Gananda Blue Panther Gazette
Weekly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District
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Boys Soccer Can Drive
Save the Date! The Gananda Blue Panthers Boys Soccer Annual Can Drive will take place on Saturday February 9th.
Please help support our Gananda Boys Soccer program by leaving your empty cans and bottles in bags by 9am on your doorstep, our soccer athletes will be around to collect them. Proceeds help support the Gananda Boys Modified, JV, and Varsity Soccer programs. Thank you for helping us keep the soccer program strong!
Gananda Community Youth Theatre Presents Elf, Jr.
"Santa!!! Oh, my gosh! Santa’s here? I know him! I know him!"
Gananda Community Youth Theatre proudly presents the holiday classic, Elf! Come watch Buddy the Elf on his adventures away from the North Pole to find his human dad!
Friday, February 8th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 9th at 1:00 pm at the Gananda Middle School. You can buy tickets starting January 30th at https://GCYT.yapsody.com.
Gananda Spelling Bee to be held February 7, 2019
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See Something, Say Something
The safety of our students and staff is a top priority. As such, we are launching a link on our website entitled: See Something, Say Something. If you see or hear of something that would impact the safety of students, staff, or community members, please report it to SaySomething@gananda.org or go to our website and click on the See Something, Say Something button on the left-hand side of the page. If it is an urgent matter, please remember to call 9-1-1.
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Community Safety Forum:
It's time to start planning for the annual Elementary Scholastic Book Fair!
This year the fair begins on Wednesday, March 6th and runs through Wednesday, March 13th. There is a Family Day event planned for Saturday, March 9th 9:00am-12:00pm, and a Family Night event planned for Tuesday, March 12th 5:00pm-7:00pm.
In order to have a successful book fair we need many volunteers. Most volunteers act as shopping assistants for our students during their class visits to the fair. We also need volunteers to help run the cash register during family events and to help set up and take down the fair.
If you're able to volunteer to help out in any way, please visit the book fair homepage to sign up. It can be found at this link: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/richardmannelementaryschool .
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Strategic Plan Surveys Coming Soon!
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Here Comes the Bus
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Grab a Middle School Yearbook!
Keep your middle school memories forever
and order a yearbook today!
To order your 2018-2019 Gananda Middle School yearbook:
Click the green “Order a Yearbook” button
Enter the Yearbook ID code: 12624419
Enter your information and select your yearbook package
Contact Mrs. Mereness or Mrs. Campbell with questions
Yearbook packages start at $21.60
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Order Your PTO Calendar Now Available
We are excited to announce the creation of a Gananda PTO 2019 Calendar. Student artwork was submitted by the art teachers at
each of our three buildings, and one winning piece was voted on to represent each of the different grade levels.
The calendars are $10.00 each and can be ordered by downloading the order form.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the calendars will be donated to the art department in each of our three buildings to help supplement their materials & supplies budget for the 2018-2019 school year.
Please visit the PTO webpage for more information.
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Evalumetrics Youth Survey is Coming Soon!
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Gananda Youth Lacrosse Registration is OPEN!
Please visit www.ganandalax.com to register for the 2019 Spring Season. All boys and girls, K-6 and from all zip codes are welcome! Plus – the first 10 new league players will receive brand-new sticks!
The club offers co-ed teams at all levels as well as a team for 4th-6th grade girls. The season begins in March and runs through June. Practices are typically held twice per week and games are usually played on Saturday mornings.
Please contact the league at gylacrosse@gmail.com with any questions.
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Letter Day Schedule Change for Ruben A. Cirillo High School
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Reminder: The elementary bus loop is unavailable for student pick up or drop off
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Open Door Mission Care Kits - Donations Needed!
Winter is rough for everyone, but especially those without a home to turn to. There are many people here in Rochester that don't have a warm place to turn to all winter. We could make a difference for them with the simplest things: a pair of gloves, a scarf, or even a blanket. These things would provide them with warmth this winter. But most importantly, it would let them know that someone cares. Our plan as Rachel's Challenge Club is to collect donations to bring to Open Door Mission. From there, Chris Scribani and his team will transport our donations to ¨Tent City¨ and distribute them to those who need it. If you want to help, please bring any of the items below to the Main Office at the High School.
Requested Items for Donations:
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Gananda PTO Meeting Tonight
The meeting will be located at the middle school cafeteria from 7:00pm-8:00pm..
Discussions will include fundraisers and volunteer/committee opportunities.
All interested parents, administrators, faculty, and staff are welcome.
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It's Flu Season
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Support for Mr. Flansburg
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Gananda Education Foundation Seeking New Members
February 12, 2019
March 12, 2019
April 9, 2019
May 14, 2019
June 18, 2019
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Gananda Dollars for Scholars News
It's a new shopping season! Did you know that you can help GDFS by shopping online? If you use Amazon, you can help raise money for scholarships! Simply start off by going to AmazonSmile, and select Scholarship America, Gananda Dollars for Scholars as the organization you want to support. From then on, you just go to AmazonSmile to shop and you have access to the same site as Amazon or Amazon Prime. That's it! About 0.5% of your purchase before tax will be donated to GDFS.
Gananda Dollars for Scholars, Rewarding Achievement, Supporting Potential
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Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. Most types cause dry, itchy skin and rashes on the face, inside the elbows and behind the knees, and on the hands and feet. Eczema can appear anywhere, including the neck, chest, and eyelids While there is no cure for eczema, there are many treatments to help manage the symptoms. You should seek medical advice if you have any questions or concerns regarding any skin conditions.
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Helpful Documents
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#Practicing Self Control
The Gananda Blue Panthers Boys Basketball Team welcomed an honorary team member to Monday night's game. Third grader, Owen Munding, from Mrs. Monroe’s class at Richard Mann Elementary became an honorary member in recognition of his outstanding Gananda PROUD behavior. Mrs. Monroe says that Owen, "always listens and participates in class," and "he is a really hard worker and he loves learning." Owen excels at Practicing Self Control. Congratulations Owen!
#Unity
#Driven
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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