GS Updates
Sunday, October 30th
Upcoming Dates
- Trunk or Treat: 10/29/22 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Gwynedd Square
- Re-take Picture Day: 11/3/2022
- No School for Students: 11/7/2022 & 11/8/2022
- Veteran's Day Assembly: 11/11/2022
Diwali Festivities
Spirit Day!
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 Veterans Day Assembly will be in person and our families will be invited to attend. More information will be sent out soon.
Picture Retake Day is Coming!
If you missed Picture Day, you can still order on mylifetouch.com with your Picture Day ID: EVTD8VGXX
Want us to retake your picture? Simply return your original package to the photographer on Picture Retake day which is Thursday, November 3, 2022.
It has come to our attention that many students' pictures had poor lighting. We are aware of the issue and are actively working with Lifetouch to remedy the situation. If you are unhappy with the lighting in your student's picture, please send them down for a retake. If you would like to voice your concerns directly to Lifetouch, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-736-4753 and provide the Picture Day ID above.
Food & Funds - Everything Bagel!
Please join us in raising funds for our school at your favorite and ours... Everything Bagel!
- November 8th – 11th
- Daily 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Gwynedd Square will receive ALL proceeds from purchases during this time!
Invite family, friends, and neighbors to treat themselves to a quick & yummy breakfast or lunch and support our school. No voucher or flyer is needed but you MUST let the cashier know you are supporting Gwynedd Square Elementary School.
Everything Bagel Information Flyer
101 North Main Street
North Wales, PA 19454
Art to Remember
Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child’s art through November 11th. Soon you will receive a personalized order form.
Here’s what you can expect:
Over 50 keepsake products featuring your child’s artwork - many of the products are less than $15
A percentage of every order goes right back to our school
Safe, secure online ordering at ArtToRemember.com. You can even share your order code with other family members and invite them to place an order!
Satisfaction guaranteed
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.
Marketplace Meals Fundraiser
Click here for details and to place an order: https://marketplacefundraising.com/pages/gwynedd
Mental Health Resource Fair
As noted in the image above/below, The North Penn School District is partnering with Onward Behavioral Health to host a Mental Health Resource Fair on November 2 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Pennbrook Middle School.
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 Miss 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.
School Directory (2022 - 2023)
Thank you to Christina Gieske for her hard work in creating this year's Gwynedd Square School Directory. The directory is intended solely for the use of Gwynedd Square students and their families. It should not be given to individuals or organizations outside our school community and should not be used for sales purposes.
Contact information is listed only for those families who consented to be included in the directory. Click here to download the school directory.
Coin Drive Winners Announced!
Gwynedd Square students dug deep into their piggy banks and parent's wallets to make this year's coin drive an overwhelming success. Altogether, the students raised a whopping $3,385.27!!!
Many classes raised a great amount of money, but let's recognize the top 3:
- Mrs. B-Schmidt's class came in 3rd place with a grand total of $256.46
- After showing up with high totals on most days, Mrs. Hannan's class came in 2nd with a grand total of $321.18
- Now for the winner...Mrs. Murphy's class won the coin drive competition with a grand total of $371.56
Scholastic Book Fair is back!
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 sign up on signup genius. The link is provided below.
Signup Genius: Book Fair Volunteer
Clearances are required to be on file with the school district for daytime shopping volunteers only.
Please click on the letter image below to read a letter from Mr. Bashaw regarding the Scholastic Book Fair.
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 - 8:30 PM
- 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
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