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Merion Elementary School
549 South Bowman Avenue
Merion, PA 19066
610-645-1470
Ms. Anne Heffron, Principal 

Absentee, Lateness & 
Safe Arrival hotline: 
610-658-3902

School Closing Number: 302
Upcoming Dates 
4.24-25 - PSSA Testing - Science - Gr 4 
5.2 - Chorus Concert 
5.9 - HSA Meeting, 7 pm, Merion Auditorium 
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The Merion HSA Needs YOU! 
Calling all amazing Merion parents/guardians: Please consider joining the Merion HSA Executive Board for the 2018-19 school year. Open positions include Treasurer (Receivables), Co-Vice Presidents and Co-Presidents. Become a member of the Board and get closer to the Merion Community. For more information, please email merionhsa@gmail.com. 

Next HSA Meeting: Raising Kids in a Digital World 
When - Wednesday, May 9, 7 PM 
Where - Merion Auditorium 
Today many of us struggle to manage all the technology in our kids' lives. When should they have their first cell phone? How much screen time is right for them? To sort through these questions and more, please come to this special meeting with Amy Alfred, PhD, a licensed psychologist of more than 25 years and a recent speaker on parenting and technology issues, who will lead a productive conversation about technology and kids today. 

Health Topics for Parents/Guardians:
"Beyond 13 Reasons Why: Recognizing and Responding to the Warning Signs of Depression and Suicide" 
When - Tuesday, April 24, 7 pm 
Where - Welsh Valley Middle School 
The very popular TV series "13 Reasons Why" has kids and adults talking about suicide. Come join us for an informative presentation on the topic. Dr. Matthew Wintersteen from Thomas Jefferson University (and Co-Chair of PA Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative) will help parents recognize children in distress and warning signs of depression and suicide. Dr. Wintersteen has presented on this topic to national professional groups and to school districts throughout Pennsylvania including Lower Merion School District. 

LMSD's English Language Development (ELD) Family Night 
When - Thursday, May 3, 6-7:30 pm 
Where - LMHS Cafeteria 
Lower Merion School District's English Language Development (ELD) Family Night will cover topics including: 
  • High school students and families will participate in the "High School Program and How to Plan for Life After Graduation." It's not too soon to be making plans for life after high school graduation. Come learn about what you should be doing during your freshman, sophomore, junior and senior years to prepare.
  • Middle school students and families will learn how to build English vocabulary using "STEAM and Interactive Games." Students and families in eighth grade are also invited to the presentation on the "High School Program and How to Plan for Life After Graduation."
  • Elementary school students and families will explore the importance of literacy and math and learn activities to support children at home. 
Please meet in the LMHS cafeteria for pizza and drinks as presentations will be provided to parents and students. Translators will be available to help with language needs. 

SAVE THE DATE: 3rd Annual LMSD Elementary Family STEM Night 
When - Thursday, May 10, 6:30-8:00 pm 
Where - LMHS 
Mark your calendars! The 3rd Annual LMSD Family STEM Night for grades K-5 is coming soon! There will also be a robotics demonstration beginning at 6:00 p.m. Stay tuned for more details and registration information coming soon! 
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Alex's "Original" Lemonade Stand 
When - Saturday, June 2, 10 am - 3 pm
Where - Penn Wynne Elementary School
Come to the stand that started it all! Alex's "Original" Lemonade Stand is an uplifting, fun-filled, family-friendly day that continues Alex's yearly summer stand at the school she once attended. Perfect for kids of all ages, this event is complete with food, games, crafts and raffles, and of course lemonade.
Alex's All Access Passes are available for $25 which includes a limited edition Alex's "Original" t-shirt and covers donations for all activities, food and lemonade.
Family Packages are available for just $100 which includes t-shirts, raffle tickets, merchandise and more. Visit AlexsLemonade.org for details or email Sarah Wright at S.Wright@AlexsLemonade.org.
If you can't attend the event, you can still donate to ALSF.
Want to volunteer at the event? ​
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Merion Merchandise
Giant A+ Rewards | Merion ID #26460 
Current Lunch Menu 
NarbEarth Day Celebration - Saturday, April 21
How to Talk to Kids about Disability - Sunday, May 6
11th Annual Student Fashion & Design Show - Sunday, May 20 

Recreational Opportunities 
LM Township Recreational Programs for Spring - Apr 14-June 2
LM Basketball Academy Spring Clinics - April-May
NLS Spring Flag Football - April-June
NLS All-Girls' Spring Flag Football - April-June
Girls Spring Lacrosse - Sundays starting April 8
NLS Ultimate Frisbee - April-June
LMHS Annual Co-Ed Youth Football Clinic - May 20
Young Rams Instructional Youth Football Camp - June 25-29
​LM Basketball Camp - June 25-29, July 30-Aug 3 

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