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 23rd 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 7th and 8th 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 1st.
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