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Originally delivered on 8/31/2024 9:39 am

SUBJECT: Welcome Back, GWL! ✏️

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2024
A Message from the SCA Co-Presidents

 Maria Palmieri & Serena Mooney

Welcome Back!  

We hope you all have been enjoying the summer and the beautiful weather! On behalf of the GWL SCA Executive Board, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new and returning families to the Glenwood Landing Elementary School. We look forward to working with you all and making the 2024-2025 school year a great one!  Our success is due in large part to the many volunteers who work tirelessly to organize events and fundraisers that are enjoyed by our entire school community! 


What is the GWL SCA? 

For any new families, the SCA stands for School Community Association. Think "PTA," but just a different acronym. The SCA is organized for the purpose of supporting and enhancing the educational experiences of the GWL's students by providing an organization through which the parents, school, and teachers can work cooperatively and to provide financial support for programs funded outside of the annual school budget. Visit our website www.gwlsca.org or click here for more information about the SCA.


Join the SCA

The SCA plays a vital role in the additional enrichment programs our children enjoy throughout the year, so more community involvement results in a better experience for the students at Glenwood Landing.  We encourage you to join!  By paying dues, you become an SCA member and as a perk, you receive access to our online school directory.  Meetings alternate almost every month between morning and night in order to accommodate all members.  During these meetings, a lot of pertinent information is discussed regarding school fundraisers, SCA programs and events, volunteer opportunities, building maintenance and district updates. Members can also ask any questions or share any concerns they may have. Mrs. Finder, our Principal, is also in attendance at our meetings and will give a GWL update. Join the SCA below!


Stay Connected

In an effort to keep everyone informed, the SCA will send out monthly newsletters and periodic emails of all upcoming events and activities.  Please remember to register on the SCA website to gain access to all updates and information regarding the SCA. You can also download the REMIND app (text @gwlsca2425 to 81010 to join) so you won’t miss a thing! 


Fundraising, Volunteering & Events

Please be sure to read about our upcoming fundraisers, events and volunteer opportunities below. If you are considering volunteering to be a Class Parent for the year, please sign up below as well. Our events and fundraisers only happen with your help! Please consider volunteering by signing up for opportunities below. Thank you! 


SCA Gifts & Purchases 

To welcome your children back to school, they will again receive their student planners and/or folders provided by the SCA. 


As always, we welcome your feedback, so please contact us if you have any questions or comments at msergio.gwlsca@gmail.comand smooney.gwlsca@gmail.com. We wish you a wonderful start to the school year and we look forward to seeing you all soon!


Fondly,

Maria Palmieri & Serena Mooney

JOIN US ONLINE!

Welcome Back! The GWL SCA website has been a huge success!  Check us out to sign up for volunteer opportunities, pay your dues, access our online school directory,* stay connected to the SCA and more!  

RUN DON'T WALK to register on our site to gain access to all of this exciting information! Once registered, you can:

  • Join our SCA (and pay dues) online
  • Sign-up to receive important communications
  • Complete your directory information
  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Access the online directory and app (for SCA members only)*
  • Access to content website pages just for our families and members

The goal is to save time and work together more smoothly.  Thank you for registering and staying connected to the SCA! 

Register Now!
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 3
First Day of School - 11:40 Dismissal
Wednesday, September 4
HALF DAY - 11:40 Dismissal
Friday, September 6
GWL Spirit Day
Monday, September 9
9:00a SCA Member Meeting & Class Parent Meeting
Wednesday, September 11
GWL Photo Day
Thursday, September 12
GWL Photo Day
6:00p GWL Back to School Night
Friday, September 13
GWL Photo Day
Friday, September 20
4:30p Back to School BBQ
Saturday, September 21
10:00a Homecoming & Carnival @NSHS
Friday, September 27
4:30p Back to School BBQ- RAINDATE
Tuesday, October 22
7:30p SCA Member Meeting
EPI Packages
EPI Delivery For 2024-25

If you ordered school supplies through EPI, ALL packages will be delivered to the classrooms before the first day of school!  

Super easy & convenient! 👍👍👍

We kindly ask that you do not call the main office asking to pick up your supplies. If anything needs to be labeled, it will be done in the classroom or sent home by your child's teacher. Thank you! 

Please contact Jennifer DellaPolla at jdellapolla.gwlsca@gmail.com with any questions.

September SCA Member Meeting!

Please join us for our first member meeting of the 2024-25 school year on September 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM in the GWL Auditorium! Get all the info on our big plans for the year and share your thoughts!

ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

*There will be a brief Class Parent Meeting immediately following our member meeting. Sign up to be a Class Parent below. You will be notified if you are chosen by next week. Thank you for volunteering!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR PHOTO DAYS!

Your child's photo, along with their class photo will be taken on September 11, 12 or 13, 2024!  

Be on the lookout for more information coming home in your child's classroom folder!!!  👀👀👀

🏫 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! 🏫

Save the date for Back to School Night on September 12, 2024!

Stay tuned for more information!

*This is not a drop off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

PURCHASE BBQ MEAL TICKETS HERE!

HOMECOMING IS COMING!!!

Come on down to celebrate this year's North Shore School District Homecoming on Saturday, September 21, 2024!

The festivities start at 10 AM with the K-12 Carnival 🎪🎟️🎉

Stay for the pre-game fanfest and get pumped up to cheer on the North Shore Vikings Football Team! 

Game starts at 2 PM!  

AND DON'T FORGET SPIRIT WEEK LEADING UP TO HOMECOMING - STARTS SEPTEMBER 16TH!  Stay tuned for more information!

 GO VIKINGS!!!  🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈

🎬COMING SOON!!!🤩
THE SCA WOULD LIKE TO THANK...

Gina Garcia, Meredith Brosnanand all the volunteers who helped Mrs. Marcantonio keep our school garden healthy and looking fresh all summer!  🧑‍🌾🌱💗

SCA Membership

Become a Member today to support our students all year long! 

As a bonus, you will receive exclusive access to our online school directory!

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2024-2025 PARENT PLANNING CALENDAR!

SCA Committee Sign Up

Sign up to chair or volunteer for a SCA event or fundraiser HERE! Questions about volunteer opportunities? Email our Volunteer Coordinator, Maryann Hojnowski mhojnowski.gwlsca@gmail.com

Class Parent Sign Up

Sign up to volunteer to be a Class Parent in your child's class this year! 

CLICK HERE!!!

Deadline to sign up is 9/5/24

You will be notified via email if you are chosen. A brief class parent meeting will be held following our member meeting on Monday 9/9/24 at 9 AM. Please do your best to attend! 

Email our Volunteer Coordinator, 

Maryann Hojnowski mhojnowski.gwlsca@gmail.com

 with any questions.

SCA Board Members 2024-2025

Co-President

Serena Mooney  smooney.gwlsca@gmail.com

Co-President

Maria Palmieri  msergio.gwlsca@gmail.com

VP of Events 

Anna Carfagno  acarfagno.gwlsca@gmail.com

VP of Fundraising

Jennifer DellaPolla   jdellapolla.gwlsca@gmail.com

VP of Communications 

Nicole Muia  nmuia.gwlsca@gmail.com

Volunteer Coordinator 

Maryann Hojnowski mhojnowski.gwlsca@gmail.com

Treasurer

Jack Yao  jyao.gwlsca@gmail.com

Secretary

Erica Imbriano  eimbriano.gwlsca@gmail.com

 

Stay Connected with Remind!

You can download the Remind App and text @gwlsca2425 to 81010 to receive important updates from the SCA! 

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