Peek at the Week; Week of February 12
- Kelly Botti
- Feb 11, 2024
- 3 min read
Here's what's happening this week:
Monday, February 12 | Rotation Day 4 Last Day for Candygrams - $1! |
Tuesday, February 13 | No School |
Wednesday, February 14 | Rotation Day 1 Valentine's Day Class Parties (check with homeroom teacher for times - volunteer clearances required) Pink Out/Red Out sponsored by Edgewood's Service Council. Wear pink or red (clothes, hair, hats, socks, or jammies are all ok!) to show your love for Edgewood! |
Thursday, February 15 | Rotation Day 2 |
Friday, February 16 | Rotation Day 3 |
Lunch Link!
Click here to access this week's school lunch menu
February 14 is lucky tray day! There will be pre-marked trays for purchased lunches - if a student draws a lucky tray, the student will receive a free snack prize!
Mark your calendars - here is what's coming up:
School Closures | February 19 (1/2 day February 16) |
Winter PTO Meeting | February 22 (7:00 PM) |
Edgewood Spring Play Tryouts | February 29, March 5, March 6 |
Edgewood Night at the Harlem Globetrotters | March 1 |
Edgewood Town Hall with Dr. Smith | March 13 (7:30 PM) |
Lucky to Have You Dance | March 15 |
Edgewood Cafe Capital Campaign Project

Help us raise funds to revitalize Edgewood Cafe!
Almost $5K Raised towards our $10K Goal!
Check out our new rendering!
To make a donation, please click on the link below or click here to visit our fundraising page or you can send cash or check through the envelope which came home with your child last week.
We are now offering the opportunity to sponsor a table in the cafe for a donation of $1,250. Each sponsored table will feature a personalized plaque recognizing your contribution. This is a unique chance to be part of our school's legacy. If you are interested, please click on the link below to email our PTO treasurer.
We are a registered 501(c)(3) and donations are tax deductible and eligible for corporate match programs! Please contact our PTO treasurer by clicking here for required forms for match programs.
We appreciate your support and look forward to working together to make Café Edgewood an even better area for our students.
Details you need to know!
Last Day for Candygrams - Monday, February 12!

LAST DAY TO BUY CANDY GRAMS!! Valentine Candy Grams are being sold on Monday 2/12 - buy your last-minute grams Monday morning in the glass corridor! You can pay with cash, or Venmo to the 5th Grade Coordinators account :) All candy grams will be distributed on Valentine's Day at the end of the day in homeroom. Thanks for spreading the love, Edgewood!
Click here for the form and see below for the Venmo QR code for payment. Candygrams will be delivered at the end of the day on Feb 14th.
Edgewood Spring Play Update

Information went out to all parents who registered their child for the play and completed the google form regarding audition schedules. Please note that if you did not complete the google form, your child was not scheduled for auditions.
Stage Crew Needed!
We are in need of 5th graders for stage crew. Stage crew members will be required to attend an introduction meeting (date TBD), rehearsals during tech week (weeks leading up to the show in April) and available for both shows in May. Click here to sign-up!
Lucky to Have you Dance - March 15!

All Edgewood students are invited to join with one "Lucky" adult of their choosing (one adult may accompany multiple students) to enjoy a night of DJ entertainment, games, and dancing! Dress to impress!
RSVP by clicking here.
Order Field Day T-Shirts (Free for all students!)
We are once again funding field day t-shirts for our entire student community. In order to guarantee your child's size, we ask you please order a t-shirt through our Spirit Wear store (or clicking the link below). You have the option of adding your child's name to the shirt for an additional $5. Shirts for teachers, parents, and non-student siblings are also available for sale by clicking here.
Edgewood Night at the Harlem Globetrotters!
Fundraiser to benefit the Edgewood 5th Grade
March 1, 2024
Buy your Globetrotter and support the 5th Grade! Tickets are going fast and the deadline to purchase is Feb 23rd.Show is Friday, March 1st at 7 pm, and tickets are $35 each.
JUST ADDED! Any family that buys tickets will have their Edgewood student(s) entered into a raffle to be one of 25 lucky kids that get to head to the entrance tunnel to high-five the Globetrotters on their way onto the court for the second half!
Click here to register!
5th Grade Central
We have tickets for the Harlem Globetrotters still available! Deadline to purchase is February 23! Come join your friends at Edgewood for a fun night of basketball. Friday, March 1 at 7 pm at the CURE Arena. Tickets are $35 each and proceeds benefit the 5th Grade. Twenty-Five lucky kiddos from Edgewood will be able High Five the Globetrotters as they come on the court in the 2nd half (drawing to be held before 3/1)!
Stay tuned for dates and information for end of year events for 5th Grade!
Don't forget to submit your yearbook pictures. Check out the 5th grade website for more details!
Need the 5th grade QR code for payment for Candygrams or Globetrotters?

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