Gananda Blue Panther Gazette
Bi-Monthly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District
April 14, 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 Monday, 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.
Code of Conduct Focus Group
The District Equity Team is in the process of auditing the District’s Code of Conduct. We are creating focus groups with students, parents, and staff. At this time, we invite you to a special virtual parent focus group on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:00pm. We are looking for your thoughts about some of our current practices and suggested adjustments. Registration is required to attend. Please register using the registration link below by Tuesday, April 25.
Register for Virtual Parent Focus Group on April 26, 2023
Please note: This is an open discussion where you will have the choice to have your video on or off during the session.
If you have any questions, please email the District Equity Team at districtequityteam@gananda.org.
Reminder
Dismissal times will be as follows:
Ruben A. Cirillo High School: 10:56am
Gananda Middle School: 10:47am
Richard Mann Elementary: 11:30am
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2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration
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#Outstanding #Driven
#Outstanding
Congratulations to Sandra Hamilton on being named Citizen of The Year in Sodus! She was a teacher in the district from September 1978 - June 2009.
Read the article here- https://bit.ly/3GNgKFV
#Driven
Isabella Dirlam, Logan Foley, Nathan Jacob, Mia Marcucci, MJ Marvin, Harper Paull, Joey Potter, Dylan Strang, Samantha Dohse, Mason Groh, Lucy Grutka, Jocelyn Marshall, Sophie McLaren, Tessa Piccarreto and Katie Shutts.
Students were selected for demonstrating high standards of scholarship, leadership, service and character. Congratulations to our newest inductees!
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Upcoming Staff Appreciation Days
April 26 - Administrative Professionals
May 1 - School Principals
May 2 - Teachers
May 5 - School Lunch Heroes
May 10 - School Nurses
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Can and Bottle Drive: Girls Lacrosse
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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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The physical form is required per NYS. This form was updated 3/31/23. Please submit your health exam to the school nurse.
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Helpful Documents
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Reminder: 5th Grade Memory Book Photos Needed
Greetings to all families of students in the Class of 2030!
We are working on a Memory Book to help our current 5th graders remember their years at Richard Mann Elementary School. In order to make this Memory Book extra special, we need the following student photos from you:
A baby/ toddler picture (2 years or younger if possible)
Current photo
A message from you to your student for their page in the book (1 or 2 sentences)
Photos taken during their years in elementary school, alone or with friends (not necessarily taken at the school).
We are extending the deadline for submissions. Please submit your photo by Friday, April 21, 2023.
Photos can be uploaded directly to the Class of 2030 Facebook Group or e-mailed to Meaghan Piccarreto at mpiccarreto@williamsoncentral.org. If you have any questions, please reach out to Meaghan Piccarreto or Mia Sohns (msohns@gananda.org).
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Reminder: NYS ELA Tests Next Week
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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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Reminder: NYS ELA Tests Next Week
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MS Spring Fling - Friday, May 12
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HS Activity Night - April 15 Canceled
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Pura Vida Bracelets to Benefit the Human Rights Club
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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
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