[Edison-PTSA] EDISON ATHLETIC ALERTS–OCTOBER 30TH

EDISON ATHLETIC ALERTS

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Athletic Events for Oct. 29–Nov. 2

 

 

Monday, Oct. 29

    7th grade sign up for track during their lunch hour

 

Tuesday, Oct. 30

     BBB vs Kingsley, 4:15 pm

 

Wednesday, Oct. 31

     BBB at Normal Chiddix, 4:30 pm    Early dismissal at 2:15 PM (7th and 8th grade teams)

 

Thursday, Nov. 1

     GBB at Jefferson, 4:15 pm

 

Friday, Nov. 2

   Required paperwork due for wrestling and volleyball

 

Athletic Deadlines:

 

• Track for 7th graders:  deadline to turn in all 3 pieces of the required paperwork is Oct. 25 sign up will be Mon., Oct. 29

 

• Wrestling:    deadline to have all 3 pieces of the required paperwork turned in is Fri. Nov. 2 Wrestling is open to all students (boys and girls) in 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Wrestlers can not be participating in Kids Club wrestling if they wish to be on our wrestling team

 

• Volleyball:  deadline to have all 3 pieces of the required paperwork turned in is Fri. Nov. 2 6th graders can tryout for the 7th grade team.  Coach Taylor can keep 0 up to 5

 

Required paperwork includes:

1.  current physical (if you have a sixth grader and you turned the physical in to the office please let me

    know).  Phsycial form is attached

2.  Completed Champaign Unit 4 form (attached)

3.  Copy of your insurance card or medical card

 

• Boys Basketball: Boys MUST attend both days of tryouts to be considered for the team.Boys will need to have shorts, tshirt and appropriate basketball shoes

 

 

6th grade team only

     Thurs., Oct. 18 from 5:30 until 7:15 pm in the North Gym

      Fri.,  Oct. 19  from 4:40 until 5:45 pm in the South Gym

 

Boys MUST attend both days of tryouts to be considered for the team

Boys will need to have shorts, t-shirt and appropriate basketball shoes

 

 

Parent meetings for selected boys basketball teams:  Parents and players must attend the parent meeting.

 

7th and 8th grade team parent meeting will be Wed., Oct. 17 at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria

6th grade team parent meeting will be Tues., Oct. 23 at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria

 

Selected members of 6th, 7th and 8th grade teams will be REQUIRED to wear a shirt and tie with dress pants for all home and away games.  I would suggest at least 2 shirts since we have games back to back some weeks.

 

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[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–OCTOBER 30TH

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

Phone: (217) 351-3771  Fax: (217) 355-2564

 

Edison's Mission

It is our mission at Edison Middle School to work collaboratively to place the focus on the academic, social, and emotional needs of each individual student first and ensure that ALL students are prepared for post-secondary education.

 

 

 

October 30

 

• Calendars: If you ordered a calendar of events at registration or after we have your calendar in the front office for pick up. Parents you or your student can pick them up during school hours.

 

• Edison Middle School Strings Fall Concert will take place THIS Thursday, November 1 in the Edison Auditorium. The concert will begin at 7 pm, with a cookie reception to follow. Hope to see you there!

• BIG THANK YOU: Big thanks to all parents who donated food items for Teacher Appreciation dinner during parent teacher conferences. We have a great group of parents and volunteers, so thank you for all that you do to make events like this happen.

 

 

October 29

• Foreign Language Club: Foreign Language Club will be celebrating three holidays in one: Day of the Dead, Halloween and Toussaint. Celebrations start at 2:45-3:45PM on Wednesday the 31st of October in room 140. All students who enjoy learning about other cultures are welcome. We need more donations of food and drinks to help with this celebration. We also need a speaking volunteer. If you have any fun or culturally informative stories about how you have celebrated or do celebrate these holidays please come in and share them. If you are able to help please contact Mrs. Hoy at hoyje@champaignschools.org<mailto:hoyje@champaignschools.org>.

 

• South Side Tutor Program: South Side Elementary School needs tutors for an after-school tutor program.  If your child is an honors students getting A's or B's, they are eligible to tutor.  Training for the student tutors will be October 29-November 1 at South Side (must attend one), and the program will begin November 5th.  Please see the attached form for more information.  Students must also complete a volunteer application, which is also attached.  Please contact Lynnette Dodds, doddsly@champaignschools.org, or Michelle Greerar, greearmi@champaignschools.org, if you have any questions. 

• EDISON SPIRIT WEAR: It's time to place the final spirit wear order for the school year!  All orders must be paid for in advance, checks made payable to Edison PTSA; the order form is attached.  Orders can be turned in through the office  and must be submitted by Wednesday, October 31st. The final order will be placed the first of November and apparel will be delivered to the students at school as soon as it becomes available in mid-November. If you have any questions please email joclauson@comcast.net

 

October 22

 

• Futures Conference: Attention Parents & Community Members! Please join us for the Champaign Schools Futures Conference will be held on Thursday, November 1 from 1-5 p.m. at the Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham. See attached flyer for more info.

 

• Reflections Program/Competition: This year's theme is the Magic of a Moment. All students are encouraged to submit one or more entries of the six categories: dance, film, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts. Attached is the student entry form. Students will submit their entries to Karen Eastoneastonka@champaignschools.org

 

• CUSF ADULT Extreme Spelling Bee: On November 3, 2012, the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation will hold the first annual Adult Team Extreme Spelling Bee Tournament at 6:30 p.m. at the Champaign Country Club, 1211 S. Prospect Avenue.  Distinguished judges will preside over a diabolical selection of words while teams of three compete in 5-team swarms, all vying for the opportunity to compete in the championship buzz off.  Attached is the registration form.

• 2^nd Annual Thanksgiving Family Feast and Movie Night: Edison is pleased to announce the 2^nd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and a movie on Friday, November 16^th from 6–8pm. This is for ALL Edison families–everyone is welcome to attend. Please RSVP by November 2^nd. See attached flier for more info and to RSVP. Donations accepted but not required.

 

 

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