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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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🧁Confections & Conversation🧁 | Tuesday, October 6th
a Cynwyd HSA Community Meet & Greet [brought to you by the HSA Board] 

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WHAT: Join us for a casual [ADULTS ONLY] evening. You'll have the opportunity to meet the 2026/27 HSA Board Members, engage with other Cynwyd parents/guardians while enjoying some sweets and [adult] refreshments. 
This is an informal event, an open house of sorts, so please stop by for as long (or as little) as you like.
🗓WHEN: Tuesday, October 6th
⏰TIME: 7:00 PM - 9:00PM 
📍WHERE: The Gemgnani/Ruppel Household  
(address to be shared when you RSVP)

🔔 Please RSVP [CLICK HERE] (even if you're only a maybe)

What you bring? Yourself, your questions, your ideas. 

We look forward to answering questions, hearing ideas, and building our community.

 

Questions about the event? Feel free to email your HSA Co-Presidents:

Maryn Gemgnani & Natalie Lesser@ cynwydhsapresident@gmail.com

October HSA Board Meeting | Monday, Oct 12th

Building a More Inclusive Cynwyd CommunityParents & Guardians; 

Please PLAN TO JOIN US! Monday, Oct. 12 @ 7:15pm for our monthly HSA Board Meeting and a presentation by Dr. Papageorge "Building a More Inclusive Cynwyd Community" 

  • 7:15pm Doors Open
  • 7:30pm abbreviated HSA Board Meeting - a quick review of events, initiatives and opportunities to get involved
  • 8:00pm Presentation and Conversation with Dr Papageorge

The HSA welcomes Dr Papageorge and representatives from Best Buddies and LMSD’s Committee for Special Education (CSE) for a presentation and conversation as we gain a deeper understanding of Cynwyd’s new Autism support classrooms. Together, we'll discuss how the Cynwyd community can become more inclusive and welcoming to our entire student population.

 

This meeting is open to Cynwyd Parents & Guardians. PLEASE NO STUDENTS. 

 PBIS SPIRIT WEEK - SEPT 28th until OCT 2nd

SpiritWeekPBIS😴MON. Sept 28- Dreaming of a great year (Wear your Pajamas)

🤠TUES. Sept 29- Hats off to Kindness (Wear your favorite or funniest hat)

💚WED. Sept 30-Cynwyd Pride Day (Wear Cynwyd gear or school colors)

🧦THURS. Oct 1- Sock it to good choices (Wear crazy, colorful, or mismatched socks)

🏈 FRI. Oct 2- Team up for PBIS (Wear your favorite sports team)

 

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ART GOES TO SCHOOL
🎨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

  

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!

 

 

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✋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>

 

🚨VOLUNTEER CLEARANCES
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 Process. If 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?

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