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 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.
· 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.
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.
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