Friday, March 7, 2014

Friday Notes 3-7-14

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TRYOUTS FOR GRADES 9-12
Baseball tryouts will begin on March 17th for pitchers and catchers 4-6pm in the Main Gym.
Full team tryouts for Baseball and Softball will begin on March 24th.
Sign-ups will begin after February vacation.

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TRYOUTS FOR GRADES 7 AND 8
Tryouts for middle school students interested in baseball or softball will begin on April 7th. Sign-ups will begin after February vacation.

ATTENTION ALL GIRLS GRADES 7-12
Spring is just around the corner and so is the softball season.  Please come to OPEN GYM on the following evenings prior to the start of official practices in order to get a chance to throw and catch or hit a few softballs off the machine!  Jeff Gouger will be here to open the gym from 6:00 - 8:00pm on the following Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays:  3/4, 3/6, 3/10, 3/11, 3/13, 3/17, and 3/18. 

L&G 2014 PROM
Date: Saturday April 26th
Time: 7-11pm
Where: Stratton Mountain Club

DIRT DIVAS…A program of Vermont Works for Women
Mountain Bike & Empowerment Program for Middle School Girls

2014:
Ø  Glover                  June 16 – 20
Ø  Morrisville             June 23 – 27
Ø  Hardwick              June 30 – July 4
Ø  Montpelier             July 7 – 11
Ø  Northeast Kingdom    July 13 – 18 (overnight)
Ø  St. Johnsbury         July 28 – Aug 1
Ø  Burlington              August 4 – 8

Monday – Friday 9:00-4:30pm    $260 (overnight $750)  Generous financial aid available.

A one-week summer day camp that helps girls cultivate confidence, courage and leadership through outdoor adventure.  Girls entering 6th, 7th and 8th grades practice mountain bike skills and bicycle mechanics, as well as art, games, swimming and self-defense.  It’s a safe, supportive, girl-centered atmosphere emphasizing leadership, team building and healthy body image – with lots of fun woven in!  A place where girls are encouraged to build strong bodies and minds in the beautiful Vermont outdoors.

NEW THIS YEAR … REGISTER ONLINE AT:
www.vtworksforwomen.org/dirtdivas OR download application

FOR MORE INFO:            dirtdivas@vtworksforwomen.org
                                802/622-0400, ext. 152    
                                800/639-1472

“At Dirt Divas, you can be completely comfortable being yourself.”
-          Participant
ROSIE’S GIRLS…a Program of Vermont Works for Women
Trades Exploration Program for Middle School Girls

2014:
Ø  Essex Junction        June 23 – July 11
Ø  Barre area                     July 21 – August 8

Monday – Friday   8:45 – 5:00  //   Generous financial aid available.

A three-week summer day camp that helps build strong, confident girls through exploration of the skilled trades.  Girls entering 6th, 7th and 8th grades get hands-on instruction in STEM-related activities, carpentry, welding and auto repair, and participate in art, games, swimming and self-defense.  It’s a safe, supportive, girl-centered environment emphasizing leadership, teamwork and healthy body image – with tons of fun woven in!  A place where girls can get their hands dirty, take positive risks and try something new.

NEW THIS YEAR … REGISTER ONLINE AT:
www.rosiesgirls.org OR download application

FOR MORE INFO:            rosiesgirls@vtworksforwomen.org
                                802/622-0400, ext. 157    
                                800/639-1472

“Rosie’s Girls has taught me that I can do anything I set my mind to.”
-          Participant


SIGN UP FOR HEALTH INSURANCE AT LELAND AND GRAY
Amanda Sabo of Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) returns to Leland and Gray on two Thursdays, March 13th and 20th, in her role of Health Connect Navigator. She can help enroll families in viable, affordable health insurance, including dental care for students. Ms. Sabo encourages all those interested to request appointments on March 13th, which is just before the March 15th deadline for immediate signup. Afterwards eligibility is available only for extenuating circumstances, until next fall. 

To enroll, students and parents/guardians need only to bring their social security number. Please contact Terry Davison-Berger at 365-7355 or tdavison-berger@lelandandgray.org to schedule an appointment with Ms. Sabo.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TRAINING WITH DAN DeWALT
When will it take place? Thursday March 13 and Thursday March 27.
At what time? 2:45pm to 4:15pm
Where will it happen? At Leland and Gray. Room location to be determined..
Who is it for? All interested staff and students in both high school and middle school.
Why should I come? Have you found yourself in a conflict with another student or perhaps a teacher or other staff member? Do you wish you can help your friends resolve their differences? Do you want to positively influence the culture of your school? If your answer to any of these questions is yes then you have a reason to get involved with restorative justice practices. By involving yourself you will develop important and marketable listening and mediation skills, enhance your college application, and earn twenty-five dollars ($25.00) if you attend both training sessions. (Stipend offered to students only).
What if I have questions? Speak to Dan DeWalt or Jeremiah Burrow.

LELAND AND GRAY’S SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS
The 18th annual Leland and Gray Soccer camp will be the following weeks this summer:
                              July 14-18 for students entering grades k-6
                              July 21-25 for boys and girls entering grades 7-12

CLASS OF 2014
We are collecting pictures for the slideshow traditionally done on class night. If you, your families, neighbors, friends, or former teachers have any pictures of groups of seniors from when they were younger we would love them! Email Megan Altshuler or Jeryl Julian-Cisse any photos you would like to share. Please feel free to send in all those silly shots from birthdays, school trips, and toddler play dates! Don't forget to check the senior page on the L&G website for senior info, www.lelandandgray.org. There is a link on the left side of the home page.

Senior Class Advisors
Megan Altshuler - maltshuler@lelandandgray.org
Jeryl Julian-Cisse - jjulian-cisse@lelandandgray.org

LELAND AND GRAY PLAYERS
Leland and Gray Players present HATS OFF 2014!
Come see your friends in this cavalcade of comedy, song and dance. It's a two-hour show packed with scenes from classics to SNL and with songs and dance that'll brighten up these cold March days.
Friday, March 7 at 7:30; Saturday, March 8 at 3 and 7:30.  Adults: $5; students: $3.  In the Dutton Gymnasium.

Leland and Gray Players announce Open Auditions for Wm. Shakespeare's great comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream.  Come to either audition in the Gould wing of the Dutton gym: Tuesday, March 11 or Thursday, March 13, 2:45-4:30.  Callbacks will be Friday, March 14.  The show runs from May 15 to 17.  Scripts for our shorter version of the play will be available March 5.  See Ms. Landenberger in B4 for more info.

L&G VARIETY SHOW
The L&G Variety Show, hosted by the senior class, will be held Friday, March 14th, in the Dutton Gym from 7 - 9:30 pm.  Come be entertained by you friends, classmates L&G teachers and staff. Enjoy the talent and comedy while supporting the senior class and Project Graduation.  Admission is $3.00, and refreshments will also be sold.

COSTA RICA 2015  
Interested in rainforests, exotic critters, white water rafting, waterfalls, hot springs and volcanoes?  If so, see Mr. Whitman in B14 about joining next February's nine-day trip to Costa Rica.

HEY! You!!
The Late Bus will be running Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday next week. Wednesday there will be Winter Activities, so there will not be any HEY! programs or a late bus. For information on the bus route and dates available for the 2013-2014 school year please visit www.lelandandgray.org

Look for HEY! Help Mon.-Fri. mornings (7:15-7:45 AM) and Mon.-Thurs. afternoons (2:45- 4:15 PM). On Monday, ‘Ukulele will meet in the music room, HEY! Help will meet in A-11 and Jr. Iron Chef will meet in FACS. On Tuesday, look for Newspaper, Badminton in the gym, Weight Training, D&D, Jr. Iron Chef, RAMP in A-8 and new today: Robotics in A-12. On Thursday LGTV meets in A-13, D&D will meet in Mr. Towle's room, Floor Hockey with Mr. Russell in the gym, CLEA, Weight Training and Knitting with Ms. Hanson in FACS !  New on Thursday, March 13 Restorative Justice Training with Dan DeWalt in FACS. Fridaythe GSA will meet with Ms. DeBisschop in B-14.

Student Counselors: make sure you look at your Session 4 schedule which began on March 3. Please see Victoria Chertok, HEY! Programs coordinator, with any questions.

Remember to check the HEY! website for updates on programs, and you can always stop by and ask Victoria Chertok for information or email her at afterschool@lelandandgray.org.

HUNGER FREE VERMONT
•Dear school nutrition professionals,
•Did you know that 1 in 5 Vermont children live in families that struggle with hunger?  Many families are unaware that receiving the Earned Income Tax Credit makes them eligible for food and nutrition benefits as well…
And this includes free school meals for their kids!
•Families who receive the Vermont Earned Income Tax Credit and have dependent children qualify for 3SquaresVT (formerly food stamps) without having to meet the income test typically required to establish eligibility; and once receiving 3SquaresVT, the children then qualify for free school meals as well.
• 
This tax season, Hunger Free Vermont is spreading the word about this important connection, and we need your help!  We have developed short newsletter articles and a flyer for you to share with families in your community (both attached). Please consider distributing and/or hanging up the attached flyer (we can mail you printed versions) and share the short article (attached) through your newsletters or bulletins.
• 
Thank you for distributing these important materials on the connection between EITC and 3SquaresVT.  For more information about 3SquaresVT or EITC, or for printed materials, contact Faye Conte at fconte@hungerfreevt.org or 802-865-0255.

IMPROVE COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR TEENAGER
Parents, grandparents and caregivers of children ages 10-19 are invited to attend a complimentary workshop to improve communications with their children.
(Brattleboro, Vermont) Parenting does not come with a handbook but Parenting Teens Wisely does. In an effort to promote positive communications between parents, caregivers and teens, the Brattleboro Area Prevention Coalition (BAPC) and Windham County Partnership for Success are offering the Parenting Teens Wisely workshop, on Monday, March 3rd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Marlboro College Graduate Center at 28 Vernon Street in Brattleboro.  This free three hour workshop teaches parents skills and techniques to help them better understand and deal with children ages 10-19. Participants will learn how to problem-solve and encourage cooperation with their teen and learn to develop fair and effective discipline skills.

Two trained facilitators will guide participants to help build understanding and communication among all members of the family. The course teaches constructive skills proven to lessen drug and alcohol abuse in youth, school and homework problems, delinquency and other problem behaviors, as well as family conflict.
All participants will receive a Parenting Teens Wisely workbook, a parent resource packet, and a certificate of completion. Snacks will also be provided.
Space is limited. By calling BAPC at 802-257-2175 or contact bapcprogram@yahoo.com. This workshop is presented by BAPC in collaboration Windham County Partnership for Success funded by Vermont Department of Health.

A NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE

Vermont Health Connect:  
        As of January 1, 2014, federal law required all Americans to have health insurance.  We all have until March 15th to sign up for health insurance.        
        Many Vermonters are eligible for public programs or financial assistance to help pay for insurance through Vermont Health Connect at   
healthconnect.vermont.gov/
        Dental and vision coverage is included in medical plans for children up to age 21.