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    • Edgewood Junior High School AnnouncementsSeptember 27, 2024

    EJHS Athletics/Activities
    Week of September 23, 2024

    Monday, September 23
    Scholastic Book Fair – Media Center
    Detention – Room 215 (Straw) 2:30-3:15 pm
    Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
    Edgewood CrossFit 2:30-4 pm
    Volleyball vs Eastern (HOME) – Tickets 6:00 pm
    Football @ Brown County (AWAY) 6:00 pm
    Boys’ Tennis @ Indian Creek (AWAY) 6:00 pm

    Tuesday, September 24
    Scholastic Book Fair – Media Center
    Detention – Room 215 (Straw) 2:30-3:15 pm
    Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
    6th Grade Girls Basketball Open Gym 6:30-8 pm
    Volleyball @ Bedford (AWAY) 6:00 pm

    Wednesday, September 25
    SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – EDGEWOOD DAY!
    Scholastic Book Fair – Media Center
    Detention – Room 111 (Beeman) 2:30-3:15 pm
    Design Lab Club – Room 223 (Design Lab) 2:30-3:30 pm
    Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
    Edgewood CrossFit 2:30-4 pm
    Cross Country vs County Meet (HOME) – Tickets 5:30 pm

    Thursday, September 26
    SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – USA DAY!
    Scholastic Book Fair – Media Center
    Detention – Room 212 (Koontz) 2:30-3:15 pm
    Art Club – Room 216 (Millick) 2:30-3:30 pm
    Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
    Volleyball vs Tri-North (HOME) – Tickets 6:00 pm
    Football @ North Clay (AWAY) 6:00 pm

    Friday, September 27
    Scholastic Book Fair – Media Center
    Dungeons & Dragons 2:30-4 pm
    Horsepower – Room 207 2:30-4 pm
    Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm

    Saturday, September 28

    All events to be held at EJHS unless in red print  

    RESULTS

    Thank you to all the students and teachers who attended last night’s volleyball game. There was an amazing crowd! 7th grade came away with the win after a hard fight of really good volleyball. The 8th grade team lost in the 3rd set. Come out to Batchelor on Monday and support us again!

    INTERESTING FACTS

    It’s illegal to own only one guinea pig in Switzerland.

    GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Softball conditioning will be on Monday next week instead of Tuesday, from 2:45 to 3:45 pm.

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    Hey EJHS!  Another issue of Colts Chronicles is out and ready to view!  Check out the latest in school and pro sports, trends, Crossfit, and more!  Go to Coltschronicles.com!

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    Today is the last day of the book fair! If you want to shop you MUST do so before 1 pm!

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    Please check the table outside the Guidance Office for lost items that might belong to you. Unclaimed items will be donated over Fall Break.

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    EJHS GLOW PARTY – Tickets are on Sale NOW!
    The EJHS PTO invites you to join us on October 25 at the EJHS Fall GLOW PARTY (2:30-5 PM at EJHS)! We will have a DJ in the gym and will be selling pizza, glow items, candy, and drinks in the cafeteria. All proceeds go directly back to support EJHS students and teachers through your EJHS PTO; this event is open to EJHS students only. Pre-sale tickets are $6–if you purchase a ticket with cash at the door it will be $7. All pre-sale tickets will be handed out to EJHS students prior to the dance to make entry faster (a benefit of pre-purchasing)!
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    School Picture Retakes will be on October 28th. 

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    EJHS Fall Flu and Covid Clinic: This will be on Thursday, October 31st. Please have the completed forms returned to the EJHS Health Office no later than October 15th. If you need a paper copy contact the EJHS Health Office.

    STUDENT ACTIVITIES

    School Spirt Days: See FLYER for details.
    Tuesday, 10/1 – PINK OUT! Start preparing your next costume, those who participate will have a chance to win a gift card.
    Thursday, 10/3 – Super Hero!

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    6th Grade Girls’ Basketball: Tryouts will be held on October 1st in the main gym and 2nd in the multi-purpose room from 2:45-4:15 pm. You must have an athletic physical form on file and in FinalForms dated after April 1, 2024, in order to participate.

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    Coding Club: Calling all EJHS coders!  Do you have an interest in computers, computer programming, and other tech areas like AI? If so, check out the coding club for this fall!  Club sessions will run on Tuesdays after school starting next week in the EJHS Design Lab and are open to all EJHS students.  See the online link or fliers to register! (Here is the link to register: https://forms.gle/i9APL5X72C9Ak83b6)

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    Softball Fall Conditioning: Attention Lady Colts: If you are interested in trying out for softball this year, or would like to practice your softball skills, join us for fall conditioning!  Starting this Tuesday, September 24, we will host an after-school conditioning/skills practice after school, from 2:45 to 3:45 every Tuesday until Fall break.  You are welcome to leave your gear in Mrs. Ayer’s room on Tuesdays.  Fill out the online form to let us know you are interested!  All are welcome! See Coach Ayer or Coach Schooling with questions.

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    Edgewood CrossFit: Attention Colts! Edgewood CrossFit started this week! Edgewood CrossFit is a new afterschool program for 6th-8th grade students who want to learn healthy habits, grow stronger, and learn new athletic skills with guidance from a coach. We will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 2:30 – 4 pm in the EJHS weight room. Any students interested in joining must fill out the interest form sent via email. Daily attendance check-in will be required. Classes will be capped at 16 each day. For more information, visit Coach Randi or Mr. Sparks in the weight room.

    Parents, please have your child fill out the interest form below if they are planning to attend. Thank you!

    Edgewood CrossFit Student Interest Form

    ATHLETICS INFORMATION

    Athletic Physicals: Student-athletes must have a completed physical before they may participate in tryouts or practice. A physical dated after April 1 is good for the entire school year. We encourage parents to take advantage of the athletic physical night at Edgewood High School each spring in order to have their student-athlete prepared for any activity they choose to participate in for the following school year. Athletic Physical Form

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    FinalForms: All physicals are now completed through FinalForms. All athletes MUST be registered on FinalForms. Register HERE

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    Transportation Fees: Each student-athlete will be required to pay a $35 transportation fee for each sport in which he/she participates. Make payments on Eventlink HERE.

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    Event Tickets: We are cashless. We will have a card reader for bank and credit cards at the gate. Or you can pre-purchase tickets on Eventlink HERE.

    • Gate Ticket Prices: $5 per person
    • EJHS All Sports Season Passes: Each pass is good for admission to all home EJHS athletic events excluding County and WIC tournaments. Non-Transferable – Edgewood High School events are not covered by this pass.

    COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

    Students who would like to request to see their counselor should complete this Google form: EJHS Counselor Sign up. The form should only be completed using the student’s RBB email.

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    Attention Students!
    Have you had a rough start to your morning and forgot to brush your teeth or put on deodorant? From today on, if you find yourself in this situation you complete our Colts Care Closet form online and your EJHS Student Services providers will help you get those needs met. We have new hygiene products, new or gently used clothing, and more available for your personal use. You will find the link to the Colts Care form in your email, on the counselor sign-up form, and in your student bookmarks. We look forward to providing this support to you and want to thank everyone who has donated to this cause!

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Pizza X POP Tabs: Love Pizza X? Love EJHS? Eat pizza from Pizza X and save the Proof-Of-Purchase (POP) tabs from the pizza boxes. Ask your friends and family to save them as well. Each Proof-Of-Purchase tab is worth 25 cents.

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    Not Feeling Well: Students, if you’re not feeling well, report to the Health Office. The Health Aide will contact your parent if you need to go home. By-passing the Health Office and contacting your parent yourself will be an unexcused absence. Parents, if your student contacts you, please refer them to the Health Office.

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    Student Photographs, Videos, and/or Sound Recordings Opt-Out:  Last year we moved to students having to OPT OUT of having their photo taken. This means all students are allowed to have their photo taken unless their parent/guardian fills out the attached form and brings it back to the office.

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    Chromebooks/Chargers: If you have any issues or damage to your Chromebook please see Ms. Edgeman in the Media Center. See Ms. Edgeman if you need to purchase a new charger.

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