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SCHOOL INFO:
PSAT:
Resume and Interview Skill Workshop:
On Wednesday, October 29th there will be a Resume Writing Workshop for anyone interested. Thursday, October 30th there will be an Interview Skill Workshop in Preparation for the Career Expo at Brattleboro High School on Monday, November 10th. Please see Phoebe or Nika if interested.
Sophomores and Juniors:
“Try a Major Day” at Vermont Tech’s Williston Campus on Friday, November 14th. This is not a typical “tour the campus day.” It's a day when sophomores and juniors will participate and interact with a major program they’re interested in learning more about.
A sampling of the major activities, agenda for the day and individual registration information may be found at: www.vtc.edu/tamd
Programs available at the Williston Campus Try a Major Day: Aviation, Business, Computer and Information Systems, Dental, Electrical, Computer and Electromechanical Technology, Nursing & Respiratory Therapy
College Representative Visits:
The schedule for college rep visits so far this year is as follows:
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
“Paying for College” Workshops:
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) will offer free workshops at local high schools to help families plan how to pay for college and training after high school.
November 18th Leland and Gray UHS Library 6:30 p.m.
If you cannot attend this session, visit www.vsac.org/schedule for other local sessions.
7th Grader Parents & Guardians:
You can find a link to the 7th Grade Homework Chart on the Leland & Gray homepage. It is the first option under the "Teacher Web Pages" menu: https://sites.google.com/a/lelandandgray.org/7th-grade-class/
Please contact Johanna Liskowsky-Doak, Rence Ricohermoso, Amanda Dixon or Joe Towle with any questions!
Please contact Johanna Liskowsky-Doak, Rence Ricohermoso, Amanda Dixon or Joe Towle with any questions!
Guests from Mongolia:
The students and teachers from the Arts College of Inner Mongolia University arrive at Leland and Gray next Wednesday!
There is a bonfire/welcome party at the Rick Jones/Carol Bailey residence in South Wardsboro on Friday, the 17th. Counselors from the summer programs plus students who participated in one or both of those camps are welcome to participate. Bring your instruments and a dish of some sort. Email Tom at: tconnor@lelandandgray.org for details.
There is a square dance in Dutton Gym to which everyone is invited on Saturday, October 18 from 7:30 to 10:00 with Jill Newton and the Turkey Mountain Window Smashers!! There is no admission charge but if you would like to bring a gallon of cider or some cupcakes, it would be appreciated! All students, teachers and community members are welcome to attend!
There is a bonfire/welcome party at the Rick Jones/Carol Bailey residence in South Wardsboro on Friday, the 17th. Counselors from the summer programs plus students who participated in one or both of those camps are welcome to participate. Bring your instruments and a dish of some sort. Email Tom at: tconnor@lelandandgray.org for details.
There is a square dance in Dutton Gym to which everyone is invited on Saturday, October 18 from 7:30 to 10:00 with Jill Newton and the Turkey Mountain Window Smashers!! There is no admission charge but if you would like to bring a gallon of cider or some cupcakes, it would be appreciated! All students, teachers and community members are welcome to attend!
AFTER SCHOOL INFO:
Late Bus:
A few reminders regarding the Late Bus. Next week Wednesday, October 15th will be the last day the Late Bus is running. It will resume running on Monday, November 3rd.
Also, if you leave campus, you cannot take the Late Bus and a parent/guardian must pick you up. Once you have left campus, you cannot return to campus and take the Late Bus.
Also, if you leave campus, you cannot take the Late Bus and a parent/guardian must pick you up. Once you have left campus, you cannot return to campus and take the Late Bus.
After School Programs:
Remember that HEY! Help and Peer Tutoring are happening after school and it is important you arrive by 3pm. The same applies for After School Activities. Please arrive on time and remember that you will not be allowed to enter the school on A Level after 3pm. We look forward to seeing you at the After School Activities.
Rocktoberfest 2014:
Rocktoberfest 2014, an All-School Outdoor Dance and Bonfire, is happening TONIGHT, October 10, 2014 from 7:00 - 10:00
COMMUNITY INFO:
Guiding Good Choices Parent Education Series:
The goal of the Guiding Good Choices program is to prevent substance abuse among teens by teaching parents of preteens and younger adolescents the skills they need to improve family communication and family bonding. The program draws on extensive research that demonstrates the critical importance of bonding in reducing or inhibiting adolescent participation in antisocial behaviors.
During the course of the Guiding Good Choices program, parents will learn specific strategies to help their children avoid drug use and other adolescent problem behaviors, and develop into healthy adults. Parents will learn to set clear family guidelines on drugs, as well as learn and practice skills to strengthen family bonds, help their children develop healthy behaviors, and increase children's involvement in the family.
Since there is clear evidence that the child-rearing practices, attitudes, values, and behaviors of parents influence whether their children will use drugs, the Guiding Good Choices program is designed for parents. Education that begins during the preteen years and early adolescence is key for helping parents reduce their child's risk for drug use as a teen.
Truck Needed:
Karen Meyer, Coordinator of Winter Sports, is looking for someone to bring skis and snowboards to Stratton during winter sports. If interested, please email Karen at: kmeyer@lelandandgray.org
ATHLETICS:
Basketball:
Winter Sports are right around the corner and it's important everyone interested marks their calendars for the start dates for basketball:
Boys and Girls HS Basketball 1st day to practice is November 17th
Boys and Girls MS Basketball 1st day to practice is December 1st.
Remember, with every season, there will be a Parent/Player/Coach/Concussion Meeting within the first 2 weeks of the start of the season.
Confirmation of date soon to follow...
Go Rebels!
Boys and Girls HS Basketball 1st day to practice is November 17th
Boys and Girls MS Basketball 1st day to practice is December 1st.
Remember, with every season, there will be a Parent/Player/Coach/Concussion Meeting within the first 2 weeks of the start of the season.
Confirmation of date soon to follow...
Go Rebels!
Upcoming Athletic Games:
Please check Digital Sports and the L&G homepage for any schedule updates.
| Day | Date | Time | Event | Sport | H/A | Opponent/Title | Facility | Result | Bus Depart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 10/10/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (V) | H | Vs. Mill River Union | Soccer Field | ||
| Fri | 10/10/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (JV) | H | Vs. Windsor Jr/Sr | Soccer Field | ||
| Fri | 10/10/14 | 5:00PM | Tournament | Boys (7th-8th White) | A | TVMS Tournament | Twin Valley MS | 3:30 PM | |
| Sat | 10/11/14 | 2:00PM | Game | Girls (JV) | H | Vs. Bellows Falls Union | Soccer Field | ||
| Sat | 10/11/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (V) | H | Vs. Bellows Falls Union | Soccer Field | ||
| Sat | 10/11/14 | 6:00PM | Tournament | Boys (7th-8th White) | A | TVMS Tournament | Twin Valley MS | 7:45:00 AM | |
| Mon | 10/13/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (V) | A | @ Windsor Jr/Sr | HS soccer field | 1:45 PM | |
| Tue | 10/14/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) | A | @ Putney Middle School | TBD | 3:00 PM | |
| Tue | 10/14/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) | H | Vs. Putney Middle School | TBD | ||
| Tue | 10/14/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (V) | H | Vs. Woodstock Union | Soccer Field | ||
| Wed | 10/15/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (JV) | H | Vs. Sharon Academy | Soccer Field | ||
| Wed | 10/15/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (JV) | H | Vs. Sharon Academy | Soccer Field | ||
| Thu | 10/16/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) | A | @ Dummerston Middle School | TBD | 3:00 PM | |
| Fri | 10/17/14 | 6:00PM | Game | Girls (V) | A | @ Arlington Memorial | Arl. Park | 3:45 PM | |
| Mon | 10/20/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (JV) | H | Vs. Mt. Anthony | Soccer Field | ||
| Mon | 10/20/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (JV) | H | Vs. Mt. Anthony | Soccer Field | ||
| Mon | 10/20/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) | A | @ Dummerston Middle School | TBD | 3:00 PM | |
| Tue | 10/21/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) | H | Vs. Kurn Hattin Homes | TBD | ||
| Tue | 10/21/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (7th-8th White) | A | @ Kurn Hattin Homes | TBD | 2:45 PM | |
| Wed | 10/21/14 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (V) | VPA Playdowns | TBD | |||
| Wed | 10/21/14 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (V) | VPA Playdowns | TBD | |||
| Thu | 10/22/14 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (V) | VPA Playdowns | TBD | |||
| Thu | 10/22/14 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (V) | VPA Playdowns | TBD | |||
| Thu | 10/23/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) | H | Vs. Walpole Middle School | TBD | ||
| Thu | 10/23/14 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) | H | Vs. Walpole Middle School | TBD | ||
| Fri | 10/23/14 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (V) | VPA Quarterfinals | TBD | |||
| Fri | 10/23/14 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (V) | VPA Quarterfinals | TBD | |||
| Sat | 10/24/14 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (V) | VPA Quarterfinals | TBD | |||
| Sat | 10/24/14 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (V) | VPA Quarterfinals | TBD | |||
| Tue | 10/28/14 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (V) | VPA Semifinals | TBD | |||
| Tue | 10/28/14 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (V) | VPA Semifinals | TBD | |||
| Tue | 10/28/14 | 4:15PM | Game | Girls (8TH) | H | Vs. Westmoreland Middle School | TBD | ||
| Tue | 10/28/14 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (8TH) | H | Vs. Westmoreland Middle School | TBD | ||
| Sat | 11/01/14 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (V) | VPA State Finals | TBD | |||
| Sat | 11/01/14 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (V) | VPA State Finals | TBD |
