Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements
306 West Green Street
Champaign, IL 61820-5099
Phone: (217) 351-3771 Fax: (217) 355-2564
May 2
- Computer Club: The Computer Club will be taking a walking field trip to Volition to see how computer games are made May 12 from 9-11am.
- RC Club: The field trip for the RC Club to fly the plane will be the morning of May 16th 8-11:45am. A rain/wind date will be the following day. Pick up permission slips at Tuesday or Thursday's RC meetings and please return it to Mrs. Jacob's desk ASAP to reserve your space.
- Edison Middle School Band: presents "Day in the Park" Head out with family and friends to Hessel Park on Saturday, May 7 at 3 pm for the annual end of the year concert with performances by the 6th, 7th and 8th grade concert bands, plus Jazz 1, Jazz 2 and Jazz 3. Concessions available. Action inflatables for the kiddos, too! $1 per ride or $5 for unlimited games. See the attached flyer for more details. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Edison Middle School Auditorium. For more information, please contact Dena Bagger at denabagger@aol.com or 493-9561.
- Pony Baseball: for 13 & 14 year olds through the Champaign Park District - Tryouts will be Monday May 9, 6:30pm at Zahnd Pony Field. Any player interested in playing must attend the tryout. No pre-registration is required. For those that make the team registration will be done that week. Registration fee will be listed in the Summer FunFormation Guide. Depending upon the number of people trying out the Champaign Park District will have either one or two teams. Teams will play games in the Rantoul Sandy Koufax Pony League. Practices in Champaign at Spalding and Zhand Pony Fields.
- 8th Grade Graduation: Will be on Friday May 27th at 9am. Mark it on your calendars!
April 29
Tuesday one dozen bagels (4 people) 16 oz. containters of spreadable cream cheese (4 people) large jugs of orange juice (2 people)
Friday large bags of salad mix (4 people) bottled salad dressing (2 people) desserts (4 people) |
7th Grade Fieldtrip this Wednesday, May 4!!!
Don't forget:
Bring a brown-bag lunch
Drop your child off at 7am
Pick your child up around 5:20pm
- Important Meeting: Beth Shepperd would like to address the PTSA, parents and community at a meeting on May 10th. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Edison Library. With the resignation of Carmela David, the district is starting the process to find a replacement. Ms. Beth Shepperd would like to meet with parents to establish a principal profile that will be used in the interview process. Please see attached press release
- Intramurals:
Bowling intramural is this Thurs. at Old Orchard. If you are interested please see Ms. Borchardt for a permission slip.
The cost will be $3.75 per game. We will bowl only one game this time. Another bowling date is May 12.
If you are interested in flag football intramural please stop by Ms. Borchardt's room to pick up a permit.
Schedule for intramurals can be found on the athletic bulletin board outside room 122
Golf: if you are interested in participating in the IESA golf tournament on Sept. 10 please pick up one of the fliers on the athletic bulletin board outside room 122. You must have a current physical, Champaign Unit 4 form and written proof of insurance turned in to Ms. Borchardt by Aug. 22,
If you are interested in attending the Brian Cook basketball camp you can pick up a flier outside room 122 on the athletic bulletin board.
The athletic banquet is Monday, May 2 at Stone Creek Church in Urbana. If you have not picked up a flier about the banquet please go see Ms. Borchardt in room 122.
If you are interested in trying out for or participating in athletics for next year please stop by the athletic bulletin board outside room 122 to obtain a Champaign Unit 4 form, an IESA physical form (which you take to the doctor) and a list of all the athletic deadlines for next year.
The following students need to go to room 122 at this time:
- CU Schools Foundation Celebrates: 5 of Our Public High School Alumni at 2011 Gala The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation will celebrate the accomplishments of five of our public high school alumni on Saturday, May 7 at the 2011 CUSF Gala at the IHotel. Three different awards will be presented: Distinguished Alumni Award, Local Hero Award and the Local Business Community Impact Award. The 2011 CUSF Gala will be on Saturday, May 7 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the IHotel and Conference Center, Champaign and is open to the public with advance ticket purchase. For tickets or additional information visit: www.CUSchoolsFoundation.org and click on the "2011 Gala Event" link or call 217-398-2873. Proceeds from ticket sales support the mission of CUSF.
- Principal David Leaving: Principal David will not be returning to Edison Middle School next year. Attached is her goodbye letter. Thank you for your service Mrs. David, you will be missed!
- Athletics:
1. Any current 6th or 7th grade student who is interested in participating in XC, Baseball, Basketball, Wrestling and/or volleyball will need to pick up the following three forms:
a. Champaign Unit 4 form
b. IESA physical form (you take this form to the doctor)
c. 2011 – 2012 flier which lists all the deadlines for physicals
The forms can be found on the athletic bulletin board outside room 122 All forms are attached
2. If you are interested in participating in the IESA Golf state tournament please see Ms. Borchardt for the information. You must be registered by Aug. 22 and have a current physical on file to participate. If you love to golf this is an excellent opportunity to play one of the best courses in Chicago.
4. Summer opportunities:
a. Edison will be hosting a basketball camp for current 6th and 7th grade boys. Stay tuned for dates, times and cost.
b. On the athletic bulletin board outside room 122 fliers for Girls fast pitch, Centennial volleyball camp, and Summer Sports through the park district which include fast pitch, basketball, fencing, Lacrosse. British soccer and bowling Can be found on the athletic bulletin board outside room 122
- Dyslexia Presentation: I have attached a flyer for a presentation by Susan Barton, dyslexia expert. The presentation will be on May 19 at Faith Methodist Church, and seats may be reserved at the website listed on the flyer.
Dates: Just a note to let you know about some upcoming important dates and meetings:
Monday, May 2, 2011 6:30 PM Meeting of the Key Communicators Network at Kenwood Elementary School
Thursday, May 12, 2011 7:00 PM Facility Meeting regarding the future of Dr. Howard Elementary at Dr. Howard
Monday, May 23, 2011 6 PM Special meeting of the board; topic is land for Central High School
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Last Day of School – Regular Calendar Schools
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Last Day of School – Balanced Calendar Schools
Community Events:
May 9-31 Elementary and Middle School registration for 1st -8th
graders wishing to transfer
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