EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS
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!
· Volleyball: The 8th grade volleyball team took first place in the regional tournament with a win over Jefferson last night. Congratulations! They move on to play in sectionals on Monday, March 15 at 6 p.m. at Mattoon Middle School.
· Upcoming Events:
Cyber Bullying Presentation for Parents: April 7 at 7 p.m.
Edison School Dance: April 9 from 6-8 p.m.
5th Grade Open House: April 13
Severe weather convocation: April 16 for 8th grade (during 6th and 7th period) and for 6th and 7th grade (during 8th and 9th period)
International Day: May 7
8th 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
· Parent Help Needed! 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 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.
· Spirit Week: All next week will be Spirit Week at Edison. Here’s what will happen each day: Monday - 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.
· 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.
· Volleyball: Come out to support Edison’s 8th grade volleyball team TONIGHT as they play in the final Regional game. The game starts at 7 p.m. at Jefferson. Congratulations on great wins in the games on Monday and Tuesday night. Go Comets!
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!
· 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!
· 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.
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