Omnidirectional Microphones in the Classrooms

The Edgemont School Foundation, along with the PTA/PTSA, granted every classroom an omnidirectional microphone to enhance the hybrid model of teaching.

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“Young children are novice language participants both as speakers and receivers of the spoken word. The microphones have assisted our work, as they amplify conversations between adults and children by picking up their young, soft voices which can easily fade in a classroom conversation.  But more importantly, the increased amplification has helped the children themselves as they communicate with each other on Google Meets during the hybrid learning sessions. I most appreciate the Foundations support for all of Edgemont’s students over the years. But especially this year, you chose to fund an amazing project that has helped all of us teaching during this challenging hybrid situation.” – Dr. Deborah Mumford, Seely Place Kindergarten

Seely Place Library Renovation

In the 2020-2021 school year, the Edgemont School Foundation granted a library renovation to the Seely Place School. During the height of the pandemic the students were not able to use the library, but it is now open and students are checking out books during their Library time. Please see the transformation from unpacking boxes to creating a cozy reading corner.

ESF In The News: Greenville School library renovation complete, Seely Place to follow

https://www.scarsdalenews.com/schools/edgemont/greenville-school-library-renovation-complete-seely-place-to-follow/article_f1fd96b4-db08-11e9-a996-6b8fdfad7cd4.html

Greenville Elementary School opened its doors to students on Sept. 4 to a nearly complete renovated library, which included new paint, carpet and movable seating and bookshelves. The renovation was funded from a $164,000 grant from the Edgemont School Foundation, which will also cover a library renovation at Seely Place Elementary School set to begin next summer.

“Designs for both libraries are similar and include carpeting, fresh paint, shelving, soft seating, tables and chairs,” said Jen Ratner, the Edgemont School Foundation Grants Committee chair. “The Seely library renovation will occur in summer 2020, due to the asbestos [abatement] required as a precursor to the renovation.”

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