E D I S O N M I D D L E S C H O O L

Issue 1, August 2019

Dear Edison Parents, Guardians, and Students, On behalf of the administration and staff at Edison Middle School, I want to

welcome you back to a new school year. We look forward to the return of students, and we want to send a special welcome to our sixth graders and their families – we are glad you are here and joining the Edison Family!

I am proud to say that I have spent my entire career, 25 years, in the Sioux Falls School District. The SFSD does a wonderful job concentrating on the entire child and fosters a well-rounded student through meeting their academic, social, and emotional needs. At Edison Middle School, we focus on creating a sense of commu-nity and collaboration while fostering the student’s sense of exploration through academics and co-curricular activities. We look forward to building on those oppor-tunities by continuing to provide all students with outstanding academic and co-curricular opportunities.

For new families or sixth grade parents/guardians who are not familiar with Edison Middle School, our mascot is the CATS. Each one of the teams, usually about 110-120 students per team, is named after a CAT. We have a day set aside called Catapult Day/CATS Rally for all sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. This is a one-day event to take care of all the pre-school paperwork, etc. Parents/guardians and their students have been assigned times throughout the day in which they should attend. The team times to meet with you can’t be adjusted. This year our Cat-apult Day/CATS Rally is Monday, August 19th from 12:00pm, to the last session for seventh grade concluding at 8:15pm.

By attending this event, you should be able to get everything you need to ensure a smooth start to your child’s school year including the opportunity to meet with your student’s team of teachers. Please make every effort to attend the ses-sion with your family. The session starting times vary depending on grade and alpha of the last name. (See attached handout)

You should plan to spend approximately an hour to complete everything, if you have submitted your online registration before you come to Edison, in addition to the time to meet with your team.

All registration activities will be held in the Edison gym and cafeteria on the first floor. Please use the NORTH doors by the parking lot to enter the building. If a parent/guardian is unable to accompany students on August 19th to Catapult Day/CATS Rally, the parent/guardian must have their online registration submitted no later than Wednesday, August 21st as the first day of school is Thursday, August 22nd.

The beginning of the new school year is a time of excitement and renewal – a time of new goals and possibilities. We also recognize that the new school year can be a time of uncertainty. We hope this newsletter and the upcoming events will alle-viate some of those uncertainties. Please don’t hesitate to call (367-7643), email, or stop by, if you have any questions or concerns. We will see you soon!

by Shane Hieronimus Edison Principal

MON, AUG 19, Noon-8:15pm (see schedule)

• Catapult Day / CATS Rally

THU, AUG 22, 8:55am-3:48pm

• First Day of School

FRI, AUG 30— MON, SEPT 2

• NO SCHOOL—Labor Day

OCT 1, 7, and 10

• Parent/Student Conferences

2101 S. West Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Email:

SFSDEdisonOffice@ k12.sd.us

Counseling Center 605-367-8331

Office

Fax

605-367-7643

605-367-8457

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Dr. Brian Maher Superintendent

Building the Future

By Dr. Brian Maher, Superintendent

. ..PRIMARY HOUSEHOLD PARENTS- please log into the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) at http://

parentview.sf.k12.sd.us to complete the Annual Information Update (Online Registration) for each of your students. This must be

done PRIOR to Edison’s Catapult Day/Open House on August 19th. If you have never logged into the Parent Portal, please call the

Office at 367-7643 to create a parent account. If you do not have access to a computer, computers will be available in the office from

8:00am to 4pm Monday through Friday.

...REPORTING AN ABSENCE – If a student will be absent for any reason, a parent/guardian must call the office at 367-7643

or email SFSDEdisonAttendance@k12.sd.us by 8:45am.

...PICKING UP STUDENTS BEFORE THE SCHOOL DAY IS OVER – A parent/guardian is required to call the office at 367-7643

or email SFSDEdisonAttendance@k12.sd.us with requests for students to leave early. Please notify the office by 8:45am so that stu-

dents can receive dismissal passes when morning announcements begin at 8:55am. This prevents disrupting the classrooms during

the school day. Students are required to sign out and remain in the office until a parent, guardian, or emergency contact arrives in

the office to pick up the student.

...DROPPING OFF STUDENTS LATE/TARDY STUDENTS – A parent/guardian is required to call the office at 367-7643, email

SFSDEdisonAttendance@k12.sd.us, or send a note with the student for late drop-offs; otherwise, students will be marked tardy. Af-

ter the student is tardy three times without notification or a doctor’s note, the student will serve a lunch detention. The student will

continue to serve a lunch detention for each day the student is tardy thereafter. We encourage students to return from medical ap-

pointments with a doctor’s note. Students must sign in and receive a pass from the office before going to class.

tips from the office

How quickly a year flies by! It is hard to believe yet another school year is wrapping

up and that it has been a year since a task force of 30 Sioux Falls taxpayers outlined a construction plan

for the future of Sioux Falls Public Schools!

The summer months are traditionally a busy time for maintenance and construction work in

schools. With students and staff on summer break, custodial crews and contractors have the freedom

to complete their work without noise and construction dust impacting learning. This summer, howev-

er, things are being “throttled up” even more than normal!

Dirt work, footings, and foundation structures are on the “to do” list for two new schools that were overwhelmingly

approved by voters in the $190 Million bond election last September. Thomas Jefferson High School will begin taking shape in

the northwest corner of Sioux Falls, not far from the Career and Technical Education Academy near Madison St. & I-29. On the

other side of town, similar work will begin on Ben Reifel Middle School, just east of Highway 11 and north of 41st Street. Both

schools are set to open in the Fall of 2021.

These two flagship projects define the exciting growth that continues in Sioux Falls and the commitment of residents

who believe in providing a high-quality education for all students. Another large project taking place this summer and sched-

uled to be ready by fall will increase space for the popular music program at Memorial Middle School.

Support of the bond also puts a new elementary school on the docket for 2024 and it makes improvements to 13 oth-

er existing buildings; including finalizing our work on entrance redesigns at two schools for improved safety and security and

adding classrooms, gym space, and music and art rooms at several elementary schools.

This work would not be possible without the support of our community. As your superintendent, I am grateful to

know that Sioux Falls appreciates the value of investing in children. Progressive decisions that support public education result

in a more productive workforce and a more welcoming community for all.

M O N D A Y , A U G U S T 1 9

Catapult Day/CATS Rally is an opportunity for you to give us information, to meet the teachers, and to hear about your child’s classes all in one day. You will receive instructions this summer about completing the Annual Online Registration* process. If this is done be-fore August 19th, your time at Catapult Day will be expedited. Once the Annual Online Registration is submitted, your child will receive his/her schedule, and you will be directed to the team’s CATS Rally location.

During your time at Catapult Day, you will also have your child’s picture taken, get busing information, put money in lunch accounts, gather information about the YMCA’s After School Program, have the opportunity to learn about our PTO, buy spirit wear, buy a year-book, and learn about 7th/8th grade athletics.

While the Catapult Day activities are an open house format, the CATS Rally sessions are specifically scheduled times. During these sessions, you will meet your child’s teachers and find out about the classes that s/he will be taking this year, as well as learn about your child’s team.

While we know that parking will always be an issue, we encourage you to consider walking or biking if you are close enough to Edison. The following schedule is set up to alleviate some of the parking issues. If you are not able to attend during your scheduled grade level time, please plan on attending during the other scheduled grade level time.

P L E A S E

c o n s i d e r

volunteering

Catapult Days/

CATS Rally

Sign up to volunteer at

EMS Catapult Day/CATS Rally!

WE NEED YOU!

6th grade: A-L Catapult Day in main gym, 1:00 – 2:30 (open house format – Café/Gym) CATS Rally, 2:30 – 3:15 (scheduled time) M-Z Catapult Day in main gym, 4:00 – 5:30 (open house format – Café/Gym) CATS Rally, 5:30 – 6:15 (scheduled time)

7th grade: A-L Catapult Day in main gym, 2:00 – 3:30 (open house format – Café/Gym) CATS Rally, 3:30 – 4:15 (scheduled time) M-Z Catapult Day in main gym, 6:00 – 7:30 (open house format – Café/Gym) CATS Rally, 7:30 – 8:15 (scheduled time)

8th grade: A-L Catapult Day in main gym, 12:00 – 1:30 (open house format – Café/Gym) CATS Rally, 1:30 – 2:15 (scheduled time) M-Z Catapult Day in main gym, 5:00 – 6:30 (open house format – Café/Gym) CATS Rally, 6:30 – 7:15 (scheduled time)

Spanish Immersion (All Grades): 1:15—1:30—Meet & Greet with teachers—Room 100 2:15—2:30—Meet & Greet with teachers—Room 100 5:15—5:30—Meet & Greet with teachers—Room 100 6:15—6:30—Meet & Greet with teachers—Room 100

6th Grade CATS Rally Location 7th Grade CATS Rally Location 8th Grade CATS Rally Location

Team 6-1: Jaguars - Auditorium Team 7-1: Panthers - Auditorium Team 8-1: Lions - Auditorium

Team 6-2: Snow Leopards - Library Team 7-2: Cougars – Band Room Team 8-2: Wildcats – Band Room

Team 6-3: Lynx – Band Room Team 7-3: Ocelots - Library Team 8-3: Tigers - Library

Team 6-4: Pumas – Room 100 Team 7-4: Tigrillos - Room 100

SAVE TIME IN LINES!

FORMS AVAILABLE ON SCHOOL WEBSITE & IN THIS EDISON ECHO:

• Lifetouch Picture Packet Options

Also find the following:

• School Supply List

• Athletic Newsletter

• 2019-2020 Edison Events Calendar

catapult day & cats rally

* Annual Online Registration is currently open. If an interpreter is needed, please contact Edison at

(605) 367-7643 or email SFSDEdisonOffice@k12.sd.us

Station 1: Sign-in and registration. The Annual Information Update online registration process must be sub-mitted prior to moving to Station 2. Completing the online registration prior to your arrival will save you time and make the lines go more smoothly.

Station 2: ▪ SFSD Athletic Pass (available for Middle School students only)—$20

▪ Chromebook insurance—$40

Station 3: Purchase a 2019-2020 yearbook—$15

Station 4: ▪ Pick up class schedule and locker assignment/combination

▪ Receive bus information

Station 5: Receive information on sports activities and accident insurance information

Station 6: Put money in your student’s lunch account:

MIDDLE SCHOOL MEAL PRICES FOR 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

Information on free and reduced meals will be available.

Lunch Menus are available on the Sioux Falls School District website.

Station 7: Parent-Teacher group spirit wear, volunteer and fundraising info, and YMCA After School Program

Station 8: School Pictures

Fill out the form for pictures at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch (picture day ID EVT9299HD ) and pay for the picture packet of your choice. Purchasing a picture package is optional, but all students must have their picture taken for school rec-ords (at no charge.). Students must have appropriate school attire to take pictures. (NO HATS, BARE MIDRIFFS, OR T-SHIRTS WITH INAPPROPRIATE PICTURES OR WRITING WILL BE ALLOWED).

BREAKFAST LUNCH

MS Student $2.05 MS Student $3.05

MS Student—Reduced $0.30 MS Student—Reduced $0.40

Adult $2.35 Adult $3.95

MILK MS Student $0.30 Adult $0.35

News from the Counseling Office

Our School’s Anti-Bullying Rules

1. We will not bully others.

2. We will try to help students who are bullied.

3. We will try to include students who are left out.

4. If we know that somebody is being bullied,

we will tell an adult at school & an adult at home.

WEB DAY! All Incoming 6th Graders AUGUST 9th from 8:30 am - Noon at Edison for 6th grade WEB Celebration and Orientation Day

All incoming 6th graders are strongly encouraged to attend this event!

Wear casual clothes and be prepared to HAVE FUN!

WEB is a program in which 8th grade WEB leaders help incoming 6th graders make a smooth transition into

middle school.

Bullying is

when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another per-son who has a hard time de-fending himself or herself.

Becca.Dravland@k12.sd.us Philip.Biteler@k12.sd.us Sonja.M.Smith@k12.sd.us

All 6th (Honors excluded) 7th M-Z (Honors excluded) ALL Honors Program students

7th A-L (Honors excluded) All 8th (Honors excluded)

(605)367-8331 sfsdedisoncounseling@k12.sd.us

NEW family to Sioux Falls and/or Edison Middle School?

Is your child going to be in 7th or 8th grade?

Then…

Welcome back to school! The 2019-20 academic year is going to be a great one at Edison Middle School, with your help. As a parent (or grandparent, aunt, uncle, guardian, etc) of an Edison stu-dent, you are automatically a member of the PTO and a valuable part of this organization of people who support our school.

Why do I need to get involved?

Family involvement at school is very rewarding and im-portant to the success of your child. The PTO needs your voice and commitment in order to provide enriching events and opportunities to our students.

What do we do?

The Edison PTO sponsors and organizes many wonderful events throughout the school year. These include assist-ing with the upcoming Catapult Day, sponsoring school assemblies, “Chill on the Hill”, the End of the Year Fifth Grade party, teacher appreciation week and conference meals. We also use money raised from donations and fundraisers to purchase items for the school and support our teachers. A few examples include the Elkay Water filling stations, choir risers, a projector and screen for the gym, landscaping improvements, teacher lounge updates, auditorium lighting and sound updates and benches for the courtyard.

Does it cost to join?

No, there are no membership fees. However, in order to fund the many events at school, we do accept dona-tions! We will also be hosting the Edison Color-A-Thon Fun Run/Walk Friday, October 4th and catalog sales in late fall. Funds raised will help enrich our student’s learn-ing experiences.

When are the meetings?

Mark your calendars for the third Wednesday of the month at 12 noon in the school office conference room. All are welcome. Just come!

How do I learn more?

Please feel free to contact us at edisonsiouxfalls@gmail.com. You can also visit our web-site at https://edisonsf.org. Again, on behalf of the Edison PTO, welcome to school, we are looking forward to a great year.

Allison Pay Crawford and Shannon Van Buskirk

2019-20 PTO Co-Presidents

Sept 18

Dec 18

March 18

Oct 16

Jan 15

April 15

Nov 20

Feb 19

May 20

3rd Wednesday of each month 12 noon, Edison Middle School

The Edison PTO needs your

help to make Catapult Day a success. There are volunteer shifts from 11:45a-7:30p on Monday, August 19.

Click here to sign up to volunteer for Catapult Day!

Catapult Day is a day to:

Pick up your student’s schedule Fill out student forms (Remember to visit http://

parentview.sf.k12.sd.us prior to Catapult Day to update annual information)

Sign up for activities Take student pictures Reconnect with friends Visit with school administrative staff Buy Edison spirit wear Have a rally to get to know your student’s team

and teachers And more!

For the latest info, past minutes of meetings and budget information, visit our website at edisonsf.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

P T O O F F I C E R S :

Co-President: Allison Pay Crawford Co-President: Shannon Van Buskirk

Treasurer: Emilie Yu Secretary: Karen Walters

CONTACT US

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

All-State Band~ The South Dakota Middle School All-State Band is a special event designed to inspire and encourage top band students from across the state. Tryouts are held in December, but interested students need to start practicing the required music now. For more information, please contact Mr. Rygg or visit http://sdmea.net/ and look under the Events list and MSASB (Middle School All-State Band). We encourage you to give it a try!

All-State Orchestra~

The South Dakota Middle School All-State Orchestra is in its fourth year! The top orchestra students in the state of South Dakota come together to perform for this special event. Au-ditions are held in November, but interested students need to start practicing the required music now. For more infor-mation please contact Mrs. Sip or visit http://sdmea.net/ and look under the Events list for: Middle School All-State Or-chestra. All the information you need and the audition music is there for you!

Inventions/Illuminations Auditions~

Inventions and Illuminations are swing choirs open to 7th and 8th grade chorus students. Those interested in auditioning for these groups should sign up on the door by the chorus room in late August. Auditions will be held after school on Sept. 17, 18, & 19 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the chorus room. Students can audition in groups of 1, 2, or 3. They should come pre-pared with a song of their choice and they will individually sing the first verse of “My Country Tis of Thee”, which we will practice in chorus.

SD Junior Honors Choir~

Seventh and 8th grade singers have the opportunity to audi-tion for the 2020 SD Jr. Honor Choir. Around 175 voices from around the state of SD will be chosen from all the auditions submitted for these choirs. Students in grades 7, 8, and 9 are eligible to be chosen as part of either the mixed choir or the women’s choir. The honor choirs take place January 17 – 18, 2020, in Rapid City, SD. It typically costs $15 to audition and about $150 to participate if you're chosen. More info to come in the next ECHO or watch for info on the music dept. website.

Variety Show~

Got a talent or unique skill you'd like to perform on stage?? Auditions for the Edison variety show will be on December 3, 4, & 5 after school in the auditorium from 4:00- 6:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets will be posted sometime in November by the chorus room. Any Edison student can audition for the variety show. The show will be performed on February 27 & 28, 2020

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Music Notes

Welcome~ The Music Department at Edison welcomes you to a new school year! We are excited to see students returning to band, chorus, and orchestra and are eager to get to know our new students and make music with them. Mr. Rygg and Mr. Eckart are the band directors. Mrs. Sip and Miss Abels are the orchestra directors. Ms. Turbak and Mrs. Sundvold are the chorus directors. You can read more about them on the Edison Music Department website at: http://emsmusicdept.weebly.com/ Please call the school office or e mail any one of us if you have questions.

Band/Chorus/Orchestra!~

These groups meet every other day during the school day. Students can be in two performance groups as they meet on opposite days. Each group performs two evening concerts per year. If you were in band or orchestra last year we hope you continue!! It’s never too late to try chorus if you enjoy singing! If your child did not get signed up for band, chorus, or orchestra last spring please call the Edison office now!

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 in rehearsal. We will always list these students in this section of the Echo. This program starts in September.

Ensemble Schedule~

Jazz Band will be meeting two mornings a week from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Wind Ensemble will meet one morning a week from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Students who audition and are selected for the string ensem-ble, Brio, will be meeting two mornings a week from 8:10 – 8:45 a.m. Students who audition and are selected for the vocal ensem-bles Inventions and Illuminations will meet one-two mornings a week from 7:40 – 8:45 a.m. Audition dates are 9/17, 9/18, & 9/19. **The exact mornings that our ensembles will meet will be determined in the near future.

Make sure your child’s concert dates are on your calendar. PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK DATES BELOW. CONCERT DATES—1ST SEMESTER

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! The Edison Music Department has a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/EMSMusicDept. 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! There are other Edison schools out there, so check before you “like” our site!

Thank you for encouraging your child to participate in Band, Chorus, and Orchestra at Edison! We look forward to making music with them!

Orchestra directors: Stacy.Sip@k12.sd.us Shannon.Abels@k12.sd.us

Band directors: Jason.Rygg@k12.sd.us Tim.Eckart@k12.sd.us

Chorus directors: Amber.Sundvold@k12.sd.us Mollie.Turbak@k12.sd.us

- Sergei Rachmaninov

“Music is enough for a

lifetime, but a lifetime is not

enough for music.”

Music Notes cont.

Edison Music Department Website~ The Edison Music Department has a website! Refer to this website for information and dates. http://emsmusicdept.weebly.com/

Sept. 17, 18, 19 Invention/Illuminations Auditions in the Chorus Room 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Oct. 8 LHS Fall Choir Concert w/8th graders (rehearsal 6 pm) 7:00 p.m. @ LHS

Oct. 15, 16, 17 Brio Auditions in the Orchestra Room 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 22 WHS Fall Choir Concert w/8th graders (rehearsal 6 pm) 7:00 p.m. @ WHS

Oct. 29 RHS Fall Choir Concert w/8th graders (rehearsal 5:20 pm?) 6:00 p.m. @ RHS

Nov. 7 Edison Orchestra Concerts 6th grade–6:00 p.m.

7th grade–6:45 p.m.

8th grade–7:30 p.m.

Nov. 21 WHS Band Concert w/8th graders 7:00 p.m @ WHS

Nov. 22 LHS Band Concert w/8th graders (rehearsal 6 pm) 6:30 p.m. @ LHS

Dec. 3, 4, 5 Variety Show Auditions in the Auditorium 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Dec. 10 Edison Band Concerts 6th grade–6:00 p.m.

7th grade–6:45 p.m.

8th grade–7:30 p.m.

Dec. 12 Edison Chorus Concerts 6th grade – 6:30 p.m.

7th/8th grade – 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 12 RHS Band Concert w/8th graders (7:30 am rehearsal) 7:00 p.m. @ RHS

students using the morning café Parents, the morning café is for students who do not walk to school and whose parents need to go to work. Edison staff will provide limited supervision begin-ning at 8:00 am in the café for a limited number of students. Students who walk to school or do not have an activity that they are involved in are request-ed to not arrive for school until 8:20 am. Doors will not be open from 8:30am to 8:40am unless there is inclement weather or for those arriving to eat break-fast.

students not involved in after-school activities A parent should pick up students who are not involved in after-school activi-ties by 4:30pm. If you are planning on picking your student up after 4:30pm, the student(s) will be required to be in a supervised setting, such as the YMCA Y-Club Navigators.

2019-20 school supply list EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

School begins Thursday, August 22nd

8:55am - 3:48pm

PRO-Time Lists will be posted in the entryways.

PRO-Time teachers will give your student a copy

of their schedule.

This list is a general guideline to use to pur-

chase supplies for your student. Please note

the ** indicates that not all students will need

this item. Your student’s teacher/team will pro-

vide a specific school supply list at the CATS

RALLY, AUGUST 19, 2019.

STAFF NAME ASSIGNMENT

Dan Soper 8th grade Science-Team 8-3

Kristin Anderson 8th grade Biology/Science-Team 8-1

Timothy Furness 6th grade ELA-Team 6-2

Sonja Smith Counselor-Honors Program students

Maria Ponton Spanish/World Language

Steph Asche Cafeteria

Nancy Fenicle Cafeteria

NEW TO OUR BUILDING THIS YEAR:

Description of Item Quantity

Binder: 1 – 1 inch, 3 ring binder 6th Honors only

(not Acc) Binder: 3 Ring Binder 3” - zippered 1

Crayons: Box of 24 Crayons 6th only

Dividers: Subject dividers 1

Earbuds: Earbuds/Headphones for Chromebook 1

Eraser: Large 1

Folders: 2 Pocket Folders 4-6**

Folders: 2 Pocket Folders with fasteners 5**

Glue: Glue Stick .77oz 1-2

Highlighter: Highlighter (any color-yellow preferred) 1

Markers: Basic Markers 6th & 7

th only

Markers: Black Fine Tip permanent marker 2**

Notebook: Composition notebook (100 pages) 1

Notebook: Graph Paper 6th Honors only

Notebook: Spiral Bound notebook (not 6th Honors) 1-3

Paint: Watercolor paint brush 1**

Paper: Loose Leaf paper 1-2 packages

Pencils: #2 Pencils 1-3 boxes

Pencils: Colored, package of 24 1

Pencils: Handheld sharpener for colored pencils 1

Pencils: Pencil Pouch – zippered 1

Pens: 2 Blue*, 2 Black*, 1 Red* *Box

Ruler: Ruler 1**

Scissors: Scissors 1**

Tissues: Tissues for PRO Teacher 1-2 boxes

Wipes: Disinfectant Wipes for PRO Teacher 1

** Several teachers will not require these items 1

Online Registration Troubleshooting cont...

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION

7th & 8th Grade Students

2019-2020 School Year

Reminder:

there are 2 required forms needed before participation

in middle school athletics will be permitted.

Activity Participation Packet – (On-line thru Infinite Campus Portal)

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form – (Paper document – upon comple-

tion bring to the school office.)

Please follow the steps below to get information on how to complete

the on-line packet, as well as, being able to print out the paper doc-

ument for the physical evaluation.

https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/athletics/edison/home

Click on the rectangular box that says:

“List of Required Forms”

The 2019-2020 school year begins on Thursday, August 22nd. Practice for girls’

volleyball, boys’ football, and boys/girls cross country begins on Monday, August

26th. The two required forms, mentioned above, must be completed prior to

your student being permitted to begin practice.

If you’d have any questions, please contact the school office at 367-7643 or Ath-

letic Coordinator, Darwin Brown. Darwin.Brown@k12.sd.us

Fall Sports Sign-Up

Boys Football, Girls Volleyball, Boys/Girls Cross Country

Sign-up for Fall Sports will begin “On-line” on Monday, August 5th.

To sign up, go to the following website:

https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/athletics/edison/home

Once there, click on “The Cat’s Information” on the right

side of the page. (Bookmark this page. J)

Go to: SPORTS SIGN-UPS – 2019-2020

Click on: Football, Volleyball, Cross Country Sign-Up

Once there, click on the appropriate link for the sport you wish

to sign up for; enter the information that is required.

Then click: “Submit”.

The Fall Sports, listed above, begin practice on Monday, August 26th.

Reminder:

There are 2 required forms needed before participation

in middle school athletics will be permitted.

Activity Participation Packet – (On-line thru Infinite Campus Portal)

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form – (Paper document – upon comple-

tion bring to the school office.)

EMS Events for 2019-2020

Aug 26 Cross Country, Football and Volleyball Practice Begins

Aug 29 Picture Make-up Day PRO Time

Sept 3-5 MAP Assessment – 6th, 7th and 8th grade

Sept 5 8th Volleyball Pictures- PM

Sept 6 7th Volleyball Pictures – PM

Sept 9 Cross Country Pictures – PM

Sept 10 8th Football Pictures - PM

Sept 11 7th Football Pictures - PM

Sept 17, 18, 19 Inventions/Illuminations Auditions – Chorus Room -115 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Sept 18 Olweus Kick-off PRO-time

Sept 20 Fall High School Athletic Informational Meetings PRO Time

Oct 1,7, 10 Parent Teacher Conferences (Oct. 1, 10 – 4:15 – 8:00 PM & Oct. 7 12:15 – 4: PM)

Oct 4 Color A Thon 4:00 – 5:30 PM

Oct 4 Picture Retakes 8:55 AM

Oct 14 Girls BB Sign-up Electronically

Oct 16 Metro Cross Country Meet – Yankton Trails 4:15 PM

Oct 15, 16, 17 Brio Auditions -Orchestra Room 4:00-5:30 PM

Oct 21 Wrestling Sign-up Electronically

Oct 23 End of 1st Quarter

Nov 4 Girls Basketball Practice Begins

Nov 7 Orchestra Concerts (6th grade -6:00 PM, 7th grade 6:45 PM, 8th grade 7:30 PM) 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Nov 14 7th Grade Girls BB Pictures (AM) – 8th Grade Girls BB Pictures (PM)

Nov 18 Wrestling Practice Begins

Dec 3, 4, 5 Variety Show Auditions in the Auditorium 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Dec 10 Band Concerts (6th grade -6:00 PM, 7th grade 6:45 PM, 8th grade 7:30 PM) 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Dec 12 6th Grade and 7th/8th Grade Chorus Concerts 6:30/7:45 PM

Dec 16 Boys Basketball Sign-up Electronically

Dec 17-19 MAP Assessment – 6th, 7th and 8th grade

Jan 9 End of 2nd Quarter

Jan 13 Boys Basketball Practice Begins

Jan 14/16 Chill on the Hill – Tentative Dates 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Jan 16 1st Semester Student of the Month Breakfast – Cafeteria 8:00 AM

Jan 16/17 Yearbook Pictures

Jan 20 7th/8th Grade Gymnastics Sign-up Electronically

Jan 27 Metro Finals – Wrestling @OGHS 6:00 PM

Jan 28 8th Grade Boys Basketball Pictures AM

Jan 29 7th Grade Boys Basketball Pictures AM

Jan 30, Feb 3, 6 Parent Teacher Conferences (Jan. 30 & Feb 6 4:15 – 8:00 PM and Feb 3 12:125 – 4:15)

Jan 31 Spring High School Athletic Informational Meetings PRO Time

Feb 11 6th grade NHD School Competition

Feb 14 8th grade NHD School Competition

Feb 24 7th & 8th Girls Gymnastics Begins

Feb 25 Band Recital Night – Band Room 6:30 PM

Feb 27/28 Variety Show 7:00 PM

Mar 5 Regional NHD Competition

Mar 9 Girls and Boys Track Sign-up Electronically

Mar 23 Track Practice Begins

Apr 1 8th Grade Track Pictures PM

Apr 2 7th Grade Track Pictures PM

Apr 3 Brio/Jazz Band/Inventions Tour All Day

Apr 8 State NHD Competition

Apr 16 Orchestra Concerts (6th grade -6:00 PM, 7th grade 6:45 PM, 8th grade 7:30 PM) 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Apr 20-23 Smarter Balanced Assessment – 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

Apr 23 Band Concerts (6th grade -6:00 PM, 7th grade 6:45 PM, 8th grade 7:30 PM) 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Apr 30 6th Grade and 7th/8th Grade Chorus Concerts 6:30/7:45 PM

May 4 Metro Field Meet – 7th @O’G and 8th @HWF (Rain date May 6) 4:30 PM

May 4, 5, 6 MAP Assessment – 6th, 7th and 8th grade

May 5 Metro Track Running Meet @HWF (Rain Date May 7) 4:30 PM

May 8 Illuminations and Inventions Final Concert - Auditorium 6:00/7:15 PM

May 12 8th Grade Poetry Slam – Washington Pavilion

May 13 EMS Fun Run (tentative) 4:00 PM

May 14 2nd Semester Student of the Month Breakfast – Cafeteria 8:00 AM

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 stu-

dents 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 stu-

dents out, we would appreciate donations of binders to the Counseling Cen-

ter. OTHER school supplies are also accepted including pens, pencils, folders,

pencil pouches, notebooks, composition books, etc.

Please still send in clipped box tops that

are not expired. The Box Tops program

is going digital! Download the Box Tops

app and scan your receipts (within 2

weeks of purchase).

A list of eligible products can be found

at https://

www.boxtops4education.com/

Participating-Products-Page. Thank you

for helping to raise extra money for Edi-

son!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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WG Chicken Patty WG Bun BBQ Beef with WG Bun

Vegetable Bar French Fries

Fruit Bar Vegetable Bar

Milk Choices Fruit Bar

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Thai Chicken with WG Rice

Pizza Burger with WG Bun

Philly Steak with WG Bun

*Hot Ham & Cheese with WG Bun

WG Egg Roll Ribbon Fries Baked Seasoned Fries Vegetable Bar Labor Day Break

Vegetable Bar Vegetable Bar Vegetable Bar Fruit Bar

Fruit Bar Fruit Bar Fruit Bar Milk Choices

Milk Choices Milk Choices Milk Choices

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Hamburger with WG Bun WG Hot & Spicy Chicken Ten- Chili WG Fritos BBQ Chicken with WG Bun

Labor Day French Fries Scalloped Potatoes Vegetable Bar Vegetable Bar

Vegetable Bar Vegetable Bar Fruit Bar Fruit Bar

Fruit Bar Fruit Bar Milk Choices Milk Choices

Milk Choices WG Dinner Roll

Milk Choices

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WG Pancakes WG Corn Dog Chicken & Gravy BBQ Ribette with WG Bun Chicken Strips

Scrambled Eggs WG Macaroni & Cheese Mashed Potatoes Vegetable Bar Baked Seasoned Fries

Vegetable Bar Vegetable Bar Vegetable Bar Fruit Bar Vegetable Bar

Fruit Bar Fruit Bar Fruit Bar Milk Choices Fruit Bar

Milk Choices Milk Choices WG Dinner Roll WG Dinner Roll

Milk Choices Milk Choices

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Beef Patty with WG Bun Chili Dog with WG Bun WG Cherry Blossom Chicken Meatball Sub WG Hot Dog WG Grilled Cheese Sandwich

French Fries Vegetable Bar WG Rice Vegetable Bar Tomato Soup

Vegetable Bar Fruit Bar Vegetable Bar Fruit Bar Vegetable Bar

Fruit Bar Milk Choices Fruit Bar Milk Choices Fruit Bar

Milk Choices WG Dinner Roll Milk Choices

Milk Choices

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WG Corn Dog WG Chicken Patty with WG Bun WG Chicken Nuggets WG Fish Wedge WG Dinner BBQ Beef with WG Bun

Vegetable Bar Vegetable Bar Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Baked Seasoned Fries French Fries

Fruit Bar Fruit Bar Vegetable Bar Vegetable Bar Vegetable Bar

Milk Choices Milk Choices Fruit Bar Fruit Bar Fruit Bar

WG Dinner Roll Milk Choices Milk Choices

Milk Choices

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NO SCHOOL

LUNCH PRICES: FULL PAY STUDENT REDUCED PAY STUDENT ADULT PRICE

$3.05 .40 CENTS $3.95

* CONTAINS PORK

BECAUSE OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, MENUS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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