EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 22
· Dance Tonight: Edison’s school dance is tonight from 6-8 p.m. in the gym. If you are available to chaperone, please contact Jenny Redden at jenlyn.redden@gmail.com. The dance is a fundraiser for the PTSA and is a great way to support the school.
· Honor Roll Celebration: The second quarter Honor Roll Celebration is scheduled for today. The 6th graders meet 2nd period, 7th graders meet 4th period and 8th graders will meet 9th period. If parents would like to provide a snack it is very welcome! Drop food off any time to Ms. Wallace’s office.
· Centennial Future Freshmen Night: Centennial's Future Freshman Information Night is January 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.
· NSBE Jr. : Edison’s NSBE Jr. for this semester will begin on Wednesday, January 27th from 3:45-4:15 p.m. in Mr. Kuppler’s room (324).
· Java and Jazz-Feb 5: You're invited to an evening of Java and Jazz featuring the Edison Middle School Jazz bands on Friday, February 5. Dine with family and friends while enjoying great music. Bring your dancing shoes. Buffet dinner is $25 per person with a cash bar. Advance ticket sales only. The deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, January 27. Contact any of the current Edison jazz band students or go to edisonjazz@gmail.com.
· Boys Basketball: Both of Edison’s boys basketball teams won their games against Franklin yesterday. These were the final games before regionals. Good luck Comets!
· Girls Volleyball: The 8th grade volleyball team played three games against Urbana. They played hard but lost the set.
January 20
· Be a Mentor at Edison: This is National Mentoring Month and Edison is proud to have 60 mentors! The need is still great. Many students are on a waiting list hoping for someone who is willing to be their mentor. Please see the attached flyer to learn more about how you can be a mentor at Edison. It’s a rewarding experience for you and the student. Please email Marilyn Mastny, Edison’s Mentor Site Coordinator, at mastnyma@champaignschools.org for an application or more information.
· Baby Pics for 8th graders: All 8th graders are encouraged to bring in a baby picture or two for the 8th grade Baby Picture display. Please have your name on the picture(s). Explorers give your picture(s) to Mr. Guzman and Navigators give your picture(s) to Ms. Borchardt. Pictures are due by Monday, March 29. You will get the picture(s) back the day of promotion. If you have any questions ask Mr. Guzman (guzmanje@champaignschools.org) or Ms. Borchardt (borchaja@champaignschools.org).
· Volleyball: Edison’s 7th grade girls volleyball team lost their games against Normal Parkside yesterday. They play again today at St. Joe.
· Sports Schedule:
Jan. 23: JV wrestling meet at Bloomington, 9:00 a.m.
January 18
· Thank you! Thanks to everyone who helped out with the Navigator’s Annual Penny Drive. They were able to collect $505 for the family of a Robeson Elementary student who had gone through treatment for a serious medical condition. Mr. Ramirez was able to purchase gift cards to both Wal-Mart and County Market to help the family with their everyday expenses. Thank you for all your help.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
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First Annual Trivia Night: The Central High School Music Boosters’ announce the First Annual Trivia Night to be held on January 30, 2010 at Faith United Methodist Church. Entry fee is $160 for a team of up to 8 people. Price includes dinner (6 pm), trivia competition (7 pm), door prizes, snacks, and soda. Raffles and silent auction will occur throughout the evening. Answers are submitted by your team at your table; you are not required to answer questions individually. Please visit www.maroons.org/trivia for more information including flier, registration forms, competition rules, etc.
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