September 15
- Boy's Basketball Tryouts: attached to this e mail is info regarding dates and times for Boy's Basketball tryouts.
- Edison Spirit Wear Distribution: The first order for Edison spirit wear has arrived and will be distributed during lunches on Thursday, Sept 16. If you ordered apparel either at registration or by the Aug 27th deadline, remind your student to stop by the table directly outside of the cafeteria to pick up their order. Email joclauson@comcast.net with any questions.
September 13
- Athletic events for Sept. 13 – 18
Tuesday, Sept. 14
BB (baseball) regional game vs Paxton-Buckley-Loda (PBL) at Zahnd, 4pm (bus to leave Edison at 2:45)
GBB (girls basketball) at Tolono Unity, 4:15 pm (bus to leave Edison at 3pm)
Wednesday, Sept. 15
GBB at Urbana, 4:15pm (bus to leave Edison at 3:30pm)
Thursday, Sept. 16
XC at Kickapoo State Park, 4pm (bus to leave Edison at 2:00 pm which means XC runners will not
go to their 9th hour class). Coaches will send a list of which runners will be attending the race.
GBB at Monticello, 6:00 pm (bus to leave Edison at 4:30 pm)
Saturday, Sept. 17
XC at Mahomet, 9:00 am (bus to leave Edison at 7:15 am)
September 10
- New Website: Edison is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. The link is www.edisoncomets.weebly.com 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.
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