- Monday, September 21
- Tuesday, September 22
- Thursday, September 24
- Friday, October 2
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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KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE PLAYDATES!
Join us for playtime & snacks with your new classmates! It's a great opportunity for students to mix and mingle with new friends and a chance for parents to meet each other and start those classroom text chains!
💚 KINDERGARTEN: Tuesday, September 22
TIME: 6pm - 7PM
WHERE: Kindergarten Playground* (corner of Levering Mill and Bryn Mawr Ave)
Click here to RSVP for the Kindergarten Playdate
(RSVP not required but helps with ensuring we have enough treats!)
💚 1ST GRADE: Thursday, September 24
TIME: 6pm - 7PM
WHERE: Back Field Playground* (entrance on Bryn Mawr Ave)
*Weather permitting - if it is raining playdate will be in the Cynwyd Cafeteria
Click here to RSVP for the 1st Grade Playdate
(RSVP not required but helps with ensuring we have enough treats!)
Siblings are welcome to join, however snacks and materials will be based on the number of K and 1st grade students in attendance. Thank you for understanding.
THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF EVENT.
Questions? Feel contact Tori Hails at vshails14@gmail.com or Cynwyd HSA Co-Presidents Natalie Lesser & Maryn Gemgnani at cynwydhsapresident@gmail.
HOMEROOM HELPER PARENT/GUARDIANS NEEDED
The HSA is looking for two parent/guardian volunteers per class for the 2026/2027 school year. If you are interested, please fill out the Homeroom Helper Interest Form by end of day September 25th to be considered for your child’s classroom.
🚨Clearances are required for Homeroom Helpers. Information about completing background check process can be found here.
Events exclusive to Homeroom Helpers include:
🍂FALL FEST on October 21st
💖Valentine's Day Event on February 10th
🎉End of Year Class Party on June 9th
💚Homeroom Kindness Activity - Date TBD
🥨Cynwyd's 1st Friday Pretzel Club
[A Fundraiser Benefitting the 🎓 4th Grade Class of 2027]
Pretzels Provided by: Tasty Twisters Bakery
$18 for the school year
(Pretzels are $2/month - total will be prorated by $2/month if you sign up at a later date)
Order Deadline for OCTOBER PRETZEL DELIVERY is TUESDAY, Sept. 29th @ 11:59PM
📍THE DETAILS:
- Pretzel are $18 for the full year (October - June)
- $2 per month will be prorated for late memberships.
- You do have the option to purchase more than one pretzel per delivery.
- You only need to register/join once to have your child included for each month.
- Pretzels are Kosher & free from Dairy, Soy, Egg, Tree Nuts & Peanuts. Unfortunately we do not have a gluten free option.
- The Pretzel Club Store will reopen prior to each month's delivery for those who haven't already joined the Pretzel Club.
- Pretzels will be delivered to classrooms and distributed by your child's homeroom teacher on October 2nd, November 6th, December 4th, January 8th, February 5th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th, and June 4th.
✋VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME! Help sort and distribute to the classrooms on Pretzel Friday
❓QUESTIONS? Please email Lauren Ferst @ cynwydpretzels@gmail.com
If this sounds interesting, reach out and we can share more information. Email Paige Cohen: Paigercohen@gmail.com
➡ Click Here for Additional Information and Dates
EMAIL FROM PRINCIPAL DR. PAPAGEORGE
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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🏫Cynwyd School Calendar | 🦉Cynwyd HSA Calendar
Right at School (RAS) Clubs include some awesome Cynwyd Teacher Clubs!
⏰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
It's through the generosity of our volunteer community that the events we sponsor 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>
Not ready for a Board seat, but want to get involved in a more focused way?
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.
DON'T HAVE YOUR CLEARANCES YET? [Not all Volunteer Opportunities require it, but always a good idea to apply and have them on file with the District so you aren't limited in what you can do] Click for More Information on Clearances
💚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
