[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–MAY 7TH

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.

 

May 7

 

• Memorial Sculpture Museum: All are welcome to come to the annual, 8th grade Memorial Sculpture Museum in the Edison South Gym, on Tuesday, May 7, from 8am - 12pm. On display, will be students' original sculptures and accompanying text to memorialize deceased victims of prejudice and hatred due to discrimination.  Please join us to remember victims, such as those killed in The Holocaust, and also be a part of our voting process by filling out a voting slip so we can determine a winning group with the most effective display.  Any questions?  kallemra@champaignschools.org
  

• Book Fair: It is the buy one get one free fair and will be open Monday, May 13^th through noon on Thursday, May 16^th. Here is the website:

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=edisonlibrary

 

• Incoming Freshmen Summer School: Attached is info for incoming freshmen to participate in summer school.
  

 

• Central HS Football: The Central High School Football Booster club will meet at the McKinley Fieldhouse on Tuesday, May 14th at 7pm.  We strongly encourage parents of those interested in playing football next year to attend.
  

 

 May 3

 

• Calendar of Events for 8^th graders and other students: The end of the school year is just around the corner. There are so many events and activities that happen, particularly for 8^th grade students, we have put together a calendar of events for parents. Calendar is attached
  

 

May 1

 

• Children's Mental Health Awareness Week: Here are some events coming up next week that are part of CMHAW. See attached flyer for more info.
  

Shinning the Light on Me: Self Care Expo for Parents and Caregivers –Tues 5/7, Eastland Suites, 4:00-8:00 PM

Flashing Lights:  2013 Youth Awareness Show-Thurs 5/9, 88 Broadway, 6:00-9:00 PM

Shine Bright:  2013 CMHA Block Party – Sat 5/11, Douglas Park, 12:00-2:00 PM

 

• Summer Fitness Boot Camp: Open to all Unit 4 parents. Please see attached flyer if you are interested.
  

 

April 29

 

• PTA Council: PTA Council is offering bridge activity books to Unit 4 students. These books contain activities that match curriculum from the school year and provide materials for the children to work at their own pace over the summer months. More info along with the order form is attached.
  

 

 

• 8^th Grade Promotion: 8^th grade promotion date is Friday May 24^th at 9am. Because space is limited in the auditorium each graduating 8^th graders will receive 2 tickets. Admission to the event is by ticket only. If you need additional tickets please let Anne Lanman know. E-mail is lanmanan@champaignschools.org or call 217 351-3771. You will be placed on a waiting list for extra tickets.
  

 

 

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