Edgewood Elementary Discover Your Inner SUPER HERO! November, 2017
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Dear Edgewood Community,
With great joyfulness and excitement
Edgewood celebrated character and culture
building with the holding of our first Town
Hall meeting celebration. One of our goals
this year is to continue in the collective
development of a School Wide Positive
Beha vior Inter vent ion & Supports
(SWPBIS) plan. To that end, further
development and student/staff training is
being put into redefining our character
expectations language of R.O.A.R.S.
Six Edgewood students were recognized at
Town Hall for their display of ROARS and
awarded our highest honor, a superhero
cape, as a means to commemorate their achievement. Please join me in
congratulating the first group of superheroes in training:
Brayden Danbury, Bradley Hill, Emily Haubein, Sydney Darling,
Elin Ruppersberger, & Valentina Higgins (Left to Right)
Wednesday, November 1st7:30pm - PTO MEETING in the Edgewood Library
Thursday, November 2nd6:00pm - Family STEM Night
Mon., Nov. 6th & Tues., Nov. 7thNO SCHOOLGrading Day/Workshop Day
Friday, November 10thNO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 14th7:30pm - Mindful Parenting ForumLocation: Edgewood Library
Mon., Nov. 13th - Fri., Nov. 17thAMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
Tuesday, November 14th7:30am - DONUTS WITH DAD
Wednesday, November 15thParent Classroom Visitation
Friday, November 17th1/2 Day of school - Conferences
Mon.,Nov. 20th - Wed., Nov. 22nd1/2 Day of school - Conferences
Thurs.,Nov.23rd - Mon.,Nov. 27thNO SCHOOL
Wednesday, November 29thPicture Retakes
THE PAW PRINT Inspiring growth and promoting educational excellence through home-school connections.
T h e O c t o b e r i s s u e o f t h e Superintendent's Report, This Month in Pennsbury, may be viewed by ht tp : / /www.pennsburysd.org /Downloads /Super in tendent 's%20Report%2010%2017.pdf Dr. Gretzula shared highlights from this report at the Board meeting held on October 19th.
Edgewood Elementary Discover Your Inner SUPER HERO! November, 2017
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Use Your Voice to INSPIRE POSITIVE GROWTH in everyone!
Come gather and join the effort to help create
an amazing WHOLE child learning experience
for Edgewood students, faculty, and staff. The
PTO works collaboratively to supplement the
academic learning environment and provide a
special touch that makes school a home-away-
from-home. You can use your super powers to
help us make a positive difference.
PTO MEETING DATES This year we have arranged for all PTO meetings to take place in the evening. This will provide an opportunity for families not available during the daytime hours to attend. The same day of the week was chosen each month for consistency and efficient calendar planning. If you are unable to attend the evening meetings, please do not hesitate to reach out to the PTO Leadership Team to discuss thoughts and ideas. We welcome the Edgewood Family to work in a unified manner toward a common goal.
Wednesday, November 1st
7:30pm - EW Library
Wednesday, December 6th
7:30pm - EW Library
Wednesday, January 3rd
7:30pm - EW Library
Wednesday, February 7th
7:30pm - EW Library
Wednesday, March 7th
7:30pm - EW Library
Wednesday, April 4th
7:30pm - EW Library
TUESDAY, May 1st
7:30pm - EW Library
Wednesday, June 6th
7:30pm - EW Library
Using YOUR SUPERPOWERS
to help our children
find theirs.
When Superman took off his Superman outfit who was he? When asked this question most
people say Clark Kent, but the answer is, “He was still Superman”. It didn’t matter what clothes he was
wearing. He was still Superman on the inside. His strength came not from the uniform he wore but from the power within. The same goes for you and me. Your power does not come from your job, uniform, career, status,
circumstance, fame or label people give you. Your power comes from your heart, soul, spirit, passion and love that exists inside you and you are more powerful than you think.
You are not just human. You are SUPER human.
If you don’t feel powerful it’s because you have come to believe the illusion and the lie that outside circumstances have power over you. You have forgotten the truth that you create your world from the inside-out. You don't realize the power you possess. It’s as if you have been given the power of Superman or Wonderwoman but are living the life of Clark Kent or Diana Prince instead. Deep down you know the truth. It’s why these words resonate with you. It’s why so many love
super hero movies. You know you were made for more and there is more within you. You have been
given super human power and you are meant to use it. Not just to create your life but also to help others. Like all super heroes you have been given the greatest power in the
universe.
The power t o make a
difference in the life of
another human being. You were made with a super power to empower others. You don't need a special suit, a title or a super hero name. You just need to tap into the love, spirit, passion, soul and purpose inside you to create your life and a better world today. No cape required!
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new introduction and expanded practices in the
epilogue--Everyday Blessings remains one of the few books on
parenting that embraces the emotional, intuitive, and deeply
personal experience of being a parent, applying the
groundbreaking "mind/body connection" expertise from global
mindfulness leader, Jon Kabat-Zinn and his wife, Myla
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with increasing scientific evidence of its value for optimal health
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PTO CO-PRESIDENT TRACI CURTIS215-669-0911
(call & texting available)[email protected]
Back to School Picnic Laura Iacona 267-265-0127 [email protected]
Newsletter Traci Curtis 215-669-0911 [email protected]
Assemblies Traci Curtis/Edgewood Staff 215-669-0911 [email protected]
Website Management Hannah Leader 215-801-5571 [email protected]
Email Group & Sunday Reminder Andrea Baker 267-994-1579 [email protected]
Field Day
Terri Borgman
Jen Lottier
Andrea Baker
267-575-5600
215-828-1406
267-994-1579
PTO CO-PRESIDENT JULIE MCGOLDRICK267-456-2044
(call & texting available)[email protected]
Trenton Thunder Sheila Shuster 215-514-9247 [email protected]
Food Drive (Penndel Pantry) Belinda Morrison 215-932-7771 [email protected]
STEM Fair Maureen Graham 917-273-2889 [email protected]
Family Fun Event(s) Julie McGoldrick 267-456-2044 [email protected]
Homeroom Parent Liaison Jen Zattoni 215-480-2920 [email protected]
STEM Julie McGoldrick 267-456-2044 [email protected]
PTO TREASURER LAURA IACONA267-265-0127
(call & texting available)[email protected]
Passive Fundraising Jennifer Lottier 215-828-1406 [email protected]
Gift Card Program Jennifer Lottier 215-828-1406 [email protected]
Holiday ShopBeth DeLarato
Jamie Jaffe
267-394-1828
267-980-8856
PTO Membership Leah Morton 215-603-1329 [email protected]
Fall Fundraiser Kim Hawkes 917-626-5906 [email protected]
Spirit Wear Jenn Lottier 215-828-1406 [email protected]
The committees listed below will report to TRACI CURTIS as their Leadership Team main contact.
The committees listed below will report to LAURA IACONA as their Leadership Team main contact.
The committees listed below will report to JULIE MCGOLDRICK as their Leadership Team main contact.
PTO SECRETARY CHANTELL SOCHA516-582-4344
(call & texting available)[email protected]
Play 60 Chantell Socha 516-582-4344 [email protected]
Picture Day Natasha Thamburaj [email protected]
ROARS Week Julie McGoldrick 267-456-2044 [email protected]
Kindergarten Liaison Marcia Minton 609-439-1990 [email protected]
PTO TEAM LEADER CIDNEY GASTALDELLO609-649-4439
(call & texting available)[email protected]
Sponsor-a-Book Michan Pourzar 917-287-3051 [email protected]
Teacher Appreciation Erin Maclean 706-224-8915 [email protected]
Box Tops Laura Riegler 215-321-4579 [email protected]
YearbookJenn Gorski
Jill Condon
609-346-4632
215-518-7247
Spring Into Edgewood Jeanine Davis 908-581-4994 [email protected]
PTO TEAM LEADER KIM HAWKES917-626-5906
(call & texting available)[email protected]
Library Volunteers Kim Hawkes 917-626-5906 [email protected]
Enrichment Belinda Morrison 215-932-7771 [email protected]
Art & Literacy Fair Kim Law 215-301-9951 [email protected]
5th Grade CoordinatorsJill Condon
Liza Hill
215-518-7247 [email protected]
Book FairMichan Pourazar
Jennie Palsgrove
917-287-3051
215-595-6020
The committees listed below will report to CIDNEY GASTALDELLO as their Leadership Team main contact.
The committees listed below will report to KIM HAWKES as their Leadership Team main contact.
The committees listed below will report to CHANTELL SOCHA as their Leadership Team main contact.
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The Classifieds
It’s that time of year!!! The doors to the 2017 Holiday Shop wi l l be opening on
Monday, December 4th. The shop will run all week, ending on Friday, December 8th. This year’s shop is guaranteed to bring smiles to our shoppers’ faces with the amazing gift selections!
The Holiday shop will be open to the public on Friday afternoon, December 8th at 3:30pm for families to shop for great gifts (perfect time for younger/older siblings to shop!). If you are interested in being a part of this exciting week-long event for our children, please keep an eye out for the SignUp Genius link coming out soon!
Beth DeLarato - [email protected]
Jamie Jaffe at [email protected]
Box Tops Challenge!
BEAT THE BLOOM!
Halloween may be over, but it’s SCARY how many Boxtops we have collected so far…over 8,000 of them! That means that as a school we have earned over $800 in less than two months. While Mr. Bloom’s class is leading the contest, please don’t be FRIGHTENED by the amount that they have turned in. There is still plenty of time to perform some TRICKS of your own and turn Boxtops into cash. You can help Edgewood earn money and maybe even e a r n a TREAT for your whole class! Check out the update by class and see where your class stands. Visit www.BTFE.com for information or email [email protected] with questions. Thank you and keep up the BOOtiful work!
Our Holiday Spirit Wear Store is coming!!! Stay tuned
early November for our new online store and styles!!!
Delivery will be on/before December 11th. The
image shown is a sample of what we are going to use
in one of our designs… #wegotspirityeswedo
CALLING ALL SOUP COOKS!!
T h e P T O w i l l b e h o s t i n g a SOUPER special luncheon on November 16th to thank our teachers for their hospitality and opening up their classrooms on Parent Visitation Day! Our teachers do so much to make Edgewood such a fantastic school; we need to show them just how much it is appreciated! So get out your favorite cook books, dust off your soup pot, and get to work making delicious soups and desserts for our teachers, because nothing says thank you like homemade food from the heart. Please keep an eye out for the link to the Sign Up Genius coming in an eBlast in November!
staff luncheon
Edgewood Elementary Discover Your Inner SUPER HERO! November, 2017
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Edgewood celebrated the National Day of Writing on October 20th by watching a brief video and asked each student or classroom to write a Mindful Mantra as part of the National Day of Writing. Here are some of the Mindful Mantras created around Edgewood:
Mrs. Lucci-May’s Class:
Don’t give up, because EVERYTHING is possible.
Mrs. Doto’s Class:
Tomorrow is a new day.
Practice makes progress.
Never say never.
Mrs. Kestel’s Class:
Whatever makes you happy
Carpool Reminders
Please help us ensure safety for all by
adhering to our morning drop off procedures.
• Side drop off at modular gate begin at 8:40 AM, staff member assist;
• Please have child(ren) exit the passenger side of car;
• Please DO NOT pass, or go around other vehicles during drop off;
To prevent traffic back up, the first 4 cars (along
the white lines) should begin to unload
passengers once stopped.
Thank you for your cooperation and help
with keeping our little superheroes safe
each day!
The Classifieds
Check out the website to learn how
your 4th and/or 5th grader can ski for
FREE this winter!
https://www.skipa.com/deals/
4th5th-grade-program
Picture Day Make-up/Retakes
If you would like to have your child’s individual school picture retaken o r y o u r c h i l d w a s absent on the original picture day, retakes and make-ups a re s c h e d u l e f o r
Wednesday, November 29th. For make-ups, please send in a completed picture day form with payment on that date. If you’d like to retake, you’ll need to send in the complete individual photo package you received. Please keep the class picture, as that will not be retaken.
With Mrs. Todor
Edgewood Elementary Discover Your Inner SUPER HERO! November, 2017
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5th Grade puts Food and FUN into Fundraising!
5th GRADE DOUBLE FUNDRAISER
On Friday, November 17th, take your family out for lunch or dinner (it’s a half day of school) and support the 5th grade class at the same time!
FIRST STOP: VENEZIA PIZZA, 672 STONY HILL ROAD
SECOND STOP: RED BERRY, 672 STONY HILL ROAD
SAVE THE COOKING FOR
ANOTHER DAY AND HEAD TO
VENEZIA PIZZA FOR LUNCH OR
DINNER! THEY WILL DONATE
10% OF SALES ON ANY CHECK
THAT MENTIONS EDGEWOOD.
FINISH YOUR MEAL WITH
DESSERT AT RED BERRY. 20%
OF SALES THAT BRING IN
THIS FLYER WILL BE
DONATED TO THE 5TH GRADE.
Extra Fun: There will be a family selfie contest on 11/17. Post a
picture of your family on Facebook or Instagram at either
location with the hashtag #EdgewoodEats for a chance to win a
gift certificate to either Red Berry or Venezia. Remember to
check that hashtag throughout the day to see the fun posts.
Winners will be announced that evening.
Tuesday, November 14th
7:30 - 8:30am
Edgewood Cafeteria
Please register using the Donuts with Dad SignUp Genius link on our
PTO Webpage: edgewoodroar.weebly.com
This event is for Kindergarten and 1st grade students only.
Please make arrangements for your other students to get to school. Thank you!
K & 1st
1ST DEADLINE – NOVEMBER 11TH
DELIVERY – NOVEMBER 17TH
Scrip Gift Card Fundraising is a program
that allows Edgewood Families to raise
money for our school by purchasing Gift
Cards that can be used for great gifts for
the upcoming holidays! With every Gift
Card purchased a percentage goes back to
the Edgewood PTO.
Help support Edgewood at no additional
cost to you!
Questions? Email:
Do Your Holiday Shopping in 4 Easy Steps:
Fill out Order Form
Write your Check out to “Edgewood PTO”
Place your Check and Order Form in an envelope marked “Gift Card Program” and send in to school with your child
Gift Cards are then sent home with your child or delivered to your home
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