SCHOOL INFO:
Reminder:
School Picture Day is Tuesday, September 23rd.7th Grader Parents & Guardians:
Please ask your child about their Field
Trip Permission Form! They are due back to school by Friday, 9/19. Please email jliskowsky-doak@lelandandgray.
PSAT:
PSAT:
All students in grades 10 & 11 are encouraged to sign up for the PSAT which will be administered on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at Leland & Gray. The cost is $14 and the sign-up sheet is in the main office. Practice booklets should be picked up at sign up. This is a great practice test for the SAT. Any questions, please see Mary Martin, Sarah Grasso or Ms. Z.
College Representative Visits:
College Representative Visits:
The schedule for
college rep visits so far this year is as follows:
UVM-Sept. 16 @ 10:15am Southern Vermont College-Sept. 17 @ 9:30am
College of Saint Joseph- Sept. 19 @ 9:00am Keene State College- Sept. 22, @ 11:30am
Green Mt. College- Sept. 29, @ 10:45am University of New England- Sept. 29 at 1pm
Mass College of Liberal Arts- Oct. 2 @1:30pm Lyndon State College- Oct. 17 @ 9:00am
Bard College-Oct. 21 @11:30am Castleton State College- Nov. 7 @ 9:30am
Bryant College- Nov. 7 @1:00pm
UVM-Sept. 16 @ 10:15am Southern Vermont College-Sept. 17 @ 9:30am
College of Saint Joseph- Sept. 19 @ 9:00am Keene State College- Sept. 22, @ 11:30am
Green Mt. College- Sept. 29, @ 10:45am University of New England- Sept. 29 at 1pm
Mass College of Liberal Arts- Oct. 2 @1:30pm Lyndon State College- Oct. 17 @ 9:00am
Bard College-Oct. 21 @11:30am Castleton State College- Nov. 7 @ 9:30am
Bryant College- Nov. 7 @1:00pm
Leland & Gray Fall Parent Conferences
Fall Parent Conferences are October 16, 2014. Please e-mail Patty and let her know your student’s name, grade and what time you would like your conference to start and she will do her best to schedule your conference based on your preference. Patty will e-mail you back the week of September 22nd.
A Note From the School Nurse:
Each year the Brattleboro Reformer Christmas Stocking distributes warm winter outerwear to all local children ages 0 to 15 if they meet the financial eligibility.
Any parent who would like a Reformer Christmas Stocking application, please call Arlene Hanson, L&G School Nurse, at 802-365-7355 X126 or email at ahanson@lelandandgray.org to request one. All applications must be returned to Arlene by October 7th; self-referrals are not accepted by the Christmas Stocking Committee.
Women Can Do!:
Women Can Do! is a one-day career immersion experience for 9-12th grade girls from across Vermont.
Hands-on
workshops are led mostly by women who are professionals in the skilled trades
or science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
At Women
Can Do girls may operate an excavator, weld, climb a fire ladder, build a
robot, design a 3D model, create an online game, wield a chainsaw, extract DNA
from cells, or change a tire.
More than
35 workshops highlight careers in architecture and engineering, computer
programming, green energy, natural resources, public safety and health,
communications, trades, and other non-traditional careers for women.
If you would like to attend this FREE fun-filled day on Thursday,
October 16th, at Vermont Technical College, please see Mrs. Jones, for a
registration form.
Guest Speaker:
On September 26th, Ed Gerety will be coming to Leland and Gray to talk about leadership and growth. Ed graduate from the University of New Hampshire where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. At 22 years of age he established his own business dedicated to helping others develop as leaders and reach out and make a difference. Since that time he has shared his powerful message in all 50 states, Canada, and Europe. He is the author and co-author of five books on the topics of leadership and personal development.
On September 26th, Ed Gerety will be coming to Leland and Gray to talk about leadership and growth. Ed graduate from the University of New Hampshire where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. At 22 years of age he established his own business dedicated to helping others develop as leaders and reach out and make a difference. Since that time he has shared his powerful message in all 50 states, Canada, and Europe. He is the author and co-author of five books on the topics of leadership and personal development.
There
will be a sixty minute presentation starting at 9:10. Community members are
invited to the 9:10 presentation. Parents please come to his workshops in the
afternoon with your student, times to be announced.
Watch his video here! and for more information contact Jaclyn
Hamilton
AFTER SCHOOL INFO:
After School Snack/Dinner:
Starting Monday, September 15th After School Snack will be a more substantial amount of food – a meal, which will be free for everyone! Come enjoy some food and take advantage of this great opportunity for the L&G Community.
Late Bus:
Leland and Gray's after-school late bus will begin running on Monday, September 15th. The bus runs most weeks Monday through Thursday at 4:30pm until the end of May 2015 leaving from A Level. There is no bus on Fridays, early-release days, or winter activities days. The Late Bus does not run every week that school is in session. Please see the schedule below.
Below are the dates the late bus will be
available.
Monday, Sept. 15 - Thursday, Oct. 16
Monday, Nov. 3 - Thursday, Dec. 11
Monday, Jan. 5 - Thursday, Feb 12
Monday, Mar. 2 - Thursday, Apr. 9
Monday, Apr. 27 - Thursday, May 28
Monday, Sept. 15 - Thursday, Oct. 16
Monday, Nov. 3 - Thursday, Dec. 11
Monday, Jan. 5 - Thursday, Feb 12
Monday, Mar. 2 - Thursday, Apr. 9
Monday, Apr. 27 - Thursday, May 28
Please make
alternative transportation arrangements for the dates the bus is not available.
After School Programs:
After School programs will begin on Monday, September 15th. The offerings including Ukulele, Computer Refurbishing, Jr. Iron Chef, Set Building & Construction, Dungeons & Dragons, Biking, LGTV, Ultimate Frisbee, Badminton, CLEA & GSA. Information can be found here. Please stop by Phoebe’s desk to register or fill out the registration form found here and return it to Phoebe. We look forward to seeing you next week!
Also, remember
HEY! Help has started and runs the following times: Mon-Fri 7:15-7:45 in the Library and Mon - Thurs
2:45-4:15, Mon in A11, Tues-Thurs in the Library.
After School Programs: Jr. Iron Chef:
Do you like to cook? Can you create a meal from available ingredients? Do you like to eat? If so, come join the 2014 winning Jr. Iron Chef (JIC) team and be a part of next spring's winning team! Jr. Iron Chef will be having an organizational meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23,at 2:45 pm in the FACS room. Come learn what JIC is all about and help develop the recipe that will win the competition again this year. See Mrs. Jones for more information.
High School Dance:
Friday, September 19, 7 - 9 PM in the Dutton Gym to celebrate coming back to school, and to say "Adiós " to the Spanish students who will be at L&G during the week. The cost is $3.00, which includes free snacks. Beverages can be purchased for $1. (The dance is for grades 9 - 12.)
COMMUNITY INFO:
West Townshend Farmers’ Market:
Every Friday until October 10th from 4-7, rain or shine, the Farmers’ Market will be held at the West Townshend Country Store. Local vendors and musicians will be at the Market; this week there will be live music from local musicians Michael Donahue, Bob Naess and Sally Newton.
Every Friday until October 10th from 4-7, rain or shine, the Farmers’ Market will be held at the West Townshend Country Store. Local vendors and musicians will be at the Market; this week there will be live music from local musicians Michael Donahue, Bob Naess and Sally Newton.
West
River Valley Thrives
You are invited to join our partnership meeting on Thursday September 18 at 4pm in the Heins Building of Grace Cottage. We will be sharing about our work and creating a networking opportunity for those passionate about the health and well being of young people in our community. We will have a time to eat and mingle as we share the harvest of the month, apples - bring your favorite dish that features apples if you like.
For more information contact Julia Hampton at 802-365-4700 or wrvtdirector@gmail.com
ATHLETICS:
UPCOMING ATHLETIC
GAMES
Please check Digital Sports and the L&G homepage for any schedule updates.
Please check Digital Sports and the L&G homepage for any schedule updates.
Date
|
Time
|
Sport
|
H/A
|
Opponent/Title
|
Bus Departs
|
9/12/2014
|
4:30PM
|
Boys (V)
|
H
|
Vs. Proctor
|
|
9/12/2014
|
4:30PM
|
Girls (V)
|
H
|
Vs. Arlington Memorial
|
|
9/15/2014
|
4:30PM
|
Boys (V)
|
H
|
Vs. Green Mountain
|
|
9/15/2014
|
6:00PM
|
Girls (V)
|
A
|
@ Twin Valley Middle High School
|
3:45 PM
|
9/16/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (8TH)
|
A
|
@ Kurn Hattin Homes
|
2:45 PM
|
9/16/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (7th-8th White)
|
H
|
Vs. Kurn Hattin Homes
|
|
9/17/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (jv)
|
A
|
@ Burr and Burton
|
2:15 PM
|
9/17/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (JV)
|
A
|
@ Burr and Burton
|
2:15 PM
|
9/17/2014
|
4:30PM
|
Girls (V)
|
H
|
Vs. Fair Haven Union
|
|
9/18/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (8TH)
|
A
|
@ Hinsdale High School
|
|
9/18/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (7th-8th Green)
|
A
|
@ Hinsdale High School
|
2:45 PM
|
9/18/2014
|
4:30PM
|
Boys (V)
|
H
|
Vs. Springfield High School
|
|
9/18/2014
|
4:30PM
|
Boys (JV)
|
H
|
Vs. Springfield High School
|
|
9/20/2014
|
9:00AM
|
Boys (7TH)
|
A
|
@ Bellows Falls Middle School
|
7:45 AM
|
9/22/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (7TH)
|
A
|
@ WINCHESTER SCHOOL
|
|
9/22/2014
|
4:30PM
|
Boys (JV)
|
A
|
@ Brattleboro Union
|
2:45 PM
|
9/22/2014
|
4:30PM
|
Girls (JV-B)
|
A
|
@ Brattleboro Union
|
2:45 PM
|
9/22/2014
|
4:30PM
|
Boys (V)
|
A
|
@ Green Mountain
|
2:30 PM
|
9/23/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (8TH)
|
H
|
Vs. Putney Middle School
|
|
9/23/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (8TH)
|
A
|
@ Putney Middle School
|
3:00 PM
|
9/23/2014
|
4:30PM
|
Boys (V)
|
H
|
Vs. Windsor Jr/Sr
|
|
9/23/2014
|
6:00PM
|
Girls (V)
|
A
|
@ Black River
|
2:15 PM
|
9/24/2014
|
4:15PM
|
Boys (7th-8th White)
|
A
|
@ Brattleboro Union
|
3:15 PM
|
9/24/2014
|
4:30PM
|
Boys (JV)
|
A
|
@ Twin Valley Middle High School
|
2:30 PM
|
9/24/2014
|
4:30PM
|
Girls (JV)
|
A
|
@ Twin Valley Middle High School
|
2:30 PM
|
9/25/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (8TH)
|
A
|
@ Walpole Middle School
|
3:00 PM
|
9/25/2014
|
5:15PM
|
Boys (8TH)
|
A
|
@ Walpole Middle School
|
3:00 PM
|
9/26/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (JV-B)
|
H
|
Vs. Burr and Burton
|
|
9/26/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (JV-B)
|
H
|
Vs. Burr and Burton
|
|
9/26/2014
|
4:30PM
|
Girls (V)
|
A
|
@ Green Mountain
|
2:45 PM
|
9/26/2014
|
4:30PM
|
Boys (V)
|
A
|
@ Proctor
|
1:45 PM
|
9/26/2014
|
7:30PM
|
Girls (8TH)
|
H
|
TVMS Tournament
|
6:00 PM
|
9/27/2014
|
6:00PM
|
Girls (8TH)
|
H
|
TVMS Tournament
|
4:30 PM
|
9/29/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (V)
|
A
|
@ Bellows Falls Union High School
|
2:15 PM
|
9/29/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (JV)
|
A
|
@ Bellows Falls Union High School
|
2:15 PM
|
9/30/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (V)
|
A
|
@ Stratton Mountain School
|
2:15 PM
|
9/30/2014
|
4:15PM
|
Boys (7th-8th Purple)
|
H
|
Vs. Brattleboro Union
|
|
10/1/2014
|
3:45PM
|
Girls (8TH)
|
A
|
@ Westmoreland Middle School
|
2:15 PM
|
10/1/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (JV)
|
H
|
Vs. Brattleboro Union
|
|
10/1/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (V)
|
H
|
Vs. Brattleboro Union
|
|
10/1/2014
|
5:00PM
|
Boys (8TH)
|
A
|
@ Westmoreland Middle School
|
2:15 PM
|
10/2/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (V)
|
H
|
Vs. Brattleboro Union
|
|
10/2/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (JV)
|
H
|
Vs. Brattleboro Union
|
|
10/2/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (MS)
|
A
|
@ Green Mountain
|
2:45 PM
|
10/3/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (JV)
|
H
|
Vs. Twin Valley
|
|
10/3/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (JV)
|
H
|
Vs. Twin Valley
|
|
10/6/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (V)
|
A
|
@ Windsor Jr/Sr
|
1:45 PM
|
10/6/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (7th-8th Green)
|
H
|
Vs. Hinsdale High School
|
|
10/6/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (7TH)
|
H
|
Vs. WINCHESTER SCHOOL
|
|
10/6/2014
|
5:15PM
|
Girls (8TH)
|
H
|
Vs. Hinsdale High School
|
2:45 PM
|
10/7/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (8TH)
|
H
|
Vs. Marlborough Middle School
|
|
10/7/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (8TH)
|
H
|
Vs. Marlborough Middle School
|
|
10/8/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (V)
|
A
|
@ Springfield High School
|
2:00 PM
|
10/8/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (V)
|
H
|
Vs. Twin Valley
|
|
10/8/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (MS)
|
H
|
Vs. Green Mountain
|
|
10/8/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (JV)
|
A
|
@ Springfield High School
|
2:00 PM
|
10/9/2014
|
3:45PM
|
Boys (8TH)
|
A
|
@ Chesterfield Middle School
|
2:30 PM
|
10/9/2014
|
5:00PM
|
Girls (8TH)
|
A
|
@ Chesterfield Middle School
|
2:30 PM
|
10/10/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (V)
|
H
|
Vs. Mill River Union
|
|
10/10/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (JV)
|
H
|
Vs. Windsor Jr/Sr
|
|
10/10/2014
|
6:00PM
|
Boys (7th-8th White)
|
H
|
TVMS Tournament
|
4:30 PM
|
10/11/2014
|
2:00PM
|
Girls (JV)
|
H
|
Vs. Bellows Falls Union
|
|
10/11/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (V)
|
H
|
Vs. Bellows Falls Union
|
|
10/11/2014
|
6:00PM
|
Boys (7th-8th White)
|
H
|
TVMS Tournament
|
7:45:00 AM
|
10/14/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (8TH)
|
H
|
Vs. Putney Middle School
|
|
10/14/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (8TH)
|
A
|
@ Putney Middle School
|
3:00 PM
|
10/14/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (V)
|
H
|
Vs. Woodstock Union
|
|
10/15/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (JV)
|
H
|
Vs. Sharon Academy
|
|
10/15/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (JV)
|
H
|
Vs. Sharon Academy
|
|
10/16/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (8TH)
|
A
|
@ Dummerston Middle School
|
3:00 PM
|
10/17/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (V)
|
A
|
@ Arlington Memorial
|
2:00 PM
|
10/20/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (JV)
|
H
|
Vs. Mt. Anthony
|
|
10/20/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (JV)
|
H
|
Vs. Mt. Anthony
|
|
10/20/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (8TH)
|
A
|
@ Dummerston Middle School
|
3:00 PM
|
10/21/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (8TH)
|
H
|
Vs. Kurn Hattin Homes
|
|
10/21/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (7th-8th White)
|
A
|
@ Kurn Hattin Homes
|
|
10/22/2014
|
TBA
|
Boys (V)
|
H
|
VPA Playdowns
|
|
10/22/2014
|
TBA
|
Girls (V)
|
H
|
VPA Playdowns
|
|
10/23/2014
|
TBA
|
Girls (V)
|
H
|
VPA Playdowns
|
|
10/23/2014
|
TBA
|
Boys (V)
|
H
|
VPA Playdowns
|
|
10/23/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Boys (8TH)
|
H
|
Vs. Walpole Middle School
|
|
10/23/2014
|
4:00PM
|
Girls (8TH)
|
H
|
Vs. Walpole Middle School
|
