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Back-to-School Night for the 2024-2025 school year will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:30PM. Prior to the start of back to school night, our Advancement Office will be holding an EITC Tax Credit Info Session at 6PM. More details to come! |
Just 30 minutes prior to Back-to-School Night, an EITC INFORMATION SESSION will be held at 6PM. Brian Hannan P'26 will discuss the benefits of using your PA State Taxes to support financial aid at Gwynedd. The EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) Program is a win for you and makes a huge impact on the school. By signing a one- or two-year agreement with one of our partners - BLOCS (Business Leaders Organized for Catholic Schools) or FCE (Foundation for Catholic Education) - you are able to direct your PA State Taxes to Gwynedd. Everyone pays taxes, so why not have a say in where they go?
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STUDENT HEALTH CENTER: REMINDERS - All incoming freshmen and transfer students must submit Health Records and Immunizations at the start of the school year.
- The proper forms must be submitted if any students have
medical or health-related concerns or additional medication requirements (such as Epi-pens). These forms can be found on the Health Center section of our website under Seizure or Allergy/Asthma Action plans.
- Juniors are required to have updated immunization records with the MCV vaccine. These records must be submitted to the nurse’s office.
For any questions or concerns, please contact our school nurse Christine Ledwith at cledwith@8782325.com. |
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New Family BBQ, 4PM SEPTEMBER 11
- EITC Program Info Session, 6PM - Back to School Night, 6:30-8:30PM
SEPTEMBER 12 Mothers' Club Meeting, 7PM
SEPTEMBER 14 CK5K, 8AM SEPTEMBER 18
Senior College Night, 6:30PM SEPTEMBER 19 - Archbishop Perez's visit - PAL Mercy Fun Night, 7-9PM SEPTEMBER 24 - Mercy Day SEPTEMBER 25 - Women & Finance Event (for parents), 6PM - Parent Webinar Series, 7:30PM SEPTEMBER 26 Late Start Day, 10AM SEPTEMBER 29 Open House |
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TUITION CONTRACTS
We are missing signed tuition contracts from many of our families for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Please send those in as soon as possible to businessoffice@8782325.com. |
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FRESHMAN FAMILIES- In preparation for Mercy Day... -
Tie-dye supplies will be needed by Monday, Sept. 16. Please see email sent by the Guidance Counselors on Friday, Sept. 5 for full details. Tie-dye supplies (t-shirt, dye, and ziplock bag) will be needed by Monday, Sept. 16:
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A Mercy Day PAL event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7PM. Students must bring their tie-dyed shirt to decorate. Snacks will be provided. Prepare for a night of fun. Comfortable attire is recommended and sneakers are strongly encouraged. Pick-up will be at 9PM at GMAHS.
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GUIDANCE COUNSELING MCIU counselor, Mr. Joshua Steff, will begin meeting with students in the Junior class as extra support from the guidance department. Students will check in with Mr. Steff in small groups during Community periods and WIN. |
College Counseling has partnered with SMARTTRACK® College Funding this year. On October 15, SMARTTRACK® will host a webinar: What to know about paying less for college. This is for parents and guardians' grades 9-12. A registration link will follow closer to the date.
If you want to create an account in advance, please see the following: The SMARTTRACK® College Funding High School Initiative provides our families with free resources to help you plan ahead and pay less for college.
Parents: Click here to create your complimentary parent account.
Already created your account? Login anytime here (The system accommodates one account per household.) |
| COLLEGE COUNSELING CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 18 Senior Parent College Night-12th grade parents only SEPTEMBER 26: Financial Aid Night hosted at La Salle College High School, open to 11-12th grade parents
OCTOBER 9: PSAT for Juniors OCTOBER 14: SMARTTRACK® Webinar: How to Pay for College Open to parents grades 9-12 NOVEMBER 21: Junior Parent College Night
MARCH 17: SAT at Gwynedd for Juniors Only APRIL 4: PSAT for 10th Grade |
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THEOLOGY
Theology textbooks are rented by students each year. Instead of purchasing a book or books, we charge a yearly rental fee to cut your cost by 50% or more.
Please remit $20 by cash or check to your child's Theology teacher by September 13, 2024. Checks may be made out to GMAHS. |
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All incoming and returning students are welcome to register for Fall Semester Music Lessons. Private lessons are offered in piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and harp.
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Giangiulio at pgiangiulio@8782325.com. |
All Senior portraits must be completed by November 1 in order to appear in the yearbook. Any Senior iwho still needs to be photographed, please schedule an appointment with Cady Photo. |
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Planning for the Future Today: Women and Finance Discussion- Sept. 25 at 6PM
Join us at Gwynedd Mercy this fall for cocktails and cheese as we empower women with valuable financial tips, resources, and inspiration. We'll also delve into how gender affects client services so we can be better women investors. This complimentary event is open to alumnae of all class years, parents, grandparents, and friends.
About the Catherine McAuley Legacy Society: Named in honor of the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, the Society honors those who support Gwynedd Mercy's mission through their estate planning, including wills, retirement accounts, and other vehicles. Please let us know if Gwynedd Mercy is in your estate plans so we can thank you and ensure your gift supports our mission as you intended. For more information: Please contact Gift Officer, Jeannine Hartz P'14, '20 at jhartz@8782325.com.
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This event has SOLD OUT the last three years, so don't delay in signing up to participate in our Annual Golf & Tennis Classic. And this year we have added Pickleball to the mix! The event will take place on Monday, October 7. Tennis and Pickleball will be held at Cedarbrook and Golf at North Hills. Sponsorships are still available! All proceeds from the event support financial aid at Gwynedd.
Questions? Please contact Colleen Corace Connor, Director of Annual Giving, at ccoraceconnor@8782325.com or Karen Cavacos, Director of Family Engagement, at kcavacos@8782325.com. |
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Honor Coach Larry Wilson at the CK5K
Join us for a morning of family-friendly fun! Runners and walkers of all levels and ages are welcome. Kick the day off with the 5K run and 1 mile walk, followed by food trucks, raffles, face painting, and music. All funds raised for the CK5K support the Carolyn Keen '10 Memorial Scholarship.
This year's CK5K will feature a special dedication of a new flag pole in honor of the late Coach Larry Wilson at the GMAHS Turf Field. Event Schedule 8AM: Registration/Check-In Opens at GMAHS
8:45AM: Flag Pole Dedication in Honor of Coach Larry Wilson at GMAHS Turf Field 9AM: Race Begins Can't make it? You can participate virtually all week long or buy a t-shirt to support the scholarship fund.
http://1l.8782325.com/alumnae/ck5k |
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Opening Meeting & Social: Thursday, Sept.12 – 7PM
Mrs. Tory Munoz P’25, President of the GMAHS Mothers’ Club, will host the kick-off meeting of the 2024-25 Mothers’ Club on Thursday, September 12. All GMAHS Mothers/guardians are invited to come and find out about the events that are planned for the year, and how to get involved. Please meet in the Chapel at 7PM for a blessing by Sister Bernadette Duross, followed by the meeting. Afterward, we will enjoy refreshments and socializing in the Upper Courtyard. We look forward to an exciting year ahead with new spaces, new faces, and lots of opportunities to have fun and make new mom- friends!
Please sign up via this link so we know how many to expect: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848A4AB28ABF9CF8-51124066-first?useFullSite=true |
Mothers’ Club Book Discussion: Thursday, Oct. 10 – 7PM
The Mothers’ Club book group is planning three discussion meetings this year after a great turnout at last year’s meetings. The first book of the year will be Kristin Hannah’s The Women. Come to the discussion on October 10 in the Warde Seminar Room. Refreshments will be available. Contact Amy Herm P’27 at amyherm3@gmail.com or Laura Grabon P’26 at grabonlm@gmail.com for more information.
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| Fathers’ Club Open House Parking Volunteers: Sunday, Sept. 29
It’s a tradition for our Fathers’ Club to help out with the many visitors to our Fall Open House, assisting with parking and giving our guests their first welcome to Gwynedd Mercy as they drive onto our campus. Dads who are looking for a way to be of service to the Gwynedd community are gratefully encouraged to sign up for one of the time slots on Sunday, September 29 to help for two hours. Sign up via this link. http://grow.withlome.com/a/583a9fad-b8f1-4bed-844a-cb0d5ffa06ea |
Father-Daughter Outing “The Ghosts of Philadelphia” Scavenger Hunt: Saturday, Oct. 12 – 10AM Dads and daughters will embark on a fun scavenger hunt in Old Philadelphia starring the spirits of 1776 and other apparitions! Put it on your calendar now so you won’t miss it. You may form teams of 6-8 people for this activity, as long as each student is on the same team as her father/guardian.
Please use this form to register with a credit card: http://1l.8782325.com/fs/form-manager/view/c8d4da15-84dc-410d-a274-fdf6e3a81cdd and note the Father/daughter duo(s) who will be on your team. |
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