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Welcome! The Cynwyd 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. No need to join - you are already a member!  


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 💚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 


 Welcome to the Cynwyd HSA Weekly Top 3 (or more): A quick highlight of the most current events & opportunities 


📚The Scholastic Book Fair continues ONLINE!
The snow couldn't keep the Cynwyd Book Fair down!  
This year’s fair was a smashing success. Thank you to all the volunteers, teachers, staff, and parents who rolled with the punches of TWO virtual days and shifting schedules to make sure all our owls got to experience the fair!
 
🔖Don't Forget! 
You can still shop our fair online and benefit our school until Feb 5!
 
❄Tired of the cold yet?! Cynwyd Blankets for SALE
 
Buy a Cynwyd Blanket and warmly support the 4th Grade!
 
Blankets are $25 each
Made of soft plush
Dimensions: 50” X 60”
Online Sales End March 17th -OR- When we sell out
 
 
🎬 Pick-up at MOVIE NIGHT on Tuesday, March 24th
 
 
 
 

 ❣"Change" of Heart | Now - Tues, Feb 10th
Starting Tuesday, January 20 there will be a heart-shaped container on display in the upper atrium. If Cynwyd students can fill the container with loose change by February 10, then on February 11 Mr. Ross and Dr. Papageorge will be attending that day's dance parties dressed as twin Cupids.
 
All collections will be donated to ABC House. The mission of ABC House is to develop future leaders by providing minority high school students who show strong academic and leadership potential and are from under-served communities, with a home away from home while attending Lower Merion High School. Visit ABCLowermerion.com for more information
 
Questions? Please feel free to email Wendy Lias @ wendylias24@gmail.com 


⏰SAVE THE DATE: Home Appetit Fundraiser

Cynwyd is partnering with HOME APPETIT for TWO Weeks!
Home Appetit is a complete meal delivery service, all you need to do is heat and enjoy!

 

Week #1: (right when we return from President’s Day weekend)
Place your order: Tuesday - Friday, Feb. 17 - 20

Meals are delivered Monday, Feb. 23

 

Week #2: 
Place your order: Tuesday - Friday, Feb. 24 - 27

Meals are delivered Monday, Mar. 2

FAQs
- Anyone (new & existing customers) who uses that code will get $10 off their order for the week

- You can use the same code for both weeks
- For every code used HOME APPETIT will donate $10 to Cynwyd 
- There's NO Subscription
- Feel free to participate for one or both weeks
- Please share with local friends and neighbors 

PROMO CODE: CYNWYD10 


🪩SAVE THE DATE! OWLentine's Dance is Headed Back to the 90s!

⚡We welcome Emcee Papageorge back to the Cynwyd Gym for our OWLentine's 90's Themed Dance Party!

 

🗓Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 6pm - 8pm

 

🏆Dress the part....there just may be prizes for those who embrace the theme best! 

 

 Students MUST come with an adult. This is NOT a drop-off.

 

 

 

 

 


🗓 SAVE THE DATE! 🏆Annual Freedom Tournament is on March 5!🏆

The 4th Grade class invites the whole Cynwyd Community to show-up and cheer on our 4th graders as they dodge, duck, and dominate in the ultimate Freedom showdown!

 

2026 Charity:

The 4th grade class proudly voted to support Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation, which provides support to the loved ones of fallen first responders. Click here to learn more.

 

🎟️ Admission: $5 cash donation at the door (CASH ONLY)
🍿 Extras: Concessions & Craft Sale (CASH ONLY)

 

All Cynwyd families are invited to attend!

Come support our students, enjoy a night of high-energy fun, and help raise money for an incredible cause. 💙

 


🥨PRETZEL CLUB | Join NOW for March - June

⮞If your student(s) is already signed-up, then no action is required. Teachers will distribute pretzels to their classes on Friday afternoon. 

⮞The deadline has past to Join for February, but you are welcome to sign up at anytime for the remainder of the year!

❓QUESTIONS? Email cynwydpretzels@gmail.com

✋VOLUNTEER to Help Sort & Distribute (Friday 1pm - 2pm)

🥨JOIN PRETZEL CLUB 

 

📍Please visit the 4th Grade page for the latest ⏰Parent/Guardian ACTION ITEMS!


📣 Freedom practice CONTINUES!

If your 4th grader would like to participate in the Freedom Tournament, they are encouraged to attend as many morning practices as possible.
 
Morning Practice Schedule
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 7:40 AM
📍 Meet at the front door
 
What is Freedom? Freedom is a charity dodgeball-style tournament

Read up on all the details HERE!

 
Questions or want to get involved with the fundraising tournament?
Please reach out to: Dave Yocom  (Yocomd@LMSD.ORG) and Jess Leacy (cynwyd4th@gmail.com
  
 

 

🦉NEW! Fundraising Opportunities for the HSA....easy, fun, and maybe even something you were already planning on! Please feel free to share these opportunities with your friends, family & supporters. 

 

🏀St Joe's Women's Basketball 💌minted.com 🏷mabel's labels
 
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FULL HSA CALENDAR

 

Home Page Updates

Here are more ways to get involved!

💚Show Your Support...Please Pay Your Dues

Your financial generosity and support enable the Cynwyd Elementary HSA to provide your child with an enriched, educational experience. Dues are essential to our mission of engaging students, staff and families outside of the classroom.

Click here for additional detail on Dues. 

 


📅Attend Our Events

We host a wide variety of events throughout the school-year designed to build community and create fun opportunities for students and their families to strengthen their relationships outside the classroom. The best way to stay informed about upcoming events is to Subscribe to our HSA Calendar.


 ✋Volunteer Your Time

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 

hide sectionVolunteer Opportunities
The HSA is looking for volunteers to serve as lunchroom helpers. ⏰Kindergarten Lunch: 11:30AM - 11:55AM ⏰1st Grade Lunch: 12:00PM - 12:25PM ⏰2nd Grade Lunch: 1:00 PM to 1:25 PM ⏰3rd Grade Lunch: 12:30 PM to 12:55 PM ⏰4th Grade Lunch: 1:30 PM to 1:55 PM
The Cynwyd Pretzel Club is looking for volunteers to help us sort and distribute pretzels on the first Friday of each month (Second Friday in January and April). It should only take 30-45 minutes of your time. Any help is greatly appreciated! You are welcome to sign-up for one....a few....or ALL Fridays!

 🚨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 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 generally valid for 60 months (5 years) from the date of issue and must be renewed every five years. 

 🎓4th Grade | Cynwyd Class of 2026

 There’s so much planned this year to give our 4th graders a memorable send-off — and we can’t do it without YOU! 👉 Get involved! Click HERE to learn more