Edison Middle School PTA

10/28/2025

⭐Edison Knights School Daily Announcements ⭐
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and we are following a B-Day Schedule.

Administration News:
October is Italian 🇮🇹 American Heritage Month. Fun fact - Guglielmo [gool-yel-mo] Marconi: 1874 - 1937; was an Italian inventor, electrical engineer, physicist, and politician, known for his creation of a practical radio wave–based wireless telegraph system. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909 for the development of wireless communications.

Kindness Boomerang:
Today’s Kindness Boomerang Act: Tell your parents or guardian how much you love them!

Upcoming Events:
This week starts Red Ribbon Week! Today’s red ribbon quote: “My future is bright” in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Week. Please wear Pink🩷 on Wednesday!

Character Day Assembly will be held on Friday, October 31st. Please go over the letter sent to you by Mr. Melendez.

➡️➡️We have early dismissal on Tuesday, November 4th - No lunch will be served!
Fall Harvest will be on November 5, 2025!
There will be No School on Thursday and Friday, November 6th and 7th!
The end of the first marking period will be on November 12th.

After School Club Meetings:
The club meeting today is: GSA Voice.
Clubs meeting on Wednesday are: Newspaper Club & Chamber Orchestra.
🚫No clubs have been scheduled to meet on Thursday.

Remember, tomorrow we wear PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Happy Tuesday!

10/27/2025

⭐Edison Knights School Daily Announcements ⭐
Today is Monday, October 27, 2025, and we are following an A-Day Schedule.

Administration News:
October is Italian American Heritage Month. Fun fact - Ariana Grande, whose real name is Ariana Grande-Butera, is an influential singer, songwriter, and actress of Italian heritage with Sicilian and Abruzzese roots. Grande has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including two Grammy Awards, one Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, nine MTV Video Music Awards, and 30 Guinness World Records. Besides music, Grande has worked with many charitable organizations and advocates for animal rights, mental health, and gender, racial, and LGBT equality.

Kindness Boomerang:
Today’s Kindness Boomerang Act: Give any clothes that you don’t want anymore to the needy!

Upcoming Events:
This week starts Red Ribbon Week! To kick off Red Ribbon week tomorrow wear “Crazy Socks” to sock it to drugs!
Character Day Assembly will be held on Friday, October 31st. Please go over the letter sent to you by Mr. Melendez.
We have early dismissal on Tuesday, November 4th - No lunch will be served!
Fall Harvest will be on November 5, 2025!
There will be No School on Thursday and Friday, November 6th and 7th!
The end of the first marking period will be on November 12th.

After School Club Meetings:
Clubs meeting today are: Board Game Club, Environmental Club, Video Game Club & Art Club.
The Club meeting on Tomorrow is GSA Voice.
Clubs meeting on Wednesday are: Newspaper Club & Chamber Orchestra
No clubs have been scheduled to meet on Thursday.

The pledge fundraiser update: $28,377 has been raised so far, well done. We have exceeded our 25,000 dollar goal. Let’s see if we can raise $30,000 for our school. 7th grade is crushing it still in the lead. Go Knights! We can do this.

Remember on Wednesday we wear PINK for breast cancer awareness month.
Happy Monday!

10/23/2025

💗 Clarifying Our Breast Cancer Walkathon Efforts 💗

We’d like to share a quick update about our Breast Cancer Awareness Walkathon! A few weeks ago, we reached out to The Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation to explore a partnership opportunity. While we’re still waiting to hear back, please know that a percentage of the funds raised will still be donated in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness — whether directly through the foundation or in the name of our school’s PTA.

Our goal has always been to make this event both meaningful and transparent. The West Orange Police Department kindly joined us in support, and Officer Karen even helped guide us on the best way to process our donation check.

For many of us, including myself, this cause is deeply personal — my stepmother is a breast cancer survivor, and bringing this event to our school community means a lot to me and my family. It’s a tradition that reflects our values of compassion, unity, and giving back.

If anyone has questions or would like more information about the donation process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you all for making this event such a special and heartfelt success! 💕🎀

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10/21/2025

🌸 PINK RIBBON WALKATHON DAY at EMS! 🌸

The day is finally here — and we’re pretty in pink! 💖
Our students are ready to walk, celebrate, and raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🎀
We’re so excited to see all the kids showing their school spirit in pink and stepping up for a cause that matters. 💪👟

A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated water — we not only reached our goal but went above and beyond! 🩷💦

This community always shows up with love and heart.
Let’s make today inspiring, joyful, and full of pink pride! 💕✨

10/21/2025

💧THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART💧

I am so deeply grateful to every parent who stepped up and helped with the water donations today. Because of your kindness and generosity — delivering to my house and to the school — we now have 22 cases of water ready for our kids tomorrow. 💖

When I sent out the message, I was worried we wouldn’t have enough. But, as always, this amazing community came through. Your support reminds me why I love being part of EMS — it’s the heart and care of our families that make everything possible.

Thank you for showing up, for caring, and for making sure our kids have what they need. You’ve truly turned a moment of stress into one of gratitude and love. 🫶
— Helena.

10/20/2025

💧 WATER DONATION NEEDED 💧

Friends, I really need your help. We don’t have enough water for tomorrow’s Walkathon — right now, I only have 2 cases for 450 kids.

This isn’t for the PTA or the school — it’s for our kids. Every bottle makes a difference. I’m doing everything I can to make sure our kids have a great year full of fun and memorable events, but I can’t do it alone.

Our children deserve to enjoy these moments without worry, and your help — no matter how small — means the world. If you can donate even a case of water, please reach out or drop it off at EMS tomorow before 9 am. 💖

Together, we can make this happen for them. Thank you for always showing up for our kids. 🙏

10/20/2025

IMPORTANT NOTE: To all parents who generously donated water for the walkathon, please ensure it’s delivered today or by 9am tomorrow before the walkathon, we need it to energize our students at the table. Thank you so much for taking the time and supplying the kids with water.

10/17/2025

🎀 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! 🎀

The EMS Breast Cancer Awareness Walkathon is almost here — October 21, 2025!

💪 Join us in making a difference as we walk for hope, strength, and awareness.

Most volunteer spots are filled (thank you!) 💖

🚨 Only a few left — don’t miss your chance to be part of something special!

We’re looking for help with:
👟 Walk route support
📝 Participant check-in
💧 Water stations
🎉 Cheer squad / motivation crew

✨ Sign up today and help bring this meaningful event! Link in bio.

FYI: Water donations should be dropped off prior to the event if possible. Thank you.

10/15/2025

⭐Edison Knights School Daily Announcements ⭐

It’s Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and we are following an A-Day Schedule.

Administration News:
Hispanic Heritage Month: Today is the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month. The last person we will spotlight is Frida Kahlo. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican 🇲🇽 painter known for her vibrant, uncompromising, and brilliantly colored symbolic self-portraits. As a child, she suffered a bout of polio that left her with a slight limp, a chronic ailment she would endure throughout her life. Kahlo was especially close to her father, a professional photographer, and frequently assisted him in his studio, where she acquired a sharp eye for detail. Although Kahlo took some drawing classes, she was more interested in science. In 1922, she entered the National Preparatory School in Mexico City with the intention of eventually studying medicine.

Kindness Boomerang:
Today’s Kindness Boomerang Act: “Write a letter or send a card to a relative today to show you’re thinking of them!”

Upcoming Events:
Picture Day will be this Friday, October 17th. Please have your forms and payment with you on that date.
Calling all Edison Knight Athletes, we want to get to know you better. Today, during lunch, there will be a table set up. Please stop by and provide us with your information. Thank you!
Next week is School Violence Awareness Week! Stand by for some great quotes.
On Fridays, we wear Edison colors —Gray, Yellow, or Green —or Edison Spirit Wear. Want to buy spiritwear? Visit our website, where the clothing link can be found on the first page under the PTA announcements. We will also email your parents and/or guardians the link to make it easy for everyone.

After School Club Meetings:
Interest club meetings for Today are: Unity Club in room 212 and Academically Speaking in room 209.
Interest club meeting for Thursday are: Edison Singers in room 117.

The pledge fundraiser update: the amount raised so far is $20,101
We only need $4,899 to reach the school goal. Make sure your donation is in before the October 20th deadline. The top grade for donations is 6th Grade as of today. Go Knights!

Can you believe it’s already the middle of the week?! Happy Wednesday!

Artwork: Two Fridas (1939)

10/09/2025

⭐Edison Knights School Daily Announcements ⭐
It’s Thursday, October 9, 2025, and we are following an A-Day Schedule.

Administration News:
Hispanic Heritage Month: Lauren Zoe Hernandez (born June 9, 2000) is an American retired artistic gymnast. During her debut year as a senior gymnast, she competed as a member of the U.S. women's gymnastics team, dubbed the "Final Five," which won the team gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Individually, Hernandez earned the silver medal on the balance beam.

Kindness Boomerang:
Today’s Kindness Boomerang Act: “Help out a classmate who is struggling in school.”

Upcoming Events:
This is the Week of Respect. Tomorrow, we wear our spirit wear or school colors: Yellow, Green, or Gray. To show that we look out for each other at school.
Please let your parents know our first PTA meeting will be held Today at 7:00 p.m. in the LMC.
There will be no school on Monday, October 13, for students only!
Picture Day will be held on Friday, October 17th. Forms will be handed out tomorrow.

After School Club Meetings:
Clubs meeting today are as follows: Student Council, Room 212; Italian Club, Room 111 / Video Game Club, Room 102. In addition, if you are interested in auditioning for the Edison Singers, auditions will be held on today after school in the auditorium. Please make sure you fill out the Audition Sign-up Google Form.

The pledge fundraiser is ongoing, ending on October 20th. As of yesterday, the amount raised is $17,996. We only need $7,034 to reach the school goal. Your friends and family still have time to make direct donations towards your goal. Remember, these funds go towards the balance of your end-of-year school trip.

We are waiting for more prizes to arrive for distribution. Once they arrive, we will distribute them during your lunch periods.

Happy Thursday, or as I like to call it, Friday eve!