Gananda Blue Panther Gazette
Weekly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District
January 29, 2020
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Deadline to Register for UPK is Thursday!Registration Information: The deadline to register for September 2020 UPK classes is tomorrow, Thursday, January 30. Registration packets are available on the Gananda website or by visiting the District Office located in the Gananda Middle School at 1500 Dayspring Ridge, Walworth, NY 14568. Registration is open to all 3 and 4-year old children that reside in Gananda Central School District until classes are full. To qualify for the UPK program your child must be 3 or 4-years of age by December 1, 2020. Additional information is available online. | Upcoming Public Hearing There will be a public hearing on January 30 from 6:00-6:30pm at the elementary school in room #600 for the Smart Schools Bond. Additional information on our Smart Schools Bond proposed projects for the 2020-2021 school year can be found on our website. This hearing is needed before the Board can approve the district's plan for the Smart Schools Bond. Board approval is anticipated at their meeting on February 12. | Gananda Science Fair Tonight! The Annual Gananda Science Fair will hold a community open house tonight, Wednesday, January 29, from 6-8 pm in the Richard Mann Elementary Gym. Student projects will be on display for families and friends to check out all the great work. We look forward to seeing you at the science fair! |
Deadline to Register for UPK is Thursday!
Registration Information:
The deadline to register for September 2020 UPK classes is tomorrow, Thursday, January 30. Registration packets are available on the Gananda website or by visiting the District Office located in the Gananda Middle School at 1500 Dayspring Ridge, Walworth, NY 14568.
Registration is open to all 3 and 4-year old children that reside in Gananda Central School District until classes are full. To qualify for the UPK program your child must be 3 or 4-years of age by December 1, 2020.
Additional information is available online.
Upcoming Public Hearing
This hearing is needed before the Board can approve the district's plan for the Smart Schools Bond. Board approval is anticipated at their meeting on February 12.
Gananda Science Fair Tonight!
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See Something, Say Something
The safety of our students and staff is a top priority. If you see or hear of something that would impact the safety of students, staff, or community members, please report it to the email address below:
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Nominate a Gananda Staff Member For Recognition!

I heard....is it true?
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Richard Mann Elementary is PROUD of Pearl Richard Mann Elementary is #GanandaProud of Pearl. Pearl is a therapy dog who brings smiles to students faces the three days a week she is present. She also makes special visits to classrooms when requested to help spread cheer throughout the day. Pearl is a 2-year-old Labradoodle and has been certified therapy dog for one year. She loves human food, swimming, belly rubs, snuggles, and playing with other dogs, especially her three doggie sisters at home. A well known celebrity at Richard Mann, Pearl loves interacting with both the students and staff. She is #driven to bring joy to our elementary school. | Gananda Middle School is PROUD of Shanti Shanti is a 3-year-old lab mix who frequents the halls of Gananda Middle School. She has been a certified therapy dog for over a year, and she loves coming to school to see all the students. Shanti loves the outdoors, especially hiking the Adirondacks and going for runs. She also enjoys riding in a bike trailer and taking snoozes by the wood stove at home. Gananda Middle School is #GanandaProud of Shanti and her ability to bring #Unity to our students and staff. You can also follow the adventures of Shanti on Instagram at @Shantipupper. | Ruben A. Cirillo High School is PROUD of Piper Piper, a golden retriever, is a therapy dog at Ruben A. Cirillo High School and comes with Mrs. Peterson a few days a week. She will be celebrating her 2nd birthday on March 3. Her favorite things are cheese, strawberries, and cuddling. She enjoys coming to school and shakes with excitement when Mrs. Peterson pulls into the school driveway. Piper dislikes loud noises and garbage cans. We are #GanandaProud of Piper and her #outstanding ability to help our students focus for success. |
Richard Mann Elementary is PROUD of Pearl
Gananda Middle School is PROUD of Shanti
Ruben A. Cirillo High School is PROUD of Piper
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A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow. The most common cause of a sore throat is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own.
Strep throat (streptococcal infection), caused by bacteria, requires treatment with antibiotics to prevent complications.
Viral Infections: cold, flu, mono, measles, chicken pox, croup, whooping cough, etc.
Bacterial Infections: most common is strep
Other Causes: dryness, allergies, GERD, irritants (smoking, pollution, animal dander), mouth breathing, etc…
Take your child to a doctor if your child's sore throat doesn't go away with the first drink in the morning, recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Always consult with your Doctor if you have any concerns or questions.
Get immediate care if your child has severe signs and symptoms such as: Difficulty breathing, Difficulty swallowing, Unusual drooling, which might indicate an inability to swallow
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Friday is Our PROUD O'Meter Incentive Day!
We are #GanandaProud of our elementary students for earning over 6,000 Proud Bucks! To celebrate this milestone, we will be holding a special PROUD O'Meter Incentive Day this Friday, January 31. The theme, as selected by our students, will be a Pajama/Movie Day! Students are invited to wear pajamas to school this Friday in celebration. Movies shown will be relative to each grade level.
The Proud O’Meter has been reset to zero and we have a new goal of 10,000 Proud Bucks! Once our students reach that goal, we will plan another Proud O' Meter Incentive Day to celebrate.
Keep up the great work! We encourage you to continue speaking to your child about what it means to be #GanandaPROUD! The more we understand and talk about PROUD behavior, the deeper the meaning for our children. Go Blue Panthers!

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Order your Yearbook Now!
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Student Congress Activity Night February 1st!
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Yearbooks are On Sale Now!
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Advertising Spots are Available in the Yearbook
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Boys Soccer Can Drive
Save The Date! The Gananda Boys Soccer Team is hosting a can and bottle drive on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 9-11 am. To participate, leave your rinsed cans and bottles in bags at the end of your driveway or on your doorstep and our student athletes will be around to collect them!
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GCYT Proudly Presents Beauty and The Beast Jr.

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