September 2023

Greetings from your PTA Presidents

We hope everyone had a great (way too short) first week of school! With summer camp and trips in our rearview mirror, we're so excited for the journey ahead. Many of our PTA volunteers have been busy planning PTA clubs, programs, and many exciting events - it's going to be a fantastic year!


Join the PTA to ensure eligibility for fun events all year! Show your support and pay your dues here. Don't forget to mark your calendars for registration for our popular After School Clubs (9/12) and Family Photo Day (9/20) - see below for more information. Check out our cool new Spiritwear designs here. Enjoy a ball game with your family and meet new friends at the Yankees game on 9/24 - buy your tickets here before they sell out.


Want to get involved? Please sign up for our NEW volunteer list here.


As always, email us with any questions, feedback, or ideas.


Have a great week! 


Amy Lee (GV) & Jennifer Petrilli (SP)

This Week

  • Tu 9/12, Class Parent Meetings
  • Tu 9/12, 8:30pm: After School Club Registration Opens
  • F 9/15, 8:45am: PTA Committee Chair & Budget Meeting
  • F 9/15,10:00pm: After School Club Registration Deadline


Next Week

  • W 9/20, 8:00pm: Family Photo Day Registration Opens
  • Su 9/24, Last day to purchase Spiritwear
  • Su 9/24, Yankees Game

Meeting Details

Class Parent Meetings

GV: T 9/12 8:45 am in Room C10

SP: T 9/12 8:45 am in the Cafeteria


Committee Chair & Budget Meeting

T 9/12 8:45 at SP Room 107

This will be a joint GV/SP Commitee Chair & Budget Meeting being held at SP.


Become a PTA Member

Your annual membership dues are a vital contribution enabling all the great programs the PTA offers your students, families, and schools! Show your support and pay your dues here


Fall After School Club Registration

Registration opens Tuesday, September 12 at 8:30 pm -- Friday, September 15 at 10 pm. Click here for the Fall Catalog. PTA dues must be paid to register, and don't forget to sign up for an Eventbrite account prior to the registration window.


Fall Family Photo Day

Family Family Photo Day is back with the talented Tony Allen and Laura Kim on October 14th (rain date October 15th). Registration opens Wednesday, September 20 at 8:00 pm. Click here for more information. We need volunteers - click here to learn how to help and get priority registration.


New Spiritwear is Here!

Order now through September 24th. Click here to see the new designs and order.

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Yankee Game: Sunday September 24, 1:35 pm

Join us for a Yankees baseball game and support the PTA at the same time! Tickets include a hot dog, drink, and tote or backpack...and a whole lot of fun with your Edgemont friends and neighbors! Order tickets by 9/15!

Event Flyer & Tickets

Back-to-School Movie Night: Saturday September 30, 6-9 pm

Join us at 6 pm to watch the kids play games, enjoy food and ice cream trucks, kids crafts, and meet community sports and activity groups.

Movie starts at sunset.

Looking forward to welcoming new families and catching up with old friends from Greenville and Seely Place Schools.

Buy Tickets

SAVE THE DATE!

The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Seely Place THIS FALL! It will be back from October 23-26, with Family Night taking place on October 25. Stay tuned for more information and volunteer opportunities. 


More info on the March GV Book Fair coming soon too!

We Need You!

The PTA welcomes you to volunteer in one of our many events or committees. Some opportunities include After School Club, School Play, C.H.I.L.D, and so much more. Please join our volunteer list with the link below to be included in volunteer request communications or email our VP of Volunteers at vpvolunteers@pta-edgemont.org.

Sign up to Volunteer

It's time to show our appreciation for the dedicated educators and staff who nurture our children's growth every day! We're looking for volunteers to participate in our "Snacks for Staff" program.

Here's how you can get involved:

- Sign Up: Choose a day that works for you to bring in snacks for our hardworking teachers and staff. It could be cookies, fruit, or even a savory treat—anything to brighten their day. Sign up individually or team up with your friends!

- Share the Love: Your thoughtful gesture will not only boost their energy but also remind them how much they mean to our school community.

- Easy Scheduling: We've made it easy to sign up for dates that fit your schedule. Simply visit the sign up sheet and pick a slot that works for you.

Sign Up Sheet

Volunteer to help out at our rescheduled Back-to-School Movie Night. Shifts are 30 min to 1 hour so you will still have time to spend with family during the event.

(If you previously signed up please check if you can make the new date)

Sign Up Sheet

Kindergarten picnics at both schools had a great turn out, as our newest panthers met classmates on the playground. Thank you to Jennifer Petrilli and Sarah Schwartzberg for planning such great events!


Check out out our kindergarteners sporting their new Edgemont tote bags and Class of 2036 t-shirts. Thank you to Lydia Gupta, Caitlin Hart, Lauren Lappen, Madhu Melepura, and Jennifer Petrilli for keeping these special traditions alive!


Thank you to Lisa Schein and Kristin Schwenk for putting together an inviting and delicious welcome back breakfast for all the faculty, and to Amy Lee for stocking the school staff rooms with fun back-to-school snacks!


Our Welcome Back Coffee was a hit at both schools. Thank you to Payal Lakhani-Sanghvi for organizing all of the coffee and treats.

2nd SESSION ADDED

Calling all K & 1st graders to check out the Edgemont Soccer Club! They are offering a 45 Minute Soccer Clinic for 8 weeks run by professional soccer trainers to take place on the Seely Place Front Field on Saturday mornings. Cost is $180 which includes a soccer ball for you to keep!

New Session available 9:30-10:15.

Kindergarten Registration
1st Grade Registration

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.

Check out the Cub Scouts!

Edgemont Pack 4 Cub is for Kindergarten through 5th Grade boys AND girls in Seely Place and Greenville. Cub Scouts meet monthly from September through June, and do all kinds of fun and enriching outdoor activities and trips. The program focused on hiking, nature, science, citizenship, first aid, sports, and more.

Welcome Letter and Registration

Edgemont Youth Lacrosse is offer a 5 week clinic this fall for players in grades 3 - 6. Tuesday and Thursday nights, October 3rd to November 2nd (5 weeks) - $250

3rd and 4th grade Boys and Girls 6:30 - 7:30 pm on Blanford Field 

5th and 6th Grade Boys and Girls 7:30 - 8:30 pm on Blanford Field 


Clinics running are dependent on amount of players (full refunds will be given if numbers are insufficient).

Register Here

Join the Edgemont Community Council Fall 2023 Service Day on Saturday, October 14, as we help local children and families in need.


Sign up now and join your neighbors in a gratifying and meaningful community service opportunity. We will be filling hygiene kits, organizing diapers and preparing clothing among other projects at Sharing Shelf’s warehouse in Port Chester. 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).

Register Here

PTA Executive Board 2023-2024

We are looking forward to an awesome year!

Amy Lee, Co-President; Jennifer Petrilli, Co-President; Emily Mitchell, Secretary; Heather Stern, Treasurer; Emily Li, Junior Treasurer; Jill Schwartz, VP Programming; Jessica Leto, VP Fundraising; Payal Lakhani-Sanghvi, VP Volunteers; Sarah Schwartzberg, VP Communications; Lisa Schein (Stone), VP Technology