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Welcome! The Cynwyd Home and School Association [HSA] is a volunteer organization made up of parents and caregivers who pool their talents to provide support for our school. This site is your one stop shop for all Cynwyd HSA upcoming events and information. 

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 🎈Annual Back to School Picnic | Friday, Sept. 18 5:30pm - 7:30pm

2026 Back to School Picnic

Join us for Food, Music and Fun! Come mix and mingle with other Cynwyd families as we officially kick-off the start of the 2026/27 school year.

 

📅WHEN: Friday, September 18

⏰TIME: 5:30 PM - 7:30PM

📍WHERE: Cynwyd's Back Field 

⭐COST: FREE TO ATTEND! Pizza, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase CASH ONLY. 

🦉WHOOO: The entire family! Parents/guardians, students and siblings

 

🚩ACTION ITEMS: 

🖐️VOLUNTEER! Please CLICK HERE to sign-up to help with set-up, food sales and clean-up.

🍕PRE-ORDER Whole Cheese Pizzas available to purchase HERE

Slices will be available for $3 per slice CASH ONLY - we will sell out!

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Date: Thursday, September 17

Time: 5 - 7 PM


Schedule:

✏️ 5:10–5:35 PM: Classroom Teacher Session 1

✏️5:45–6:10 PM: Administration & Specials Presentation in the Gym

✏️6:15–6:40 PM: Classroom Teacher Session 2

✏️6:45–7:00 PM: Administration Available in the Atrium

 Teachers will offer the same session twice to accommodate families with multiple children. You do not need to attend both sessions for the same teacher.

 

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🎨The Cynwyd Chapter of ART GOES TO SCHOOL is looking for volunteers to go into the classroom and share art appreciation with Cynwyd students. No teaching or art history background required.

 

If this sounds interesting, reach out and we can share more information.  Email Paige Cohen: Paigercohen@gmail.com or Regan Feinblatt: regs1@hotmail.com.

 

Click Here for Additional Information and Dates

  

📝A message from Dr Papageorge, Principal:

 

Fair warning: This email is a marathon, not a sprint! Thank you for your time and attention!

Back to School Information

 

8/28 Teacher Assignments Announced in PowerSchool 

8/30 Chalk the Walk [front bus circle] with the HSA (11am-1pm) 

9/3- Sneak Peak (1:00-2:00)

9/8- First Day of School Grades 1-4 and K (A Cohort)

9/9- First Day of School for K (B Cohort)

9/10- First Day ALL Kindergartens

9/17- Back to School Night (5:00-7:00 PM)

9/18- Back to School Picnic (5:30-7:30 PM)

9/22- Kindergarten Social (6:00-7:00 PM)

9/24- 1st Grade Social (6:00-7:00 PM)

 

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Right at School (RAS) Clubs include some awesome Cynwyd Teacher Clubs! 

 Fall 2026 Discovery Clubs Image⏰REGISTRATION CLOSES: Wednesday, Sept. 30. Please register early so your favorite clubs don't run the risk of being cancelled.

 

CYNWYD TEACHER-LED CLUBS: 

⭐Cynwyd Takes the Stage & Cooking Club by Wendy Lias

⭐STEM Club by Debbie Murphy

⭐MYSPORTS Club by Dave Yocom

⭐Jewelry Making & Yoga and Mindfulness by Natalie Thibault

 

🚩Click here to view the full offering and register!

 

 

✋Volunteer Your Time | Looking to get involved this school year?!

Every event we sponsor requires varying amounts of planning and coordination. It's because of the generosity of our volunteer community who give their time and energy that these events are not only possible, but hugely successful. 

 

💌Please add your contact information to our Volunteer Contact List or reach out directly to our Volunteer Coordinator, Tori Hails <cynwydhsavolunteers@gmail.com>

 

🚨VOLUNTEER CLEARANCES | this includes our Daily Lunchroom Volunteers
Lower Merion School District mandates ALL volunteers who enter the building and work directly with students are required to submit their clearances to the district prior to the event which you wish to volunteer for. Click Here for More Information on that ProcessIf you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Office of School and Community Relations at 610-645-1977.
 
PLEASE NOTE: While this does take time, volunteer clearances are valid for 60 months (5 years) from the date of issue and must be renewed every five years. 

Not ready for a Board seat, but want to get involved in a more focused way? We need you! 

Explore our [Events & Initiatives Form] for "one-off" volunteer opportunities. Sharing your interest doesn’t commit you—it just helps us know who to call when the fun begins!


We are so grateful for the engagement of our Cynwyd Community—big or small, your involvement makes a meaningful difference in everything we do.

 

➡ Click Here for more information

💚We want all families to be able to enjoy our HSA events and activities. Financial support is available for those who need it to cover participation costs. For a confidential inquiry, please contact Lisa Ruzzi, School Counselor, at ruzzil@lmsd.org