Friday, November 7, 2014

Friday Notes 11-7-14

We appreciate your patience as we look for the most streamline and efficient way to distribute Friday Notes to the Leland & Gray community.  If you are not receiving Friday Notes by email and would like to or if you would like to be removed from the Friday Notes email list, please email fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org  Thank you.


SCHOOL INFO:


Update to the School Schedule:

Mon. 11/10 • Early release – Teacher in-service
Tue. 11/11 • No school – Veteran’s Day & teacher in-service
Wed. 11/12 • No school – Teacher in-service
Tue. 11/25 • No school for grade 7 only
Wed. - Fri. 11/26 - 11/28 • No school – Thanksgiving break


REMINDER:  “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.

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


7th Grade Community Night:

There will be a 7th grade Community Night on Thursday, November 13th at 4:30.  There will be fun activities and a free dinner provided by West River Valley Thrives.

Also, please remember: 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!


Fundraiser:

The Chinese Language Excursion Group is planning a Pizza Fundraiser on Sat Nov 22nd from 5 to 7 PM At the West Townshend Country Store and Cafe.

A suggested donation of $12.00 per pizza will help us raise monies for Visa's and transportation to/from the airport.

If you have not bought your raffle tickets (we plan to draw the winners on the 22nd) for a chance to win one of 17 prizes, see Ms Chen, Emma D, Luc D, Cameron R, Patrick M, Grace M, and Joel E for a ticket.  They are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00.   Thank you for your support.


Winter Sports:

The Winter Activity brochure has gone home.  Registrations for Winter Activities must be returned by Friday Nov. 14.

Some important notes:

If an activity requires an additional form (usually a liability waiver), the form must be returned with the Winter Activities registration.  (The forms are available in the activity room.)

If you are a member of The Boys & Girls Club, have a gym membership to Outer Limits, have a Mt. Snow Season Pass, or a Stratton Season Pass, you do not need to pay the activity fee, however, you are responsible for any transportation fees.

If you chose an activity other than JISP at Stratton (skiing or snowboarding), you can still purchase a Seasons Pass from Stratton for the $35.00. This pass would allow you to ski/snowboard on the JISP EXTRA DAYS.  You can not ski on the Wednesdays.  You must go to the Winter Activity you registered for.  In order to get your pass you must file the JISP Skiing or JISP Snowboarding paperwork and pay the fee by Friday, Nov 14.

Important note on fees:

If you need to pay with installments, NO PROBLEM.  Please pay the activity fee with registration and hold off on the transportation fee.  If you need some other arrangements, please let me know.  kmeyer@lelandandgray.org.

Seniors:

Information on Senior Pages in Yearbook:

Up to 4 pictures (including senior photo)
Digital format (email attachment preferred) noakes@lelandandgray.org or pictures on a cd
You may include 1 short quote… It must be accurate and appropriate.
Each student’s pictures and quotes must be handed in together (not piecemeal over the next few weeks)

If you do not want pictures and/or quotes please let Nika know.

Deadline: Tuesday, November 25th

Questions? See Nika

AFTER SCHOOL INFO:

Late Bus:

The late bus is currently running!


After School Snack:

Remember a more substantial After School Snack is available after school Monday - Thursday.


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 other HEY! 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.

We are currently offering the following activities:
Monday:  Ukulele, Computer Refurbishing and Weight Training (3-4)
Tuesdays:  Dungeons & Dragons, Set Building, Jr. Iron Chef and Open Gym in the Weight Room

Wednesdays:  LGTV, Frisbee and Weight Training (3-4)
Thursdays:  CLEA, Badminton and Open Gym in the Weight Room
Friday:  GSA


Leland & Gray Environmental Action Force:

Want to farm? 
Want to glean fields of excess produce to bring to the food shelf?
Want to reduce how much trash L&G generates?
Want to bring local produce to your cafeteria?
Want to make upcycled crafts with elementary students?
Want to watch movies on science, art, nature and other cool stuff?
Want to attend student summits to make our school more sustainable?

JOIN US!!
L.E.A.F. meets every Thursday during middle and high school lunch. See Ms. Davis or Ms. Nyzio


Leland & Gray Players:

Leland & Gray Players
Leland and Gray Union Middle/High School
PO Box 128, Townshend, Vermont  05353

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:    Ann Landenberger, 802.365.7355 x204, verbatim@svcable.net
DATE:             November 2, 2014
RE:                  Leland and Gray Players to present The Wizard of Oz

TOWNSHEND  The Leland and Gray Players open their 19th season with the musical, The Wizard of Oz, adapted for the stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company from the original MGM film. The original story is by L. Frank Baum and music is by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg.

A perennial family favorite, The Wizard of Oz tells of a quest for a better life over the rainbow; it is a testimony to the value of perseverance and of thoughtfulness, courage, and compassion.  Seeing it on a more complicated level, many scholars believe it is a story rife with political commentary on and satire about turn-of-the- last century’s socio-economic conditions.  In any case, the production promises to entertain with all the favorite characters and musical numbers from the ever-loved film.

The cast includes Leland and Gray students Alexa Litchfield as Dorothy; Madison Cannella, Wicked Witch; Nathaniel van Osdol, Scarecrow; Tino Benson, Tinman; Jesse Cannella, Lion; Gabrel Vanni-Phillips, Wizard; Jasmine Domenick; Glinda; Lela Winot and Nic Tolbert, Toto; Fairen Stark and Adam Culver, Guards; Vinnie Ferrizzi and Nastia Stevens, Uncle Henry and Auntie Em; Sarah Anderson, Skye Richardson, Veronica Stevens, Zoie Brooks, Fairen Stark,  Rebekah Winot  Madison Chase, Girls’ chorus; Sam Thibault and Julia Barton, Nikko and Sidekick; Kenny Cashman as Winkie.

Rounding out the cast as Munchkins, Winkies, Monkeys, and others are elementary school Players from throughout the district and several home-schooled students including: Addy Redden, Adler Pickering, Ainsley Meyer, Andrew Tolbert, Anna van Osdol, Annika Crego, Aubrey Goodband, Avarie Fitzpatrick, Camden Robinson, Catherine Shine, Christian Cannella, Dea Burrow, Delano Schmidt, Elsa Skarsten, Evelyn Swim, Fiona Scott, Grace Wright, Hope Thibault, Isabel McCarthy, Isabella Lynch, Izzy Jarvis Stores, Jasmine Wilkins, Joshua Ferrizzi, Kate Petty, Lillie Beshay, Lily Litchfield, Madison Chase, Madison Coolbeth, Marina Dion, Marley Felker, Mary McDonald, Mickaley Cutts, Raena Sanderson, Ruth Wright, Savannah Fitzpatrick, Stephen Shine, Sylvia Stark, Theo Kelloway, Weston Cutts, and Willa Redden.

Jesse Cannella is scene and costume designer; Tino Benson is costume and graphic designer; Sage Hall and Grant Cullen run sound; Nastia Stevens, Kenny Cashman, Anna-Cate Harrison and Trey Crego run lights.   Running crew captain is Olivia Reilly with Rachel Spence, Emily Thibault, Emily Stockwell, Haley Buffam, Sam Harrison, Natalie Cullen as crew.  

Dale Stevens is tech director; Caroline Rex-Waller is costumier; Ron Kelley is music director; Ann Landenberger is director.   Numerous parents have pitched in with ample time and talent.

Performances are Thursday, November 13  at 7; Friday, November 14 at 7:30 and Saturday, November 15  at 3 and 7:30; Sunday, November 16 at 3.  

Tickets are $9 for adults; $5 for students and seniors,  Group rates are available.  For more information, write verbatim@svcable.net.

Check out rehearsal pictures here!


COMMUNITY INFO:


West River Valley Thrives Community Forum:

West River Valley Thrives (WRVthrives) invites all community members to attend our Community Forum on November 20th (mark your calendar!).

For more information contact Julia Hampton at 365-4700 or wrvtdirector@gmail.com


ATHLETICS:


Basketball and Snowboarding:

Winter Sports Parent/Player/Coach Mtg for MS and HS will be on Thursday November 20 at 6pm in the Main Gym. This includes all students 7-12 that are interested in playing basketball or snowboarding.


Basketball:

Girls Open Gym  will be running on 11/9 and 11/12 starting at 2:45pm

Boys Open Gym will be running on 11/11 and 11/13  starting at 6pm

Tryouts will Begin for Boys and Girls HS Basketball on Monday November 17th with the following schedule:

Girls HS Tryouts (9-12 grade) from November 17th to November 19th  4:30-6:30pm Main Gym

Boys HS Tryouts (9-12 grade) from November 17th to November 19th 6:30-8:30pm Main Gym

Boys and Girls MS Basketball tryouts will begin on December 1st at 2:45-4:15pm in the Main Gym and Dutton


Upcoming Schedule:


DayDateTimeEventSportH/AOpponent/TitleFacilityResultBus Depart
Mon11/24/145:30PMScrimmageBoys (V)A@ Springfield High SchoolRMS Dressel Gym3:45 PM
Mon11/24/145:30PMScrimmageBoys (JV)A@ Springfield High SchoolRMS Dressel Gym3:45 PM
Mon12/01/145:00PMScrimmageGirls (V)HVs. Hinsdale High SchoolL&G Gym
Mon12/01/146:30PMScrimmageBoys (V)HVs. Hinsdale High SchoolL&G Gym
Wed12/03/145:30PMGameGirls (JV)A@ Springfield High SchoolRMS Dressel Gym3:45 PM
Wed12/03/147:00PMGameGirls (V)A@ Springfield High SchoolRMS Dressel Gym3:45 PM
Sat12/06/141:00PMGameBoys (JV)HVs. HartfordL&G Gym
Sat12/06/142:30PMGameBoys (V)HVs. HartfordL&G Gym
Tue12/09/143:30PMGameGirls (8TH)A@ Kurn Hattin HomesTBD2:15 PM
Tue12/09/144:00PMGameGirls (MS)A@ Keene AthleticsKeene MS Gym2:30 PM
Tue12/09/144:45PMGameBoys (8TH)A@ Kurn Hattin HomesTBD2:15 PM
Tue12/09/145:15PMGameBoys (MS)A@ Keene AthleticsKeene MS Gym2:30 PM
Tue12/09/145:30PMGameBoys (JV)HVs. Arlington MemorialL&G Gym
Tue12/09/147:00PMGameBoys (V)HVs. Arlington MemorialL&G Gym
Thu12/11/144:00PMGameGirls (7TH)HVs. Walpole Middle SchoolL&G Gym
Thu12/11/144:00PMGameBoys (7TH)HVs. Walpole Middle SchoolL&G Gym
Thu12/11/145:30PMGameGirls (JV)A@ Windsor Jr/SrTBD3:30 PM
Thu12/11/147:00PMGameGirls (V)A@ Windsor Jr/SrTBD3:30 PM
Mon12/15/145:30PMGameGirls (JV)A@ Otter Valley UnionTBD3:15 PM
Mon12/15/147:00PMGameGirls (V)A@ Otter Valley UnionTBD3:15 PM
Tue12/16/144:00PMGameGirls (MS)A@ Green MountainGr.Mountain2:45 PM
Tue12/16/144:00PMGameGirls (8TH)HVs. Putney Middle SchoolL&G Gym
Tue12/16/145:15PMGameBoys (MS)A@ Green MountainGr.Mountain2:45 PM
Tue12/16/145:15PMGameBoys (8TH)HVs. Putney Middle SchoolL&G Gym
Wed12/17/145:30PMGameBoys (JV)A@ Woodstock UnionTBD3:15 PM
Wed12/17/147:00PMGameBoys (V)A@ Woodstock UnionDailey Gym3:15 PM
Fri12/19/144:00PMGameGirls (8TH)HVs. Dummerston Middle SchoolL&G Gym
Fri12/19/145:15PMGameBoys (8TH)HVs. Dummerston Middle SchoolL&G Gym
Sat12/20/14TBATournamentGirls (V)HZero Gravity Tournament-Keene State CollegeKeene State College
Sun12/21/14TBATournamentGirls (V)HZero Gravity Tournament-Keene State CollegeKeene State College
Mon12/22/14TBATournamentGirls (V)HZero Gravity Tournament-Keene State CollegeKeene State College
Mon12/22/145:30PMGameBoys (JV)HVs. Brattleboro UnionL&G Gym
Mon12/22/147:00PMGameBoys (V)HVs. Brattleboro UnionL&G Gym
Tue12/23/14TBATournamentGirls (V)HZero Gravity Tournament-KSC (Snow Date)Keene State College
Sat12/27/14TBATournamentBoys (V)HKSC Zero Gravity Holiday TournamentKeene State College
Mon12/29/14TBATournamentBoys (V)HKSC Zero Gravity Holiday TournamentKeene State College
Tue12/30/14TBATournamentBoys (V)HKSC Zero Gravity Holiday TournamentKeene State College
Tue12/30/146:00PMGameGirls (V)HVs. Woodstock UnionTBD
Fri1/02/155:30PMGameGirls (JV)HVs. Otter Valley UnionTBD
Fri1/02/157:00PMGameGirls (V)HVs. Otter Valley UnionTBD
Sat1/03/151:00PMGameBoys (JV)HVs. Green MountainL&G Gym
Sat1/03/152:30PMGameBoys (V)HVs. Green MountainL&G Gym
Mon1/05/154:00PMGameGirls (MS)HVs. Green MountainL&G Gym
Mon1/05/155:15PMGameBoys (MS)HVs. Green MountainL&G Gym
Tue1/06/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH)HVs. Kurn Hattin HomesL&G Gym
Tue1/06/155:15PMGameGirls (8TH)HVs. Kurn Hattin HomesL&G Gym
Tue1/06/155:30PMGameGirls (JV)A@ West RutlandTBD3:15 PM
Tue1/06/157:00PMGameGirls (V)A@ West RutlandTBD3:15 PM
Thu1/08/154:00PMGameGirls (8TH)HVs. Hinsdale High SchoolTBD
Thu1/08/155:15PMGameBoys (8TH)HVs. Hinsdale High SchoolTBD
Fri1/09/155:30PMGameGirls (JV)A@ Twin Valley Middle High SchoolTwin Valley HS3:45 PM
Fri1/09/157:00PMGameGirls (V)A@ Twin Valley Middle High SchoolTwin Valley HS3:45 PM
Sat1/10/151:00PMGameBoys (JV)A@ PoultneyTBD10:30 AM
Sat1/10/152:30PMGameBoys (V)A@ PoultneyTBD10:30 AM
Mon1/12/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH)A@ Putney Middle SchoolTBD2:45 PM
Mon1/12/154:00PMGameGirls (MS)A@ Black RiverTBD2:15 PM
Mon1/12/155:15PMGameBoys (MS)A@ Black RiverTBD2:15 PM
Mon1/12/155:15PMGameGirls (8TH)A@ Putney Middle SchoolTBD2:45 PM
Mon1/12/155:30PMGameGirls (JV)HVs. Bellows Falls UnionL&G Gym
Mon1/12/157:00PMGameGirls (V)HVs. Bellows Falls UnionL&G Gym
Tue1/13/154:00PMGameGirls (8TH)HVs. Walpole Middle SchoolL&G Gym
Tue1/13/155:15PMGameBoys (8TH)HVs. Walpole Middle SchoolL&G Gym
Thu1/15/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH)HVs. Chesterfield Middle SchoolL&G Gym
Thu1/15/155:15PMGameGirls (8TH)HVs. Chesterfield Middle SchoolL&G Gym
Thu1/15/155:30PMGameGirls (JV)A@ PoultneyTBD3:15 PM
Thu1/15/157:00PMGameGirls (V)A@ PoultneyTBD3:15 PM
Fri1/16/154:00PMGameBoys (7TH)HVs. Brattleboro UnionL&G Gym
Fri1/16/155:15PMGameGirls (7TH)HVs. Brattleboro UnionL&G Gym
Fri1/16/155:30PMGameBoys (JV)A@ West RutlandTBD3:15 PM
Fri1/16/157:00PMGameBoys (V)A@ West RutlandTBD3:15 PM
Tue1/20/154:00PMGameGirls (8TH)A@ Marlborough Middle SchoolMarlborough NH2:15 PM
Tue1/20/155:15PMGameBoys (8TH)A@ Marlborough Middle SchoolMarlborough NH2:15 PM
Tue1/20/155:30PMGameGirls (JV)HVs. Springfield High SchoolL&G Gym
Tue1/20/157:00PMGameGirls (V)HVs. Springfield High SchoolL&G Gym
Wed1/21/155:30PMGameBoys (JV)HVs. Otter Valley UnionL&G Gym
Wed1/21/157:00PMGameBoys (V)HVs. Otter Valley UnionL&G Gym
Thu1/22/154:00PMGameGirls (MS)HVs. Keene Middle SchoolL&G Gym
Thu1/22/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH)A@ Westmoreland Middle SchoolTBD2:30 PM
Thu1/22/155:15PMGameBoys (MS)HVs. Keene Middle SchoolL&G Gym
Thu1/22/155:15PMGameGirls (8TH)A@ Westmoreland Middle SchoolTBD2:30 PM
Thu1/22/155:30PMGameGirls (JV)A@ Green MountainGr.Mountain3:45 PM
Thu1/22/157:00PMGameGirls (V)A@ Green MountainGr.Mountain3:45 PM
Fri1/23/155:30PMGameBoys (JV)A@ Windsor Jr/SrTBD3:30 PM
Fri1/23/157:00PMGameBoys (V)A@ Windsor Jr/SrTBD3:30 PM
Sat1/24/151:00PMGameGirls (JV)HVs. Burr and BurtonL&G Gym
Sat1/24/152:30PMGameGirls (V)HVs. Burr and BurtonL&G Gym
Mon1/26/155:30PMGameBoys (JV)A@ ProctorTBD3:15 PM
Mon1/26/157:00PMGameBoys (V)A@ ProctorTBD3:15 PM
Tue1/27/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH)A@ Dummerston Middle SchoolTBD3:00 PM
Tue1/27/155:15PMGameGirls (8TH)A@ Dummerston Middle SchoolTBD3:00 PM
Tue1/27/155:30PMGameGirls (JV)HVs. Arlington MemorialL&G Gym
Tue1/27/157:00PMGameGirls (V)HVs. Arlington MemorialL&G Gym
Wed1/28/155:30PMGameBoys (JV)HVs. Twin ValleyL&G Gym
Wed1/28/157:00PMGameBoys (V)HVs. Twin ValleyL&G Gym
Fri1/30/154:00PMGameBoys (7th-8th Black)A@ Twin Valley Middle High SchoolTwin Valley Middle School2:45 PM
Fri1/30/155:15PMGameGirls (7th-8th Black)A@ Twin Valley Middle High SchoolTwin Valley Middle School2:45 PM
Fri1/30/155:30PMGameGirls (JV)HVs. Twin ValleyL&G Gym
Fri1/30/157:00PMGameGirls (V)HVs. Twin ValleyL&G Gym
Mon2/02/155:30PMGameBoys (JV)HVs. Bellows Falls UnionL&G Gym
Mon2/02/157:00PMGameBoys (V)HVs. Bellows Falls UnionL&G Gym