[Edison-PTSA] PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS- March 31

EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

March 31

 

·         PTSA Board Meeting: The Edison PTSA Officers will be meeting tomorrow, Thursday, April 1, at noon at Atlanta Bread on south Neil Street.  Everyone is welcome!  Please note the new meeting location (not Za’s).  We will be discussing activities for these last two months of school, including our Cyber Bullying meeting (Apr 7), 5^th Grade Open House & PTSA Meeting (Apr 13), and Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3-7).

 

·         Learn about Cyber Bullying:  Edison Resource Officer Jonathon Westfield presents “Cyber Bullying”.  Don’t let your child fall victim!  Get informed!  Everyone is welcome to attend this informational meeting on Wednesday, April 7 at 7pm in the Edison Library.  Sponsored by the Edison PTSA.

 

·         Superstate Competition: The 7th/8th Grade Concert Band received an invitation to perform at the University of Illinois Superstate Competition—the most prestigious and selective Concert Band Festival in Illinois.  This ensemble will be in the company of the state’s most elite concert bands and will perform at a premier performance venue.  The festival will be held on Friday, May 7th at Foellinger Great Hall in the Krannert Center for the Performing Art on campus.  The group typically performs at 1:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public—all are strongly encouraged to attend this memorable performance.  Congratulations to the 7th/8th Grade Concert Band on this fantastic achievement!

 

·         Evening Band: Evening Band is going to start up in preparation for the upcoming Superstate performance.  This is a volunteer ensemble that is only open to 7^th and 8^th graders.  They will meet on Tuesdays (and one Monday) from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Edison Band Room.  Students should enter through the doors between the cafeteria and custodians office at about 5:50 p.m. and be prepared to be picked up promptly at 7:00 p.m.  The rehearsals will be held on Tuesday, April 6^th, Tuesday, April 13^th, Tuesday, April 20^th, Monday, April 26^th and Tuesday,  May 4^th.

 

·         8th grade parents: Attached are calendars for April and May listing various events for 8th graders as the end of their 8th grade year quickly approaches. All 8th graders will be given a copy of the same calendars today along with a copy of ONE permission slip for three events that require a field trip permit.  Parents are asked to sign the permits again even if they have done so for the trips individually.  Please ask your child for their permission slip form.  The form should be returned by Monday, April 5.  If your child is going to Six Flags please complete the last page (Return Times After Normal Dismissal).

 

·         Open Gym:  Edison will have open gyms for 8th grade boys who have not had any discipline concerns the past month and/or did not receive any F's for third quarter.  Open gym will be Wednesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 1 from 3 - 4 p.m. in the north gym.  Parents please make arrangements to have your son picked up by 4 p.m. since there will not be anyone to supervise after 4:15 p.m. Open gym for 8th grade girls for volleyball and/or basketball (their choice) will be announced next Monday.

 

·         8^th grade volleyball players:  Please turn in your volleyball gym bag to Ms. Borchardt by Thursday, April 1.

 

·         Coaching positions:  Edison is in need of a Varsity Baseball Coach, a JV Baseball Coach and a Varsity Wrestling Coach next year.  If you or anyone you know is interested, please go to the Unit 4 website for employment.

 

·         Weightlifting: If your son/daughter signed up for weightlifting at Central please note the days of weightlifting have been changed to Wednesday's and Friday's beginning Wednesday, April 7.  If you have any questions please contact Coach Maatuka at coachma@gmail.com.

 

·         2010 - 2011 Athletics: The updated IESA physical form is attached.  If your child is planning to tryout for a sport next year please take this form to be completed by the doctor. Also attached is the Champaign Unit 4 Athletic Insurance and Participation form.  This form along with written proof of insurance (copy of medical card or insurance card) are required along with a current sports physical if your child is planning to tryout for an athletic team. You can mail your athletic forms to Jackie Borchardt at 900 N Schluter, Thomasboro, IL 61878 or have your child bring the forms to room 122 at Edison. Due dates for current physical, Champaign Unit 4 Athletic Insurance and Participation form and written proof of insurance are as follows:

     *  Cross Country (XC) and Baseball (BB) --  Friday, July 16

            (tryouts/practice may begin Monday, Aug. 2)

           Anyone interested in XC MUST begin practicing on this day.

     *  Girl's Basketball (GBB) -  Friday, August 13

                (tryouts may begin on Monday, Aug. 30)

     *  Boy's Basketball (BBB) - Friday, Oct. 1

                (tryouts may begin on Monday, Oct. 18)

     *  Wrestling (WR) and Volleyball (VB) - Monday, Nov. 29

                (tryouts may begin on Monday, Nov. 12)

 

·         Athletic Banquet:  Date and time will be announced shortly.

 

·         Edison Camps:  Information about camps for Edison athletic teams will be announced shortly.  These camps will be for students currently in 5th, 6th and 7th grades.

 

·         Intramurals:  Information about intramurals will be announced shortly.

 

   

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

 

·         Summer Enrichment Extravaganza: Due to the enthusiastic response from the Champaign-Urbana community to last year’s Summer Enrichment Extravaganza, the University of Illinois is once again coordinating a community-wide youth programming resource fair to take place from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on April 8 in the Urbana Middle School cafetorium. This event will offer parents an opportunity to visit with representatives of more than 25 campus and C-U community organizations which offer summer programs and activities for youth in pre-K through 12^th grade!  Attached are pdfs in Spanish and English with more information about the Summer Enrichment Extravaganza . 

 

·         U of I Camps:  If you are interested in attending a camp at the U of I please go to their website:  www.fightingillini.com/camps

 

 

March 29

 

·         8th Grade Six Flags Trip: The deadline for permission slip and $70 fee is this Thursday, April 1st.  The Six Flags trip will be Friday, May 14th.  We leave at 6:30 a.m. and will be back by 9:30 p.m.  Please make all checks payable to Edison Middle School. Team Explorer students need to return their permission slip and fee to Mr. Guzman and Team Navigator students to Mr. Becker.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Guzman, guzmanje@champaignschools.org, or Mr. Becker, beckerla@champaignschools.org or phone 351-3771. 

 

·         Edison Running Club: The Edison Running Club is training for the 5k portion of the Illinois Marathon which will be held on Saturday, May 1st. Students will be running afterschool from 2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m. with Mr. Jurkowski. This week, they will run today (Monday), Wednesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 1. After this week, they will run after school on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday up until the marathon. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Jurkowski, jurkowco@champaignschools.org.  

 

·         Spring Chess Fest: If you like to play Chess, put Saturday, April 17, 2010 on your calendar.  All students in grades K-8 are invited to participate in this FREE afternoon event.  More information will be coming.

 

·         Change of Meeting Date: Computer Club will meet Monday, March 29 after school in the lab.

 

·         Upcoming Events:

Cyber Bullying Presentation for Parents: April 7 at 7 p.m.

Edison School Dance: April 9 from 6-8 p.m.

5^th Grade Open House: April 13

Severe weather convocation: April 16 for 8^th grade (during 6^th and 7^th period) and for 6^th and 7^th  grade (during 8^th and 9^th period)

International Day: May 7

8^th Grade Promotion: May 27 at 9 a.m.

 

 

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[Edison-PTSA] PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS- March 29

EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

March 29

 

·         8th Grade Six Flags Trip: The deadline for permission slip and $70 fee is this Thursday, April 1st.  The Six Flags trip will be Friday, May 14th.  We leave at 6:30 a.m. and will be back by 9:30 p.m.  Please make all checks payable to Edison Middle School. Team Explorer students need to return their permission slip and fee to Mr. Guzman and Team Navigator students to Mr. Becker.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Guzman, guzmanje@champaignschools.org, or Mr. Becker, beckerla@champaignschools.org or phone 351-3771. 

 

·         Edison Running Club: The Edison Running Club is training for the 5k portion of the Illinois Marathon which will be held on Saturday, May 1st. Students will be running afterschool from 2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m. with Mr. Jurkowski. This week, they will run today (Monday), Wednesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 1. After this week, they will run after school on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday up until the marathon. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Jurkowski, jurkowco@champaignschools.org.  

 

·         Spring Chess Fest: If you like to play Chess, put Saturday, April 17, 2010 on your calendar.  All students in grades K-8 are invited to participate in this FREE afternoon event.  More information will be coming.

 

·         Change of Meeting Date: Computer Club will meet Monday, March 29 after school in the lab.

 

March 26

 

·         Back to School on Monday, March 29!

 

·         Edison Middle School Toolbar: We have something new and exciting we'd like to share with you!  It’s the new Edison Middle School - Champaign toolbar – once added to IE or Firefox, each time you shop at more than 1,300 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!) a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to Edison Middle School - Champaign – at no cost to you (and you may even save money as the toolbar provides coupons and deals as well!).  The toolbar also has a search box and each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to Edison Middle School- Champaign: http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/edison-middle-school-champaign. Please pass this along to all of your friends.  The two minutes it takes to add this toolbar to your browser can make a lifetime of difference!

 

·         Become a PTSA Officer:  The Edison PTSA is seeking nominations for officers for the 2010-2011 school year.  We are in need of a Treasurer. For more information, please contact Mary Schoen Petersen schoenpetersen@comcast.net or Jennifer Clarke jenniferandjohnc@sbcglobal.net.

 

·         Honor a Volunteer: If you would like to recognize the efforts of an Edison volunteer, please contact Marilyn Mastny at mastnyma@champaignschools.org. The volunteer will be invited to the Volunteer Appreciation Reception to be held at Edison on Wednesday, April 28 from 10-11 a.m. It’s a great way to say thank you to someone who deserves it!

 

·         Box Top Organizer: Edison is in need of a volunteer who will help collect, organize and cash in Box Tops next year. This is an important role because it’s an easy way for the school to make money. If interested, please contact Laurie Jacob at jacobla@champaignschools.org. Thank you to Nancy Snell who has been doing this for Edison!

 

·         Upcoming Events:

Cyber Bullying Presentation for Parents: April 7 at 7 p.m.

Edison School Dance: April 9 from 6-8 p.m.

5^th Grade Open House: April 13

Severe weather convocation: April 16 for 8^th grade (during 6^th and 7^th period) and for 6^th and 7^th  grade (during 8^th and 9^th period)

International Day: May 7

8^th Grade Promotion: May 27 at 9 a.m.

 

 

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[Edison-PTSA] PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS- March 26

EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

March 26

 

·         Back to School on Monday, March 29!

 

·         Change of Meeting Date: Computer Club will meet Monday, March 29 after school in the lab.

 

·         Edison Middle School Toolbar: We have something new and exciting we'd like to share with you!  It’s the new Edison Middle School - Champaign toolbar – once added to IE or Firefox, each time you shop at more than 1,300 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!) a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to Edison Middle School - Champaign – at no cost to you (and you may even save money as the toolbar provides coupons and deals as well!).  The toolbar also has a search box and each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to Edison Middle School- Champaign: http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/edison-middle-school-champaign. Please pass this along to all of your friends.  The two minutes it takes to add this toolbar to your browser can make a lifetime of difference!

 

·         Become a PTSA Officer:  The Edison PTSA is seeking nominations for officers for the 2010-2011 school year.  We are in need of a Treasurer. For more information, please contact Mary Schoen Petersen schoenpetersen@comcast.net or Jennifer Clarke jenniferandjohnc@sbcglobal.net.

 

·         Honor a Volunteer: If you would like to recognize the efforts of an Edison volunteer, please contact Marilyn Mastny at mastnyma@champaignschools.org. The volunteer will be invited to the Volunteer Appreciation Reception to be held at Edison on Wednesday, April 28 from 10-11 a.m. It’s a great way to say thank you to someone who deserves it!

 

·         Box Top Organizer: Edison is in need of a volunteer who will help collect, organize and cash in Box Tops next year. This is an important role because it’s an easy way for the school to make money. If interested, please contact Laurie Jacob at jacobla@champaignschools.org. Thank you to Nancy Snell who has been doing this for Edison!

 

·         Upcoming Events:

Cyber Bullying Presentation for Parents: April 7 at 7 p.m.

Edison School Dance: April 9 from 6-8 p.m.

5^th Grade Open House: April 13

Severe weather convocation: April 16 for 8^th grade (during 6^th and 7^th period) and for 6^th and 7^th  grade (during 8^th and 9^th period)

International Day: May 7

8^th Grade Promotion: May 27 at 9 a.m.

 

 

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] PLEASE! More help needed for Thursday!

Hi Edison Parents,

 

Tomorrow, Thursday, March 18, the Edison PTSA will be showing our appreciation to our teachers and staff for all they do for our children.  We are providing dinner for them before Parent/Teacher Conferences.

 

But!  We really need more people to step up and contribute.

 

We are especially in need of drinks and desserts (purchased desserts are fine).  We also need people to be there and help out during the following times:

 

            2:30 - 4:00 pm

            4:00 - 5:30 pm

 

Please contact Kristian Sargeant at kristian.sargeant@sjcnc.org for more information or to help.

 

The PTSA thanks you for your generosity!

 

-Edison PTSA

 

[Edison-PTSA] PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS- March 17

EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

March 17

 

·         Early Out, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and Spring Break: Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday and Friday of this week. Students will get out at 11:10 a.m. on Thursday. Conferences will be held Thursday afternoon/evening and Friday morning. Your student should have brought home information that indicates when you can meet with their teacher. If you did not receive it, please contact their homeroom teacher. There will not be school this Friday or next week. Enjoy your Spring Break! School resumes on Monday, March 29.  

 

·         Show Support for Teachers and Staff: Please contact Kristian Sargeant at kristian.sargeant@sjcnc.org or call  217-202-1642 if you can help with the Teacher-Staff Appreciation Dinner tomorrow evening. We need parents to bring a dessert, drinks, plates, napkins, cups, or silverware and/or to help set up, serve and clean up. Thank you!

 

·         Edison Middle School Toolbar: We have something new and exciting we'd like to share with you!  It’s the new Edison Middle School - Champaign toolbar – once added to IE or Firefox, each time you shop at more than 1,300 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!) a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to Edison Middle School - Champaign – at no cost to you (and you may even save money as the toolbar provides coupons and deals as well!).  The toolbar also has a search box and each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to Edison Middle School- Champaign: http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/edison-middle-school-champaign. Please pass this along to all of your friends.  The two minutes it takes to add this toolbar to your browser can make a lifetime of difference!

 

·         Volleyball: Congratulations to Edison’s 8th grade volleyball team on a great season. They ended their season Monday night after three games against Mattoon Middle School. Way to go, girls! Thanks to all the Comet fans, too.

 

March 15

 

·         Spirit Week This Week: It’s Spirit Week at Edison. Here’s what will happen each day:  Today  - Twin Day – Get together with another friend or two and dress like twins; Tuesday – Skittles Day – Dress all in one color from head to toe. Also Skittles will be on sale at lunch; Wednesday – St. Patrick’s Day – Dress in Green; Thursday – Clash Day- Wear as many clothes as possible that don’t match; and Friday – No School due to conferences.

 

·         Book Fair Volunteers: The library is looking for parent volunteers to help with the upcoming Scholastic Bookfair, March 12 - 19. Volunteers are especially needed Thursday, March 18^th during Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8 pm. Check out the fair website: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/publish/edisonlibrary. Contact Debbie Smith or Teresa Jones at 351-3732 to volunteer or if you have questions.

 

·         Volleyball: Good luck to Edison’s 8th grade volleyball team as they head to Mattoon Middle School TODAY for their sectional game against Mattoon at 6 p.m.

 

·         Weight Lifting at Central: Central will be hosting weight lifting after school for current 8th graders who will be attending Central in the fall.  You must sign up by Thursday, March 18.  You can sign up with Ms. Borchardt in room 122.  Dates and times are TBA.

 

·         Baby Pictures: 8th graders don't forget to bring in your baby pictures. 

 

March 12

 

·         Become a PTSA Officer:  The Edison PTSA is seeking nominations for officers for the 2010-2011 school year.  We are in need of a Treasurer. For more information, please contact Mary Schoen Petersen schoenpetersen@comcast.net or Jennifer Clarke jenniferandjohnc@sbcglobal.net.

 

·         Honor a Volunteer: If you would like to recognize the efforts of an Edison volunteer, please contact Marilyn Mastny at mastnyma@champaignschools.org. The volunteer will be invited to the Volunteer Appreciation Reception to be held at Edison on Wednesday, April 28 from 10-11 a.m. It’s a great way to say thank you to someone who deserves it!

 

·         Box Top Organizer: Edison is in need of a volunteer who will help collect, organize and cash in Box Tops next year. This is an important role because it’s an easy way for the school to make money. If interested, please contact Laurie Jacob at jacobla@champaignschools.org. Thank you to Nancy Snell who has been doing this for Edison!

 

·         Upcoming Events:

Cyber Bullying Presentation for Parents: April 7 at 7 p.m.

Edison School Dance: April 9 from 6-8 p.m.

5^th Grade Open House: April 13

Severe weather convocation: April 16 for 8^th grade (during 6^th and 7^th period) and for 6^th and 7^th  grade (during 8^th and 9^th period)

International Day: May 7

8^th Grade Promotion: May 27 at 9 a.m.

 

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

 

·         Did you know? Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company has GREAT activities for kids!

o   Audition Preparation Workshop, Saturday, April 10: Ever wanted to audition for a show, but you weren't sure how to do it? Join CUTC directors, musicians, and choreographers for a special one-day workshop on how to audition for a show! $50 for half-day session. Morning Session for ages 8-12: April 10 from 8:00-11:30 AM.  Afternoon Session for ages 13-18: April 10 from 1:00-4:30 PM

o   Weekly Acting Classes, New sessions starting April 12: Readers' Theatre: ages 7-10; Theatre Arts I: ages 11-1; Theatre Arts II: ages 14 to adult; $150 per eight-week session

Reader's Theatre involves children in oral reading through reading parts in scripts. Unlike traditional theatre, the emphasis is mainly on oral expression of the part. It involves children in understanding their world, creating their own scripts, reading aloud, performing with a purpose, and bringing enjoyment to both themselves and their audiences.

In Theatre Arts, students gain exposure to the process of creating dramatic work. Topics of study include: scene work and memorization, breathing and vocalization, movement and blocking, and character development.

Register early, as space is limited! For more information or to register for these programs, please call the CUTC office at 217-344-3884 or email Lisa Cerezo at education@cutc.org.

 

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- March 15

EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

March 15

 

·         Spirit Week This Week: It’s Spirit Week at Edison. Here’s what will happen each day:  Today  - Twin Day – Get together with another friend or two and dress like twins; Tuesday – Skittles Day – Dress all in one color from head to toe. Also Skittles will be on sale at lunch; Wednesday – St. Patrick’s Day – Dress in Green; Thursday – Clash Day- Wear as many clothes as possible that don’t match; and Friday – No School due to conferences.

 

·         Please Help! The PTSA will be providing dinner for Edison staff members during the parent teacher conferences on Thursday, March 18th.  We will provide a pasta dinner, garlic bread, and tossed salad.  We need parents to bring a dessert, drinks, plates, napkins, cups, or silverware and/or to help set up, serve and clean up. If you can help, please email Kristian Sargeant at kristian.sargeant@sjcnc.org. Please let her know the items you are bringing or the time you are available on March 18. She needs parents to volunteer from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., or 5:30 to 7:00p.m. Your help will show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate their efforts. If you have any questions you can email her at kristian.sargeant@sjcnc.org or call her  at 217-202-1642.

 

·         Book Fair Volunteers: The library is looking for parent volunteers to help with the upcoming Scholastic Bookfair, March 12 - 19. Volunteers are especially needed Thursday, March 18^th during Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8 pm. Check out the fair website: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/publish/edisonlibrary. Contact Debbie Smith or Teresa Jones at 351-3732 to volunteer or if you have questions.

 

·         Volleyball: Good luck to Edison’s 8th grade volleyball team as they head to Mattoon Middle School TODAY for their sectional game against Mattoon at 6 p.m.

 

·         Fan Bus: Edison is taking a fan bus to Mattoon for the 8^th grade volleyball sectional game TODAY. Students interested in going must bring their completed (both sides) permission slip to Ms. Borchardt at 7:50 this morning along with their $2.00 for the admission fee (no checks and bring $2.00 EXACTLY). The first 50 permits completed correctly along with the $2 admission fee will be allowed to ride the fan bus. Bus will leave Edison at 4:45 pm with an approximate return time between 7:15 – 7:45 pm (could be later depending on how many games we play). Anyone bringing a permit and money at departure time will be turned away. If you have any questions please contact Jackie Borchardt (borchaja@champaignschools.org)

 

·         Weight Lifting at Central: Central will be hosting weight lifting after school for current 8th graders who will be attending Central in the fall.  You must sign up by Thursday, March 18.  You can sign up with Ms. Borchardt in room 122.  Dates and times are TBA.

 

·         Baby Pictures: 8th graders don't forget to bring in your baby pictures. 

 

March 12

 

·         Become a PTSA Officer:  The Edison PTSA is seeking nominations for officers for the 2010-2011 school year.  We are in need of a Treasurer. For more information, please contact Mary Schoen Petersen schoenpetersen@comcast.net or Jennifer Clarke jenniferandjohnc@sbcglobal.net.

 

·         Honor a Volunteer: If you would like to recognize the efforts of an Edison volunteer, please contact Marilyn Mastny at mastnyma@champaignschools.org. The volunteer will be invited to the Volunteer Appreciation Reception to be held at Edison on Wednesday, April 28 from 10-11 a.m. It’s a great way to say thank you to someone who deserves it!

 

·         Box Top Organizer: Edison is in need of a volunteer who will help collect, organize and cash in Box Tops next year. This is an important role because it’s an easy way for the school to make money. If interested, please contact Laurie Jacob at jacobla@champaignschools.org. Thank you to Nancy Snell who has been doing this for Edison!

 

·         Upcoming Events:

Cyber Bullying Presentation for Parents: April 7 at 7 p.m.

Edison School Dance: April 9 from 6-8 p.m.

5^th Grade Open House: April 13

Severe weather convocation: April 16 for 8^th grade (during 6^th and 7^th period) and for 6^th and 7^th  grade (during 8^th and 9^th period)

International Day: May 7

8^th Grade Promotion: May 27 at 9 a.m.

 

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

 

·         Did you know? Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company has GREAT activities for kids!

o   Audition Preparation Workshop, Saturday, April 10: Ever wanted to audition for a show, but you weren't sure how to do it? Join CUTC directors, musicians, and choreographers for a special one-day workshop on how to audition for a show! $50 for half-day session. Morning Session for ages 8-12: April 10 from 8:00-11:30 AM.  Afternoon Session for ages 13-18: April 10 from 1:00-4:30 PM

o   Weekly Acting Classes, New sessions starting April 12: Readers' Theatre: ages 7-10; Theatre Arts I: ages 11-1; Theatre Arts II: ages 14 to adult; $150 per eight-week session

Reader's Theatre involves children in oral reading through reading parts in scripts. Unlike traditional theatre, the emphasis is mainly on oral expression of the part. It involves children in understanding their world, creating their own scripts, reading aloud, performing with a purpose, and bringing enjoyment to both themselves and their audiences.

In Theatre Arts, students gain exposure to the process of creating dramatic work. Topics of study include: scene work and memorization, breathing and vocalization, movement and blocking, and character development.

Register early, as space is limited! For more information or to register for these programs, please call the CUTC office at 217-344-3884 or email Lisa Cerezo at education@cutc.org.

 

March 11

 

·         Thank You! Thank you to Ms. Jackie Borchardt for her initiative, hard work, and dedication to making our ISAT movie  and afternoon reward activities a success! Her efforts are certainly appreciated.  It took countless hours, phone calls, manual labor, and communication to bring this to fruition, and we really appreciate what she did.

 

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] Fan Bus to 8VB Sectional Game

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                                                FAN BUS!!!!!

 

We are taking a fan bus to Mattoon for the 8^th grade volleyball sectional game on Monday, March 15.

 

Permits will be available today after school outside room 122

 

On Monday, March 15 students interested in going must bring their completed (both sides) permission slip to Ms. Borchardt at 7:50 am along with their $2.00 for the admission fee (no checks and bring $2.00 EXACTLY).

 

The first 50 permits completed correctly along with the $2 admission fee will be allowed to ride the fan bus.

 

We are taking 50 kids .

 

Bus will leave Edison at 4:45 pm with an approximate return time between 7:15 – 7:45 pm (could be later depending on how many games we play).

 

If you have any questions please contact Jackie Borchardt (borchaja@champaignschools.org)