EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS
December 7
· Computer Club: Members of the Computer Club will meet today from 2:45-3:30 p.m. for part 2 of Squeak. All Edison students are welcome!
· Volleyball Parents Meeting: Parents of girls who made the Edison volleyball team should attend a meeting tonight at 5:30 in the school cafeteria. Girls will not have practice.
· Meeting for Parents of Wrestlers: Parents of wrestlers will meet on Tuesday, December 8 at 5:15 p.m. in the cafeteria.
· Band Concert: Edison’s 6th grade and 7th/ 8th grade concert bands will perform on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Edison Auditorium. The Jazz 2/3 Concert will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Come out to hear our wonderful musicians!
· Band Fundraiser: Prior to the band concert the Edison Band Patrons are offering a Mexican meal from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Edison school cafeteria. The cost is $5 per person. Money and reservations must be in today. You can complete the attached form and turn it into the band room.
· 6th, 7th and 8th grade readers: Edison's Book of the Month Club will be having its first meeting on Tuesday, December 15th. The first book: Cirque du Freak #1: a Living Nightmare by Darren Shan. This is a non-mushy, not-too-scary, campy vampire book that's a good read for guys or girls. Read the book and come to Mrs. Easton's room (346) for the first meeting.
· Congratulations! Congratulations to Jesse Guzman, one of Edison's eighth grade Social Studies teachers, who was asked to share his expertise with teachers from multiple districts in this area during a focus workshop on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Jesse presented one of his units dealing with World War Two at this Urbana School District American History Teachers' Collaborative eight hour event at the Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center.
· Elks Free Throw contest: Anyone who is 8 – 13 years old and IS NOT on the 7th or 8th grade boys basketball team can participate in the Elk’s Free Throw contest. A flier with all the information can be found on the athletic bulletin board outside room 122.
· Baseball: Fliers for winter camps at the U of I for baseball can be found on the athletic bulletin board outside room 122.
· Athletics in 2010 – 2011: It’ll be here before you know it! Athletic Director Jackie Borchardt has provided the dates for baseball, cross country and girls basketball for next school year. Please mark your calendars because paperwork for athletic physicals and insurance will be due prior to the beginning of the season. See dates below. Please make sure your son/daughter have a current physical, completed Champaign Unit 4 form and written proof of insurance ready for next year. Physicals are good for one year only. Information about summer camps will be provided in the spring.
o Cross Country: Anyone interested in cross country must begin practicing with the team on the first day of practice which will be August 2 then the runners must attend practices until the meets begin. This also means all paperwork will need to be turned in before August 2.
o Baseball: Tryouts for baseball can begin August 2. They do not know the time or location of tryouts at this time, but all paperwork will need to be turned in prior to August 2.
o Girls Basketball: Tryouts will begin August 30 which means paperwork will need to be turned in prior to August 30.
· Athletic Events
Tues., Dec. 8: Boys basketball at Rantoul, 6 p.m.
Wed., Dec. 9: Boys basketball vs Bloomington at Edison, 4:15 p.m./ 6th grade Boys basketball vs Illini Swish at Douglas Center, 7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 10: Boys basketball at Unity
Sat., Dec. 12: Wrestling at Mattoon
Mon., Dec. 14: Boys basketball vs St. Matt’s at Edison
Wed., Dec. 16: Boys basketball vs Chiddix at Edison
Thurs., Dec. 18: Boys basketball at Mahomet, 4:30 p.m.
December 4
· Texas Roadhouse Gift Cards: The Edison Poms Squad is running a fundraiser in collaboration with Texas Roadhouse. You can purchase your Texas Roadhouse Gift Cards from any member of the Poms Squad and they will hand deliver your cards to you. Also, for every $20 gift card you purchase you will receive a $5 off coupon. Gift Card sales will run through Friday, December 11th and will be distributed the following week. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Cannon at cannonpa@champaignschools.org.
· Cookie Exchange: The PTSA is hosting a cookie exchange for teachers. The idea is that each teacher will leave with a variety of cookies to enjoy. We are looking for parents who would be willing to bake 4 to 6 dozen cookies (brownies, fudge, or other baked treats are fine too!). If possible we would like them dropped off at the school the morning of December 16th. If possible, I would also like a copy of the recipe ahead of time to have on hand in case a teacher would like a specific recipe. If you are willing to participate or have any questions please email Kristian.sargeant@sjcnc.org.
December 2
· Congratulations to Two Edison Teachers! The PTSA would like to congratulate Mr. Bryan Foli and Mr. Jonathon Ramirez. Both teachers have recently received their National Board Certification. We would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication in helping make Edison a better place to learn!
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