EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS
December 11
· Texas Roadhouse Gift Cards: Today is the last day to support the Edison Poms Squad by purchasing Texas Roadhouse gift cards. You can purchase a card from any member of the Poms Squad. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Cannon at cannonpa@champaignschools.org.
· Treats for Teachers: Parents, students and volunteers, please consider showing your appreciation for the work of the Edison teachers and staff by baking cookies or other treats. PTSA needs several people to bring in 4 to 6 dozen treats (cookies, brownies, fudge, etc.) and drop them off at the school the morning of December 16th. If you are willing to participate, please email Kristian.sargeant@sjcnc.org.
· Candy Grams: Student Council will be selling Candy Grams next week, Dec 14-17, Mon –Thurs. at lunch. Students can send them to their friends, teachers, and administrators for only 50 cents each. Candy Grams will be delivered on Friday, the 18th.
· Computer Club: There will be no computer club Monday, Dec. 14th.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
· Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation : The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation (CUSF) was awarded the Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation by the East Central Illinois chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals recently. Founded twenty-one years ago to support public education in the twin cities, CUSF’s success has exceeded the organization’s original vision and it has become a major influence in the community in securing support for public schools. CUSF has raised more than $1 million in private support thereby funding over 1,000 projects and scholarships.
December 9
· Edison String Orchestra and Jazz 2/3 Concert: The Edison Middle School String Orchestra will present a holiday concert on December 15th at 7 p.m. in the Edison Middle School Auditorium along with Edison Middle School Jazz Bands 2 and 3.
· Creative Writing Club: Creative Writing Club will meet from 2:45-4:00 p.m. in room 246 on the following Tuesdays: December: 8th, 15th; January: 12th, 19th, 26th; February: 9th, 16th, 23rd
December 7
· 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
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.
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