Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements
306 West Green Street
Champaign, IL 61820-5099
Phone: (217) 351-3771 Fax: (217) 355-2564
April 21
- Important Meeting: Beth Shepperd would like to address the PTSA, parents and community at our PTSA meeting on May 10th. She would like to begin at 6pm in the Edison Library. With the resignation of Carmela David, the district is starting the process to find a replacement. Ms. Beth Shepperd would like to meet with parents to establish a principal profile that will be used in the interview process.
- CU Schools Foundation Celebrates: 5 of Our Public High School Alumni at 2011 Gala The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation will celebrate the accomplishments of five of our public high school alumni on Saturday, May 7 at the 2011 CUSF Gala at the IHotel. Three different awards will be presented: Distinguished Alumni Award, Local Hero Award and the Local Business Community Impact Award. The 2011 CUSF Gala will be on Saturday, May 7 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the IHotel and Conference Center, Champaign and is open to the public with advance ticket purchase. For tickets or additional information visit: www.CUSchoolsFoundation.org and click on the "2011 Gala Event" link or call 217-398-2873. Proceeds from ticket sales support the mission of CUSF.
April 20
- Intramurals: Please see the attached flier concerning intramurals. For bowling there will be a field trip form and each student who attends this intramural will need to bring $3.75. There will also be a field trip form for the football intramural. The permits will be available Thurs., April 21. If you have any questions please call (377 – 8584) or email Jackie Borchardt
April 18
- Principal David Leaving: Principal David will not be returning to Edison Middle School next year. Attached is her goodbye letter. Thank you for your service Mrs. David, you will be missed!
- 8th Grade Graduation: Will be on Friday May 27th at 9am. Mark it on your calendars. We will provide more info as it becomes available.
- Jr. National Honor Society: Attached is a list of all the Edison students who made it into the Jr. National Honor Society for 2011-2012. Congrats to all these students!
- Athletics:
1. Any current 6th or 7th grade student who is interested in participating in XC, Baseball, Basketball, Wrestling and/or volleyball will need to pick up the following three forms:
a. Champaign Unit 4 form
b. IESA physical form (you take this form to the doctor)
c. 2011 – 2012 flier which lists all the deadlines for physicals
The forms can be found on the athletic bulletin board outside room 122 All forms are attached
2. If you are interested in participating in the IESA Golf state tournament please see Ms. Borchardt for the information. You must be registered by Aug. 22 and have a current physical on file to participate. If you love to golf this is an excellent opportunity to play one of the best courses in Chicago.
3. If you are interested in trying out for Central Cheerleading there is an informational meeting on Wed., April 20 at 3:45 pm in the Library Lecture Hall at Central. If you are interested please see Ms. Borchardt.
4. Summer opportunities:
a. Edison will be hosting a basketball camp for current 6th and 7th grade boys. Stay tuned for dates, times and cost.
b. On the athletic bulletin board outside room 122 fliers for Girls fast pitch, Centennial volleyball camp, and Summer Sports through the park district which include fast pitch, basketball, fencing, Lacrosse. British soccer and bowling Can be found on the athletic bulletin board outside room 122
- Dyslexia Presentation: I have attached a flyer for a presentation by Susan Barton, dyslexia expert. The presentation will be on May 19 at Faith Methodist Church, and seats may be reserved at the website listed on the flyer.
April 14
- Dates: Just a note to let you know about some upcoming important dates and meetings:
Monday, May 2, 2011 6:30 PM Meeting of the Key Communicators Network at Kenwood Elementary School
Thursday, May 12, 2011 7:00 PM Facility Meeting regarding the future of Dr. Howard Elementary at Dr. Howard
Monday, May 23, 2011 6 PM Special meeting of the board; topic is land for Central High School
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Last Day of School – Regular Calendar Schools
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Last Day of School – Balanced Calendar Schools
- Athletic Banquet: Attached is info about the upcoming athletic banquet.
- Foreign Language Club: Every Friday in April, the Edison Foreign Language Club will be holding a bake sale during all three lunches. All items will be 25 cents or 50 cents. Remember to bring your money! We are trying to raise money for a charity in Guatemala.
Community Events:
April 11-29 All remaining 5th 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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