Edison Intermediate School
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December, 2000 Newsletter
Volume 7 Issue 4
| A LETTER FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
Cheryl A. O'Brien Principal As parents of Edison Intermediate School students and supporters of education, we know that you will be pleased to learn that plans are underway to make significant improvements to Westfield High School. Thanks to the efforts of a Citizens Advisory Committee, a recommendation has been made to construct an addition and make a number of renovations to WHS. These improvements are needed to update outmoded facilities as well as to accommodate the 500 additional students who will be coming to Westfield High School in the next five years. The proposed addition will house thirteen new science rooms with sufficient space for the technology essential to a first class science program. Current science rooms can be renovated to provide ten additional classrooms. In addition, major improvements are proposed for the auditorium, gyms and art studios. The addition of a women's athletic facility to Kehler Stadium has also been recommended in order to accommodate the needs of our female athletes. For those with internet access who would like more information and a virtual tour of the high school, go to http://westfieldnj.com and click on "school bond information." Among the young people who will be most directly affected by these improvements are Edison's current students. If the project goes ahead as recommended, our current 8th graders will be sophomores when the project is complete and they will have the benefit of the improved facilities for three of their high school years. Edison's 6th and 7th graders will have these benefits throughout their entire high school experience. The New Jersey Department of Education has accepted our plans and will provide approximately $6.5 million in funding toward the projected $21,495,000 cost of the project. We will ask the people of Westfield to consider a bond proposal on Tuesday, December 12. The Board of Education and the State of New Jersey have approved the recommendations of the Citizens Advisory Committee. The future of our high school is now up to Westfield voters. Please take the time to vote on Tuesday, December 12. ******************************************************* PRESIDENTS' MESSAGE Greetings to all for a happy holiday season. Are you ready????????????????? December-Hard to believe-just a few short weeks until 2000 ends-remember all lasts year's New Year's hype!!!!!! That was a whole year ago!!!!! Time is just moving along! Our wish for all our students, families, administration, faculty, and staff, is for a peace filled and joy filled holiday season!!!!!!!!!! We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our honor roll recipients that received ices for regular honor roll and make your own ice cream sundaes for distinguished honor roll on Tuesday, December 5 at dismissal. . It appears to have been a success. This was to replace the bagel breakfast recognition due to numerous complaints. This new form of recognition appears to have been well received and was appreciated by the students. Turnout for all three grades parent visitation days hit an all time high. Thanks for all your support. As parents, we can understand a little bit better the rigors of the middle school day, and all that comes with it by seeing it firsthand!!!!!! If you missed it this year, don't worry, it's an annual activity. We did hear comments about the timing of the days, we will be looking more closely at next year's calendar, not to be too close to a holiday for one, and possibly visiting on a half day. Any other comments or suggestions please don't hesitate to contact us. Lastly, and most importantly, please remember to vote on December 12, 2000. 2PM-9PM for the Bond. Our middle schoolers now will be the ones to benefit from it's passing! Respectfully Submitted, Claire Hughes and Donna Perch email address: edisonpto@westfieldnj.com Please feel free to contact us with any comments, suggestions, etc. MARK YOUR CALENDAR: NEXT PTO MEETING - PASTA NIGHT WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31, 2001 @ 7PM. ******************************************************* PLASTIC GROCERY BAG RECYCLING PROGRAM AT EIS ENDING DEC. 22, RESTARTING FEBRUARY 5 We've had an overwhelming response to the grocery bag recycling program! Thank you! We are going to stop collecting bags before winter break so that we can catch up with what we already have. It takes a lot of time to process the bags and the club members have been doing an outstanding job, but we are still swamped!!! Encourage your child to join the environmental club. This bag recycling program takes a lot of people helping to make it a success. We meet Mondays after school until 4 pm in room 225. We are planning on taking some trips throughout the year and money we raise from the recycling program can be put toward any activities we want to do. Thank you for your efforts! Carrie Somers ****************************************************** SGA The Student Government Association is "snow" excited about the month of December. Our holiday dances will be held on Friday, December 15. The sixth grade dance is 4-5:30 and the seventh/eighth grade dance is 7-9. Both dances are held in the cafeteria Tickets are $3.00 in advance and $5.00 at the door. Tickets will be sold during lunch. Keep in mind that dances are for Edison students only. Also, please make arrangements for your child to be picked up promptly at the end of the dance. The SGA will also sponsor a food drive this month for those in need. Please encourage your child to bring in canned or non-perishable items to donate. As an added incentive, all items donated will be worth 2 points for your child's grade level. These points will be tallied and count for points toward our always anticipated Spirit Week in February. Don't forget our open gym nights, held the first Wednesday of each month from 6-8pm. For only $1.00 students can come shoot hoops. December 6 is our next open gym night. Eighth grade parents....it's never too soon! We will be starting to think about the eighth grade dance in January...details to come later. Also, mark your calendar. The 8th grade YMCA bash will be held at the Westfield Y on January 27, 8-11pm. The SGA would like to wish the entire Edison community happy and healthy holiday season. Season's Greetings! ****************************************************** WESTFIELD BOND VOTE DECEMBER 12 Key Improvements Recommended for Westfield High School
* NEW: 13 Science labs, 6 classrooms, 2 art rooms & 5 Special Education rooms * RENOVATIONS: Classrooms, auditorium, gymnasium, hallways & cafeteria * EQUITY: Girls athletic facility at Kehler stadium * SAFETY: Handicapped accessibility & improved ventilation for instrumental music room. * SERVICE: Expanded Guidance & Child Study Team offices Almost one-third of project costs will be funded by the state: $6.5 million! Vote December 12, 2000 2 - 9PM ******************************************************* THE CRAFT CLUB The Craft Club had a great November meeting! We made decorative turkeys and pilgrims that could be used for centerpieces. Everyone had a great time! Our next meeting will be December 12th at 3:00PM in room 201. We will be making glowing candles which make great gifts for the holidays. If you are interested in joining the Craft Club for our next meeting please see Miss Wason, Mrs. Pace, Mrs. Vgos or Miss Stypa for details. ******************************************************* GEOGRAPHY BEE The annual National Geography Bee will take place during the first week in January 2201. All Social Studies classes will conduct a Bee within their own classrooms and send a representative to the preliminary bee. The semi-final will be Friday, January 5th and the finals on Monday, January 8th. School winners will take a test for further advancement in the National Competition. ******************************************************* FRENCH CLUB In honor of St. Catherine's Day, French Club members decorated hats and wore them to school in late November. Nice job! On December 19th, the French Club will be hosting their annual Holiday Social. Activities include "Name the Matisse," "Cheese Tasting," and a scavenger hunt. I hope all will attend! ****************************************************** SHOP ON-LINE AND EARN MONEY FOR EDISON! Avoid the crowds and spread some holiday cheer right from your own home by shopping on-line at www.4mycommunity.com. Every gift you purchase earns money for The Edison PTO! Here's all you need to do: 1. Go to www.4mycommunity.com 2. Type in Edison's zip code 07090 3. Click on Thomas Edison Intermediate School At the Thomas Edison Intermediate School Web Village page you'll find a list of merchants covering all kinds of categories ? food, gifts, hobbies and collectibles, jewelry and accessories, health and nutrition, home and living, kids and family, office supplies, computers and electronics, educational supplies, beauty and fragrance, clothing and apparel books, music and video, flowers and cards, games and toys, bargains and more. Every purchase you make will get up to 20% earnings for the EIS PTO. Invite your friends, family, supporters and colleagues to visit our web village and shop and browse on-line! ***************************************************** Remember to Vote Tuesday, Dec.12 Westfield School Bond Referendum PROPOSED WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS To accommodate a 36% increase in high school enrollment in the next five years and to update the high school to adequately prepare students for the future, the Westfield Board of Education approved the Citizens Advisory Committee's recommendations to include these additions & renovations to Westfield High School: * 13 new science labs. * 6 new classrooms and 10 renovated classrooms. * 2 new art rooms and 2 upgraded existing art rooms. * Handicapped accessibility to basement music rooms and improved ventilation/storage. * 5 new small group Special Education instructional areas. * Additional computer lab. * Extended cafeteria space & air-conditioning for current cafeteria. * New seating, sound, lighting and air-conditioning for auditorium. * Renovated foods classroom. * Expanded offices for Guidance, Child Study Team, Student Council & Administration. * New bleachers, refinished gym floors and additional gym storage. * New lighting, floor and ceiling tiles in hallways. * Teacher workrooms. * New girls locker/training room complex at Kehler Stadium. 50 additional lockers for boys at WHS. STATE CONSTRUCTION FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME! The state will fund $6.5 million of the $21.5 million in estimated costs. Estimated annual tax increase for the average Westfield home will be $126. Check the http://westfieldnj.com website; highlight "schoolbond". Take an on-line tour of the proposed WHS projects! POLLS OPEN 2 to 9 pm December 12, 2000 ******************************************************* WESTFIELD RECITAL SERIES 2000-2001 January 17, 2001 February 14, 2001 March 21, 2001 Westfield High School, Room 121 promptly at 7:30pm ****************************************************** WESTFIELD Y ACTIVITIES Call the Westfield Y at (908) 233-2700 or email y@westfield.org. SKATING/SKATEBOARDING Need a place to skate? At Roosevelt Intermediate School the Y provides a safe environment for skating for interested middle school students from both middle schools.. Obstacles included rae ramps, boxes, rails and quarter pipes. Must have helmet, skateboard or rollerblades. Fees per session (January 8 to March 2; March 5 to May 4; May 7 to June 15) Mondays $34 Wednesdays $36 Fridays $38 GAMING AT THE Y Pit your wit and ingenuity against others in collectible card games such as Magic the Gathering, Historical and Fantasy, War Games. New games taught as well as miniature construction and painting. Ages 10 Every Friday 7-10:00PM $5 for silver members, $35 for basic. FRIDAY YOUTH NIGHT AT THE Y 6th-12th grade students are invited to drop in at the Y on Friday nights to hang out and have fun. Open gym, open swim (teens only!). Other activities include drama, crafts, gaming and more. Free to Silver members; $2 basic members, $3 nonmembers. Questions? Call the Teen Department at the Y at x 270. Special events to be announced. DRAMA CLUB Learn everything from producing a play to acting techniques, singing and set designing. The session will culminate with a performance on the Roosevelt stage! Mon., Wed., Fr., 3-6:00PM. Fee: $205
HOLIDAY VOCAL CONCERT ON DECEMBER 14 AT EDISON The Edison Music Department is presenting their annual Winter Vocal Concert at 7:30 PM in the auditorium on Thursday, December 14. Take time out from this hectic time of year to hear the beautiful program of vocal music that the Edison vocal teachers, Ms.Reynolds and Ms. Smith-Morasso, prepared for your enjoyment. It will be a wonderful musical evening and we look forward to having you join us. We do ask that as a courtesy to other concert goers as well as to performers, that you do not make or receive cell phone calls in the auditorium. In an emergency, please leave the auditorium and go to the main office to make your call. ************************************************************* PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE TODAY FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM. ************************************************************ 8TH GRADERS TO TAKE GEOMETRY APTITUDE TEST Next week, Wednesday, Dec. 20 and Thursday, Dec. 21, the Iowa Geometry Aptitude Test will be administered to all eighth graders taking Algebra I, Part II or Algebra I, Part II/Geometry strand during their regular math class period. This is one of the c iteria used to determine ninth grade math class placement. It is a 55-question multiple-choice aptitude test, for which there is no preparation. It provides one indication of a student's expected success in geometry.
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