[Edison-PTSA] PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS- February 26

EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

February 26

 

·         Computer Club: The next Computer Club meeting will be March 1^st.

 

·         Date Change: Book-of-the-Month Club will meet THIS Wednesday, March 3rd. They are reading the Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Go to www.mrseaston.com for more information.

 

·         Please Help with ISAT Next Week! The PTSA has an urgent need for volunteers to serve as hall monitors next week during ISATs. Volunteers are needed Monday-Wednesday from 8:15-11 a.m. and Thursday-Friday from 8:15-9:30 a.m. If you are available, please contact Jennifer Clarke at jenniferandjohnc@sbcglobal.net with your contact information and times that you are available to volunteer.  For more information about ISAT testing see the attached document or contact the Guidance Counselors: Mr. Trevor Kampfl at 351-3774 or kampfltr@champaignschools.org and Mrs. Vernita Curry-Taylor at 351-3774 or currytve@champaignschools.org.

 

·         Volleyball:  The 7th graders beat Unity Tuesday night. The 8th graders lost a tough fight in three games. Both teams finished out their regular season last night. Regional play begins next week. Good Luck!

 

February 24

 

·         ISAT reward!  On Friday, March 5, all Edison students who meet the "ISAT Week Behavior Criteria"  will be going to the Beverly Cinema to watch "Percy Jackson and the Olympians:  The Lightning Thief".  Ticket price is $6.00.  Permission slips are due Wed., March 3.  Permission slips are being sent home on Wed., Feb. 24.  Check both sides for info concerning behavior criteria, ticket prices, snack prices, etc.

 

·         Orchestra Honors: Several orchestra students received top honors at solo and ensemble contest last weekend.  Aashika Ashok, Jonlyn Miller and Yun-Ah Yang all received a "one" rating for their solo performances.  Congratulations!

 

·         PTA Reflections Award: Congratulations to 7th grader Alic Trellakis who received an Honorable Mention Award for her literature entry at the State PTA Reflections competition.

 

·         Dynamic Program for All Students.: All students are encouraged to join NSBE Jr. (National Society of Black Engineers) which meets on Wednesdays after school in Mr. Kuppler’s room (#324). Students will participate in experiments and demonstrations at the first part of the club starting at 2:45 p.m..  By 3:30-4:15 p. students will concentrate on homework, learn study tips, and have the opportunity to ask questions about high school and college.  If this opportunity is something you would like your student to participate in, simply fill out the attached form and have your student give it to Mrs. Mastny in the community center (right above the cafeteria at Edison.)

 

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

 

·         World Languages Survey: The Mellon Building is conducting a survey to gather public input on the World Languages program. Please visit http://www.champaignschools.org/worldlangsurveys.html to provide your input. There are surveys for parents, current and former students, and various categories of educators.

 

February 22

 

·         Free Monitors: There are several free CRT monitors for giveaway.  Please contact Laurie Jacob at jacobla@champaignschools.org if interested.

 

·         Uni High School: Transcript releases for University Laboratory High School must be turned in to the Ms. Cannon in the Main office no later than Friday February 26^th.

 

·         Volleyball: Edison’s 7th grade volleyball team beat Jefferson last Thursday night.  The 8th graders lost their games to Jefferson. Both teams play again this week.

 

·         Athletic Events for the week:

Sat., Feb. 27  Wrestling regionals at Mahomet (time TBA)

Mon., March 1  7VB regional game at Jefferson vs Franklin, 6:00 pm

 

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[Edison-PTSA] PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS- February 24

EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

February 24

 

·         Urgent Need for Volunteers! The PTSA has an urgent need for volunteers to serve as hall monitors during ISAT week. Dates and times are below. If you are available, please contact Jennifer Clarke at jenniferandjohnc@sbcglobal.net with your contact information and times that you are available to volunteer.

Monday                 8:15-9:45am need 4, 9:45-11am need 5

Tuesday                 8:15-9:45am need 6,  9:45-11am need 6

Wednesday           8:15-9:45am need 5, 9:45-11am need 5

Thursday               8:15-9:30am need 6

Friday                    8:15-9:30am need 6

 

For more information about ISAT testing see the attached document or contact the Guidance Counselors: Mr. Trevor Kampfl at 351-3774 or kampfltr@champaignschools.org and Mrs. Vernita Curry-Taylor at 351-3774 or currytve@champaignschools.org.

 

·         ISAT reward!!!  On Friday, March 5, all Edison students who meet the "ISAT Week Behavior Criteria"  will be going to the Beverly Cinema to watch "Percy Jackson and the Olympians:  The Lightning Thief".  Ticket price is $6.00.  Permission slips are due Wed., March 3.  Permission slips are being sent home on Wed., Feb. 24.  Check both sides for info concerning behavior criteria, ticket prices, snack prices, etc.

 

·         Orchestra Honors: Several orchestra students received top honors at solo and ensemble contest last weekend.  Aashika Ashok, Jonlyn Miller and Yun-Ah Yang all received a "one" rating for their solo performances.  Congratulations!

 

·         PTA Reflections Award: Congratulations to 7th grader Alic Trellakis who received an Honorable Mention Award for her literature entry at the State PTA Reflections competition.

 

·         PTSA Board Meeting: The PTSA Board will meet Thursday, February 25 at Za's on Neil Street at noon. They will be discussing action items for the rest of the semester, including ISAT testing, teacher appreciation, and 5^th grade open house.  Anyone is welcome to attend.

 

·         Dynamic Program for All Students.: All students are encouraged to join NSBE Jr. (National Society of Black Engineers) which meets on Wednesdays after school in Mr. Kuppler’s room (#324). Students will participate in experiments and demonstrations at the first part of the club starting at 2:45 p.m..  By 3:30-4:15 p. students will concentrate on homework, learn study tips, and have the opportunity to ask questions about high school and college.  If this opportunity is something you would like your student to participate in, simply fill out the attached form and have your student give it to Mrs. Mastny in the community center (right above the cafeteria at Edison.)

 

·         Volleyball: Both the 7th and 8th grade Volleyball teams beat Danville Northridge Monday night.  It was their last home game of the season. They play again tonight at Franklin.

 

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

 

·         World Languages Survey: The Mellon Building is conducting a survey to gather public input on the World Languages program. Please visit http://www.champaignschools.org/worldlangsurveys.html to provide your input. There are surveys for parents, current and former students, and various categories of educators.

 

February 22

 

·         Student Council: The next Student Council meeting  will be Wednesday, February 24 in room 234 from 2:45-3:30 p.m.  Come with markers or colored pencils to create some posters for some upcoming events.

 

·         Book-of-the-Month Club: Edison's Book-of-the-Month Club will be meeting again on February 24. The book we are reading this month is Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Go to www.mrseaston.com for more information.

 

·         Free Monitors: There are several free CRT monitors for giveaway.  Please contact Laurie Jacob at jacobla@champaignschools.org if interested.

 

·         Uni High School: Transcript releases for University Laboratory High School must be turned in to the Ms. Cannon in the Main office no later than Friday February 26^th.

 

·         Volleyball: Edison’s 7th grade volleyball team beat Jefferson last Thursday night.  The 8th graders lost their games to Jefferson. Both teams play again this week.

 

·         Athletic Events for the week:

Thurs., Feb. 25 VB at Franklin, 4:15 pm (bus leaves Edison at 3:30)

Sat., Feb. 27  Wrestling regionals at Mahomet (time TBA)

Mon., March 1  7VB regional game at Jefferson vs Franklin, 6:00 pm

 

February 19

 

·         The Comet Cazzette:  Edison’s talented 8^th grade Explorers have started a newspaper, The Comet Cazzette, which will be printed for everyone to read once a month. Each team’s Language Arts Writing teacher will receive copies of the newspaper for students to read, share, discuss, etc.  The Comet Cazzette team wants your feedback, so please write comments about things you love, dislike, and/or want to see added into the newspaper! We want everyone to be happy to read Edison’s newspaper; therefore, if you have an event, idea, announcement, or something you would like to see included in the paper, please send letters to Mrs. McSurley’s mail box and/or drop by Mrs. McSurley’s classroom in room 340!

 

·         Computer Club: The next Computer Club meeting will be March 1^st.

 

 

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[Edison-PTSA] PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS- February 22

EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

February 22

 

·         Creative Writing: The Creative Writing Club will meet on Tuesday, February 23^rd from 2:45-4:00 p.m. in room 246.

 

·         Student Council: The next Student Council meeting  will be Wednesday, February 24 in room 234 from 2:45-3:30 p.m.  Come with markers or colored pencils to create some posters for some upcoming events.

 

·         Book-of-the-Month Club: Edison's Book-of-the-Month Club will be meeting again on February 24. The book we are reading this month is Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Go to www.mrseaston.com for more information.

 

·         Free Monitors: There are several free CRT monitors for giveaway.  Please contact Laurie Jacob at jacobla@champaignschools.org if interested.

 

·         Uni High School: Transcript releases for University Laboratory High School must be turned in to the Ms. Cannon in the Main office no later than Friday February 26^th.

 

·         Volleyball: Edison’s 7th grade volleyball team beat Jefferson last Thursday night.  The 8th graders lost their games to Jefferson. Both teams play again this week.

 

·         Athletic Events for the week:

Mon., Feb. 22  VB at Edison vs North Ridge, 4:15 

Tues., Feb. 23 VB at Unity High School, 4:15 (bus leaves Edison at 3:15)

Thurs., Feb. 25 VB at Franklin, 4:15 pm (bus leaves Edison at 3:30)

Sat., Feb. 27  Wrestling regionals at Mahomet (time TBA)

Mon., March 1  7VB regional game at Jefferson vs Franklin, 6:00 pm

 

February 19

 

·         The Comet Cazzette:  Edison’s talented 8^th grade Explorers have started a newspaper, The Comet Cazzette, which will be printed for everyone to read once a month. Each team’s Language Arts Writing teacher will receive copies of the newspaper for students to read, share, discuss, etc.  The Comet Cazzette team wants your feedback, so please write comments about things you love, dislike, and/or want to see added into the newspaper! We want everyone to be happy to read Edison’s newspaper; therefore, if you have an event, idea, announcement, or something you would like to see included in the paper, please send letters to Mrs. McSurley’s mail box and/or drop by Mrs. McSurley’s classroom in room 340!

 

·         ISAT's: Edison needs parent volunteers to serve as hall monitors during ISAT testing the week of March 1st thru March 5^th.  The time slots are as follows: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m.; Thursday and Friday from 8:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.  We need 6 volunteers for each time slot. Please contact Jennifer Clarke at jenniferandjohnc@sbcglobal.net with your contact information and times that you are available to volunteer. For more information about ISAT testing see the attached document or contact the Guidance Counselors: Mr. Trevor Kampfl at 351-3774 or kampfltr@champaignschools.org and Mrs. Vernita Curry-Taylor at 351-3774 or currytve@champaignschools.org.

 

·         Computer Club: The next Computer Club meeting will be March 1^st.

 

 

February 17

 

·         NSBE Jr.: NSBE Jr. is an after school activity that is open to all students at Edison.  The National Society of Black Engineers at U of I welcome everyone to attend this dynamic program.  They meet on Wednesdays after school in Mr. Kuppler’s room (#324) and get to participate in experiments and demonstrations at the first part of the club starting at 2:45 p.m..  By 3:30-4:15 p.m., NSBE Jr. will concentrate on any homework they have as well as learn some study tips and have the opportunity to ask questions about high school and college.  If this opportunity is something you would like your student to participate in, simply fill out the attached form and have your student give it to Mrs. Mastny in the community center (right above the cafeteria at Edison.)

                                                             

·         Wrestling: The Edison wrestling team competes against Mahomet tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. So far the team has had 2 wins and 11 losses. Good luck Comets!

 

·         Volleyball: Edison’s 7^th and 8^th grade volleyball teams play at Jefferson tomorrow at  4:15 p.m.  Both teams got 2nd place at the Holy Trinity-Epiphany Valentine's Day Tournament in Bloomington over the weekend. Go Comets!

The Announcements are managed by the Edison Middle School PTSA. If you would like to submit information, please send your content to announce-request@edison.u4friends.org. The PTSA reserves the right to deny or edit submissions. If you would like to unsubscribe, please send an e-mail to ptsa@edison.u4friends.org and include “Unsubscribe” in the Subject Header or go here: http://edison.u4friends.org/mailman/listinfo/ptsa_edison.u4friends.org. Archives of the announcements can be found at http://edisonptsa.blogspot.com or http://edison.u4friends.org/pipermail/ptsa_edison.u4friends.org/.

 

 

 

[Edison-PTSA] PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS- February 19

EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

February 19

 

·         The Comet Cazzette:  Edison’s talented 8^th grade Explorers have started a newspaper, The Comet Cazzette, which will be printed for everyone to read once a month. Each team’s Language Arts Writing teacher will receive copies of the newspaper for students to read, share, discuss, etc.  The Comet Cazzette team wants your feedback, so please write comments about things you love, dislike, and/or want to see added into the newspaper! We want everyone to be happy to read Edison’s newspaper; therefore, if you have an event, idea, announcement, or something you would like to see included in the paper, please send letters to Mrs. McSurley’s mail box and/or drop by Mrs. McSurley’s classroom in room 340!

 

·         ISAT's: Edison needs parent volunteers to serve as hall monitors during ISAT testing the week of March 1st thru March 5^th.  The time slots are as follows: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m.; Thursday and Friday from 8:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.  We need 6 volunteers for each time slot. Please contact Jennifer Clarke at jenniferandjohnc@sbcglobal.net with your contact information and times that you are available to volunteer. For more information about ISAT testing see the attached document or contact the Guidance Counselors: Mr. Trevor Kampfl at 351-3774 or kampfltr@champaignschools.org and Mrs. Vernita Curry-Taylor at 351-3774 or currytve@champaignschools.org.

 

·         Computer Club: The next Computer Club meeting will be March 1^st.

 

 

February 17

 

·         Free Computers: There are several free CRT computers for giveaway.  Please contact Laurie Jacob at jacobla@champaignschools.org if interested.

 

·         Creative Writing: The Creative Writing Club will meet on Tuesday, February 23^rd from 2:45-4:00 p.m. in room 246.

 

·         NSBE Jr.: NSBE Jr. is an after school activity that is open to all students at Edison.  The National Society of Black Engineers at U of I welcome everyone to attend this dynamic program.  They meet on Wednesdays after school in Mr. Kuppler’s room (#324) and get to participate in experiments and demonstrations at the first part of the club starting at 2:45 p.m..  By 3:30-4:15 p.m., NSBE Jr. will concentrate on any homework they have as well as learn some study tips and have the opportunity to ask questions about high school and college.  If this opportunity is something you would like your student to participate in, simply fill out the attached form and have your student give it to Mrs. Mastny in the community center (right above the cafeteria at Edison.)

                                                             

·         Wrestling: The Edison wrestling team competes against Mahomet tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. So far the team has had 2 wins and 11 losses. Good luck Comets!

 

·         Volleyball: Edison’s 7^th and 8^th grade volleyball teams play at Jefferson tomorrow at  4:15 p.m.  Both teams got 2nd place at the Holy Trinity-Epiphany Valentine's Day Tournament in Bloomington over the weekend. Go Comets!

February 15

 

·         Book-of-the-Month Club: Edison's Book-of-the-Month Club will be meeting again on February 24. The book we are reading this month is Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Go to www.mrseaston.com for more information.

 

·         Funds for Haiti: Three cheers for Edison students and staff! $503.90 was collected at Edison for the Red Cross to use to benefit those in Haiti in addition to the $2,374.72 which was sent to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. That's a grand total of $2,878.62.

 

The Announcements are managed by the Edison Middle School PTSA. If you would like to submit information, please send your content to announce-request@edison.u4friends.org. The PTSA reserves the right to deny or edit submissions. If you would like to unsubscribe, please send an e-mail to ptsa@edison.u4friends.org and include “Unsubscribe” in the Subject Header or go here: http://edison.u4friends.org/mailman/listinfo/ptsa_edison.u4friends.org. Archives of the announcements can be found at http://edisonptsa.blogspot.com or http://edison.u4friends.org/pipermail/ptsa_edison.u4friends.org/.

 

 

 

[Edison-PTSA] PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS- February 17

EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

February 17

 

·         Free Computers: There are several free CRT computers for giveaway.  Please contact Laurie Jacob at jacobla@champaignschools.org if interested.

 

·         NSBE Jr.: NSBE Jr. is an after school activity that is open to all students at Edison.  The National Society of Black Engineers at U of I welcome everyone to attend this dynamic program.  They meet on Wednesdays after school in Mr. Kuppler’s room (#324) and get to participate in experiments and demonstrations at the first part of the club starting at 2:45 p.m..  By 3:30-4:15 p.m., NSBE Jr. will concentrate on any homework they have as well as learn some study tips and have the opportunity to ask questions about high school and college.  If this opportunity is something you would like your student to participate in, simply fill out the attached form and have your student give it to Mrs. Mastny in the community center (right above the cafeteria at Edison.)

 

·         Creative Writing: The Creative Writing Club will meet on Tuesday, February 23^rd from 2:45-4:00 p.m. in room 246.

                                                             

·         Wrestling: The Edison wrestling team competes against Mahomet tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. So far the team has had 2 wins and 11 losses. Good luck Comets!

 

·         Volleyball: Edison’s 7^th and 8^th grade volleyball teams play at Jefferson tomorrow at  4:15 p.m.  Both teams got 2nd place at the Holy Trinity-Epiphany Valentine's Day Tournament in Bloomington over the weekend. Go Comets!

February 15

 

·         Book-of-the-Month Club: Edison's Book-of-the-Month Club will be meeting again on February 24. The book we are reading this month is Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Go to www.mrseaston.com for more information.

 

·         Funds for Haiti: Three cheers for Edison students and staff! $503.90 was collected at Edison for the Red Cross to use to benefit those in Haiti in addition to the $2,374.72 which was sent to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. That's a grand total of $2,878.62.

 

·         Computer Club: The next Computer Club meeting will be March 1^st.

 

 

The Announcements are managed by the Edison Middle School PTSA. If you would like to submit information, please send your content to announce-request@edison.u4friends.org. The PTSA reserves the right to deny or edit submissions. If you would like to unsubscribe, please send an e-mail to ptsa@edison.u4friends.org and include “Unsubscribe” in the Subject Header or go here: http://edison.u4friends.org/mailman/listinfo/ptsa_edison.u4friends.org. Archives of the announcements can be found at http://edisonptsa.blogspot.com or http://edison.u4friends.org/pipermail/ptsa_edison.u4friends.org/.

 

 

 

[Edison-PTSA] PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS- February 15

EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

February 15

 

·         Book-of-the-Month Club: Edison's Book-of-the-Month Club will be meeting again on February 24. The book we are reading this month is Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Go to www.mrseaston.com for more information.

 

·         Funds for Haiti: Three cheers for Edison students and staff! $503.90 was collected at Edison for the Red Cross to use to benefit those in Haiti in addition to the $2,374.72 which was sent to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. That's a grand total of $2,878.62.

 

·         Computer Club: The next Computer Club meeting will be March 1^st.

 

February 12

 

·         Budget Reduction Process Meeting:  The Champaign Community Unit School District #4 encourages anyone interested in providing input into the budget reduction process to attend a meeting on February 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mellon Administrative Center, 703 S. New Street.  A list of the proposed budget cuts may be viewed at www.champaignschools.org. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.

 

·         NSBE Jr.: NSBE Jr. is an after school activity that is open to all students at Edison.  The National Society of Black Engineers at U of I welcome everyone to attend this dynamic program.  They meet on Wednesdays after school in Mr. Kuppler’s room (#324) and get to participate in experiments and demonstrations at the first part of the club starting at 2:45 p.m..  By 3:30-4:15 p.m., NSBE Jr. will concentrate on any homework they have as well as learn some study tips and have the opportunity to ask questions about high school and college.  If this opportunity is something you would like your student to participate in, simply fill out the attached form and have your student give it to Mrs. Mastny in the community center (right above the cafeteria at Edison.)

 

·         Edison Yearbook: The Edison Yearbook staff needs your pictures! Please share your photos with Mrs. Easton via e-mail, disc or flash drive at eastonka@champaignschools.org or room 346. The deadline is February 16. All discs and flash drives will be returned.

 

·         Volleyball: On Wednesday, both the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams beat Franklin, who had an undefeated record going into the competition. In addition, both teams beat Unity on Monday.

 

·         Sports Schedule:

Sat., Feb. 13   WR at Chatham (Bus leaves at 5:30 a.m.)

Thurs., Feb. 18   VB @ Jefferson, 4:15 (bus leaves Edison at 3:30) and WR @ Mahomet, 4:30 (bus leaves Edison at 3:00 then goes to Jefferson then Franklin)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

·         INRS Expo: The 2010 INRS Naturally Illinois Expo will be Friday and Saturday, March 12^th and 13^th at the Natural Resources Building, 607-615 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, Illinois. You will find over forty exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on activities of interest to the public, teachers, and students of all levels, especially those who may be interested in science-related careers. The Naturally Illinois Expo is a great school field trip destination. For more information: http://www.isgs.uiuc.edu/  or http://www.inrs.illinois.edu/expo/

 

 

The Announcements are managed by the Edison Middle School PTSA. If you would like to submit information, please send your content to announce-request@edison.u4friends.org. The PTSA reserves the right to deny or edit submissions. If you would like to unsubscribe, please send an e-mail to ptsa@edison.u4friends.org and include “Unsubscribe” in the Subject Header or go here: http://edison.u4friends.org/mailman/listinfo/ptsa_edison.u4friends.org. Archives of the announcements can be found at http://edisonptsa.blogspot.com or http://edison.u4friends.org/pipermail/ptsa_edison.u4friends.org/.

 

 

 

[Edison-PTSA] PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS- February 12

EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

February 12

 

·         Budget Reduction Process Meeting:  The Champaign Community Unit School District #4 encourages anyone interested in providing input into the budget reduction process to attend a meeting on February 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mellon Administrative Center, 703 S. New Street.  A list of the proposed budget cuts may be viewed at www.champaignschools.org. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.

 

·         NSBE Jr.: NSBE Jr. is an after school activity that is open to all students at Edison.  The National Society of Black Engineers at U of I welcome everyone to attend this dynamic program.  They meet on Wednesdays after school in Mr. Kuppler’s room (#324) and get to participate in experiments and demonstrations at the first part of the club starting at 2:45 p.m..  By 3:30-4:15 p.m., NSBE Jr. will concentrate on any homework they have as well as learn some study tips and have the opportunity to ask questions about high school and college.  If this opportunity is something you would like your student to participate in, simply fill out the attached form and have your student give it to Mrs. Mastny in the community center (right above the cafeteria at Edison.)

 

·         Edison Yearbook: The Edison Yearbook staff needs your pictures! Please share your photos with Mrs. Easton via e-mail, disc or flash drive at eastonka@champaignschools.org or room 346. The deadline is February 16. All discs and flash drives will be returned.

 

·         Volleyball: On Wednesday, both the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams beat Franklin, who had an undefeated record going into the competition. In addition, both teams beat Unity on Monday.

 

·         Sports Schedule:

Sat., Feb. 13   WR at Chatham (Bus leaves at 5:30 a.m.)

Thurs., Feb. 18   VB @ Jefferson, 4:15 (bus leaves Edison at 3:30) and WR @ Mahomet, 4:30 (bus leaves Edison at 3:00 then goes to Jefferson then Franklin)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

·         INRS Expo: The 2010 INRS Naturally Illinois Expo will be Friday and Saturday, March 12^th and 13^th at the Natural Resources Building, 607-615 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, Illinois. You will find over forty exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on activities of interest to the public, teachers, and students of all levels, especially those who may be interested in science-related careers. The Naturally Illinois Expo is a great school field trip destination. For more information: http://www.isgs.uiuc.edu/  or http://www.inrs.illinois.edu/expo/

 

February 10

 

·         Penny Wars Update:  6th and 7th grade students held a penny war over the past two weeks to raise money for Haiti.  After everything was counted, they raised $2,374.72.  This money will be sent to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. Way to go Comets!

 

·         Thank you! A big thank you to Diane Sullivan and also Benchmark Computers for their donations of computers and speakers.

 

·         National Junior Honor Society: Edison's chapter of National Junior Honor Society will be accepting applications for the 2010 National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony.  Application sheets have been mailed home to all individuals who have achieved a 3.0/4.0 GPA.  Applications are due February 22, 2010.  If anyone has questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Cain at cainza@champaignschools.org or Mr. Foli at folibr@champaignschools.org.

 

·         Computer Club: The next Computer Club meeting will be March 1^st.

 

 

The Announcements are managed by the Edison Middle School PTSA. If you would like to submit information, please send your content to announce-request@edison.u4friends.org. The PTSA reserves the right to deny or edit submissions. If you would like to unsubscribe, please send an e-mail to ptsa@edison.u4friends.org and include “Unsubscribe” in the Subject Header or go here: http://edison.u4friends.org/mailman/listinfo/ptsa_edison.u4friends.org. Archives of the announcements can be found at http://edisonptsa.blogspot.com or http://edison.u4friends.org/pipermail/ptsa_edison.u4friends.org/.