Edison PTSA Announcements

[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–FEBRUARY 2ND

2012-02-02T06:45:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

February 2

School Dance: The next school dance is Friday, February 10 from 6-8pm. All profits for this dance will go to the Edison AVID program. Parents, we need volunteer chaperones for the dance. Please e-mail Jesse Guzman at guzmanje@champaignschools.org if you can help, it would be greatly appreciated.

Pictures: Inter-State Studio will be at Edison on Thursday, February 9, 2012 for Spring Photos. These are fun photos that are optional for students to order. Order forms were sent to students last week. If parents didn't receive a form from their student, the main office has extra order forms.

February 1

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.

January 31

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!

January 30

Attn. 8th Grade Families Sign up for Freshman classes is coming! As an 8^th grader your student can get into the CUScholars program when you sign up for your Freshman classes. Your 8th grade student received a green folder with information on the program with an enrollment form inside. Your Middle School Counselor also has all the materials and your high school counselor will, too. There is no cost to you for this program. You can go to the website www.cuscholars.org to learn more or you can call: 217-398-2873 and we can get it going for you.

Congratulations: to our wrestling team as they defeated Rochester on Sat. 57-29 and in the recent Illinois Matmen IESA state rankings Trystyn Schoonover is ranked 4th (from Jefferson) in the state and Anthony Davis is ranked 6th in the state (from Edison).

Athletic events for the week:

Mon., Jan. 30

VB team travels to Kingsley, 4:30 (players are to be dismissed at 2:30 pm)

8BBB team plays in their first regional game against South View at Urbana

Middle School, 6 pm

Tues., Jan. 31

8BBB - if they win on Mon. they will be playing at 7:15 pm at Urbana

Middle School against either Urbana or Mattoon

Wed., Feb. 1

VB at home against Jefferson, 4:15 pm

7BBB sectional game against Jefferson at Mahomet, 6:00 pm

6BBB last game vs Mahomet 6B at 8:15 pm at Douglas Center

Thurs., Feb. 2

8BBB regional championship game at Urbana Middle School, 6 pm

Sat., Feb. 4

7BBB state if they win on Wed.

WR going to Mahomet

January 27

Box Tops: Please bring in boxtops you have collected. Students can turn them into their homeroom teacher.

7th Grade Constellations Field Trip: The 7^th Grade Constellations field trip to Chicago has been set for May 8, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home before winter break with all 7th grade Constellation students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Witheft via email. Field trip permission slip and money is due Friday, March 9^th.

School of Art and Design: The U of I Saturday Art School program is now accepting middle- and high school students for its spring term. The spring curriculum offers digital media experiences as well as opportunities to improve traditional media skills, and is taught by art education undergraduate and graduate students and faculty.Classes are held at the Art and Design Building, 408 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign, beginning Saturday, February 11, 2012. Classes will meet for eight Saturdays (9-11 a.m.) followed by an exhibition of student work from April 23-29, that concludes with an open house on April 29. The cost is $79 per student. Registration ends Friday, February 3, 2012 or until classes are filled, whichever is sooner.For more information and registration forms, please visit the Saturday Art School website at http://satschool.illinois.edu/register, or contact Stephen Bullwinkel at (217)333-0855 or by e-mail at bullwink@illinois.edu.

January 24

Open House and Reception: Open House and Reception for the Family Information Center will be Monday February 6 from 4-6. The Family Information Center is now located at 1103 North Neil in the historic Columbia School building. See attached invite for more information. All are welcome to attend.

8^th Grade Parents: A letter from Trevor Kampfl is attached to give you more info about High School Registration and class selection.

8^th Grade Six Flags Trip: The 8th Grade Six Flags Trip has been set for May 18, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home Friday with all 8th grade students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Becker or Mr. Guzman via email.

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.

Edison Band: Edison Jazz Band is inviting you to a night of JAVA and JAZZ. Come out Friday, Februrary 3^rd at the Laborers Union Hall in Urbana at 6:30 pm. See attached flyer for more info.

NAAPID: National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) will be February 13 from 9a-12pm. See attached letter for more info.

International Day: Edison is excited to announce there will be an International Day on March 15^th 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

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

Community Events:

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[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–FEBRUARY 1ST

2012-02-01T06:27:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

February 1

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.

January 31

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!

January 30

Hand Sanitizer: Parents it's that time of year–we need hand sanitizer donations for the classrooms. Please drop off a bottle (the larger the better) at the front office or send it to school with your student so they can drop it off.

Attn. 8th Grade Families Sign up for Freshman classes is coming! As an 8^th grader your student can get into the CUScholars program when you sign up for your Freshman classes. Your 8th grade student received a green folder with information on the program with an enrollment form inside. Your Middle School Counselor also has all the materials and your high school counselor will, too. There is no cost to you for this program. You can go to the website www.cuscholars.org to learn more or you can call: 217-398-2873 and we can get it going for you.

Congratulations: to our wrestling team as they defeated Rochester on Sat.57-29 and in the recent Illinois Matmen IESA state rankings Trystyn Schoonover is ranked 4th (from Jefferson) in the state and Anthony Davis is ranked 6th in the state (from Edison).

Athletic events for the week:

Mon., Jan. 30

VB team travels to Kingsley, 4:30 (players are to be dismissed at 2:30 pm)

8BBB team plays in their first regional game against South View at Urbana

Middle School, 6 pm

Tues., Jan. 31

8BBB - if they win on Mon. they will be playing at 7:15 pm at Urbana

Middle School against either Urbana or Mattoon

Wed., Feb. 1

VB at home against Jefferson, 4:15 pm

7BBB sectional game against Jefferson at Mahomet, 6:00 pm

6BBB last game vs Mahomet 6B at 8:15 pm at Douglas Center

Thurs., Feb. 2

8BBB regional championship game at Urbana Middle School, 6 pm

Sat., Feb. 4

7BBB state if they win on Wed.

WR going to Mahomet

January 27

Box Tops: Please bring in boxtops you have collected. Students can turn them into their homeroom teacher.

7th Grade Constellations Field Trip: The 7^th Grade Constellations field trip to Chicago has been set for May 8, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home before winter break with all 7th grade Constellation students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Witheft via email. Field trip permission slip and money is due Friday, March 9^th.

School of Art and Design: The U of I Saturday Art School program is now accepting middle- and high school students for its spring term. The spring curriculum offers digital media experiences as well as opportunities to improve traditional media skills, and is taught by art education undergraduate and graduate students and faculty.Classes are held at the Art and Design Building, 408 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign, beginning Saturday, February 11, 2012. Classes will meet for eight Saturdays (9-11 a.m.) followed by an exhibition of student work from April 23-29, that concludes with an open house on April 29. The cost is $79 per student. Registration ends Friday, February 3, 2012 or until classes are filled, whichever is sooner. For more information and registration forms, please visit the Saturday Art School website at http://satschool.illinois.edu/register, or contact Stephen Bullwinkel at (217)333-0855 or by e-mail at bullwink@illinois.edu.

January 24

Open House and Reception: Open House and Reception for the Family Information Center will be Monday February 6 from 4-6. The Family Information Center is now located at 1103 North Neil in the historic Columbia School building. See attached invite for more information. All are welcome to attend.

8^th Grade Parents: A letter from Trevor Kampfl is attached to give you more info about High School Registration and class selection.

8^th Grade Six Flags Trip: The 8th Grade Six Flags Trip has been set for May 18, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home Friday with all 8th grade students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Becker or Mr. Guzman via email.

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.

Edison Band: Edison Jazz Band is inviting you to a night of JAVA and JAZZ. Come out Friday, Februrary 3^rd at the Laborers Union Hall in Urbana at 6:30 pm. See attached flyer for more info.

NAAPID: National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) will be February 13 from 9a-12pm. See attached letter for more info.

International Day: Edison is excited to announce there will be an International Day on March 15^th 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

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

Community Events:

[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–JANUARY 31ST

2012-01-31T06:07:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

January 31

Principals are coming to Edison: Edison's PTSA have invited the principals of both Centennial and Central High School to talk to parents about 8^th graders making the adjustment to high school. Parents of 8^th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be Tuesday, January 31st in the Edison Library at 7pm.

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!

January 30

Hand Sanitizer: Parents it's that time of year–we need hand sanitizer donations for the classrooms. Please drop off a bottle (the larger the better) at the front office or send it to school with your student so they can drop it off.

Attn. 8th Grade Families Sign up for Freshman classes is coming! As an 8^th grader your student can get into the CUScholars program when you sign up for your Freshman classes. Your 8th grade student received a green folder with information on the program with an enrollment form inside. Your Middle School Counselor also has all the materials and your high school counselor will, too. There is no cost to you for this program. You can go to the website www.cuscholars.org to learn more or you can call: 217-398-2873 and we can get it going for you.

Congratulations: to our wrestling team as they defeated Rochester on Sat. 57-29 and in the recent Illinois Matmen IESA state rankings Trystyn Schoonover is ranked 4th (from Jefferson) in the state and Anthony Davis is ranked 6th in the state (from Edison).

Athletic events for the week:

Mon., Jan. 30

VB team travels to Kingsley, 4:30 (players are to be dismissed at 2:30 pm)

8BBB team plays in their first regional game against South View at Urbana

Middle School, 6 pm

Tues., Jan. 31

8BBB - if they win on Mon. they will be playing at 7:15 pm at Urbana

Middle School against either Urbana or Mattoon

Wed., Feb. 1

VB at home against Jefferson, 4:15 pm

7BBB sectional game against Jefferson at Mahomet, 6:00 pm

6BBB last game vs Mahomet 6B at 8:15 pm at Douglas Center

Thurs., Feb. 2

8BBB regional championship game at Urbana Middle School, 6 pm

Sat., Feb. 4

7BBB state if they win on Wed.

WR going to Mahomet

January 27

Box Tops: Please bring in boxtops you have collected. Students can turn them into their homeroom teacher.

7th Grade Constellations Field Trip: The 7^th Grade Constellations field trip to Chicago has been set for May 8, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home before winter break with all 7th grade Constellation students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Witheft via email. Field trip permission slip and money is due Friday, March 9^th.

School of Art and Design: The U of I Saturday Art School program is now accepting middle- and high school students for its spring term. The spring curriculum offers digital media experiences as well as opportunities to improve traditional media skills, and is taught by art education undergraduate and graduate students and faculty. Classes are held at the Art and Design Building, 408 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign, beginning Saturday, February 11, 2012. Classes will meet for eight Saturdays (9-11 a.m.) followed by an exhibition of student work from April 23-29, that concludes with an open house on April 29. The cost is $79 per student. Registration ends Friday, February 3, 2012 or until classes are filled, whichever is sooner.For more information and registration forms, please visit the Saturday Art School website at http://satschool.illinois.edu/register, or contact Stephen Bullwinkel at (217)333-0855 or by e-mail at bullwink@illinois.edu.

January 24

Open House and Reception: Open House and Reception for the Family Information Center will be Monday February 6 from 4-6. The Family Information Center is now located at 1103 North Neil in the historic Columbia School building. See attached invite for more information. All are welcome to attend.

8^th Grade Parents: A letter from Trevor Kampfl is attached to give you more info about High School Registration and class selection.

8^th Grade Six Flags Trip: The 8th Grade Six Flags Trip has been set for May 18, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home Friday with all 8th grade students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Becker or Mr. Guzman via email.

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.

Edison Band: Edison Jazz Band is inviting you to a night of JAVA and JAZZ. Come out Friday, Februrary 3^rd at the Laborers Union Hall in Urbana at 6:30 pm. See attached flyer for more info.

NAAPID: National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) will be February 13 from 9a-12pm. See attached letter for more info.

International Day: Edison is excited to announce there will be an International Day on March 15^th 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

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

Community Events:

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

2012-01-30T05:50:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

January 30

Principals are coming to Edison: Edison's PTSA have invited the principals of both Centennial and Central High School to talk to parents about 8^th graders making the adjustment to high school. Parents of 8^th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be Tuesday, January 31st in the Edison Library at 7pm.

Hand Sanitizer: Parents it's that time of year–we need hand sanitizer donations for the classrooms. Please drop off a bottle (the larger the better) at the front office or send it to school with your student so they can drop it off.

Attn. 8th Grade Families Sign up for Freshman classes is coming! As an 8^th grader your student can get into the CUScholars program when you sign up for your Freshman classes. Your 8th grade student received a green folder with information on the program with an enrollment form inside. Your Middle School Counselor also has all the materials and your high school counselor will, too. There is no cost to you for this program. You can go to the website www.cuscholars.org to learn more or you can call: 217-398-2873 and we can get it going for you.

Congratulations: to our wrestling team as they defeated Rochester on Sat. 57-29 and in the recent Illinois Matmen IESA state rankings Trystyn Schoonover is ranked 4th (from Jefferson) in the state and Anthony Davis is ranked 6th in the state (from Edison).

Athletic events for the week:

Mon., Jan. 30

VB team travels to Kingsley, 4:30 (players are to be dismissed at 2:30 pm)

8BBB team plays in their first regional game against South View at Urbana

Middle School, 6 pm

Tues., Jan. 31

8BBB - if they win on Mon. they will be playing at 7:15 pm at Urbana

Middle School against either Urbana or Mattoon

Wed., Feb. 1

VB at home against Jefferson, 4:15 pm

7BBB sectional game against Jefferson at Mahomet, 6:00 pm

6BBB last game vs Mahomet 6B at 8:15 pm at Douglas Center

Thurs., Feb. 2

8BBB regional championship game at Urbana Middle School, 6 pm

Sat., Feb. 4

7BBB state if they win on Wed.

WR going to Mahomet

January 27

Box Tops: Please bring in boxtops you have collected. Students can turn them into their homeroom teacher.

7th Grade Constellations Field Trip: The 7^th Grade Constellations field trip to Chicago has been set for May 8, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home before winter break with all 7th grade Constellation students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Witheft via email. Field trip permission slip and money is due Friday, March 9^th.

School of Art and Design: The U of I Saturday Art School program is now accepting middle- and high school students for its spring term. The spring curriculum offers digital media experiences as well as opportunities to improve traditional media skills, and is taught by art education undergraduate and graduate students and faculty.Classes are held at the Art and Design Building, 408 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign, beginning Saturday, February 11, 2012. Classes will meet for eight Saturdays (9-11 a.m.) followed by an exhibition of student work from April 23-29, that concludes with an open house on April 29. The cost is $79 per student. Registration ends Friday, February 3, 2012 or until classes are filled, whichever is sooner. For more information and registration forms, please visit the Saturday Art School website at http://satschool.illinois.edu/register, or contact Stephen Bullwinkel at (217)333-0855 or by e-mail at bullwink@illinois.edu.

January 24

Open House and Reception: Open House and Reception for the Family Information Center will be Monday February 6 from 4-6. The Family Information Center is now located at 1103 North Neil in the historic Columbia School building. See attached invite for more information. All are welcome to attend.

8^th Grade Parents: A letter from Trevor Kampfl is attached to give you more info about High School Registration and class selection.

8^th Grade Six Flags Trip: The 8th Grade Six Flags Trip has been set for May 18, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home Friday with all 8th grade students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Becker or Mr. Guzman via email.

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.

Edison Band: Edison Jazz Band is inviting you to a night of JAVA and JAZZ. Come out Friday, Februrary 3^rd at the Laborers Union Hall in Urbana at 6:30 pm. See attached flyer for more info.

NAAPID: National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) will be February 13 from 9a-12pm. See attached letter for more info.

International Day: Edison is excited to announce there will be an International Day on March 15^th 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

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

Community Events:

[Edison-PTSA] PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–JANUARY 27TH

2012-01-27T07:53:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

January 27

Principals are coming to Edison: Edison's PTSA have invited the principals of both Centennial and Central High School to talk to parents about 8^th graders making the adjustment to high school. Parents of 8^th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be Tuesday, January 31st in the Edison Library at 7pm.

Box Tops: Please bring in boxtops you have collected. Students can turn them into their homeroom teacher.

7th Grade Constellations Field Trip: The 7^th Grade Constellations field trip to Chicago has been set for May 8, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home before winter break with all 7th grade Constellation students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Witheft via email. Field trip permission slip and money is due Friday, March 9^th.

January 26

Good Job! Congratulations to our 7^th grade boys basketball team. They are the 7 – 4A Regional Champs after defeating Effingham last night. As regional champs the team advances to the sectional game to be played on Wed., Feb.1 in Mahomet, at 6 pm. Our opponent will be either Jefferson or Rantoul (they play tonight). Congratulations to Coach Cain and his team.

Hand Sanitizer: Parents it's that time of year–we need hand sanitizer donations for the classrooms. Please drop off a bottle (the larger the better) at the front office or send it to school with your student so they can drop it off.

January 25

PTSA Providing Tea & Cocoa for Staff: The PTSA will be providing tea and cocoa to warm up the staff this cold, winter Friday (27th). We are looking for someone to provide a snack to go along with the warm drinks--muffins, scones, bagels, etc. would be great. Any donations can be dropped off in the teachers' lounge on Friday morning. Many thanks!!

School of Art and Design: The U of I Saturday Art School program is now accepting middle- and high school students for its spring term. The spring curriculum offers digital media experiences as well as opportunities to improve traditional media skills, and is taught by art education undergraduate and graduate students and faculty.

Classes are held at the Art and Design Building, 408 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign, beginning Saturday, February 11, 2012. Classes will meet for eight Saturdays (9-11 a.m.) followed by an exhibition of student work from April 23-29, that concludes with an open house on April 29. The cost is $79 per student.

Registration ends Friday, February 3, 2012 or until classes are filled, whichever is sooner.

For more information and registration forms, please visit the Saturday Art School website at http://satschool.illinois.edu/register, or contact Stephen Bullwinkel at (217)333-0855 or by e-mail at bullwink@illinois.edu.

January 24

Open House and Reception: Open House and Reception for the Family Information Center will be Monday February 6 from 4-6. The Family Information Center is now located at 1103 North Neil in the historic Columbia School building. See attached invite for more information. All are welcome to attend.

8^th Grade Parents: A letter from Trevor Kampfl is attached to give you more info about High School Registration and class selection.

January 23

8^th Grade Six Flags Trip: The 8th Grade Six Flags Trip has been set for May 18, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home Friday with all 8th grade students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Becker or Mr. Guzman via email.

Athletics:

Congratulations to our wrestling team.: The team placed 3^rd in the Bloomington JV invitational. The following wrestlers won medals: Darnell Flemming - 1st Dazhon Moore - 2nd Deshawn Sturkey - 5th Zach Carr - 2nd Rio Beals - 5th Andre Gordon - 1st

7BBB: Our 7BBB team will play in their first regional game this Tues. at 4:15 against Urbana. The regional tournaments are being held at Garden Hills Elementary School. Please use door #6 for entry. Admissions is $2 for students and $4 for adults/high school students. The championship game will be Wed. at 4:15 pm

January 20

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.

January 19

Edison Band: Edison Jazz Band is inviting you to a night of JAVA and JAZZ. Come out Friday, Februrary 3^rd at the Laborers Union Hall in Urbana at 6:30 pm. See attached flyer for more info.

NAAPID: National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) will be February 13 from 9a-12pm. See attached letter for more info.

January 18

International Day: Edison is excited to announce there will be an International Day on March 15^th 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

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

Community Events:

[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–JANUARY 26TH

2012-01-26T06:10:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

January 26

Good Job! Congratulations to our 7^th grade boys basketball team. They are the 7 – 4A Regional Champs after defeating Effingham last night. As regional champs the team advances to the sectional game to be played on Wed., Feb.1 in Mahomet, at 6 pm. Our opponent will be either Jefferson or Rantoul (they play tonight). Congratulations to Coach Cain and his team.

Hand Sanitizer: Parents it's that time of year–we need hand sanitizer donations for the classrooms. Please drop off a bottle (the larger the better) at the front office or send it to school with your student so they can drop it off.

January 25

PTSA Providing Tea & Cocoa for Staff: The PTSA will be providing tea and cocoa to warm up the staff this cold, winter Friday (27th). We are looking for someone to provide a snack to go along with the warm drinks--muffins, scones, bagels, etc. would be great. Any donations can be dropped off in the teachers' lounge on Friday morning. Many thanks!!

School of Art and Design: The U of I Saturday Art School program is now accepting middle- and high school students for its spring term. The spring curriculum offers digital media experiences as well as opportunities to improve traditional media skills, and is taught by art education undergraduate and graduate students and faculty.

Registration ends Friday, February 3, 2012 or until classes are filled, whichever is sooner.

January 24

Open House and Reception: Open House and Reception for the Family Information Center will be Monday February 6 from 4-6. The Family Information Center is now located at 1103 North Neil in the historic Columbia School building. See attached invite for more information. All are welcome to attend.

8^th Grade Parents: A letter from Trevor Kampfl is attached to give you more info about High School Registration and class selection.

January 23

8^th Grade Six Flags Trip: The 8th Grade Six Flags Trip has been set for May 18, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home Friday with all 8th grade students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Becker or Mr. Guzman via email.

Athletics:

Congratulations to our wrestling team.: The team placed 3^rd in the Bloomington JV invitational. The following wrestlers won medals: Darnell Flemming - 1st Dazhon Moore - 2nd Deshawn Sturkey - 5th Zach Carr - 2nd Rio Beals - 5th Andre Gordon - 1st

7BBB: Our 7BBB team will play in their first regional game this Tues. at 4:15 against Urbana. The regional tournaments are being held at Garden Hills Elementary School. Please use door #6 for entry. Admissions is $2 for students and $4 for adults/high school students. The championship game will be Wed. at 4:15 pm

January 20

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.

January 19

Edison Band: Edison Jazz Band is inviting you to a night of JAVA and JAZZ. Come out Friday, Februrary 3^rd at the Laborers Union Hall in Urbana at 6:30 pm. See attached flyer for more info.

NAAPID: National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) will be February 13 from 9a-12pm. See attached letter for more info.

January 18

Principals are coming to Edison: Edison's PTSA have invited the principals of both Centennial and Central High School to talk to parents about 8^th graders making the adjustment to high school. Parents of 8^th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be Tuesday, January 31st in the Edison Library at 7pm.

January 16

International Day: Edison is excited to announce there will be an International Day on March 15^th 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

January 12

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

Community Events:

[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–JANUARY 25TH

2012-01-25T05:48:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

January 25

PTSA Providing Tea & Cocoa for Staff: The PTSA will be providing tea and cocoa to warm up the staff this cold, winter Friday (27th). We are looking for someone to provide a snack to go along with the warm drinks--muffins, scones, bagels, etc. would be great. Any donations can be dropped off in the teachers' lounge on Friday morning. Many thanks!!

School of Art and Design: The U of I Saturday Art School program is now accepting middle- and high school students for its spring term. The spring curriculum offers digital media experiences as well as opportunities to improve traditional media skills, and is taught by art education undergraduate and graduate students and faculty.

Registration ends Friday, February 3, 2012 or until classes are filled, whichever is sooner.

January 24

Open House and Reception: Open House and Reception for the Family Information Center will be Monday February 6 from 4-6. The Family Information Center is now located at 1103 North Neil in the historic Columbia School building. See attached invite for more information. All are welcome to attend.

8^th Grade Parents: A letter from Trevor Kampfl is attached to give you more info about High School Registration and class selection.

January 23

Hand Sanitizer: Parents it's that time of year–we need hand sanitizer donations for the classrooms. Please drop off a bottle (the larger the better) at the front office or send it to school with your student so they can drop it off.

8^th Grade Six Flags Trip: The 8th Grade Six Flags Trip has been set for May 18, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home Friday with all 8th grade students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Becker or Mr. Guzman via email.

Athletics:

Congratulations to our wrestling team.: The team placed 3^rd in the Bloomington JV invitational. The following wrestlers won medals: Darnell Flemming - 1st Dazhon Moore - 2nd Deshawn Sturkey - 5th Zach Carr - 2nd Rio Beals - 5th Andre Gordon - 1st

7BBB: Our 7BBB team will play in their first regional game this Tues. at 4:15 against Urbana. The regional tournaments are being held at Garden Hills Elementary School. Please use door #6 for entry. Admissions is $2 for students and $4 for adults/high school students. The championship game will be Wed. at 4:15 pm

January 20

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.

January 19

Edison Band: Edison Jazz Band is inviting you to a night of JAVA and JAZZ. Come out Friday, Februrary 3^rd at the Laborers Union Hall in Urbana at 6:30 pm. See attached flyer for more info.

NAAPID: National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) will be February 13 from 9a-12pm. See attached letter for more info.

January 18

Principals are coming to Edison: Edison's PTSA have invited the principals of both Centennial and Central High School to talk to parents about 8^th graders making the adjustment to high school. Parents of 8^th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be Tuesday, January 31st in the Edison Library at 7pm.

January 16

International Day: Edison is excited to announce there will be an International Day on March 15^th 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

January 12

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

Community Events:

[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–JANUARY 24TH

2012-01-24T06:45:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

January 24

Open House and Reception: Open House and Reception for the Family Information Center will be Monday February 6th from 4-6. The Family Information Center is now located at 1103 North Neil in the historic Columbia School building. See attached invite for more information. All are welcome to attend.

8^th Grade Parents: A letter from Trevor Kampfl is attached to give you more info about High School Registration and class selection.

January 23

Hand Sanitizer: Parents it's that time of year–we need hand sanitizer donations for the classrooms. Please drop off a bottle (the larger the better) at the front office or send it to school with your student so they can drop it off.

8^th Grade Six Flags Trip: The 8th Grade Six Flags Trip has been set for May 18, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home Friday with all 8th grade students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Becker or Mr. Guzman via email.

Athletics:

Congratulations to our wrestling team.: The team placed 3^rd in the Bloomington JV invitational. The following wrestlers won medals: Darnell Flemming - 1st Dazhon Moore - 2nd Deshawn Sturkey - 5th Zach Carr - 2nd Rio Beals - 5th Andre Gordon - 1st

7BBB: Our 7BBB team will play in their first regional game this Tues. at 4:15 against Urbana. The regional tournaments are being held at Garden Hills Elementary School. Please use door #6 for entry. Admissions is $2 for students and $4 for adults/high school students. The championship game will be Wed. at 4:15 pm

January 20

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.

January 19

Edison Band: Edison Jazz Band is inviting you to a night of JAVA and JAZZ. Come out Friday, Februrary 3^rd at the Laborers Union Hall in Urbana at 6:30 pm. See attached flyer for more info.

NAAPID: National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) will be February 13 from 9a-12pm. See attached letter for more info.

January 18

Principals are coming to Edison: Edison's PTSA have invited the principals of both Centennial and Central High School to talk to parents about 8^th graders making the adjustment to high school. Parents of 8^th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be Tuesday, January 31st in the Edison Library at 7pm.

January 16

International Day: Edison is excited to announce there will be an International Day on March 15^th 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

January 12

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

Community Events:

[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–JANUARY 23RD

2012-01-23T06:51:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

January 23

Hand Sanitizer: Parents it's that time of year–we need hand sanitizer donations for the classrooms. Please drop off a bottle (the larger the better) at the front office or send it to school with your student so they can drop it off.

8^th Grade Six Flags Trip: The 8th Grade Six Flags Trip has been set for May 18, 2012. Information and permission slips were sent home Friday with all 8th grade students. A copy is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Becker or Mr. Guzman via email.

Athletics:

Congratulations to our wrestling team.: The team placed 3^rd in the Bloomington JV invitational. The following wrestlers won medals: Darnell Flemming - 1st Dazhon Moore - 2nd Deshawn Sturkey - 5th Zach Carr - 2nd Rio Beals - 5th Andre Gordon - 1st

7BBB: Our 7BBB team will play in their first regional game this Tues. at 4:15 against Urbana. The regional tournaments are being held at Garden Hills Elementary School. Please use door #6 for entry. Admissions is $2 for students and $4 for adults/high school students. The championship game will be Wed. at 4:15 pm

January 20

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.

January 19

Edison Band: Edison Jazz Band is inviting you to a night of JAVA and JAZZ. Come out Friday, Februrary 3^rd at the Laborers Union Hall in Urbana at 6:30 pm. See attached flyer for more info.

NAAPID: National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) will be February 13 from 9a-12pm. See attached letter for more info.

January 18

Principals are coming to Edison: Edison's PTSA have invited the principals of both Centennial and Central High School to talk to parents about 8^th graders making the adjustment to high school. Parents of 8^th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be Tuesday, January 31st in the Edison Library at 7pm.

January 16

International Day: Edison is excited to announce there will be an International Day on March 15^th 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

January 12

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

Community Events:

[Edison-PTSA] PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–JANUARY 20TH

2012-01-20T05:51:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

January 20

Band Families: For all families whose children are participating in the Edison Band trip to Walt Disney World over spring break, there is a mandatory meeting on Sunday, January 22, 2:30-4:30 pm, in the Edison auditorium. Students and chaperones going on trip are required to be there to have their picture taken, and an adult must also be present to fill out and turn in the trip paperwork and make final payment arrangements.

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. There are other things to volunteer/participate in too. To volunteer. Please e-mail pinskecr@champaignschools.org if you can help.

January 19

Edison Band: Edison Jazz Band is inviting you to a night of JAVA and JAZZ. Come out Friday, Februrary 3^rd at the Laborers Union Hall in Urbana at 6:30 pm. See attached flyer for more info.

NAAPID: National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) will be February 13 from 9a-12pm. See attached letter for more info.

January 18

Principals are coming to Edison: Edison's PTSA have invited the principals of both Centennial and Central High School to talk to parents about 8^th graders making the adjustment to high school. Parents of 8^th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be Tuesday, January 31st in the Edison Library at 7pm.

Reminder: Reminder that Edison's Honor Roll party for students who were on Honor Roll for 2^nd quarter is this Friday. We are asking parents to donate bulk food items (no drinks). The items do not have to be individually wrapped. Donations can be dropped off on Friday, January 20^th. This party is to reward students for their hard work. We appreciate anything you are able to give!

January 16

International Day: Edison is excited to announce there will be an International Day on March 15^th 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

January 12

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

Community Events:

[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–JANUARY 19TH

2012-01-19T07:26:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

January 19

Edison Band: Edison Jazz Band is inviting you to a night of JAVA and JAZZ. Come out Friday, Februrary 3^rd at the Laborers Union Hall in Urbana at 6:30 pm. See attached flyer for more info.

NAAPID: National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) will be February 13 from 9a-12pm. More details will be available soon.

January 18

Principals are coming to Edison: Edison's PTSA have invited the principals of both Centennial and Central High School to talk to parents about 8^th graders making the adjustment to high school. Parents of 8^th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be Tuesday, January 31st in the Edison Library at 7pm.

Reminder: Reminder that Edison's Honor Roll party for students who were on Honor Roll for 2^nd quarter is this Friday. We are asking parents to donate bulk food items (no drinks). The items do not have to be individually wrapped. Donations can be dropped off on Friday, January 20^th. This party is to reward students for their hard work. We appreciate anything you are able to give!

January 16

International Day: Edison is excited to announce there will be an International Day on March 15^th 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

January 12

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

Community Events:

[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–JANUARY 18TH

2012-01-18T06:01:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

January 18

Principals are coming to Edison: Edison's PTSA have invited the principals of both Centennial and Central High School to talk to parents about 8^th graders making the adjustment to high school. Parents of 8^th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be Tuesday, January 31st in the Edison Library at 7pm.

Reminder: Reminder that Edison's Honor Roll party for students who were on Honor Roll for 2^nd quarter is this Friday. We are asking parents to donate bulk food items (no drinks). The items do not have to be individually wrapped. Donations can be dropped off on Friday, January 20^th. This party is to reward students for their hard work. We appreciate anything you are able to give!

January 16

No School: There is no school today (Monday 16^th) in observance of Martin Luther King day.

International Day: Edison is excited to announce there will be an International Day on March 15^th 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

January 12

Quarterly Newsletter: Attached is the quarterly newsletter from Edison.

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

Community Events:

[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–JANUAR 16TH

2012-01-16T05:33:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

January 16

No School: There is no school today (Monday 16^th) in observance of Martin Luther King day.

International Day: Edison is excited to announce there will be an International Day on March 15^th 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

January 12

Quarterly Newsletter: Attached is the quarterly newsletter from Edison.

Honor Roll Party: The Honor Roll party is Friday, January 20^th for students who made the Honor Roll for 2^nd quarter. The students look forward to this reward for their hard work. We are asking parents to donate food items. The food items don't have to be individually wrapped and no drinks. Bulk food items like chips, cookies, crackers etc. Please drop off the food donations on January 20^th. All donations are greatly appreciated.

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

Community Events:

[Edison-PTSA] cancellation for january 12th

2012-01-12T13:57:00.001-08:00

The PTA Council meeting scheduled for tonight at Booker T Washington Elementary school has been cancelled due to weather conditions. We will announce the new date as soon as it becomes available.

The district has cancelled all out of town after school activities for today (January 12th) This does not include games vs. Urbana.

Decisions about tomorrows events and cancellations will be announced as soon as that info becomes available.

[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–JANUARY 12TH

2012-01-12T10:22:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

January 12

Quarterly Newsletter: Attached is the quarterly newsletter from Edison.

PTA Council Meeting: PTA Council will meet on Thursday, January 12 from 7-9 pm in the Library of Booker T Washington Elementary (if you haven't seen the new building this is a great opportunity to do it). Liz Thomas will be giving a presentation on Positive Behavior Facilitation followed by the regular business meeting. Anyone is welcome to attend–hope to see you there!

January 11

Reminder to 8^th Grade Families:  CUScholars Presentations this week! High school registration is just around the corner! Your 8^th grade student will be signing up for their 9^th grade courses soon. Volunteers from our local business community will be giving presentations at Edison on Wednesday Jan. 11th and Thursday Jan. 12th on the importance of taking challenging courses and going the extra mile during high school so they will have more choices after they graduate.

Essay Contest: The local Rotary held a essay contest for the 8th graders in the Champaign schools. We had three winners at Edison and the district winner over all the Champaign schools.

Hannah Shinew was the 1st place winner for Edison and the District winner

Ben Jefferson was the 2nd place winner

William Kanter was the 3rd place winner

They received Amazon gift cards for $200, $100, and $50 respectively. They also had that same amount donated to a charity of their choice.

Payton Woods used the narrative that he wrote for me first quarter in a hunting magazine essay contest and he won $100.00

January 10

Family Information Center is moving: Attached is a flyer about the Family Information Center moving to the corner of Neil and Bradley.

Edison Choir: Choir is moving to Tuesday's after school! Come by today after school from 2:40-4:00 for our first rehearsal of the new year. Anyone is welcome, even if you didn't participate last semester. We would love to have new members! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tock at tocker@champaignschools.org

Honor Roll Party: The Honor Roll party is Friday, January 20^th for students who made the Honor Roll for 2^nd quarter. The students look forward to this reward for their hard work. We are asking parents to donate food items. The food items don't have to be individually wrapped and no drinks. Bulk food items like chips, cookies, crackers etc. Please drop off the food donations on January 20^th. All donations are greatly appreciated.

January 9

THANK YOU: A hearty thank you to all the Edison families that contributed cookies and candy to the staff cookie walk before break. We were able to fill 75 bakery boxes for the staff to grab on their way out the door for winter break. This is even more participation than last year! The help of the two wonderful ladies that helped me fill the boxes was also greatly appreciated. We have fantastic, generous families at Edison!

Athletic Events: Mon., Jan. 9

BBB vs DNR, 4:15 pm

VB @ Urbana, 4:15 pm

6BBB vs Jefferson, 6:15 pm at Douglas Center

Tues., Jan. 10

WR vs Clinton,3:30/ 4:15 pm

Wed., Jan. 11

VB vs Parkside, 4:15 pm

Thurs., Jan. 12

BBB vs Urbana (last home game), 4:15 pm

Sat., Jan. 14

WR @ Jacksonville 9:00/10:00 am

Wed., Jan. 18

BBB @ SV, 4:15 pm

6BBB vs Franklin, 6:15 pm at Douglas Center

Thurs., Jan. 19

WR @ Mahomet, 4:00/4:30 pm

VB vs Urbana, 4:15 pm

Sat., Jan. 21

JV WR @ Bloomington 8:00/9:00 am

Mon., Jan. 23

VB vs Mahomet, 4:15 pm

Tues., Jan. 24

WR @ Chiddix,3:00/ 4:30 pm

Wed., Jan. 25

6BBB vs 44 Hoops, 6:15 pm at Douglas Center

Thurs., Jan. 26

VB @ SV, 4:15 pm

Sat., Jan. 28

WR @ Rochester 9:00 /10:00 am

Mon., Jan. 30

VB @ Normal Kingsley, 4:30 pm

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

GOOD NEWS

*Congrats to this Edison student who decided to give back: http://www.news-gazette.com/news/education/2012-01-03/essay-winner-puts-words-generous-action.html

*Edison had the lowest discipline referals in the district out of all the middle schools!

*Congratulations to our wrestling and volleyball teams! Our wrestling team attended an invitational tournament in Bloomington on Saturday. The following wrestlers received medals:

Anthony Davis – first

Drake Mingo – 2^nd

Darnell Fleming – 3^rd

Julien Turner – 4^th

Isaiah Unander – 6^th

Our volleyball teams attended the Rantoul Bulldog Invitational on Saturday. Both teams won 1^st place.

January 6

Student Council: Attached is a list of student council meetings and student council officer meetings.

Report Cards: Report cards should be going out within the next 2 weeks.

Community Events:

[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–JANUARY 11TH

2012-01-11T07:54:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

January 11

Reminder to 8^th Grade Families:  CUScholars Presentations this week! High school registration is just around the corner! Your 8^th grade student will be signing up for their 9^th grade courses soon. Volunteers from our local business community will be giving presentations at Edison on Wednesday Jan. 11th and Thursday Jan. 12th on the importance of taking challenging courses and going the extra mile during high school so they will have more choices after they graduate.

PTA Council Meeting: PTA Council will meet on Thursday, January 12 from 7-9 pm in the Library of Booker T Washington Elementary (if you haven't seen the new building this is a great opportunity to do it). Liz Thomas will be giving a presentation on Positive Behavior Facilitation followed by the regular business meeting. Anyone is welcome to attend–hope to see you there!

Essay Contest: The local Rotary held a essay contest for the 8th graders in the Champaign schools. We had three winners at Edison and the district winner over all the Champaign schools.

Hannah Shinew was the 1st place winner for Edison and the District winner

Ben Jefferson was the 2nd place winner

William Kanter was the 3rd place winner

They received Amazon gift cards for $200, $100, and $50 respectively. They also had that same amount donated to a charity of their choice.

Payton Woods used the narrative that he wrote for me first quarter in a hunting magazine essay contest and he won $100.00

January 10

Family Information Center is moving: Attached is a flyer about the Family Information Center moving to the corner of Neil and Bradley.

Edison Choir: Choir is moving to Tuesday's after school! Come by today after school from 2:40-4:00 for our first rehearsal of the new year. Anyone is welcome, even if you didn't participate last semester. We would love to have new members! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tock at tocker@champaignschools.org

Honor Roll Party: The Honor Roll party is Friday, January 20^th for students who made the Honor Roll for 2^nd quarter. The students look forward to this reward for their hard work. We are asking parents to donate food items. The food items don't have to be individually wrapped and no drinks. Bulk food items like chips, cookies, crackers etc. Please drop off the food donations on January 20^th. All donations are greatly appreciated.

January 9

THANK YOU: A hearty thank you to all the Edison families that contributed cookies and candy to the staff cookie walk before break. We were able to fill 75 bakery boxes for the staff to grab on their way out the door for winter break. This is even more participation than last year! The help of the two wonderful ladies that helped me fill the boxes was also greatly appreciated. We have fantastic, generous families at Edison!

Athletic Events: Mon., Jan. 9

BBB vs DNR, 4:15 pm

VB @ Urbana, 4:15 pm

6BBB vs Jefferson, 6:15 pm at Douglas Center

Tues., Jan. 10

WR vs Clinton,3:30/ 4:15 pm

Wed., Jan. 11

VB vs Parkside, 4:15 pm

Thurs., Jan. 12

BBB vs Urbana (last home game), 4:15 pm

Sat., Jan. 14

WR @ Jacksonville 9:00/10:00 am

Wed., Jan. 18

BBB @ SV, 4:15 pm

6BBB vs Franklin, 6:15 pm at Douglas Center

Thurs., Jan. 19

WR @ Mahomet, 4:00/4:30 pm

VB vs Urbana, 4:15 pm

Sat., Jan. 21

JV WR @ Bloomington 8:00/9:00 am

Mon., Jan. 23

VB vs Mahomet, 4:15 pm

Tues., Jan. 24

WR @ Chiddix,3:00/ 4:30 pm

Wed., Jan. 25

6BBB vs 44 Hoops, 6:15 pm at Douglas Center

Thurs., Jan. 26

VB @ SV, 4:15 pm

Sat., Jan. 28

WR @ Rochester 9:00 /10:00 am

Mon., Jan. 30

VB @ Normal Kingsley, 4:30 pm

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

Attention 8^th Grade Parents!! Future Freshman Night: Attached is more info about Future Freshman night for Central and Centennial Schools. 8^th Grade parents and students are strongly encouraged to attend.

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

GOOD NEWS

*Congrats to this Edison student who decided to give back: http://www.news-gazette.com/news/education/2012-01-03/essay-winner-puts-words-generous-action.html

*Edison had the lowest discipline referals in the district out of all the middle schools!

*Congratulations to our wrestling and volleyball teams! Our wrestling team attended an invitational tournament in Bloomington on Saturday. The following wrestlers received medals:

Anthony Davis – first

Drake Mingo – 2^nd

Darnell Fleming – 3^rd

Julien Turner – 4^th

Isaiah Unander – 6^th

Our volleyball teams attended the Rantoul Bulldog Invitational on Saturday. Both teams won 1^st place.

January 6

Student Council: Attached is a list of student council meetings and student council officer meetings.

Report Cards: Report cards should be going out within the next 2 weeks.

Community Events:

[Edison-PTSA] EDISON PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS–JANUARY 10TH

2012-01-10T07:56:00.000-08:00

Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements

306 West Green Street

Champaign, IL 61820-5099

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

January 10

PTSA Meeting: Edison's Next meeting is on (Tuesday) January 10^th at 7pm. Officer Westfield (Edison's School Resource Officer) is giving a presentation/talk about bullying. After the presentation there will be a discussion and parents will be able to ask questions. The regular meeting will immediately follow. This will be an informative meeting parents don't want to miss this.

Edison Choir: Choir is moving to Tuesday's after school! Come by today after school from 2:40-4:00 for our first rehearsal of the new year. Anyone is welcome, even if you didn't participate last semester. We would love to have new members! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tock at tocker@champaignschools.org

Family Information Center moving: Attached is a flyer (spanish and english) about the Family Information Center moving to the corner of Neil and Bradley.

Honor Roll Party: The Honor Roll party is Friday, January 20^th for students who made the Honor Roll for 2^nd quarter. The students look forward to this reward for their hard work. We are asking parents to donate food items. The food items don't have to be individually wrapped and no drinks. Bulk food items like chips, cookies, crackers etc. Please drop off the food donations on January 20^th. All donations are greatly appreciated.

January 9

THANK YOU: A hearty thank you to all the Edison families that contributed cookies and candy to the staff cookie walk before break. We were able to fill 75 bakery boxes for the staff to grab on their way out the door for winter break. This is even more participation than last year! The help of the two wonderful ladies that helped me fill the boxes was also greatly appreciated. We have fantastic, generous families at Edison!

Athletic Events: Mon., Jan. 9

BBB vs DNR, 4:15 pm

VB @ Urbana, 4:15 pm

6BBB vs Jefferson, 6:15 pm at Douglas Center

Tues., Jan. 10

WR vs Clinton,3:30/ 4:15 pm

Wed., Jan. 11

VB vs Parkside, 4:15 pm

Thurs., Jan. 12

BBB vs Urbana (last home game), 4:15 pm

Sat., Jan. 14

WR @ Jacksonville 9:00/10:00 am

Wed., Jan. 18

BBB @ SV, 4:15 pm

6BBB vs Franklin, 6:15 pm at Douglas Center

Thurs., Jan. 19

WR @ Mahomet, 4:00/4:30 pm

VB vs Urbana, 4:15 pm

Sat., Jan. 21

JV WR @ Bloomington 8:00/9:00 am

Mon., Jan. 23

VB vs Mahomet, 4:15 pm

Tues., Jan. 24

WR @ Chiddix,3:00/ 4:30 pm

Wed., Jan. 25

6BBB vs 44 Hoops, 6:15 pm at Douglas Center

Thurs., Jan. 26

VB @ SV, 4:15 pm

Sat., Jan. 28

WR @ Rochester 9:00 /10:00 am

Mon., Jan. 30

VB @ Normal Kingsley, 4:30 pm

8^th Grade Parents below are important announcements for you!

Attention 8^th Grade Parents!! Future Freshman Night: Attached is more info about Future Freshman night for Central and Centennial Schools. 8^th Grade parents and students are strongly encouraged to attend.

High School Registration: Parents should have received a letter from the district regarding high school registration. High School counselors will be at Edison February 7^th. Edison's counselor will give course books to students soon to help them select their courses for 9^th grade.

Career Crusing: 8^th graders at Edison participate in a computer program called Career Cruising. This program allows students to explore their interests and helps them figure out what career they might be best suited for.

CU Scholars: This program encourages students to take challenging courses in high school to ensure more choices after graduation. Here is a link for more information https://cuschoolsfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188&Itemid=131

GOOD NEWS

*Congrats to this Edison student who decided to give back: http://www.news-gazette.com/news/education/2012-01-03/essay-winner-puts-words-generous-action.html

*Edison had the lowest discipline referals in the district out of all the middle schools!

*Congratulations to our wrestling and volleyball teams! Our wrestling team attended an invitational tournament in Bloomington on Saturday. The following wrestlers received medals:

Anthony Davis – first

Drake Mingo – 2^nd

Darnell Fleming – 3^rd

Julien Turner – 4^th

Isaiah Unander – 6^th

Our volleyball teams attended the Rantoul Bulldog Invitational on Saturday. Both teams won 1^st place.

January 6

Student Council: Attached is a list of student council meetings and student council officer meetings.

Report Cards: Report cards should be going out within the next 2 weeks.

Community Events: