Gananda Blue Panther Gazette
Weekly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District
December 18, 2019
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Capital Vote PassedThank you Gananda for your vote yesterday! The request for the Capital Project passed with a total of 117 Yes votes and 31 No votes. #GanandaProud | Thank you for your Donations to the Macedon ChristmasYour generosity to the Macedon Christmas Program was very much appreciated. Your donations tremendously helped make the holiday season better for families in the Macedon and Walworth communities. The Gananda School District's donations assisted 20 families with food and gifts. That included 46 adults (13 who were seniors) and 20 children and teens for a total of 66 individuals. Thank you so much for helping those in need in our community this holiday season. We are #GanandaProud of each and every one of you! | Happy Holidays! Holiday Recess is December 23 - January 3. Classes will resume on January 6, 2020. There will be no newsletter next week. The next newsletter will be emailed on January 8, 2020. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season! |
Capital Vote Passed
Thank you Gananda for your vote yesterday! The request for the Capital Project passed with a total of 117 Yes votes and 31 No votes. #GanandaProud
Thank you for your Donations to the Macedon Christmas
Your generosity to the Macedon Christmas Program was very much appreciated. Your donations tremendously helped make the holiday season better for families in the Macedon and Walworth communities.
The Gananda School District's donations assisted 20 families with food and gifts. That included 46 adults (13 who were seniors) and 20 children and teens for a total of 66 individuals.
Thank you so much for helping those in need in our community this holiday season. We are #GanandaProud of each and every one of you!
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Gananda Spelling Bee 2020
Our annual Spelling Bee will be open to any 2nd - 8th graders interested in participating. It will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Any student wishing to participate will need to register using the attached google form. *A paper form can also be obtained from the main office in either the elementary or middle schools.
Deadline for sign up is January 24, 2020.
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Now Hiring!
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Science Fair to be held on January 29th
I heard....is it true?
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#Outstanding A special shout out to our Partners in Education program (P.I.E.), for helping out at the elementary school by hanging students' artwork! | #Driven Last week, Assemblyman Brian D Manktelow recognized Juliana DyRagos as his choice to be considered for the US Presidential Scholars Program. Juliana was selected because of her academic and artistic achievement, leadership and character. We are #GanandaProud of you Juliana! | #UnityMrs. Brice's class "adopted" a family of five from the Macedon Food Pantry before they even knew the district was also collecting, The students certainly learned how good it feels to give back. |
#Outstanding
#Driven
recognized Juliana DyRagos as his choice to be considered for the US Presidential Scholars Program. Juliana was selected because of her academic and artistic achievement, leadership and character. We are #GanandaProud of you Juliana!
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Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. Most types cause dry, itchy skin and rashes on the face, inside the elbows and behind the knees, and on the hands and feet. Eczema can appear anywhere, including the neck, chest, and eyelids While there is no cure for eczema, there are many treatments to help manage the symptoms. You should seek medical advice if you have any questions or concerns regarding any skin conditions.
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Helpful Documents
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Safety Reminder In Elementary Drop Off Loop
Reminder for Dismissal
Regular K-5 Elementary Dismissal (3-3:10pm): If your are picking up your child at dismissal you will need to park and enter the school building to get your child(ren) in the cafeteria.
UPK PM Dismissal (3:45pm): Staff will place students on their buses in the loop or bring students to parents waiting in the small loop. Again, due to the safety hazard, parents should not get out of cars on the left side during dismissal.
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5th Grade Family Fun Night
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Attention Fifth Grade Parents
All fifth graders receive a memory book at the end of fifth grade highlighting their years here at Richard Mann Elementary. This book is organized and funded through parents. Our only fundraiser is the annual Family Fun Night which will be held Friday, January 24, 2020 from 6-8 PM.
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Order your Yearbook Now!
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Yearbooks are On Sale Now!
Keep your high school memories forever and order a yearbook today! Yearbooks are available to purchase online at Josten's website. The cost of the yearbook is $50.
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Proud To Be A Panther Fundraiser and High School Volunteer Opportunity
As a fundraiser, Gananda Dollars for Scholars will be selling these signs for $10 at the following events:
Dec. 19th 5:30/7:00 pm HS Gym Basketball games
Dec. 20th 5:30/7:00 pm HS Gym Basketball games
Additionally, Gananda Dollars For Scholars is looking for high school students to help out at each of the events listed above. They are looking for 2 student volunteers for each time slot and volunteers will get Gananda Dollars for Scholars specific hours! To participate, sign up outside Mrs. Peterson's classroom.
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