Gananda Blue Panther Gazette
Weekly Newsletter of Gananda Central School District
January 15, 2020
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Gananda Spelling Bee 2020Our annual Spelling Bee will be open to any 2nd - 8th grade student interested in participating. It will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Any student wishing to participate will need to register using the Google Form link below. *A paper form can also be obtained from the main office in either the elementary or middle schools. Deadline for sign up is January 24, 2020. | See Something, Say SomethingThe 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: | Gananda Science Fair The Annual Gananda Science Fair will be held on January 29. It's not too late to create a project! Registration forms can be found on the science fair information webpage under the parents and community heading. Questions can be directed to Sciencefair@gananda.org. On January 29, from 6-8 pm there will be a community open house where 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! |
Gananda Spelling Bee 2020
Our annual Spelling Bee will be open to any 2nd - 8th grade student interested in participating. It will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Any student wishing to participate will need to register using the Google Form link below. *A paper form can also be obtained from the main office in either the elementary or middle schools.
Deadline for sign up is January 24, 2020.
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:
Gananda Science Fair
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Nominate a Gananda Staff Member For Recognition!
Universal Pre-K Program Registration
Registration Information:
Registration for September 2020 UPK classes began on January 13, 2020. 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 the 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. If your child will be 5-years old on or before December 1, 2020, they will not be eligible for the Gananda UPK program per the New York State Education Department. They will need to enroll in kindergarten or a private preschool program.
Class Offerings:
We currently offer a half day 3-year old morning program, and an afternoon 4-year old program, five days a week, Monday through Friday for our UPK students. We will also offer a full-day 4-year old program Monday - Friday.
Bussing:
All UPK students will be bused to school and back home at the end of their school day. Transportation is only provided to addresses within the Gananda CSD.
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I heard....is it true?
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#Driven Congratulations to all of our fall athletes who received honorable mention for the All-Greater Rochester Fall Sports Teams. Class C1 Football: Brian Suhr, Dylon Moskal Boys Soccer: Ayden Neal, Andrew Gabbard Girls Soccer: Erin Weill, Sydney Buchko Volleyball: Hannah Bridson, Theresa Shirtz Swimming: Jocelyn Roos | #Unity Congratulations to the December Proud Panthers who were chosen by their teachers for demonstrating unity. They are 6th grader Manny Manchester, 7th grader Tyler Hellaby-D'Alessandro and 8th grader Bryce VerStreate. Keep up the good work! | #Outstanding Our crossing guard, Maria Jepson, is an #outstanding role model for our students. Every morning, no matter what the weather, Mrs. Jepson is on duty to keep our students safe and she always has a smile on her face. She makes sure to give a friendly wave to everyone who passes by too! As to why Mrs. Jepson does her job, she states, "If I can bring a smile to someone's face on their way to work or school, this job is worth it!" We are very fortunate to have her protecting our children and we are #GanandaProud of her outstanding efforts everyday! |
#Driven
Class C1 Football: Brian Suhr, Dylon Moskal
Boys Soccer: Ayden Neal, Andrew Gabbard
Girls Soccer: Erin Weill, Sydney Buchko
Volleyball: Hannah Bridson, Theresa Shirtz
Swimming: Jocelyn Roos
#Unity
Keep up the good work!
#Outstanding
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Helpful Documents
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5th Grade Family Fun Night
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Attention Fifth Grade Parents
All fifth graders receive a memory book at the end of fifth grade highlighting their years here at Richard Mann Elementary. This book is organized and funded through parents. Our only fundraiser is the annual Family Fun Night which will be held Friday, January 24, 2020 from 6-8 PM.
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Order your Yearbook Now!
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Yearbooks are On Sale Now!
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