Office: 605-367-7643

Email: SFSDEdisonOffice@k12.sd.us

Counseling Center: 605-367-8331

Fax: 605-367-8457

Newsletter Date:

February 1, 2020

Volume 1, Issue 7

Heart & Soul is coming to Edison this spring!

Heart and Sole is a transformational physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 6th to 8th grades. We teach life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K run. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.

Registration opens January 6th! - https://www.embe.org/program/heart-sole/

CTE Academy Information

We have one additional day available that students can come to visit the CTE Academy. All middle school students and parents are welcome to attend on February 11th from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Parent/Teacher Conferences/Career Fair)

HS registration!!

February 7th – 8th graders will register with their high school counselors during 7th period

7th grade registration will be in the beginning of March during science classes and 6th grade registration will be at the end of March during science classes. A form will be sent home with your child and a signature requested.

High School Summer School

Registration is now open for High School Summer School.

-CONNECTIONS is designed to assist students in making a smooth transition to high school by providing connections with math, reading, and writing skills. The class incorporates a variety of activities which provide students with an opportunity to improve their academic skills, as well as to familiarize them with their new high school, expectations, procedures, opportunities available, and organizations/clubs/activities. This is an excellent opportunity for students to get a head start as they enter high school.

Students who successfully complete the class will earn .50 elective credit toward their total high school credits.

The course will include math and language arts units which will help prepare students for high school.

Online Summer School will run at CTE! Please check the link for more information and registration.

http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/schools/summer-school-high-school

Questions? Please contact 8th grade school counselors, Phil Biteler or Sonja Smith

Binders Needed…

Every year we have students that are unable to purchase binders and try to unsuccessfully organize themselves in other ways. We try to help provide students with binders that cannot afford binders and need one.

We can always use more zipper binders to help our students in being more successful. If you would feel the urge to help some of our less fortunate students out, we would appreciate donations of binders to the Counseling Center. OTHER school supplies are also accepted including pens, pencils, folders, pencil pouches, notebooks, composition books, etc.

It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through the school year! Thank you so much for all your help with fall fundraising. The Edison PTO is pleased to see the benefits of all the hard work of students and families in support of our school, especially supporting the major changes to the library this year.

We always welcome new families to join us at our monthly meetings. Our next meeting is Wednesday, Feb 19th.

National School Counseling Week

Celebrate National School Counseling Week from Feb 3rd to 7th. Thank you to Edison Counselors Mrs. Dravland, Ms.Smith, and Mr. Biteler for all your hard work and dedication. You do so much for our school and the students.

Spring Conference Meals--Volunteers Needed

Conferences are fast approaching

· Thursday 4:15pm - 8pm, January 30

· Monday 12:15pm - 4pm, February 3

· Thursday 4:15pm - 8pm, February 6

Thank you so much to Zoup!, located at Louise and 41st! They have generously donated soup and salad for teachers on Monday, February 3rd.

Please help provide delicious meals for staff during these busy nights. Click on the SignUpGenius link for more details and opportunities.

Conference Meal Signup:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAEAC29A0FE3-spring3

Scholastic Bookfair and Edison Spirit Wear Sales--Volunteers Needed

The Scholastic Bookfair and Spirit Wear sales will be located in the Scholastic bookfair kiosk in the gym during conferences. We are looking for volunteers to run the cash registers and sell Spirit Wear.

The online Edison Spirit Wear store will also be open from January 30th to February 7th at: https://edisoncats2020.itemorder.com/

Book Fair/Spirit Wear Volunteer Signup:

signup:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAEAC29A0FE3-scholastic

Fall Fundraiser Pro-Time Pizza Party winners:

Congratulations and thank you! The following teacher PRO-Times had the top three number of participants in the Fall PTO fundraiser. They each win a pizza party.

6th Grade. Mr. Furness

7th Grade. Mr. Iversen

8th Grade. Mrs. Ingalls

Chill on the Hill

February 11

Tubing @ Great Bear for Edison Students

The bus leaves Edison at 4pm and drops back off at 7 pm

More information to follow. If interested in chaperoning, be in touch with one of us members of the PTO through our gmail.

Chill on the Hill form:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/106kwPxCE017Wr2zWGR-cRBNESobqb9UTkK9hYgEbUbQ/edit?usp=sharing

Please join us at our next PTO meeting: Wednesday, February 19th at noon in the conference room! Learn firsthand about what is going on at Edison. We’d love to see you!

Go Cats!

Allison Pay Crawford and Shannon Van Buskirk

2019-20 PTO Co-Presidents

PTO Officers:

Co-President: Allison Pay Crawford

Co-President: Shannon Van Buskirk

Treasurer: Emilie Ng
Secretary: Karen Walters

Contact us

edisonsiouxfalls@gmail.com
www.edisonsf.org
Edison Middle School on Facebook

We are excited to have Edison Middle School take part in the Amazon
Smile program, please consider participating in this to benefit Edison
students.

For the latest info, past minutes of meetings and

budget information, visit our website at edisonsf.org.

Concert Dates~

Make sure your child’s concert dates are on your calendar.

Feb. 25 Band Recital Night in chorus/band rooms 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Feb. 27 & 28 Variety Show in the auditorium 7:00 p.m.

Mar. 14 Band Solo/Ensemble Contest at PHMS 8:00 am–1:00 p.m.

Mar. 24 Brio Concert with 5th grade festival concert 7:00 p.m.

Apr. 3 Brio/Inventions/Jazz Band Tour Day All Day

Apr. 16 EMS Orchestra Concerts in Gym 6:00-6th gr., 6:45-7th gr., 7:30-8th gr.

Apr. 23 EMS Band Concerts in Gym 6:00-6th gr., 6:45-7th gr., 7:30-8th gr.

April 25 Orchestra Contest at Susan B Anthony elementary All Day

Apr. 30 EMS Chorus Concerts in Gym 6th grade – 6:30 p.m. & 7th/8th grade – 7:45 p.m.

May 8 Illuminations Final Concert in auditorium 6:00 p.m.

May 8 Inventions Final Concert in auditorium 7:15 p.m.

Musician of the Month~

Each month the band, orchestra, and chorus areas will each recognize a 6th, 7th, and 8th grader that shows exceptional dedication, responsibility, and character each and every day.

Musicians of the month for JANUARY are:

Band: Julia Crotty(8) Sarah Ulin(7) Naomi Jespersen(6)

Chorus: Jacklyn Mollison/Sonnet Gripkey(8) Addyson Herman/Jenna Cwach(7)

Chloe Pliska/Summer Schmaltz(6)

Orchestra: Peter Jal(8) Autumn Lacher(7) Grant Wiessner(6)

Congratulations Band Students!~

Congratulations to Laura Ge, Kyan Carlson, Nadia Roux, Zachary Kemnitz, Clark Egland, Connor Sergeant, Meena Broveleit, Jacob Pagone, Hudson Weber and Sarah Ulin for being selected to represent Edison at the South Dakota Middle School All-State Band! They were chosen through state-wide competitive tryouts and will be performing a concert in Mitchell on March 6-7. We are so proud of all the students who tried out. Thanks for your hard work and dedication! Music for next year’s tryouts will be posted at sdmea.net on or around May 1st.

Also Congratulations to Zach Kemnitz and Meena Broveleit for being selected to represent Edison at the South Dakota Middle School All-State Jazz Band! They were chosen through state-wide competitive tryouts and will be performing a concert in Mitchell on February 7-8. Way to go Zach & Meena!

High School Band Auditions~

Students are not required to audition for band classes and marching band at the Sioux Falls public high schools; however, students may choose to audition for an upper level band class instead of the normal Freshman Band. Audition music is available for LHS. Students are encouraged to get help on their music in private lessons or from Mr. Rygg/Mr. Eckart.

7/8th Bands Recital Night February 25th~

This features all 7/8th grade band students performing small group music that we learn in class in January and February. Students will be assigned into groups, but may also play solos or form their own small groups. Each will be assigned a ten-minute time slot to perform and receive a constructive critique. Time slots will be assigned in late January. This is a required performance for all 7th and 8th grade band students. We encourage families and friends to come hear us and join the fun!

7/8th Grade Band Solo/Ensemble Day~

We are looking for 7th and 8th grade band students who would like to have fun playing and earn extra credit! Your student has the option of playing at Solo/Ensemble Day on Saturday, March 14 at Patrick Henry Middle School. They perform solos and/or small group music in public and receive a rating and constructive comments/critique. The time commitment is only about a half-hour on that morning. There is a small fee for each event ($3 per solo, $2 per person in an ensemble) to help defray costs of judging, etc. Join the fun, play with friends if you wish, and earn extra credit for band!

Variety Show Performances!~

Plan to attend the Edison Variety Show at 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 27 or 28, 2020. All seats are $4. Tickets will only be sold at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

There will be a student show on February 28 at 4:00 p.m. for Edison students and staff. Admission for the student show is $1.

Congratulations Orchestra Students!

Congratulations to Clara Carlson, Sonnet Gripkey, Jacob Pagone, Jackson Klawonn, Meena Broveleit, Nadia Roux, Josephine Moneke, Sarah Ulin, and Hannah Basel for making the All State Orchestra! This is the fourth year that All State Middle School orchestra is taking place and these amazing students were chosen through state-wide competitive tryouts and will be performing a concert in Rapid City in February. They are some of the best orchestra students in the state of South Dakota! Way to go!

Brio Events~

*All Brio students have a list of the Brio events for the rest of the year. PLEASE ask your student about it and get the events on your calendar. Thank you!*

Orchestra Contest~

Your student will have the option of performing in a small group contest where they play in front of a judge and get a rating on how well they perform. Contest is not until April 25, however, we will choose music soon to start working on. We will help students choose music during orchestra class.

Private Lessons~

Now is a great time of year to consider starting private lessons on your instrument/voice. Individual lessons with a skilled teacher are a great way to learn, grow, and excel as a musician. The private lesson list can be found on the Edison Music Dept. website at http://emsmusicdept.weebly.com/private-instructors-list.html

Cleaning Your Closets?

The Sioux Falls School District is always on the lookout for donations of gently-used band and orchestra instruments. Given our funding challenges, this is a great way to increase our instrument supply and allow more students to play in band and orchestra. Please contact Mrs. Sip or Mr. Rygg for more information.

Sign Language Interpreter~

Please notify your child’s director if you need a sign language interpreter for the spring concert. Notify the director at least ONE MONTH before the concert date. (Concert dates and director emails are included in this ECHO.)

Ensemble Schedule~

Jazz Band meets Monday and Wednesday mornings from 7:40 – 8:40 a.m.

Wind Ensemble meets Thursday mornings from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.

Brio meets Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:10 – 8:45 a.m.

Inventions meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:40 – 8:45 a.m.

Illuminations meets Monday mornings from 7:40 – 8:45 a.m.

Edison Music Department Website~

The Edison Music Department has a website! Refer to this website for information and dates.

http://emsmusicdept.weebly.com/

“Like” us on Facebook!~

Edison Music Department has a Facebook page! This page will be used for informational purposes only. You can check concert dates, rehearsal dates, practicing tips, etc. on our page. We will NOT have any pictures of students posted, it will strictly be used for getting information out to you!

The page is: www.facebook.com/EMSMusicDept

There are other Edison schools out there so check before you “like” our site!

Band directors

• Jason Rygg - Jason.Rygg@k12.sd.us

• Tim Eckart – Tim.Eckart@k12.sd.us

Chorus directors

• Amber Sundvold – Amber.Sundvold@k12.sd.us

• Mollie Turbak – Mollie.Turbak@k12.sd.us
  

Orchestra directors

• Stacy Sip – Stacy.Sip@k12.sd.us

• Shannon Abels – Shannon.Abels@k12.sd.us

“Music is what feelings sound like.” ― Georgia Cates

Did you know that your student can check their library account from home? All it takes is computer (or even phone) and an internet connection. When your child logs into their account, they can do the following:

• See how many books they have checked out and when they are due
• See if they have any books overdue or have fines (including the amount of the fine)
• Renew a book
• Put a book on hold

Videos with directions for logging into library accounts as well as how to videos regarding the list above can be found at http://www.catsread.com/how-do-i.html.