Edison Middle School PTSA Announcements
306 West Green Street
Champaign, IL 61820-5099
Phone: (217) 351-3771 Fax: (217) 355-2564
Edison’s Mission
It is our mission at Edison Middle School to work collaboratively to place the focus on the academic, social, and emotional needs of each individual student first and ensure that ALL students are prepared for post-secondary education.
Important Dates:
March 20: ½ Day P/T CONFERENCES
March 21: NO SCHOOL P/T Conferences
March 24-28: SPRING BREAK
February 27
Trade Up: Attached is the registration form for the Trade-Up 2014 hands-on learning event to be held at the Parkhill Applied Technology Center at Parkland College. This event will take place on Tuesday, April 29 for interested middle school/junior high students (grades 6-8). Trade-Up 2014 will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Due to the hands-on nature of the event, each school will be limited to 18 students. Please read the information sheet, fill out the attached form and return it to the EFE office by Friday, March 28 via e-mail (nelder@efe.k12.il.us) or fax (217-355-1396). If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact me.
February 25
Let’s go to the Movie: Edison students who meet the ISAT movie criteria will be going to Savoy 16. The ISAT movie criteria is attached.The movie will be announced on March 5. If you have any questions please contact Jackie Borchardt (borchaja@champaignschools.org)
Big Thanks: Thanks to all our dance volunteers who helped out with Fridays dance. Students had a fun time and we appreciate all your help!
February 21
Survey: During the week of March 3 – March 7, Edison Middle Schools will have the opportunity to participate in the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS). There is nothing that needs to be signed or returned if you want your child to participate. However, if you do not want your child to participate in this survey, please fill out the form below and have your student return it to their social studies teacher. Even if you allow your child to participate, every student will also be given the choice to participate or not. Please see that attached letter for more information.
National Junior Honor Society: Applications for the Edison chapter of the National Junior Honor Society are now available on the Edison web-site and in the main office. Applications are due to Mr. Cain by February 28, 2014. Current National Junior Honor Society members do not need to complete the applications for this year, but should contact Mr. Cain about their 2013 community service hours. If there are any questions please contact Mr. Cain at cainza@champaignschools.org or 351-3771.
YEARBOOK committee needs candid pictures!
Band
Strings
Boys' basketball
Girls' basketball
Musical Rehearsals
Choir
Volleyball
Wrestling
We could also include fieldtrip, dance, or special event candids.
Please email photos or send an invite or disc to Mrs. Easton eastonka@champaignschools.org
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