Welcome Back!
We hope you had a wonderful summer!
Gwynedd Square Families
Dear Gwynedd Square Families,
Welcome to the 2022 - 2023 school year! I look forward to seeing our Panthers as they join us for a great school adventure. We want to ensure that your child feels part of our Gwynedd Square community and experiences amazing instruction by our phenomenal teachers!
We will continue to make decisions that align with our Gwynedd Square mission statement which is to build our children’s future, one square at a time, by creating an inclusive learning community that inspires and empowers students to be caring, confident, and well-rounded citizens.
Attendance Procedures
As you prepare your family and children to start the school year, I would like to provide you with some information that you may find useful.
Our first day of school is August 30, 2022.
Our instructional day begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 3:40 PM. All grades will begin their day in their homeroom where attendance will be taken daily. If students arrive after 9:10 am, they will be marked tardy.
If a student will be absent or tardy, parents/guardians must report that absence or tardiness in one of three (3) ways:
- Sending an email to the teacher and copying our building, secretary Mrs. Moore (moorek@npenn.org)
- Calling 215-853-1461, or
- Using ‘Safe Arrival’ in the SchoolMessenger app. Please visit our “Attendance” web page for information on how to install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store
If we have not been notified prior to 9:30 am on the day of the absence/tardy, parents/guardians will be contacted via School Messenger and asked to respond with a reason for the absence/tardy.
Gwynedd Square Home & School Welcomes Our Families Back to School!
We would like to welcome everyone back to Gwynedd Square and extend a warm welcome to all of our new families! This year we are looking forward to getting to know everyone!
Let us first start by introducing our Home & School Executive board members:
- Co-Presidents: Candice Budinko & Miriam Fredericks
- VP of Events: Kristin Menzen
- VP of Fundraising: Erica Cucinella
- Treasurer: Kerry Tunnell
- Co-Treasurer: Jessica Shelly
- Secretary: Monica Mastricolo
At Gwynedd Square, we have always had an amazing H&S Association. Our goal is to create an environment where families can get to know each other and feel like a community, create fun memories for the students and their families, and provide the “extras” that go beyond the classroom. We host events and fundraisers, create/sell the yearbook and manage school pictures, assist with Olympic Day and Teacher Appreciation Week, pay for field trips for each grade and so much more!
In order to continue hosting these events and fundraisers, we need chairs for our events and parent volunteers. Some events are larger than others while some take very little time to organize and run.
"As someone who has been lucky enough to volunteer, has been the chair of many events, and also holds a board position, I can say that all of these opportunities have been incredibly fulfilling. Not only have I been able to enjoy the benefit of being a part of these moments in my children’s lives, but I have also built so many new relationships, learned so much about myself, and have learned to appreciate our school staff at a much higher level." - Candice Budinko
We would love (NEED) for more parents to join us and carry on the many traditions at Gwynedd Square!
If you are interested in or have questions about volunteering or chairing an event, please email us at gsfamilies1@gmail.com.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
- Our Welcome Back Block Party will be returning on September 23rd. More details will be coming home in September.
If you would like to stay updated and to be added to our email list, please send us an email at gsfamilies1@gmail.com
You can also follow us on Facebook,
https://www.facebook.com/Gwynedd-Square-Home-and-School-437052236371889/
Kindergarten Orientation
Two parents/guardians for each student only. Masks are optional within the building.
Breakfast and LUNCH
Please click here to enter the School Nutrition Services website. This page contains information ranging from monthly menus to accessing the application for free and reduced meals.
New Family Walk Through
This will be a great time for students to get to know the building. Rooms will not be open but students may look in to see the layout. We will have volunteers helping you throughout the building. Masks are optional within the building.
Our New Teachers for the 2022 - 2023 School Year!
I am excited to share the new teachers joining the Gwynedd Square community for the upcoming school year. Below are the new teachers joining us:
Kindergarten
Mrs. Schloeffel
1st Grade
Ms. Shields
3rd Grade
Ms. Lynd
5th Grade (Math)
Ms. Fox
6th Grade (ELA/SS)
Mr. Gunson
Special Education (K - 2)
Ms. Schmidt
Preparation
Your child's teacher and schedule will be available to view in Infinite Campus the week of August 22nd. If you do not have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, please click here to create one.
Technology
If you have questions concerning technology, many of your technology questions can be answered on the Digital Learning Page for North Penn by clicking here which includes how to pay the yearly technology fee.
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