Friday, May 29, 2015

Friday Notes 5-28-15

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SCHOOL INFO:


Student Handbook Logo:

Entries are being submitted for the design (back and front) of the 2015-2016 student handbook.  If students would like to submit a design, please give a hard copy to Dr. Dorfman by the end of the day on June 5th. 

Opportunity:

A valuable part of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) mission is connecting women leaders of today with women leaders of tomorrow.  As a successful and experienced woman leader, you are no doubt aware that you are in a prime position to reach out and mentor women leaders of the future.

Each year, to fulfill this key mission, NFWL partners with the National Rifle Association to sponsor an academic scholarship.  Winners receive a $3,000 college scholarship and an-expense-paid trip to attend NFWL’s Annual Conference.  At the Conference, these young ladies speak, receive leadership training, and network with lawmakers.  For several winners in prior years, their NFWL scholarship made the difference in funding their attendance at college.  Nearly all winners have found their passion for public leadership ignited or strengthened. 

This year, the eighteenth annual Bill of Rights Essay Contest of NFWL and the National Rifle Association will award six female high school juniors and seniors with a $3,000 college scholarship.  The six winners will receive a trip to the 2015 NFWL Annual Conference, September 11-15 in Oklahoma City, OK.  The recommending legislators of the awardees will also receive an NFWL travel scholarship to the Conference and are invited to attend the entire conference with their student.

Please distribute the attached application to female high school juniors and seniors individually, through the schools, and/or through the media, so they can take advantage of this excellent opportunity. The application deadline is Friday, June 12th, 2015, by which essays must be submitted via email.  


If you have any questions, please feel free to email Meghan Cusick at meghan@womenlegislagtors.org We look forward to working with you and young women from your district!


Attention Students in Grade 7-11:


Be an assembly leader is 2015-16! Up to 5 students can collaborate together and plan fun assemblies for the whole school. To apply, you will need to:

Write a letter with your name and grade that includes:
Your reasons why you would like to become an assembly leader
Your experience working on stage or on other events
Your ideas for assemblies
Your time availability (we meet once a week for planning) 
A letter of recommendation from L&G's faculty
The name(s) of students with whom you hope to collaborate for planning assemblies

Deadline for applications: Friday, June 12th to Dr. Dorfman

Band Performances:

The music department awards banquet will be on June 1st at 5:30 at the Townshend Dam.

The Pops Concert and Art Show is June 4th. The art opening is at 6:30 and the concert is at 7PM.

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.org

LEAF 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:

The Leland and Gray Players close their 19th season May 28-30 with the zany farce and slapstick of Commedia dell’arte in Carlo Goldoni’s The Servant of Two Masters.

Here are some pictures from their recent dress rehearsal:

In a madcap Italian comedy of love, disguise, duplicity and dueling --adapted for today by Jeffrey Hatcher and Paolo Emilio Landi--  betrothed couple Silvio and Clarice are devastated when a previous fiancé reappears, back-from-the-dead.  In this farce people, places and things are not what they seem – disguises, traps and trickery produce a whirlwind of mass confusion.  At the center of the farcical  romp is Truffaldino, the scheming – and perpetually hungry – servant who lands on a crazy way to double his wages (and his meals) by serving two masters at once.   
Commedia dell’arte from 16th century Italy descended from Greek and Roman comedy and is granddaddy to some of the best loved comedy of the last 100 years:  Second City, Lucille Ball, Charlie Chaplin, Harpo Mark, SNL, the Simpsons, Daily Show and a boatload more. As the improvisational and physical comedy of the commedia grew increasingly popular, it became less impromptu street theatre and more of an “art” involving trained performers. Traditionally, many of the laughs were generated by ridiculously stupid, bumbling—often grotesque-- characters. When women were eventually allowed into commedia troupes, they rebelled against the demand that all characters be buffoons, so they injected cleverness and intrigue into plots that had otherwise relied only on slapstick. The physical humor  remained, but was heightened by the contrast of the bumblers with their savvier counterparts as we see in  Goldoni’s 1743 play.
To ensure that the Players could milk the script for all the laughs it allows, a commedia-trained New York actress, Emma Wade, was contracted for two days of workshops and for the making of masks for the four characters called upon to wear them.  (In earlier commedia, masks were worn by all characters, except the lovers.) With training, research  and ample time spent combing the text, the Players have uncovered marvelous laughs, subtle innuendos and opportunities for high physicality.
The cast includes Alexa Litchfield as Truffaldino; Jesse Cannella as Pantalone; Madison Cannella, Beatrice; Tino Benson, Florindo; Veronica Stevens, Brighella; Giannina Gaspero-Beckstrom, Smereldina; Nathaniel van Osdol, Dottore Lombardi; Adam Culver, Silvio Lombardi; Maria Groepler, Clarice; Vinny Ferrizzi, Pardone; Sam Thibault, stage manager; Nathan Claussen, mute prompter; Marissa Sparkman, Muffletta; Trey Crego, Luigi; Susie Francy, Marscapone; Madison Chase, Duck girl; Nastia Stevens, Nutella.
Original music for the production is composed by Susie Francy and played by Francy with Nathaniel van Osdol and Veronica Stevens.  Nastia Stevens is assistant director; Dale Stevens is the Players’ Technical Director.  Ann Landenberger directs.
Rachael Turner, Tino Benson and Nathaniel van Osdol are costume designers; Nathaniel van Osdol and Fairen Stark are set designers –with tech director Stevens; Madison Cannella is graphic designer; Grant Cullen and Sage Hall run sound; Kenny Cashman, Anna-Cate Harrison, and Josh Garland are on lights.   Running crew captain is Olivia Reilly, and crew includes  Kaylah Jacobs,  Fairen Stark, Gabrel Vanni-Phillips, Jillian Carona and Emily Frost. Volunteer coordinator is Bonnie Cramp and the Players are supported by a team of adult volunteers.
           Performances are Thursday, May 28 at 7; Friday, May 29 at 7:30 and Saturday, May 30 at 3 and 7:30 in the Dutton Gymnasium on the Leland and Gray campus, Rte. 30, Townshend.  Tickets are $6 for adults; $4 for students and seniors.    Group rates are available.  For more information, write verbatim@svcable.net.



Word of the Week:

Suss : \ˈsəs\: to find or discover (something) by thinking: to inspect or investigate (something) in order to gain more knowledge

Origin:  English-First Known Use: 1966
Root: English slang by shortening & alteration from suspect or suspicion.
Synonyms-solve, resolve, calculate
Antonyms-disregard, ignore, neglect
Prefix-None
Suffix-None
Sentence: Students are often asked to suss out correct answers during class
Derived Terms-suss out
Picture-Draw a picture representing this word to help you remember it.
Pantomime-Act it out in a skit or human sculpture with a classmate or friend to help you internalize its meaning. 


From the Nurse:





February Vacation Travel:

On Tuesday, June 9  there will be a meeting for all joining and all interested in joining the Leland and Gray trip to  Ireland, Wales and England during the February 2016 vacation.

The meeting will be in Room B4 from 6:30-7:30.  For more information, contact Annie Landenberger at 365-7355 x 204; alandenberger@lelandandgray.org.

AFTER SCHOOL INFO:


Job Opening:

Application Materials
Please submit the following:
1. Letter of interest, which includes the following
What do you know about the HEY program? 
What would be your approach to developing new program offerings?
What strategies would you use to recruit students to participate?
How would you define “success” for HEY programs?
2. Resume
3. Contact information for two references

Send to: Thara Fuller, Director of WCSU  After-School Programs
tfuller@windhamcentral.org  802-365-9510


New Logo:

A big thank you and congratulations to Emily Reilly, Elizabeth Bills, and Corrin Broussard for designing the new HEY! and L'After (elementary after school programs) logos!  Also, thank you to Ms. Wilson for her assistance with this project.  Check out the new logos:

Late Bus:

The late bus is no longer running this school year.


After School Schedule:

After school programs will be ending on Friday, June 12th.  The last day for HEY! Help will be Monday, June 15th.

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) and LGTV & Aviation (IT Room)
Wednesday:  AM and PM HEY! Help
Thursday:  AM and PM HEY! Help and CLEA (B2)
Friday:  AM HEY! Help and GSA (B11)



Samba Band:

The Samba band meets on Thursdays from 2:40-4:00 in the Music Room.


COMMUNITY:


Summer Meals:

Did You Know? There are FREE meals available to ALL children aged 18 and under during the summer? 

Funded by the USDA, the Summer Food Service Program runs throughout Windham County and there is NO paperwork or registration to participate. Meals are open and free to all people 18 and under and many sites offer breakfast and lunch. A complete list of sites will be available by the end of the school year - call Vermont 2-1-1 (toll free from anywhere in VT), text "mealsVT" to 877877 or visit www.vermontfoodhelp.com for more information. 

Join us at the Summer Food Kick-off on Friday, June 5, from 5pm - 7pm at the Boys & Girls Club on Flat Street in Brattleboro - FREE dinner will be served at 5:30pm for all families! 

Come find out more about the FREE summer food program and have some fun. The Fuel Up to Play 60 van will be there with games and giveaways! For more information, contact United Way of Windham County at 802.257.4011 or info@unitedwaywindham.org.


100th Birthday Celebration:



West River Valley Thrives Meeting:

Hello Community Partners,

WRVthrives will be holding its next Partnership Meeting on Thursday June 11, 3:00pm at the Grace Cottage Wellness Center.  

We will be looking at our brand new web site and talking about exciting updates and next steps for the organization.  Come network, learn, and engage in our important work.

Please let me know if you plan to attend.

Julia Hampton

Director
West River Valley Thrives
Engaging and inspiring healthy communities.

802-365-4700
www.wrvthrives.com 
Like us on facebook

ATHLETICS:


Spring Awards Banquet:


The Spring High School Sports Awards Banquet will be held on Monday June 8th at 5:30pm.

The Spring Middle School Sports Awards Banquet will be held on Wednesday June 10th at 5:30pm.

Both events are Pot Luck Style so please bring your favorite dish!

Summer Sports Camps at L&G:

Mr. Russell will be running a baseball camp on 6/22-6/26 from 9am-12pm for grades 1-6 (boys and girls) and grades 7-10 (boys only).

He will also be running a basketball camp on 6/29-7/3 from 9am-12pm then 12:30pm-3:30pm for grades 1-6 (boys and girls) and grades 7-10 (boys and girls).
The cost for each camp is $110.  If sending multiple family members, the cost is $85 per person.  See Mr. Russell for more information or forms can be found here.

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.


Open Gym:

Leland and Gray will be providing some Open Gyms boys interested in playing pick up basketball on Sundays from 12-1:30pm in the main Gym.


Upcoming Events:

Please check Digital Sports or the L&G homepage for any changes.
DayDateTimeEventSportH/AOpponent/TitleFacility
Fri5/29/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH) BaseballHVs. Putney Middle SchoolTBD
Fri5/29/154:30PMGameGirls (JV) SoftballHVs. Springfield High SchoolSoftball Field 1- at school
Wed6/03/154:00PMGameGirls (8TH) SoftballA@ Hinsdale High SchoolTBD
Wed6/03/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH) BaseballHVs. HINSDALE MIDDLE SCHOOLBaseball Field- on campus
Thu6/04/154:00PMGameGirls (8TH) SoftballA@ Marlborough Middle SchoolTBD
Thu6/04/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH) BaseballA@ Marlborough Middle SchoolTBD
Tue6/09/154:00PMGameGirls (8TH) SoftballHVs. Westmoreland Middle SchoolSoftball Field 1- at school
Tue6/09/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH) BaseballHVs. Westmoreland Middle SchoolBaseball Field- on campus

Friday, May 22, 2015

Friday Notes 5-22-15

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:


Student Handbook Logo:

Entries are being submitted for the design (back and front) of the 2015-2016 student handbook.  If students would like to submit a design, please give a hard copy to Dr. Dorfman by the end of the day on June 5th. 

National Honors Society:

Congratulations to the new inductees of the National Honors Society!


Opportunity:

A valuable part of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) mission is connecting women leaders of today with women leaders of tomorrow.  As a successful and experienced woman leader, you are no doubt aware that you are in a prime position to reach out and mentor women leaders of the future.

Each year, to fulfill this key mission, NFWL partners with the National Rifle Association to sponsor an academic scholarship.  Winners receive a $3,000 college scholarship and an-expense-paid trip to attend NFWL’s Annual Conference.  At the Conference, these young ladies speak, receive leadership training, and network with lawmakers.  For several winners in prior years, their NFWL scholarship made the difference in funding their attendance at college.  Nearly all winners have found their passion for public leadership ignited or strengthened. 

This year, the eighteenth annual Bill of Rights Essay Contest of NFWL and the National Rifle Association will award six female high school juniors and seniors with a $3,000 college scholarship.  The six winners will receive a trip to the 2015 NFWL Annual Conference, September 11-15 in Oklahoma City, OK.  The recommending legislators of the awardees will also receive an NFWL travel scholarship to the Conference and are invited to attend the entire conference with their student.

Please distribute the attached application to female high school juniors and seniors individually, through the schools, and/or through the media, so they can take advantage of this excellent opportunity. The application deadline is Friday, June 12th, 2015, by which essays must be submitted via email.  


If you have any questions, please feel free to email Meghan Cusick at meghan@womenlegislagtors.org We look forward to working with you and young women from your district!

Band Performances:

The middle and high school bands will be taking part in Memorial Day observances in Townshend on Monday, May 25th at 10 AM. Students should meet at the school at 9:15 to set up. Samba band will also play.

The music department awards banquet will be on June 1st at 5:30 at the Townshend Dam.

The Pops Concert and Art Show is June 4th. The art opening is at 6:30 and the concert is at 7PM.

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.org

LEAF 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:

The Leland and Gray Players close their 19th season May 28-30 with the zany farce and slapstick of Commedia dell’arte in Carlo Goldoni’s The Servant of Two Masters.

Here are some pictures from their recent dress rehearsal:
In a madcap Italian comedy of love, disguise, duplicity and dueling --adapted for today by Jeffrey Hatcher and Paolo Emilio Landi--  betrothed couple Silvio and Clarice are devastated when a previous fiancé reappears, back-from-the-dead.  In this farce people, places and things are not what they seem – disguises, traps and trickery produce a whirlwind of mass confusion.  At the center of the farcical  romp is Truffaldino, the scheming – and perpetually hungry – servant who lands on a crazy way to double his wages (and his meals) by serving two masters at once.   

Commedia dell’arte from 16th century Italy descended from Greek and Roman comedy and is granddaddy to some of the best loved comedy of the last 100 years:  Second City, Lucille Ball, Charlie Chaplin, Harpo Mark, SNL, the Simpsons, Daily Show and a boatload more. As the improvisational and physical comedy of the commedia grew increasingly popular, it became less impromptu street theatre and more of an “art” involving trained performers. Traditionally, many of the laughs were generated by ridiculously stupid, bumbling—often grotesque-- characters. When women were eventually allowed into commedia troupes, they rebelled against the demand that all characters be buffoons, so they injected cleverness and intrigue into plots that had otherwise relied only on slapstick. The physical humor  remained, but was heightened by the contrast of the bumblers with their savvier counterparts as we see in  Goldoni’s 1743 play.

To ensure that the Players could milk the script for all the laughs it allows, a commedia-trained New York actress, Emma Wade, was contracted for two days of workshops and for the making of masks for the four characters called upon to wear them.  (In earlier commedia, masks were worn by all characters, except the lovers.) With training, research  and ample time spent combing the text, the Players have uncovered marvelous laughs, subtle innuendos and opportunities for high physicality.

The cast includes Alexa Litchfield as Truffaldino; Jesse Cannella as Pantalone; Madison Cannella, Beatrice; Tino Benson, Florindo; Veronica Stevens, Brighella; Giannina Gaspero-Beckstrom, Smereldina; Nathaniel van Osdol, Dottore Lombardi; Adam Culver, Silvio Lombardi; Maria Groepler, Clarice; Vinny Ferrizzi, Pardone; Sam Thibault, stage manager; Nathan Claussen, mute prompter; Marissa Sparkman, Muffletta; Trey Crego, Luigi; Susie Francy, Marscapone; Madison Chase, Duck girl; Nastia Stevens, Nutella; Nic Tolbert, Al Fresco.

Original music for the production is composed by Susie Francy and played by Francy with Nathaniel van Osdol and Veronica Stevens.  Nastia Stevens is assistant director; Dale Stevens is the Players’ Technical Director.  Ann Landenberger directs.

Rachael Turner, Tino Benson and Nathaniel van Osdol are costume designers; Nathaniel van Osdol and Farien Stark are set designers –with tech director Stevens; Madison Cannella is graphic designer; Grant Cullen and Sage Hall run sound; Kenny Cashman, Anna-Cate Harrison, and John Butler are on lights.   Running crew captain is Olivia Reilly, and crew includes Kayla Gibbons, Kaylah Jacobs,  Fairen Stark, Gabrel Vanni-Phillips, Jillian Carona and Emily Frost.  Volunteer coordinator is Bonnie Cramp and the Players are supported by a team of adult volunteers.

Performances are Thursday, May 28 at 7; Friday, May 29 at 7:30 and Saturday, May 30 at 3 and 7:30 in the Dutton Gymnasium on the Leland and Gray campus, Rte. 30, Townshend.   Group rates are available.  For more information, write verbatim@svcable.net.


Word of the Week:

eq·ui·ta·ble ˈekwədəb(ə)l/àAdjective—Fair and impartial; just and right; reasonable

Origin: French equite 1640
Root: equi
Synonyms-objective, equal, even
Antonyms-bias, prejudice, unfair
Prefix-None
Suffix-able meaning "able to be"

Sentence: All persons around the world should have access to an equitable education.

Derived Terms-equitably-adverb, equitability-noun
Rhymes with-creditable, eligible, intelligible 
Picture-Draw a picture representing this word to help you remember it.
Pantomime-Act it out in a skit or human sculpture with a classmate or friend to help you internalize its meaning. 


From the Nurse:

ParentUpvt.org Helps Start Discussions about Substance Abuse

All teens are at risk for substance abuse, and parents are the #1 influence on their decision to not drink alcohol or do drugs.

The Vermont Department of Health has just redesigned and expanded its ParentUpvt.orgwebsite to include many new resources and interactive tools that take into account differing parenting styles.

“By setting clear rules, limiting access to alcohol and refusing to host underage drinking parties, parents can protect children from consequences that may affect them for the rest of their lives,” said Deputy Commissioner Barbara Cimaglio.

Teens who drink before the age of 15 are more likely to experience academic failure, engage in risky sexual behavior, become alcohol dependent and develop other substance abuse problems.

A majority (59 percent) of high school students reported ever having used alcohol, and only 74 percent believe their parents would think it was wrong, or very wrong to drink alcohol, according to the 2014 Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey. A third of students in grades nine through 12 drank alcohol in the past 30 days.

Research shows that the key reason kids give for not drinking is that they don’t want to disappoint their parents.

“Every parent should prioritize having these conversations with their children, even in the everyday, quiet moments you have together,” Cimaglio said. “This is a critical time in their development, and the guidance you provide now will strengthen them and give them the tools they need when they are pressured by their peers.”

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. For more information about alcohol and drug abuse prevention, treatment and recovery, go to healthvermont.gov.

February Vacation Travel:

On Tuesday, June 9  there will be a meeting for all joining and all interested in joining the Leland and Gray trip to  Ireland, Wales and England during the February 2016 vacation.

The meeting will be in Room B4 from 6:30-7:30.  For more information, contact Annie Landenberger at 365-7355 x 204; alandenberger@lelandandgray.org.

AFTER SCHOOL INFO:


New Logo:

A big thank you and congratulations to Emily Reilly, Elizabeth Bills, and Corrin Broussard for designing the new HEY! and L'After (elementary after school programs) logos!  Also, thank you to Ms. Wilson for her assistance with this project.  Check out the new logos:

Late Bus:

The late bus will be running the following dates:
Monday - Thursday: April 27-May 28th


After School Schedule:

After school programs will be ending on Friday, June 12th.  The last day for HEY! Help will be Monday, June 15th.

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) and LGTV & Aviation (IT Room)
Wednesday:  AM and PM HEY! Help
Thursday:  AM and PM HEY! Help and CLEA (B2)
Friday:  AM HEY! Help and GSA (B11)



Samba Band:

The Samba band meets on Thursdays from 2:40-4:00 in the Music Room.


COMMUNITY:


Upcoming Event:


Community Hope and Action presents the “Last Saturday Concert Series”: free monthly performances and supper for all ages at the Townshend Town Hall, at 6 to 9 PM.



Saturday, May 23rd features a contra-dance with local talents Sally Newton and live fiddle music by Michael Donahue, Bob Naess, Alicia Moyer and Colin Blazej! 

Come early to have fun in our new event before the show: a bruschetta cooking class at 5 pm!
Please bring a potluck appetizer or dessert to share with your friends and neighbors, new and old! Volunteers will provide the main meal and beverages. Childcare provided.

Let hope in! We care about you! Bring your whole family and have fun!

This is our last concert this spring – we hope to see everyone come fall!

Many groups from in and around Townshend contribute to the “Last Saturday Concert Series.” They include the Townshend Fire Department, Townshend Library, Townshend Masons, Townshend American Legion, West Townshend Community Project, Townshend Elementary School, Leland and Gray Union High School, West River Valley Thrives, Vermont Department of Health, Health Care and Rehabilitative Services, Grace Cottage Hospital, Calvary Chapel, Our Lady of the Valley Church, and The Townshend Church.
Contact:
Julia Hampton
802-365-4700
wrvtdirector@gmail.com


Upcoming Event:



Summer Meals:

Did You Know? There are FREE meals available to ALL children aged 18 and under during the summer? 

Funded by the USDA, the Summer Food Service Program runs throughout Windham County and there is NO paperwork or registration to participate. Meals are open and free to all people 18 and under and many sites offer breakfast and lunch. A complete list of sites will be available by the end of the school year - call Vermont 2-1-1 (toll free from anywhere in VT), text "mealsVT" to 877877 or visit www.vermontfoodhelp.com for more information. 

Join us at the Summer Food Kick-off on Friday, June 5, from 5pm - 7pm at the Boys & Girls Club on Flat Street in Brattleboro - FREE dinner will be served at 5:30pm for all families! 

Come find out more about the FREE summer food program and have some fun. The Fuel Up to Play 60 van will be there with games and giveaways! For more information, contact United Way of Windham County at 802.257.4011 or info@unitedwaywindham.org.


100th Birthday Celebration:



West River Valley Thrives Meeting:


Hello Community Partners,

WRVthrives will be holding its next Partnership Meeting on Thursday June 11, 3:00pm at the Grace Cottage Wellness Center.  


We will be looking at our brand new web site and talking about exciting updates and next steps for the organization.  Come network, learn, and engage in our important work.

Please let me know if you plan to attend.

Julia Hampton
Director
West River Valley Thrives
Engaging and inspiring healthy communities.

802-365-4700
www.wrvthrives.com 
Like us on facebook

ATHLETICS:


Dear Leland and Gray Community,

On May 22nd, the Rutland Herald published a Letter to the Editor that accused Leland and Gray’s varsity baseball team of poor sportsmanship. When I learned about the incident, I investigated by speaking with the L&G baseball coaching staff, five players, the other school’s athletic director, the Vermont Principals’ Association, the Rutland Herald’s sports editor, and the author of the published letter. Some of the accusations made in the letter were found to be true, while others were not. As Leland and Gray’s athletics and activities director, I have taken the necessary steps to continue to educate our coaches and student-athletes about proper conduct at athletic events.

Thank you for all your support for our co-curricular activities. If you have questions, please call me at 365-7355 ext. 205 or email at mtesto@lelandandgray.org.

Go Rebels!

Marty Testo

Weekend Softball:

Please come out and support the varsity girls softball team this weekend as they have two home games over the Memorial Day weekend.  They will host Rutland on Saturday, May 23th @ 11:00am, and Otter Valley on Monday, May 25th @ 4:30pm.  They are playing some great softball and are fun to watch!  GO REBELS!

Senior Day:

Senior Day for Baseball and Softball

L&G will celebrate their baseball and softball seniors on Thursday May 28th starting at 4:15pm.

Please join us at the fields for this special ceremony.

Summer Sports Camps at L&G:

Mr. Russell will be running a baseball camp on 6/22-6/26 from 9am-12pm for grades 1-6 (boys and girls) and grades 7-10 (boys only).

He will also be running a basketball camp on 6/29-7/3 from 9am-12pm then 12:30pm-3:30pm for grades 1-6 (boys and girls) and grades 7-10 (boys and girls).
The cost for each camp is $110.  If sending multiple family members, the cost is $85 per person.  See Mr. Russell for more information or forms can be found here.

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.


Open Gym:

Leland and Gray will be providing some Open Gyms boys interested in playing pick up basketball on Sundays from 12-1:30pm in the main Gym.


Upcoming Events:

Please check Digital Sports or the L&G homepage for any changes.


DayDateTimeEventSportH/AOpponent/TitleFacility
Fri5/22/154:30PMGameBoys (V) BaseballHVs. Arlington MemorialBaseball Field- on campus
Sat5/23/1511:00AMGameGirls (JV) SoftballA@ Rutland High SchoolNortheast Field
Sat5/23/1511:00AMGameGirls (V) SoftballHVs. Rutland High SchoolSoftball Field 1- at school
Mon5/25/154:30PMGameGirls (V) SoftballHVs. Otter Valley UnionSoftball Field 1- at school
Tue5/26/154:00PMGameGirls (8TH) SoftballA@ Hinsdale High SchoolTBD
Tue5/26/154:30PMGameBoys (V) BaseballHVs. Twin ValleyBaseball Field- on campus
Tue5/26/154:30PMGameGirls (V) SoftballHVs. Twin ValleySoftball Field 1- at school
Wed5/27/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH) BaseballA@ Dummerston Middle SchoolTBD
Wed5/27/155:00PMGameGirls (jv) SoftballA@ Mt. AnthonyHS SB Field
Thu5/28/154:30PMGameGirls (V) SoftballHVs. Springfield High SchoolTBD
Thu5/28/154:30PMGameBoys (V) BaseballHVs. Springfield High SchoolBaseball Field- on campus
Wed6/03/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH) BaseballHVs. HINSDALE MIDDLE SCHOOLBaseball Field- on campus
Thu6/04/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH) BaseballA@ Marlborough Middle SchoolTBD
Thu6/04/154:00PMGameGirls (8TH) SoftballA@ Marlborough Middle SchoolTBD
Tue6/09/154:00PMGameGirls (8TH) SoftballHVs. Westmoreland Middle SchoolSoftball Field 1- at school
Tue6/09/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH) BaseballHVs. Westmoreland Middle SchoolBaseball Field- on campus