Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements
306 West Green Street
Champaign, IL 61820-5099
Phone: (217) 351-3771 Fax: (217) 355-2564
February 6
- Open House and Reception: Open House and Reception for the Family Information Center will be Monday February 6 from 4-6. The Family Information Center is now located at 1103 North Neil in the historic Columbia School building. See attached invite for more information. All are welcome to attend.
- LEAP/Dyslexia: LEAP is pleased to be offering a second showing of the HBO Documentary "Journey Into Dyslexia" February 16th from 6–8 pm at the Urbana Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. See attached PDF for more info.
- Athletic Events:
It is a busy week with 4 home events. Our volleyball teams are doing great so this would be the perfect week to stop by the gym to see them in action as well as our wrestling team is having a tri – meet this Thurs. One of our wrestlers is ranked 4th in the state and our very own Anthony Davis is ranked 6th in the state
Mon., Feb. 6
VB vs Unity, 4:15 pm (team/individual pictures will be taken at 3 pm)
Tues., Feb. 7
VB vs Eater, 4:15 pm
Wed., Feb. 8
VB vs Franklin, 4:15 pm
8BBB sectional game vs Franklin at Mahomet Jr. High, 6 pm
Thurs., Feb. 9
Wrestling home meet against Mt. Zion and Monticello, 4:15 pm
Sat., Feb. 11
Wrestling at Chatham, 10:00 am
- Congratulations: to Trystyn Schoonover and Anthony Davis. Trystyn took first place while Anthony took second place at the Mahomet Varsity meet this past Sat.
February 2
- School Dance: The next school dance is Friday, February 10 from 6-8pm. All profits for this dance will go to the Edison AVID program. Parents, we need volunteer chaperones for the dance. Please e-mail Jesse Guzman at guzmanje@champaignschools.org if you can help, it would be greatly appreciated.
- Pictures: Inter-State Studio will be at Edison on Thursday, February 9, 2012 for Spring Photos. These are fun photos that are optional for students to order. Order forms were sent to students last week. If a parent didn't receive a form from their student, the main office has extra order forms.
February 1
- National Junior Honor Society: Applications for the Edison chapter of the National Junior Honor Society are now available on the see attachment or in the main office. Applications are due to Mr. Cain by March 2, 2012. If there are any questions please contact Mr. Cain at cainza@champaignschools.org or 351-3771.
- Yearbook Pictures: Pictures needed for the yearbook! The school yearbook needs candid pictures from cross-country, baseball, basketball, volleyball, and wrestling. Please send digital pictures to Mrs. Easton. eastonka@champaignschools.org or drop off a picture disk in the main office. *We are asking for photos throughout the month of February!
- 7th Grade Constellations Field Trip: The 7th Grade Constellations field trip to Chicago has been set for May 8, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home before winter break with all 7th grade Constellation students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Witheft via email. Field trip permission slip and money is due Friday, March 9th.
- 8th Grade Six Flags Trip: The 8th Grade Six Flags Trip has been set for May 18, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home Friday with all 8th grade students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Becker or Mr. Guzman via email.
- International Day Volunteers: Letters have gone home and we need volunteers for this event! We especially need someone who is well versed with using chopsticks and is able to show others how to use them too. To volunteer. Please e-mail pinskecr@champaignschools.org if you can help.
- NAAPID: National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) will be February 13 from 9a-12pm. See attached letter for more info.
- International Day: Edison is excited to announce there will be an International Day on March 15th from 8am-11am. Edison is a very diverse school and wants to celebrate different cultures from around the world. This is a great event for the school and we hope students can donate items and participate in this special event. See attached letter for more info. If you have questions please e-mail Crystal Pinske at pinskecr@champaignschools.org
8th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!
- High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7th . Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9th grade.
- Career Crusing: 8th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.
- CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131
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