Gananda Blue Panther Gazette
Bi-Monthly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District
January 13, 2023
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No Classes on Monday, January 16
Also, there will be a half day for students on Friday, January 27. Dismissal times are as follows:
Ruben A. Cirillo High School: 10:56am
Gananda Middle School: 10:47am
Richard Mann Elementary: 11:30am
UPK Registration January 23 - February 10
Gananda Celebrates 50 Years
Special Theme Days continue on Fridays throughout the month with students and staff invited to wear Gananda attire or Gananda colors.
Update from the District on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 7pm
This is an in-person or virtual event. The in-person meeting will be held at Richard Mann Elementary in room #918 or you can register online to attend virtually by Zoom. If you would like to attend virtually, please pre-register using the link below. Questions or topic ideas can also be submitted when you register for the virtual session or by emailing GanandaPR@gananda.org.
Virtual Session on January 18 at 7pm: Register
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Swim Team Can and Bottle Drive
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#Driven
We are #GanandaProud to announce four of our fall sports teams have been recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) as Scholar-Athlete Teams. To receive this honor, the team's average GPA for 75% of the roster must be greater or equal to 90.00.
Congratulations to the following teams:
Girls Varsity Soccer
Boys Varsity Soccer
Girls Varsity Swimming & Diving
Girls Varsity Volleyball
#Unity
#Outstanding
#Outstanding
Congratulations to the Gananda Middle School Proud Panthers of the Month: 6th grader Olivia Ferguson, 7th grader Samantha Dohse and 8th grader Conlan Simpson! These students were chosen by their teachers for being Outstanding!
#Unity
Congratulations to the Gananda Middle School Proud Panthers of the Month: 6th grader Derick Pardo Rivera , 7th grader MJ Marvin and 8th grader Logan Airy! These students were chosen by their teachers for demonstrating Unity.
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Upcoming Staff Appreciation Days
February 6 - School Counseling
February 22 - School Bus Drivers
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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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Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Any questions or concerns regarding your child and their heart health should always be discussed with a Physician.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Also called: SCA, Sudden cardiac deathWhat is sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)?
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly stops beating. When that happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. If it is not treated, SCA usually causes death within minutes. But quick treatment with a defibrillator may be lifesaving.
How is sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) different from a heart attack?
A heart attack is different from an SCA. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked. During a heart attack, the heart usually doesn't suddenly stop beating. With an SCA, the heart stops beating.
Sudden cardiac arrest should be treated right away with a defibrillator, which is a device that sends an electrical shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm. If you think someone is having SCA, you should dial 9-1-1 right away.
Defibrillators are now available in many public places, such as shopping malls and airports. But if someone is having SCA and there is no defibrillator available, then cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should be performed until an ambulance or other help arrives. The chest compressions given during CPR move a small amount of blood to the heart and brain, “buying time” until a normal heartbeat can be restored.
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/chronic/sca/
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/129/4/e1094/32355/Pediatric-Sudden-Cardiac-Arrest
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Helpful Documents
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Elementary Lunch Visitors
We are excited to announce the return of lunch visitors to Richard Mann Elementary. Parents/Guardians are invited to join us as lunch visitors, however, we do have a couple of updates to the lunch visitor process. The updates are to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff within our school building. Please note the process below:
If you wish to have lunch with your student, you will need to register at least one day in advance of joining your student for lunch. To register, call the main office at 315-986-3521 ext. 8-1511 between 8:30am-3:30pm.
At this time we are limiting the number of students that can have visitors to three students per grade level each day. You can visit each student one time per month.
Due to spacing limitations, we cannot accommodate younger siblings at this time. Please leave younger siblings at home.
You are invited to bring your lunch in, however, we ask that you do not bring in outside restaurant food for your child. We do not allow students to order food to be brought into school.
When you arrive for your lunch, please remember to bring your Photo ID with you. You will need to enter the main office to receive a Visitor Badge.
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ES Lost and Found
If you recognize any of these items in the pictures, please email Rachel Morabito and I 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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MS Roller Skating Party
On Friday, January 20th, Student Congress will be hosting a Roller Skating Party at Gananda Middle School.
Middle School Parents - Join in on the fun from 6:30 - 7:00pm and skate with your students.
Middle School Students Only - The skating continues from 7:00 - 9:00pm.
Admission is $5.00 dollars per student. Parents are free. Concessions will be available for purchase. Roller skates will be available or bring your own.
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Future Run the Streets
Starting on Wednesday January 18th, Future Run the Streets, a community-based organization, will be coming to the Middle School during Intramurals. They host fun, interactive activities for students that are educational and allow them to build social skills.
Future Run the Streets, which is funded by a grant called "Active People Healthy Wayne County", began as a running group and has added other activities to support young people in our area. The goal of the program is to provide activities for youth in the community to keep them engaged, active, and involved in a community that belongs to them. Stay tuned for more opportunities and upcoming events from Future Run the Streets!"
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Middle School Lost and Found
If you recognize any of these items in the pictures, please email Missy Nims and I will be sure to get them to your child. Click on this link to view the photos: https://bit.ly/3UpFecw
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Order Your Yearbook Now!
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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
Did You Know….
that you can designate Gananda Dollars for Scholars as your charity of choice if you give to the United Way each year? Just include Code #3323 on your enrollment form and start giving today!
that many employers match your donation for your charity of choice? You can double your giving to Gananda Dollars for Scholars by inquiring with your employer's Business O
that Amazon has a charitable program? Just go to Amazonsmile.com and designate Gananda Dollars for Scholars as your charity of choice. Then use Amazonsmile the same exact way you would use regular Amazon and they will donate a percentage of your purchase to GDFS at no cost to you. Visit your AmazonSmile impact page to track donations generated or change your charity.
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 7, in the high school library at 7pm.
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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