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Input Needed: Bus Transportation Requests While we do not currently have any concrete plans, we continue to look at options for the possibility of getting our students in buildings for in-person learning more often. In an effort to gain a better understanding of our true bussing needs, we are requesting parents that previously filled out a request for transportation and do not need transportation, fill out the Transportation Request Form and indicate "No Transportation Needed." Please fill out this form by April 1, 2021 if you no longer need transportation. Questions can be directed to Joanne Sloan, Transportation Secretary, at Jsloan@gananda.org or Scott Remillard, Director of Transportation at Sremillard@gananda.org. | Board of Education Candidate Information Candidates that would like their name to appear on the ballot for the Gananda Board of Education must meet qualifications and submit their nomination petition by April 19, 2021. The following vacancies are to be filled in the May 18, 2021 election for a 3-year term beginning July 1, 2021:
| Reminder: Next Week is Spring Break There will be no classes for students March 29-April 5 due to Spring Recess. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 6. Also, there will be no newsletter next week. The next newsletter will be sent out on April 6. |
Input Needed: Bus Transportation Requests
In an effort to gain a better understanding of our true bussing needs, we are requesting parents that previously filled out a request for transportation and do not need transportation, fill out the Transportation Request Form and indicate "No Transportation Needed." Please fill out this form by April 1, 2021 if you no longer need transportation.
Questions can be directed to Joanne Sloan, Transportation Secretary, at Jsloan@gananda.org or Scott Remillard, Director of Transportation at Sremillard@gananda.org.
Board of Education Candidate Information
The following vacancies are to be filled in the May 18, 2021 election for a 3-year term beginning July 1, 2021:
- 1 Three year term currently held by Mrs. Lisa Finnegan
- 1 Three year term currently held by Mrs. Robin Vogt
- The petition form must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April, 2021 with signatures from 25 Gananda residents for your name to appear on the ballot
Reminder: Next Week is Spring Break
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#Outstanding Our 4th grade students have been learning about circuits in science class and recently created electronic circuit boxes to showcase their learning. Each student created a game where you match a picture to a name or date and if you have the correct answer, the box lights up. Students created games such as match the dog, video game release dates, planets, and much more. | #Outstanding Our 8th grade computer apps class worked on a Minecraft book building challenge. It was fun to see the different designs! | #Outstanding Our 6th grade art classes have been working with pastels to make "pastel cakes". Watercolors are being used by 8th graders to fill in and finish their monoprints, while the ES students are making lambscapes. |
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There's Still Time to Advocate for Gananda!
Reminder: Remember Your Water Bottle!
Kindergarten Registration
Attention 5th Grade Parents, we need your help!
As per tradition, we would like to ensure our 5th graders receive a Memory Book that holds all their memories from their past years. Be on the lookout for a communication through ParentSquare and we invite you to join the Gananda Class of 2028 Facebook group.
We need your assistance in gathering the following items for your children, please submit all items by April 5th:
1) Baby Picture (2 years or younger)
2) Current photo of your child
3) A sentence or two as a parent message to your child that will be included on his/her own page in the memory book
4) 10+ pictures of your child during their time in elementary school - this can be alone or with other Gananda grade school friends and does not necessarily have to be pictures at the school. Please upload them directly to the Facebook Group or e-mail them to Meghan Piccarreto at mpiccarreto@williamsoncentral.org.
Any questions, please e-mail tmilillo2@gmail.com or send a message on Facebook. Thanks!
Upcoming Elementary Remote Learning Days
Friday, March 26
Friday, April 23
Friday, May 14
Friday, June 4
For additional information, please see Principal Ernstberger's letter on our website at: https://bit.ly/2XU8n4z.
Richard Mann Elementary PBIS Staff Member of the Week
Congratulations to Chelsea Castle for being our PBIS staff winner! Chelsea is a great support to her fellow staff members, and she is dedicated to helping her students succeed. We thank you for all that you do for us!
MS Virtual Parent Forum: Update on 4-Day In Person Schedule
Gananda Middle School Principal, Elliott Butt, will hold a virtual forum to update families about a 4-day a week in-person schedule at the middle school. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 23 from 7:00-7:30 pm. Registration is required to attend. To register, click on the link below:
Middle School Yearbooks are Available to Order
GDFS is Looking for Volunteers
There are so many good reasons to volunteer. Contact GDFScholars@gananda.org if you are interested to learn more!
GDFS next meeting date is April 6 at 7 pm. This meeting will be available through Zoom.
