EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS
November 18
· AVID Breakfast: Edison AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) students and their families are invited to join their AVID teachers, counselor, and administrators for breakfast this Friday, November 20, from 7:00-7:50 a.m. in the Edison library. This is an opportunity to celebrate the students’ first quarter successes while getting to know the members of the AVID team as well as other AVID students and families.
· NSBE Jr.: NSBE Jr. will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, November 18 in room 324 (Mr. Kuppler’s room) from 2:45-4:15 p.m. Be prepared to be amazed by the members of the National Society of Black Engineers! A small snack will be provided. Parent permission is required and though this session is full, students may join a waiting list by filling out the NSBE Jr. file attached to this announcement. It can be turned into Mrs. Mastny in the Comets Community Center.
· Student Council Meeting: Student Council will meet today from 2:45-3:30 p.m. in Mrs. Altenbaumer’s room, 234.
· Fall Chess Fest: If your child would like to participate in the Fall Chess Fest, you must turn in your entry form (attached) tomorrow, November 19, to the office at Edison. Chess Fest will be held on Sunday, November 22nd at Jefferson Middle School. Participation is free and it is open to all middle school students.
· Girls Basketball: Come cheer on Edison’s girls basketball team as they play their last home game tomorrow, November 19. They play South View at 4:15 p.m. Go Comets!
November 16
· Creative Writing Club: Creative Writing Club will meet tomorrow and on the following Tuesdays from 2:45-4:00 p.m. in room 246:
o November: 17th, 24th
o December: 1st, 8th, 15th
o January: 12th, 19th, 26th
o February: 9th, 19th, 26th
Club activities will include: a teacher-led creative writing exercise, time for writing, reading a variety of poems and stories, and a structured time for getting and giving feedback on each other’s writing. Sponsor: Mary Biddle biddlemar@champaignschools.org
November 13
· Computer Club Update: Computer Club will NOT meet this coming Monday but will meet Monday, November 23 and December 7. Students will learn about eToys from guest teacher, Kathleen Harness. Put those dates on your calendar! Bring a friend to the club - new members are always welcome.
· WILL Youth Media: WILL Youth Media students need to turn in permission slips to Mrs. Bahr or Mrs. Jacob for the fieldtrip on November 25.
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