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SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018
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CALENDAR UPDATES
- This is a reminder that Wednesday, March 21 is an early dismissal, 1PM. Buses will arrive at the regularly scheduled time (following 3PM.)
- Friday, April 13: No classes for students. Professional development day for faculty & staff
- Friday, May 4: No classes for students.
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"WE WALK WITH..."
Gwynedd students organiz/ed a school-wide Peace Walk entitled, "We Walk With..." in solidarity with the victims of the Parkland, FL shooting and for peace across our country and throughout the world. Earlier in the week, students made origami cranes representing their prayers for peace, and they were hung throughout the school corridors. Wednesday morning began with a student-led prayer service and an impassioned speech by Gwynedd Junior, Olivia Manfrey.
Students then silently processed through the red and gold corridors of Gwynedd in a walk for peace, led by event organizers carrying a hand painted banner bearing the names of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School victims. The somber and prayer-filled walk throughout the red and gold corridors concluded with a final prayer in the Performing Arts Center. It was there that our school community formed a single circle of Mercy in a powerful and moving display of unity and prayer for peace.
We Walk With one another.
We Walk With Mercy.
We Walk With peace in our hearts.
We Walk With victims of violence.
We Walk With those seeking justice.
We Walk With You.
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GMA ELEMENTARY GUESTS THIS WEEK
The Gwynedd halls will be a little busier this coming week as 47 boys and girls from Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary visit for the week as they rehearse their for their spring musical, Oklahoma, which will be held in our Performing Arts Center next weekend.
Each day the students will arrive at 8:30 a.m. and depart at 2:30 pm. Thanks in advance for giving a warm welcome to high school!
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ATHLETICS
SWIMMING & DIVING
This weekend the PIAA 2A Swimming & Diving Championships were held at Bucknell University, and the Monarchs really made a splash!
Annie O'Dare is the 2018 PIAA 100 Breaststroke CHAMPION!
IMPORTANT DATES
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 all students, 8:30AM
APR. 11
† Mercy Connect
APR. 12
College Fair, 7PM
APR. 13
No Classes
- Prom
APR.16
-Philanthropy Week Begins
-Assembly: Emergency Preparedness, 8:30AM
-National Honor Society Induction, 7PM
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
APR. 27
Sophomore Retreat
Freshman Ella Gross captures 4th in the 200 Free and is congratulated by Coach Norman.
Coach Norman is all smiles as she proudly awards the 5th place medals to Annie O'Dare, Aileen Murray, Ella Gross & Alaina Zaki for the 200 Medley relay.
Annie O'Dare made waves again with a time of 2:03.26 in the 200 IM and earned the Silver medal!
The 400 Freestyle relay team of Ella Gross, Aileen Murray, Nicole Sasso, and Annie O'Dare earn the 6th place medals!
Congratulations to Katie Caputo (shown second from left) who placed 6th in the State 2A Diving Championship to conclude a phenomenal diving season!
The mighty MONARCHS earned 3rd place overall in the PIAA State Championships! WAY TO GO MONARCHS!
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BASKETBALL
Thanks to Gwynedd Basketball for a wonderful season. A very special thank you to our four seniors: Bridget Casey, Maura Conroy, Carly Heineman, and Molly Hutton!
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Sponsored by Ambler Kiwanis, in conjunction with the Lower Gwynedd Police Department and Wissahickon School District:
Parents are invited to this event that will provide a unique insight into the mind of a teenager. Drop in to the Wissahickon High School auditorium Thursday, April 19, anytime between 6-8PM. This program will show you what to look for in a teen's room that may be an indicator of drug use, abuse, or poor decision making. This is an integral step in identifying troubling behavior before crisis occurs. Please use this information to initiate conversations with your children. However, this program is for adults only.
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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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Moms Night Out presents:
CRAFT & CHAT NIGHT
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
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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AMAZON SMILES
Shop AND support Gwynedd Girls!
Do you shop on Amazon.com? Give back to Gwynedd while making your usual purchases! Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School is now participating in AmazonSmile. Providing the same great products and prices, when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School! Make sure to use smile.amazon.com and pick "Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School" or click on this this link to be automatically directed to our unique page.
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FINANCIAL AID (FINAL REMINDER)
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: Monday
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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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. Just one evening of forums remains in the schedule—one for alumnae and one for parents— so be sure to share your voice.
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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COLLEGE COUNSELING
Mark your calendar now for this important college-planning event!
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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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