EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 7
· Student Council: Student Council will meet TODAY in room 234 from 2:45-3:30 p.m.
· Learn about Cyber Bullying TONIGHT: Edison Resource Officer Jonathon Westfield presents “Cyber Bullying”. Don’t let your child fall victim! Get informed! Everyone is welcome to attend this informational meeting TONIGHT at 7pm in the Edison Library. Sponsored by the Edison PTSA.
· Volunteers Needed for 5th Grade Open House: The PTSA will be giving tours to the parents of 5th graders at the 5th grade open house on Tuesday, April 13. PTSA needs about 10 volunteers to help guide the tours. You can contact either Jennifer Clarke, jenniferandjohnc@sbcglobal.net, or Mary Schoen Petersen, schoenpetersen@comcast.net, to get more information and help out.
· Reception for Volunteers: Have you volunteered to chaperone a dance, a field trip or helped out in a classroom? Are you one of the many who provided treats for our teachers? If you take the time to volunteer at Edison, we would like to invite you to attend our annual Edison Volunteer Reception on April 28 from 10-11 a.m. in our cafeteria (see attached, Volunteer Reception). If you are planning to attend, please let the school know as soon as possible. You can R.S.V.P. to Marilyn Mastny at mastnyma@champaignschools.org. Thanks for all you do at Edison!
· AVID Breakfast: Edison AVID students and their families are invited to join the Edison AVID Team Teachers, Counselor, and Administrators for breakfast on Friday morning, April 16. They’ll be enjoying a meal together and celebrating the students’ successes this year. The breakfast will be held from 7:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m. in the Edison Middle School Library.
· Teachers Receive Grants: Congratulations to Mr. Foli and Mr. Pinkerton, winners of a Champaign-Urbana Schools Foundation Master Grant. These Edison teachers are one of six winners. More details are in the attached document (Official CUSF Press Release).
· Contest Winner: Congratulations to Edison 7th grader Katie Sullivan for winning 1st place in the News Gazette’s Design An Ad contest. Her work is attached (Katie Sullivan).
April 5
· Dance Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are needed to chaperone the school dance this Friday from 6-8 p.m. If you are available please contact Jenny Redden by e-mail, jenlyn.redden@gmail.com. Volunteers should arrive at 5:45 p.m. Volunteer duties include selling concessions, helping check in students, monitoring the front door, halls and bathroom, and watching the dance floor and gym doors. The dance is sponsored by the PTSA and is a great way to raise money for the Edison.
· Edison Running Club: The Edison Running Club will continue training this week. Practices will be held after school until 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They are training for the 5K portion of the Illinois Marathon which will be held on Saturday, May 1st. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Jurkowski, jurkowco@champaignschools.org.
· Evening Band: Evening Band starts this week for 7th and 8th graders ONLY. This is a volunteer practice to help prepare for Super State. They meet this Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. in the Edison Band Room. Students should enter through the doors between the cafeteria and custodians office at about 5:50 p.m. and be prepared to be picked up promptly at 7:00 p.m. Other rehearsals will be held on Tuesday, April 13th, Tuesday, April 20th, Monday, April 26th and Tuesday, May 4th.
· 8th grade parents: Attached are calendars for April and May listing various events for 8th graders as the end of their 8th grade year quickly approaches. All 8th graders were given a copy of the same calendars along with a copy of ONE permission slip for three events that require a field trip permit. Parents are asked to sign the permits again even if they have done so for the trips individually. The form should be returned by Monday, April 5. If your child is going to Six Flags please complete the last page (Return Times After Normal Dismissal).
· Spring Chess Fest: If you like to play Chess, put Saturday, April 17, 2010 on your calendar. All students in grades K-8 are invited to participate in this FREE afternoon event. More information will be coming.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
· Author at Champaign Library: Don't miss the chance to see author David Lubar for free! Come to the Champaign Public Library on Monday, April 5 at 7 p.m. to see the author of wacky books like Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie, The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies, and his new accidental zombie series starting with My Rotten Life. The Champaign Public Library is at 200 W. Green St. No reservations are needed for this free event. For more information, call 403-2070.
April 2
· National Junior Honor Society Inductees: The Edison Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is pleased to announce its lists of individuals who have been nominated for induction in 2010. To qualify for selection into the NJHS, these individuals needed to show evidence of outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character. A formal induction ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in the Edison Middle School Auditorium. Attached (2010 NJHS Announcement) is the list of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who will be recognized as the newest NJHS members. Congratulations!
· Support the Poms Squad: The EMS Poms Squad is doing some much-needed fund raising. One of their fund raisers is a bake sale. Items are going to be sold during lunch periods for $.75 or $1.00. They need parents who are willing to bake a batch or two of great desserts (individually wrapped). These can be brought to Ms. Kallembach in room 314 or in the main office, if that's more convenient. The size of the desserts should be that which could be sold for about $.75 or $1.00. The Poms Squad is new this year at Edison and acquired new equipment and uniforms. If there is any parent/community member/business that would be willing to make a donation on behalf of the Edison Poms Squad it would be greatly appreciated! These can be mailed or brought to the main office of Edison Middle School or to Ms. Kallembach's room #314, 306 West Green St., Champaign, IL.
· Buy Books, Support Edison: Make your $$$'s count by shopping at Barnes and Noble during Books by the Bushel on April 9, 10 and 11 and a portion of your purchase will be donated to support Edison Middle School. Present the attached voucher (Standard Bookfair 6 Voucher BBTB) and tell the cashier you are supporting Edison Middle School when you make your purchases and a portion of the net sale will be donated to Edison. THANK YOU!
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