GS Updates
Gwynedd Square Elementary School
Week of September 17th
- September 18th: Meet the Band Instruments Night @NPHS Auditorium
- September 19th: CP&E Meeting 6:30 pm @Gwynedd Square Cafeteria or use this link to join virtually
- September 20th: Picture Day
- September 22nd: Home & School Block Party
- September 25th: No School
- September 27th: Home & School Meeting 6:30 pm @Gwynedd Square Cafeteria
- September 28th: Dine & Donate @Margaritas
Picture Day: Wednesday, September 20th
We are now working with Barksdale Photography, and the process is a bit different. Each student will have an individualized envelope pre populated with their name, ID number, and teacher's name.
In the upper left corner, there is an online password, please enter this code when placing an order. If this code does not work, please use this generic Gwynedd Square code: 16705IN.
******This order form will need to be sent back with your student by Wednesday, September 20th, regardless of whether or not you are placing an order.
Information packets, containing pricing and package information, were sent home Friday. Remember to wear your smile!
MEET THE BAND INSTRUMENTS NIGHT Monday, September 18, 7 PM @ NPHS Auditorium
This night is for all 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students interested in learning a BAND instrument at school. (Students who already play do not need to attend.)
At Meet the Band Instruments Night, you'll be able to meet our band teachers, learn about what North Penn offers in their music program, the instruments available to learn and PLAY all of the instruments to find which one you like the best.
Looking forward to seeing you there! Attendance is not required for registration in the program.
CP & E Meeting and Food Drive Information
Please join us on Tuesday, September 19th beginning at 6:30 pm for our first meeting of the 2023 - 2024 school year. This meeting will be held in person in our cafeteria. A link is provided here to join virtually if needed.
Spirit Wear Sale!
Time is running out in the Gwynedd Square back-to-school sale. Don't miss your chance to save 30% on all spirit wear! Shop at http://1stplace.sale/81210. See flyer for details!
Notes From Our Music Department!
Interested in joining our String Program?
All 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders are eligible to join our String Program. Click on the link below to sign up as a beginner! Beginner Strings Registration All questions can be sent to felicikl@npenn.org
Already in our String Program?
To returning string players: Please make sure your child has completed their Orchestra registration. Our first rehearsal is September 21! Orchestra Registration. All questions can be sent to felicikl@npenn.org
Interested in joining our Band Program?
All 4th, 5th, and 6th graders are eligible to join our Band Program. Click on the link below to sign up as a beginner! Beginner Band. All questions can be sent to faikisj@npenn.org
Already in our Band Program?
To returning band players: Please make sure your child has completed their Band registration. Our first rehearsal is September 27! Band Registration. All questions can be sent to faikisj@npenn.org
Green Communication Folders
Green communication folders should have come home with the youngest student in your family this week.
Please look through the information carefully and return the directory and membership dues paper as soon as possible.
If you have any questions regarding the green folders please send us an email at gsfamilies1@gmail.com
Back to School Block Party
The Gwynedd Square Home & School Association is excited to invite you to our annual back-to-school block party!
This year's event will be carnival-themed, so come ready to play games and party! Also new for this year—there will be food trucks (Meatwagon BBQ, Scratch Kitchen, Fiesta Churros, and Madd Sweets) with dinner and treats available for purchase. All of the trucks will be donating a portion of their proceeds back to the Home and School Association, so if you want, take the night off from cooking and support our school simultaneously!
Please see the image of the flyer or click on this link to view the flyer for more information about this event. We are in need of volunteers to make this event run smoothly. Please sign up using the sign-up genius below if you are available to help. Thank you.
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E0C4EAAA72FA7F94-20231
SAVE THE DATE!!
Wednesday, September 27th we will hold our first Home and School Association meeting. Not only will we be going over our usual updates but we will also be voting on the 5th grade field trip. Stay tuned for more information as the date approaches.
SEPTEMBER 2023 DINE AND DONATE!
Enjoy a night without cooking and help support Gwynedd Square Home and School.
Join us on Thursday, September 28th at Margaritas. Dine In and Curbside Pick up! Be sure to mention Gwynedd Square Elementary School: 20% of your order will be donated back to the Gwynedd Square Home and School. See flyer for details!
Summer Reading Update
Mr. Bashaw, Mr. Prykowski, and Mr. Foley will be camping on the roof on October 5th if we 'roast' enough reading marshmallows.
More information to come! If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Eagan (eaganla@npenn.org) or Mrs. Juckniewitz (juckniwy@npenn.org).
Sign up to be a Classroom Parent
We are looking for classroom parents! Please sign up to volunteer in your child's classroom.
Activities may include:
- Communicating via email with other parents in the classroom regarding activities
- Planning up to three classroom parties each year (starting this fall), etc.
Clearances are REQUIRED for anyone volunteering in the classroom, but not all volunteer opportunities as a classroom parent require in class participation. For questions or details, please email our Classroom Parent volunteer coordinator Melissa Landers at mclwvu02@gmail.com
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4DA4AA2BA3F94-homeroom#/
North Penn High School Tours
The North Penn School District will be offering open tours of North Penn High School beginning September 5, 2023, until January 9, 2024. The behind-the-scenes tours will help residents be more informed about the renovation conversations taking place while highlighting the facility needs of NPHS.
Tours will be offered at the following dates and times at NPHS (1340 S Valley Forge Road, Lansdale):
Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Tours will be conducted by Pete Nicholson, Administrator of Secondary Education and Renovations. Nicholson will be joined by members of the NPHS student government who can discuss their experiences at NPHS and the current facilities available.
Tours are open and free to the public, no registration is required. For more information about North Penn High School and upcoming renovations, please visit the Reimagining NPHS website. For questions about the tours, please contact Pete Nicholson at nicholap@npenn.org.