Gananda Blue Panther Gazette
Bi-Monthly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District
March 31, 2023
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General Board Of Education Election Information
Gananda CSD is accepting nomination petitions for a seat on the Gananda Board of Education through 5:00 p.m. on April 17, 2023.
Nominating petitions must be signed by at least 25 Gananda residents for your name to appear on the ballot.
The following vacancies are to be filled in the upcoming election:
- Three year term currently held by Mr. William Buchko
- Three year term currently held by Mrs. Shauna Phillips
A candidate packet can be found on our website.
2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration
Spring Recess - April 3-7
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2023-24 UPK Program Update
- 4-year old UPK program: Anyone enrolling for the 2023-24 program, on or after February 13, 2023, will be placed on a waiting list.
- 3-year old UPK program: Space is limited. Remaining openings will be given on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full. Enroll today!
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#Outstanding
The cast and crew put on the musical, "The Wizard of Oz".
#PROUD
#PracticingSelf-Control
Brandon helps students learn how to take ownership of who they are, what they want, and recognize what holds them back. His message is to “Love the Tough and Own It” by showcasing how students can overcome obstacles, achieve success, and become leaders in the process. You can learn more on Brandon’s website.
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Upcoming Staff Appreciation Days
April 4 - School Librarians
April 5 - Paraprofessional
April 26 - Administrative Professionals
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Dell's Education Purchase Program
Gananda is announcing our participation in Dell's Education Purchase Program (EPP). This is a free discount program available to us through Dell. EPP is a discount program that allows all employees, students, family and friends to receive member-only pricing on all personal purchases from Dell. Dell has created a dedicated website that we can shop 24/7. http://www.dell.com/GanandaCentralSchoolDistrict. The link to this site can also be found under the "Parents & Community" and "Staff" menu on the district website. Program discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
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Report Student Harassment/Bullying
Did you know we have an electronic form on our website to report student harassment or bullying? If your child has been experiencing harassment or bullying, please fill out the form to make a report. You can find a "Report Student Harassment/Bullying" link on our website under the Parents heading. The report will go directly to the district's DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) Coordinator, Mr. Elliott Butt. Once reviewed, Mr. Butt will coordinate an investigation into the matter. With your help, we hope to continue to fight against bullying and create a welcoming environment for all students in Gananda Central School District.
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Parent Volunteer Registration Form
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Did you know you should place a knocked out permanent tooth in a glass/container of milk or water while transporting to the Dentist office.
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Helpful Documents
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K-5 Parent Volunteers Needed for Field Day
Field Day Volunteer Registration Form
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ES Lost and Found
If you recognize any of these items in the pictures, please email Rachel Morabito and she will be sure to get them to your child. Click on this link to view the photos.
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Proud Calls!
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Welcome Florida!
Flo loves to go for walks at the town park in Williamson, go for car rides, and meet new people. Her absolute favorite foods are chicken and cheese. She gets very pushy at night until she gets her evening Milk Bone biscuit. She is not fond of getting baths or getting wet in general, and she does not enjoy having her nails trimmed.
Please note: students should not bring her treats. She has been trained not to take food from anyone but her person. For her safety, she can only have treats at school that her human brings.
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HS Activity Night - April 15
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Upcoming Board Meeting
Public Comments at Board Meetings
More information about the school board can be found on the Gananda Website.
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Gananda Dollars for Scholars News
Gananda Dollars for Scholars News
AmazonSmile
Gananda Dollars for Scholars would like to thank everyone who has participated in the Amazon Smile Program, past and present. Amazon is discontinuing the program, which will end on February 28th, 2023. Throughout its tenure, AmazonSmile raised approximately $1,500 in scholarship funds for GDFS! We appreciate your support!
Adult Volunteers Needed!
Gananda Dollars for Scholars is looking for adult volunteers willing to help out with our annual activities. The reality is that many of our current volunteers have had their kids already go through the district. Some have grandkids and are ready to move on. We need parents of students who are currently attending school to get involved! GDFS gives out roughly $37.000. Ask yourself, do you really want to see that go away because of lack of support? That's why we don't have a PTSA, because nobody was willing to help out and take it over once those people's kids graduated. You may feel like graduation is a long time from now for your student, but I am here to tell you it goes by very fast. I started volunteering for GDFS when my oldest was in elementary school. My youngest of 3 graduated 4 years ago. It went by in a flash!
We meet the first Tuesday of every month in the high school library at 7:00. Parking is at the back of the school (the gymnasium entrance). Meetings are posted on the district calendar as well. I hope you'll consider joining our committee!
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Register Now for "The Importance of Sleep"
Do you feel alert and happy today? Do you feel foggy and grumpy? Are you having trouble concentrating during the day? Sleep is an important part of your daily routine—you spend about one-third of your time doing it. Sleep affects almost every type of tissue and system in the body – from the brain, heart, and lungs to metabolism, immune function, mood, and disease resistance. Your mood, ability to concentrate, and other aspects of your mental health are also impacted by your sleep. Join us on April 18, 2023, at 7:30 pm to learn why sleep is important to your mental health and how it may affect the mental health of your youth. Click Below to Register Today!
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About Us
Email: ganandapr@gananda.org
Website: www.gananda.org
Location: 1500 Dayspring Ridge, Walworth, NY, USA
Phone: (315)986-3521
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GanandaSchools/
Twitter: @WeAreGananda