9/8/10
If you missed the PTSO meeting last night, what you missed was an overview from Principal Malone of the first two weeks of school, the PTSO President, Mr. McCormick expressing the vision and goals of the PTSO this year. You also missed Daryl Coston from Anytime Fitness in Brandywine Crossing Shopping Center who offered free 30 day passes to all in attendance as well as discounts for membership.
Anytime Fitness is a 24-hour gym with state-of-the-art
equipment. If you are interested in a healthier and fit
lifestyle, contact Anytime Fitness in Brandywine and tell them you are a member of the Gwynn Park PTSO. Thanks to all the parents, teachers, staff, and students who came out last night. If you want to sign up for a committee it is never too late. You also missed the kick-off of the PTSO Historic Calendar Fundraiser. You can get
forms from the Event & Fundraiser Page - we need 100%
participation to support Gwynn Park HS and all the students. A special thank you to the building staff at GPHS for set up last night and always doing a great job. We are asking all students of GPHS to join the PTSO. We are here for you!
9/5/10
Congratulations to the Gwynn Park Varsity Football Team & their coaches for winning the second annual Nick Lynch Kickoff Classic on Saturday, 17-14 in overtime at Largo High School. Thanks to Mr. Lake, the GPHS Marching Band, the flag dancers, the cheerleaders, the pom dancers and their coaches for their tireless effort and all the parents and staff who came out in support. If you were there, you know how exciting the game was until the end. If you were not there, you truly missed great coaching, great teamwork and great entertainment.
9/4/10
Need something to do....Come out and support the Gwynn Park Yellow Jackets Varsity Football team as they set out to win the Lynch Football Classic at 4:00 pm at Largo High School.
The cost is $10 per person. The band, cheerleaders and poms will be there, all that is missing is you!
9/3/10
As you get ready for Labor Day, and are looking for something to do -- Curious about the Newseum and what's inside? The "Family Fun Deal" makes summer the perfect time to find out. Beginning July 1 through Labor Day, the Newseum will waive its admission price for all youth visitors age 18 and younger. (Up to 10 free kids with each paid adult admission.)
"Family Fun Deal" tickets, like all Newseum
tickets, are valid for two consecutive days.
Morning Coffee w/ Principal Malone
Date: Tuesday, Sept 7th
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: GPHS
8/30/10
FREE SAT PRACTICE TEST
Sylvan Learning in Waldorf -- If you would like for your child to participate in the Free SAT practice test on Tuesday, Sept. 14th at 9:30 am.
The details are as follows:
When: Tuesday, Sept. 14th @ 9:30 am
Where: Sylvan Learning
2996 Waldorf Marketplace
Waldorf, MD 20603
Contact: Trish Jumalon Crelly
301-645-9229
8/27/10
We have survived the first week of school. How was your child's first week? Let us know by going to concerns or comments. Mark your calendar for the first PTSO Meeting on September 7th at 6:30 pm as well as morning coffee with Principal Malone at 9am on Tuesday, September 7th...
8/24/2010
The Prince George's County Board of Education will host the first Board Meeting of the 2010-2011 school year on Thursday, August 26, at 7:05 p.m. The meeting will begin with a special swearing-in ceremony to formally welcome Jonathan Harris II as the new Student Member of the Board
8/19/2010
Freshman Orientation at 7:30 am.
8/12/10
(click link to view program)
The program provides customers with an opportunity to purchase eligible products using their Safeway Club Card. In doing so, they will automatically accumulate donations and assign them to the school of their choice. The products are marked with a special yellow school bus icon on store shelves. At the end of the program, customers will receive a final donation receipt totaling their “school dollars.” They can take or mail the receipt to their chosen school
(click link to view)
8/11/10
August 18 at 6:30 pm-- A Candidate Forum sponsored by the Prince Georges Chamber of Commerce (Political Impact 2010) - District 9 County Council Candidates-- We need you to come out and hear all 10 candidates at GPHS!
Elections are September 14, 2010.
8/10/10
If you check upcoming PTSO events, you will see that September is a busy month. Plan ahead.
Remember that there is tax-free shopping for clothing items under $100 in Maryland ending August 14th.
August 5, 2010 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm -- A Candidate Forum sponsored by the Prince Georges Chamber of Commerce (Political Impact 2010) - District 9 County Council Candidates-- come hear all 10 candidates at GPHS! Elections are September 14, 2010, make your voices heard. (Being rescheduled due to weather.)
7/31/10
The Gwynn Park High School Band starts band camp on August 2, 2010 from 7:30am - 3:30 pm. If you are a member of the band or interested in joining the band, make sure you are there bright and early with your music. White shirts and black shorts.
7/23/10
7/12/10
Mark your calendar for the Meet & Greet Cookout with Principal Tracie Malone on August 4, 2010 from 6-8pm.
7/11/10
7/5/10
Gwynn Park High School Class of 2011
Mark your calendar for July 20 & 21, 2010 and watch for your specific Senior Portrait appointment card in the mail.
7/2/10
In case you have not heard, Carletta Marrow is no longer the principal at Gwynn Park High School. She is now the principal at Wise High School. We wish her continued success. Ms. Tracie Malone is the acting principal at Gwynn Park High School. Click here for more information.
Gwynn Park High School Band students, Band Camp starts Monday, August 2, 2010 at Gwynn Park High School.
6/9/10
Award Recipients --
PTSO Student Liaison - Nikesha Hamner - Class of 2010
PTSO Student Liaison - Alicia Ramadhani - Class of 2011
PTSO Student Liaison - Akilah Walker - Class of 2012
PTSO Student Liaison - Amani Jamall - Class of 2013
PTSO Student Volunteer - Ebony Carter - Class of 2013
PTSO Student Volunteer - Christina Morgual - Class of 2013
PTSO Student Volunteer - Sabrina Ricks - Class of 2013
PTSO Student Volunteer - Cassius McCormick - Class of 2012
PTSO Student Volunteer - Ashleigh Costley - Class of 2013
PTSO Parent Volunteer - Sherry Garrett
PTSO Parent Volunteer - Vernetta Scott
PTSO Parent Volunteer - Denise Foskey
PTSO Parent Volunteer - Sheba Tartt-Walker
PTSO Parent Volunteer - Stephanie Pressley
PTSO Parent Volunteer & Membership Chair- Sherry Rather
PTSO Teacher Award - Joseph Mitchell
PTSO Staff Award - Shirley Etheridge
PTSO Staff Award - Clifton Gaddy
PTSO Faculty Award - Cynthia Critten
PTSO Faculty Award - Carolyn Williams
PTSO Faculty Award - C. Elmore-Turner
PTSO Leadership Award - Carletta Marrow, Principal
PTSO Alumni Award - Bernard Brooks, Class of 1970
PTSO Community Leader Award - Tamara Davis-Brown
PTSO Community Leader Award - Mel Franklin
PTSO Business Leader Award - Safeway (Brandywine Crossings)
We look forward to seeing you at the PTSO Reception Program on June 8, 2010.
5/18/10
Last night, the GPHS Student Athletes and coaches were recognized for their achievements. It was a great experience for the students. A slide show of students in various sports was shown during the banquet. It would have been nice if all sports had been represented, especially if a sport came home with a trophy for Gwynn Park High School. Parents, it is our duty to step up. Thanks to Coach David Brady for helping out last night with the "ticket". We as parents must hold GPHS accountable for the lack of communication. We are doing great things but there is so much more to do. THANKS TO BRANDYWINE SAFEWAY FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!!!!
5/5/10
Have you heard, GPHS Golf Coach David Brady shot a "Hole in One" at the First Annual "Yellow Jacket" Celebrity Golf Tournament and Silent Auction. The winning team was Damon Jones, Sr., Joshua Jones, Ronald Woods, & Anthony Burgos. Joshua is on the GPHS Varsity Golf Team, so the trophy stays in the Gwynn Park family - congratulations! Thanks to the parents and students who volunteered their time. We had a fun and great time and are looking forward to next year! Did I mention, Trenton Gilstrap and Amani Jamall along with two other golfers came in 3rd. They represented Gwynn Park well. A special thanks to Hall of Fame Player, Brigg Owens, former Washington Redskin for taking time out of his schedule to join us, spend time with the students and play a few holes of golf.. THANKS TO BRANDYWINE SAFEWAY FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!!!!
4/21/10
Did you know on Tuesday night Gwynn Park welcomed incoming freshman with a "Freshman Fair" -- incoming 9th graders and their parents are excited. It was great to see staff and students representing Gwynn Park. ROTC, the chorus and cheerleaders did an excellent job. Thanks to the student volunteers as well for showing their "Yellow Jacket Pride".
Did you know that Gwynn Park's Varsity Golf Team placed 3rd in the State?
Did you know that Gwynn Park Cheerleaders won the Prince Georges County Championship and won the State Championships?
Did you know that Gwynn Park Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball Team's placed 2nd in the State Championships?
Without parent support none of this could have happened. Parents we have to continue. We need you even more in high school.
4/12/10
Gwynn Park Golf Tournament is around the corner, are you signed up?
3/24/10
We want to thank Gwynn Park Alumni --Donnee Gray, Supervisor of the Mid-Atlantic Basketball College Officials Association (MABCOA), Earl Hawkins, Head of Interscholastic Athletics in Prince Georges County Public Schools and Agent Andra Folescu with Naval Criminal Investigative Services for participating at the Career & College Expo on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. They truly inspired the students by giving back and letting them see their success and life after Gwynn Park HS.
THANKS TO THE SPEAKERS AND EXHIBITORS WHO PARTICIPATED AT THE GWYNN PARK PTSO Career & College Expo, Wednesday, March 24 -- PTSO PARENTS & STUDENTS WHO VOLUNTEERED --THANKS TO YOU, TOGETHER WE MADE THIS A HUGE SUCCESS!
Congratulations to the Gwynn Park Concert Band under the direction of Mr. William Lake for a great performance at the Prince George's County Festival at Northwestern High School, the band received the highest score achievable a 1 - Superior, -- way to go!
