Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements
306 West Green Street
Champaign, IL 61820-5099
Phone: (217) 351-3771 Fax: (217) 355-2564
March 2
- Parent Volunteers: We need some parents to volunteer and help with face painting for International Day. You don't have to be an expert to volunteer–we just need a couple of parents who are willing to help out on March 15th. If you can help please e-mail zwettllo@champaignschools.org
- Treats During ISATs: We all know that ISAT week is a stressful week for Edison students. But it is also a very busy and trying time for the classroom teachers and staff at Edison. In an effort to make this week a little more enjoyable, the PTSA would like to provide a treat each day next week for the staff. It could be bagels, muffins, coffee cake, cookies, fresh fruit, pretzels and dip, a cheese tray...whatever snack you would like to send. We would like to have a little something in the lounge each day next week. Please e-mail Lynnette Dodds at lynnette24@sbcglobal.net to let her know what you would like to send and when so that everything doesn't show up on one day. Thanks for making Edison such a great place to work and learn!
February 29
- ISAT Movie Reward: The ISAT reward movie will be on Tues., March 13. Field trip permit with title of movie will be available on Monday, March 5 Field trip permit and $ are due together. The cost will be $6.00 per student. Please send the exact amount --- NO CHECKS! If you have any questions please contact Jackie Borchardt (borchaja@champaignschools.org) All students who meet the ISAT testing behavior criteria are invited to attend the movie.
- Fame Jr.: Attention all FAME Jr. cast members! If you auditioned for the show, you and your parents/guardians must come to a mandatory meeting to receive your scripts and information regarding the show. This meeting has been changed to Tuesday, March 6th at 6:00pm in the Edison Auditorium. Please email Ms. Tock if you have further questions at tocker@champaignschools.org.
- Jazz Band: Congratulations to Jazz Band 2, Jazz Band 1 Combo, and Jazz Band 1 on their incredible performances at the University of Louisville Jazz Festival this past Friday and Saturday. The weekend was capped off by Jazz Band 1 being selected as the Honor Band for the Festival and were invited to give an encore performance at Saturday evening's concert featuring Lou Donaldson and the U of L Jazz Ensemble! 8th Grader, Julien Turner, was selected as an Outstanding Soloist for the University of Louisville Jazz Festival and received a scholarship to Louisville Summer Jazz Camp! Congratulations again to our Jazz Band 1 and 2 students on an amazing weekend!
February 28
- District Newsletter: Attached is the District Newlsetter, "To the Point."
- Volleyball: Congratulations to our 7th grade volleyball team as they defeated South View on Monday. They play again on Wed., Feb. 29 at 4:30 pm in Mahomet. They will play either Franklin or Eater.
- Wrestling: Congratulations to the following wrestlers who have qualified for sectionals to be held at Deer Creek Mackinaw: Andre Gordon - 3rd John Miller - 4th Deshawn Sturkey - 4th Trystyn Schoonover - 1st Darnell Fleming - 2nd Anthony Davis - 1st Drake Mingo - 1st
February 27
- Student Council: Student Council will meet Wednesday, Feb 29th and Wednesday, March 7th from 2:45-3:30 in Mrs. Altenbaumer's room, 234. Anyone can join Student Council at any time, just start attending meetings and get involved.
- Athletic Events for the Week:
Mon., Feb. 27
7VB regional game vs South View at Mahomet, 4:30 pm
Wed., Feb. 29
7VB regional game (if they won on Monday) vs either Franklin or Eater at Mahomet, 4:30 pm
Thurs., March 1
7VB regional game (if they won on Wednesday) for regional championship at Mahomet, 4:30 pm
Sat., March 3
WR sectionals
8VB regional game vs South View at Urbana Middle School, 9 am
February 24
- 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! ***As of 2/23 we have NO basketball pictures (6th 7th 8th boys girls), 4 Cross-country pictures, No wrestling and NO baseball pictures!
- PTA Council: Please note that the location for the March Council meeting has changed again, to the Stratton Elementary School library, so that attendees can also attend the Supper with the Superintendent being held at Stratton the same evening, at 6 pm. Information about the supper can be found here:http://www.champaignschools.org/news/news_view.php?action=view&news_type=captioned_photo&id_news=253The Council meeting will be held at the usual time, 7 pm. Our featured speaker will be Liza Thomas, who was originally scheduled to speak at the January meeting. She will give a presentation on Positive Behavior Facilitation (PBF), followed by our regular business meeting.
February 23
- Summer Enrichment: Looking for ways to keep your child engaged this summer? Come to the Summer Enrichment Extravaganza, a community-wide youth programming resource fair, which will take place on Tuesday, April 3, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Urbana Middle School Cafetorium. Meet program staff from more than 30 campus and community organizations that offer summer programs, activities, and learning opportunities for students in pre-K through 12th grade. Please contact me at 333-4687 or via email at Lfmoore@illinois.edu if you have any questions.
February 22
- Baby Pictures for 8th grade students: It is that time of year. We are now collecting baby pictures from 8th grade students. The pictures will be displayed in the display cases across from the auditorium starting in May. The pictures will be up for all of the end of year activities and will be returned to 8th grade students and parents after Promotion. Please, write the student name on the back of the picture. Mr. Guzman will be collecting baby pictures for Explorer students and Mr. Becker will be collecting baby pictures for Navigator students.
- Computer Club Dates: No Computer Club Thursday, Feb 23 No Computer Club Thursday, March 1
- Letter about ISAT testing: Attached is a letter from Principal Justin Uppinghouse about ISAT testing.
- Workshop on Dyslexia:
TOPIC: DYSLEXIA AND ENTREPRENEURS
PRESENTERS: Chris Hohn, owner of Lincoln Book Bindery
Allen Beyler, former owner of Beyler Builders
TIME: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:30 to 8;00 PM
LOCATION: Urbana Free Library Auditorium, 210 West Green Street, Urbana
REGISTRATION: Free! Use phone or email to tell us that you are coming.
CREDITS: CPDU credits are available to educators who register and request CPDUs.
DYSLEXIA AND ENTREPRENEURS
CHRIS HOHN and ALLEN BEYLER will tell about their businesses and will share what it was like growing up with dyslexia. They will tell about some of the coping skills and special gifts that helped them become successful as adults. Audience participation will be encouraged during their presentations.
Both Chris and Allen attended the recent showing of the new film, "Journey into Dyslexia" and will share observations and answer some of the questions and concerns that many parents and educators had after seeing the film. Contact mfkay@sbcglobal.net.or call Marilyn Kay at 367-0398 The workshop is free and open to the public. LEAP (Linking Educators and Parents) a dyslexia study group for parents and teachers in East Central Illinois.
February 21
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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