Gananda Blue Panther Gazette
Bi-weekly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District
May 4, 2022
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Budget Season Dates to Remember:
Budget season is here! Be on the lookout for the 2021-2022 Budget Report to be in your mailboxes soon. Visit the Gananda website to view the report online. The following are a list of dates to be aware of regarding the upcoming Budget Vote for Gananda Central School District on Tuesday, May 17:
Join Gananda's Superintendent, Dr. Van Scoy, and Chief Finance and Operations Officer, Natalie Melnik, for a discussion and Q&A on the proposed budget for the 2022-2023 school year.
GCSD Budget Review Session, - Wednesday, May 5 @ 7-8am - Richard Mann Elementary Room 810
Virtual GCSD Budget Review Sessions-
Thursday, May 6 @12-1pm Register online
Monday, May 9 @8-9pm Register online
Tuesday, May 10 @ 12-1pm Register online
Meet the Candidates-
Wednesday, May 11th 6 pm at Gananda Middle School. Five are running for three seats! For brief candidate bios visit https://www.gananda.org/apps/news/article/1029362
Budget Vote:
Tuesday, May 17 @ HS from 6am-9pm.
Voters should use the entrance in the back of the building.
Don't Miss our Upcoming Concerts
Don’t miss this year’s spring concerts!
7:00 pm - HS Instrumental (Jazz Band, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble.
8:00 pm - HS Vocal
May 17th
6:30 pm - 4th Grade Chorus
7:15 pm - 5th Grade Band and Chorus
May 26th
6:30 pm - 6th Grade Band and Chorus
7:30 pm - 7th and 8th Grade Band, Chorus, and Jazz Band
All concerts will be held at the High School
Auditorium.
Now Accepting Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations
Nominations are due by May 20, 2022
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#Outstanding
#Driven
The students who received their white coats: Gabrielle Brice, Madison Chatfield, Olivia Davis, Isabelle Keovongxay, Larisa Kotok, Josie LaDuke, Julia Melnik, Kara Newton, Eisele Schachtner and Penny Walter.
The students who received their PLTW graduation cords: Sydney Campbell, Olivia Davis, Emma Guthrie, Christian Jenny, Tierney Kelley, Isabelle Keovongxay, Ethan Kuntz, Nadia Martyniuk, and Justen Moskal.
Great job to all!
#Respect
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Census Survey
This census will gather basic information to help plan for changing class sizes and student needs. You can find the survey online through our website or you can request that we mail you a paper copy by contacting our Business Secretary, Sharie Lord at Slord@gananda.org or by calling 315-986-3521 ext. 8-4338. Please complete the survey by May 15, 2022.
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Absentee Ballots
will be mailed to you. Ballots will be available for mailing on April 25, 2022.
Visit the Gananda website for the more information and to download the application.
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Upcoming Blood Drive
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Teacher Recruitment Open House
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Freshman Class Raffle
The Freshman class is holding a raffle 5/2-5/13. All proceeds go to buying school supplies for local elementary schools. The raffle includes several different individual prizes, and each prize goes to a different winner:
$30.00 Panera gift card
$25.00 Starbucks gift card
$50.00 target gift card
4 back 40 passes to Long Acre Farms
Raffle tickets cost $5 each. You can buy a ticket directly from a Freshman. They will also be selling tickets during lunch periods.
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2022-23 Kindergarten Registration Is Open
Visit the Gananda website for more information.
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Home COVID Testing
Positive COVID results please report positive results to Wayne County Public Health Department at: https://hipaa.jotform.com/213433520882048. And let your school nurse know.
Negative COVID results should be reported to your school nurse prior to your child's return to school. Please send a picture of the negative test with the child's name, date and time of test to your school nurse. ParentSquare is the best format for sending the results.
Please keep you child home if they are sick. We have COVID-19 test kits available upon request for anyone that would like them. To request a kit, please reach out to the main office of your child's school.
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See Something, Say Something
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NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LAW REQUIRES PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS:
- Entering the school district for the first time, and in grades Pre-K or K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11
- to participate in interscholastic athletics
- to receive employment papers
All physical paperwork should be turned into your child's health office.
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Helpful Documents
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Good News Calls of the Week
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RMES Virtual Lost and Found
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Middle School Academic Awards Night
Middle School Academic Awards Night will take place on Tuesday, May 31 at 6:00pm. The awards will be held in the Gananda Middle School Auditorium.
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gms virtual lost and found
You can view the items here: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/10633774
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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 Office!
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. Almost $1,200 has been raised from this method! Thanks to all who have participated!
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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