Edison Regional Gifted Center
Monthly PTO Update - May
PTO May All Member Meeting
May PTO Meeting Open to all

Tuesday, May 9th @ 8pm

https://meet.google.com/vig-qmcb-rzz or Join by phone: 440-462-2974
PIN: 771 503 401#

View the meeting agenda HERE.
Fun Fair - SAVE THE DATE!
Join in on the Fun! The PTO coordinates the last day of school Fun Fair activities on June 7th. If you'd like to volunteer, you can sign up here.
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
The PTO is planning a fun week to celebrate our teachers & staff this week with the following appreciation actions, gifts and ideas.
Fundraising Updates
Survey Feedback Needed

Please consider sharing your thoughts about Bright Night in our surveys so we can improve the event for future years.

Survey for Attendees (you attended Bright Night):


If you believe you won an item (not a classroom art project) and haven't been contacted, please email the Bright Night email.
PTO Book Club
May PTO Book Club
Next meeting will take place on Thursday, June 1 @ 7:30pm Location TBD
Book Pick: Fight Night


We look forward to discussing with you and Happy Reading!
PTO Elections
PTO Board Member Elections

Edison Regional Gifted Center elections will take place virtually on May 9, 2023. The email with link will be sent on Monday evening.

We invite all interested parents of students currently in Kindergarten - 7th grade to run for the open positions. Positions will be held starting at the PTO meeting in July 2023 until the PTO meeting in June 2024 with the exception of President, which is a two year term. Commitment includes monthly PTO meetings, tasks listed below, and other duties as decided by the board collectively.

Those interested in running for a position, please email edisonpto@cps.edu for more details.

Open positions include:

President
  • Supervise all business affairs of the PTO
  • Preside over all PTO meetings
  • Maintain and respond in a timely manner to the PTO email account.
  • Ensure the PTO is acting in the best interest of all members of the Edison community.

1st Vice President
  • Act as President when the president is unavailable for meetings or correspondence
  • Oversee all fundraising efforts of the PTO

2nd Vice President
  • Oversee the solicitation and recruitment of Members
  • Maintain the PTO Website

Secretary
  • Keep minutes and attendance records of all meetings
  • Be the custodian of the corporate records and seal of the PTO and see that said seal is affixed to all documents
  • Ensure timely communication with all PTO partners, including updating Edison's weekly newsletter

2nd Secretary
  • Perform the duties of the First Secretary and Treasurer at all meetings and events when they are not available.
  • Maintain the public records of the Organization including the agenda, minutes, and financial reports for each meeting

2nd Treasurer
  • Perform duties of the Treasurer at all meetings and events when they are not available
  • Perform quarterly review of the accounts
  • Facilitate annual audit with accountant

Appreciation Coordinator - NO CANDIDATES as of 5/7
  • Coordinate appreciation days for staff and teachers
  • Coordinate volunteer and member appreciation for the PTO

To see the full official bi-laws of the PTO, including formal job descriptions, click here.

To run for office or vote for officers, everyone must be a paying member of the PTO.
Edison Spirit Wear
New items added to the store just in time for the spring season. Order anytime and have delivered directly to your door. All proceeds support the PTO general budget.
All School Directory
To access the directory, click the link below. Please do not use the information for purposes outside of school-related connections.
Membership
Join the fun and become a member!
Membership dues are $15 a year per family 
 
Why Should I Join?
  • The PTO budget supplements Edison in the face of CPS budget cuts.
  • Children perform better when their parents are involved at their school.
  • The PTO could benefit from your skills.
  • Market your business or company through our Edison Vendor Directory.       
  • Have a say in PTO decision-making. 
 
How to Get Involved?
  • Pay dues ($15)
  • Attend PTO events and meetings.
  • Volunteer!
  • Encourage others to get involved.
 
To pay for your membership: 
  • Pay via Zelle to edisonregionalpto@gmail.com
  • Send check or cash in an envelope marked Edison PTO to school
  • Submit your payment at the PTO table at school events. 

Thank you for your support!  
PTO Website & More Info
Visit the PTO website at HERE for more information on upcoming events, fundraising opportunities, and more!