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Elementary

EDGE Staff, Fall 2025

EDGE staff at an in person meeting in a cafeteria

EDGE Elementary students have the opportunity to actively engage in daily learning through class discussions and activities with their peers and to practice periodic in-person social, emotional, and academic learning with highly qualified staff.
 

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EDGE Elementary Staff Directory

Elementary Parent Handbook 

Elementary Clubs Info

List of elementary school clubs for EDGE in the 2025-26 school year

  • Art Club

    • Time: Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

    • Host: Mrs. Larson

    • Details: Art activities

  • Show & Tell Club

    • Time: Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

    • Host: Mrs. Calvo

  • Game Club

    • Time: Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

    • Host: Miss Yuri

    • Details: Scavenger hunt in the main room, ABCya or other Clever options in breakout rooms

Outdoor School (5th)

a colorful autumn leaf in the foreground, surrounded by a nature-inspired background with mountains, clouds, and decorative elements.
A group of people exploring the Willamette River in Minto Brown Park, surrounded by lush greenery and a scenic landscape in the background.
A group of people, some wearing colorful jackets, are engaged in various outdoor activities in a natural setting with trees and foliage in the background.
A group of people, mostly children, standing together in a park-like setting with trees and greenery in the background.
various scenes from Ankeny Hill, including people learning about decomposers, a person examining something in the field, and a person holding a tool or instrument.
a group of people outdoors in a field, as well as a group of people indoors in a classroom setting, all engaged in various activities related to birds, bats, and bugs.
a group of people engaged in various outdoor activities, including team building, animal identification, and soil observation, all set against the backdrop of the Ketzer Rapids location.
three people standing in a natural outdoor setting, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. They appear to be EDGE teachers who have joined the %22fall fun%22 event, as indicated by the text overlay.
showcases various activities and features of the Oregon Garden, including tree identification, a water filtration system design, and native plant identification, with people engaged in these educational experiences.
Outdoor learning made us smile! Set of three photos of smiling students
A group of students, standing together in an outdoor setting with trees and greenery in the background, with a sign indicating it is the %22Last day of Outdoor School%22 at the Oregon Gardens.
a thank you message to parent volunteers, set against a colorful background with mountains, leaves, and other nature-inspired elements.

Science Wednesdays

A colorful illustration of a vintage Polaroid camera with the text %22Elementary Hands-on Science Days 2025-26%22 against a light orange background.
A vintage-style Polaroid camera with a sign indicating %22Grades 1-3%22 in the background, with a printed photograph emerging from the camera.
A crowded classroom with students engaged in various activities, such as working on projects, interacting with each other, and moving around the space.
The image shows several individuals, likely students, engaged in an art-related activity. They are seated at desks, working on various creative projects that involve drawing, painting, and the use of colorful materials.
A classroom setting with students seated at desks, a teacher standing at the front, and various educational materials and decorations visible on the walls.
A cluttered classroom filled with various art supplies, student work, and a group of students gathered around a table.
The image shows two young girls sitting at a table in what appears to be a classroom or educational setting, with various school supplies and materials visible in the background.
A black chalkboard or drawing surface covered with colorful shapes, including various fruits and vegetables, as well as other abstract markings.
The image shows two children, a boy and a girl, examining and interacting with various objects on a table, including what appears to be a container filled with small objects.
The image shows a group of young students engaged in a hands-on activity, with one student pouring popcorn into a container while others work on various projects in the classroom setting.
Two individuals are working together at a table, one in a red jacket and the other in a black jacket, engaged in an activity involving papers and what appears to be a container.
A vintage-style Polaroid camera with a %22Grades 4-5%22 sign in the background, and an image of a student's desk with school supplies visible.
The image shows several students engaged in hands-on activities, such as using tools and working with electronic devices, in what appears to be a classroom or educational setting.
The image shows a classroom setting with students engaged in various activities, such as working at desks and collaborating in groups, surrounded by shelves and storage units in the background.
The image shows a classroom setting with students engaged in various activities, such as writing on worksheets and working collaboratively at their desks. The background reveals a lively and interactive learning environment.
The image shows two women wearing masks in a crowded classroom setting, with students and a teacher visible in the background.
The image presents three panels describing different aspects of %22Science Wednesdays%22 - hands-on experiments to improve student understanding of scientific concepts, time to explore science concepts with materials they may not have access to at home, and space to practice important social behaviors and expectations in a safe place.
The image displays the word %22Credits%22 in large red text, along with information about the presentation template, sample images, and fonts used, all set against a light beige background with a grid pattern and decorative elements.

What to Expect - Weekly Schedule Samples

Sample K-2 Schedule

This is a sample student schedule, for what a typical day would look like for a Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade student. Lunch is 12 to 12:45 for all elementary students. All instruction is delivered live online; it is a full school day. Screen breaks are scheduled as needed.

All Instruction delivered live. It is a full school day, but online. Screen breaks scheduled as needed.
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 Advisory/SEL Advisory/SEL Late Start Advisory/SEL Advisory/SEL
9:30 Writing Writing EDGE Clubs
(9:15-9:45)		 Writing Writing
10:00 Library or Counselor Literacy (Small Groups) Advisory/SEL Literacy (Small Groups) Literacy (Small Groups)
10:30 Level Up! Level Up! Level Up! Level Up! Level Up!
11:00 Foundational Skills Foundational Skills & Small Groups Foundational Skills & Small Groups Foundational Skills & Small Groups Foundational Skills & Small Groups
11:30 Integrated Studies Integrated Studies Music Integrated Studies Music
12:00 Lunch
(12:00-12:45)		 Lunch
(12:00-12:45)		 Lunch
(12:00-12:45)		 Lunch
(12:00-12:45)		 Lunch
(12:00-12:45)
12:45 Reading (Whole Group) Reading (Whole Group) Reading (Whole Group) Reading (Whole Group) Reading (Whole Group)
1:00 Reading (Whole Group) Reading (Whole Group) Reading (Whole Group) Reading (Whole Group) Reading (Whole Group)
1:30 PE PE Writing PE PE
2:00 Math (Whole Group) Math (Whole Group) PE Math (Whole Group) Math (Whole Group)
2:30 Math (Small Group) Math (Small Group) Math (Whole Group) Math (Small Group) Math (Small Group)
3:00 iReady & Seesaw Support iReady & Seesaw Support Math (Small Group) iReady & Seesaw Support Seesaw Support
3:30 Office Hours by Appointment Office Hours by Appointment Office Hours by Appointment Office Hours by Appointment Office Hours by Appointment

 

Sample 3rd-5th Grade Schedule

This is a sample student schedule, for what a typical day would look like for a Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade student. Lunch is 12 to 12:45 for all elementary students. All instruction is delivered live online; it is a full school day. Screen breaks are scheduled as needed.

All Instruction delivered live. It is a full school day, but online. Screen breaks scheduled as needed.
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:30 Social Breakfast Social Breakfast Late Start Social Breakfast Social Breakfast
9:00 Advisory/SEL Advisory/SEL Late Start Advisory/SEL Advisory/SEL
9:30 Music Integrated Studies EDGE Clubs
(9:15-9:45)		 Music Writing
10:00 PE PE Advisory/SEL PE PE
10:30 Math Math Math Math Math
11:00 Foundational Skills Foundational Skills & Small Groups Foundational Skills & Small Groups Foundational Skills & Small Groups Foundational Skills & Small Groups
11:30 Level Up! Level Up! Level Up! Level Up! Level Up!
12:00 Lunch
(12:00-12:45)		 Social Lunch
(12:00-12:45)		 Lunch
(12:00-12:45)		 Social Lunch
(12:00-12:45)		 Social Lunch
(12:00-12:45)
12:45 Writing iReady iReady iReady Writing
1:00 Writing Writing PE Choice Day! Writing Writing
1:30 Literacy: Foundational Skills & Whole Group Literacy: Foundational Skills & Whole Group Literacy: Foundational Skills & Whole Group Literacy: Foundational Skills & Whole Group Literacy: Foundational Skills & Whole Group
2:00 Literacy: Foundational Skills & Whole Group Literacy: Foundational Skills & Whole Group Literacy: Foundational Skills & Whole Group Literacy: Foundational Skills & Whole Group Literacy: Foundational Skills & Whole Group
2:30 Literacy: Small Groups Literacy: Small Groups Literacy: Small Groups Literacy: Small Groups Literacy: Small Groups
3:00 Integrated Studies Integrated Studies Integrated Studies Integrated Studies Integrated Studies
3:30 Office Hours by Appointment Office Hours by Appointment Office Hours by Appointment Office Hours by Appointment Office Hours by Appointment

 

Elementary Bell Schedules

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

AM Period 9:00 - 12:00

Lunch 12:00 - 12:45

PM Period 12:45 - 3:30

Wednesday Late Start

AM Period 10:00-12:00

Lunch 12:00 - 12:45

PM Period 12:45 - 3:30

EDGE Office

1075 8th Street NW
Salem, OR 97304
(In the portable next to Walker Middle School)

Contact Us

Office Info

Phone
503-399-3041

Office Hours
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Main Office Fax
503-399-3044

Attendance

24/7 Attendance Reporting Line
503-399-1312