Gananda Blue Panther Gazette
Bi-weekly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District
March 2, 2022

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2022-23 Kindergarten Registration Opens March 7, 2022 Registration will open on Monday, March 7, 2022 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. | Virtual Community Forum: Hiring Process and District Financial ReviewJoin Superintendent Dr. Shawn Van Scoy and members of the Board of Education on Wednesday, March 2 at 8pm for a discussion about hiring practices and a financial overview of the district. Registration is required to attend. To register, click on the link below: | Virtual Prospective School Board Member Seminar The Four County School Boards Association is holding a virtual Prospective School Board Member Seminar for community members interested in running for the school board. The seminar will be held on March 5, 2022 from 9am to noon. Register online at www.fourcountysba.org under the current events section. |
2022-23 Kindergarten Registration Opens March 7, 2022
Visit the Gananda website for more information.
Virtual Community Forum: Hiring Process and District Financial Review
Join Superintendent Dr. Shawn Van Scoy and members of the Board of Education on Wednesday, March 2 at 8pm for a discussion about hiring practices and a financial overview of the district. Registration is required to attend. To register, click on the link below:
Virtual Prospective School Board Member Seminar

#Outstanding Congratulations to the Gananda Varsity Cheerleaders for being named League Champions! This is the third consecutive year that they won the championship! | #DrivenOn Thursday, February 10, Gananda National Honor Society (NHS) welcomed 18 new members: Gabrielle Brice, Jenna Dettman, Savannah Harding, Kathryn Harms, Larissa Kotok, Ethan Kuntz, Josephine LaDuke, Amber Malinak, Angelina Marra, Madison Marshall, Julia Melnik, Kara Newton, Jordan Richards, Drew Smith, Kyle Smith, Amber Thorne, Molly Tichacek, and Penelope Walter. Members of the National Honor Society illustrate and agree to uphold four main pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. Congratulations to all of our newest inductees! | #Respect Congrats to Coach Jeff Thomson and the Gananda boys basketball team who are the Wayne County League winners of the Board 60 Thomas Emmanuel Sportsmanship Award. Each school is rated by officials in 3 categories: Coach, players & spectators. |
#Outstanding
#Driven
On Thursday, February 10, Gananda National Honor Society (NHS) welcomed 18 new members: Gabrielle Brice, Jenna Dettman, Savannah Harding, Kathryn Harms, Larissa Kotok, Ethan Kuntz, Josephine LaDuke, Amber Malinak, Angelina Marra, Madison Marshall, Julia Melnik, Kara Newton, Jordan Richards, Drew Smith, Kyle Smith, Amber Thorne, Molly Tichacek, and Penelope Walter.
Members of the National Honor Society illustrate and agree to uphold four main pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. Congratulations to all of our newest inductees!
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Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Moment
What is Tier I in MTSS?
Tier I is the core, universal instruction that all students receive. Core instruction is made up of high-quality, research-based supports that are essential for the success of every child. The goal is for Tier I universal efforts to be effective for the vast majority of our students (typically 80-90%).
Universal Tier I instruction isn't limited only to academics. In terms of behavior, Tier I efforts might include actively teaching positive behaviors to all students. In terms of social emotional learning, Tier I efforts might include actively creating situations and opportunities for students to develop the social and emotion regulation skills they need to be successful. (Adapted from Branching Minds and Illuminate Education)
For more information, check out our website!
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Gananda Central School District is now Mask Optional
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Virtual Special Education Parent Forum
Join Gananda Director of Special Education Melissa Phelps and a special guest from Family and Community Engagement Center (FACE) on March 16 at 7pm for a discussion on techniques and strategies to become an effective participant of the CSE process. Registration is required to attend. To register, click on the link below:
https://gananda-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkcOmvrDIsGNHbCpX2svsxOdL1HiYZov6k
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A disease characterized by profound fatigue, sleep abnormalities, pain, and other symptoms that are made worse by exertion.Chronic fatigue syndrome occurs more commonly in women. The cause of this condition is unknown, but may include environmental or genetic factors.
The main symptom is fatigue for over six months. The fatigue often worsens with activity, but doesn't improve with rest.
There is no cure or approved treatment for this condition. However, some symptoms can be treated or managed to provide relief.
Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured.
Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Requires a medical diagnosis (You should always contact your doctor for questions or concerns) Lab tests or imaging are generally required
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Helpful Documents
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New Temperature for Outdoor Play
Therefore, beginning on Monday, February 14, our new temperature cut-off will be 20 degrees. We are hopeful this will give us more days when students can play outside.
Please be remember that outdoor play can only take place when students have appropriate clothing. Please continue to send coats, hats, mittens/gloves, snow pants, and boots with your student daily. Our website has also been updated to reflect this change.
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RMES Virtual Lost and Found
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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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Happy Birthday Cha Cha Cha Contest for the COW Club
- bar soap
- toothpaste
- pack of Oreos
- a new children's book
- a new toy that does not need batteries
- a box of mac and cheese
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Gananda Dollars for Scholars News
Next Meeting:
Tuesday April 5 at 7:00 in the HS Library
*Please park in the gymnasium parking lot
**A mask is required inside
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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