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SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018
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May each family enjoy Holy Week and have a blessed Easter. The Messenger will be on spring break next week and will resume when we return.
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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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SPEECH AND DEBATE
Last weekend the Speech and Debate team competed in the State Tournament held at Bloomsburg University.
Congratulations to all the young ladies that qualified to compete at the tournament. Particular kudos to Meghan Dutill '19, semi-finalist (top 12) in Prose, Victoria Borlando '19, quarter- finalist (top 24) in Impromptu--the largest event, Sahiba Tandon '21, 5th place in Informative, and Sarah McLauglin '19 who placed 3rd in Persuasive!
Coach Cory Clark Shay '95 received a very special honor as she was inducted into the Pennsylvania High School Speech League Hall of Fame.
The team was also pleased to welcome two former teammates to assist with judging, alumnae Maggie Blosky '17 and Catherine Reed '17.
Well done, Ladies! Congratulations to all!
#gma4n6 #bebold #MercyProud
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SKATING TO JUNIOR WORLDS
We celebrate another award-winning Monarch, Kylie Saloma '18, whose synchronized skating team won the Silver Medal in the World Figure Skating Championship in Croatia and is now headed to Junior Worlds. We couldn't agree more with Mrs. Conaway who shared, "We are so blessed at Gwynedd to have so many talented young ladies!" Congratulations, Kylie!
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Junior Ann Sinclair's hard work paid off at the Montgomery County Science Research Competition this past week. She placed 3rd in Earth and Space category and received a special award from the Association of Women Geoscientists. Ann's determination has earned her a spot at then next level of competition, as well. Way to go, Ann!
IMPORTANT DATES
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
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ADVANCEMENT
Moms Night Out presents:
CRAFT & CHAT NIGHT
March 27, 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.
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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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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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.
Tomorrow, 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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What better way to shake off the cold of winter than to THINK OF SUMMER!
Spaces are limited!
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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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