Join the PTSA for the 2023-2024 school year! | The PTSA is funded entirely by our membership contributions which includes dues, contributions, and fundraising proceeds. Our goal is to provide enriching and exciting programs and school experiences for our children not covered by the school budget. | |
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. Any questions, please contact Susan Henner, VP - Membership, at edgemont.ptsa.members@gmail.com. Thank you for your support! | |
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SAVE THE DATE for the Rockettes!
Join us for a fantastic new PTSA sponsored event!
Join the PTSA at the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes on Sunday, December 3 @ 11:30 AM. Tickets go on sale soon!
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PTSA Executive Board -- Friday, October 13 at 8:45 a.m. in the Guidance Conference Room.
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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.
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ACE Committee -- Wednesday, November 15 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.
For a list of all meetings of the PTSA Executive Board, STEM Committee and ACE Committee for 2023-2024, please click here.
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Please join us this Friday and every Friday to welcome the weekend with treats!
When: Fridays at 3:07 p.m.
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
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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! | | | |
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Tenure
The following teachers and staff members are up for tenure this year:
Paulette Antonicelli, Science, EHS 02/01/2025 *
Kelly Brady, Elementary K-6, SP 09/01/2024
Rebecca Capsuto, Educational Technology Specialist DW, 09/01/2024
Tom Darby, Social Studies, EHS 09/01/2024
Talia Dardis, Science 7-12, EHS 09/01/2024
Sabrina Genco, Special Education, SP 09/01/2024
MaryRose Joseph, Assistant Principal, EHS 07/01/2024
Alexis Langer, Elementary 1-6, SP 01/09/2025 *
Kimberly Lim, Special Education, SP 09/01/2024
Patrick Maguire, Special Education, EHS 09/01/2024
Nir Naaman, Music, GR SP 09/01/2024
Eliana Rojas, Special Education, GR 09/01/2024
Jennifer Wandle, Teaching Assistant, GR 11/23/2024
* Tenure date subject to change
Click on this link to see a letter from Superintendent Hamilton with more information. This letter includes information about providing feedback about tenure candidates.
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Fall Drama - Almost Maine
Join us for the Edgemont Theater high school production of Almost Maine, a magical evening filled with love, laughter, and unexpected encounters, on October 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. Click here to buy tickets now, before they're sold out!
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Sporty Congratulations to... | | |
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... Sophomore Brinda Roy and Senior Nishka Daga on placing third in sectionals and advancing to the State Tournament. Good luck, Brinda and Nishka!
...to the undefeated Girls Varsity Tennis League Champions on a fantastic season!
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Musical Congratulations to...
...the following students who were selected to participate in the annual WCSMA Area All-State Ensembles Nov 4th (Band/Orchestra) and Nov 5th (Chorus) at New Rochelle High School:
• Yashica Balasubramanian, Band - flute
• Grace Barron, Women's Chorus
• Matthew Bench, Band - trumpet
• Charlotte Blotner, Band - trumpet
• Sungjae Cho, String Orchestra - violin
• Felix Fidock, String Orchestra - violin
• Shriya Garg, Symphony Orchestra - violin
• Nathaniel Hwang, Symphony Orchestra - trumpet
• Amratya Jain, Band - trumpet
• Tiana Kaga, String Orchestra - violin
• Andrea Lee, Mixed Chorus
• Iris Liang, Women's Chorus
• Madeline Margulis-Ohnuma, Symphony Orchestra - cello
• Evan Merzon, Band - clarinet
• April (Hana) Middleton, Symphony Orchestra - violin
• Richa Patil, Symphony Orchestra - cello
• Natalie Wang, Band - oboe
• Daniel Woo, String Orchestra - violin
• Colin Yung, Mixed Chorus
...Colin Yung and Daniel Woo, who were selected to participate in the NYSSMA All-State Ensembles--the highest honor for student musicians in New York State! Colin will participate in the Mixed Chorus, and Daniel Woo is an alternate for the Symphony Orchestra.
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ETA Making Strides Against Breast Cancer | |
The Edgemont Teachers Association (ETA) has been a part of the Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk for 25 years. This year, the walk will be held this coming Sunday, October 15, 9 a.m., at Manhattanville College. The ETA would love to have members from the Edgemont community join them that morning! The ETA team information can be found here and includes a link to make a donation to this important cause. | |
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Donations of Art Supplies Requested
Senior Charlotte Blotner is collecting new and gently used art supplies to donate in connection with her Girl Scout Gold Award Project.
Kindly leave any donations in the bin outside the EHS Auditorium.
Any questions, please contact Charlotte.
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DECA Fundraisers
Please support the DECA Club! Head over to Chipotle October 24 between 5 pm and 9 pm and show them this flyer or use code BQ6ZWZC when ordering online.
You can also buy buying some yummy Mrs. Fields Cookie Dough! The club 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 this Sunday, October 15, 2023. Don't delay!
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Yearbooks for Sale!
Get your yearbooks right here - order your RESPECTUS 2024 now! Buy now for $95 (price goes up to $110 on January 1, 2024).
Click here to order
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Picture Day Is Coming!
It's almost Picture Day! Students in grades 7-11 will have their school photos taken in the library classroom during Science classes as follows:
- Monday, October 16: Grades 7 and 8
- Tuesday, October 17: Grades 7, 8, 9
- Wednesday, October 18: Grades 9, 10, 11
- Thursday, October 19: Grades 10 and 11, and anyone who missed taking their photo earlier in the week.
Students should have their photos taken the first day they are scheduled in their Science classes. The second day is there for those classes who do not meet on the first day.
Senior photo retakes will be held Friday, October 20 (sign up in advance).
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LAST CHANCE!
DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!
Help to Support Edgemont Athletics and E Club!
Our all-new merchandise store is ready. Click here to place your orders now!
Did you miss Homecoming? Homecoming items are also available!
All items will be delivered to your home.
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Board of Education Meetings | |
The next meeting is Tuesday, October 24 at 7 p.m. in the LGI. Click here for more information. | |
Seely Place/Greenville PTA News | |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Edgemont Hoops
Tryouts for boys and girls Edgemont Hoops travel teams (grades 7 and 8) will be held from Sunday, October 15 through Thursday, October 19.
Click here for further details and to register.
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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. 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 p.m. to 4 p.m. To volunteer, please email Programming@EdgemontECC.org. | |
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ZMA Foundation offers NARCAN Training to Adults
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
7 TO 8 PM
EHS AUDITORIUM
The ZMA Foundation is offering NARCAN training to all Edgemont community parents/caretakers. To take this class you must be at least 18 years of age. The class takes approximately one hour and will be held at EHS. At the end of the class, emergency NARCAN kits will be distributed to all participants.
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If you are interested in registering for this class, please click here and submit the registration form. Please note ZMA plans to sponsor NARCAN training classes on a regular basis going forward. If you cannot make this date, please keep an eye out for the next class registration.
For more information, please click here.
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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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Please click here to request access to the Edgemont Online Directory. | | | | |
