Welcome to News from the Nest! This email is a way for us to share a little news to keep you informed on events and happenings of the Edgewood PTO. We know life is busy, and with so much to share, we wanted this email to serve as a simple and easy way to find the who, what, where, when, why's of the next month. Keep an eye out for The Eagle, our full newsletter, at the beginning and end of each semester. And follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @edgewoodpto for updates each week!

Happy November! Can you believe how quickly this semester is flying by? Big things are happening at Edgewood! The PTO has been hard at work, and we hope you all had an unforgettable time at My Pals Day and the Turkey Trot! Thank you for being part of these incredible events. As we look ahead, please take a moment to review the important information below, and don’t hesitate to reach out via email with any questions! 

• Each month, the PTO provides a treat for all 135 teachers, faculty and staff to show how much they are appreciated. November is the 3rd grade's month to help provide this treat! If you would like to contribute and haven't already arranged to do so through your room parent, please Venmo @EdgewoodPTO and indicate 3rd grade treat, or send a labeled donation to the office with your child. We suggest a $5 donation, but any amount is welcome. All donations are voluntary. We appreciate your support! 

• The Jingle Fund kicks off today! Check out details below on how you can support nearly 80 staff members who serve multiple classrooms at Edgewood Elementary.

• Join us for our November PTO Meeting on Thursday, November 21st, at noon in the library. If you can't make it in person, you'll be able to join via Zoom - look for the link in your email Thursday morning before the meeting. We're excited to have Homewood City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Justin Hefner, as our guest speaker. We hope to see you there! 

• Edgewood Night Out is Monday, November 11th. Participating businesses include Bandwagon, Big Spoon Creamery, Edgewood Creamery, Frothy Monkey, Ono Poke, Otey's, Sam's Deli and Grill, Saw's BBQ, Slice Pizza, Meals by Misty and Taco Mama. This is an easy and fun way to give back to the PTO and support our local businesses!

• Yearbook sales are live! Yearbooks are $40. All 5th graders receive a complimentary copy! Yearbooks will be delivered in May. Deadline to purchase a yearbook is Friday, January 24th.

• Save the date for the Edgewood Talent Show on Friday, February 21st! More details will be sent home in the red folders on Friday, November 8th.

Support our Staff with the Jingle Fund!

The Jingle Fund is a meaningful way to spread holiday love and cheer to the many wonderful faculty and staff (almost 80 people) who serve more than one classroom, and therefore don't have an assigned room parent to coordinate holiday gifts. 

The cards with your generous donations will be signed from "Families of the Edgewood PTO." Recommended donation is $20 per family, but no amount given is too small or too large. 

Please Venmo @EdgewoodPTO and mark "Jingle Fund" in the comments or send cash/check to the front office marked "Edgewood PTO Jingle Fund." Thank you for helping us support our amazing school staff! 

Edgewood Elementary 100th Anniversary 

ALL current students and families, former teachers and staff, and Edgewood Alumni are invited to celebrate this momentous occasion!

We’re gearing up for an unforgettable day as we celebrate 100 years of Edgewood, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and we’re calling on all parents, students, and community members to volunteer.

Whether you can assist with setup, manage activities, or help with clean-up, every little bit makes a huge difference. Let’s come together to honor our rich history and build a brighter future for Edgewood. SIGN UP TODAY and be part of something special!

Fifth Grade t-shirts are LIVE on our website and ready for purchase!

Sale starts TODAY and ends November 22nd! Don’t miss out! T-shirts are $28 and cover the cost of the 5th grade end of year party. These t-shirts will be used for the 5th grade finale at the annual Talent Show and for the 5th grade field trip!

Shop Local, Support Edgewood!

Each month, we’ll be highlighting a local business that generously donates a portion of their sales to our school through Edgewood Night Out! Your support of these fantastic community partners not only benefits our school but also strengthens our local economy. We appreciate the loyalty of our neighbors on the Edgewood Strip and ask that you help us show our appreciation by patronizing these businesses, during Edgewood Night Out and otherwise!

Bandwagon:

Chatting with Owners, David and Leah Knight

• How long have you been in business in the Edgewood Strip? Since February 2024
• What is the best part of being a part of the Edgewood community? The kids! We love how the strip is a gathering place for all the kids to hang out.
• Why do you choose to support Edgewood Elementary? We have four kids who have benefitted from this amazing school and love supporting the teachers here!
• What is your favorite thing to buy for the store? Unique games/toys/candy kids will love!

901 College Ave 

Homewood AL 35209