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Originally delivered on 8/26/2025 7:48 pm

SUBJECT: Welcome Back, GWL! ✏️

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2025
A Message from the SCA Co-Presidents

 Serena Mooney & Nicole Muia

Welcome Back!  

We hope you all have been enjoying the summer and the beautiful weather! On behalf of the GWL SCA Executive Board, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new and returning families to the Glenwood Landing Elementary School. We look forward to working with you all and making the 2025-2026 school year a great one!  Our success is due in large part to the many volunteers who work tirelessly to organize events and fundraisers that are enjoyed by our entire school community! 


What is the GWL SCA? 

For any new families, the SCA stands for School Community Association. Think "PTA," but just a different acronym. The SCA is organized for the purpose of supporting and enhancing the educational experiences of the GWL's students by providing an organization through which the parents, school, and teachers can work cooperatively and to provide financial support for programs funded outside of the annual school budget. Visit our website www.gwlsca.org or click here for more information about the SCA.


Join the SCA

The SCA plays a vital role in the additional enrichment programs our children enjoy throughout the year, so more community involvement results in a better experience for the students at Glenwood Landing.  We encourage you to join!  By paying dues, you become an SCA member and as a perk, you receive access to our online school directory.  Meetings alternate almost every month between morning and night in order to accommodate all members.  During these meetings, a lot of pertinent information is discussed regarding school fundraisers, SCA programs and events, volunteer opportunities, building maintenance and district updates. Members can also ask any questions or share any concerns they may have. Mrs. Finder, our Principal, is also in attendance at our meetings and will give a GWL update. Join the SCA below!


Stay Connected

In an effort to keep everyone informed, the SCA will send out monthly newsletters and periodic emails of all upcoming events and activities. Please remember to register on the SCA website to gain access to all updates and information regarding the SCA. You can download the REMIND app (text @gwlsca2526 to 81010 to join) so you won’t miss a thing! Scroll down to find us on social media (click the image to follow the link).


Fundraising, Volunteering & Events

Please be sure to read about our upcoming fundraisers, events and volunteer opportunities below. If you are considering volunteering to be a Class Parent for the year, please sign up below as well. Our events and fundraisers only happen with your help! Please consider volunteering by signing up for opportunities below. Thank you! 


SCA Gifts & Purchases 

To welcome your children back to school, they will again receive their student planners and/or folders provided by the SCA. 


As always, we welcome your feedback, so please contact us if you have any questions or comments at smooney.gwlsca@gmail.com and nmuia.gwlsca@gmail.com. We wish you a wonderful start to the school year and we look forward to seeing you all soon!


Fondly,

Serena Mooney & Nicole Muia

JOIN US ONLINE!

Welcome Back! Please use the GWL SCA website to sign up for volunteer opportunities, pay your dues, access our online school directory,* stay connected to the SCA and more!  

RUN DON'T WALK to register on our site to gain access to all of this exciting information! Once registered, you can:

  • Join our SCA (and pay dues) online
  • Sign-up to receive important communications
  • Complete your directory information
  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Access the online directory and app (for SCA members only)*
  • Access to content website pages just for our families and members

The goal is to save time and work together more smoothly.  Thank you for registering and staying connected to the SCA! 

Register Now!
Upcoming Events
Thursday, August 28
3:00p K MEET & GREET - 3:00-4:30 PM
Tuesday, September 2
First Day Of School - DISMISSAL @ 11:40AM
Wednesday, September 3
HALF DAY - DISMISSAL @ 11:40 AM
Friday, September 5
GWL Spirit Day
Tuesday, September 9
9:00a GWL SCA Member Meeting - Followed By A Class Parent Meeting
Wednesday, September 10
Picture Day
Thursday, September 11
Picture Day
Back To School Night
Friday, September 12
Picture Day
Monday, September 15
BOOSTERTHON BEGINS!
Tuesday, September 23
SCHOOL CLOSED
Wednesday, September 24
SCHOOL CLOSED
EPI Packages
EPI Delivery For 2025-26

If you ordered school supplies through EPI, ALL packages will be delivered to the classrooms before the first day of school!  

Super easy & convenient! 👍👍👍

We kindly ask that you do not call the main office asking to pick up your supplies. If anything needs to be labeled, it will be done in the classroom or sent home by your child's teacher. Thank you! 

Please contact Serena Mooney at smooney.gwlsca@gmail.com with any questions.

Class Parent Sign Up

Sign up to volunteer to be a Class Parent in your child's class this year! 

CLICK HERE!!!

Deadline to sign up is 9/2/25

You will be notified via email if you are chosen. A brief class parent meeting will be held following our member meeting on Monday 9/9/25 at 9 AM. Please do your best to attend as important information for the upcoming school year will be presented! 

Email our Volunteer Coordinator, 

Maryann Hojnowski mhojnowski.gwlsca@gmail.com

 with any questions.

September SCA Member Meeting!

Please join us for our first member meeting of the 2025-26 school year on September 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM in the GWL Auditorium! Get all the info on our big plans for the year and share your thoughts!

ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

*There will be a brief Class Parent Meeting immediately following our member meeting. Sign up to be a Class Parent below. You will be notified if you are chosen by next week. Thank you for volunteering!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR PHOTO DAYS!

Your child's photo, along with their class photo will be taken on September 10, 11 or 12, 2025!  

Be on the lookout for more information coming home in your child's classroom folder!!!  👀👀👀

🏫 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! 🏫

Save the date for Back to School Night on September 11, 2025!

Stay tuned for more information!

SAVE THE DATE!

The GWL SCA Boosterthon is coming on September 15th. Families will gather donations, while students participate in daily challenges that will lead us to our GRAND event, the BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN on September 29th! Our goal is to reach $25,000 in donations to help fund a variety of programs and enrichment opportunities to ensure supportive, vibrant, and well-rounded educational experiences for all students! In 2023 we raised $32,000! Let's beat that in 2025!!

LET'S GO VIKINGS!

THE SCA WOULD LIKE TO THANK...

Gina Garcia, Meredith Brosnanand all the volunteers who helped Mrs. Marcantonio keep our school garden healthy and looking fresh all summer!  🧑‍🌾🌱💗 

Jen Cenatiempo for continuing to spearhead our spirit wear sales! 👕👖🧢🧥

SCA Membership

Become a Member today to support our students all year long! 

As a bonus, you will receive exclusive access to our online school directory!

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2025-2026 PARENT PLANNING CALENDAR!

SCA Committee Sign Up

Sign up to chair or volunteer for a SCA event or fundraiser HERE! Questions about volunteer opportunities? Email our Volunteer Coordinator, Maryann Hojnowski mhojnowski.gwlsca@gmail.com

SCA Board Members 2025-2026

Co-President

Serena Mooney  smooney.gwlsca@gmail.com

Co-President

Nicole Muia nmuia.gwlsca@gmail.com

VP of Events 

Anna Carfagno  acarfagno.gwlsca@gmail.com

VP of Fundraising

Jennifer DellaPolla   jdellapolla.gwlsca@gmail.com

VP of Communications 

Jacie Furino  jfurino.gwlsca@gmail.com

Volunteer Coordinator 

Maryann Hojnowski mhojnowski.gwlsca@gmail.com

Treasurer

Michelle Donofrio  mdonofrio.gwlsca@gmail.com

Secretary

Jen Cenatiempo  jcenatiempo.gwlsca@gmail.com

 

Stay Connected with Remind!

You can download the Remind App and text @gwlsca2526 to 81010 to receive important updates from the SCA! 

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