PTA meeting tomorrow night

At the monthly PTA meeting, tomorrow, Tuesday May 15, PTA officers for next year will be voted in and the budget will be finalized. The meeting is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Edgewood Library. Childcare is available in the cafeteria and free to parents, thanks to the PTA.

PTA set to fund furniture needs, upgrade to outdated technology

At the budget meeting last week, PTA members agreed to spend about $27,000 to upgrade severely outdated technology (for example, projectors that project images too small for kids in the back to see and computers as old as 2005) and furniture needs, such as kindergarten chairs and desks for a new kinder class next year and broken chairs that teachers are making due with. The money is available through a special fund that was set up when Evergreen Elementary and Edgewood Elementary merged. This proposal will be discussed at the May meeting and voted on at the June meeting—Tuesday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Edgewood Library.

No thanks, we don’t need any more PTA volunteers!

JUST KIDDING! We have all kinds of volunteer opportunities, including Movie Night Coordinator, Popcorn Coordinator, Social Media Editor and Newsletter Editor, that need to be filled for next year. These things won’t happen next year without volunteers! If we all donated an hour a month, what a difference it would make! Let Tanya know if you are willing to help!

Recycle your Electronic waste this week at Edgewood!

The Electronic Waste Recycling barrels are here this week located in the hall way between the gym and cafeteria.  Please bring your old computers, microwaves, lamps, cell phones……anything with a chord or that takes batteries! http://www.partnersforsustainableschools.org/ewaste1/

Field Day is on June 12!

More details are coming soon, but please mark your calendars for field day on June 12.  We will be asking for a lot of volunteers on this fun-filled day.  K-2 will have field day in the morning and 3^rd-5^th will be in the afternoon (times TBA).

5^th Grade Promotion Breakfast for 5^th grade families – June 14^th 7:30-9:00

If you have a 5^th grader, please mark your calendar for our 5^th grade promotion breakfast on Thursday, June 14^th from 7:30-9:00.  More details coming your way soon!

Last Day of School – June 15^th –  Half day  (11:45/buses 11:35)

It’s hard to believe that we only have one month of school left!  Our last day is on June 15^th.  It is a half day ending at 11:45.  Buses will be picking up students at 11:35.

Enrolling Kindergarten Families Now!

We are accepting Kindergarten enrollment now.  It is so helpful for us to keep track of our numbers for the fall if the enrollment forms are turned in before summer starts. 

Nearby Nature

If your kids enjoy exploring, biking, bug catching, treasure hunting, and other fun nature adventures, then they should participate in Nearby Nature’s outdoor summer daycamps! Nearby Nature’s camps are a unique medley of adventure, science, nature, art, play, and gardening. Most take place in Alton Baker Park, in the group’s unique Learnscape Gardens. Daycamps run from June 18-August 31, last one week each, and serve kids from three to 13 years old. Half and full day options are available and enrollment is limited to 12 children per camp. For registration as well as scholarship information, see http://www.nearbynature.org/programs/daycamps or call 541-687-9699.

Whole Earth Nature School

Whole Earth Nature School offers your kids a chance to get outside this summer and have an epic adventure while learning real outdoor skills. Our expert staff and excellent one to six staff/student ratio ensure that our instructors are engaged with getting to know every camper personally. Campers will grow in their confidence, resilience, and kinship with nature. Each camp has a unique theme and no two camps are ever exactly alike. Scholarships are available. Spaces will fill quickly.

View the camp schedule and register online at NatureCamps.org

OCC Summer Camps

Are you interested in music? Register for summer camps at www.oregonchildrenschoir.com. For the K-5^th-graders, there is an OCC/RCT Collaboration Camp with Wayne Strong from Aug 13-17 9am-1pm at 1376 Olive St.

South Eugene Soccer Camp

At South Eugene High School Soccer Camp, your child (for students entering grades 1-9) will enjoy all the high school soccer team players as counselors, learn from their years of experience, and have a lot of fun improving his or her skills and confidence!  Kids are grouped by the grade they’re entering in the fall, so they’ll see some old friends and meet new ones! Each soccer player receives free soccer ball. Camp held at YMCA field/SEHS turf and grass fields. Monday – Thursday, June 18-21, 9am-2pm. $130 for first kid $110 for siblings $65 for free/reduced. Register Online at: eugeneYMCA.org  starting 4/26.

Volleyball camp

University of Oregon Volleyball is pleased to offer a variety of volleyball camp options this summer. This includes our Youth Camp which is designed for elementary and junior high students (beginning and intermediate level). All Youth Camp participants receive a volleyball and a Duck t-shirt. Youth Camp will be held on three nights in July (7/9 – 7/11) from 6:30-8:30pm at Matt Knight Arena.

Registration is available at duckvolleyballcamps.com. Questions – email: rbeick@uoregon.edu

Save All Summer with 1PASS!

1PASS combines accessible transportation with free admission to kid-friendly attractions — pools, museums, mini golf and more — all for one low price.  https://willamalane.org/1pass/

Lost and Found – Unclaimed items donated May 11

Our lost and found is once again getting out of hand.  We will be bagging up and donating all unclaimed items on May 11.  If you are missing a jacket, hoodie, hat, lunch box….please come and reclaim them from the lost and found before they get donated.

Will your child be returning to Edgewood next year? 

Forms have been sent home asking if your child is returning to Edgewood next year.  Please be sure and turn them in so that we can start planning our classes for next year.  It’s especially important to know if your child is NOT returning to Edgewood or NOT attending Spencer Butte.  The form is attached in case you are missing it.

Popcorn Coordinator needed for 2018-2019

Everyone loves Popcorn Wednesdays and we really appreciate Tracie Harness for being the popcorn coordinator these past couple of years.  It’s time to hand over the popcorn coordinator baton to another parent volunteer.  Please let us know if you are interested in being the popcorn coordinator next year. This does not mean that you would be popping popcorn each week!.  The popcorn coordinator helps recruit and train volunteers, creates a schedule and makes sure that there are enough supplies.  Popcorn money helps pay for field trips for the primary grades.

PTA Budget for next school year decided May 8

The Edgewood PTA will hold its annual budget meeting Tuesday, May 8, in the Edgewood Library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is the time of year where parents can help decide where school funds will go. Child care will be available in the cafeteria for free.

PTA officer elections May 15

At the monthly PTA meeting, Tuesday May 15, PTA officers for next year will be voted in. Please submit your name for an officer position to Tanya any time before that meeting. All positions are open for new parents: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. We welcome new people and know that this work is essential to bringing great education to our students!

Order your Edgewood Shirts with the NEW EDGEWOOD LOGO!  (See above)

We will be collecting shirt orders with the logo through next Monday, April 30^th.  This will be the last shirt order of the year.  We have different styles and colors to choose from.  Please turn in your order form (attached) by Monday!  Please make sure to indicate Youth or Adult sizes.

If your kids enjoy exploring, biking, bug catching, treasure hunting, and other fun nature adventures, then they should participate in Nearby Nature’s outdoor summer daycamps! Nearby Nature’s camps are a unique medley of adventure, science, nature, art, play, and gardening. Most take place in Alton Baker Park, in the group’s unique Learnscape Gardens. Daycamps run from June 18-August 31, last one week each, and serve kids from three to 13 years old. Half and full day options are available and enrollment is limited to 12 children per camp. Scholarships are available! For registration as well as scholarship information, see  http://www.nearbynature.org/programs/daycamps or call 541-687-9699.