Gananda Blue Panther Gazette
Weekly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District
November 13, 2019
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Gananda Middle School Drama Club Presents Frozen JRThe Gananda Middle School Drama Club will be performing Disney’s Frozen JR on Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23 at 7 pm in the middle school auditorium. Tickets are $6 each and will be available at the door. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! | Cross Creek Church - Project Serve 2019Gananda Central School District is pleased to announce it is once again supporting the efforts of Project Serve to provide Thanksgiving dinners to families in need within our area. This annual effort is being led by Cross Creek Church. Project Serve provided meals to 450 families last year. The meals include a turkey dinner, potatoes, stuffing, a pie, rolls, and vegetables. If you would like to support the effort you can do one of two things: 1)Donate:
2) Sign up to volunteer. Cross Creek Church buys the food in bulk, they need people to pack the boxes and deliver the meals. They will begin packing at 9 am on Saturday, November 23rd at Cross Creek Church, deliveries will begin as soon as the packing is completed. It is a great way for a family to spend time together. We also encourage all students, staff, and community members to wear blue on November 15 and orange on November 22. | One Stop Holiday ShopBe sure to stop by the Gananda Alumni Association's second annual One Stop Holiday Shop on Saturday, November 16. The fundraiser will take place at Richard Mann Elementary from 11 am to 3 pm. There will be over 50 vendors and crafters, a PTO Bake Sale, Food Trucks, raffles, and more! |
Gananda Middle School Drama Club Presents Frozen JR
The Gananda Middle School Drama Club will be performing Disney’s Frozen JR on Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23 at 7 pm in the middle school auditorium. Tickets are $6 each and will be available at the door.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Cross Creek Church - Project Serve 2019
Gananda Central School District is pleased to announce it is once again supporting the efforts of Project Serve to provide Thanksgiving dinners to families in need within our area. This annual effort is being led by Cross Creek Church.
Project Serve provided meals to 450 families last year. The meals include a turkey dinner, potatoes, stuffing, a pie, rolls, and vegetables. If you would like to support the effort you can do one of two things:
1)Donate:
- Donate online. The meals cost $30 per family.
- Donate at School on Friday, November 15 and/or November 22. There will be collection jars in the offices and entrances to all buildings.
2) Sign up to volunteer. Cross Creek Church buys the food in bulk, they need people to pack the boxes and deliver the meals. They will begin packing at 9 am on Saturday, November 23rd at Cross Creek Church, deliveries will begin as soon as the packing is completed. It is a great way for a family to spend time together.
We also encourage all students, staff, and community members to wear blue on November 15 and orange on November 22.
One Stop Holiday Shop
Be sure to stop by the Gananda Alumni Association's second annual One Stop Holiday Shop on Saturday, November 16. The fundraiser will take place at Richard Mann Elementary from 11 am to 3 pm.
There will be over 50 vendors and crafters, a PTO Bake Sale, Food Trucks, raffles, and more!

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Upcoming Capital Improvement Project - Preserving Our Future
Baked Goods Donations Needed for PTO Bake Sale
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I heard....is it true?
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Show of Unity For Miss Fee

#Respect Congratulations to the Middle School October Proud Panthers. They are 6th grader Kennedy Wilson, 7th grader Grant Jacob and 8th grader Kaydence Desbrough. These students were chosen by their teachers for demonstrating respect. | #Outstanding #Respect Great job by the middle school students who took time out of their busy schedule to make cards for veterans. These cards were delivered to vets for them to enjoy on Veterans Day. | #Driven A big shoutout to our maintenance crew who worked hard to clear the snow from our parking lots and walkways earlier this week during the first snow storm of the season! Your hard work to make the schools safe for our students and staff is greatly appreciated! |
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#Outstanding #Respect
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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
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

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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!
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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: ________________________________________________
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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