October 4
- Athletic Events for the week of 10/4–10/8
GBB
Monday 10/4 Vs Rantoul at HOME 4:15pm
Tuesday 10/5 Vs Normal Parkside away 4:30 pm—bus leaves at 2:30 pm
XC
Tuesday 10/5 Vs Paxton Buckley-Loda away—bus leaves at 2:30pm
Thursday 10/7 CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT 4pm at Jefferson—bus leaves at 3pm
Saturday 10/9 SECTIONALS TBA
- School Pictures: Fall picture day is Thursday October 7. Order forms will be distributed from the student's homeroom teacher about one week prior to that date.
- PTSA Meeting: The next PTSA Meeting will be on Tuesday October 12th at 7pm. Informal gathering time is 6:45 in the Edison Library. Anyone is welcome to attend.
- Volunteer Thank You: Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped with Edison's first dance. Your time and energy is really appreciated.
October 1
- Reflections: Do you have a flair for the arts? Participate in the 2010-11 PTA Reflections Program. The theme is "Together We Can" and entry categories include: Literature, Visual Arts, Musical Composition, Photography, Dance Choreography and Film Production. Entry Forms and official rules are available in the main office or can be found on line at http://www.ptareflections.org/cs/rules_and_documents. All entries must be turned into the Edison main office by Friday, October 22nd at 4:00 p.m. with the entry form attached.
- Volunteer to Help Staff: Edison teachers and staff so appreciate the copy services that have been in operation for 3 years now. Two volunteers, Noreen Rotramel and Jeff McGill continue to help us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday but we still need someone to come on Tuesday and Thursday. If you are interested in this vital volunteer service, please contact Marilyn Mastny at mastnyma@champaignschools.org for more information.
- IMPORTANT FOR 6TH GRADE PARENTS!! All 6th grade physicals and immunization records need to be turned in by October 15th, if not turned in the student will not be allowed to attend school. Physicals must be turned in in the main office.
- Computer Club: Computer Club will meet Tuesday, Oct. 5th from 2:45-3:45 in room 232. All students are welcome to join us!
- Edison Spirit Wear: The final spirit wear order of the year is due on October 15th. Just fill in the attached order form and drop off in the office along with a check made payable to Edison PTSA. The apparel will be ready in early November. Questions, email joclauson@comcast.net
- Congrats to Splash Grants Recipients: The following Edison teachers have received Splash Grants from the Champaign-Urbana Schools Foundation for the 2010-2011 school year: Kelly Koler, Conan Jurkowski, Rosalee Otto, Donovan McKiddy, Jessica Hoy, Linda Robinson, and Tammy Stanke.
Community Events:
Champaign Public Library: The Science of Makeup. Mascara, lip gloss, foundation.... Ever wondered what these cosmetics are really made of, and how those chemicals affect your skin? Through demos and hands-on experiments, science whiz Joanne Manaster will share the secrets in a free program for middle and high school students. She'll also talk about the optical illusions you can create with makeup, to help you find the look you want. At the Champaign Public Library, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2-3:30pm. Registration is required at <http://bit.ly/cplmakeup>http://bit.ly/cplmakeup.
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