EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS
November 4
· Thank you! The PTSA would like to thank all parents for their overwhelming generosity in helping make this year's teacher appreciation dinner a tremendous success. We have already started to receive personal thank you cards from the teachers about your kindness and support. It is the type of support that helps Edison become a better place to learn! Again, thank you!!
· Computer Club: Computer Club will meet Monday, November 9th from 2:45-3:30 p.m. All students are welcome!
· Wrestling Coach: If you or anyone you know might be interested in being the head coach for our middle school wrestling program please contact Jackie Borchardt (borchaja@champaignschools.org or 377 – 8584) as soon as possible. Wrestling begins November 30.
· Mrs. Parmer's Assignments Blog: Mrs. Parmer wants all Navigator parents to know that they can see her weekly plan for their student on-line at http://edisonmrsparmer.wordpress.com It should be updated weekly. Parents can click the tab indicating the period their student has reading to see an updated assignment log; also, they can respond or ask questions at this blog site.
· NSBE Jr.: All students who are interested in learning about science, technology, engineering and mathematics are encouraged to join NSBE Jr., a club offered by the U of I chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers. Edison students will meet on Wednesdays, after school from 2:45-4:15 p.m. Students must turn in a signed permission slip (see attached) as soon as possible to Mrs. Mastny in the Community Center or to any teacher.
· Parent Building Council Rep Needed: Edison staff and the PTSA are looking for a parent who can serve as Building Council Representative. The Building Council discusses issues related to the school at monthly meetings. The PTSA has one representative who can attend some meetings but needs another, especially someone who is available in the afternoon. Meetings are on these days/times: Monday, November 30 at 3 p.m., Monday, January 25 at 7 a.m., Monday, February 22 at 7 a.m., Monday, March 29 at 7 a.m., Monday, April 26 at 3 p.m., and Monday, May 17 at 7 a.m. You would coordinate with the PTSA to report back information from the meeting. If interested, please contact Mary Schoen Petersen (schoenpetersen@comcast.net) or Jennifer Clark (jenniferandjohnc@sbcglobal.net).
· More Hand Sanitizer: Thanks for your donations of hand sanitizer. More is still needed. Please drop off bottles of hand sanitizer in the main office. It is distributed throughout the building for students to use.
November 2
· 7th grade fundraiser: Chicken Soup for the Comet's Soul is on sale now through November 13th. This book is a compilation of 7th grade narrative papers that will make you laugh, cry or just warm your heart. The books sell for $10. All profits go toward fieldtrips or end of the year team activities. Questions? Contact Mrs. Easton, eastonka@champaignschools.org, or Mrs. Witheft.
· 2010 orders: 8th graders who ordered 2010 t-shirts or sweatshirts will receive them after Thanksgiving. The sweatshirts are on back order.
· Wrestling: All physicals, Champaign Unit 4 forms and written proof of insurance are due to Ms. Borchardt in room 122 by Friday, November 13. Wrestling begins November 30. All 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls are welcome. There are no tryouts. Everyone makes the team.
· Volleyball: All physicals, Champaign Unit 4 forms and written proof of insurance are due to Ms. Borchardt in room 122 by Friday, November 13. Tryout dates, times and locations will be announced soon.
· Cheerleading: Information about U of I cheerleading can be found on the athletic bulletin board outside room 122.
· Athletic Calendar:
November 3: Boys basketball team plays at Normal Kingsley
November 4: 6th grade boys basketball team plays Blue Ridge at Douglas Center in Champaign at 6:30 p.m.
November 5: Girls basketball team plays Jefferson at Edison beginning at 4:15 p.m. Everyone is asked to wear RED that night so we can make a “SEA of RED.” Everyone in red will get into the game for half price.
November 9: Boys basketball team plays Franklin. Everyone is asked to wear RED that night so we can make a “SEA of RED.” Everyone in red will get into the game for half price.
November 12: Girls basketball at North Ridge; Boys basketball at Edison versus Rantoul. Games begin at 4:15 p.m. in the north gym
November 16: Boys basketball at Heyworth at 6 p.m.; Cross country banquet at Stone Creek Church in Urbana at 5:30 p.m.
November 17: Girls basketball at Edison versus Chiddix. Game time is 4:15 p.m.
November 18: Girls basketball at Bloomington. Game time is 4:30 p.m.
November 19: Last home game for the girls basketball team. They play South View at 4:15 p.m. Come cheer them on!
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