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SCHOOL INFO:
National Geographic Bee Success!:
Conall Halvey, L&G 7th grader, competed on March 27th, against seventy 4th through 8th grade students from schools in Vermont in the second level of the National Geographic Bee competition at Middlebury College
Conall finished third. Sixth-grader David Liebowitz of Weybridge Elementary School won the competition and Ross Carr of Mount Abraham Union High School placed second.
Bees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students throughout the state to determine each school champion. School champions then took a qualifying test, which they submitted to the National Geographic Society. The society invited up to 100 of the top-scoring students in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense Dependents Schools and U.S. territories to compete in the state bees.
Each state champion received $100, the National Geographic Atlas of the World 10th edition, a medal, and a trip to Washington, D.C., to represent their state in the National Geographic Bee Championship to be held at National Geographic Society headquarters, May 11-13.
We are all rooting for Conall to win the State Championship next year.
Music Student Success:
Susie Francy has, once again, been selected to have her original composition played by professional musicians as part of the Opus program. Her piece is written for flute, oboe, clarinet/bass clarinet, bassoon, two violins, viola, cello and double bass. The concert will be at 6:30 pm Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Chandler Music Center in Randolph, VT.
Music Night:
The next Music Night will be on May 1st. See Mr. Goodemote or Mr. Kelley to sign up.
Prom:
Prom will be held on May 16th at Stratton in the Green Mountain Room from 7-11pm.
Tickets are on sale now!
See Nika with questions
7th Grade Community Night:
All 7th graders and their families are invited to a Community Night held in the Activity Room from 5:30-6:30 on Thursday, April 9th. Dinner will be provided by West River Valley Thrives. We hope to see many of you there!
Word of the Week:
Curator-[Keyroo-rey-ter]: Noun
1. A keeper or custodian of a museum or art collection.
2. One who selects acts, music, etc., for a performance.
3. A manager or superintendent.
Original/Legal Definition: Guardian of a minor, lunatic or other incompetent, especially with regard to her or her property.
Origin: Latin from the root cura-to care for.
Derived terms: curatorial-adjective and curatorship-noun.
Prefix-none
Suffix-or-appended to words to create an agent noun indicating a person who does something
Synonyms-conservator, director, steward.
Antonyms-employee, clerk.
Sentence: The curator instructed the children not to touch the exhibits.
Note: Curator is NOT from the root cure, they both have the same root cura or curare
Pantomime-Act this word out with a classmate or friend to kinesthetically learn it.
Picture-Draw this word in a picture to internalize its meaning
10th Grade Class Fundraiser:
Stay hydrated with a new colorful and stylish 19 oz. Leland & Gray water bottle! See Ms. Dixon, Mrs. Liskowsky-Doak or a 10th grade Student Council member (Chloe Fawcett, Caroline Tietz, McKenzie Boyle, Caleb Thibault, Tino Benson, Jake Wilkins or Aaron Claussen) to get one. Water bottles will also be available for purchase at upcoming softball/baseball games. They are $8.00 each, all proceeds will support the 10th grade class.
Summer Opportunities:
Looking for something to do this summer? Look no further! Click the link below to see a wide range of non-academic and academic summer programs!!
Current Juniors:
Looking for an incredible summer experience that pays?!
CollegeQuest is free to those who apply, and includes all materials, room and board, and meals. This year, students will be awarded with 3 VTC credits for successfully having completed the college-level Human Biology Lite course offered by CollegeQuest, and each student completing the 5 weeks will receive a stipend in the amount of $1500. This is a huge opportunity for the rising high school senior who intends to pursue a career in healthcare or the health sciences following high school. The CollegeQuest opportunity is available to students currently in the 11th grade (who will be seniors next year), and who will be the first in their family to receive a four year degree. They must be a VT resident. APPLY NOW!
www.svahec.orgLEAF Meetings:
L.E.A.F. - Leland & Gray Environmental Action Force
Want to farm?
Want to reduce how much trash L&G generates?
Want to make upcycled crafts with elementary students?
Want to attend student centered summits to make our school more sustainable?
Want to plan, build and plant a greenhouse at L&G?
Want to watch movies on science, art, nature, and other cool stuff?
Want to bring local produce to your cafeteria?
JOIN US! - We make things happen.
Middle School students - Thursday lunch meetings with Ms. Davis
High School students - Fridays lunch meetings with Ms. Nyzio
Leland & Gray Players:
Leland and Gray Players present The Servant of Two Masters, physical comedy and farce at its best, on Thursday, May 28 at 7; Friday, May 29 at 7:30; Saturday, May 30 at 3 and 7:30. Laughs will keep coming in two packed hours of witty exchange, twisted plot intrigue, juggling, music and dance--all with characters from centuries ago who make comedy what it is today. Info: alandenberger@lelandandgray.org.
AFTER SCHOOL INFO:
Late Bus:
The late bus will be running the following dates:
Monday - Thursday: February 23- April 16th
It will not run: April 27-30
Monday - Thursday: May 4-May 28th
The full schedule can be found here.
It will not run: April 27-30
Monday - Thursday: May 4-May 28th
The full schedule can be found here.
After School Schedule:
Just a reminder about our current after school offerings:
Monday: AM and PM HEY! Help and Computer Refurbishing
Tuesday: AM and PM HEY! Help, Set Construction (Dutton), Dungeons & Dragons (A3), LGTV & Aviation (IT Room) and DJ & Music Tech (Music Room)
Wednesday: AM and PM HEY! Help, Anime/Manga Book Club (Library)
Thursday: AM and PM HEY! Help and CLEA (B2)
Friday: AM HEY! Help and GSA (B11)
Tuesday: AM and PM HEY! Help, Set Construction (Dutton), Dungeons & Dragons (A3), LGTV & Aviation (IT Room) and DJ & Music Tech (Music Room)
Wednesday: AM and PM HEY! Help, Anime/Manga Book Club (Library)
Thursday: AM and PM HEY! Help and CLEA (B2)
Friday: AM HEY! Help and GSA (B11)
SEEK:
Applications to be a Counselor in the 2015 SEEK program are now available at Phoebe's desk. If you were a counselor last year, you still need to complete an application but you do not need to get references. Applications are due April 10th to Thara Fuller at WCSU or April 8th to Phoebe's desk. The applications can be found at Phoebe's desk and an envelope to return completed applications is also there.
COMMUNITY:
Williamsville Talent Show:
Come enjoy the Williamsville Talent Show at 7PM on Saturday, April 11 at the Williamsville Hall, Dover Road, Williamsville. Packed with talent from Newfane, Williamsville and beyond, the show will also feature many Leland and Gray students--and even alums. Refreshments will be available by donation. Proceeds benefit the Leland and Gray Players and the Williamsville Hall.
Upcoming Events:
The West Townshend Country Store will be holding the following events:
Book Club April 13th
Plant Walk with Sally April 22nd
Permaculture Discussion April 30th at 6:00
Kimchi Workshop April 16th at 6;00
Worm composting and Vermiculture May 18th
Seed Swap and Seed Bomb workshop May 4th
Youth Services' Camp Fair:
Youth Services will host their Annual Summer Camp Fair on Friday, April 3, on Gallery Walk Night from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Its location this year has moved across the street to the Brooks House atrium in downtown Brattleboro.
Many summer camp providers will supply activities and entertainment for the children. The public is encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity to arrange a fun-filled summer while being entertained. To entice the public to stop in, Youth Services is holding two free drawings for $100 credit toward a camp of the winner’s choice.
“Our Summer Camp Fair gives parents and grandparents the chance to register their children for many of the camps listed in our Summer Resources Calendar in one convenient location,” notes Julie Davenson, Youth Services’ Executive Director.
Parents will be able to pick up information about and register their children for nearly two dozen summer camp programs at the Camp Fair. Organizations that are hosting booths at the event include: Camp Hogwarts; Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center; Boys & Girls Club; Brattleboro Outing Club/Tennis; Brattleboro Community Television; Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Dept; Creating with Clay; Deer Ridge Farm; Girls Scouts of Green & White Mtns.; Green Mtn Camp; Hilltop Montessori School; Insight Photography; Kroka Expeditions; Magical Earths Retreat; Meeting Waters YMCA; New England Youth Theatre; River of Life; The Garland School; Vermont Wilderness School; and more!
Copies of Youth Services’ Summer Resources Calendar with information on these programs and many others will be available at the fair. You can also pick up a calendar at area locations, including Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Brooks Memorial Library, and Youth Services at the end of March.
For more information, call Youth Services at (802) 257-0361 or visit www.YouthServicesInc.org, where you can download the listing.
Many summer camp providers will supply activities and entertainment for the children. The public is encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity to arrange a fun-filled summer while being entertained. To entice the public to stop in, Youth Services is holding two free drawings for $100 credit toward a camp of the winner’s choice.
“Our Summer Camp Fair gives parents and grandparents the chance to register their children for many of the camps listed in our Summer Resources Calendar in one convenient location,” notes Julie Davenson, Youth Services’ Executive Director.
Parents will be able to pick up information about and register their children for nearly two dozen summer camp programs at the Camp Fair. Organizations that are hosting booths at the event include: Camp Hogwarts; Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center; Boys & Girls Club; Brattleboro Outing Club/Tennis; Brattleboro Community Television; Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Dept; Creating with Clay; Deer Ridge Farm; Girls Scouts of Green & White Mtns.; Green Mtn Camp; Hilltop Montessori School; Insight Photography; Kroka Expeditions; Magical Earths Retreat; Meeting Waters YMCA; New England Youth Theatre; River of Life; The Garland School; Vermont Wilderness School; and more!
Copies of Youth Services’ Summer Resources Calendar with information on these programs and many others will be available at the fair. You can also pick up a calendar at area locations, including Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Brooks Memorial Library, and Youth Services at the end of March.
For more information, call Youth Services at (802) 257-0361 or visit www.YouthServicesInc.org, where you can download the listing.
Bowl for Kids Sake:
Team sign-ups sought in March for BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE benefit!
Families, friends and teams from work are invited to celebrate the 34th Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake to benefit Youth Services’ Big Brothers Big Sisters program on Saturday, April 4. The fundraising event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with teams signing up in March for a one-hour time slot at Brattleboro Bowl on Putney Road.
Call Youth Services at (802) 257-0361 for pledge sheets and to reserve a lane or for more information about becoming involved. To download everything you need to organize a team, visit www.youthservicesinc.org/bowling.
Pizza Fundraiser:
The China Excursion Group will be running a Pizza Fundraiser in April. Come to the West Townshend Country Store on Monday, April 6th from 5-7 and Build your own pizza. Suggested Donation of $12.00 per pie. Also 50/50 raffle winner will be drawn!
Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
Hope to see you Monday night and thank you for supporting our trip to China.
Grace, Emma, Joel, Patrick and Luc
Tax Preparation Assistance:
United Way Windham County is offering two programs that provide FREE federal and state income-tax preparation services to eligible taxpayers: the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and MyFreeTaxes.
For eligible households earning $53,000 or less per year, a VITA sitewill be available in Brattleboro where IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE tax preparation. UWWC is also partnering with MyFreeTaxes.com, a FREE on-line tool available to eligible households earning $60,000 or less a year. Call 2-1-1 for more information.
Sue Graff, M.S.
Community Investment Director
United Way of Windham County
1 Holstein Place, PO Box 617
Brattleboro, VT 05302
Community College of Vermont:
Community College of Vermont is offering a free course in Bellows Falls for high-school aged youth and young adults living in Vermont and New Hampshire. Introduction to College Studies is a 28-hour course that provides an orientation to the college experience and career exploration. This course helps participants make the transition to college and careers by exploring the skills and expectations necessary to succeed in academic and professional settings. Introduction to College Studies is being offered in response to many requests we've received to provide a presence in the Bellows Falls area and make education and career development opportunities available locally.
If you know of high-school aged youth, parents of youth and/or young adults who may benefit from this course, please share this information with them. Individuals interested can contact me directly or self-enroll at www.ccv.edu/apply.
Please contact me with any questions or for more information.
Debra Grant
Academic Coordinator
Community College of Vermont
802/885-8372
Debra.Grant@ccv.edu
Jobs Available:
West River Transportation is in need of bus drivers for home to school and trip drivers. Anyone that has any interest in training for this position, please contact Bernardine at 802-365-9240 or by email at westriver22@yahoo.com.
ATHLETICS:
Middle School Baseball and Softball:
Middle School Baseball and Softball will begin their seasons with a meeting in the Activity Room on Monday April 6th at 2:45pm. Any middle school student interested in playing should attend the meeting. We will determine practices and practice sites at the meeting.
Summer Soccer Camp:
Leland and Gray 19th Annual Summer Soccer Camp forms are now out. Please download or pick up in the front office. It can be found here.Recruiting & Scholarship Opportunity:
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Upcoming Events:
Please check Digital Sports for any changes.
| Day | Date | Time | Event | Sport | H/A | Opponent/Title | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 4/11/15 | 11:00AM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | H | Vs. Otter Valley Union | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Sat | 4/11/15 | 1:00PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | H | Vs. Otter Valley Union | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Tue | 4/14/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | H | Vs. Mill River Union | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Wed | 4/15/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | A | @ Mill River Union | HS Softball Field |
| Thu | 4/16/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | H | Vs. Springfield High School | TBD |
| Fri | 4/17/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | H | Vs. Springfield High School | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Sat | 4/18/15 | 11:00AM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Green Mountain | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Sat | 4/18/15 | 11:00AM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | H | Vs. Fair Haven Union | TBD |
| Sat | 4/18/15 | 1:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | H | Vs. Fair Haven Union | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Sat | 4/18/15 | 1:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Green Mountain | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Thu | 4/23/15 | 4:30AM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | A | @ Woodstock Union | TBD |
| Mon | 4/27/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | A | @ Mill River Union | HS Softball Field |
| Tue | 4/28/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | H | Vs. Hinsdale High School | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Tue | 4/28/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | A | @ Hinsdale High School | TBD |
| Tue | 4/28/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. West Rutland | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Wed | 4/29/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Mt. St. Joseph Acad | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Thu | 4/30/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | H | Vs. Dummerston Middle School | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Thu | 4/30/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | A | @ Otter Valley Union | JV Softball Field |
| Thu | 4/30/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | A | @ Otter Valley Union | OV Var Softball Field |
| Sat | 5/02/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Poultney | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Mon | 5/04/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | H | Vs. Marlborough Middle School | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Mon | 5/04/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | H | Vs. Marlborough Middle School | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Tue | 5/05/15 | 3:45PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | A | @ Kurn Hattin Homes | TBD |
| Tue | 5/05/15 | 3:45PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | A | @ Kurn Hattin Homes | TBD |
| Tue | 5/05/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | A | @ West Rutland | TBD |
| Tue | 5/05/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | H | Vs. Hartford | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Tue | 5/05/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | A | @ Hartford | HHS Softball Field |
| Thu | 5/07/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | A | @ Fair Haven Union | TBD |
| Thu | 5/07/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Woodstock Union | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Fri | 5/08/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | A | @ Fair Haven Union | TBD |
| Sat | 5/09/15 | 11:00AM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | Wilmington/Baker Field |
| Sat | 5/09/15 | 11:00AM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | Twin Valley HS |
| Tue | 5/12/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | A | @ Chesterfield Middle School | TBD |
| Tue | 5/12/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | H | Vs. Hartford | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Tue | 5/12/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | A | @ Hartford | HHS Softball Field |
| Tue | 5/12/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Otter Valley Union | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Wed | 5/13/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | A | @ Chesterfield Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 5/14/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | A | @ Walpole Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 5/14/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | A | @ Walpole Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 5/14/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Black River | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Thu | 5/14/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | H | Vs. Windsor Jr/Sr | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Fri | 5/15/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | A | @ Green Mountain | Chester Rec softball |
| Fri | 5/15/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | H | Vs. Green Mountain | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Mon | 5/18/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | H | Vs. Mill River Union | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Mon | 5/18/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | A | @ Springfield High School | RMS Birsky/Wyman Field |
| Tue | 5/19/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | A | @ Westmoreland Middle School | TBD |
| Tue | 5/19/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | A | @ Westmoreland Middle School | TBD |
| Tue | 5/19/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | A | @ Poultney | TBD |
| Wed | 5/20/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | A | @ Windsor Jr/Sr | TBD |
| Wed | 5/20/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | A | @ Green Mountain | Greven Field |
| Thu | 5/21/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | H | Vs. Putney Middle School | TBD |
| Fri | 5/22/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Arlington Memorial | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Sat | 5/23/15 | 11:00AM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | A | @ Rutland High School | Northeast Field |
| Sat | 5/23/15 | 11:00AM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | H | Vs. Rutland High School | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Tue | 5/26/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | A | @ Hinsdale High School | TBD |
| Tue | 5/26/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | H | Vs. Twin Valley | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Tue | 5/26/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Twin Valley | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Wed | 5/27/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | A | @ Dummerston Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 5/28/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | A | @ Springfield High School | RMS Bill Robinson Field |
| Thu | 5/28/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Springfield High School | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Thu | 5/28/15 | 7:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | A | @ Springfield High School | TBD |
| Wed | 6/03/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | H | Vs. HINSDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Thu | 6/04/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | A | @ Marlborough Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 6/04/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | A | @ Marlborough Middle School | TBD |
| Tue | 6/09/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | H | Vs. Westmoreland Middle School | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Tue | 6/09/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | H | Vs. Westmoreland Middle School | Baseball Field- on campus |
