thanks Delaware for showing our 2016 National Chess Champions love! @Principal_EL #netde #Education https://t.co/6CVRbb0Hpp posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1921 days ago
On way home! Thanks @CrackerBarrel for great breakfast & showing our @USChess National Champs love! @Principal_EL https://t.co/jybCq1zhgU posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1921 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: We won! Hard fought battle but my students tied for first place at the national chess championship! Thanks! #sunchat http… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1922 days ago
RT @USChess: Read the recap of the historic 2016 Junior High Chess Championship!https://t.co/WcaCg2rhVj posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1922 days ago
Thank you for your hospitality and making our kids feel so special! @Principal_EL #FDIC2016 https://t.co/WVsYPm6X63 posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1922 days ago
We're so proud of Eric! Way to Go! @Principal_EL https://t.co/R3LVifEI6M posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1922 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Trip to Indy smooth! Kids played some chess for the people in Cracker Barrel during breakfast! They were impressed! https… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1924 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Trip to Indy smooth! Kids played chess for folks in Cracker Barrel during breakfast! They were impressed! #satchat https:… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1924 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: 3 teams from school at chess nationals! Two in 1st place and other in 2nd! Gonna be very stressful weekend! #satchat http… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1924 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Went to bed dejected after tough loss last night! Woke up still in 1st place! Chess Nationals! Look at God! #satchat http… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1924 days ago
Thanks @FOX29philly for visiting with the chess team! We loved having you! https://t.co/XAn75VOS7o @Principal_EL posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1934 days ago
Local Students Gear Up For National Chess Championship https://t.co/445q1wAc9y @Principal_EL posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1936 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Awesome meeting @RahelCBS3 who played chess with our kids today and learned about our program! The best! Can't wait for… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1936 days ago
RT @DelaCORELeaders: Chess is the game of choice at Thomas Edison https://t.co/zQUFIRCK17 @EdisonCharter @Principal_EL Some of Wilmington's… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1941 days ago
RT @DariusJBrown: @EdisonCharter @Principal_EL #chess #wilmde https://t.co/ZgPnxaUGXB posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1941 days ago
Chess is the game of choice at Thomas Edison https://t.co/K38d1lmMrL via @delawareonline posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1941 days ago
RT @DEDeptofEd: See Sec. Godowsky play chess at Edison & learn how you can help chess team travel to Nationals: https://t.co/TrPggn7GTR @Pr… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1946 days ago
RT @DEDeptofEd: Sec Godowsky re Edison as "all in this together - not just a program - it's about people." @Principal_EL. See video: https:… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1948 days ago
RT @DECharterNetwrk: @EdisonCharter students leading @DEDeptofEd Secretary on tour. #DECharters #Opportunity #4EveryChild https://t.co/zzr6… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1948 days ago
RT @KendallMassett: @DEDeptofEd Sec Godowsky about to be schooled in chess by @EdisonCharter students! #Opportunity #4EveryChild #netDE htt… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1949 days ago
RT @DECharterNetwrk: @DEDeptofEd Sec Godowsky, Thank You for visiting @EdisonCharter today! #DECharters #Opportunity #4EveryChild https://t… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1949 days ago
RT @KendallMassett: @EdisonCharter chess team w/@DEDeptofEd Secretary & @Principal_EL #DECharters #Opportunity #4EveryChild #netDE https://… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1949 days ago
RT @michelejgivens: Connect w #Delaware K12 schools looking for great educators @TopSchoolJobs 3/3 online job fair @EdisonCharter & more ht… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1969 days ago
Help Send Our Chess Team to Nationals! https://t.co/4dlTJmtvwI via @gofundme posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1975 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Please help my girls make it to chess nationals in Indy! #GirlsinSTEM #GirlPower #NetDE https://t.co/W785LNYkkv https:/… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1976 days ago
We're raising money to Send Our Chess Team to Nationals! Click to Donate: https://t.co/Vu7vZfzmwQ via @gofundme posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1979 days ago
RT @kenwhytock: "Students are more motivated academically when they have a positive relationship with their teacher." https://t.co/IyqDr4Gn… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1979 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: First Move alum is selected one of top 50.. 12 year-old girls in the nation! Congrats Maddy! @AF4C_FirstMove #chess https… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1979 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Saturday Academy! Headed for Penn State and not the state pen! Analyzing chess before reading and math! #satchat https://… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1979 days ago
We're raising money to Send Our Chess Team to Nationals! Click to Donate: https://t.co/Vu7vZfhL8g via @gofundme posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1982 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Please help my girls make it to chess nationals in Indy! #GirlsinSTEM #Blackgirlsrock https://t.co/W785LNYkkv https://t… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1982 days ago
Check it out https://t.co/GZJgvQDLrN posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1984 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Congrats Maddy for making USCF top 100 chess players in North America--12 year old girls! #1 in DE & MD! #girlpower https… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1985 days ago
Due to the prediction of snow later, After-Care will be cancelled today, Feb 9th. All students will be dismissed at regular time (4:00pm). posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 1991 days ago
TECS will be on a 2-hour delay Wed, Jan 27th. All students will be dismissed at 4pm. Students in our After-Care will be dismissed at 6pm. posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 2005 days ago
Due to the inclement weather & road conditions, Thomas Edison Charter School will be closed on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 2006 days ago
Due to snow and inclement weather conditions, Thomas Edison Charter School will be closed on Monday, January 25, 2016. posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 2007 days ago