SCHOOL INFO:
Refuse to Use:
Refuse to Use Make Up Event
Tuesday, November 10.
2:45-4;15
Room A-11
To get your Stratton pass for the Thanksgiving break you must attend three Refuse To Use events.
This is the last scheduled make up event before early December.
8th Grade Parents:
8th grade homework assignments build on what has happened that day in class. The lesson is taught and assignments are typically begun in class. They need to be completed before the next class. Without completed homework, students will not be as successful in the next day. This design is intended to help 8th graders become more independent learners, a skill needed for high school. Please check Power School daily to see what the day's homework assignment is, and ask to see your child's homework when it is completed.
School Handbook Update:
The following definition has been added to Student Handbook – Lookalike Containers and Products
On p. 54 of L&G’s 2015-16 Student Handbook is an explanation of the mandated Vermont State policy F07, Student Alcohol and Drugs. Much of this handbook section lists detailed consequences of students under the influence or who bring or distribute drugs, drug paraphernalia, or alcohol at school. Until now, a definition of these substances or related items has not been included. Beginning November 2, 2015 and until further notice, the definition will be included as follows:
DRUG: For the purposes of this policy, the word “drug” includes alcohol, non-alcoholic malt beverages, beverages with any amount of alcohol, narcotics, hallucinogenics, amphetamines, barbiturates, marijuana and all other controlled substances as defined by and federal statute or regulation. It also means any substance represented to be a “drug” as defined above, including “look alikes,” ergogenic and performance enhancing substances, and paraphernalia, including containers, specifically or reasonably associated with drug use.
Winter Activities:
It’s that time of year again and we welcome you to join us for all of your L&G Winter Activity equipment needs – rentals of skis, snowboards and boots. We encourage you to come in before the Thanksgiving holiday so we can get your child(ren) outfitted for the season. The season runs from 10/23/15- 4/30/16.
Our season lease price this year will be the same as last year: $79 for skis, boots and poles; $99 for snowboards and boots. OR you may purchase the equipment as follows: $89 for skis, boots and poles; $120 for snowboards and boots.
In response to the growing inquiry about helmets, we have teamed with Giro and Smith to offer helmets to Refuse to Use participants at the reduced range of $50-$80. The benefit of these helmets is the size adjustability that will provide several years of use for your child.
We thank you in advance for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Think snow!
Sincerely,
Tom, Suzy and the Norse House Team
Norse House Ski & Sport
31 VT Route 30
Bondville VT
802-297-1755
From the Music Department:
On Friday, November 20th thirteen Leland and Gray music students will be traveling to Brattleboro Union High School to participate in the Connecticut Valley Music Festival Association's Fall Music Festival. Veronica Stevens, Alice Coyne, Caroline Mehner, Haileigh Travers and Kirsten Munson will be in the middle school chorus. Gregory Holland, Karson Petty, Fairen Stark and Felix Judd-Wright will be in the high school concert band and Sarah Andersen, Susie Francy, Emma Urbaska and Gabrel Vanni-Phillips will be in the jazz choir. The middle school group will be in a concert at 3 PM and the high school groups will have their concert at 5PM on Saturday, Nov. 21st. Both concerts are in the BUHS Auditorium.
The next Friends of Music meeting will be December 2nd at 5:30 in the music room.
Tech Tip:
Learn the fundamentals of digital citizenship through animated, choose-your-own-adventure interactive experiences, designed for grades 6-9. Invite students to explore digital dilemmas, make good (and not-so-good) decisions, and try out possible solutions through stories and mini-games – all without risking their real-world reputations. Discover how Common Sense Education’s award-winning digital literacy and citizenship curriculum seamlessly integrates into blended-learning environments.
Digital Compass Game
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/digital-compass
Students will be able to:
• Find facts and gather data for conscientious decisions
• Synthesize information and evaluate options
• Assess situations in order to make informed judgments
• Reflect on decisions and determine alternative choices
• Build interpersonal empathy by role-playing and taking the perspective of others
• Develop skill-based competencies through game-based learning
• Apply learnings to real-world situations
From the Nurse:
Applications for BOOTS 4 VERMONT KIDS are in the nurse’s office. If your child is in need of winter boots for the season and you are having difficulty purchasing them due to financial restraints, please contact Jen Burke, School Nurse at Leland and Gray or email @ Jburke@lelandandgray.org. This program is funded by the Stratton Foundation. All applications are due by December 4th.
Juniors & Seniors & Their Parents/Guardians:
Every week Sarah sends out an E-newsletter containing all things college and career. Many of you are on the list to receive it, but many are not! There is so much information pertaining to life after high school, this is the most effective way to communicate it to you. If you do NOT get this e-letter, please email Sarah and request to be added to the list. sgrasso@lelandandgray.org
Word of the Week:
AFTER SCHOOL INFO:
New After School Programs:
Photography:
Christine Triebert will be conducting a series of workshops for four to five weeks in November and into December. Focusing on the creative process, this will go beyond fine tuning your "selfies". Chris has recently installed an amazing exhibit in Brattleboro and has some time to share her skills, experience, and wisdom with anyone interested in photography. We hope to start in November.
Create in Three Dimensions:
Kristen Wilson will be leading a group focusing on Design, Computer Design, 3D printing. These workshops will be using a number of different programs focusing on improving and understand new ways to design things on a computer and bring them to the 3D printer..
Architect David Cotton will be a guest discussing his career in design and showing some ways students could apply these skills in the real world. This, too, has a November start time.
Design & Construction 101:
Students interested in furthering the connections from design to actual construction will join David Ahern on some building projects, beginning with simple in-school projects that will lead to more involved outdoor construction projects. Several community members will be assisting with the larger projects.
Start time to be announced.
Nursing 101:
Students will work with GCH nurse Desiree Plumley to learn some basic nursing skills, the many types of careers available in the field of Nursing and what it is like to actually be a nurse. Starts in December.
Solar Energy 101:
Students in this program will learn electronic basics and will be part of a team building a Solar Panel. We hope it will actually work! Support will be provided by staff from Integrated Solar and Soveren Solar. Participants will learn about the careers now being offered in this field and get some practical experience learning how it works. Start time to be announced.
Christine Triebert will be conducting a series of workshops for four to five weeks in November and into December. Focusing on the creative process, this will go beyond fine tuning your "selfies". Chris has recently installed an amazing exhibit in Brattleboro and has some time to share her skills, experience, and wisdom with anyone interested in photography. We hope to start in November.
Create in Three Dimensions:
Kristen Wilson will be leading a group focusing on Design, Computer Design, 3D printing. These workshops will be using a number of different programs focusing on improving and understand new ways to design things on a computer and bring them to the 3D printer..
Architect David Cotton will be a guest discussing his career in design and showing some ways students could apply these skills in the real world. This, too, has a November start time.
Design & Construction 101:
Students interested in furthering the connections from design to actual construction will join David Ahern on some building projects, beginning with simple in-school projects that will lead to more involved outdoor construction projects. Several community members will be assisting with the larger projects.
Start time to be announced.
Nursing 101:
Students will work with GCH nurse Desiree Plumley to learn some basic nursing skills, the many types of careers available in the field of Nursing and what it is like to actually be a nurse. Starts in December.
Solar Energy 101:
Students in this program will learn electronic basics and will be part of a team building a Solar Panel. We hope it will actually work! Support will be provided by staff from Integrated Solar and Soveren Solar. Participants will learn about the careers now being offered in this field and get some practical experience learning how it works. Start time to be announced.
After School Conduct:
Students who are in an activity must arrive by 3:00. You are not allowed on A or B Level unless you are participating in an After School Activity. If you leave the activity before it concludes, you must go to C-Level or outside.
If you are not participating in an after school activity and violate any rules in the Student Handbook, you will no longer be allowed to stay after school.
Morning Announcement Challenge:
Check out the 10th graders and LGTV Morning Announcement production!!
LEAF Program:
L&G Environmental Action Force and Outdoor Club:
Do you care about the environment? Do you want to spend more time outdoors?
Join LEAF!
What we do:
Do you care about the environment? Do you want to spend more time outdoors?
Join LEAF!
What we do:
- hike, snowshoe, and learn wilderness skills
- L&G School Community Garden
- make and teach upcycled crafts
- attend Youth Environmental Summits
- educate ourselves and others on the outdoors, environmental issues and model sustainable practices
Junior Iron Chef:
"Jr Iron Chef Vermont is a statewide culinary competition that challenges teams of middle and high school students to create healthy, local dishes that inspire school meal programs." (http://dev.vtfeed.org/). The teams will meet every Tuesday afternoon throughout the school year to plan and practice for the state-wide competition held in the spring.If you enjoy cooking, are an aspiring chef, enjoy working with food and creating recipes... please join us on Tuesdays! Contact Susan Jones for more information. sjones@lelandandgray.org or 365-7355, ext 128.
Late Bus:
The late is running and will continue running until Thursday, December 17th.
The late bus runs Monday - Thursday. The late bus does not run on half days or on Wednesdays during Winter Sports.
You can access the full late bus schedule here.
After School Programs:
After School programs began running on Monday, September 14th. Please see or e-mail Dale Stevens with any questions.
COMMUNITY:
If you have any community events or information you would like to be listed in Friday Notes, please e-mail fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org
Job Opportunity:
PART-TIME YEAR ROUND HELP WANTED:
Contact Lynn for more details: 802-464-0259 or stop by Timber Creek to fill out an application.
Any questions, please feel free to call Lynn at 802-464-0259.
Busy resort community seeks front desk staff to greet and assist our homeowners, guests, club members and vendors; answer phones; log keys; light office duties; facility checks; other miscellaneous tasks. Good communication and customer service skills required. Must have reliable transportation and be able to work day and evening shifts, weekdays and weekends. Benefits include use of the health club with courts, pool and hot tub. We are looking to fill two positions for 9-15 hours/week each. We will review the applicant’s availability to decide what days/shifts each person will be assigned when we hire.
Contact Lynn for more details: 802-464-0259 or stop by Timber Creek to fill out an application.
Please note that we understand that students will be in school and will have limited shift availability on weekdays.
Our shifts are structured as follows:
Weekdays: 7:15 am – 3:00 pm
Weeknights: 2:45 pm – 7:00 pm (until winter when we are open until 8 or 9 pm)
Weekends
Day shift: 7:45 am – 2:00 pm
Closing shift: 1:45 – 7:00 pm (until winter when we are open until 8 or 9 pm)
Any questions, please feel free to call Lynn at 802-464-0259.
Thank you,
Lynn Larson
Club House Manager / Bookkeeping
Timber Creek Condominium Owners Association
PO Box 670 - West Dover, VT 05356
Phone: 802-464-0259
Fax: 802-464-0546
Job Opportunity:
The Townshend Library is hiring for a Custodian Position. 2 hours per week, $13.63/hour. The hours are flexible. Please call Librarian Karen LaRue if interested at 802-365-4039
ATHLETICS:
Open Gym:
Girls Basketball Open Gym will be held on Sundays and Wednesdays from 5-6pm in the Main Gym.
Boys Open Gym for high school students will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5pm in the L&G Gym
Boys Open Gym for high school students will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5pm in the L&G Gym
Basketball:
All Middle and High School students interested in playing basketball for the L&G teams this winter, please sign up with Mr. Testo. Also, make sure you have an updated physical within the last two years. All forms are available in Mr. Testo's office on D Level.
The first day of practice for High School Basketball is November 16th.
The first day of practice for Middle School Basketball is November 30th. All Middle School practices run from 2:45-4:15.
The first day of practice for High School Basketball is November 16th.
The first day of practice for Middle School Basketball is November 30th. All Middle School practices run from 2:45-4:15.
