Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements
306 West Green Street
Champaign, IL 61820-5099
Phone: (217) 351-3771 Fax: (217) 355-2564
November 4
- Important Letter: Attached is an important letter from Interim Superintendent Robert Malito and School Board President Sue Grey.
- Computer Club: There will a Computer Club meeting Monday, Nov. 7th right after school.
- PTSA Meeting: The next PTSA meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 8th at 7pm in the Edison Library. Informal gathering time is 6:45pm and all are welcome to attend.
- Volleyball Clinic @ Central: Sunday November 6th Ages 6-8th grade. Central HS; West Gym.
Clinic 1--Passing/Digging and Serving: 4-5:30pm
Clinic 2-- *Hitting and Blocking: 5:30pm-7pm Clinic 3-- Setting: 7-8pm
*15 Minutes of Plyometrics included in Hitting/Blocking Clinic.
$20 per clinic.
- Chess Fest: This Fall's ChessFest will be held on Sunday November 6th at Jefferson. Attached are a flyer and entry form. We hope to see you on the 6th.
- See below in Community Events for info on a baseball clinic
November 3
- NSBE Jr: N.S.B.E. Jr. is an after school club that is sponsored by the National Society of Black Engineers. Although they have been meeting on Wednesdays, they have decided to meet instead on Thursdays after school starting November 10. For more information, please see the NSBE Jr. attachment. Permission slips may be turned in to Mrs. Mastny or Mr. Freeman at Edison.
- Applefest for the Staff: The PTSA is organizing Applefest for the Edison staff on Thursday, November 10th. We're looking for donations of all things apple: apple cider, apple doughnuts, sliced apples and caramel dip, apple-cinnamon tea…etc. The goodies will be set out in the teachers' lounge for the staff to enjoy throughout the day. Please e-mail Lynnette Dodds at lynnette24@sbcglobal.net if you have something you'd like to donate.
November 2
- Thanksgiving Family Feast and Movie Night! Edison students and families are invited to attend a dinner and a movie at Edison. Friday November 18th from 6-8pm. Dinner will be at 6pm. Movie will begin in the auditorium at 7:15pm. RSVP by November 4th. (Donations are accepted but not required). Attached is the RSVP (Spanish form provided too).
- Athletic Events for the Week:
GBB=girls basketball
BBB = boys basketball
Tues., Nov. 1 BBB at Normal Kingsley, 4:30 pm
Wed., Nov. 3 BBB vs Normal Chiddix, 4:15 pm
Thurs., Nov. 4 GBB vs Jefferson, 4:15 pm (students and parents are encouraged to wear RED)
- Future Freshmen Night: Attached is a flyer for 8th grade students/families inviting them to attend Future Freshman Night on January 11th. Event is held at Centennial High School in Aldridge Auditorium from 7-8:30 pm
- Reflections Deadline Extended: National PTA Reflections Program: NEW DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 15th. The Reflections program encourages students to explore their artistic talents inspired by a specific theme. This years Reflections theme is "Diversity Means."
Visit the following web-site for entry forms and participation rules. http://www.ptareflections.org/cs/about_reflections All entries must be completed by 3:30pm, November 15th. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Easton at <eastonka@champaignschools.org>
- Volleyball and Wrestling Info
Anyone interested in trying out for wrestling or volleyball must have the required paperwork turned in to Ms. Borchardt by Thurs., Nov. 10. The required paperwork includes:
1. Current physical
2. Completed Champaign Unit 4 form
3. Copy of insurance card/medical card
Please see Ms. Borchardt (room 122) if you are not sure if you have the required paperwork turned in.
Wrestling and volleyball tryouts will begin on Monday, Nov. 28
6th grade girls can try out for the 7th grade IESA volleyball team. Coach Taylor can keep 0, 1, 2,3, 4 or 5 of the sixth graders who tryout.
Wrestling includes 6th, 7th and 8th graders from Edison, Jefferson and Franklin.
- Lots of Ways to Earn Money for Edison: At County Market You can sign up for OR register your current County Market Max Card for Education to Edison Middle School, the number is #331. Remember even if you have already registered this needs to be updated annually.
Target has a similar reward program called Take Charge for Education. Simply apply for a Target charge (Red Card)/debit card, get approved, and Target donates 1% of your Red Card/Target Debit card purchases to your school. Here is the link for more info and to apply http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-005157 If you already have a Target charge/debit you can still earn money for Edison. With holiday shopping coming up this is a great and EASY way to help Edison Middle School!
Schnucks has a similar program. Sign up for an e-scrip card or use current one and you can help Edison earn money. This does not interfere with their gas rewards program.
- Edison Spirit Wear If you missed your chance to order Edison Spirit wear at registration, the final order for the school year will be taken from now until Nov 18th, order form is attached. These are the red tees and hoodies and gray sweats. Simply submit your order form along with payment in an envelope marked "spirit wear" to the office. The apparel will be ready early in December and will be distributed to your student, so be sure to indicate student name and grade level. If you have any questions, contact Jo Lynne Clauson at joclauson@comcast.net
- PE Clothing: Parents you can still order PE clothes for your student. Attached is the order form. Submit your order form along with payment in an envelope marked PE Clothes to the office.
- Community Events: Coach Joe Yager is bringing a former MLB player and current scout to town for a special one-day camp. Lou Collier will provide instruction on defense and hitting. For the older players he will also share his experience with what types of things scouts look for when evaluating young players. There is a cut off at 14 student per camp. This is a great opportunity for "small group" instruction and there are still some spots available in all sessions.
Sunday, Nov 6th
Location : Reynolds towing 1417 Kenyon Road, Urbana
8-10yo - 8:30 -9:30 am (one-hour $35)
11-14yo - 10am-noon (two hours - $40)
15-18yo - 12:30-2:30 pm (two hours $40)
Please contact Joe Yager at yager20@gmail.com
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