February 2024

From your PTA Presidents

Thank you to the administration and Board of Education for hosting the Bond Public Forums at Seely Place and Greenville. If you'd like to learn more, click here and join the community for the final 2 forums on 2/15 and 3/7, both at 7pm at EHS.


Thank you to all who supported our Edgemont Fete Auction! But now it's time to get this party started! Join us at Scarsdale Golf Club on Friday, May 3rd at 7-11pm for the party of the year. Edgemont Spring Fete tickets go on sale later this week - gets yours before they sell out.


As alwaysemail us with any questions, feedback, or ideas.


Have a great week!


Amy Lee (GV) & Jennifer Petrilli (SP)

This Week

  • Tu 2/13, BOE Meeting
  • W 2/14, Greenville Pizza Day
  • Th 2/15, 7pm BOE Forum (EHS)


Next Week

  • M 2/19- F 2/23 Mid-Winter Break (No School)

To see a further list of events click here.

 Website: Edgemont Bond 2024
Bond Overview Presentation

Congratulations! The New York State PTA Membership Team has awarded us with the New York State PTA Savvy Membership Award for January 2024!  

HARLEM WIZARDS Sunday, March 3rd @5pm

*All adults and children (over the age of 3) must purchase a ticket

*This is not a drop off event

Ticket Sales
Volunteer Sign Up

SAVE THE DATE!

The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Greenville from March 4-7, with Family Night taking place on Wednesday, March 6th from 5-7pm. Stay tuned for more information and volunteer opportunities.

Love the PTA’s programs and activities?

Volunteer to make sure they can continue!


Commitee Chairs

What?: Committee Chairs help plan, organize and execute the event/program. It’s a great way to get involved at our schools.

Committees?: Book Fair, After School Clubs, Fete and many more!

How?: Work with current committee chairs. You’ll also have an overseeing board member to help guide you.

Why?: Wonderful opportunity to meet and collaborate with other parents/guardians. We need your help to keep these amazing programs going.

How long?: 2 years

What can you do?: Click HERE to see a list of committees that need more Committee Chairs and sign up.

Sign Up Here

Thank you to our Fete chairs, Jessica Leto, Margaret Hu and Susanna Berger for curating, organizing and running a very successful Fete Auction!


Thank you to our amazing donors: Berger Family, Betsy McCormack, Coco Ballantyne, Cooke Family, Edgemont Chinese Association, Edgemont Japanese Parents' Club, Elise Houpt, Heather Rhyu, Jessica Patel, Jordan Brenner, Josh Kaufman, Joy Holland, Judith Heimowitz, Korean Families of Edgemont, Lee Boykoff, Lisa Schein, Madhavi Rajdev, Meena Dasari Evers, Minky Cho, Moshashvili Family, Nicole Coviello, Nicole Israel, Paula Ramer, Petra Boykoff, Rekha Rao, Sarah Ludwig, Shikta Gupta and Tim Morehouse. Also a huge thank you to our principals and teachers who donated.


Last, but not least, thank you to all who bid and contributed to our Fete Auction!


We couldn't do this without all of you!

Have you ever wondered about the risks pesticides pose to your health and your yard?

On Tuesday March 12th (6pm-7pm) learn the latest science on how common pesticides impact health, children's unique vulnerability, and steps that families can take to reduce pesticide exposures. This virtual presentation explores the world of everyday pesticides used by homeowners and gardeners that may cause serious health effects in children, adults, and pets. A registration link to this free event click the link below.

More Information & Registration

Edgemont Day Camps Summer registration begins Tuesday, February 13 at 9am.

Get ready for Summer!

Please visit the website for all the information:

Edgemont Recreation Website

Raising Resilient Kids

Join Scarsdale Action for Youth to hear Stephen Hill speak about how to raise resilient kids that make healthy choices and overcome adversity. Free; registration required. Monday, February 12, 7:30pm (Scarsdale Middle School)

Registration

ECC Community Day of Service

Afya Foundation delivers critical medical and humanitarian supplies at home and around the world. Not only does this help underserved and compromised health systems, it diverts supplies that are still usable from landfills – to date, an estimated 16 million pounds of supplies have been given a second life to help save lives.

 

Save the date for a gratifying and meaningful community service day sorting and packing supplies. More info and sign up to come -- contact the ECC for more info.

Saturday, March 2, 10am-12pm


Edgemont Lacrosse Spring 2024 Registration Open Opportunities for K- 8th grade!  Whether you're a seasoned player or just learning the game, Edgemont Youth Lacrosse is the place to play the fastest game on two feet! Participants will improve their skills in a fun, supportive environment and learn about teamwork, good sportsmanship, and respect for all participants. 

2024 Team Options & Information
Registration

The Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service (SFCS) provides mental health support to residents in the Edgemont and Scarsdale communities. Not only does SFCS provide mental health services on-site at their offices at 14 Harwood Ct. #409, Scarsdale, NY, 10583, but they are also able to provide parent support groups where parents can gather and discuss particular topics that might be helpful to them. Both day and evening groups are available.


If you see a need for such parenting groups within the Edgemont Community, please reach out to us. SFCS is here to help. Please note registration fees apply.

More Information
SFCS Website

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.

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