Gananda Blue Panther Gazette

Bi-weekly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District

May 4, 2022

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Census Survey

We need your help! As we move forward we need to gain a better understanding of our future student population within the district. To gather the needed information we are launching a Gananda Central School District Census.

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

In order to receive an absentee ballot for the Gananda Central School District Budget Vote & Board of Education Election on May 17, 2022 you must submit an application for an absentee ballot. If you meet the criteria and want to participate in the vote, please fill out the application and send it to the attention of Leslie Ferrante, District Clerk, Gananda CSD, 1500 Dayspring Ridge, Walworth, NY 14568. Upon receipt and approval of the application, an absentee ballot
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

Registration is open for children entering kindergarten in September 2022. Children must be district residents and be 5 years old by or on December 1, 2022 to be eligible for kindergarten. We appreciate you enrolling your child as soon as possible so we can plan kindergarten screenings and staffing, transportation, etc. for the upcoming school year.

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

The safety of our students and staff is a top priority. If you see or hear of something that would impact the safety of students, staff, or community members, please report it to the email address below:


SaySomething@gananda.org

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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

Richard Mann Elementary is #GanandaProud to share the "Good News Calls of the Week"! Our Richard Mann Elementary School Principal, Mrs. Lumb, and the students pictured below will be calling home together to share good news about something going on at school this week. This could be for something big or small such as helping a friend, mastering a goal, or doing something to brighten the day for others.
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RMES Virtual Lost and Found

Please visit Parent Square to view the Lost and Found photos at the elementary school. You can view the post here: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/12312393

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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

Please see the added photos of items in our Lost and Found. Please email Missy Nims to let her know if any of these items belong to your child and she will be sure to get the item to them.
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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