District News
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School Budget ResultsThank you to our Gananda community for your continued support! The budget passed 243 yes: 78 no, proposition #2 (Macedon Library) passed 214 yes:104 no, and Patti Walker (198), Stephen Nims(190) and Greg GIles(188) were elected to serve on the BOE. More information can be found on the Gananda Website. | Special OlympicsCongratulations to all of our athletes that competed in the #SpecialOlympics last Friday at Bloomfield Junior - Senior High School. We had 20 students ranging from Grades K-7 attend and compete, as well as 4 freshmen that volunteered their time to help younger students throughout the day. Students each competed in one track event and one field event. Events included the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, the long jump, softball throw and shotput throw. We were able to collect many first place finishes over the course of the day. We are #GanandaProud of each and every one of you! | Upcoming Spring Concerts Don’t miss this year’s remaining spring concerts!
All concerts will be held at the High School Auditorium. |
School Budget Results
Thank you to our Gananda community for your continued support! The budget passed 243 yes: 78 no, proposition #2 (Macedon Library) passed 214 yes:104 no, and Patti Walker (198), Stephen Nims(190) and Greg GIles(188) were elected to serve on the BOE. More information can be found on the Gananda Website.
Special Olympics
Congratulations to all of our athletes that competed in the #SpecialOlympics last Friday at Bloomfield Junior - Senior High School.
We had 20 students ranging from Grades K-7 attend and compete, as well as 4 freshmen that volunteered their time to help younger students throughout the day. Students each competed in one track event and one field event. Events included the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, the long jump, softball throw and shotput throw. We were able to collect many first place finishes over the course of the day.
We are #GanandaProud of each and every one of you!
Upcoming Spring Concerts
- Middle School Arts Festival and Spring Concert - Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00pm
- High School Arts Festival and Spring Concert - Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00pm
All concerts will be held at the High School Auditorium.
Gananda 2019-2020 Instructional Calendar
The instructional calendar for the 2019-2020 has been released. Please visit the Gananda website to view the calendar. This calendar includes instructional dates including the first day of school, holidays, breaks and the last day of school for 2019-2020. Please note that there will be no early release days next year. There will be half days however, as indicated on the calendar.
Gananda's UPK and and Kindergarten Registration
To all 8th Grade Parents/Guardians:
8th grade students will be attending a high school visit on May 28th in the morning. The event will last about an hour and students will be bused to the high school and back.
Attention Middle School Parents
It is time for your incoming 7th and 8th graders to choose their electives for next school year.
Please follow the link below for the grade your child will be in next year and fill out the elective choices with your student.
7th Grade 2019-2020
https://forms.gle/KFYhgXaUUPqnRhQTA
8th Grade 2019-2020
https://forms.gle/4JUFwM1HksmJEv7h6
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the middle school guidance office.
A Reminder to Elementary School Parents
Please remove all dangling toys from your child's ID (bus) tag and lanyard. Such objects are a safety concern when a child wears their lanyard or gets on or off a bus. Please find a different location for these small items.
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 Dollars for Scholars' Lawn Sign Fundraiser
Upcoming Can/Bottle Drives
Save the date and save your cans! The Gananda Girls Soccer program will be holding can drives monthly through October starting on June 1.
Please help support our Gananda Girls Soccer program by leaving your empty cans and bottles in bags by 9am on your doorstep or driveway. The soccer athletes will be around to collect them. You can also drop your cans off at the elementary school from 9:00am-12:00pm.
Please see the remaining can drive dates below:
July 6
August 10
September 14
October 12
Thank you for helping us keep the soccer program strong!
Gananda Parent Teacher Organization forming Community Garden
The Gananda PTO is beginning the formation of a committee to bring a school/community vegetable garden together to start in the Spring of 2020 on Gananda school grounds.
If you are a gardener, a parent, teacher, community member, farmer, or anyone really who wants to help bring gardening skills and enjoyment to our kids and community then please let the PTO know!
Mark your calendar. A committee will be formed at the next meeting on June 4th at 7pm in the middle school cafeteria.
All are welcome to join in on the conversation even if you don’t want to be on the committee itself!
Please visit the PTO Facebook page.
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.
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
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#OutstandingOn May 16, sixteen members of the Mamma Mia cast performed a medley on the touring Broadway stage in Rochester to an audience of about 3,000 at Stars of Tomorrow. Please give the following a big "jazz hands" congratulations for their recognition at the awards ceremony: Outstanding Production Crew Kaylie will be competing for a spot at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards held in NYC. Help Kaylie win the SOT Fan Favorite Award by Texting SOT24 to 75327! Mrs. Witter was also honored with an award is called the Impact Award. Congratulations to all! | #Driven We are so proud of our Track and Field members who made it into sectionals! Athletes moving on are: Noah Mueller - 110m Hurdles, Triple Jump Darby McNamara- 2000m steeplechase Nathan Clarcq - 800m Justin Kurdziel-Tai - Shotput Christian Jenny - High Jump Sectionals will take place this Saturday, May 25 at 10:00am at Avon High School. Good luck to all! | #OutstandingOur 4th grade chorus and 5th grade band and chorus kicked off the spring concert season last night at Ruben A. Cirillo High School. Congratulations on a job well done! To see more of our talented students, be sure to check out the middle school concert on Wednesday, June 5 and the high school concert on Tuesday, June 11. Both concerts start at 7pm in high school performing arts center. #GanandaProud |
#Outstanding
On May 16, sixteen members of the Mamma Mia cast performed a medley on the touring Broadway stage in Rochester to an audience of about 3,000 at Stars of Tomorrow. Please give the following a big "jazz hands" congratulations for their recognition at the awards ceremony:
Outstanding Production Crew
(Congrats to Mrs. Swartout and Light/Sound/Backstage crews!)
Outstanding Supporting Actor - Dominic Petrucci
Outstanding Supporting Actress - Cassie Courteau
Outstanding Leading Actress - Kaylie Barbosa
Kaylie will be competing for a spot at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards held in NYC. Help Kaylie win the SOT Fan Favorite Award by Texting SOT24 to 75327!
Mrs. Witter was also honored with an award is called the Impact Award.
Congratulations to all!
#Driven
Noah Mueller - 110m Hurdles, Triple Jump
Darby McNamara- 2000m steeplechase
Nathan Clarcq - 800m
Justin Kurdziel-Tai - Shotput
Christian Jenny - High Jump
Sectionals will take place this Saturday, May 25 at 10:00am at Avon High School. Good luck to all!
#Outstanding
Our 4th grade chorus and 5th grade band and chorus kicked off the spring concert season last night at Ruben A. Cirillo High School. Congratulations on a job well done! To see more of our talented students, be sure to check out the middle school concert on Wednesday, June 5 and the high school concert on Tuesday, June 11. Both concerts start at 7pm in high school performing arts center. #GanandaProud
