Tuesday, February 25, 2014

[Edison-PTSA] EDISON ATHLETIC ALERTS-FEBRUARY 25TH

EDISON ATHLETIC ALERTS

Home of the Comets

 

Athletic Events:

 

Monday, Feb. 24

    VB at St. Joe, 6 pm (this is a make up date)

 

Tues., Feb. 25

     VB at Unity, 4:15 pm

     6th, 7th and 8th grade boys basketball banquet in the cafeteria beginning at 5:30 pm

 

Wed., Feb. 26

     VB versus North Ridge, 4:15 pm - we will be recognizing our 8th grade VB players

              at the completion of the 7th grade game since this is the last home game

      6BBB at Douglas Center, 6:15  pm (last game of the season)

 

Sat., March 1

     Wrestling regional at Mattoon Middle School, 9 am

 

Monday, March 3

     Track parent - athlete meeting in the cafeteria beginning at 5:30 pm

     7VB regional game versus Danville South View at Jefferson, 6:30 pm

 

Tuesdsay, March 4

     7VB regional game if they win on Monday  at Jefferson, 5:30 pm

 

Thursday, March 6

     7VB regional championship game if they win on Tues., at Jefferson, 5 pm

 

Saturday, March 8

    Wrestling sectional meet at Mahomet, 9 am

 

 

February 19

 

Track:  Parent - athlete meeting for students who have signed up for track is scheduled for Monday, March 3rd in the cafeteria beginning at 5:30 pm.  Parents and student are expected to attend to meet the coaches, go over expectations, receive the schedule for the season and practices etc.

 

 

Boys Basketball Banquet: The banquet for our 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys basketball team is scheduled for Tues., Feb. 25 in the cafeteria beginning at 5:30 pm. The 6th grade team is asked to bring TWO 2 liters of a CHILLED drink (ice will not be provided) while the 7th/8th grade teams are asked to bring a side dish for the fried chicken which will be provided as well as a cake and cupcakes.

 

 

Cross Country for next year: Your season will begin on Monday, August 4. Anyone interested in participating in Cross Country must plan to begin practicing with the team on Monday, August 4. Your required paperwork will be due by July 11, 2014.

 

Baseball for next year: Tryouts will begin on Monday, August 4 – this day will be for anyone wishing to tryout who WAS NOT on the team this year. Tryouts are from 8 until 10 am at Zahnd Park. On Tuesday, Aug. 5 – everyone wishing to tryout must attend – this includes everyone who tried out on Monday, Aug. 4 AND any players who were on the team this year. Tryouts are from 8:00 until 10:00 am AND 4:00 until 5:30 pm. Both sessions of tryouts on this day are required and will be held at Zahnd Park. Anyone wishing to tryout for the baseball team must attend all the scheduled dates/times of tryouts.

 

 

Girl’s Basketball: Tryouts may begin Monday, Sept. 1.   Since that is Labor Day we will hold tryouts on Tues., Sept. 2 and Wed., Sept. 3. Times of tryouts will be announced later.  Anyone wishing to tryout MUST attend both days of tryouts. 6th graders may tryout for the 7th grade team

 

YOUR REQUIRED PAPERWORK IS DUE JULY 11, 2014

 

 

Required paperwork is due by Friday, July 11.

 

Required paperwork for athletics:

1.  Current physical (athletic physicals are good for 395 days only)

2.  Completed Champaign Unit 4 form

3.  Copy of your insurance/medical card

4.  Completed waiver form

 

 

 

    

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[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS-FEBRUARY 25TH

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.

 

 

Important Dates:

 

March 20: ½ Day P/T CONFERENCES

March 21: NO SCHOOL P/T Conferences

March 24-28: SPRING BREAK

 

 

February 25

 

Let’s go to the Movie: Edison students who meet the ISAT movie criteria will be going to Savoy 16. The ISAT movie criteria is attached.The movie will be announced on March 5. If you have any questions please contact Jackie Borchardt (borchaja@champaignschools.org)

 

Big Thanks: Thanks to all our dance volunteers who helped out with Fridays dance. Students had a fun time and we appreciate all your help!

 


February 21

 

Survey: During the week of March 3 – March 7, Edison Middle Schools will have the opportunity to participate in the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS).  There is nothing that needs to be signed or returned if you want your child to participate.  However, if you do not want your child to participate in this survey, please fill out the form below and have your student return it to their social studies teacher. Even if you allow your child to participate, every student will also be given the choice to participate or not.  Please see that attached letter for more information.

 

National Junior Honor Society: Applications for the Edison chapter of the National Junior Honor Society are now available on the Edison web-site and in the main office.  Applications are due to Mr. Cain by February 28, 2014.  Current National Junior Honor Society members do not need to complete the applications for this year, but should contact Mr. Cain about their 2013 community service hours.  If there are any questions please contact Mr. Cain at cainza@champaignschools.org or 351-3771.


 


YEARBOOK committee needs candid pictures!

 

Band

Strings

Boys' basketball

Girls' basketball

Musical Rehearsals

Choir

Volleyball

Wrestling

 

We could also include fieldtrip, dance, or special event candids.

Please email photos or send an invite or disc to Mrs. Easton eastonka@champaignschools.org

 

 

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