EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS
December 16
· Early Out and Winter Break: Students will be dismissed at 2:10 p.m. on Thursday, December 17 and Friday, December 18. Friday is also the last day of school before Winter Break. The PTSA wishes everyone a joyous holiday season. Enjoy your time off! School will begin again on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Please also note that the Edison PTSA Announcements will not be sent during break. Announcements will resume on Monday, January 4.
· Extended Learning Opportunities at Edison Middle School! Have your student take advantage of these learning opportunities in the new year.
· Computer Lab will be open Monday-Thursday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Students can work on assignments in which a computer is needed to complete research, finish typing papers and reports, and use our “Study Island” program to work on Math and Reading Skills. This lab will be held in Room 144.
· Math Lab will be open on Thursdays in Room 320 with Mr. Ramirez. The lab will be open from 2:45-3:45 p.m. Any students who need assistance on math homework or math skills can attend. Math Lab will only be able to take the first 25 students due to room capacity.
· “Math Attack” will be held from 2:45-3:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in Room 326 with Mr. DeHart and Thursdays in Room 234 with Ms. Altembaumer. This extended learning opportunity is designed to help designated students gain a deeper understanding of how to use strategies to increase their Math comprehension.
· “Read Attack” will be held on Wednesdays from 2:45-3:45 p.m. and is designed to help designated students master the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade reading curriculums. For 6th grade students, “Read Attack” will be held in Room 120 with Ms. Kerestes and Ms. Page. For 7th grade students “Read Attack” will be held in Room 328 with Ms. Witheft and Ms. Jacob. For 8th grade students “Read Attack” will be held in Room 340 with Ms. McSurley and Mr. Howard.
· Boys Basketball: The Boys Basketball teams are having a nice season. Monday night the 8th grade team won their game against St. Matthews, 56-28. The 7th grade team, which has had several wins this season, lost by a score of 29-28. It was a hard fought game. Both teams play Chiddix today at Edison and then on Thursday at Mahomet. Go Comets!
December 14
· Candy Grams: Candy grams are a fun way to give some joy this holiday! Students can purchase them for friends, teachers and administrators for 50 cents each during lunch this week. Candy grams are delivered on Friday. It’s a great way to support the Student Council.
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.
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