| Our Partners | | Edison Middle School Edison Parent Center youTHink LA County Probation Early Head Start (LAEP) School Readiness (LAEP) LA All Starts LA Neighborhood Land Trust LA County Parks Dept. See - LA Edison Library iStrive LA Works Hunger Action LA UMMA Clinic LA County LIbrary - FLorence Alameda Dental Clinic Shields for Families South Bay Family Health Care St. John's Well Child & Family Center LA Regional Food Bank Inner City Law Center Florence Dental Group Walter Isaacson Planned Parenthood Crystal Stairs The Children's Dental Center Florence Firestone Worksource Kaiser Permanente Para Los Ninos Mother's Nutritional Center Central Basin Maxim Health Mission City Community Network Unusual Suspects Theater Co. Food Day Spirit Series Heal The Bay Dominguez Hills - Language Dept. Family Source Edison School Police Watts Healthcare Corporation | |
| Be Our Partner | If you are an Edison Partner and don't see your organization on the list, or want to become a partner, please email us! ________________________________ | |
| Partner Highlight: 
Last Saturday Edison students displayed the Diabetes projects they worked on all year, in front of the Fresh and Easy on Alameda and Florence. For three hours they talked to community members about making healthy choices. A big thank you to Fresh and Easy for making this opportunity possible for our students to share what they know. | | |
Contact Us
| | Community School Coordinator Edison Middle School 6500 Hooper Ave., 90001 t. 213.260.1636 f. 323.581.8389 | | |
| Upcoming Events | | Good Food Fair Saturday, June 25, 2011
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM 961 S Normandie LA CA 90006 (Parking lot of St Mary's Church, behind the church which is 961 S Mariposa Ave)
Information: 213 388 8228
Activities for Kids, Rethink Your Drink, Public Benefits, Families Can Exchange Unopened Soda for Bags of Healthy Food!
Emergency Preparedness Fair Saturday, June 25, 2011 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM St. Andrew's Recreation Center 8701 S. Andrews Pl., 90047 This event is sponsored courtesy of the LAPD 77th Street Area Station Community- Police Advisory Board. The Watts Healthcare Corporation Annual Men's Health Fair Saturday, June 25th 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Watts Health Care Center 10300 Compton Ave., 90002 Free haircuts, free pancakes, skating lessons for kids, health screenings and more! Call 323.564.4331 x 5717 for more information. Extrodinary Afternoon of Visual & Performing Arts Sunday, June 26, 2011 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Town & Gown at USC - 665 Exposition Blvd., 90089 Honoring Gene Hale and Dr. Hershel K. Swinger, Jazz, Silent Auction, Award Ceremony, and More! For tickets and information call 323.777.3120. National HIV Testing Day Monday, June 27, 2011 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pink Lotus Health Care 10024 S Vermont Ave., 90044 Free food, free 20 min testings, give aways and prizes. Call 323.563.9309 for more information. | | __________________________ |
| Get Involved. Be Involved. | | Do you live in the Florence-Firestone community? Do you have free time you wish to fill up? Are you a college student looking for valuable experience? Do you want to help? Please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you. Ongoing Opportunities Include:Gardeners Edison has recently installed a community garden, with three beds full of vegetables, fruit and flowers. Volunteers interested in helping to weed and water as well as teach students about recipes for harvested items are always needed. | | __________________________ |
| LAEP's Mission | L.A. Education Partnership's mission is to help students in high-need schools improve their academic achievement by partnering with educators, parents and the community. We work both outside of schools as an agent of change, and within schools as a collaborative partner bringing ideas, resources and expertise to bear on critical challenges. Our efforts foster excellent schools, great teachers and engaged communities. |
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| Thank You | The Edison Family Partnership is made possible with support from the Stuart Foundation. Their continued assistance provides positive outcomes for our community.
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| | Edison Neighborhood Partnership |
| Dear Eduardo, We are ending the year with many good things to report. Congratulations and good luck to all the Edison 8th graders as they transition to High School! And a special shout out to our Valedictorian, Zianya G. Moran,
for coming to school everyday and taking advantage of the wonderful teachers, staff and resources Edison has to offer. That isn't the only good news. Next year Edison will become an SAS site. Students will be challenged with a more rigorous curriculum that will make them more competitive and more equipped for their future. Additionally, we have some great new ideas that we will implement next year in addition to the Health Fair, College Awareness Day and the Community Garden Project. Stay tuned and happy summer! Best Wishes,
Lua Masumi
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Employment Opportunities
For this edition's job list please click here. |
| Library Events for Teens Grades 6-12
Artist Workshop
Teresa Tolliver, a professional artist, shows teens how to create their own mixed media masterpieces.
At Florence Library:
Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 3:00 PM
At Graham Library: Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 3:00 PM
Teen Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Design and take home your own book bag, and sign up to earn prizes throughout the summer!
At Florence Library and Graham Library:
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 3:00 PM
Questions? Call or e-mail Karen Cavanaugh
Teen Gang Prevention Coordinator
County of Los Angeles Public Library
(562) 940-6993
Cell: (562) 413-3166 |
| Caring for Our Earth This month 60 Edison students participated in a beach clean up and learned about the importance of making good choices, for health, financial and environmental reasons. You can also be a part of the change with these 10 simple solutions:
1. Keep your Litter out of the Gutter
Keep trash, yard trimmings, and other litter off the street and out of the storm drains so they don't end up in the ocean. Clean up after your dog, cat, or horse to keep the waste out of the storm drain and away from your favorite beach. Report full catch basins to the Dept. of Public Works: L.A. City: (800) 974- 9794 L.A. County: (800) 303- 0003. For non-L.A. County residents find your local city numbers.
2. Don't Be a Drip
Overwatering is wasteful and moves trash and toxins to the ocean. Turn off the faucet when you don't need it. Fix leaky pipes and install low-flow shower heads and toilets. Help the sewage treatment plants do a better job by conserving water. 3. Hold on to Your Balloons
Released helium balloons eventually pop and fall back to land, ending up in the ocean where animals mistake them for food. Always pop balloons and put them in the trash. 4. Beware of Six-Pack Rings
Avoid buying them, and any other loop of plastic, or cut them up before you throw them out. Marine animals choke on garbage and get tangled in trash. Unlike people, birds and fish don't have hands to remove items caught around their necks. 5. Go Non-Toxic
If you must use harsh chemical products, when you are through, bring them to authorized household hazardous waste drop-off centers. For locations near you, call (800) CLEAN-UP. Instead, avoid buying products like liquid drain openers. Use pesticides as little as possible and look for non- toxic alternatives. Use compost instead of chemical fertilizers. Best of all, using with simple recipes and ingredients, you can make your own environmentally-friendly cleaners. 6. Bag the Plastic Bags
Instead of accepting plastic bags from the grocery store, bring your own reusable bag. Single-use plastic bags create loads of unnecessary litter; they are easily blown by the wind, and they often end up in the ocean. Plastic takes hundreds of years to degrade, and creates hazards for marine life and other wildlife. 7. Make a Clean Sweep
Use a broom, not a hose, to clean sidewalks and driveways. Watering the driveway won't make it grow! Sweep trash into a dustpan, not the gutter, and use the garden clippings as mulch to fertilize your yard. 8. Recycle Used Motor Oil
You can recycle your used motor oil at gas stations, auto parts stores, and garages. Never pour it down the drain, in the gutter, or on the ground. Motor oil is extremely toxic. 9. Go to a Car Wash
Most car washes recycle their water. But if you clean your car at home, always wash it on your lawn to recapture lost water, use a bucket to conserve water and consider a 'waterless' car wash like Lucky Earth or Ecover. 10. Become a part of Heal the Bay
Help us continue to protect the Santa Monica Bay and all of California's coastal waters; become an environmental advocate, volunteer or join as a member. -Courtesy of Heal the Bay 
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| Court Certified Parent Education Workshop YWCA - 2501 W. Vernon
Every Wednesday - Beginning June 15
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Improve your relationship with your teen daughter. Explore topics such as: Youth Development, Parenting Stressors, Connecting with your Teen, Anger Management, and much more.
For More Information Call: Jessica Gholson 213.346.3292 www.girlsandgangs.org |
| County Wide Youth Resouce Fair Tuesday, June 28th , 2011 9:30am to 3:30pm
Center for Healthy Communities - California Endowment
1000 North Alameda St., 90012
The Resource Fair is for youth ages 0 to 24 who are or were under the care of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services or Probation Department and their caregivers. You'll find vital information and resources about a number of important topics, including:
Arts & Culture, College Preparation & Support, Education & School-Based Support, Family Support, Health / Mental Health / Drug & Alcohol, Housing, Independent Living Skills Training, Leadership Training & Youth Empowerment, Legal Services, Literacy, Public Benefits / Community Resources,
Sports / Recreation / Afterschool Enrichment, Transition Support, Vital Documents, Workforce Development & Employment
WORKSHOPS! FREE REFRESHMENTS! Questions? Email Maria or call 213.250.5030. |
Free Canvas Bag Givaways Throughout LA County Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect in Unincorporated Areas on July 1. "Starting July 1st, free carryout plastic bags will be history in all unincorporated area stores," Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina said. "To help make the transition easier for consumers, we're giving away hundreds of free canvas bags at participating supermarkets across Los Angeles County on a first-come, first-served basis. It's our way of encouraging everyone to do what's right for the environment."
Staff from the county's Department of Public Works will be giving away these bags from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations:
NEW! Thurs., June 23: El Super - 1301 E. Gage Ave., Florence-Firestone, CA 90001
NEW! Wed., June 29: Food 4 Less - 11407 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047
NEW! Thurs., June 30: Food 4 Less - 11407 S. Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Beginning on Fri., July 1, 2011, shoppers will need to bring reusable bags when they shop in unincorporated areas to avoid a 10 cent charge for paper bags. For more information, visit www.aboutthebag.com or call (888) CLEANLA. |
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