& $10,000 RAFFLE

(need not be present to win)

Spring is here and it's time for a night out!  Mix it up in support of our current and future Gwynedd Girls at the 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!  Can't make it?  You can still get in on the fun with the $10,000 Raffle!

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!

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 we hope to see you on FRIDAY!

SPRING UNIFORMS

Students will begin wearing spring uniforms tomorrow, 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.   

CREW PROGRAM:

INFORMATION SESSION THURSDAY

An information session will be held on Thursday, 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.   

COURSE SELECTION

Course selection has officially begun, as students received their course selection worksheets from the counselors in their advisory classes on Monday, April 9th. Throughout this past week and next week, students are being advised by their teachers and counselors about appropriate course offerings for them, based upon the specific recommendations of their teachers regarding eligibility for honors and AP classes. Please feel free to contact your daughter's teachers or counselor if you have questions about her course selection for next year. 

As a supplemental resource, we encourage you to visit the Scholar page of the school website for departmental information about course offerings and prerequisites for honors and AP classes. Completed and signed course selection sheets are due to the Counseling Center by 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. 

SCHOOL SAFETY

On Friday, school safety training was conducted for Gwynedd administration, faculty, and staff. Presenters included experts from the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety and the Lower Gwynedd Police Department.

• Steve Beck, School Safety Coordinator
• Dean Miller, School Safety Specialist
• Chris Westerman, School Resource Officer

An assembly will be held on Monday for students to provide safety training, as well. Faculty and staff will be available to answer and address questions. In the next two weeks, safety drills will be conducted to implement the training and will include students, administration, faculty, and staff.

MONTHLY LITURGUES

Each month, we celebrate Mass with our school community. We will have our April celebration on Wednesday, April 18 at 8:30AM in the Performing Arts Center. All are welcome!

A Message From 'Mercy Girl Rising'

Mercy Girl Rising is a Gwynedd student-lead organization focused on the education of young girls in third world countries. This year, we are striving to build a small secondary school in Cameroon, Africa to further help these girls and their dream.

We cannot do this alone- WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Come out and support Mercy Girl Rising next weekend! Tell your friends and neighbors!

Saturday, April 21

11AM-2PM

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School

Support a great cause and drive away with a sparkling, clean car!

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

April Events: 

• 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.

Last Call for Tickets!
 

The Gwynedd Chorale has been invited to sing the national anthem at the Phillies game on April 24 at Citizens Bank Park! Please come out to support our amazing Chorale!

We have seats reserved in section 136 for Gwynedd students, family and friends. This section is located along the 3rd base line, which provides a perfect view to watch our girls perform (and to watch the Phillies beat the Diamondbacks!)

Discounted tickets are available for just $31 per person. Please make checks payable to GMAHS and send to school addressed to the attention of Binka Moore. All payments must be received by Friday, April 20. For more information, please contact Binka Moore at binkamoore@yahoo.com.  

IMPORTANT DATES

APR.16

-Assembly: Emergency Preparedness, 8:30AM

-National Honor Society Induction, 7PM

APR. 17

Student Council Elections

† Women of Hope

APR. 18

-April Liturgy, 8:30AM

† Mercy Connect

APR. 19

- Student Council Presidential Election

- Crew Team Information Meeting, 6:30PM

APR. 20

Mercy Mixer 2.0

APR. 21

-Car Wash for Cameroon, 11AM-2PM

APR. 23

† Kyffin Grove

-Walk on the Wild Side by the Mercy Melismatics, Gwynedd's a capella group, 7:30PM

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

MAY 1

-May Liturgy

-Senior Alumnae Induction & Tea

MAY 2

Arts Festival

- Art Exhibit, 5-7PM

-Music Performances, 7-9PM

MAY 4

No classes

-Deficiencies / Report Cards sent

MAY 5

SAT

MAY 6

Senior Mother/Daughter Liturgy and Brunch