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EdgEmont district PtA APril 15, 2011

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Many Thanks……To the wonder-ful volunteers who helped make Mom’s Night Out a success: Laura Bortstein, Deanna

Elstrom, Sawako Gensure, Alisa Greenspan, Tami Haas, Pamela Montgomery, and Laura Seeley. A huge thank you to Lora Griffith who designed a creative flyer and poster for the night’s theme! The event was a lot of fun! For those who missed it, you should strongly consider attending next year; new friend-ships were made, games were played, prizes won, and many moms danced the night away.

Attention Seely Place Parents!

Make every school day Earth Day with “green” school supplies. Order a “green” school supply kit from the PTA in June, and you’ll be able to pick up your kit contain-ing the supplies

required for your child’s grade in early September. This year, we are using a new vendor, Educational Products, Inc., who will provide products made according to principle of environmental sustainability and fair employment. We also expect the kits to cost significantly less than last year’s did.

Look for the order form and flyer in backpacks in June!

Greenville Teacher Appreciation LuncheonThe Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is being held on Friday, May 20th. This is a wonderful event for the teachers and staff. Would you like to help out? Volunteers are needed for setup, cooking, baking, and clean up.

Please contact Mary Jane Cohen at 722-6969 or email at [email protected]

Seely Place Teacher Appreciation LuncheonThe Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is coming on May 13th. This is a very anticipated event for the teachers and staff.

Please consider volunteering to show your appreciation. Volunteers are needed for cooking, baking, set up, serving and clean up.

Please contact Diane Brattoli at 917-873-6854 [email protected] or Alisa Herschaft at 914-522-3782 [email protected]

On-Going School Support

Turn In Your Box TopsPlease continue to bring in your pink Box Tops that you have collected and remember to include your name, teacher and grade. Place your Box Tops in the main office at Greenville or in the envelope outside Dr. Kennedy’s office at Seely. Questions? Con-tact Alison Press (GV) at [email protected] or Lisann Donnelly (SP) at [email protected].

Shop DeCicco’sWhen you shop at the Ardsley DeCicco’s supermarket, please remember to drop your receipt in the Edgemont PTA Box on your way out! DeCicco’s donates a percentage of the sales back to the PTA, which in turn helps to fund many of our programs and services. Stock up on those holiday ingredients!

Upcoming PTA Events• 5/4 Flower Sale at GV and SP

• 5/10 PTA General Meeting and Elections

• 5/17 PTA Volunteer Breakfast

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Edgemont Girls Travel Basketball: Fall 2011/ Winter 2012For girls that will be in 5th Grade in September 2011, tryouts for the Edge-mont Girls Travel Basketball Team will be held in September. The season will run from October 2011 through March 2012. Larry Bortstein, Greg Butler and Paul Hirschheimer will be the coaches. If your daughter may be interested, please send an email to Larry at lbortstein@ blegalgroup.com, or call Larry at 646-240-4872. More details to come.

No After-School Gym— Reminder —

There will be no After-School Gym on Friday, April 15th.

Also, please note that the last day of After-School Gym is Friday, May 6th.

Enjoy Your Vacation!— Reminder —

Schools will be closed Monday, April 18th- Monday, April 25th. Have a nice Passover and Easter!

B.O.E Meeting ReminderThe next public session of the Board of Ed will take place on Tuesday, April 26th at 8:15pm in the EHS LGI. The following session will be on Tuesday, May 10th.

Earth Day Clean Up

The Edgemont Association will hold its annual Earth Day Clean-up and BBQ at Crane’s Pond on Saturday April 30th beginning at 3:30pm (rain date Sunday 5/1). Bring the whole family to help spruce up the park and take part in the or-ganized fun and games. This year we are also planning a clean-up on the path along the Bronx River Parkway (between the Pipeline and the Scarsdale train station). After all the work is done, the association treats everyone to a BBQ dinner. Please join us!

Backpack News Deadline

Please submit all materials for the next issue on or before Wednesday, May 4th.

Send all emails to: backpacknews@ edgemont.org.

Please be sure flyers are PDF or Word document files only. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Jen Wurtzburger 472-6317

Backpack News OnlineYou can also read the Backpack News online by visiting either gv.edgemont.org or sp.edgemont.org, and clicking on the PTA website for your school, located on the left-hand side (under School Resources).

PTA OfficersCo-Presidents:

Kelly Ivanoski 723-1751

Beth Tomkiewicz 472-0575

VP/Media Relations:

Jennifer Wurtzburger 472-6317

VP/Cultural Arts:

Gerri Sommers 472-6556

VP/Annual Benefit:

Tami Haas 448-5658

VP/Fundraising:

Nancy Faust 722-6777

VP/Volunteers:

Deborah Schenfeld 725-8778

Recording/Corresponding Sec’y:

Lauren Warren 725-2899

Treasurer:

Mary Elizabeth Stern 472-2919

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SCIENCE FAIR

“Whenever I get a chance to go to a science fair, I go.” -‐ President Barack Obama

The President won’t be there, but you should be!!

When? Friday, May 20th Who? YOU! (if you are a Seely or Greenville student in

Set-‐up 6:30-‐7:00 p.m. Grades 2 -‐6) Exhibit 7:00-‐8:30 p.m.

Where? Edgemont High School How? Return your completed form to the Science New gym Fair box in your school’s office by May 6

What is the Science Fair? The Edgemont Elementary PTA’s 16th Annual Science Fair is a celebration of science. At the Science Fair, you will be assigned a table space (3’ x 3’) and a display board (about 31” tall and 4’ wide) on which to mount your science project. Your project can demonstrate something scientific that interests you. It can be an experiment, a chart or a model that describes/explains what something is or how it works, or both. An adult listener will come to your table to hear about your project, and you will also be able to see everyone else’s amazing projects. The Science Fair is not a competition, and it is fun! How Do I Start? The school library, the public library, the internet, bookstores, teachers, friends and even parents may offer good ideas for projects. Find something that interests you!! But remember – no explosions, toxic chemicals, fire, or handing out candy at the Science Fair. Can I work with a friend? Yes, you can work with a friend, or you can do a project on your own. If you work together, we suggest you limit your group to three. Please submit one form per group. Questions: Nidhi Sahgal [email protected] 725-‐9069 (SP); Elise Wagner Ballan 723-‐0804 (GRV) [email protected]; Karen Rosner 574-‐5660 [email protected]; Alicia Rieger 723-‐0399 [email protected] Science Fair Project Title: ___________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name Phone email School (G, SP) / Grade / Teacher

_________________________________________________________________________________________ Name Phone email School (G, SP) / Grade / Teacher

Electric outlet needed? Yes No (You must bring your own extension cords!)

Please return to the office by May 6th

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Volunteer Sign Up Sheet 2011-2012 School Year

(See reverse side for descriptions)

Parent’s Name____________________________________School (please circle): GRV SP Email _______________________________Phone (H)______________ (C)____________ Child(ren)’s Name(s)___________________________ Grade(s) in Fall ‘11 ________

Please check off all areas of interest then return to the PTA mailbox. Questions? Call Deborah Schenfeld, PTA VP Volunteers at

725-8778 or [email protected]

Fundraising � School Lunch __Mondays __Tuesdays __Wednesdays __Thursdays __Fridays � School Photos � Spring Fête � Note cards � Gift Wrap Sales � Spring Fête Journal � Membership � Used Book Fair � Merchandise Sales � Book Fair � Flower Fundraiser � “Green My Locker” School Supply Kit

Special Events � Welcome BBQ & Family Carnival � Mom’s Night Out � Tile Day � Health Fair for 3rd and 4th Grades � Young Writer’s Workshop � Art Day � Science Fair for 2nd through 6th Grades � Cops & Community Basketball � Theatrical Production � Winter Warm Up � Art Career Day (GV only, 5th & 6th Grades)

Volunteers in the Schools � After-School Clubs � Grade Parents � Library Volunteers � Jr. Great Books (GV only) � Math Olympiads � Multicultural � Wiggle Works (SP only) � Publishing Center

Community Education & Service � Health and Safety Committee � Partnership for Learning Differences � Kids Help Kids � Holiday Gift Drive (A Kids Help Kids Project) � Mind Body & Spirit Committee � Technology

Publications � Student Directory � Yearbook Hospitality Miscellaneous � Teacher Recognition Luncheon � Done in A Day or Less

**Please indicate below if you have any special skill sets i.e. computer expertise, graphics etc. that you would be willing to share with us as special events happen over the year.

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Descriptions

School Lunch – Organizes the distribution and collection of order forms, purchasing supplies and serving the students each week. Used Book Fair – Assists in the collection, set up and sale of used books donated by the students. Will be held at both GRV & SP in the spring. School Photos – This committee coordinates the event between the school and the photographer. Volunteers assist photographers and teachers with lining up children and getting them ready for their pictures. September. Membership – Help organize collection of PTA dues from school community. Letters sent out in August & then collect dues. Merchandise Sales – Help prepare flyers for distribution, tally orders, distribute orders and/or sell Edgemont logo clothing and merchandise at various school events throughout the year. Book Fair – Set up of fair and aid the children in purchasing books. October. Spring Fête – Develop a theme, procure auction items, organize the ticket sales, entertainment and coordinate the most significant fundraising event of the year to be held in the spring. Spring Fête Journal - Obtain advertisers and publish Journal. This is part of the Spring Fete. Gift Wrap Sales – Help organize sale of and distribution of holiday gift wrap. Sale is usually at the beginning of the school year. Note Cards – Turn kids artwork into note cards and pads. Help prepare flyers, collect and distribute orders. “Green My Locker” School Supply Kits- Help organize school supply kits for distribution to students the first week of school. September Flower Fundraiser-Assist in after school Plant Sales at GRV & SP the day of the event. May

Welcome BBQ & Family Carnival – Help coordinate a BBQ and carnival welcoming families back to school. Volunteers needed for the night of the event to help with carnival and/or checking people in at BBQ. September Winter Family Fun Night – Help coordinate a family night of fun. Volunteers needed for the night of the event to help with the event. Health Fair – Organizes health professionals who present health information to 3rd and 4th graders. Volunteers needed for the day of the event. Science Fair – Volunteers help organize a science fair featuring experiments of 2nd - 6th grade students. Some volunteers help on the night of the event as “listeners” when children present their projects. Mom’s Night Out - Help organize an evening event for moms. Young Writer’s Workshop – Help organize exciting school-sponsored evening event for 4th through 6th grade. Held in the spring. Cops & Community Basketball - Parents from the Edgemont community will play a friendly basketball game against the Greenburgh Police officers. Held in March. Theatrical Production –Help with sign up, ticket distribution & organizing the theatrical production. Work with the production company so that rehearsals and show goes smoothly. Held in the spring. Art Career Day (GV only) - Art professionals make presentations to children in school. Volunteers & presenters needed for the day of the event. Tile Day – Organize the decoration of the tiles to be used in the school as a commemorative display. Art Day - A weekend day long multi-faceted art event in Mid-March.

After School Clubs – Coordinates a program of fun, educational clubs that run through the year. Prepares and distributes course listings and sign up forms. Organizes registration for all three sessions. Volunteers needed for sign-up evenings. Jr. Great Books (GRV only) – Organizes and leads an enriched reading program throughout the school year. Training is provided by the PTA. Publishing Center – Works with teachers to create books of children’s works. Grade Parents – Work closely with classroom teachers and communicates between the PTA, school and home. Library Volunteers – Assist the librarian throughout the school year. Wiggle Works (SP only) – Work in classrooms throughout the school year supporting teachers with reading programs on the computer. Multi-Cultural Committee – helps to celebrate the diversity in Edgemont through a variety of events.

Health & Safety Committee – Develops safety programs and educates the community on health and safety issues. Kids Help Kids – Works with the students to develop programs that support families and children in need. Holiday Gift Drive - This Kids Help Kids project organizes the collection and distribution of holiday gifts for less fortunate children. Will begin meeting in early Fall. Partnership for Learning Differences – Organizes events to support the committee’s mission. Mind, Body & Spirit Committee – Offers programming that will expose our community to many different opportunities to achieve balance in mind, body & spirit.

Yearbook – Organizes the production of this annual book. Student Directory – Prepares a listing of all students at both schools and publication of the directory. Teacher Recognition Luncheon – Coordinates annual luncheon honoring faculty and staff at both schools in May. Done in A Day or Less- Can help on miscellaneous projects on relatively short notice for a short amount of time. An extra pair of hands!!

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Important Announcement for Parents of Incoming

Edgemont Kindergarten Students

If you have a child who is eligible for enrollment in Kindergarten for the 2011-2012 school year (who is at least 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2011), please contact:

Rosemary DeVito, Registrar (914) 472-7767, ext. 4407 [email protected] or Mimi Southard, Assistant Registrar (914) 472-7767, ext. 4431 [email protected]

Central Office 300 White Oak Lane Scarsdale, NY 10583 If you do not have a child currently enrolled in the District, you will need to complete a residency affidavit. If you do have a child enrolled, you may be asked to confirm the residency information the District has on file. Your early reply will be most appreciated.

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