September 10
New Website:
Edison is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. The link is below
This website has the most current info regarding Edison Middle School. Parents/Teachers/Students will find this a really helpful resource.
Opportunities for Students!
NSBE Jr:
NSBE Jr is an after school program offered in conjunction with the U of I's NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) chapter. The goal of NSBE Jr. is to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It is open to all students interested in learning any of these subjects. More information is provided in the NSBE Jr. attachment. NSBE Jr. will start on Thursday, September 16 in Mr. Howard's classroom (room 248). Only students with parent permission are invited to attend.
EDISON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Edison Leadership Academy is sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon (see Sig Ep application) will begin this fall. This opportunity is open to seventh or eighth grade students only. There are specific requirements for this program as noted in the application. Students can pick these applications up at lunch on Monday and Tuesday or see Mrs. Mastny in the Community Center. The deadline to return completed applications is Friday, October 1.
September 8
8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP:
ALL 8th graders are going on a field trip to Mahomet on Tuesday, September 14th. All permission slips must be in on Monday. We cannot accept permission slips on the day of the trip. We really need parent chaperones on this trip. The permission slip has an addendum for parents to sign and return with their student.
OPEN HOUSE:
Edison's Open House will be Tuesday, September 14th beginning at
6:30 pm in the auditorium.
EARLY DISMISSAL ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH:
Students will be dismissed at 11:10 am this Friday.
CORRECTION:
Parent meeting for Boys Basketball is Thursday, Oct. 21 at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria.
September 6
SCHOOL DANCE:
The date of the first Edison Dance this school year has been rescheduled to
Oct 1, 2010. Sorry for the confusion and/or inconvenience. More information will be coming as the date gets closer.
ATHLETIC INFO:
(attached is a flier about deadlines for all Edison sports).
Activities for week:
Tuesday, Sept. 7
Baseball DH versus FRANKLIN at Zahnd, 4pm (bus leaves at 3pm)
Thursday, Sept. 9
Baseball Varsity game versus St. Matt's at Spalding, 4pm (bus leaves at 3pm)
XC at Jefferson, 4pm (bus leaves at 3pm)
Saturday, Sept. 11
Baseball DH against Holy Cross at Zahnd, 10:0am (bus leaves at 8:45am)
XC at Normal Parkside, 9:30 am (bus leaves at 7:15am)
(updated versions of the schedules for BBB and VB are attached. Changes were made at request of opponents)
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