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Gananda Blue Panther Gazette
Bi-Monthly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District
April 28, 2023
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2023-2024 Budget Brochure
Additionally, we will be holding two virtual community forums and two in-person forums to discuss the proposed 2023-2024 budget. You do not need to register to attend the virtual events, just click on the link to join at the time of the virtual session. If you would like to attend the Breakfast Forum on May 5, please RSVP using the link below so we have a count for food. The Budget Forums are scheduled as follows:
Virtual Meetings:
Tuesday, May 2 at 11:30am: Virtual Meeting - Click to Join the Meeting
Tuesday, May 2 at 8pm: Virtual Meeting - Click to Join the Meeting
In-Person Meetings:
Friday, May 5 at 7am: Coffee, Donuts, and Budget Breakfast: Room #918 at Richard Mann Elementary. RSVP by Wednesday, May 3.
Monday, May 8 at 7pm: Room #918 at Richard Mann Elementary
Absentee Ballot Application/Military Ballot Application
Gananda Rotary to Host "Meet The Board Candidates" Event on May 10
The candidates are: Deborah Napolitano, John Finnegan, Robert Thornton and Barbara Klube-Falso. You can learn more about each candidate on our website.
Please bring your questions and help get insight into who you will choose to represent you on the Gananda Board of Education. Questions can be filled out on 3x5 cards at the event before the candidates speak. Moderator Patti Holdraker of the Gananda Rotary Club will pose initial questions for the candidates and read as many questions as are possible in the time allotted. Each candidate will be given the same question to answer in a 3-4 minute time frame. No questions will be raised from the audience after the format begins.
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Bike Bazaar at Richard Mann Elementary School on May 13
How it works:
Donate bikes by dropping them off in the elementary gym on May 13 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm.
Shop at the Bike Bazaar in the elementary gym on May 13 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm.
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2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration
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#Respect
Our high school students will be writing letters to upcoming Honor Flight veterans in May.
#Driven #Outstanding
#PROUD
The SPOT STOP is a new middle school store that is run by the SPOT(Speech and Occupational Therapy) Class at Gananda Middle School. Students sell snacks and drinks to staff members throughout the building. Participating students will learn and practice math skills, executive functioning and communication, along with practicing PROUD skills.
The goals are for students to become self-sufficient, improve work skills, and spread some cheer to staff.
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Upcoming Staff Appreciation Days
May 1 - School Principals
May 2 - Teachers
May 5 - School Lunch Heroes
May 10 - School Nurses
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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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Helpful Documents
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Updated 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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MS Spring Fling - Friday, May 12
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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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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