September 1
SCHOOL DANCE:
Due to a scheduling conflict the first dance of the year will now be on September 17th from 6 to 8. It is usually the largest of the year. We are looking for a minimum of 25 volunteers to help sell concessions and monitor the gym. Volunteers should arrive at 5:30 and check in at the concession table in the cafeteria. There will be a table with name tags and duty assignments. If you would like to volunteer, please let Kristian Sargeant know by contacting her directly at sargentkr@yahoo.com. Some kids prefer that their parents stay in the cafeteria and not be in the gym, just let her know.
There is a need for volunteers to do the following:
· 2 money takers- keeping all children in the gym until 6:30 p.m.
· 2 main door monitors- helping to keep the lines straight and orderly until everyone is check in and not letting anyone leave until the dance is over
· 8 concession volunteers- selling of the sugary treats
· 8 gym monitors- making sure the dancing is appropriate and there are no problems in the gym
· 2 floaters - walking the halls, gym, and concessions area
· 2 restroom monitors - You can trade off between the restroom and gym duties during the evening
· 2 parking lot monitors - When the dance is over, helping with the flow and supervision of those waiting outside.
Please reply to Kristian Sargeant at sargentkr@yahoo.com if you can help. Tell friends who may also want to help. The dance is sponsored by the PTSA and is a great way to raise money for the school.
August 31
SPORTS:
Weekly events for Aug. 30 – Sept. 3
Wednesday, Sept. 1
Baseball (DH) at Zahnd versus Tolono, 4:00 PM with bus leaving Edison at 3:00 PM
GBB tryouts
Thursday, Sept. 2
Baseball (DH) at Spalding versus Jefferson, 4:00 PM with bus leaving Edison at 3:00 PM
GBB parent meeting 5:30 PM in the cafeteria
Friday, Sept. 3
XC at Chrisman, 4:00 PM with bus leaving Edison at 2:00 PM
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY:
There will be a brief meeting for all current 7th and 8th grade members of National Junior Honor Society after school on Wednesday, September 1 in Mr. Cain's room (room 226).
August 30
ORCHESTRA:
Any students interested in playing the violin, viola, cello or string bass, should see Mr. Turner right after school to pick up a sign-up form. The classes will meet after school once a week. If there are any interested 6th graders on team adventurers, it's possible to put orchestra in your regular schedule.
August 27
EDISON SPORTING EVENTS SCHEDULE!!!!
Schedules for Cross Country, Baseball, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, and Volleyball are attached. The wrestling schedule will be available next week.
Please note these schedules can change.
Attached to this e mail you will find the schedules to Edison Sporting Events.
DANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON:
The PTSA is looking for a volunteer to coordinate school dances this year. Here is a brief description of the job. If you would be willing to fill this position please email Kristian Sargeant at <mailto:sargentkr@yahoo.com>sargentkr@yahoo.com.
Dance Committe Chairperson Job Description
Though the dance looks like a lot of work, it takes little time. It is a fun evening and easy to get parent help. Duties include sending emails, trip to Sam's club, and setting up the evening of the dance.
Two weeks before the dance
Send a volunteer request to the PTA for school announcements. Ask volunteers to contact you directly. I always get plenty of volunteers and never turn anyone away. Volunteers arrive at 5:30pm to meet in the cafeteria and help with set up.
One Week before the dance
Email a reminder to the DJ
Week of Dance
Put up some posters on Monday in the hall way announcing the dance.
Go to Sam's and pick up candy and pop
Borrow coolers if you do not have them.
Order 12 pizzas from Dominos on Green St to deliver at 6:30pm
Email Treasure with the pizza amount and your reimbursement amount so he can bring the checks and cash bank to the dance.
Day of the dance
Load car and set up. you do not need to get there until 5:15pm. Children are not allowed into the cafeteria until 6:30pm so you have time to set up.
Load up extra items and save for the next dance.
POMS SQUAD TRYOUTS:
If you love to dance, then come to the EMS Poms Squad Tryouts!
The clinics, during which we will learn a short dance routine, will be held Tuesday, August 31 from 3–4pm in the auditorium
Wednesday, September 1 from 3–4pm in the auditorium.
The tryouts will be from 3-4 on Thursday, September 2 in the auditorium. You must attend all three days in order to be considered for the squad. Any female 6-8th grade is eligible to attend.
If you want more info, come get a info sheet in room 314 from Ms. Kallembach.
You will need to give a copy of your physical and proof of insurance to Coach Kallembach (room 314) if you make the squad.
EDISON AFTER SCHOOL CHOIR PROGRAM
Choir is not a regularly scheduled class at Edison, and this group lets your child have the opportunity to sing a variety of age appropriate repertoire, improve vocal and music reading skills, and participate in a great social group! Regular rehearsals are Wednesdays after school from 3-4:30 in the music room (110). Our first meeting will be Wednesday, September 1. The choir will present a combined concert with the other two middle schools early in December and students participating in choir also have the opportunity to try out for the IMEA District Chorus Festival and participate in vocal solo and ensemble if they choose.Please contact Mrs. Bahr bahrmi@champaignschools.org) or have your student get a permission slip outside the music room (110) to sign up!
GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS:
Girls Basketball (GBB) tryouts:
Wednesday, Sept. 1
8th graders will have first practice from 3:00 until 4:30 PM in the north gym
7th graders have tryouts from 4:30 - 6:00 PM in the north gym
Thursday, Sept. 2
8th graders have practice from 3:00 until 4:30 PM in the north gym
7th graders have practice from 4:40 - 5:30 PM in the north gym
Mandatory parent meeting (parent and player are expected to attend)
5:30 PM in the school cafeteria
MUST have current physical, completed Champaign Unit 4 form and written proof of insurance on file with Ms. Borchardt in order to tryout. All this info is due Friday, Aug. 27.
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