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.
Executive Board 2022-23
Co-Presidents - Lauren DiMaulo & Mark Bruno
Co-Treasurers - Jana Katcher & Katie Acevedo
Secretary - Carri Gregerson
Planning and Development - Catherine Doolan & Erin Katz
Volunteer Coordinator - Eileen Duff
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.
2022 Meeting Dates
September 21
October 19
November 16
2023 Meeting Dates
January 18
February 15
March 22
April 19
May 23
Committee Chairs
Beautification -
Birthday Books - Puja Nair
Book Fair - Alanna Shevak and Tasneem Patrawala
Career Day - Puja Nair
Class of 2023 Fundraising (8th) -
Class of 2024 Fundraising (7th) -
Class of 2025 Fundraising (6th) - Lauren DiMaulo
Class Parent Coordinator - Benita Kapadia
DEI Committee - Aaron Block, Kathleen Harris, Grace Kang, Terri Wiatrak & Rachel Ye
Directory - Marya Larkin
Directory AD Sales -
Enews -
Environmental Committee Kristen Daffron and Puja Nair
Film Festival - Caroline Avakian
GW Cares - Vanessa Lee, Roopa Saggar and Michelle Stewart
Girls On The Rise - Shubha Mehrotra
Hospitality - Jen McCabe
LSHSA Rep - Deirdre Scali
Media Center - Jennifer Szilva
Redemption Programs - Lauren DiMaulo
School Supplies - Kim Salomon
Social Media Chair - Gokce Sezgin
Spirit Wear/ Chrome Book Covers - Lauren DiMaulo
Student Photos - Carla Sullivan
Teacher Appreciation - Aaron Block & Benita Kapadia
Wellness Day - Terri Wiatrak
6th Grade Photo Book - Benita Kapadia
7th Community Service - Shubha Mehrotra
Webmaster - Lija Znakina
8th Grade Chairs:
Carnival - Katrina Dudley & Evelyn Tantalean
Memory Show -
RHS "SCOOP" Night - Katrina Dudley
Promotion Party - Lynne Dewhurst-McBurney & Vanessa Lee
Promotion Reception - Nina Ezik
Community Representatives:
Friends Of The Library - Lynne Dewhurst-McBurney
Friends Of Music - Aaron Block
Safety Policy -
TIC TOC Reps - Grace Kang