Each event at Edgemont is planned and staffed fully by volunteers. Check back often for volunteer signups for each event. In addition, you can volunteer to be a Class Parent or a Committee Chair.

How do I sign up to volunteer?

We need volunteers for every event. You can become a PTA volunteer by reaching out to info@edgemontpta.org, or by reaching out to any member of the board or Committee Chairs directly. Let us know your skills, talents and interest and we will do our best to find something that you will enjoy doing! Volunteering is good for your head, your heart, and your community.

What does it mean to be a Class Parent?

A class parent is the parent leader for each classroom. We try to have two class parents per class. Your role is to support teachers, cultivate community across the classroom, and liaise with the PTA for all of the events and volunteering needs across the year. Class parents also organize teachers’ gifts given by the classroom and support the creation of fundraising baskets for our spring fundraiser, STEAM POP!. Class parents meet regularly (ideally monthly) with PTA board members and one another to facilitate communication in the school.

What are PTA Committees? What does it mean to be a Committee Chair?

Committee chairs take a leadership role running various events. There is a lot to get done throughout the school year, and the committee chair takes responsibility leading and executing an initiative.  Here is a list of all of the committees that make up the Edgemont PTA.  If  you see a committee that interests you, please email the committee chair for more more information!

• Academic Innovation:  Serve as lead for academically focused events such as the Book Fair and Read Across Edgemont (March) and the science fair (May).
• Afterschool Enrichment:  Coordinate all aspects of our Explorers enrichment program, including scheduling, marketing, registration and budget management. 
• Antiracism and Equity:  Plan cultural events throughout the school year including Hispanic Heritage Festival (September), Indigenous People’s Day (October), MLK Day of Service (January) Black History Month (February), AAPI events (May) and any others that are of interest to the community.  Work with Principal Carr-Clemente and our Guidance Counselor to keep our Sunshine Families apprised of all equitable opportunities available throughout the year, including Thanksgiving grocery store gift cards, Holiday gifts and access to all events. 
• Class Parent Coordinators:  Lead welcome events for incoming K and new families. Coordinate communication with all class parents. Manage all requests of class parents including teacher holiday gifts, end of year gifts, STEAM Pop baskets.    
• Green: Plan ways to keep Edgemont’s backyard & gardens a clean and peaceful space.  
• Health and Wellness:  Plan monthly bike and walk to school day.  Work with 5th grade class officers to enhance recess options. 
• Hospitality:  All things food & beverage.  Feeding and celebrating Edgemont’s teachers and staff, including teacher appreciation week.  Planning and organizing coffee stations for the first day of school, school concerts and help organize the Election Day bake sale. 
• 5th Grade Liaison:  Activate fellow 5th grade parents to organize fundraisers to support 5th grade end of year activities, such as the field trip, yearbook & graduation.