Gananda Blue Panther Gazette
Weekly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District
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VOTE: JUNE 27 - Request for Additional State Aid for Energy Savings Contract Improvements
Gananda Pool is Open
Upcoming Public Hearings
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.
June 19 - To review proposed revisions to the Code of Conduct, High School Library @ 7:15 pm.
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Have a happy and safe summer! This newsletter will resume at the beginning of the next school year.
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High School Regents and Final Exams
Gananda 2019-2020 Instructional Calendar
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Lost and Found Boxes
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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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! Here's your first opportunity below...
Attention Incoming Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
GDFS will be having a float in the "Walworth Festival in the Park" Parade on Friday July 26th. The theme is Beach Party!
Come meet us at 6:30, wearing your beach gear, and we will have a great time in the parade and you will get
Gananda Dollars for Scholars Volunteer time!!! Sign up using this document.
Stay tuned for meeting location...it will be in the Town of Walworth.
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!
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2019 JPB Panther Open
Strategic Plan Surveys Coming Soon!
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Here Comes the Bus
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Support for Mr. Flansburg
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Walworth Parks and Recreation Summer Programs
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Thank You 5th Grade Parents!
#Driven
n June 13, 2019, senior Noah Mueller was recognized for his success in the field of Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering. Pictured here, representatives from Optimax Systems, a local high precision optics company were on hand to present Noah with an employment offer. Noah plans to participate in the Optimax Precision Optics Apprenticeship Program in the fall, which includes full time employment and a full tuition scholarship towards a college degree in the machining field.
Noah has participated in the Summer Advanced Manufacturing Exploration program, the Wayne Technical and Career Center Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Program and this year had a school year internship at Optimax Systems. His work in these experiences has impressed all that have worked with him and allowed him to secure the offer of employment and apprenticeship opportunity. Great job, Noah! #GanandaPROUD
#Outstanding
Big shout out to Mrs. Douglas for being a trooper throughout the process! She will be retiring at the end of the month and we wish her a wonderful retirement!
#Driven #Outstanding
All Health All the Time...
access forms (medication, attendance, sunscreen, etc. ), attendance, information on immunizations, NYS health screenings, NYS health updates and helpful links. Also information and link to Family ID for sports sign up.
Each school has their own site as well with specific information to that school aged child.
Have a great, safe and healthy summer.
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Helpful Documents
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About Us
Email: ganandapr@gananda.org
Website: www.gananda.org
Location: 1500 Dayspring Ridge, Walworth, NY, USA
Phone: (315)986-3521
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GanandaSchools/
Twitter: @WeAreGananda