[Edison-PTSA] Chaperones needed for 8th Grade Navigator Field Trip

The 8^th grade Navigators team is going on a field trip to Meadowbrook Park in Urbana on Tuesday, September 22 from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Four adults are needed to chaperone and work with students on prairie field observations. If you can help, please contact Ms. Becker BEFORE Tuesday by sending an e-mail to andersju@champaignschools.org. Thank you!

 

 

 

[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS- September 18

EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

September 18

 

·         Cross Country: Edison’s cross country team competed at Kickapoo State Park yesterday. The Comets had a number of medal winners: Jessica Devine, Berit Rasmussen, Chloe Lessarus, Maddie Miller, Nialan O'Brien, Neda Sroka, Hannah Wright, Cierra Zimmerman, Ashton Hyatt, Henry Sills, Isaac Kasten, Reis DeSantis, Nimesh Avashia, and Deonte Young. Congratulations to all of the runners! The x-country team competes again on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. at Lake of the Woods, Mahomet.

 

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September 16

 

·         Boys Basketball: Tryouts are October 19 and 20 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

 

·         Key Communicator Network: The Unit 4 School District has assembled The Key Communicator Network as a way for  the district to share information, collect feedback on program needs, counter misinformation, and keep in touch with the concerns of the community. The network is comprised of a diverse group of people who meet four times per year and receive updates via e-mail. For more information contact Beth Shepperd at sheppebe@champaignschools.org or see the attached document.

 

September 14

 

·         Student Council:  The Student Council will meet on Wednesday, September 16 from 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. in room 234.  They will be working on their election speeches.  Students are encouraged to be on time for the meeting and bring everything with them that they will need to take home.  No one will be going to lockers after the meeting.

 

·         Edison Science Olympiad: There will be a student-parent informational meeting this Thursday, September 17 at 5:00 p.m. for all students interested in being on the Edison Science Olympiad team for the 2009-2010 school year.  The meeting will take place in room 228 (Ms. Mathis's room).  Any student interested in the program should attend this meeting.  Parents are also strongly encouraged to attend.  Please contact Jen Mathis (mathisje@champaignschools.org) with any questions or concerns.

 

·         Need for Hand Sanitizer:  A BIG thank you to the parents who provided bottles of hand sanitizer, but there is still a need for many more. Please donate if you can! The bottles can be dropped off in the main office.

 

·         Edison Baseball: The Edison baseball team finished out their regular season last week. Regional play begins Tuesday, September 15 at 4 p.m. at Zahnd Park in Champaign. Come out and cheer on the Comets. Here are scores from last week: 

Edison (20) vs Unity (3)

Edison (5) vs Jefferson (4)

Edison (1) vs Jefferson (9)

Edison (0) vs Mahomet (8)

Edison (2) vs St. Matt's (4)

 

·         Girls Basketball: Edison’s Girls Basketball team begins its season this week with three home games:  Tuesday, September 15 vs Unity; Wednesday, September 16 vs Urbana; and Thursday, September 17 vs Monticello. Games begin at 4:15 p.m. Admission is $1.00 for students and $2.00 for adults. Go Comets!

 

·         Cross Country: Edison’s cross country team competed in Normal on Saturday. Quite a few runners had PR's by shaving off 30-60 seconds from their previous best this season! Congratulations to Reis DeSantis who received a medal. The x-country team competes again this Saturday, September 19 at 9 a.m. at Lake of the Woods, Mahomet.

 

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