Gananda Blue Panther Gazette

March 13, 2019

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Please be aware that all buildings will be unavailable as staff will be in training sessions all day and the high school will be hosting the Jr. and Sr. High School All County Band Competition.

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Pi Day: Show your support and get out of cooking dinner by ordering a Pizza Pi! On

3-14, Mac's Pizza Shack, the Log Cabin and Salvatores will donate $3.14 to Gananda Dollars for Scholars for every Large pizza sold!

Marks March Madness: March is a Mad Month at Marks! Whether you are watching college basketball (and your brackets!), entertaining friends or you just need a break from cooking, order a Large pizza on March 22nd or 23rd, and Mark's will donate $1 to Gananda Dollars for Scholars!

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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As a reminder, elementary students will no longer be able to be in the bus loop in the front of Richard Mann Elementary at any time when school is in session. Due to the number of busses we have going in and out of the bus loop with the addition of UPK, cars are no longer be able to pick up or drop off students in the main bus loop. As you face the main entrance of Richard Mann Elementary, the small bus loop to the left of the building's main entrance can be used for student pick up and drop off. We have staff assisting students in the small bus loop at arrival and dismissal for those not utilizing bus transportation.

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All parents and students in 7th through 12th grade are invited to the College and Career Night on Monday, March 18 from 6pm-8pm at Ruben A. Cirillo High School. Representatives from local colleges, universities and businesses will be on hand to discuss educational and career opportunities. In addition, presentations will include topics such as College 101: The College Selection Process and College 102: Your Changing Role as the Parent of a College Student. For additional information and a schedule of the evening, see the College and Career Night Flyer.

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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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Gananda Central School District is nearing the halfway mark for the 5-year strategic plan which will conclude in June of 2021. As such, we will be sending out survey questions to all of our students, staff, parents, and community members to gather input as to the progress we have made so far. Be on the look out for emails in the coming weeks about participation in the surveys.

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Don't be left in the cold waiting for the bus! Be sure to download the Here Comes The Bus app today! You can find out more information on our website.

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Gananda Central School District and Wayne County Partnership are joining together to bring a free film screening of the movie "Resilience" to the community. Please join us for this one hour movie discussing the challenges childhood adversity can lead to later in life and steps that can be made while children are young to help mitigate the effects of adversity. After the viewing, a panel discussion will follow and refreshments will be provided.

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Save the Date! The Gananda Blue Panthers Boys Lacrosse can drive will take place on Saturday March 23.

Please help support our Gananda Boys Lacrosse program by leaving your empty cans and bottles in bags by 9:00am on your doorstep.The boys will be around to collect them between 9:00am and 11:00am. You can also drop tthe bottles and cans off at the elementary school parking lot between 9:00am-11:00am. Proceeds help support the Gananda Boys programs.

Thank you for helping us keep the lacrosse program strong!

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Support the boys lacrosse team by purchasing a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Yeti cooler and other products! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from Coach Sidari or any parent of a high school boys lacrosse player. Tickets will also be available to purchase during home JV and Varsity boys lacrosse games. The drawing will be held on April 30 during the halftime of the senior night game vs Waterloo. Contact Joe Sidari at jsidari@gananda.org for more information.

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Keep your middle school memories forever

and order a yearbook today!

To order your 2018-2019 Gananda Middle School yearbook:

1. Visit https://yearbooks.lifetouch.com/

2. Click the green “Order a Yearbook” button

3. Enter the Yearbook ID code: 12624419

4. Enter your information and select your yearbook package

5. Contact Mrs. Mereness or Mrs. Campbell with questions

Yearbook packages start at $21.60

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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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Gananda PTO will meetings will be held the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm for the remainder of the school year. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2.

The meeting will be located at the middle school cafeteria from 7:00pm-8:00pm.

Discussions will include upcoming volunteer and committee opportunities.

All interested parents, administrators, faculty, and staff are welcome.

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Flu season is now upon us. Please look over The Flu: A Guide for Parents for information regarding this illness.

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We are keeping Mr. Flansburg and his family in our thoughts as he begins his courageous battle with lung cancer. A gofundme page has been set up to help with his medical costs if anyone is interested in offering support.

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Please consider joining the Gananda Education Foundation in their upcoming meetings. Meetings are held at 6:30pm in the Middle School Library. The dates for upcoming meetings are as follows:

April 9, 2019

May 14, 2019

June 18, 2019

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Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac

If your child is exposed, start preventive measures by:

1. Gently washing the affected area for several minutes in warm, soapy water.

2. Wash all clothes, shoes, and pets that may have come in contact with the plant; the oil can spread from clothes to other surfaces easily and quickly.

3. If your child does develop a rash, you can try these tips:

• Apply a calming lotion, like calamine, three to four times a day to help the itch.

• Drawing a cold bath or an oatmeal bath also may help to soothe the rash. Don’t scrub the area with soap because that often makes the skin itchier.

• Try an oral antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine, to reduce the itch at night. Contact physician first for dosing.

• Trimming your child’s nails might prevent scraping the skin and putting it at risk for infection.

• Always contact your pediatrician should you have questions or concerns.

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Email: ganandapr@gananda.org
Website: www.gananda.org
Location: 1500 Dayspring Ridge, Walworth, NY, USA
Phone: (315)986-3521
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