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Originally delivered on 8/31/2026 8:39 am

SUBJECT: Welcome Back, GWL! ✏️

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2026
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 2026-2027 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. 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
Tuesday, September 1
3:00p K Meet & Greet
Wednesday, September 2
First Day of School - Half Day 11:40 Dismissal
Thursday, September 3
Half Day - Dismissal 11:40
Friday, September 4
Spirit Day
Monday, September 7
NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, September 9
9:00a SCA Member Meeting & Class Parent Meeting
Thursday, September 10
Back To School Night
Tuesday, September 15
School Photo Day
Wednesday, September 16
School Photo Day
Thursday, September 17
School Photo Day
Monday, September 21
NO SCHOOL
Friday, September 25
6:00p Family Movie Night 🎥🍿
EPI Packages
EPI Delivery For 2026 - 2027

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 9/3/26

You will be notified via email if you are chosen. A brief class parent meeting will be held following our member meeting on Wednesday 9/9/26 at 9 AM. Please do your best to attend as important information for the upcoming school year will be presented! 

Email our Volunteer Coordinator, 

Kristin DiBerardino kdiberardino.gwlsca@gmail.com

 with any questions.

September SCA Member Meeting!

Please join us for our first member meeting of the 2026-27 school year on September 9, 2026 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 above. You will be notified if you are chosen by next week. Thank you for volunteering!

🏫 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! 🏫

Save the date for Back to School Night on

Thursday, September 10, 2026!

Stay tuned for more information!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR PHOTO DAYS!

Your child's photo, along with their class photo will be taken on September 15, 16 or 17, 2026!  

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

Click the LINK to RSVP

SAVE THE DATE!

GWL SCA Boosterthon is our biggest fundraiser of the year! 

Last year, our goal was $25,000, and with the incredible support of our parents, families, and friends, we raised an amazing $35,000! Let's come together again and make this year even bigger. We can do it! Boosterthon Kick-off and our first challenge begins on Monday, October 5th. Stay tuned!

Contact VP of Events, Anna Carfagno with questions:

acarfagno.gwlsca@gmail.com

LET'S GO VIKINGS!

Spirit Wear

Visit the spirit wear table at upcoming school events such as Back-to-School night and Family Movie Night. Be on the lookout for pop-up sales after school. You can stay up-to-date on events and sales by joining us on Instagram and Facebook. 

CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA

THE SCA WOULD LIKE TO THANK...

All the family volunteers who cared for our school garden throughout the summer, and to our student gardening club for spending their Saturday mornings weeding, watering, and harvesting fresh produce for NOSH food pantry. We also extend a huge thanks to Ms. Marcantonio for her year-round devotion to creating and maintaining our school gardens and outdoor classroom. Thank you to Serena Mooney for always coordinating and making sure things get done  🧑‍🌾🌱💗 

Serena Mooney for Chairing the EPI School Supply Fundraiser and Nicole Muia, Jackie Furino, Kristin DiBerardino, Annabelle Harman and Alanna Niyazova for helping to deliver the supply boxes to the classrooms. Our students are all ready for the new school year!

Jackie Furino & Nikki Riggs for chairing the K Meet & Greet.

Kelly Dinh for taking over 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 2026-2027 PARENT PLANNING CALENDAR!

SCA Committee Sign Up

Want to help make this school year unforgettable? We need volunteers and event chairs to help run events! Click HERE to see where you can get involved. 

 Questions about volunteer opportunities? Email our Volunteer Coordinator, Kristin DiBerardino kdiberardino.gwlsca@gmail.com


SCA Board Members 2026-2027

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

Jackie Furino  jfurino.gwlsca@gmail.com

VP of Communications 

Kelly Salih ksalih.gwlsca@gmail.com

Volunteer Coordinator 

Kristin DiBerardino kdiberardino.gwlsca@gmail.com

Treasurer

Stephanie Banushi sbanushi.gwlsca@gmail.com

Secretary

Annabelle Harman aharman.gwlsca@gmail.com

 

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