Friday, May 15, 2015

Friday Notes 5-15-15

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SCHOOL INFO:


National Honor Society Induction Ceremony:

The L&G Chapter of the National Honor Society (LGNHS) will hold a 40-minute ceremony for the annual induction of new members into the chapter on Monday, May 18, at 9:15. All families of new inductees are encouraged to attend both the ceremony and a brief reception in the library following.

Spring Concert:

You are cordially invited to attend the Leland and Gray music department's Spring Concert. It will be on Thursday, May 21st at 7 PM in the L&G Gym. Come support the band and chorus students.

Opportunity:

Attention Students in the Classes of 2017, 2018, and 2019:

It's your turn to serve on Leland and Gray's School Board! Three seniors graduate in June, opening three slots for high schoolers in grades 9-11 to join the Board and contribute to the most powerful decision-making in school. To apply, write a detailed letter of interest to the principal Dorinne Dorfman and the School Board chair Joseph Winrich, and attend a School Board meeting, preferably on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:30pm in the library. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 15th. The two-year term as a student member of the School Board begins in August 2015 and ends in June 2017, during which you attend monthly Board meetings and a two budget meetings. 

Participating on the Board gives students voice at the highest levels in developing school budgets, adopting policies, and discussing the most pressing issues at Leland and Gray. Every eligible student should consider the influence and prestige this role brings, not just here and now, but in the future as a leader and top competitor when applying to college and career. 

For more information, see student Board member Julian Plumadore, Dr. Dorfman, or Terry Davison Berger.



Parents:

Do you want to learn more about Leland and Gray?  If so, you should apply to become a substitute teacher?  Choose the days you want to work and fill out an application at the Central Office.  Call Patty in the office for more information about this exciting opportunity!

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!

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.

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.

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 fiancĂ© 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:

Xenophobia [zen-uh-foh-bee-uh, zee-nuh-] Noun-An unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers or of  that which is foreign or strange. 

Origin: Classic Greek-xeno "foreign or strange" and phobia "fear." First known use as xenophobia in 1903. Derived Forms-Xenophobic, adjective.
Synonyms-discrimination, animosity, bigotry
Antonyms-fairness, impartiality, tolerance
Prefix-xen or xeno
Suffix-none
Sentence: Many issues we see regarding police violence, riots and racial struggle occur because of xenophobia.
Note: Although often associated, xenophobia and racism have different meanings. 
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 Jaclyn:

As your children grow, they will be encouraged to try new things. Some of those things may be harmful to their health, if not illegal. The younger a person is when he starts using alcohol or other drugs, the greater the risk is for them to have a substance abuse problem. 

You play a critical role in their choices. Your child will be less likely to use alcohol and other drugs if you:  talk about the risks, listen to their feelings and concerns, are involved in their life and they feels close to you. Talking about feelings will help your child identify strong feelings and learn to share them in healthy ways. The key is to start talking about the risks early, before your child is exposed to them.  

Here are a few ways to work on communication with your child:  
-Be a good listener. When they speaks, give them your full attention, and even repeat what you hear in your own words. 
-Keep your emotions in check, stay calm even if they says something that shocks you. 

For more information visit www.thecoolspot.gov –Jaclyn Hamilton S.A.P

From the Nurse:

Health Department Warns Tick Season Already Underway:
Ticks are a lot like weeds:  they survive winter’s freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall and lack of sunshine. These resilient critters can carry pathogens – microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and parasites – that cause illness.
“Ticks are abundant in all parts of the state. Using bug spray and doing daily tick checks should be part of every Vermonter’s routine,” said Erica Berl, an infectious disease epidemiologist for the Vermont Department of Health. “The earlier you remove a tick, the less likely you are to become sick.”

Thirteen different tick species have been identified in Vermont, but only four are known to carry pathogens that cause disease in humans.

Lyme disease, one of the more common tickborne diseases in Vermont,  is transmitted from the bite of infected deer ticks. Symptoms of Lyme disease include an expanding red skin rash, swollen joints and flu-like symptoms. The number of cases reported to the Health Department peaked in 2013 with nearly 900 cases, and there were nearly 600 cases last year.

Transmission can be prevented if the tick is removed within about 36 hours, but the nymphs are so small that they can go unnoticed if you aren’t looking for them carefully. Most infections occur in the summer months when the nymphs are most active.

Lyme disease can be successfully treated with antibiotics, especially if treatment is given early. Left untreated, Lyme disease may affect other parts of the body, including the heart and nervous system. If you believe you may have been infected or have developed a rash or fever, call your health care provider as soon as possible.

The Health Department is advising everyone to take the following actions this spring and summer:
AVOID — Areas that are good tick habitat such as tall grass, or areas with a lot of brush and leaf litter, and along forest edges.
REPEL — Before you go outside, remember to use insect repellant with up to 30% DEET and treat clothes with permethrin. When possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants and tuck your pants into your socks to keep ticks away from your skin. Inspect yourself regularly when outside to catch any ticks before they bite.
INSPECT — Do daily tick checks on yourself, children and pets. Check yourself from head to toe. While nymphs are most commonly found on the lower legs, they may be anywhere on the body.
REMOVE — Remove ticks promptly. Showering within two hours of coming indoors has also been proven effective in preventing Lyme disease by washing ticks off the skin. 
For the past two years, the Health Department has encouraged Vermonters to report ticks, including how many, and what type. A deer tick pulled off clothing on Sleepy Hollow Road, in Colchester, and a Lonestar tick pulled off a dog on Mosquitoville Road between Rygate and Peacham were among the hundreds of reports posted on the Health Department’s Tick Tracker website last year.

To report a tick, visit the tick tracker at: https://apps.health.vermont.gov/gis/vttracking/ticktracker/2015/

For more information about ticks and Lyme disease visit 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:



Upcoming Events:

The West Townshend Country Store will be holding the following events:
Worm composting and Vermiculture May 18th


ATHLETICS:


Operation Hat Trick:

Leland & Gray honored local veterans on Thursday, May 14th through their participating in Operation Hat Trick.  A big thanks to the L&G Booster Club for allowing this to happen.  We honored 14 local veterans from various branches of the military and raised funds for Vermont Wounded Warriors.  Both the baseball and softballs teams were victorious in their games.


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.

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.


L&G Athlete Recognized:

Senior Haley Buffum has been selected to compete in the Twin State Classic on July 18th in Essex Junction VT. Formally known as the Alhambra Classic, the Twin State Classic is a basketball All-Star event pitting the 12 best High School Seniors from VT against there counterparts from NH in boys and girls basketball. Haley has been a four year varsity player at L.G.U.H.S., garnering M.V.L awards all four years, along with inclusion in the VT Dream Dozen in 2014, and she represented L.G.U.H.S. at the annual North vs. South Senior All-Star game in March. Haley will be attending Johnson State College in the fall and playing for the J.S.C. Badgers Women's Basketball team along side 2013 L.G.U.H.S. graduate Ashley Goddard.

Upcoming Events:

Please check Digital Sports for any changes.
DayDateTimeEventSportH/AOpponent/TitleFacility
Mon5/18/154:30PMGameBoys (V) BaseballA@ Springfield High SchoolRMS Birsky/Wyman Field
Mon5/18/154:30PMGameGirls (JV) SoftballHVs. Mill River UnionSoftball Field 1- at school
Tue5/19/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH) BaseballA@ Westmoreland Middle SchoolTBD
Tue5/19/154:00PMGameGirls (8TH) SoftballA@ Westmoreland Middle SchoolTBD
Tue5/19/154:30PMGameBoys (V) BaseballA@ PoultneyTBD
Wed5/20/154:00PMGameGirls (V) SoftballA@ Windsor Jr/SrVar. SB Field
Wed5/20/154:30PMGameGirls (JV) SoftballA@ Green MountainGreven Field
Thu5/21/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH) BaseballHVs. Putney Middle SchoolTBD
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
Tue5/26/154:30PMGameGirls (V) SoftballHVs. Twin ValleySoftball Field 1- at school
Tue5/26/154:30PMGameBoys (V) BaseballHVs. Twin ValleyBaseball Field- on campus
Wed5/27/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH) BaseballA@ Dummerston Middle SchoolTBD
Thu5/28/154:30PMGameBoys (V) BaseballHVs. Springfield High SchoolBaseball Field- on campus
Thu5/28/154:30PMGameGirls (V) SoftballHVs. Springfield 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
Tue6/09/154:00PMGameBoys (8TH) BaseballHVs. Westmoreland Middle SchoolBaseball Field- on campus
Tue6/09/154:00PMGameGirls (8TH) SoftballHVs. Westmoreland Middle SchoolSoftball Field 1- at school