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Virtual Parent Forum: Title 1 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), provides financial assistance to schools to help children from low-income families ensure that they meet challenging state academic standards. Family involvement helps low income students earn higher grades, have better social skills, receive their diploma, and pursue higher education opportunities. We will be holding a special Title 1 Virtual Parent Forum on Monday, February 7 at 7pm. Join Chief Academic Officer, Kelly VanLaeken, for a discussion about Title 1 services in the district, and how parents with students receiving Title 1 services, like academic intervention, can support their students. Registration is required to attend. To register, click on the link below: Register for Title 1 Virtual Forum on Feb. 7 at 7pm. | GCYT Presents Matilda, Jr Gananda Community Youth Theater (GCYT) proudly presents Matilda The Musical Jr. with our 5th-8th grade cast. Based on the beloved book “Matilda” by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning full-length musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr. tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Performances will be held in the Gananda Middle School auditorium on Saturday, February 5th at 5pm, and Sunday, February 6th at 1pm. Tickets are $10 each. Seating is limited and we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets in advance at https://gcyt.yapsody.com. | 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 Parent Forum: Title 1
We will be holding a special Title 1 Virtual Parent Forum on Monday, February 7 at 7pm. Join Chief Academic Officer, Kelly VanLaeken, for a discussion about Title 1 services in the district, and how parents with students receiving Title 1 services, like academic intervention, can support their students. Registration is required to attend. To register, click on the link below:
Register for Title 1 Virtual Forum on Feb. 7 at 7pm.
GCYT Presents Matilda, Jr
Performances will be held in the Gananda Middle School auditorium on Saturday, February 5th at 5pm, and Sunday, February 6th at 1pm. Tickets are $10 each. Seating is limited and we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets in advance at https://gcyt.yapsody.com.
2022-23 Kindergarten Registration Opens March 7, 2022
Visit the Gananda website for more information.
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#Unity Congratulations to our December Proud Panther award recipients, 6th grade Julia Switzer , 7th grade Jordyn Brice and 8th grade Adho Magee. These students were chosen by their teachers for demonstrating the 'U" in PROUD (Unity). | #Driven Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Swim on winning the Finger Lakes Division 2 Championship! | #Outstanding Congratulations to Gananda Varsity Cheerleaders for taking first place at the Red Jacket Cheer Extravaganza on January 22! |
#Unity
#Driven
#Outstanding
Boys Soccer Bottle and Can Drive
UPK Registration January 24 - February 10, 2022
Registration for September 2022 UPK classes will be held January 24 - February 10, 2022. A lottery will be conducted on Friday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m. to determine placement. Enrollment forms and required documentation are due by 4:00 p.m. on February 10, 2022 to be included in the lottery.
Registration forms are available here, or by visiting the District Office located in the Gananda Middle School at 1500 Dayspring Ridge, Walworth, NY 14568. Additional information can be found online.
Gananda Boys Lacrosse Yeti Raffle
Support the boys lacrosse team by purchasing a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Yeti cooler and other products! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from Coach Sidari or any parent of current boys lacrosse player.
Contact Joe Sidari at jsidari@gananda.org for more information.
See Something, Say Something
TIES Program
Promoting participation in extracurricular and community activities, the TIES (Together Including Every Student) program provides effective support for children and young adults with developmental disabilities.
The program, sponsored through Gananda Central School District, is currently seeking both volunteers to help participants with developmental disabilities join activities, and participants who want to learn about their community and have fun with peers. Students in grades 8-12 are eligible to volunteer in the program, and youth between the ages of 8-21 are eligible to participate in the program.
Visit the Gananda website for more information and to fill out an application.
If you are interested in volunteering, participating, or have questions about TIES, contact TIES Coordinator Jennifer Letendre or ganandaties@gananda.org.
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
Middle School Yearbooks are on Sale Now!
The yearbook sale deadline will be Friday, February 11th. Yearbooks will remain $22 through 2/11.
Order your Yearbook now!
Gananda Dollars for Scholars News
Next Meeting:
Tuesday March 1 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!
