Gananda Blue Panther Gazette

Weekly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District

November 13, 2019

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Now Hiring!

Gananda Central School District is now hiring for substitute clerical/secretarial support. This is a great opportunity for retirees, parents looking to get back into the workforce, or anyone looking to work in an office environment. For complete details and contact information visit the job listing on our website. Be sure to check out all of our openings on the Employment page of our website.

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Upcoming Capital Improvement Project - Preserving Our Future

With the completion of the Road to 2020 Capital Improvement Project, the district is looking ahead to the next phase of improvement to begin in 2021. We are pleased to announce a new capital improvement project entitled Preserving Our Future. The major components of this project include altering the parking and traffic flow to the high school to increase safety, replacing outdated roofing on all buildings, and updating mechanical systems to ensure a productive learning environment. Additional information about the project is available on our website. The vote for the project will be held on Tuesday, December 17 from 12-9 pm at Ruben A. Cirillo High School. There will also be a public information forum held on Monday, December 16 at Richard Mann Elementary from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Watch your mail for additional information coming soon!
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Baked Goods Donations Needed for PTO Bake Sale

The holidays are coming up, and once again the PTO has decided to participate in the One Stop Holiday Shop held at the Richard Mann Elementary School on November 16. The PTO is in looking for donations of baked goods. A drop off/pick up time can be arranged. Please reply to this Amber Linson with your name, email and an idea of something you would like to make. Thanks so much in advance for volunteering.

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I heard....is it true?

Gananda Central School District recognizes the importance of communication with parents, community members, students and staff. While every effort is made to ensure that accurate information is shared, it is not uncommon for rumors or myths to be circulating throughout the community. As such, we have started a page on our website entitled, "Fact Checker Page." This page is dedicated to providing accurate information about GCSD. If you see or hear information about GCSD that you believe is inaccurate you can have it fact checked! Please send your contact information, the facts you would like checked, and where you found the information to Shannon Bergstresser, Public Relations Specialist, at: Sbergstresser@gananda.org. The first fact check: The turf field cannot be used for JV or Varsity Football Games. Is it true? Check out the answer on the Fact Checker Page!

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Show of Unity For Miss Fee

In a show of unity, the high school SOMHA (Student Organization for Mental Health Awareness) Club is selling Miss Fee T-shirts for $13.30. Miss Fee was the former advisor for SOMHA. If you are interested in purchasing one of these t-shirts, please go to the following link to place your order: https://www.customink.com/g/btu0-00c0-ypc0. The deadline to place your order is Friday, December 6.
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Did you know?

This is the time of year for viral illnesses, take time to review with your child the importance of good handwashing, coughing into bend of arm, no sharing utensils or drinks, and most importantly if you have a fever (greater than 100') stay home and rest!

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Helpful Documents

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5th Grade Family Fun Night

Come support the 5th graders with a night of family fun on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 6-8 pm at Richard Mann Elementary School. There will be pizza, candy, soda, and baked goods for sale at the event. Of course, the famous raffle will also be taking place with lots of great prizes to win! The cost is $5 per person or $10 per family.
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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. In order to make this night a success, we need ALL parents to help! We will be having a meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 7 PM in the Richard Mann Elementary Library. Many hands make light work! We look forward to seeing you all there!

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Elementary School Book Fair

The elementary school Book Fair begins on Wednesday, December 11th and runs through Wednesday, December 18th. Family Day will be held on Saturday, December 14th from 9:00 am -11:00 am. There will also be a Family Night on Monday, December 16th from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Families can shop online starting December 6-19 via the Scholastic Bookfair Website. New this year - items ordered from the online fair will be shipped directly to their home!
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Middle School Activity Night

Gananda's National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring an activity this Friday, November 15 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Admission is $5 and refreshments will be available to purchase.
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Gananda Middle School Book Fair

The Gananda Middle School Book Fair at the library is almost here! It starts next Wednesday, November 20th and runs through Tuesday, November 26th. This week letters will be sent home with your child along with a schedule indicating when he or she will attend our event during the school day. We are looking for parent volunteers to help out. If you can donate an hour, please email Teacher-Librarian KathyLepkowski or call 315-986-3521 x2308.


Join us as the library hosts Family Night Friday evening, November 22nd. Family members are invited to browse and shop for the holidays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Anyone who attends Family Night at the book fair can enter a drawing to win 100 dollars worth of books and prizes! Family Night happens the same evening as our school musical Frozen, JR. If you’re attending both events, we are open before the show and during intermission.

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Order your Yearbook Now!

The Gananda Middle School Yearbook is now available to order online. Yearbooks can be ordered at Lifetouch's website between now and April 3, 2020.

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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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Gananda Cheerleading Mini Cheer Camp

Join the Varsity & JV Cheerleaders for our 5th annual Mini Cheer Camp! At camp, they will learn a cheer and short dance that will be performed with the High School Cheerleaders during halftime of the Basketball game on Tuesday, December 10. Camp includes a t-shirt, craft & snack!



Who: School age children (grades K-6)

Price: $20

Date: Saturday, December 7

Time: 12:30-3:30

Place: Gananda High School (Gym entrance)

RSVP: by November 18th to ensure t-shirt size. Registrations will be accepted up to the camp date

Questions: Jenn Pero at ghscheer5678@gmail.com or Jacki Mader at jmader@gananda.org


Please complete the form below and send it along with a check (payable to Gananda Sports Boosters) to: The elementary school (with your child) ~ ATTN: Jacki Mader

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Mail to: Richard Mann Elementary ATTN Jacki Mader 1366 Waterford Road Walworth, NY 14568


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Child's Name:_______________________________Grade____

Tshirt Size (Circle one)

Youth S Youth M Youth L Adult S Adult M Adult L AdultXL

Parent Name:________________________Phone:__________

Emergency Contact Name and Number: ________________________________________

Important Medical Information: ________________________________________________

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Gananda Dollars for Scholars News and Events

Did you know that you can start gathering volunteer hours as soon as you leave 8th grade? Just download a volunteer log from the Gananda Dollars for Scholars webpage, and start recording your high school volunteer experience!

Amazon Smiles

Did you know that you can help GDFS by shopping online? If you use Amazon, you can help raise money for scholarships! Simply start off by going to AmazonSmile, and select Scholarship America, Gananda Dollars for Scholars as the organization you want to support. From then on, you just go to AmazonSmile to shop and you have access to the same site as Amazon or Amazon Prime. That's it! About 0.5% of your purchase before tax will be donated to GDFS.


Fall United Way Campaigns Area Wide

Did you know that you can designate Gananda Dollars for Scholars on your annual United Way Pledge form? Just write in the code#3323 on your form and your pledge will come to GDFS! Don't forget also to check and see if your employer supports Matching Donations. Many area employers do. Thanks for considering to support GDFS!


Gananda Dollars for Scholars, Rewarding Achievement, Supporting Potential

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