EDGEMONT PTSA NEWSLETTER

September 29, 2023

Upcoming Events


9/29-9/30: Homecoming Weekend 


10/9: No School (Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day)


10/10: Board of Education Meeting


10/11: ACE Committee Meeting


10/13: PTSA Executive Board Meeting


10/16-19: School Photos


10/17: STEM Committee Meeting


10/20: Senior Photo Retakes


10/20: Q1 Progress Reports Released


10/20-21: Fall Drama


10/24: Board of Education Meeting

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From the PTSA Executive Committee


Yes, it's that time of year again! It's HOMECOMING WEEKEND! Let's go, Panthers! Come cheer on Edgemont's varsity athletes this weekend as they compete in volleyball, girls' tennis, and football on Friday, and field hockey, boys' soccer, and girls' soccer on Saturday. In addition to the games and matches, there will be food trucks, entertainment, and Edgemont merchandise for sale. See below for more details.


Go Panthers!


Many thanks to all families who have already paid their 2023-24 PTSA membership dues. For those who haven't had a chance yet, please click here now to join the PTSA.


We provide weekly updates to keep you apprised of PTSA activities, volunteer opportunities, and pertinent school news, among others. Please reach out any time with your comments, questions, or suggestions.


Warmest regards,


2023-24 PTSA Executive Committee

Pamela Montgomery, Co-President

Laura Wilker, Co-President

Nadja Salem, Treasurer

Elizabeth Manasse, Recording Secretary

Lisa Schneider, Corresponding Secretary

Lesley Alpert-Schuldenfrei, VP/Cultural Arts

Laura Nukho, VP/Fundraising

Susan Henner, VP/Membership

Pascale Naber, VP/Parent Forums

Fan Zhang, VP/STEM

Priya Nag, VP/Technology

PTSA News

Join the PTSA for the 2023-2024 school year! 

Is your student a theater kid? Do they participate in a club? Do you think they’ll graduate from EHS one day? Then your family is benefiting from the PTSA! We fund programs not covered by the school budget, including student clubs, performances, competitions, field trips, and special events (such as senior forum and graduation), and we are funded entirely by membership dues, contributions, and fundraising proceeds.  

Join the PTSA!

You can also pay your PTSA membership dues by check/cash in an envelope left in the PTSA mailbox at the high school. Note that the PTSA is separate from the Elementary PTA and any contributions you may have made at the elementary school level. Thank you for your support!

Upcoming Meetings

  • ACE Committee -- Wednesday, October 11 at 8 p.m. in the Guidance Conference Room. To be included on the ACE contact list or for more information, contact ACE VP Lesley Alpert-Schuldenfrei.


  • PTSA Executive Board -- Friday, October 13 at 8:45 a.m. in the Guidance Conference Room.


  • STEM Committee -- Tuesday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Guidance Conference Room. Please contact STEM VP Fan Zhang with any questions or to be included on the STEM contact list.


For a list of all meetings of the PTSA Executive Board, STEM Committee and ACE Committee for 2023-2024, please click here.

Candy Sales

Please join us this Friday and every Friday to welcome the weekend with treats!


When: Fridays at 3:07

Where: Outside the Admin Building (or just inside the doors during inclement weather)

What: Candy, Chocolate, Chips, and more

Cost: $2 per item, CASH ONLY. All proceeds benefit the PTSA

Candy!

When shopping at DeCicco's in Scarsdale, please ask the cashier to apply your purchase to the Edgemont PTSA. A percentage of your purchase price will be donated to the PTSA. Every little bit helps -- thank you for your support!

EHS News

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Homecoming Weekend


Come cheer on the Edgemont Panthers with games, food, and more at Homecoming on Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30! Wear black to support our varsity athletes!



Go Panthers!

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Chalk The Walk/Chalk The Ride Recap

Despite the less-than-perfect weather, the Chalk The Walk/Chalk The Ride event sponsored by The ZMA Foundation and the E Club was a big success! A great start to Homecoming weekend. Now if the rain will just stay away for a couple of days...




Congratulations to...


...the following EHS seniors named Semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program: 


  • Henry Brinberg
  • Bhavani Gopalkrishna
  • Isabella Jabbour
  • Eliza Kaeding
  • Kristen Lau
  • Iris Liang
  • Jiahe Liu
  • Alexander Merzon
  • Evan Merzon
  • Avantika Singh
  • Fiona Stern
  • Derek Sun
  • Sophia S. Woo
  • Donghyun Yeo

Sporty Congratulations To...


... Edgemont Seniors Mia Kai and Joey Saito, who were nominated for Lo-Hud Player of the Week for Varsity Soccer and Varsity Football, respectively.

Spotlight On...

Nancy Metviner, English teacher


My English teaching career started in 1995 at Lehman High School in the Bronx where I worked for four years. After a one year stint at Lawrence High School on Long Island, I came to Edgemont Junior-Senior High School. My years at Edgemont were some of the most rewarding and enriching of my career because of its diverse and exceptional student body, warm and talented staff, and welcoming and supportive community.

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From 2006 through this past June I taught in Jaffa, Israel, at Tabeetha School, a small international school that has a unique atmosphere of co-existence, culture, dialogue, languages and learning in the midst of a turbulent geopolitical region. My 6 year old son and I now live in the lower Hudson Valley where we enjoy playing basketball, going on hikes, making art from found objects, and baking zucchini muffins. I feel privileged to have taught and lived in such beautiful settings, and I am honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to return to the Edgemont family.

2024 fundraiser

Senior Class Fundraiser


Please help support the Senior Class by ordering take out (or eat in!) at Panera on Tuesday, October 10, 4-8pm.


Thank you in advance for your support of the Edgemont Class of 2024!

DECA Fundraisers


Please support the DECA Club! Head over to Chipotle on Tuesday, October 24 between 5 pm and 9 pm and show them this flyer or use code BQ6ZWZC when ordering online.


You can buy buying some yummy Mrs. Fields Cookie Dough! The club also has a chance to win scholarships to Anaheim, CA ICDC in the spring if they sell at least 200 boxes. Click here to order yours today!


Cookie dough sale ends October 15, 2023. Don't delay!

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Yearbooks for Sale!


Get your yearbooks right here - Order your RESPECTUS 2024 now! 



$95.00 (price goes up to $110 on January 1, 2024).


Click Here to order

Picture Day


Picture Day is coming! Picture Days for grades 7-11 will be held Monday, October 16 through Thursday, October 19. Senior photo retakes will be held Friday, October 20. More details to come...

District News

Board of Education Meetings

The next meeting is Tuesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. in the LGI. Click here for more information.

Seely Place/Greenville PTA News

Edgemont Elementary PTA


The Edgemont Elementary PTA Weekly Update is available here if you'd like to see what the PTA is doing these days at Greenville and Seely Place.

Community News

ECC Community Service Day


Join your neighbors for a gratifying and meaningful Edgemont Community Council Fall 2023 Service Day!

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The Sharing Shelf helps the nearly 26% of Westchester children who live in poor or low-income homes — many of whom lack access to clean clothing, as well as everyday necessities such as socks, underwear, shoes. 

We will learn about their mission, assemble hygiene kits, work with the diaper bank, and prepare clothing, among other projects. This event is great for ages 5+ (with an adult). 


Sign up now! Two sessions are available: 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 12-2 p.m. To underwrite the supplies used during these activities, we’re requesting a contribution of $50 for a group of 2 or $100 per family (up to 4 volunteers). Click here to sign up.


Questions? Contact Laura Wilker, ECC Community Service Committee Chair.

Scarsdale-Edgemont Girl Scouts


Join your Girl Scout community today! Be a part of a crew that makes unforgettable memories together while becoming leaders and making the world a better place. Please see our flyer for more information about our recruiting event this weekend on Sunday, October 1 at 3 pm at the Scarsdale Girl Scout House. Please email us at joinsegs@gmail.com to register.

Annual Edgemont Halloween Parade! Volunteers needed

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The Edgemont Community Council is seeking volunteers to assist with the annual Crane’s Pond Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 29 at 3PM. Volunteers will be positioned around the parade route to ensure a safe environment for the youngest Edgemonters and their families as they walk the parade. This is a great opportunity for high school students and parents. Volunteers are needed from 2:30 pm to 4 pm. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to the ECC Programming Committee at Programming@EdgemontECC.org.

Edgemont School Foundation


The Edgemont School Foundation welcomes everyone back to school! We work with administrators and teachers to enhance the education of all Edgemont students and to bring teacher ideas and requests to fruition. Please visit our website to read about past projects and see how we make a lasting impact on our schools every year. Thank you for your support. Without it we would not be able to continue funding these important projects.

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