ABOUT GEORGE WASHINGTON
MIDDLE SCHOOL HSA
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Welcome to GW HSA,
The George Washington HSA is a non-profit organization comprised of parents/guardians of students, faculty and administration of George Washington Middle School. We help provide enriching experiences for our children and communicate interesting and important information to parents throughout the year.

Our Mission
The mission of the foundation is to provide for closer relationships among parents of children attending George Washington Middle School (GWMS) in Ridgewood, New Jersey and the teachers and administration of GWMS, to raise funds to enhance the educational opportunities of students attending GWMS and to foster and promote innovative approaches for excellence in education at GWMS.
The Executive Board
The Executive Board comprises of Officers of the Foundation and the Principal of GWMS.
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Executive Board 2022-23
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Co-Presidents - Lauren DiMaulo & Mark Bruno
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Co-Treasurers - Jana Katcher & Katie Acevedo
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Secretary - Carri Gregerson
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Planning and Development - Catherine Doolan & Erin Katz
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Volunteer Coordinator - Eileen Duff
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Nominating - Heather Zarnett & Michelle Stewart
HSA Meeting Dates 2020-21
HSA Meetings are held one Wednesday of each month at 1:30 pm. All parents are encouraged to attend. HSA meetings are a forum to provide interesting and important information to parents and guardians throughout the year. Please note that there will be no December or June meeting.
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2022 Meeting Dates
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September 21
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October 19
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November 16
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2023 Meeting Dates
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January 18
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February 15
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March 22
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April 19
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May 23
Committee Chairs
Beautification -
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Birthday Books - Puja Nair
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Book Fair - Alanna Shevak and Tasneem Patrawala
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Career Day - Puja Nair
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Class of 2023 Fundraising (8th) -
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Class of 2024 Fundraising (7th) -
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Class of 2025 Fundraising (6th) - Lauren DiMaulo
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Class Parent Coordinator - Benita Kapadia
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DEI Committee - Aaron Block, Kathleen Harris, Grace Kang, Terri Wiatrak & Rachel Ye
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Directory - Marya Larkin
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Directory AD Sales -
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Enews -
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Environmental Committee Kristen Daffron and Puja Nair
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Film Festival - Caroline Avakian
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GW Cares - Vanessa Lee, Roopa Saggar and Michelle Stewart
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Girls On The Rise - Shubha Mehrotra
Hospitality - Jen McCabe
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LSHSA Rep - Deirdre Scali
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Media Center - Jennifer Szilva
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Redemption Programs - Lauren DiMaulo
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School Supplies - Kim Salomon
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Social Media Chair - Gokce Sezgin
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Spirit Wear/ Chrome Book Covers - Lauren DiMaulo
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Student Photos - Carla Sullivan
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Teacher Appreciation - Aaron Block & Benita Kapadia
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Wellness Day - Terri Wiatrak
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6th Grade Photo Book - Benita Kapadia
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7th Community Service - Shubha Mehrotra
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Webmaster - Lija Znakina
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8th Grade Chairs:
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Carnival - Katrina Dudley & Evelyn Tantalean
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Memory Show -
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RHS "SCOOP" Night - Katrina Dudley
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Promotion Party - Lynne Dewhurst-McBurney & Vanessa Lee
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Promotion Reception - Nina Ezik
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Community Representatives:
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Friends Of The Library - Lynne Dewhurst-McBurney
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Friends Of Music - Aaron Block
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Safety Policy -
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TIC TOC Reps - Grace Kang
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