SCHOOL INFO:
Powerschool Changes:
The Windham Central Supervisory Union has updated Powerschool to the latest version (9.1) and there is one important change parents need to be aware of, which is to the Parent Access portal. Parents need to create a new account. The instructions on how to do that are located here.
Wednesday, December 23rd:
Wednesday, December 23rd will be a half-day for L&G and all WCSU schools. The buses will pick up our students at 11:30am and they will be served lunch before they leave for the holiday break.In Program Holiday Bazaar:
The In Program cordially invites you to the annual holiday bazaar.
When: December 15, 16 and 17th
Where: The In Program also know as C1
Time: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Junior Class Fundraiser:
Dribbling and Dunking, Saturday 12/12 at noon, grades 1-6
An afternoon of basketball skills and games with Leland and Gray Varsity players
Meet in the main gym lobby at 12:00 for snacks or 1:00 to play
Project Feed the Thousands:
The Leland and Gray Chapter of the National Honor Society wraps up Project Feed the Thousands and its winter clothing/bedding drive on December 22. If you have items to donate and need information as to how to do so, contact advisor Annie Landenberger at alandenberger@lelandandgray.org or 365-7355 x 204. Heartfelt thanks from NHS --and
from the community--for all that's been donated thus far.
Music Department Winter Concert:
The Leland and Gray Music Department will be putting on its Winter Concert on Thursday December, 17 at 7:00pm in the main gym. The high school and middle school ensembles will be performing an exciting mix of works from high-adrenaline contemporary band pieces to folk music from around the world to big band jazz standards and beyond! All are welcome, admission is free, and there will be refreshments sold by the L&G Friends of Music.
Annual Winter Art Show:
The visual art students at Leland and Gray have been creating some exquisite work over the last few months, an exemplary sampling of which will be on display at the Winter Art Show in the school's activity room. The show's opening will take place at 6:30 on December 17th prior to the music department's concert in the gym. Come enjoy the artwork with us!
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.
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
From the Nurse:
If you have questions or concerns about Whooping Cough, please contact Jen Burke, School Nurse, at jburke@lelandandgray.org Please read this handout for more information: Pertussis Handout
Summer Opportunity:
Duke Youth Programs is a part of Duke University Continuing Studies and has provided summer academic enrichment for academically motivated youth for over 30 years. Each summer approximately 650 youth from around the nation and world, representing some 22 states and 5 different countries, attend one of our summer programs.
Duke Youth Programs open for registration on December 1st! They offer 13 different programs for students from grades 6-11. All programs seek to engage learners in innovative, interactive, transformative learning experiences. Co-curricular social and recreational activities are carefully planned and delivered to complement the instructional day. The camp “learning community” approaches learning as a shared responsibility among students, instructors, and counselors.
Duke Youth Programs open for registration on December 1st! They offer 13 different programs for students from grades 6-11. All programs seek to engage learners in innovative, interactive, transformative learning experiences. Co-curricular social and recreational activities are carefully planned and delivered to complement the instructional day. The camp “learning community” approaches learning as a shared responsibility among students, instructors, and counselors.
For more information on how to register for our programs, please visit our website at www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth. You can also contact our office by sending an email to youth@duke.edu or giving us a call at (919) 684-2827
Tech Tips:
What to Read Next: Kids' Holiday Books and Other Fun Reads for December
Looking for some good reads that go with hot chocolate and lazy vacation days? Check out these picture books for Christmas and Hanukkah, along with stirring novels and nonfiction for tweens and teens.
Best Play-Together Games for Families
Whether it's a long trip or just a long evening, play-together games are ideal for groups of all ages and interests.
What's the best way to entertain family, guests, and relatives of all ages throughout the holidays? Hook 'em up with multiplayer games designed to be enjoyed together. From inexpensive apps that offer immediate gratification (perfect for waiting out flight delays) to interactive experiences that let kids put their new gifts to use (such as a Lego Dimensions toy or a sweet new Rock Band or Guitar Hero instrument kit), games meant for two or more will keep everyone laughing, thinking, strategizing, and bonding well into the New Year.
Governor's Institute:
Vermont's flagship summer program for talented teens, the Governor's Institutes offers 8 summer Institutes that gather teenagers from every high school in Vermont to study in-depth on the topics of their choice, such as Arts, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Current Issues and more. All Institutes are residential, take place on college campuses, and offer sliding scale tuition to meet all family budgets. Please visit: www.giv.org
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| Skyler Nupp, a Senior at L&G pictured with friends during Governor's Institute of the Arts, Summer 2015. |
AFTER SCHOOL INFO:
LEAF Program:
L.E.A.F. (L&G Environmental Action Force and Outdoor Club)
On November 20th 4 - 5 students from LEAF and CLEA will be attending the VT Youth Climate Summit at UVM. The summit is in its 2nd year and is sponsored by Senator Bernie Sanders. The summit was created to provide a venue for VT youth to have a voice, work together for change and to address environmental issues facing us today.
What we do as a club:
Please make alternative transportation arrangements for the dates the bus is not available.
On November 20th 4 - 5 students from LEAF and CLEA will be attending the VT Youth Climate Summit at UVM. The summit is in its 2nd year and is sponsored by Senator Bernie Sanders. The summit was created to provide a venue for VT youth to have a voice, work together for change and to address environmental issues facing us today.
What we do as a club:
- 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:
Leland and Gray's after-school late bus is currently running.
Please make alternative transportation arrangements for the dates the bus is not available.
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:
Offerings including Computer Refurbishing, L&G TV, Jr. Iron Chef, Dungeons & Dragons, Mural Club
In addition there are the following Career Initiative programs running:
Photography: Wednesdays
Explore the creative world through the lens of a camera with renowned photographers/artists Fran Janik and Christine Triebert. Create in Three Dimensions: Wednesdays 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. Designer David Cotton will be a guest discussing his career in design and showing some ways students could apply these skills in the real world. Design & Construction 101: Thursdays 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. Nursing 101: Starts in December 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. Solar Energy 101: January start time to be announced 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. All afterschool programs at L&G are offered free of charge. Also, remember HEY! Help runs the following times: Mon-Fri 7:15-7:45 in the Library and Mon - Thurs 2:45-4:15, Mon in A11, Tues-Thurs in the Library. See: Dale Stevens in room C5 (in the activity room) or Email: dstevens@lelandandgray.org
Explore the creative world through the lens of a camera with renowned photographers/artists Fran Janik and Christine Triebert. Create in Three Dimensions: Wednesdays 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. Designer David Cotton will be a guest discussing his career in design and showing some ways students could apply these skills in the real world. Design & Construction 101: Thursdays 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. Nursing 101: Starts in December 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. Solar Energy 101: January start time to be announced 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. All afterschool programs at L&G are offered free of charge. Also, remember HEY! Help runs the following times: Mon-Fri 7:15-7:45 in the Library and Mon - Thurs 2:45-4:15, Mon in A11, Tues-Thurs in the Library. See: Dale Stevens in room C5 (in the activity room) or Email: dstevens@lelandandgray.org
COMMUNITY:
If you have any community events or information you would like to be listed in Friday Notes, please e-mail fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org
Ice Skating Dance:
The Anonymous People:
West River Valley Thrives is hosting a special coalition event on Tuesday, December 15th from 5:00 to 6:45pm at the Leland and Gray Union High School library in Townshend.
This event will feature a screening of selections from the film The Anonymous People, a documentary about Americans living in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. A delicious local dinner will be provided for the event, and a brief discussion will be held after the screening.
Live Music and Pizza Night:
The West Townshend Country Store will be hosting a night of live music, brought to you by Aura Shards (an experimental fusion project featuring a hand pan and tabla), and delicious wood fired pizza for only $10.00!
Visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/westtownshendcountrystore/ for more details, directions, or contact information.
Job Opportunity:
Stratton Mountain Resort is hiring! Positions available include Ticket Scanners, Tube Park Attendants, Ski & Snowboard Instructors, Parking Attendants and more! Please check-out www.stratton.com/jobs now or call 802.297.4103!
Bus Drivers Needed:
West River Transportation LLC is hiring School bus drivers for home to school, field and sports trips. A CDL class B license with passenger and school bus endorsement is a must. Air brake endorsement a plus. Pay depending on experience. Call 8023659240 or email westriver22@yahoo.com
ATHLETICS:
Help Needed:
The Booster Club is looking for parents/community members interested in helping work the Concession table at home basketball games.
The money raised by the Booster Club at these events is extremely vital to some of the purchases made for all sports in Athletics.
The will have a sign up sheet at all home games with available dates.
Please help our Booster Club with their continued support!
Holiday Varsity Basketball Tournaments:
The following is the link for the Keene State High School Tournament: http://keeneowls.com/athdept/2015_Holiday_Tournament
This page has ticket prices, as well as updated scores and match-ups throughout the tournament.
Additionally, for the first time, we will be broadcasting the championship games for each of the three divisions over the web. For just $8 per game anyone can watch on a computer, tablet, or mobile phone. The link to watch and purchase the broadcasts is here: http://portal.stretchinternet.com/keene/ Please note that the games will only show up on the Portal the day of the game, since we will not know the match-ups in advance.
Finally, we will also be selling DVDs of the championship games online. To order, please go here: https://www.events.unh.edu/RegistrationForm.pm?event_id=19071. The DVDs are $10 each or $25 for all three games.
Any questions about the broadcasting or the DVD sales can be directed to Abe Osheyack at abe.osheyack@keene.edu.
Basketball Schedule:
Please check Digital Sports for the full season schedules and updates as dates may change.
| Day | Date | Time | Event | Sport | H/A | Opponent/Title | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 12/11/15 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Brattleboro Union | L&G Gym |
| Fri | 12/11/15 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Brattleboro Union | L&G Gym |
| Mon | 12/14/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (7TH) Basketball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | TBD |
| Mon | 12/14/15 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (7TH) Basketball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | TBD |
| Tue | 12/15/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Walpole Middle School | TBD |
| Tue | 12/15/15 | 5:00PM | Game | Girls (JV) Basketball | A | @ Arlington Memorial | High School Gym |
| Tue | 12/15/15 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Walpole Middle School | TBD |
| Wed | 12/16/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Putney Middle School | TBD |
| Wed | 12/16/15 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Putney Middle School | TBD |
| Sat | 12/19/15 | 1:00PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Hartford | L&G Gym |
| Sat | 12/19/15 | 2:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Hartford | L&G Gym |
| Sun | 12/20/15 | 5:00PM | Tournament | Girls (V) Basketball | H | KSC Zero Gravity Holiday Tournament | Keene State College |
| Mon | 12/21/15 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (V) Basketball | H | KSC Zero Gravity Holiday Tournament | Keene State College |
| Mon | 12/21/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (MS) Basketball | H | Vs. Green Mountain | L&G Gym |
| Mon | 12/21/15 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (MS) Basketball | H | Vs. Green Mountain | L&G Gym |
| Tue | 12/22/15 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (V) Basketball | H | KSC Zero Gravity Holiday Tournament | Keene State College |
| Tue | 12/22/15 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Windsor Schools | L&G Gym |
| Tue | 12/22/15 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Windsor Schools | L&G Gym |
| Wed | 12/23/15 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (V) Basketball | H | KSC Zero Gravity Holiday Tournament (Snow Date) | Keene State College |
| Sat | 12/26/15 | 2:30PM | Tournament | Boys (V) Basketball | H | KSC Zero Gravity Holiday Tournament | Keene State College |
| Sun | 12/27/15 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (V) Basketball | H | KSC Zero Gravity Holiday Tournament | Keene State College |
| Mon | 12/28/15 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (V) Basketball | H | KSC Zero Gravity Holiday Tournament | Keene State College |
| Tue | 12/29/15 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (V) Basketball | H | Zero Gravity Tournament-KSC (Snow Date) | Keene State College |
| Wed | 12/30/15 | 5:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | A | @ Green Mountain | Gr.Mountain |
| Mon | 1/04/16 | 6:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | H | Vs. West Rutland | L&G Gym |
| Tue | 1/05/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Kurn Hattin Homes | TBD |
| Tue | 1/05/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Kurn Hattin Homes | TBD |
| Wed | 1/06/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | A | @ Arlington Memorial | High School Gym |
| Wed | 1/06/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | A | @ Arlington Memorial | High School Gym |
| Thu | 1/07/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Hinsdale High School | TBD |
| Thu | 1/07/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Hinsdale High School | TBD |
| Thu | 1/07/16 | 6:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | A | @ Proctor Junior / Senior High School | TBD |
| Fri | 1/08/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (MS) Basketball | A | @ Green Mountain | TBD |
| Fri | 1/08/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Boys (MS) Basketball | A | @ Green Mountain | TBD |
| Fri | 1/08/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Green Mountain | L&G Gym |
| Fri | 1/08/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Green Mountain | L&G Gym |
| Mon | 1/11/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Dummerston Middle School | TBD |
| Mon | 1/11/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Dummerston Middle School | TBD |
| Tue | 1/12/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Bellows Falls Union | L&G Gym |
| Tue | 1/12/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Bellows Falls Union | L&G Gym |
| Wed | 1/13/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (7TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Brattleboro Union | TBD |
| Wed | 1/13/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (7TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Brattleboro Union | TBD |
| Thu | 1/14/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Chesterfield Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 1/14/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Chesterfield Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 1/14/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | Twin Valley HS |
| Thu | 1/14/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | Twin Valley HS |
| Fri | 1/15/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Marlborough Middle School | TBD |
| Fri | 1/15/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Marlborough Middle School | TBD |
| Fri | 1/15/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Basketball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | TVMHS Gym |
| Fri | 1/15/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | Twin Valley HS |
