GS Updates
Week of February 12th
Upcoming Events
- February 12th, 26th, March 4th and March 11th: Reading Olympics @ 8:15 am
- February 13th: Winter Band Fest @ 7:00 PM Penndale Middle School Auditorium
- February 16th & 19th: No School
- February 19th - March 1st: PIE Day Fundraiser
- February 21st: Dine & Donate: Wister's BBQ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.
- February 23rd VIP Dance @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Gwynedd Square Elementary School
- February 27th: NPSD Black History Oratorical Competition @ 6:00 PM North Penn High School
Reading Olympics
Return Reading Olympics Meeting Dates
Attention 5th & 6th Grade Families:
Below are dates for the remaining Reading Olympics meetings for this year. All meetings will take place in the library at 8:15 am.
- February 12th
- February 26th
- March 4th
- March 11th
Our competition will take place on March 13th in the evening at North Penn High School. More details for this date will follow! Please reach out to Mrs. Eagan (eaganla@npenn.org) or Mrs. Juckniewitz (juckniwy@npenn.org if you have any questions.
6th Grade Volleyball
The 6th grade volleyball round robin tournament will continue. The remaining dates are February 13th, 21st and 29th. If you plan to attend, please arrive before 4:30 pm. Thank you.
Dine & Donate
Join us at Wister's BBQ on Wednesday, February 21st from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm for Dine & Donate, Wister's will donate 20% of our purchases back to Gwynedd Square Home and School.
Come support Wister's, while supporting the school. Dine in or take out. Just be sure to mention Gwynedd Square when ordering.
Please view the information flier linked here.
VIP Dance
Join Gwynedd Square’s Home & School Association for our annual VIP dance, February 23rd from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The cost is $5 per person (this includes siblings and adults). Pre-registration is highly recommended, the form is linked below.
Each student is permitted to bring one (1) VIP. Adults must be present with students during the entire event.
For the first time, we will open the doors at 6:00 pm to offer a low sensory dance experience. Between 6: 00 pm - 6:30 pm music will be played softly and the lights will be dimmed. At 6:30 pm, DJ Rafael will turn up the volume. This offering is still in the planning phase. If you have any recommendations on what could make the 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm event better, please reach out by emailing gshsaevents@gmail.com.
2024 VIP Dance flier linked here.
2024 VIP Registration form linked here.
PIE for PI DAY!
Celebrate Pi Day by purchasing a fresh baked pie from Merrymead Farm while supporting Gwynedd Square Home and School Association! See flier for details. Orders forms will be coming home soon!
PI Day purchase form linked here.
From Our Nurse's Office
Dental Hygenie Clinic
The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Montgomery County Community College offers a wide array of preventative and oral health services for adults and children.
The clinic is located in the Health Sciences Center at 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA, and operates September - May; schedules vary by semester. Call 215-641-6483 to request an appointment.
Please view the flier linked here or view the photo of the flier.
Sealant Saturday
A Children's Dental Sealant Clinic supported by the Dorby Family and TLD Foundation is being held at Montgomery County Community College Saturday, March 2nd 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Complimentary oral examination and dental sealant placement will be provided for children 6 - 14 years of age. Space is limited, please call 215.641.6483.
The Dental Sealant Clinic is located at Montgomery County Community College, Science Center, Room 1400: 340 DeKalb Pike Blue Bell, PA 19442.
Please view the flier at this link.
February is Black History Month
A Few Fascinating Facts... Did you know?
1.Hip hop dance style originated in the Bronx, New York City during the late 1970s. The first song that popularized hip hop around the world was a 1979 single by The Sugarhill Gang called “Rapper’s Delight. The word hip-hop was invented in 1974 by DJ Africa Bambaataa. Run D.M.C. was the first rap group to be featured on Rolling Stone Magazine and the first rap group to appear on MTV.
2. Blues music was created in the South in the 1860s.
African-Americans created this new form of sound, taking inspiration from both work songs and spirituals. The genre is characterized by call and response patterns. It's the originator of the groove pattern and has many sub-genres such as the Chicago Blues, Country, Delta, West Coast, Electric, and more.
3. The origin of Black music is traced back to slavery. Spirituals were one of the earliest forms of musical expression (1619–1865).
During slavery, enslaved people were forbidden to speak their native languages, as owners feared they would plan and share escape routes or seek revenge and rebel. So to communicate feelings, slaves began singing and creating songs that were passed down to many generations. These songs were referred to as spirituals. There were songs of freedom and survival, influenced by African and religious traditions. Many say that Gospel music is a genre that comes from Spirituals.
4. What do the following artists have in common: Patti LaBelle, Jerry Pickney, Billie Holiday, Chubby Checker, James Dupree and John Coltrane? All were born or grew up in Philadelphia.
If Your Student Will be Absent
Just a reminder that if your student will be absent, please send an email to harjalmf@npenn.org and their teacher, or call 215-853-1460 or report the absence thru the automated Safe Arrival system.
If you do not currently use the Safe Arrival app for reporting an absence and would like to do so, please choose one of the options below:
Using your mobile device, download and install the School Messenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or from the links at https://go.schoolmessenger.comOpening in a new window). The first time you use the app, select Sign Up to create your account using an email address we have on file for you. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
Use the Safe Arrival website, https://go.schoolmessenger.comOpening in a new window. The first time you use the website, select Sign Up to create your account. Once again, please remember to create your account using an email address we have on file for you. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
Call the toll-free number (888) 239-8495 to report an absence using the automated phone system.
These options are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any time. Day of absences, for instance for illness, should be reported as early in the morning as possible the day of the absence.
Thank you.