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.
Band parent meeting will be Wednesday, August 12th (tonight!) at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Come meet the new band director, Kimberly Branch! She will be discussing goals and expectations, materials/fees required and after school schedules. After this meeting, the Band Patrons Board will be meeting with Ms. Branch to discuss the year.
School Supply List is attached. Also note that additional donations of Clorox wipes, paper towels, and hand sanitizer are always welcomed.
Spiritwear ordering information: Spiritwear is now available to order online at www.campussportswearinc.com/edison. We are taking orders until August 28 and we will have the items available for pickup at Open House on September 14. For questions, contact Alicia Beck at alicia.beck72@gmail.com.
6th Grade Orientation will be Thursday August 13, 2015 from 6-7:15pm. The evening will include introductions of teachers and staff, overview of guidebook, school tours, and a parent Q&A with Ms. Schoonover. Athletics and PTSA will also be present.
PTSA meeting: the first PTSA meeting of the 2015-2016 school year is Monday August 17, 6 pm in the Edison Library. We're starting early in August because we have a lot to plan, including Open House on September 14, the first dance on October 2, and a 1K family fundraiser run. Come find out how you can be involved in your child's middle school experience! Agenda is attached.
Athletics: schedules for XC (revised), baseball, boys basketball, wrestling, girls basketball, and volleyball are attached. Boys baseball begins begins Sat., Aug. 15 and our first home game will be on Sat., Aug. 22. Our only home XC meet is Sat., Ag. 29 - this is fantastic event. There will be over 500 kids participating!
Girls Basketball Tryouts will be August 31 and September 1. Details are attached.
Extended Hours for Physicals at Carle: Carle Pediatrics and Family Medicine will offer extended hours for school physicals on August 10–13 and August 17–20. This clinic will be available for Carle patients entering kindergarten, 6th or 9th grade and for new students entering the Champaign Unit 4 School District who need a physical by September 1.
Physicals will be provided at Carle Urbana on Windsor, located at 1818 E. Windsor Road in Urbana. You must schedule an appointment to receive a physical. Appointments will be available throughout the day and after-hours on the above dates. No weekend appointments will be available.
Please note insurance will not cover the cost of your visit if you have received an annual physical in the last 12 months. Availability of appointments may be limited. Call (217) 326-1894 between 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday to schedule an appointment.
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