EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 2
· Picture Day Today!
· Put a Cap on Cancer: Today, Edison students can participate in “Put a Cap on Cancer” by making a $2 donation to the American Cancer Society. For their donation, students can wear any type of cap or hat for the day (except for school pictures). Teachers and staff are also encouraged to participate. This is a great cause and it’s fun!
· Dance Tonight at Edison:
o DJ plays music from 6-8 p.m. in the gym
o Admission is $2
o Students must have a signed permission slip and their student ID
o No one is permitted in the school after 6:30 p.m.
o All students must remain in the building until the dance is dismissed at 8 p.m.
o Pizza and concessions are available
o Fundraiser for PTSA
· Girls Basketball: Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams. They are playing hard and trying their best this season. Currently, the 8th grade team has 2 wins and 4 losses. The 7th grade team has a split with 3 wins and 3 losses. Go Comets!
· Cross Country: Edison’s Cross Country Team had another great race in Tolono on Tuesday. The following runners achieved a personal best time for this season: Claire Dickerson, Leo Bannon, Will Kanter, Ben Parsons, Henry Sills, Jessica Na, Alahna Van Matre, Isaac Kasten, Jayson Lore, Nathan Peterson, Jalen Rose, Becca Chrisman, Abby Manaster, Michael Parsons, and Nimesh Avashia. They race again on Saturday at Lodge Park in Monticello.
September 30
· Leadership Academy for Students: During Convocation today, Edison students will learn about a wonderful leadership opportunity. Sigma Phi Epsilon, a fraternity at the University of Illinois, will partner with Edison to create a Leadership Academy. Sixty students (30 seventh graders and 30 eighth graders) will meet for three different 1 ½ hour sessions. The attached Sig Ep Application has more details about how students may qualify. The first Academy session will be at the Champaign Public Library on Wednesday, November 3.
· Spiritwear: PTSA representatives will be handing out Edison Spiritwear at school over the lunch hour today.
· Computer Club: The 2nd meeting of Edison’s Computer Club will be today (Wednesday) after school until 3:30 p.m. They will be creating stick animation. All students are welcome!
· Picture Day: Edison will hold picture day on October 2. Students will get their pictures taken during their PE class. Your student should have received a packet with more information including an order form.
· Carpentry Skills Needed: The Physical Education department at Edison has a ping pong table that is in need of repair. If you or someone you know has carpentry skills and can help out, please email Marilyn Mastny at mastnyma@champaignschools.org.
September 28
· Student Council: Student Council will meet Wednesday, September 30 in room 234 from 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Our next big topic will be the Eastern Illinois Food Bank Food Drive starting in October. Also, we will be participating in the Eastern Illinois Food Bank’s “Food Fight” which is a contest between area schools to raise the most money. Updates on the leading schools will be announced on WCIA’s Morning Show each morning from October 5 - 16 by Rob and Ann. Please encourage your children to donate their loose change rather than buying extra chips or drinks from the vending machines. Each homeroom will have a teacher collecting the money.
· Volunteers Needed for School Dance This Friday: The first school dance at Edison Middle School is Friday, October 2 from 6 - 8 p.m. It is usually the largest of the year. Jenny Redden, coordinator for the dance, is looking for a minimum of 25 volunteers to help sell concessions and monitor the gym. Volunteers should arrive at 5:45 p.m. and check in at the concession table in the cafeteria. There will be a table with name tags and duty assignments. If you would like to volunteer, please let Jenny know by contacting her directly, jenlyn.redden@gmail.com. Some kids prefer that their parents stay in the cafeteria and not be in the gym, just let her know.
· Cross Country: Congratulations to Ashton Hyatt for winning a medal at the cross country meet in Peoria on Friday. The cross country team competes again tomorrow (Tuesday) in Tolono.
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