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No Classes - Friday, March 17 Reminder - There will be no classes for students on Friday, March 17 due to a professional development day for our staff. Enjoy your long weekend! | The Wizard of Oz March 23-25, 2023 Gananda's High School Drama Club is proud to present " The Wizard of Oz" March 23-25. Four shows are scheduled as follows: Thursday, March 23 at 7 PM, Friday, March 24 at 7 PM, Saturday, March 25 at 12:30 PM, and Saturday, March 25 at 6 PM. Tickets are available online or at the door. General admission tickets are: $9 adults, $8 senior citizens, $7 students. Additional information can be found on our website. | Parent Forum: Survey Results TonightWe will be holding a Parent Forum: Survey Results on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 7pm. Join Superintendent Dr. Shawn Van Scoy and members of our Board of Education for a discussion about the results from the recent SRO and Bullying surveys. |
No Classes - Friday, March 17
The Wizard of Oz March 23-25, 2023
Parent Forum: Survey Results Tonight
We will be holding a Parent Forum: Survey Results on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 7pm. Join Superintendent Dr. Shawn Van Scoy and members of our Board of Education for a discussion about the results from the recent SRO and Bullying surveys.
This is an in-person or virtual event. The in-person meeting will be held at Richard Mann Elementary in room #918 or you can register online to attend virtually by Zoom. If you would like to attend virtually, please pre-register using the link below. Questions can also be submitted when you register for the virtual session or by emailing: GanandaPR@gananda.org.
Virtual Session on March 15 at 7pm: Register
General Board Of Education Election Information
The Gananda CSD is accepting nomination petitions for a seat on the Gananda Board of Education through 5:00 p.m. on April 17, 2023. To be eligible to run for the Board of Education, citizens must have been a resident of the district for a continuous and uninterrupted period of 12 months, be able to read and write and be 18 years of age. Nominating petitions must be signed by at least 25 qualified district voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election of members of the board of education, whichever is greater (§2018(a)). In our district, 25 signatures are required.
School Board members are elected with “at-large” seats meaning if there are vacant positions of different lengths, positions are filled in decreasing order of the number of votes and length of office. Thus the candidate with the highest number of votes is entitled to the position of the longest length. The following vacancies are to be filled in the upcoming election:
1 Three year term currently held by Mr. William Buchko
1 Three year term currently held by Mrs. Shauna Phillips
A candidate packet can be found on our website.
2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration
Boys Lacrosse Can and Bottle Drive
2023-24 UPK Program Update
- 4-year old UPK program: Anyone enrolling for the 2023-24 on or after February 13, 2023 will be placed on a waiting list.
- 3-year old UPK program: Space is limited. Remaining openings will be given on a first come - first served basis until the program is full. Enroll today!
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#Outstanding This past weekend, on March 3 and 4, a total of 15 Gananda students participated in the Wayne County Elementary All-County Festival. These hard working 5th and 6th grade student musicians were selected to create music with other elementary band and chorus students from Wayne County. All of them committed time for extra practice and rehearsals in addition to their school work and other activities. | #Unity Spanish 4/5 students visited Rochester City School#12 last week to share stories they had written and illustrated with students in the HOLA Bilingual Program. | #Respect Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Basketball Team for being recognized as Wayne County League winner of the G. Thomas Emmanuel Sportsmanship Award! The award is given by IAABO Board #60 referees, for the highest degree of sportsmanship by players, coaches and spectators. |
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#Driven Congratulations to Kaylee Marvin for being named 1st team All County and being Named 2022-2023 Wayne County Co-Player of the Year! Congrats also go out to Eva Jenny for being name 1st Team All County and Katie Rothwell for being named 3rd Team All County and receiving the 2023 sportsmanship award. Way to go girls! |
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Dell's Education Purchase Program
Gananda is announcing our participation in Dell's Education Purchase Program (EPP). This is a free discount program available to us through Dell. EPP is a discount program that allows all employees, students, family and friends to receive member-only pricing on all personal purchases from Dell. Dell has created a dedicated website that we can shop 24/7. http://www.dell.com/GanandaCentralSchoolDistrict. The link to this site can also be found under the "Parents & Community" and "Staff" menu on the district website. Program discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
Join "The Lift Project" for Mental Health
Join "The Lift Project" for Mental Health
We all know the importance of health and well-being. For those of you that are looking for ways to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, we wanted to share "The Lift Project." We at Gananda Central School District are partnering with this internationally recognized well-being initiative to provide tools, strategies, and experiences designed to help you take control of your well-being and live a happier life.
The Lift Project is a fun and engaging virtual program that combines proven strategies from Neuroscience, Lifestyle Medicine, and Positive Psychology. Facilitated by award-winning educator and well-being expert Dr. Darren Morton, The Lift Project explores 10 well-being-enhancing topics that are designed to lift your mood and life. This comprehensive well-being adventure is available to you, members of your family, and anyone in your personal or professional community for FREE.
The Lift Project initiative will run through June 30th, so you can complete the challenge at a pace that is comfortable for your schedule.
This is a unique opportunity that has the potential to impact your life positively in many ways. You can register for and learn more about The Lift Project HERE.
We look forward to embarking upon this journey to better health with you.
Report Student Harassment/Bullying
Did you know we have an electronic form on our website to report student harassment or bullying? If your child has been experiencing harassment or bullying, please fill out the form to make a report. You can find a "Report Student Harassment/Bullying" link on our website under the Parents heading. The report will go directly to the district's DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) Coordinator, Mr. Elliott Butt. Once reviewed, Mr. Butt will coordinate an investigation into the matter. With your help, we hope to continue to fight against bullying and create a welcoming environment for all students in Gananda Central School District.
Parent Volunteer Registration Form
Reminder - Upcoming Half Days
ES Lost and Found
If you recognize any of these items in the pictures, please email Rachel Morabito and she will be sure to get them to your child. Click on this link to view the photos.
8th Grade Niagara Chocolate Fundraiser
Gananda Dollars for Scholars News
Gananda Dollars for Scholars News
AmazonSmile
Gananda Dollars for Scholars would like to thank everyone who has participated in the Amazon Smile Program, past and present. Amazon is discontinuing the program, which will end on February 28th, 2023. Throughout its tenure, AmazonSmile raised approximately $1,500 in scholarship funds for GDFS! We appreciate your support!
GDFS 2023 Annual Mail-a-Thon Campaign
Please be on the lookout for an envelope from GDFS, coming by the end of February. Our student volunteers have been working diligently to prepare this mass mailing. 100% of the funds that are raised go directly back to seniors! We appreciate any support you can give us!
Adult Volunteers Needed!
Gananda Dollars for Scholars is looking for adult volunteers willing to help out with our annual activities. The reality is that many of our current volunteers have had their kids already go through the district. Some have grandkids and are ready to move on. We need parents of students who are currently attending school to get involved! GDFS gives out roughly $37.000. Ask yourself, do you really want to see that go away because of lack of support? That's why we don't have a PTSA, because nobody was willing to help out and take it over once those people's kids graduated. You may feel like graduation is a long time from now for your student, but I am here to tell you it goes by very fast. I started volunteering for GDFS when my oldest was in elementary school. My youngest of 3 graduated 4 years ago. It went by in a flash!
We meet the first Tuesday of every month in the high school library at 7:00. Parking is at the back of the school (the gymnasium entrance). Meetings are posted on the district calendar as well. I hope you'll consider joining our committee!
GCYT Presents Willie Wonka Jr - March 18 & 19
Tickets will be on sale online and sold at the door for $10.
