Gananda Blue Panther Gazette
Weekly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District
January 8, 2020
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Gananda Spelling Bee 2020Our 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. | Gananda Community Youth Theatre Presents Mary Poppins, JR. Please join the Gananda Community Youth Theatre as their 7th and 8th graders share their talents on stage in a production of Mary Poppins Jr. on January 11th at 7 pm and again on Sunday, January 12th at 1 pm at the Gananda Middle School. Tickets are $8 and will be available at the door. | Gananda Science Fair The Annual Gananda Science Fair will be held on January 29. It's not too late to create a project. Registration forms can be found on the science fair information page under parents and community. Register by January 10 to be guaranteed a commemorative science fair t-shirt. Questions can be directed to Sciencefair@gananda.org. On January 29, from 6-8 pm there will be a community open house where student projects will be on display for families and friends to check out all the great work. We look forward to seeing you at the science fair! |
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.
Gananda Community Youth Theatre Presents Mary Poppins, JR.
Gananda Science Fair
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Can Drive this Saturday, January 11
Money raised will help purchase equipment for the team and assist in training opportunities.
Thank you in advance for the assistance!

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See Something, Say Something
The safety of our students and staff is a top priority. If you see or hear of something that would impact the safety of students, staff, or community members, please report it to the email address below:
Nominate a Gananda Staff Member For Recognition!
Universal Pre-K Program Registration
Registration Information:
Registration for September 2020 UPK classes begins January 13, 2020. Registration packets are available on the Gananda website or by visiting the District Office located in the Gananda Middle School at 1500 Dayspring Ridge, Walworth, NY 14568.
Registration is open to all 3 and 4-year old children that reside in the Gananda Central School District until classes are full. To qualify for the UPK program your child must be 3 or 4-years of age by December 1, 2020. If your child will be 5-years old on or before December 1, 2020, they will not be eligible for the Gananda UPK program per the New York State Education Department. They will need to enroll in kindergarten or a private preschool program.
Class Offerings:
We currently offer a half day 3-year old morning program, and an afternoon 4-year old program, five days a week, Monday through Friday for our UPK students. We will also offer a full-day 4-year old program Monday - Friday.
Bussing:
All UPK students will be bused to school and back home at the end of their school day. Transportation is only provided to addresses within the Gananda CSD.
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Now Hiring!
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I heard....is it true?
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#Outstanding On December 14th, students from the Rachel's Challenge Club visited The Humane Society of Wayne County to drop off donations that were collected at all three schools and to spend some time with the adorable furry residents. | #Driven Congratulations to the Modified Cheer Team for coming in 2nd at their very first Modified Cheer competition in Newark. These young ladies worked hard to change an entire routine in one day after an injury took away a teammate. | #Unity Starting off the new year right! Our seniors made breakfast at the Ronald McDonald House before practice today |
#Outstanding
#Driven
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Did you know you should place a knocked out permanent tooth in a glass/container of milk or water while transporting to the Dentist office.
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Helpful Documents
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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!
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