EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 8
· Congratulations: Congratulations to seventh grade Social Studies teacher, Liz Rotramel, who presented her unit on Local and National Reactions to Brown v Board of Education at the February 27, 2010 American History Teachers' Collaborative Workshop. Edison is fortunate to have two of its teachers, Ms. Rotramel and Mr. Guzman, invited to share their expertise with this group of educators from several school districts!
· PTSA Meeting: The next PTSA meeting will be held tomorrow night (March 9) at 7 p.m. in the Edison Library. We have many things to talk about and will hear about "What is High School Like?" from Central High School Principal Joe Williams. Everyone is welcome. Come at 6:45 p.m. for an informal gathering time.
· PTSA Officers Needed: The Edison PTSA is seeking nominations for officers for the 2010-2011 school year. We are in particular need of a Treasurer. For more information, please contact Mary Schoen Petersen schoenpetersen@comcast.net or Jennifer Clarke jenniferandjohnc@sbcglobal.net.
· Edison Jazz Bands: On February 13th, Jazz Band 1 and Jazz Band 2 traveled to the Eastern Illinois University Jazz Festival in Charleston, IL, where both bands won first place honors in their respective competitions! In addition, Aidan Healy, Ben Mertens, Julien Turner and Abby Manaster were named "Outstanding Performers" at that competition. Eli Imlay was given an "Outstanding Soloist" award, which earned him a scholarship to the EIU Summer Jazz Camp. During the last weekend in February, both bands traveled to the University of Louisville Jazz Festival, held in Louisville, KY. Both bands gave excellent performances and were very well received. Emma Hall, Julien Turner, and Abby Manaster were presented with "Outstanding Performers" Awards and Eli Imlay was given another "Outstanding Soloist" award, which earned him a scholarship to the U of L Summer Jazz Camp. Congratulations to the jazz bands!
· Spring Concert: The 6th Grade and 7th/8th Grade Concert bands will perform their Spring Concert this Thursday at 7:00pm in the Edison Middle School Auditorium. Please come out to hear Edison’s wonderful musicians!
· Band Fundraiser: Before the concert, enjoy an Italian meal and support the band. Dinner is held from 5-6:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Reserve your meal tomorrow (see attached).
· Volleyball: The 8th grade volleyball team will play their first regional game tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Jefferson. Come out and cheer them on! If they win, they will play on Wednesday, March 10 at Jefferson.
· Athletic banquet: The date for the athletic banquet for Baseball, Girl’s basketball, Boy’s basketball and Volleyball will be announced in the near future. It will probably be held in early May. Cross country members will be invited depending on their GPA.
· Athletics for 2010- 2011: Dates for physical deadlines and tryout/practice dates will be available after spring break.
· Coupons for Athletic Goods: Students can find coupons from Dick’s Sporting Goods for lacrosse, golf, team sports, soccer, baseball and softball outside room 122 on the black computer cart.
March 5
· Teacher Appreciation Dinner: The PTSA will be providing dinner for Edison staff members during the parent teacher conferences on March 18th. We will provide a pasta dinner, garlic bread, and tossed salad. If you can bring a dessert, drinks, plates, napkins, cups, or silverware, please email Kristian Sargeant, kristian.sargeant@sjcnc.org, and let her know what you are bringing. Also, if you are available to help serve the dinner from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., or 5:30 to 7:00p.m. please contact Kristian with the times you are able to help. 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 18th 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.
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