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PTSA Faculty Luncheon
The PTSA Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon was a huge success thanks to all of the volunteers that helped bake, cook, shop, serve, set up and clean up. We celebrated our WORLD CLASS teachers with an international buffet. We could not have done it without all of these people - your generosity, time and talents are greatly appreciated:
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Lavanya Balakrishnan, Desiree Barlow, Helen Bernstein, Kokil Bhagat, Parul Bhatnagar, Sara Blotner, Mariquita Blumberg, Judy Brown, Donna Marie Caro, Winnie Cheng, Meredith Cohen, Sweta Daga, Denise de Guzman, Anastasia DeMaio, Edgemont Japanese Parent's Club, Leong Foong, Jyotsna Gaur, Rachel Glotzer, Priyanka Goenka, Mego Gojka, Nancy Gordon, Tingting He, Susan Henner, Joy Holland, Nareen Jabbour, Andrew Jeske, Aoi Kaga, Shifalika Kanwar, Beth Kaufer, Priti Khanna, Brenda Kim, Ellen Kim, Jihye Kim, Alexis Kusinitz, Anna Leung, Sharyn Lewis, Diane Litvak, Ada Liu/Mr. Chen's, Choong-U Mak, Janine Marlowe, Patricia Martinez, Pamela Montgomery, Pascale Naber, Kiyori Nagashima, Laura Nukho, Vaneska Pasqua, Dina Patel, Trupti Patil, Sneha Rao, Joy Rho, Lauren Ricci-Warren, Nancy Ryan, Caren Silver, Sabina Singh, Mary Elizabeth Stern, Chiharu Takada, Akiko Takahashi, Jessie Terrasi, Malti Unnikrishnan, Suzy Weksel, and Yan Zhu.
A special thank you to Sabina Singh for coordinating some of the volunteers who contributed delicious dishes to the luncheon. And an EXTRA SPECIAL THANK YOU to Lauren Ricci-Warren, who has masterfully planned, organized and executed not only this faculty luncheon but many others over the years. We thank Lauren for her extraordinary service over the years. Lauren - you leave tough shoes (and luncheon dishes) to fill!
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The PTSA Presents: Student to Student College Night
Date: Thursday, June 8
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Location: EHS
Deadline to Register: Friday, May 19
All juniors are invited to this one-night-only event on Thursday, June 8th, 7:00-8:00 pm, where recent graduates come back to EHS to talk to small groups about their college experiences so far. It's a night the juniors don't want to miss; in past years, juniors have said it was an incredibly valuable evening. Over 30 colleges and universities will be represented by over 40 current college freshmen. Eleventh graders will have the chance to hear about schools they choose directly from people who go there. Eleventh-grade students should sign up using this form by Friday, May 19th.
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PTSA C.H.I.L.D. Committee is pleased to present Transition: Planning for college-bound students with access needs | |
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Join us for a live virtual presentation on Monday, May 22 from 7 pm to 8pm. Learn about the differences between high school and college supports, how to access accommodations and what to ask in your college search. All families and students are welcome. See flyer for details and to submit questions in advance.
Speaker bio: Robyn Weiss has 15 years experience in accessibility and compliance services in higher education settings. She began her career at Columbia University where she helped build a program able to serve students with disabilities University-wide while educating the community on reasonable accommodations and accessibility.
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After 6 years Robyn was recruited by Hofstra University for the exciting opportunity of creating the University’s first disability services office. Currently, Robyn works at a college disability services office where she continues to leverage her wealth of experience and expertise.
Click here for the YouTube link and submit your questions by clicking here.
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Robotics Club Opportunity
The Edgemont Robotics Club and PTSA STEM committee are working together to create an off-season 6 week Robotics learning session, with each session 3 hours long, to be held either on Saturdays or Sundays. You can find the details here. This is a great hands-on learning opportunity for students who are passionate about robotics. Spots are limited (15 available). The session will start May 13.
For more information, check the Robotics Club in Google Classroom.
Please email Vish Shah with any questions.
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Upcoming Meetings
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ACE Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30 pm (note different date/time!) at a location to be determined. To be included on the ACE contact list or for more information, contact ACE VP, Lisa Buckser-Schulz.
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STEM Committee will be meeting on Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 pm in the Guidance Conference Room. Please contact our STEM VP, Jyotsna Gaur, with any questions or to be included on the STEM contact list.
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PTSA Executive Board meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 2 at 8:45 am in the Guidance Conference Room.
For a list of all PTSA Executive Board, STEM Committee and ACE Committee Meetings for 2022-2023, please click here.
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SO SORRY - NO CANDY SALE THIS WEEK
(We will be back at our regularly scheduled time on Friday May 19 and EVERY other Friday this school year for the PTSA CANDY, SWEETS & TREATS SALE!)
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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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Calling grades 6 to 11! Interested in playing football next year? Join us today, May 12 at 6pm for a barbeque and Q&A at the Barlows' house at 5 Kempster Road.
Come meet college football players from Edgemont and current high school players to find out about the Edgemont football program. Bring your questions and have the chance to speak with the athletes, Coach James Pape and special guest Alum Matt Bernstein.
Matt was captain of the team in 1999 and 2000 when Edgemont won the
Class C State Championship, and was the Class C Player of the Year in NY State both of those years. During his senior year at Edgemont, Matt scored 37 touchdowns and rushed for over 2000 yards.
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Matt played fullback at the University of Wisconsin, where he had a full ride scholarship and was team captain in 2005. After college, he played for the Detroit Lions and was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. | |
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Somers Science Fair - volunteers needed!
From the Science Scholars Program: On Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m., Somers High School in Lincolndale, NY, will host the sixth annual Somers Science Fair, a poster competition for 1st -year science research students from local high schools. We are expecting almost 600 students from more than 30 schools to participate!
Please consider volunteering as a judge to help these bright, young, inspiring scientists as they start their journey into the world of scientific research. Anyone over the age of 18 can judge, no advanced science degrees or knowledge needed! If you could volunteer, please complete this sign-up form and register here. We hope to see you there supporting our Edgemont Science Scholar students!
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Senior Forum
The Seniors had a blast at this year's Senior Forum at Six Flags! You can check out pix by clicking here.
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Colors Against Cancer Color Run | |
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The 2023 Colors Against Cancer color run was a major success! 362 runners signed up and we raised over $12,000. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the event!
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Volunteer Opportunity - Million Meal Project
The Million Meal Project is back! Come with your family and friends to pack meals to help fight global food insecurity. Our final event of the school year is on Sunday, June 4 at EHS San Marco gym, with three shifts during the day. Click here to volunteer or to donate. We hope to see you there!
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E Day - Save the Date!
E Day is coming up and will be here before you know it! Join the fun on Saturday, June 3 from 10 am to 1pm.
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Board of Education
Budget Vote and School Board Election: May 16, 6 am - 9 pm
The Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 school budget proposal. Details, including all previous budget presentations, can be found HERE. Please mark your calendars to vote on the budget and the Board of Education candidates on Tuesday, May 16, from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm, in the San Marco Gym at Edgemont Jr./Sr. High School. Information about voter registration, absentee ballots, and the Board of Education member election can be found HERE.
Next Meeting
The next Board of Education meeting is Tuesday, May 23 at 8 pm in the LGI. A list of Board of Education meeting dates can be found by clicking here. Please click here for more information on the BOE.
School Calendar for 2023-24
Please click HERE to see the new school calendar for 2023-2024.
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New District Website
In case you missed it - the District has a brand-new website! Check it out at www.Edgemont.org.
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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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Free Program on Substance Use Prevention and Mental Health Awareness
Scarsdale will be sponsoring a special parent & teen program on Monday, May 15 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Scarsdale Public Library.
A once promising student-athlete, Stephen nearly lost his life to a substance use disorder. How does 1 of 4 brothers, all raised in the same home by loving and supportive parents, end up addicted to drugs for over a decade? Could it have been prevented? How did Stephen get to where he is today?
Stephen Hill is a renowned national speaker on substance use prevention and mental health awareness with a truly inspiring comeback story everyone must hear.
This program is free and open to the public. Register here.
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