INTERESTING FACTS:

Earth’s rotation is changing speed. It’s actually slowing. This means that, on average, the length of a day increases by around 1.8 seconds per century. 600 million years ago a day lasted just 21 hours.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pumpkinfest Bake Sale: Help us make Pumpkinfest better than ever, purchase a sweet treat from our bake sale, every Monday and Tuesday in September during your lunch period

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All 6th grade students will get to attend the Tour of Opportunity on Friday, September 20th. This field trip is an exciting opportunity to see career pathways and possibilities right in our own backyard! See these slides for details about this field trip and the two required pieces of homework (due Thursday, September 12th). Additionally, see the email from Mrs. Schlemmer for more information.

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The Edgewood Junior High School Student Council is an extracurricular organization that promotes student togetherness, school spirit, community awareness, charitable activity, and leadership. We welcome all interested 7th and 8th grade students to apply for Student Council by clicking on this link and following the listed instructions. All applications are due by Friday, September 13. Sixth grade students will be invited to apply for membership in December!

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Dodge and Donate collections end tonight online (Venmo online donations to @ejhspto), but Dodgeball starts Monday. Our 7th graders had the highest participation in donations so will get to compete first on Monday and Tuesday next week! So 7th grade – make sure you have your tennis shoes and game face on Monday and be ready to duck, dive, dip, and dodge!

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Safe Sitter Information: Are you ready for your young teen to start watching younger siblings but you aren’t sure if they are ready? Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there is severe weather. Dates: October 22nd – 24th from 2:30-4:30 pm. Location: EJHS Library
Sign up Link

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School Picture Proofs: This year we utilized Sheldon Pictures for our school directory and yearbook pictures.  Picture proofs will be sent to the parent/guardian email on file. If you do not receive an email from Sheldon Pictures or have questions please visit their website at www.Sheldon.net and go to Support. Students should not be emailing Sheldon Pictures to see their pictures. Ask your parent or guardian to view them. Picture retakes will be on October 28th.

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Edgewood Dollars for Scholars 5K Run/Walk: The Edgewood Dollars for Scholars (DFS) 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, September 7th at 8:30 AM, starting behind EIS. In May 2024, Edgewood DFS awarded over $72,000 to Edgewood seniors. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, so please consider coming out to run/walk to raise scholarship money for Edgewood seniors!! Link for more info and registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Bloomington/EdgewoodDollarsforScholars5K

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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.
9/10 – NFL Day!
9/12 – Black Out!
9/18 – IU Day!

6th Girls’ Basketball Callout: Any 6th grade girls interested in playing basketball have the opportunity to join open gyms starting next Tuesday, September 10th. They will continue every Tuesday and Thursday until September 26th. Open gyms will be from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.  Please enter through door 16. Anyone interested can join! More information will be sent out soon regarding tryout dates and times. Please complete the online Google interest form through your student account if you are interested in attending.

Edgewood CrossFit: Attention Colts! Edgewood CrossFit is starting Monday, September 9! 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

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Edgewood Bowling Team: There will be a callout meeting for anyone interested in joining the Edgewood Bowling team at Classic Lanes on  September 12th at 5:30 pm. The JV Team is open to students in grades 5-8. See the FLYER for more information.

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Horsepower:  Horsepower is Edgewood Junior High School’s very own strength and conditioning club. It will be every Friday right after school until 4 pm unless otherwise notified.

ATHLETICS INFORMATION

EJHS Athletics/Activities
Week of September 2, 2024

Monday, September 2
LABOR DAY – NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, September 3
Detention – Room 114 (McGlothlin) 2:30-3:15 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Volleyball vs Cloverdale (HOME) – Tickets 6:00 pm

Wednesday, September 4
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm – CANCELLED
Tennis vs Brown County (HOME) 4:30 pm
Football vs Sullivan MS (HOME) – Tickets 5:30 pm
Cross Country @ Eastern (AWAY) 5:30 pm
Volleyball @ North Clay (AWAY) 6:00 pm

Thursday, September 5
Detention – Room 104 (Karaffa) 2:30-3:15 pm
Art Club – Room 216 (Millick) 2:30-3:30 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
EDGEWOOD’S SCHOOL SHOWCASE 5:30-8:30 pm

Friday, September 6
Dungeons & Dragons 2:30-4 pm
EJHS Horsepower – Room 207 2:30-4 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm

Saturday, September 7

All events to be held at EJHS unless in red print  

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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