& $10,000 RAFFLE

(need not be present to win)

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!

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 April 25 at 8am. 

Gatherings will be limited seven guests. Please RSVP to Denise at dmarbach@gmahs.org.

SPRING UNIFORMS

Students will begin wearing spring uniforms next Monday, April 16. As a reminder, the spring uniform consists of a white banded bottom polo shirt with emblem, light blue kilt, navy socks or tights and traditional loafers in burgundy or black.

(Another reminder will be provided in next week's Messenger, as well!)    

CREW PROGRAM INFO. SESSION 4/19

An information session will be held on April 19 at 6:30PM for all students and parents who are interested in learning about Gwynedd's brand new Crew program! Members of the administration, the Athletics Department, and Crew experts will be on hand to discuss program details and answer questions. 

If your daughter thinks she might want to "do Crew", this is the meeting for you! We look forward to seeing many of you on April 19 in the Performing Arts Center.   

BE A PART OF THE GWYNEDD TEAM

Gwynedd is seeking creative, dedicated and results-oriented Director of Annual Giving to join the School's Advancement Team. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Director Annual Giving is responsible for the leadership, management and execution of the School's annual giving program, in particular The Mercy Fund. Principally, the Director of Annual Giving is responsible for the design and implementation of a comprehensive solicitation plan involving direct mail, email, social media, phone, volunteer engagement and personal solicitation to increase annual giving participation and grow a sustainable tradition of annual support for the School.

We encourage all interested members of our community to apply for this important position, and invite you to share this opportunity with family and friends who may be interested. Learn more at www.gmahs.org/careers.  

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

The Music Department is sponsoring several events in April!

• On Tuesday, April 10th, the vocal students of Mrs. Stubbs and Mr. Lanza will perform in the annual voice recital held in the PAC at 7PM.  The vocalists will be performing a variety of music from several different genres including Broadway, Classical and Popular song.  It is always a beautiful event and the girls are thrilled to see friends, family and teachers in attendance.

• Tuesday, April 24th, the Gwynedd Chorale will sing the national anthem for the Phillies-Diamondbacks game at 7:05PM. (See below.)

• Thursday, April 26th at 7PM., the Music Scholars' Recital will be held in the PAC.
  

• Sunday, April 29th at 3PM in the PAC., Senior Cello Recital - Addie Olsen.  Refreshments will be served following the performance.

IMPORTANT DATES

APR. 10

-Pre-Prom assembly for all students, 8:30AM

-Voice Recital, 7PM

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

Mercy Mixer 2.0

APR. 23

† Kyffin Grove

APR. 24

Gwynedd Chorale performs at the Phillies' game, 7:05PM

APR. 25

-President's Tea, 8AM

† Mercy Connect

APR. 26

- Early Dismissal, 1PM

- Music Scholars' Recital, 7PM

APR. 27

Sophomore Retreat

APR. 29

Senior Cello Recital, 3PM