HSA Announcements

Welcome back to the 2018-19 school year!

As the first week comes to a close, the GWHSA has been busy behind the scenes preparing various activities and events for its families. As with every year, this year brings some changes. We have discontinued the use of Community Pass due to high fees, and now have our own storefront, which you may find by going to GWHSA.org. The money we save will now go toward initiatives that will directly benefit our students. In the coming days the GW Student Directory and Birthday Books will become available in our store.

Student Photos - Photo day is coming up quickly! It will be held September 12 (rain date September 14). There are several portrait packages to choose from, as well as several additional prints and specialty items available. **LOOK FOR ORDER FORMS IN BACKPACKS AS OF FRIDAY, SEP 7^th** Students should bring forms to SCIENCE class on photo day, Wed, Sept. 12, as the Science teachers will be walking their classes down to have their photos taken. We will have extra forms on hand Wednesday for students who forgot them. Every child will be photographed, and every child needs to submit a form, whether or not photos are ordered.

Birthday Book - Help GW purchase Media Center books to supplement the existing collection. For a $20 donation, your child will have a personalized bookplate inserted in the book they choose and can be the first to bring it home during their birthday month. Go to GWHSA.org to buy yours today! Deadline to order is Monday, October 8.

Student Directory - Please support the GW HSA with your $30 yearly dues, which will include the purchase of a student directory. The directory provides a lot of very handy information, including a listing of student and faculty contact information, a calendar of events, and other important details about the school’s policies and procedures. Additional copies are available for $5 each. Order yours by going to GWHSA.org. Deadline to order is Monday, October 1.

Chromebook Covers and GW Spirit Wear -GWMS Chromebook covers ($20) and a line of clothing specially designed for GW students are available for purchase now. The clothing line includes pajama pants, tee-shirts, sweatshirts and shorts for both boys and girls ranging from $18 to $40. Visit www.GWSpiritWear.com to order. This will be a limited sale ending October 10.

6th Grade Photo Book - Each year GW creates a special photo book for our newest students to help them become familiar with their classmates and teachers. Details for ordering will be coming soon!


On behalf of all the HSA volunteers, I want to thank you all for your continuing support. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at amybeiersdorf@aol.com.

Warmest regards,
Amy Beiersdorf
GWMS HSA President 2018-2019

Home and School Association Meeting Dates

HSA Meetings are held one Wednesday of each month at 1:30 pm in the Library. All parents/guardians are encouraged to attend. HSA meetings are a forum to provide interesting and important information to parents and guardians throughout the year. Please note that there will be no December meeting.