TIME CHANGE FOR SATURDAY’S BOYS HOME OPENER!
The games will be
played at 12pm (BJV) and 1:30pm (BV).
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
A NOTE FROM COACH REDFIELD
The
eighth grade girls opened their basketball season with a pair of
wins; on Monday they defeated a very good Westmoreland
team, 39-35, and on Tuesday they swamped a game but overmatched
Kurn Hattin team 42-6. Mariah and
Julianne had 10 points each against Westmoreland; Olivia B. had 7 and Morgan had 6. Against KH,
Julianne again led the way with 12
points, Mariah and Kelsi had 8 each, and Elizabeth H. scored 6 in the first game she ever played in.
The girls travel to Dummerston next Wednesday and to Putney on Thursday.
HUNGRY HEARTS FILM
The
Hungry Heart: A Film
About Prescription Drug Abuse in Vermont comes to Leland and Gray. The
Hungry Heart provides an intimate look at the often hidden world of
prescription drug addiction. We meet St. Albans pediatrician Fred Holmes, who
works with patients struggling with this disease.
In
addition to students and parents/guardians involved in co-curricular
activities, this free event is open to all students, staff, and community
members. Leland and Gray will feature the movie in the Dutton Gym on Wednesday, January 29th at
6:30pm (snow-date: February 5th). Before the film, a reception
for all moviegoers will be provided beginning at 5:45pm, sponsored by the
West River Valley Thrives Coalition.
Afterwards,
filmmaker Bess O’Brien, Dr. Holmes, his patients, and family members will
present and answer questions from the audience. Earlier that day, they will
present at a school assembly and meet with doctors at Grace Cottage Hospital to
discuss the problem of prescription drug abuse in our area. The film shines a
light on the healing power of conversation and the need for connection that
many young addicts yearn for, but do not have in their lives. Throughout the movie,
we see the many faces and diverse populations of addiction, and their continued
search for a life of recovery. Please attend this unique opportunity for our
community to learn together.
LELAND AND GRAY PLAYERS’
Support
the Leland and Gray Players' Scholarship Fund. Order Dean’s Beans by Tuesday,
December 17and have them by Friday, December 20. For a form on line write alandenberger@lelandandgray.org.
A NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
Health Tip: Flossing may protect you from Alzheimer's,
according to a British study that found bacteria from gum disease in brain
samples of some people who died of the disease. So during the holidays,
remember that brushing your teeth is not enough. Floss at least once a
day.
UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER
DAY!
Ugly Holiday Sweater Day: Do you wish you had a place to wear
that ugly holiday sweater? Well, now is your chance. Friday, December 20th is
Ugly Holiday Sweater Day. Everyone is encouraged to find an ugly holiday
sweater and wear it. Wear your own or borrow from a relative or
friend.
PARENT
ADVISORY GROUP
The Parent Advisory Group will be meeting on Tuesday, 12/17 from
7-8pm in the Library.
COMMUNITY
ENTERTAINMENT
This Friday night from 4:30 to 7:00pm,
come check out the wood-fired pizza oven at the West Townshend Country Store on
Route 30.
Music will also be provided by our very own Jason
Sperling. Get more information and "like" this great community center
at https://www.facebook.com/westtownshendcountrystore.
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.
SOFTBALL FUNDRAISER
Looking for an inexpensive holiday gift? Share your REBELS spirit by purchasing a Leland & Gray Rebels Window Decal for your cars. They
are not a sticker, but a decal, so if you ever need to remove it, it can be
done easily. They are selling for just $10. Proceeds benefit the L
& G Softball Program. They will be available for sale at all home
basketball games as well as through Tammy Claussen.
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 NOT be available again
until after break. It will
start running again on Monday, January 6. For information on the
route and the dates it will be available for the 2013-2014 school year,
please visit www.lelandandgray.org.
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 for the last of the Common App Workshops, '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
theWednesday D&D group will meet. On Thursday, CLEA will meet in
B-2, and Financial Fitness will have their final meeting in B-11.
This is the last week before break! There
will not be any HEY! programs January 2nd or 3rd, the short week we
return to school after the break. Remember that during Winter Activities there
will not be HEY! programs on Wednesdays. Make sure to check the website for
updates on new programs that will begin during the Spring semester and schedule
changes for the programs that are currently running. You can 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
12/13/13 Boys 7th grade @ Vilas 4pm Away
Girls 7th
grade @ Vilas 5:15pm Away
12/14/13 Boys JV vs West Rutland 12pm Home
Boys Varsity vs West
Rutland 1:30pm Home
12/16/13 Girls 7th grade @ Bellows
Falls MS 4pm Away
Boys 7th
grade @ Bellows Falls MS 5:15pm 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
