EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 4
· Computer Club: Computer Club will NOT meet after school on Wednesday, October 7.
· Class of 2010 apparel: Orders for 2010 t-shirts and sweatshirts for 8th graders is due on Friday, October 9. You can order a short sleeve t-shirt ($10), long sleeve t-shirt ($17), and/or hoodie sweatshirt ($32). All apparel features the signatures of all of their 8th grade classmates. T-shirts are red with “2010” in black. The sweatshirt is red with a black liner in the hood, black side panels and a pouch front pocket. “2010” will be in black. Checks can be made out to “Edison Middle School.” Send in the completed form (attached) with your money. If you have questions contact Jackie Borchardt at borchja@champaignschools.org.
· Edison Caps: Ms. Borchardt has two Edison baseball caps available for $10 each. If you are interested in one, please contact her at 377-8584 or borchaja@champaignschools.org
· Cross Country: Congratulations to Edison’s runners on a great race in Monticello. The boys varsity team won 1st place overall! Medal winners included: Reis DeSantis, Nimesh Avashia, Isaac Kasten, Ashton Hyatt, Chloe Lessarus, Natalie Akins, Kelly McDonald, Deonte Young, and Andy Roadcap. The next race is Thursday, October 8 at Clinton at 4:30 p.m. The varsity boys and girls teams will run at sectionals on Saturday, October 10 at Lake of the Woods.
· Boys Basketball: Current physicals, completed Champaign Unit 4 Insurance and Participation form, and written proof of insurance are due Friday, Oct. 9 for any young man in 6th, 7th and 8th grade who would like to try out for the basketball teams. If you are unsure if your son has all his paperwork on file please contact Jackie Borchardt at 377-8584 or borchaja@champaignschools.org. Tryouts will be held October 19 and 20.
· Wrestling: Wrestling does not hold tryouts. Their season begins on Monday, November 30. Wrestling is open to any young lady and young man in 6th, 7th or 8th grade. Anyone wishing to be on the wrestling team must have a current physical, completed Champaign Unit 4 Insurance and Participation form, and written proof of insurance on file with Ms. Borchardt by Friday, November 13.
· Volleyball: Volleyball tryouts will begin on Monday, November 30. Volleyball will allow 6th graders to try out for the 7th grade team. Coach Taylor can select up to five 6th graders to tryout with the 7th grade team. From those five 6th graders she can select up to 2 to be on the 7th grade team. Anyone wishing to try out for the volleyball team must have a current physical, completed Champaign Unit 4 Insurance and Participation form, and written proof of insurance on file with Ms. Borchardt by Friday, November 13.
· Thank you!: A special thanks to the 25+ volunteers and Edison teachers and staff who made the first school dance a great success. All of the money raised will go back to mini-grants for teachers and other important projects to help Edison students.
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.
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