SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2021
IMPORTANT HEALTH & SAFETY UPDATES In preparation for our planned return to hybrid learning on Tuesday, January 19, and in our continued effort to maintain the health and safety of our school community:
NOTABLE DATES JAN. 13 - Gwynedd Force Book Discussion
JAN. 18 - No Classes
JAN. 19 - Candlelight, 2PM
JAN. 20 - Fathers' Club Meeting, 7PM Countdown to McAuley's Pub Night!
CANDLELIGHT: UPDATE Our annual Candlelight celebration will be held on Tuesday, January 19 at 2PM. Our senior angels, tableau members, and vocalists be present in the Performing Arts Center at this time. Live streaming of the event and performances will be available for all to enjoy, and a link will be provided prior to Candlelight on the 19th. A photographer will be available to take photographs of our angels and tableau members.
We ask that all seniors plan to attend Candlelight to fill the PAC with "angelic" splendor. A senior class meeting will be held next week to share specific details and directions.
We thank all our families for your excitement and flexibility in helping us continue this wonderful Gwynedd tradition.
SENIOR YEARBOOK INFO Seniors and their families are reminded to complete their senior quote and senior note forms this week. The forms were sent via email in December and January. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Jessica Fletcher (jfletcher@gmahs.org).
FINANCIAL AID - FACTS Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School seeks to provide an affordable Catholic, private, college-preparatory education to all our families. We recognize that the primary responsibility for financing a student's education rests with the family. Because of this, Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School is privileged to offer need-based financial aid to qualifying families who could not otherwise afford to attend.
We are pleased to offer FACTS Payment Plans and Grant & Aid Financial Needs Assessment on the same platform.
Please click below for additional information and to apply online.
ADVANCEMENT
Join us for our Book Talk on Wednesday, February 10th at 7:00pm. Megan Keaton '88 (Ellie '21) will lead us in a discussion of "Daisy Jones & The Six" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. A SignUp Genius will be sent out soon to register for the event. Currently, we are planning to meet via Zoom. Additional details will be shared on the Mothers' Club webpage.
MCAULEY'S PUB NIGHT Join us on Saturday, February 27 at 8:15 PM for "McAuley's Pub Night, Let the Shenanigans Continue..."
Although this year will be a virtual, it promises to be a fun event with a trivia night hosted by McM Entertainment along with a pot of gold raffle, basket raffles and a silent auction - all online in one place. Unique this year, is that our girls can join in the fun! They can be part of your trivia team and they can help you bid on Auction Items!
GWYNEDD FORCE BOOK DISCUSSION All are invited to join in on Gwynedd Force's Book Discussion on Wed., Jan.13 at 7PM.
For more information about the book and our panelists as well as to register, visit gmahs.org/gfbook.
L.E.A.D.
ETHICAL LEADER AWARD
GIRLS ON THE RUN Facilitated by Mrs. Guarnaccia, as part of a leadership certification project, Maddie Gibson '22 and Grace Cheeseman '22 are excited to share a new opportunity with the students! They have partnered with Girls on the Run, a local organization dedicated to empowering young girls through athletics. Need more volunteer hours? More leadership experiences? Girls on the Run is looking for high school girls age 16 to 18 to become Junior Coaches at the local Girls on the Run after-school program. This is a great opportunity to find community, become a leader, and make an impact! To learn more, go to their website www.gotrpa.org. Anyone interested in this great opportunity should reach out to Grace or Maddie via email: mgibson@gmahs.org or gcheeseman@gmahs.org
OPPORTUNITY FOR SENIORS
The KPMG Future Leaders Program is a charitable initiative focused on developing future generations of women leaders. The Program annually awards twenty-two top female high school seniors the opportunity to enhance their personal growth through college scholarships, a leadership development retreat, mentorship, and an introduction to golf. The program's main purpose is to help these young women continue to build a strong foundation and instill the confidence and leadership ability they need to succeed in college and ultimately in their long-term careers.
For information on how to apply to the program, click on the button below. Questions regarding the application can be directed to Mrs. Guarnaccia - jguarnaccia@gmahs.org.
SPOTLIGHT ON EXTERNSHIPS Interested in exploring the field of dentistry, Hannah Griffin '23 spent the summer completing an externship with Blue Bell Orthodontics. While shadowing the head orthodontist, Hannah was taught some of the basics about orthodontics and observed the daily proceedings of a medical office. The sophomore learned about the uses of different orthodontic instruments, the importance of cleanliness in the office, and how to organize information effectively. Additionally, Hannah had the opportunity to meet with some patients, and she witnessed firsthand how to show compassion and genuine interest in a patient's concerns. Through this externship, Hannah not only gained valuable insight into the world of dentistry, but she also learned how to be patient and empathetic towards even the most difficult patients, which will greatly benefit her in the future. SHE IS THE FUTURE. ©2021 Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School 1345 Sumneytown Pike, PO Box 902 Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437 |