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SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018
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BASKETBALL
The Monarchs began "March Madness" last night in the 1st round of PIAA State Tournament against Carver Engineering & Science last night at Upper Dublin High School. With a final score of 77-21, the Monarchs advance to the 2nd Round of PIAA State 4A Tournament
Opponent: Nanticoke High School
Date: Wednesday, 3/14
Time & Location: TBA
Congratulations on a great game, Ladies!
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PRESIDENT'S TEA
President Denise Marbach looks forward to welcoming and getting to know more of our Gwynedd families. The next morning tea with Denise and fellow parents is scheduled for March 28 at 8am.
Gatherings will be limited seven guests. Please RSVP to dmarbach@gmahs.org.
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LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
La Salle College High School is holding lifeguard certification and re-certification courses beginning March 23. Registration is open until March 16. Space is limited. Full details and registration forms are provided:
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Unfortunately, this week's snow storm caused Thurday's planned day of Alumnae speakers to be cancelled. However, faculty incorporated contributions women in history and female achievement into their teaching in celebration of International Women's Day.
History teacher, Mrs. Derstine, shares how her classes celebrated throughout the week, by:
-framing part of their study of WWI via a Carrie Chapman Catt quote; "The greatest thing to come out of the war was the emancipation of women."
-engaging in studying The Hello Girls, Americas "First" Women Soldiers," and their heroic contribution to the war effort. Specifically, they discussed the area of communications technology as well as the Nurses and Red Cross workers who risked their lives to aid the troops.
-completing research on Suffragists war time protest of the White House viewing Iron Jawed Angels and discussing the contributions of different women who made up the movement that gained women the right to vote.
In the photo below, Mrs. Derstine and her class look at photos of Gwynedd Alumnae hanging in the school's Fine Arts Wing, to view how WWI impacted the fashions of the time.
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MINISTRY & SERVICE
GWYNEDD BLOOD DRIVE
Wednesday, March 14
Why should you give blood? Did you know that every 2 seconds someone in the United States is in need of blood? And over a course of a year, 4.5 million Americans will need a blood transfusion.
The Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Blood Drive is taking place on Wednesday, March 14 from 8AM to 1:45PM. Our goal is to have 100 donors and we need your help to do it! To participate in this wonderful event, you can either call or email Mr. Fromhold at (215) 646-8815 x317 or sfromhold@gmahs.org to set up your appointment.
When a person donates blood, their donation could help to save up to 3 lives! So we invite you to help us achieve our goal to save lives by giving to Gwynedd's Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 14.
IMPORTANT DATES
MAR. 12
† Kyffin Grove
MAR. 14
- † Blood Drive
- † Mercy Connect
The College Funding Coach, 6:30-8:30PM
MAR. 15
Fathers' Club Mtg, 7PM
MAR. 16
Third Quarter Grades Close
MAR. 20
- EITC Information Breakfast, 7:30AM
-Mothers' Club Craft Night, 7PM
MAR. 21
Early Dismissal, 1PM
MAR. 28
President's Tea, 8AM
MAR. 29-APR. 8
Spring Break
APR. 10
Pre-Prom Assembly for Juniors and Seniors, 8:30AM
APR. 11
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Pre-Prom Parent Meeting, 7-8PM (details to follow)
APR. 12
College Fair, 7PM
APR. 13
- Sophomore Retreat
- Prom
APR.16
National Honor Society Induction
APR. 17
Student Council Elections
† Women of Hope
APR. 18
† Mercy Connect
APR. 19
- Student Council Presidential Election
- Crew Team Information Meeting, 6:30PM
APR. 20
APR. 23
† Kyffin Grove
APR. 24
Gwynedd Chorale performs at the Phillies' game, 7:05PM
APR. 25
† Mercy Connect
APR. 26
- Early Dismissal, 1PM
- Music Scholars' Recital, 7PM
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FINANCIAL AID
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.
Deadline for Applying for Financial Aid: March 15
Deadline for Submitting 2017 Tax Returns: April 1
Notification of Financial Aid Decision: May
Please click below for additional information and to apply online.
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ADVANCEMENT
EITC INFORMATION BREAKFAST
Tuesday, March 20
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
In Person: Seminar Room at Gwynedd
By Phone: Details to be provided to registrants
Click here to RSVP.
"An hour information session and 15 minutes to complete a form—that's all it took for me to make an impact that will last a lifetime."
-Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar '81, Chair, Board of Trustees
For more information, please contact Director of Parent and Donor Relations Jeannine Hartz P '14, '20 at (215) 646-8815, ext. 412 or jhartz@gmahs.org.
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Join us this coming Thursday, March 15 at 7:00 PM for our last Fathers' Club Meeting of the school year. We will be meeting at Harry's Tap Room, Blue Bell located on Dekalb Pike, in the shopping center across from PJ Whelihan's.
We will be hosting a Father/Daughter outing to the Phillies' Game on May 12 at 7:00 PM.
The Phillies are playing the NY Mets, and we want to go cheer them on. There is nothing like a warm Spring night at the ballpark with our daughters.
We will be setting up either a tailgate or a picnic at the park before the game. Please use this SignUp Genius if you are interested so we can get a rough count of folks that want to go.
Phillies Game SignUp Genius
Once we get an estimated count, we can determine what the tickets will cost.
Any questions, please contact Mike O'Malley at mike.omalley@simp-inc.com.
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& $10,000 RAFFLE
(need not be present to win)
This spring, Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School is mixin' it up in support of our current and future Gwynedd Girls and hosting a $10,000 Raffle and Mercy Mixer 2.0—the grown-up version of a high school mixer for parents, alumnae and friends. We'd love for you to join us!
Here's how you can be a part of the fun and help our Gwynedd Girls:
- Enter the Raffle to win $10,000. You need not be present to win. You also receive complimentary admission to the mixer!
- Encourage family and friends to enter the raffle too. Simply forward the link: www.gmahs.org/mercymixer. Anyone, anywhere can participate!
- Join us on April 20 and bring family and friends—All 21+ years of age are welcome!
- Provide sponsorship as a family/business.
- Donate a silent auction item.
ALL proceeds will provide immediate support for academic programs and initiatives that directly benefit our current and future students.
Thank you for all you do for Gwynedd and our Girls, and see you on April 20!
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Moms Night Out presents:
CRAFT & CHAT NIGHT
NEW DATE: March 20, 7PM in the Cafeteria
We will start the night off with a general meeting to review our remaining events for this year & to generate new ideas for next year! Also, bring along any questions you might have about life at Gwynedd & get answers from the moms who have "been there and done that!"
This will be followed by cocktails & a craft; we will be painting Spring- themed wine glasses! Please bring $10 to cover the cost of your supplies. Any questions, contact Janice Zipfel at jzipfel6@gmail.com. Be sure and sign up below so we know how many are coming
& BRING A FRIEND!! Be sure and sign up below so we know how many are coming
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FRAMING THE FUTURE
Be a Part of Gwynedd's Strategic Plan.
Register for a Community Forum.
Thanks to the participation of many alumnae, parents, and faculty and staff, the Community Forums part of our strategic planning process is well underway. In fact, two sessions are being added to the schedule—one for alumnae and one for parents— in an effort to accommodate the great interest we have received. The additional sessions will be held on:
Monday, March 26
5 PM: Parent Forum
7 PM: Alumnae Forum
We are interested in hearing your story and your thoughts about Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. What do you think are Gwynedd's greatest strengths? What should Gwynedd work on for the future and why?
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PREPARE FOR FUNDING COLLEGE
Registration is now open for an important parent workshop taking place at Gwynedd on the evening of March 14th, 2018 entitled, "The College Funding Coach." The purpose of this program is for parents to learn strategies for paying for college and ways to make college more affordable.
Registration is required and additional information is provided at:
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BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Boston University will be hosting a reception for high school sophomores and juniors and their families. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about BU and what makes an application competitive for admission.
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
201 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Registration and refreshments: 12:30PM
Presentation: 1:00PM
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What better way to shake off the cold of winter than to THINK OF SUMMER!
Spaces are limited!
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