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New this year all volunteers need to have a background clearance filed with LMSD

9/22/2016

New for 2016-2017
The following Volunteer roles at Merion will require that parents/guardians have their background clearances filed with LMSD:
• classroom assistants
• lunch/recess volunteers
• chaperones for field trips
• volunteer club advisors
Please click on the link to find out how to obtain your background clearance

Volunteers opportunities at the HSA:

9/22/2016

We are looking for some help for:

Merion Directory Ads Sales

Please help out to reach to local business to let them know that they can advertise into the Merion Directory- Help is needed until mid-September. For more information contact Tracy Coyle

Parent Social

We need a co-chair. If you are interested email us at merinos@gmail.com

Kindergarten Breakfast Buddies (Oct 14th)

Help is needed to coordinate breakfast for the Kindergarten Families. If you can help, email us at merionhsa@gmail.com.

3rd Grade Prime-Time reading night (Dec 1st)
Lost and Found

We are looking for 2/3 persons to help manage the Lost and Found. For more information email us at merionhsa@gmail.com

The recycling project

This year we are starting a recycling program of the juice pouches. If you want to help please contact us at merionhsa@gmail.com

Author in residence to discuss mindfulness

5/12/2016

Merion Elementary is pleased to welcome author and alumna Gail Silver during the week of May 9. Gail will share her books on managing emotions and lead students in mindfulness exercises. Deadline extended: Through May 2, you can preorder her book and have it autographed for your child.
Learn more

Next HSA meeting: Internet safety and cyber bullying

5/12/2016

On May 11 at 7 pm in the Merion auditorium, join us for our last HSA meeting of the year as we welcome back Minding Your Mind to talk about internet safety and cyber bullying. Leading the talk will be Ali Warren, a national inspirational speaker who covers topics such as post-traumatic stress, resilience, the power of finding one's voice, and bullying. This topic is especially relevant to 5th grade parents as your students prepare for middle school but all interested parents are welcome. (This topic is not appropriate for students.)

Merion "Restaurant Week" supports 5th grade

5/12/2016

Get ready for Merion's very own Restaurant Week! Dine at Poppi's and McShea's and/or have dessert at Yapple Yogurt and Village Treats next week and 15% of all sales benefit the Merion 5th grade. Must print and present the flyer at the time of purchase.
To download the flyer

Plant sale May 4-6

5/12/2016

Mark your calendar to shop the annual Merion Plant Sale next week! Stop by school during the hours listed below to shop or pick up any preordered plants. Also, consider volunteering when your child's class visits the sale (see the updated flyer below for revised times on May 4). Volunteer here.
May 4: 9 am - 7 pm
May 5: 9 am - 7 pm
May 6: 9 am - 4 pm
Reminder: Send in a box with your child next week to carry home any plants purchased.
Please visit the plant sale page to learn more

Baby clothes and supplies still wanted

4/20/2016

Save the date - Parent Social April 15th

4/20/2016

Artist in Residence wraps up this week

4/13/2016

The Artist in Residence program concludes this week as students get the opportunity to meet other members of the Liberty Winds quintet, including a French horn player and a bassoonist. Then, tomorrow at 9:30 am, they will enjoy a concert with the entire quintet.
For more information, visit their web site or email Colleen Law.

Fundraiser at Potbelly Sandwiches

4/13/2016

Make a date with your Merion Elementary friends for an easy dinner for a good cause! Enjoy a night out at the newest Potbelly Sandwich Shop and raise money for the 5th grade class! Next Thurs., Apr 7, from 5-8 pm, 25% of all sales will be donated to the Merion HSA in support of the 5th grade class. They serve salads, sandwiches, soup, milkshakes, cookies and more. The new Wynnewood location is at 31 E. Wynnewood Rd, across from the Wynnewood Shopping Center
Click here to learn more