Thursday, April 10, 2014

Friday Notes 4-11-14

LELAND AND GRAY ATHLETICS
Please check the athletic calendar on the school website for the many changes to the High School baseball and softball schedules. If you have any questions please email me at mtesto@lelandandgray.org

6th ANNUAL L&G SPRING BASEBALL CLINIC
Mr. Russell and Mr. Testo will be hosting a spring baseball clinic on April 14th and 15th from 8:30am-12pm. The clinic is for boys and girls grades 1-6 and boys’ grades 7-12.
The focus of the 2 day clinic will be the following:
  1. Proper throwing/pitching
  2. Hitting drills
  3. Infield and Outfield Drills
  4. Catching drills
  5. Team play
Bring baseball equipment, sneakers, drink and a snack.

For registration or further questions, please contact Mr. Russell at 365-7355 x151 and/or Mr. Testo at x205.

Hope to see you there!!!

SPRING SPORTS TEAM PICTURES-***NEW DATE***
Pictures will happen for all spring teams on Wednesday April 28TH at 230pm. Student-athletes will be bringing forms home in the near future if you are interested in ordering pictures.

SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS
You wouldn't buy shoes before trying them on. You shouldn't pick a college major without trying it out!
Vermont Tech "Try a Major Day" 
Friday, April 18th, 2014 from 9am-2pm
Offering hands-on programs in Aviation, Diversified Agriculture, Engineering Technology, IT & Computer Engineering, Nursing & Allied Health, Veterinary Technology, and many more. 
To register and get more details, visit
www.vtc.edu/tryamajor

HEY! You!!
There are no After School programs and no Late Bus next week (April 14 – 18) during school vacation week.  The late bus will resume on Monday, April 21st and will run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (April 21 – 24).  For information on the late bus route and dates available for the 2013-2014 school year, please visit www.lelandandgray.org and click on late bus schedule.  

When school resumes on April 21st, look for HEY! Help Mon.- Fri. mornings (7:15-7:45AM) and Mon.- Thurs. afternoons (2:45- 4:15 PM). Reminder: HEY! Help PM begins at 2:45 PM sharp. It is a place to learn and work in the company of others who are learning and working. Students arriving after 2:45 will not be allowed to join the group unless they have a note explaining their late arrival.


After school on Monday April 21: SAT Prep Course for Juniors in A-9, CLEA Food Shelf, and HEY! Help in A-11. On Tuesday, April 22:  HEY! Help, Newspaper, Weight Training, D & D, RAMP, and Robotics.  On Wednesday, April 23: HEY! Help, SAT Prep Course, Ultimate Frisbee, D & D and new this week, Biking with Jason Sperling.  On Thursday, April 24: HEY! Help, CLEA, LGTV Station, Weight Training, and Theatrical Lighting Workshop in Dutton.  On Friday, April 25: the GSA will meet with Ms. DeBisschop in B-14.Coming soon:  Chinese Cooking, Ping Pong and a Babysitting course.

Student Counselors:  Please see Victoria for your session # 5 schedules.  Session 5 starts on Monday, April 28th.  Remember to check the HEY! website for updates on programs, and you can always ask Victoria Chertok for information or email her at afterschool@lelandandgray.org.

COLLEGE COUNSELING
The College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont would like to invite your students to apply to the grant-funded program, StarTalk Vermont. StarTalk Vermont is a one-week Chinese immersion residential summer program for high school students entering grades 10-12 from schools in New York, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts that are close to the Vermont boarder. The program will be held at the University of Vermont.

Program details:
Dates: August 2 to August 8, 2014
Location: The University of Vermont
Residential: Yes! Students stay on dorms, and eat on campus
Cost: The $200.00 tuition fee covers the cost of housing, meals, snacks, and learning materials.
Financial Scholarships: available
Deadline to apply: June 1, 2014
Application: http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/

For more information can be found on the program's webpage: http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/

L&G SOOCER CAMP-DATE CHANGES!!!
High School Boys and Girls grades 7-12 will now be July 14th –July 18th, so that players can now attend the Keene State Team Soccer Camp.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SEMI-FORMAL
**New Date**
May 24th
Old Hollywood Dance 
Middle School Student Council
7-10 
Dutton Gym 

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

A NOTE FROM MRS. JONES ABOUT PROM!!!
Do you want to go to the prom, but can't afford an expensive dress or tux rental. If so, go to the Thrift Shop in West Townshend. All dresses and tuxes are only $12.00. Look for the flyers around school or see Mrs. Jones for shop hours and more details.

DANCE on APRIL 11TH  RAISES AWARENESS about CHILDHOOD HUNGER
Brattleboro, VT—The public is invited to attend Youth Services’ substance-free dance party at the Headroom Stages in Brattleboro on April 11, from 7:00 -10:00 p.m.

The event, open to all ages, celebrates Global Youth Service Day by raising awareness about childhood hunger.  According to organizers, it promises to be a rockin’ evening featuring a variety of danceable music hosted by the DJ Manhole Cover. Local youth have helped organize the event, created flyers, posters, and artwork and are preparing the refreshments for the event.

This dance is part of Youth Services’ efforts to provide safe and fun places for youth to gather, a need identified in the year-long qualitative research study spearheaded by the agency several years ago, the Listening Project.  Partial funding for the dance comes from a grant from Youth Service America.

The idea of a fun event to raise awareness about childhood hunger is the brainchild of Youth Services’ Outreach staff Lashaunda Alley, Katarina Rayno and Rachel Forrett who helps give voice to young people’s issues and concerns, acting as liaisons between diverse youth populations and the primarily adult service provider community. The Youth Services program is one of several around the state that address in creative ways the needs of runaway or homeless youth and those living in difficult circumstances.

Admission is by donation. Bring a non-perishable food item to benefit local food shelves or a cash donation to benefit Youth Services’ outreach program.  For more information, contact Youth Services at (802) 257-0361 or visit www.youthservicesinc.org

A NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
The Ticks are Out!  The following is excerpted from the Vermont Department of Health publication, Be Tick Smart.  The entire document can be viewed at:
http://healthvermont.gov/prevent/zoonotic/tickborne/Tickborne_diseases.aspx

Lyme disease transmission can occur as long as ticks are active, which is typically from early spring through late fall. However, most infections in people happen in the spring and summer when the small nymphs are most active. Adult ticks can also transmit Lyme disease, but they are larger and easier to find and remove promptly. The tiny larvae cannot transmit Lyme disease.
Deer ticks can also transmit two other diseases called anaplasmosis and babesiosis, but they are much less common than Lyme disease.

How can I prevent Lyme disease?
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites.
While outdoors:
  • Avoid high grass and bushy areas as much as possible.
  • Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts to minimize skin exposure to ticks.
  • Tuck your pants into your socks to form a barrier to keep ticks out.
  • Wear light-colored clothing so you can easily see ticks on your clothing.
  • Check for ticks, looking particularly for what may look like nothing more than a new freckle or speck of dirt, and remove ticks promptly.
  • Use effective tick repellents on your skin or on your clothing.

When you come indoors:

  • Check your body for ticks, and check your children. Pay special attention to the head, armpits, and groin area. Remove ticks promptly.
  • Showering within a few hours of being outside may also be helpful.
  • Examine your gear and clothing. Put your clothes in the dryer on high heat for an hour to kill any remaining ticks.
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