District News
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Gananda Parent Teacher Organization to Host Meet the Board Candidates Tonight There are three vacancies on the Gananda Board of Education due to the expiration of terms. Five candidates have submitted nominating petitions so their names will appear on the May 21 ballot; John Edlund, Greg Giles (incumbent), Steve Nims (incumbent), Chuck Rothfuss (incumbent) and Patti Walker. The Gananda Parent Teacher Organization invites you to meet the candidates on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., Ruben A. Cirillo High School, Board Room/room #135. Please come learn more about your candidates. | Save the Date! The 2019-2020 Budget Vote will take place on May 21, 2019. Stay tuned for additional details coming soon. | Support the Gananda Education Foundation and Blue Heron Hills on Prom Night 2019! Make your dinner reservations today!Blue Heron Hills will be open for pre - prom pictures on May 10th. Join the Gananda Education Foundation for dinner and drinks after the pictures. A portion of the proceeds from people making reservations will be donated to the Gananda Education Foundation. |
Gananda Parent Teacher Organization to Host Meet the Board Candidates Tonight
Save the Date!
Support the Gananda Education Foundation and Blue Heron Hills on Prom Night 2019! Make your dinner reservations today!
Blue Heron Hills will be open for pre - prom pictures on May 10th.
Join the Gananda Education Foundation for dinner and drinks after the pictures.
Call (315-986-5888 ex 24) for reservations.
A portion of the proceeds from people making reservations will be donated to the Gananda Education Foundation.
May 10 is a Half Day for Grades 6-12
Gananda's UPK and and Kindergarten Registration
Attention Richard Mann Families
If your child is absent or needs to leave school early please contact your child's school accordingly.
- Richard Mann Elementary contact the attendance line at (315) 986-3521 prompt # 1 for RMES and then prompt # 2 for attendance line.
Kindergarten Through Fourth Grade Parents Only
Dear Parents:
During the months of May and June, the Richard Mann teachers and myself will be devoting considerable time and energy placing children into classrooms for the upcoming year. It is the building philosophy to create classes that support learning for all children. Therefore, the primary goal of the placement process is to produce classes that are balanced in terms of gender, abilities, social maturity and peer relationships, and which are likely to foster healthy and productive learning environments.
Please use the following link to access the Parent Input Form: https://forms.gle/gdEYXGo5bPdoHDGe9
FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER Friday, May 24, 2019
Thank you for your help in this very important process.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Ernstberger
Elementary Principal
Reminder: The elementary bus loop is unavailable for student pick up or drop off
Gananda Alumni Lacrosse Games
Participation is free but registration is encouraged! Please email Dawn Nodar at dmloth@yahoo.com. Please include name and year graduated. After each game pizza and drinks will be given to all alumni participating. There will also be a concession stand for spectators. Please join us!
Therapy Dogs
The Gananda Board of Education has recently adopted a policy to include therapy dogs. Interacting with a therapy dog has many physical and emotional benefits, helping students to relax and destress. We are excited to be introducing a therapy dog to Mrs. Peterson’s class at the high school, and to a classroom at the Gananda Middle School in the near future. All therapy dogs and owners have been tested and accredited by Therapy Dogs International (TDI) or a comparable authority. A therapy dog will always be on leash and under the supervision of their owner.
If your student has a dog allergy, please notify the appropriate school office.
Attention Seniors and Senior Parents
The Gananda Dollars for Scholars(GDFS) invites you to attend the senior luncheon on Friday, June 7th from 11:30-12:15. Lunch will be broccoli alfredo, pasta marinara with meatball, tossed salad, and milk or water. The cost is $2.75. Students can pay using their student accounts or cash. Parent can pay for their lunch with cash. A dessert table will be provided by GDFS.
Please be sure to RSVP to rhondaptak@gmail.com.
GDFS Activities Coming Up
Mother's Day, on May 12, is a major shopping holiday and a great time to increase Gananda Dollars for Scholars, Inc.'s AmazonSmile donations. With the below copy and banners, simply remind your supporters to shop at smile.amazon.com to generate an AmazonSmile donation for Gananda Dollars for Scholars, Inc..
When you shop Mother's Day gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/46-4828542, AmazonSmile donates to Gananda Dollars for Scholars, Inc..
Monday June 3rd @ 7:00 in HS Auditorium-GDFS Awards Ceremony
Tueday June 11th @ 6:15 in HS Library-Last GDFS Meeting of the school year
Strategic Plan Surveys Coming Soon!
Here Comes the Bus
Gananda PTO Meeting
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.
Support for Mr. Flansburg
Gananda Education Foundation Seeking New Members
May 14, 2019
June 18, 2019
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#PracticingSelfControlRichard Mann participated in their first Cardio Drumming experience in Physical Education class this spring! Students practiced self control as they learned patterns and followed the beat to different songs. In grades 3-5, students were driven to create their own patterns to a song. It was an overall outstanding performance by all grades | #OutstandingA Celebratory Signing Ceremony was held yesterday in the Susan H. Alexander Performing Arts Center. The Celebratory Signing is for prospective student-athlete to sign at any point, including high school signing events, after the prospective student-athlete has been accepted to the institution and plans on participating on the chosen athletic team. This is an opportunity to celebrate our student-athletes as they continue their education and athletic careers. Ceremony will be no longer than 30 minutes, so you may plan the rest of your morning. Students recognized: Joel Bean Lacrosse - Chatham Logan Chasey Lacrosse - Potsdam Nadine Coleman Soccer/Basketball - FLCC Peyton Daeffler Basketball - Oswego Neko Ferrara Diving - MCC Darby McNamara Swimming - Nazareth Allison Smith Soccer - FLCC Erin Rooney Cheerleading - University at Albany | #DrivenThis year 131 Richard Mann Elementary students participated in the Healthy Heart Challenge. These students raised $13,900 for the American Heart Association. |
#PracticingSelfControl
Richard Mann participated in their first Cardio Drumming experience in Physical Education class this spring! Students practiced self control as they learned patterns and followed the beat to different songs. In grades 3-5, students were driven to create their own patterns to a song. It was an overall outstanding performance by all grades
#Outstanding
A Celebratory Signing Ceremony was held yesterday in the Susan H. Alexander Performing Arts Center.
The Celebratory Signing is for prospective student-athlete to sign at any point, including high school signing events, after the prospective student-athlete has been accepted to the institution and plans on participating on the chosen athletic team. This is an opportunity to celebrate our student-athletes as they continue their education and athletic careers. Ceremony will be no longer than 30 minutes, so you may plan the rest of your morning.
Students recognized:
Joel Bean Lacrosse - Chatham
Logan Chasey Lacrosse - Potsdam
Nadine Coleman Soccer/Basketball - FLCC
Peyton Daeffler Basketball - Oswego
Neko Ferrara Diving - MCC
Darby McNamara Swimming - Nazareth
Allison Smith Soccer - FLCC
Erin Rooney Cheerleading - University at Albany
#Driven
This year 131 Richard Mann Elementary students participated in the Healthy Heart Challenge. These students raised $13,900 for the American Heart Association.
