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VOTE: JUNE 27 - Request for Additional State Aid for Energy Savings Contract Improvements In our continued efforts to save costs, the District has identified energy improvements that will allow us to reduce future energy costs and improve the facilities for student use. The Gananda School Board approved this project at the April 24, 2019 Board meeting, the project will have no impact on local taxes. The District will receive 80% reimbursement on the work from the state, the remaining cost will be covered by rebates and savings from instituting energy efficiency measures. If the District receives voter approval, the District will get an additional 10% in aid from the state, more savings for the District. Please read more information regarding this proposition being put before voters on June 27. | Gananda Pool is Open The Gananda pool reopened on Tuesday, May 28. Please visit the Aquatics Department's web page for open swim times and summer swim lesson registration info. | Baseball Team in State SemifinalsCongratulations once again to our varsity baseball team for another win! The boys beat Falconer 4-1 in their regional game on Saturday. They move on to the state semifinals on Friday at 2pm at Binghamton University. They will be playing Section VII champion Ticonderoga. If they win that game they will be in the state finals on Saturday at 4pm. |
VOTE: JUNE 27 - Request for Additional State Aid for Energy Savings Contract Improvements
Gananda Pool is Open
Baseball Team in State Semifinals
Congratulations once again to our varsity baseball team for another win! The boys beat Falconer 4-1 in their regional game on Saturday. They move on to the state semifinals on Friday at 2pm at Binghamton University. They will be playing Section VII champion Ticonderoga. If they win that game they will be in the state finals on Saturday at 4pm.
Be sure to tune in to the NFHS Network to watch the games live or better yet start planning your roadtrip to Binghamton!
Upcoming Public Hearings
June 17 - To review proposed revisions to the Extracurricular Code of Conduct, High School Library @ 5:45 pm.
June 19 - To review proposed revisions to the Code of Conduct, High School Library @ 7:15 pm.
June 19 - To share information regarding the June 27, 2019 public vote to secure the additional 10% in NYS building aid on the energy performance contracting project, Middle School Library @ 6:30 pm.
High School Regents and Final Exams
Gananda 2019-2020 Instructional Calendar
Gananda's UPK and and Kindergarten Registration
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.
4th and 5th Grade Family Game Night
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Gananda Dollars for Scholars, Rewarding Achievement, Supporting Potential
School Supply Order Information
The Gananda Education Foundation has arranged for parents to obtain school supplies for their children for the upcoming year. The sale goes through July 14, 2019 and supplies will be available for pick up at the school of attendance on August 26, 2019. Please visit the Gananda Education Foundation website for each school's form.
We hope this saves you the time and headache of navigating those supply stores in the busy season ahead and helps get you the time you want to enjoy more of your summer!
Thank you for your support!
2019 JPB Panther Open
Strategic Plan Surveys Coming Soon!
Here Comes the Bus
Support for Mr. Flansburg
Gananda Education Foundation Seeking New Members
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#Unity The kindergarten class had a great day for a picnic last Friday. They kicked off the picnic by singing a few heartwarming songs for their parents. After that, they all found a spot on the lawn and had a picnic lunch with their moms and dads. | #Outstanding #Unity High School Student Congress held a fundraiser, Panthers Against Cancer Dress Up Days, last week. The district was invited to dress up in various fun ways throughout the course of the week. Donation jars were placed at each school for students and staff to donate to Mr. Flansburg and the Wilmot Cancer institute in memory of Mr. Witter. Student Congress donated $1 for each student who participated each day at the High School. | #Driven Congratulations to all of the students who were awarded scholarship last week at the Gananda Dollars for Scholars Award Ceremony. Thirty-seven recipients received a total of $35,525! The Gananda chapter of Dollars for Scholars (GDFS) raises scholarship funds for qualified Gananda graduates. The award winners have demonstrated a strong work ethic in their studies, and have contributed to their community. |
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The Gananda chapter of Dollars for Scholars (GDFS) raises scholarship funds for qualified Gananda graduates. The award winners have demonstrated a strong work ethic in their studies, and have contributed to their community.
