Gananda Blue Panther Gazette

Weekly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District

District News

April 10, 2019

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Next Week is Spring Break

There will be no classes for students April 15-19 due to Spring Recess. Classes will resume on Monday, April 22. Also, there will be no newsletter next week. The next newsletter will be sent out on Wednesday, April 24.
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Gananda Dollars for Scholars News and Events

Upcoming GDFS Events:

  • GDFS Meeting in the HS Library-Tuesday May 7th at 7:00
  • GDFS Awards Ceremony in the HS Auditorium-Monday June 3rd at 7:00
  • GDFS Meeting in the HS Library-Tuesday June 11th at 7:00


Be on the look out for a Summer Volunteer Opportunity -details coming soon!


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

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Support the Gananda Education Foundation and Blue Heron Hills on Prom Night 2019! Make your dinner reservations today!

Blue Heron Hills will be open for pre - prom pictures on May 10th.

Join the Gananda Education Foundation for dinner and drinks after the pictures.
Call (315-986-5888 ex 24) for reservations.

A portion of the proceeds from people making reservations will be donated to the Gananda Education Foundation.

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Reminder: The elementary bus loop is unavailable for student pick up or drop off

As a reminder, elementary students will no longer be able to be in the bus loop in the front of Richard Mann Elementary at any time when school is in session. Due to the number of busses we have going in and out of the bus loop with the addition of UPK, cars are no longer be able to pick up or drop off students in the main bus loop. As you face the main entrance of Richard Mann Elementary, the small bus loop to the left of the building's main entrance can be used for student pick up and drop off. We have staff assisting students in the small bus loop at arrival and dismissal for those not utilizing bus transportation.
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Petitions Now Available for the Gananda Central School District Board of Education Seats

Candidates interested in running for a seat on the Gananda Central School District Board of Education can now pick up their petition form. Petitions are available by printing the form from our website, by requesting one in-person in the District Office located in Gananda Middle School at 1500 Dayspring Ridge, Walworth between 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., or by calling the District Clerk at 986-3521 ext. 8-4313 to request one. All petitions must be filed no later than Monday, April 22, 2019 at 5:00 P.M.

Please visit the Gananda website for more information.

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Coming Soon - Prepackaged School Supply Sale!

The Gananda Education Foundation will be offering pre-packaged school supplies for the 2019-2020 school year. Online ordering will be available soon. Each supply kit offers teacher approved school supplies and includes trusted brands such as Elmer, Crayola, and Dixon. Save precious time searching for those hard to find items! Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
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Strategic Plan Surveys Coming Soon!

Gananda Central School District is nearing the halfway mark for the 5-year strategic plan which will conclude in June of 2021. As such, we will be sending out survey questions to all of our students, staff, parents, and community members to gather input as to the progress we have made so far. Be on the look out for emails in the coming weeks about participation in the surveys.

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Here Comes the Bus

Don't be left in the cold waiting for the bus! Be sure to download the Here Comes The Bus app today! You can find out more information on our website.

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Daddy/Daughter Dance Pop Up Sale.

The Paris package can be purchased for $45 which includes the dance, mini mani pedi, updo and a personalized oo la la bag. Tickets will also be sold al carte for $25 dance, $5 mini mani pedi $10 up do and $15 for the oo la la bag. For more information, email Ann Miller-Michaels

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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 a high school boys lacrosse player. Tickets will also be available to purchase during home JV and Varsity boys lacrosse games. The drawing will be held on April 30 during the halftime of the senior night game vs Waterloo. Contact Joe Sidari at jsidari@gananda.org for more information.
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The Deadline to Place Middle School Yearbook Orders is April 15th.


Keep your middle school memories forever

and order a yearbook today!


To order your 2018-2019 Gananda Middle School yearbook:

  1. Visit https://yearbooks.lifetouch.com/

  2. Click the green “Order a Yearbook” button

  3. Enter the Yearbook ID code: 12624419

  4. Enter your information and select your yearbook package

  5. Contact Mrs. Mereness or Mrs. Campbell with questions


Yearbook packages start at $21.60

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Gananda PTO Meeting

Gananda PTO will meetings will be held the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm for the remainder of the school year. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7.

The meeting will be located at the middle school cafeteria from 7:00pm-8:00pm.

Discussions will include upcoming volunteer and committee opportunities.

All interested parents, administrators, faculty, and staff are welcome.

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Support for Mr. Flansburg

We are keeping Mr. Flansburg and his family in our thoughts as he begins his courageous battle with lung cancer. A gofundme page has been set up to help with his medical costs if anyone is interested in offering support.

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Gananda Education Foundation Seeking New Members

Please consider joining the Gananda Education Foundation in their upcoming meetings. Meetings are held at 6:30pm in the Middle School Library. The dates for upcoming meetings are as follows:


May 14, 2019

June 18, 2019

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Did you know?
Varicella (Chickenpox) is a highly contagious viral infection. Symptoms include an itchy, blister-like rash on the skin, which may pus or ooze. Treatment usually involves relieving symptoms. Spreads through..airborne respiratory droplets (coughs or sneezes), skin-to-skin contact (handshakes or hugs), saliva (kissing or shared drinks), touching a contaminated surface (blanket or doorknob). Students should be out of school until the lesions are scabbed over (usually 5-7 days). Chickenpox can be prevented by a vaccine. You should always contact your pediatrician for medical advice.

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