January 20
- Edison Dance: There is a dance this Friday. Please note the following changes to the athletic practice schedule 7VB practice will be canceled. 7BBB will keep their practice from 3–4 in the North Gym and WR will keep their practice from 3-5 in the South Gym
- Teacher Treat: The PTSA is looking for parents to donate hot chocolate and tea for a teacher treat on Friday, January 28th. We are looking for donations of instant cocoa packets and a variety of teas that will be served along with cookies donated by the PTSA. The teachers will be able to help themselves to the goodies throughout the day. Please contact Lynnette Dodds at <mailto:lynnette24@sbcglobal.net>lynnette24@sbcglobal.net if you are willing to help.
- School Forum: Champaign Community Schools will hold the first of three informational forums to discuss the Schools of Choice Program on Tuesday, January 25 at 6:00pm at Temple Baptist Church, 1100 Broadmoor Drive in Champaign. Elementary school parents and guardians are encouraged to attend to hear more about Schools of Choice and the registration process.
- Reflections Winners: Attached is the list of PTA Reflections entries advancing to the state competition. These entries will be on display at the Illinois PTA Convention, March 11-13, in Schaumburg.Those entries that advanced to the district competition will be returned at the District Annual Meeting and Founder's Day Dinner on February 3rd.
- Lego League (FLL) Robotics team won the 2nd place Champion's Trophy at last weekend's state tournament in Chicago! The team, Bone-jankiteers, made up of Isaac Kasten, Gus Kasten, Nathan Petersen, Michael Risinger and Song Lee of Edison, and Neil Tewksbury of Next Generation School, won second overall at the First Lego League state competition held on Saturday in Arlington Heights, IL. They have been invited to compete at the national competition in California in May. There were 64 teams competing from throughout the entire state of Illinois and only two can be sent to Nationals.
January 18
- Dance Volunteers Needed: Edison's next dance is Friday, January 21st. We need 20-25 parents to help in the following areas: dance hall monitors, oversee hallway and bathroom areas and concessions. If you can help with any of these please contact Sujata Dey-Koontz delphya@gmail.com as soon as possible.
- PTSA Meeting: The next Edison PTSA meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY, January 26th. Principles from Central and Centennial High School will be at the meeting to discuss 8th graders transitioning to High School. 8th grade parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Informal gathering time is at 6:45—meeting starts at 7:00 pm in the Edison Library. This is a great opportunity to meet the principles and ask questions.
- 8th graders we need a baby picture: Please bring in a baby picture(s) in an envelope with your name on it. If you could put your name on the back of each picture that would be fantastic. The pictures will be used for a display. You WILL GET your picture(s) back on the day of promotion. Give your picture(s) to Mr. Guzman or Ms. Borchardt.
- Junior National Honor Society: Applications for the Edison chapter of the National Junior Honor Society are now available on the Edison web-site and in the main office. Applications are due to Mr. Cain by February 22, 2011. If there are any questions please contact Mr. Cain at cainza@champaignschools.org or 351-3771. (Attached is a PDF of the application)
- Athletic Events:
Thurs., Jan. 20
Wrestling home meet vs Mahomet, 4:15 pm
VB at Urbana, 4:15 pm
Sat., Jan. 22
7BBB first regional game at Charleston versus Mattoon, 11:30 am
JV wrestling tournament at Bloomington, 9:00 am
Monday, Jan. 24
7BBB regional game (if they win Saturday) at Charleston vs Effingham Jr High, 7:30 pm
VB at Mahomet, 4:30 pm
Tuesday, Jan. 25
Wrestling home meet versus Chiddix and Bloomington, 4:15 pm
Wed., Jan. 26
7BBB Regional Championship game at Charleston, 6:00 pm
Thursday, Jan. 27
VB vs South View, 4:15 pm
Saturday, Jan. 28
Wrestling home meet versus Rochester, 10:00 am
Monday, Jan. 31
VB vs Normal Kingsley, 4:15 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 1
8BBB regional games. Edison is hosting at Stratton Elementary School (first game will be Effingham vs Mattoon, 5:00 pm. The second game will be Jefferson vs Charleston, 6:15 pm)
Wednesday., Feb. 2
VB at Jefferson, 4:15 pm
Thursday., Feb. 3
8BBB regional games: Edison will play at 5:00 pm then the second game with Franklin playing the winner from Tuesday at 6:15 pm.
Friday, Feb. 4
8BBB regional championship game, 5:00 pm
Saturday, Feb. 5
WR Tournament at Mahomet, 9:00 am
January 14
- SIT Conference for Kids: Everyone knows students in their district that really "get" technology. Here is a great opportunity to get those students to share what they know with their peers in a fun way - the Students Involved with Technology (SIT) Conference on February 12, 2011 at 6 sites throughout the state - Bloomington, Carterville, Charleston, DeKalb, Chicago-North, and Chicago-South. More information is available at www.sitconference.org. Students in grades 3-12 may register for SIT at any of the sites as a presenter or as a participant. This is just like a real conference, but it's for kids / by kids (obviously with adult support throughout).The day begins with a keynote speaker at each site, followed by presentation blocks, lunch and closing session. It's chock full of great opportunities for students, but it's dependent upon student involvement. This is completely run by K12 and higher education folks at the 6 different sites. If you would like to get connected with your nearest site's organizers, please contact info@sitconference.org
- Important Dates for Champaign Schools: January 26 – February 28 Magnet Schools registration for B.T. Washington STEM Academy and Garden Hills Elementary.
March 1-31 Kindergarten registration for all schools
April 11-15 Stratton & Washington 5^th grade students register for 6th
grade
April 11-29 All remaining 5^th grade students register for 6th grade
May 9-31 Elementary and Middle School registration for 1st -8th
graders wishing to transfer
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