GS Updates
Sunday, October 23rd
Upcoming Dates
- No School for Students: 10/24/22
- Trunk or Treat: 10/29/22 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Gwynedd Square
- No School for Students: 11/7/2022 & 11/8/2022
Library Volunteers Are Needed
Ms. Hughes, the librarian, is in need of some volunteers to reshelve books during the school day. Clearances are required for anyone volunteering in the library if you are interacting with students. Please contact Ms. Hughes (hughescm@npenn.org) if you are interested.
Veteran's Day Assembly
Gwynedd Square will once again be hosting a special Veteran's Day Assembly on Friday, November 11th, honoring those in our school community who have served our country in the military. If you have any photos you'd like to have shared in our slideshow to be presented that day, please complete this form by Friday, October 28!
https://forms.gle/KXpw8wxS6UCpf4ge9
This year our Vetrans' Day Assembly will be in person and our families will be invited to attend. More information will be sent out soon.
Holiday Shopping
Holiday Shopping is made even easier while supporting Gwynedd Square Home & School!
Everything from candles to snack mixes, chocolates and so much more! The fundraiser is open and will run through October 28th. Your children should have received a catalog last week.
There are paper order forms or you can create an online account to reach even more family and friends and have even more ordering options! All paper order forms must be turned in to school by 10/28/2022 and those orders will be shipped before Christmas.
Please contact Erica Cucinella at the email below if you need extra paper order forms. If using the paper order forms, please make sure checks are made payable to Gwynedd Square Home and School Association. Please click on the link to view the kick-off video: https://vimeo.com/745124940
Email Erica Cucinella at erkehler@gmail.com with any questions.
Dine Out Wednesday's at Boston Style Pizza During October
Marketplace Meals Fundraiser
Click here for details and to place an order: https://marketplacefundraising.com/pages/gwynedd
Mental Health Resource Fair
The North Penn School District is partnering with Onward Behavioral Health to host a Mental Health Resource Fair on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Pennbrook Middle School, 1201 North Wales Road, North Wales, PA 19454.
Miss Pennsylvania 2022 Alysa Bainbridge will serve as the keynote speaker beginning at 6:30 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the fair before and after Ms. Bainbridge’s remarks. In addition to serving as Miss Pennsylvania, Bainbridge is the Founder and CEO of Tyler’s Triumph, an organization that provides direct support and tools to those in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders to help them thrive in recovery.
The fair will include representatives from local mental health providers and advocates working diligently in the community. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided.
GLOW Friendship Dance Party
The North Penn Parents Special Education Alliance, a parent run organization aimed at connecting families across the NPSD that have children with an IEP or 504 plan is hosting a GLOW Friendship Dance Party!
Event details:
- What: GLOW Friendship Dance Party
- When: November 11th from 6:30 pm - 8:30pm
- Where: NPHS Senior Cafe'
- Cost: $3 per person; pay at the door
- Who Can Attend: Children of all ages are invited to attend
Questions can be sent to nppsea@gmail.com or they can visit our Facebook site https://www.facebook.com/nppsea
The Scholastic Book Fair is back beginning November 8th!
The Book Fair will be held in the Cafeteria beginning Tuesday, November 8th.
Stop by and shop when you come to vote on Tuesday, November 8th. Tell your friends & neighbors, too! Parents and guardians attending teacher conferences in person on Tuesday will have the opportunity to shop during conference hours.
It's never too early to start your holiday shopping. Books make great gifts! We have something for everyone.
- Students will shop with their class Wednesday, November 9th, or Thursday, November 10th. Teachers will let you know which day their class is shopping.
- Friday night, November 11th from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm, is our Book Fair and Student Council Social.
- Set up your eWallet for easy shopping prior to the start of the book fair. For more information visit the eWallet section of our school storefront at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/gwyneddsquareelementarysch1.
Volunteers are needed for weekday shopping as well as during the Friday night event. Please let us know if you are interested!
Please click on the letter image below to read a letter from Mr. Bashaw regarding the Scholastic Book Fair.
Fiesta Churros at Trunk or Treat
We are also excited to host Fiesta Churros owned by a family here at Gwynedd Square! They have offered to donate a portion of sales made during our Trunk or Treat event on October 29th to Gwynedd Square Home and School!
Make sure to stop by and enjoy some churros.
Gwynedd Square's Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 29th from 4:00-5:30 PM
(Rain date: Sunday, October 30th from 4:00-5:30 PM)
Location: Gwynedd Square Back Parking Lot
Cost: $3.00 per “trunk or treating” child
We will be celebrating with a costume parade, trunk or treat, candy, games, and more!
- This event is pre-pay only.
- To Sign-up to decorate your car or to volunteer for the event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4eaaa72fa7f94-gwynedd2
Saturday, Oct 29, 2022, 04:00 PM
Gwynedd Square Elementary School, Supplee Road, Lansdale, PA, USA
Gwynedd Square Elementary School
Email: bashawjm@npenn.org
Website: https://gwyneddsquare.npenn.org/
Location: Gwynedd Square Elementary School, Supplee Road, Lansdale, PA, USA
Phone: 215.855.4331
Twitter: @GWSquareelem