SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2024 |
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Cycle #12 began on Tuesday, Feb. 13. |
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FEBRUARY 19 No Classes, Presidents' Day |
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| FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN |
Attention all current Gwynedd families, the financial aid application for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open. If you received financial for this current school year, you need to re-apply each school year.
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School seeks to provide an affordable Catholic, private, college-preparatory education to all our families. We recognize that the primary responsibility for financing a student's education rests with the family. Because of this, Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School is privileged to offer need-based financial aid to qualifying families who could not otherwise afford to attend. We are pleased to offer FACTS Payment Plans and Grant & Aid Financial Needs Assessment on the same platform.
Key information regarding financial aid applications: Application Deadline: March 25, 2024 Submission of 2023 Tax Returns Deadline: April 15, 2024 (including the Class of 2028)
To begin or renew your financial aid application, please click on the following link: http://vmjcx.elahomecollection.com/admissions/financial-aid |
| FEBRUARY 23 Mercy Mania & Mingle, Class of 2028
FEBRUARY 24 Day of Service and Leadership
FEBRUARY 25 Father-Daughter Outing: Top Golf FEBRUARY 28 Lenten Prayer Series Begins MARCH 2 McAuley's Pub Night, 6:30PM MARCH 4 Late Start Day, 10AM
MARCH 8-9 Spring Play, "Clue" MARCH 11 Professional Development Day, No Classes
MARCH 12 - 13 Crew Dine & Donate: Tony Roni MARCH 18 Parent Series Webinar MARCH 23 Annual Character Breakfast MARCH 27 - APRIL 5 Easter Break APRIL 8 - Classes Resume
- Spirit Week Begins APRIL 12 - Professional Development Day - Junior/Senior Prom |
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| Join us on February 22 at 6PM for the next installment of The Parent Series Webinars.
During course selection, students meet with their counselors to determine their class roster for the upcoming year. On February 22, Dr. Melissa Sullivan, Dean of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, will review courses for the 2024-25 school year, how the course selection process works, including how to determine and select courses. The Counseling Department will be there to answer any questions you might have. For parents of currently enrolled students only. |
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LAST CALL FOR JUNIORS: DAY OF SERVICE |
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SPEECH & DEBATE SUCCESSES |
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Last past weekend, members of the Speech and Debate team competed in the highly competitive University of Pennsylvania Tournament. - Clara Glennon '26 placed fifth out of 71 in Declamation.
- Olivia Ormsby '24 placed sixth out of 71 in Original Oratory.
Way to go, Monarchs!
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ADVANCEMENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT |
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Just 10 days left to... ...to purchase your tickets – Don’t miss out on the food and fun! ...to sponsor the event – Help us reach our goal of $50,000 in sponsorships! ...to donate an item for the auction – Vacation getaways, services, sports tickets, etc! Don’t miss out! Kindly register by February 22 so we can ensure the pub is fully stocked.
March 2, 2024 6:30PM -10:30PM
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Gymnasium All proceeds from McAuley’s Pub Night will go to the Campaign for a New Monarch Wing.
For more information on how to sponsor or donate an auction item, contact Karen Cavacos, director of family engagement at (267) 946-0951 or kcavacos@elahomecollection.com |
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| Phillies Game and Tailgate – Sunday, April 20 The Fathers’ Club is excited to promote our biggest and final Father-Daughter event of the year – the Phillies Game and Tailgate!
Join us for our 4 hour pregame tailgate and stay to watch the Phillies take on the White Sox on April 20th at 6:05PM. Our pregame tailgate will include a DJ, food, drinks and tailgate games in the Xfinity Live parking lot starting at 1PM. Book your tickets now through the sign-up genius and send payment via Venmo to @GwyneddMercyAcademyHSGiving and note "Fathers' Club Phillies" in the comment section. You must submit payment to secure your tickets.
The cost is $30 per ticket which includes the 4 hour pregame tailgate. |
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The Track & Field team is looking for managers/volunteers to help with our home league meets to keep things running smoothly. Home meet dates are Wednesday, April 3, and Wednesday, May 1 at 4PM. Volunteers will need to complete 2 clearance checks, both can be obtained for free. Any interested students or volunteers should reach out to Coach Cris Meehan (track@elahomecollection.com) for more information. |
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Congratulations to the following winter sport athletes who have been recognized by the Athletic Association of the Catholic Academies (AACA): Swim & Dive Ella McManus '24 — 1st Team 500 Free Ella McManus '24 — 2nd Team 200 Free Basketball Emilia Coleman '26 — AACA MVP Bailey Balkir '26 — 1st Team Alison Kaltenbacher '27 — 2nd Team Megan McDonnell '25 — 2nd Team |
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Our annual Lenten Prayer Series with Sr. Honora Nicholson, RSM will begin on Wednesday, February 28 and will be held on four consecutive Wednesdays (6:30PM - 8PM). - Wednesday, February 28
- Wednesday, March 6
- Wednesday, March 13
- Wednesday, March 20
Light refreshments will be served! ALL ARE WELCOME — come and bring a friend!
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| MERCY EFFECT'S CHARACTER BREAKFAST |
Join us for a magical day at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School! Families are invited to visit with their favorite characters. And children are welcome to dress up as their favorite character, too!
Money raised will support Mercy Focus on Haiti and Mercy Neighborhood Ministries as part of Mercy Girl Effect, a collaboration of nine schools in the United States and Ireland to focus on the global education of young women, leadership and skills training, and providing opportunities for those in underdeveloped countries.
Children's tickets are $18. Adults and children under one year old are free. Donations are greatly appreciated by the Mercy Effect team and the whole Gwynedd community. |
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