September 2023

Greetings from your PTA Presidents

The first full week of the 23-24 school year is already behind us, and we're already running full speed ahead into an awesome school year. Join the PTA to ensure eligibility for fun events (like Pizza Days!) all year. Show your support and pay your dues here.


Don’t be stressed that you’ll miss the Pizza Days deadline. Order now for some pizza mind (GV & SP). Family Photo Day registration opens on 9/20 - this sells out very quickly! Enjoy a ball game with your family and meet new friends at the Yankees game on 9/24 - today is the last day to buy your tickets here. Check out our cool new Spiritwear designs here - order by 9/24 and show off your Edgemont pride.


Want to get involved? Please sign up for our NEW volunteer list here. This is a new list for 2023-2024 - all previous volunteers and chairs please sign up if you are interested in hearing about volunteer opportunities!


Many of you are also leaders of other organizations within our Edgemont community. If you'd like to be featured in our Community News section, please fill out our form here.


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


Have a great week! 


Amy Lee (GV) & Jennifer Petrilli (SP)

This Week

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


Next Week

  • M 9/25, No School (Yom Kippur)
  • Tu 9/26, Board of Education Meeting
  • W 9/27, GV Welcome Back Coffee Night
  • Th 9/28, SP Welcome Back Coffee Night
  • F 9/29, GV School Picture Day
  • Sa 9/30, Back to School Movie Night

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

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 extended through today 9/18!

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

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).

Packages range from $95 - $250.

Registration opens Wednesday, September 20 at 8:00 pm. Click here for more information.

Math Olympiads 2023-24 Registration

Attention all 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students! Do you love math? Do you want to challenge yourself and have a great time doing it? Register here to join the Edgemont Math Olympiads (new and former club members). Please register your child as soon as possible. Our first session is Thursday, October 5th. We also need volunteers to ensure the sessions run smoothly and as substitute instructors. We can't do it without you, volunteer here NOW.


Please email us at moems.edgemont@gmail.com with any questions.

Register Here

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!

Pizza Days are back! Click below for details on how to register before the deadline:

Thank you for all who registered for After School Clubs! Looking forward to clubs starting Monday October 2nd. Please see the Fall After School Clubs calendar below.

Our volunteer list is updated this year so even if you have signed up in the past, you will need to fill out the new form below to receive this year's volunteer opportunities. This form replaces the former "One Day Club."


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

Snacks for Staff

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

Thank you to our amazing After School Club Team for all the hard work over the summer in creating a fantastic line of clubs: Stacey Balaban, Jessica Davidson, Harish Dhandapani, Caitlin Hart, Ioanna Mantaka, Pascale Naber, Apoorva Patki, and Sandy Tsai-Ng. Thanks to everyone who supported clubs by registering! Looking forward to a fantastic fall season of clubs.


Thank you to Payal Lakhani-Sanghvi for organizing the breakfast for the committee chair and budget meeting.

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.

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

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

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 on October 1st at 3:00pm at the Scarsdale Girl Scout House. Please email us at joinsegs@gmail.com to register.

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

The Edgemont Parent Teacher Student Association's (PTSA) weekly newsletter is available here. Check out what's going on at the Junior-Senior High School like the Welcome Back Social on 9/21 at The Irish Bank that is open to parents of elementary students. Homecoming weekend events are coming 9/29 - 9/30 too!


Interested in being featured in our Community News section? Follow the link below to fill out a request form.

Request Form

PTA Executive Board 2023-2024

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