Friday, December 6, 2013

Friday Notes 12-6-13

BASKETBALL TIME CHANGE FOR WEEKDAY LEAGUE GAMES
The Marble Valley League has changed the times of league double headers during the week from 6pm and 7:30pm to 5:30pm and 7pm. This change has been made for both Boys and Girls. Please be aware of the time changes that affect our games at Leland and Gray. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at mtesto@lelandandgray.org.

JOURNEY EAST
The drawing for the Journey East 50/50 raffle will be held during High School lunch on Monday, December 9.

PROJECT FEED THE THOUSANDS
Did you know that 1 out of 5 people in Vermont are hungry?
Please give if you can, what you can to Project Feed the Thousands.
Deposit non-perishables in the box in the Activity Room that's designated for your class. Watch for weekly tallies --and where you stand with Spirit Points!

AN ATTENDANCE REMINDER FOR 2ND QUARTER
Students who are passing their classes and accumulate 5 unexcused absences in a quarter will receive a passing grade of a 60. The 60 will be written as an "S" on the report card. For an absence to be excused, students/parents must submit official documentation from a health care provider, court clerk, motor vehicle clerk, or other representative where an appointment or meeting was held.

THE L&G ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUB
The Boosters club is selling Leland and Gray Sweatshirts, long sleeve tees and sweat pants. Check out the Leland and Gray Booster Club FB page to view all the great items for sale!
Let Marty know if you want one, ask any of the booster club members, or send us a request on FB. 

Sweatshirt $25
Long Sleeve T-shirts $15
Sweat pants $23

There are limited quantities and sizes.


FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT:
Come to the Winter Concert and Art Show!

Thursday, December 19th in the L&G gym. The art show starts at 6:30 and the concert starts at 7:00. The concert will include the middle and high school bands and choruses as well as A Cappella, the Samba Band and the L&G Jazz Band. A good time will be had by all!

HEY! You!!
The Late Bus will be running next week but will not be available 12/13-1/3. For information on the route and the dates that it will be available for the 2013-2014 school year, please visit www.lelandandgray.org

Sharon and Ms. Marchant are offering FREE holiday gift making workshops this week. Stop by the library on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons to make jewelry, key chains, ornaments, and more. It's free one-stop shopping for the holidays!

Look for HEY! Help Mon.-Fri. mornings (7:15-7:45) and Mon.-Thurs. afternoons (2:45- 4:15).  On Monday, Linda Rood is back to continue the Common App Workshop with seniors, 'Ukulele will meet in Mr. Whitman's room, and Yoga will meet with Cheryl Cullen in Ms. Hinds' room. On Tuesday, Newspaper, Weight Training, the Tuesday D&D group, and RAMP continue. Wednesday, LGTV, Iron Chef, and the Wednesday D&D group will meet. On Thursday, CLEA will meet in B-2, and Financial Fitness will meet in B-11. 

We are looking for more chefs to join the Iron Chef team and go to Burlington to compete with other schools. See Ms. Jones if you are interested. Remember to check the HEY! website for updates on programs. You can also always ask Megan Altshuler or Susan Gunther-Mohr for information or email afterschool@lelandandgray.org.


COLLEGE INFO
There is simply too much information to put into Friday Notes. Please visit the counseling department website regularly for a calendar of events and check the bulletin boards on A and B level. If you would like to be added to an email group specifically for college info, please email Sarah Grasso at sgrasso@lelandandgray.org

UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS
12/7/13            Boys Varsity vs ConVal/Brattleboro                              12pm                Home
12/9/13            Girls 8th grade vs Westmoreland                                   4pm                  Home
                        Boys 8th grade vs Westmoreland                                   5:15pm             Home
12/10/13          Girls 8th grade vs Kurn Hattin                                       4pm                  Home
                        Boys 8th grade vs Kurn Hattin                                       5:15pm             Home
12/13/13          Boys 7th grade @ Vilas                                                  4pm                  Away
                        Girls 7th grade @ Vilas                                                  5:15pm             Away
12/14/13          Boys JV vs West Rutland                                              1pm                  Home
                        Boys Varsity vs West Rutland                                       2:30pm             Home
12/16/13          Girls 7th grade @ Bellows Falls MS                               4:30pm             Away
                        Boys 7th grade @ Bellows Falls MS                               5:30pm             Away
                        Boys JV @ Brattleboro                                     5pm                  Away
                        Girls JV @ Brattleboro                                     6:30pm             Away
12/18/13          Girls 8th grade @ Dummerston                                      4pm                  Away
                        Boys 8th grade @ Dummerston                                      5:15pm             Away
12/19/13          Girls 8th grade @ Putney                                               4pm                  Away
                        Boys 8th grade @ Putney                                               5:30pm             Away
12/20/13          Boys 7th grade vs Winchester (NH)                               4pm                  Home
                        Girls 7th grade vs Winchester (NH)                              5:15pm             Home
                        Boys Varsity @ Black River                                           6pm                  Away
12/21/13          Girls JV @ Bellow Falls                                                 12pm                Away
                        Girls Varsity @ Bellows Falls                                        1:30pm             Away
12/23/13          Girls JV vs West Rutland                                              5:30pm             Home
                        Girls Varsity vs West Rutland                                       7pm                  Home
12/26/13          Boys Varsity @ Keene State College (Hinsdale) 6pm                  Away
12/28/13          Boys Varsity @ Keene State College (Mascenic)            11:30am            Away
                        Girls JV vs Windsor                                                      1pm                  Home
                        Girls Varsity vs Windsor                                               2:30pm             Home
12/29/13          Boys Varsity @ Keene State College (TBA)                   TBA                 Away

12/30/13          Girls Varsity @ MSJ                                                    6pm                  Away