EDGEMONT PTSA NEWSLETTER

October 6, 2023

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 [email protected]. 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 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

Junior High Musical: Frozen Jr.!

Calling all 7th and 8th graders! Don't miss auditions for Edgemont High School’s production of Frozen, Jr., co-directed by Susie Hepker and Jason Williams with musical direction by Susie Jolink of KJK Productions.

The show is Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18. Video auditions are due Tuesday, October 10. Rehearsals will take place from Monday, October 30 to Friday, November 17.

Click here for more information and registration info.

Friday Night Lights

..Are you ready for some football?! Come cheer on the Edgemont Panthers Football team TONIGHT at 7 p.m. at EHS Blanford Field!

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 on 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.

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.

Senior Class Fundraiser

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

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

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 October 15, 2023. Don't delay!

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

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 (note: new times have been added).

E CLUB MERCHANDISE SALE

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.

Board of Education Meetings

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

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.

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.

ZMA Foundation offers NARCAN training to Adults

The ZMA Foundation is offering NARCAN training to any adult member of the Edgemont community. 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.

If you are interested in signing up for a class, please click here.

For more information, please click here.

ECC Community Service Day

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

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.

Annual Edgemont Halloween Parade! Volunteers needed

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 [email protected].

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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