Please also add fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org to your contact list so the mailing doesn't end up in your spam folder. Thank you.
SCHOOL INFO:
Snowboarding Results:
State title and championships have been won! Congratulations to Owen McDonald for capturing the Individual Slope Style Competition State Championship and to the Leland & Gray Snowboarding Team, which consisted of Owen McDonald, Patrick McDonald, Max Cramp, Casper Rowe and Cody Cutler, for capturing the Team Slope Style Competition State Championship! Congratulations to the athletes and their coaches!
Student Art Month Art Show:
Leland & Gray did fantastic in this year's Student Art Month Art Show with the following awards:
Best in Show Drawing - Erelyn Griffin
Best in Show Painting - Skyler Nupp
Best in Show Ceramics - Maggie Adams
Best in Show Book Arts - Maggie Adams
Honorable Mention Digital Arts - Dani Dezendorf
The show opens March 4th and will be up until the end of the month. You can see the 2D work at the River Garden and the 3D work at Vermont Artisan Designs Gallery 2.
Parent Conferences:
L&G Parents: It's time to think about parent conferences which are March 24, 2016. Please e-mail Patty to set up your times. Middle School parents can schedule theirs from 12:30-3:00 for a ten minute team teachers (all of them at once) or else individual ones during the same time as the High School conferences, which are 3:30-7:30! Patty's e-mail is: pbrissette@lelandandgray.org!
From the Music Department:
The Friends of Music are sponsoring a Music Night on Friday, March 11th at 7PM in the Dutton Gym.
The L&G Middle School Chorus and the Rebel Clefs will be traveling to the Kurn Hattin School on Wednesday, March 16 to participate in the Kurn Hattin Middle School Choral Invitational.
On April 8th and 9th the High School Chorus will be performing Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" with other local choral groups and the Windham Orchestra.
Music Night:
On March 11th at 7:00pm in the Dutton Gymnasium the Leland and Gray Music Department will be hosting one of its Music Nights - likely the last of the year!
Music Nights are evenings of musical performances by students and faculty/staff in groups and as solo acts that you won't see in any other concert. They usually last 1 1/2 to 2 hours, and have a kind of coffee house atmosphere. At this point, there are some acts that have been brewing for a few months now, so this is bound to be a great show!
If you'd like to sign up to play or sing, let Mr. Goodemote or Mr. Kelley know, and if you'd like to order pizza to be enjoyed at the concert, there will be forms available next week.
All proceeds go to the Leland and Gray Friends of Music so they can assist the music department as well as students paying for lessons, camps, and instruments.
We'll see you there!
Vermont All State Music Festival:
Congratulations to Susie Francy, Emma Urbaska and Gabrel Vanni-Phillips who auditioned for and were accepted into the Vermont All state Music Festival. The concert will be on May 7th in Swanton, VT.
Penny Wars:
The senior class needs your help and your change. They will be putting on Penny Wars March 1st-31st. The way it works is you donate pennies for a grade, 7-12, and each penny will earn them a point. Then you can give any of your silver change to a different class and their points will be deducted based off of the silver value. Drop off any and all change to help out. You can give change to a senior, or deliver it to Jaclyn as she will be keeping track of all points. Thank you for your support of the senior class.
Scheduling Requests:
Directions for students, parents, and guardians to enter requests into PowerSchool for next year:
All requests entered will be reviewed when you meet with your counselor.
On the Navigation pane on the left, select "Class Registration"
- You will see some courses listed in the section named "Preselected". If changes are desired in this section, please note them and discuss with your counselor.
- In the section named "Electives", use the edit button on the right (looks like a pencil) to open a dialog box with courses you may choose. Use the 'first', 'prev', (followed by page numbers), 'next' and 'last' buttons towards the bottom of the box to review all of the choices. Once you have selected all of your electives, press "Okay".
- There is a section called "Other". Some courses may be taken more than once in a year (for example, Coop, Woodworking, some PE courses, etc.). Use this section to select the second course if you have already filled your electives.
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.
From the School Nurse:
On Thursday February 25th the Springfield Lions Club came to Leland and Gray and did free vision screenings on our 7th and 9th graders. The Lions club purchased a special vision camera that gives a comprehensive report on a person’s vision. It can detect myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (far sightedness), astigmatism, and gaze asymmetry. The camera is very similar to a point and shoot camera and takes only seconds to complete a screening. No personal information was given by the students and they were identified by number only. If your child did not pass the screening, you will be sent home a referral in the mail to follow up with an eye doctor to have a complete exam. Thank you so much to the Lions Club for their time and generosity
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 Jaclyn, Student Assistance Professional:
The Vermont Department of Health has just released the results of a health impact assessment (HIA) on the regulation on marijuana in Vermont. The HIA looks at the possible effects that could result from regulating and taxing adult marijuana use in Vermont. The assessment began for an extensive review of the existing literature to identify the strength of evidence associated with the potential health impacts.
Download the HIA here.
Impacts were then rated as not well researched, fair amount of evidence, and strong or very strong evidence. The Vermont Department of Health tried to go into every aspect of an adult Vermonters life, even looking to see if there was any research of skiing safety and marijuana. Though regulated marijuana would only be available for adults 21 or older the HIA did look at the Youth Risk Behavior Survey data for teen use. The data showed that when marijuana was involved so were other substances, violence, suicidality, and student assets decreased.
Download the HIA here.
For more information - http://healthvermont.gov/pubs/healthassessments/
Leland & Gray Players:
Leland and Gray Players to present Macbeth.
Ripe for our times, this two-hour story of the perils of greed and gullibility, of the power of fantasy over reality, and of the dangers of power’s temptations is as timely now as it was in Jacobean England.
Leland and Gray Players’ present Shakespeare’s Macbeth in L&G's Dutton Gym on Thursday, March 3 at 7; Friday, March 4 at 7:30; Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 and Sunday, March 6 at 3pm.
For more information, please contact director Annie Landenberger: alandenberger@lelandandgray.org, 802.365.7355 x 204.
SOPHOMORES will be admitted for free since all will be reading lor have read Macbeth in English. See Ms. L. for a ticket.
Here are a few pictures from rehearsals:
Ripe for our times, this two-hour story of the perils of greed and gullibility, of the power of fantasy over reality, and of the dangers of power’s temptations is as timely now as it was in Jacobean England.
Leland and Gray Players’ present Shakespeare’s Macbeth in L&G's Dutton Gym on Thursday, March 3 at 7; Friday, March 4 at 7:30; Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 and Sunday, March 6 at 3pm.
For more information, please contact director Annie Landenberger: alandenberger@lelandandgray.org, 802.365.7355 x 204.
SOPHOMORES will be admitted for free since all will be reading lor have read Macbeth in English. See Ms. L. for a ticket.
Here are a few pictures from rehearsals:
Governor's Institutes of Vermont:
The Governor’s Institutes of VT (GIV) will be hosting a Entrepreneurship program on June 25 - July 1 – at Vermont Tech for Vermont students entering 10TH – 12TH grade
Entrepreneurship is hosted & co-sponsored by Vermont Tech for students entering 10th - 12th Grades - Randolph Center Campus - now in its 3rd successful year! A fun filled, “hands on”/experiential and creative residential institute for students interested in any career pathway; students, who are full of ideas, want to make difference in their communities and the world, and turn their ideas into reality. They’ll identify the strengths that will ignite their entrepreneurial potential and practice skills that every individual needs to be successful. Entrepreneurship is more than an academic discipline. It provides a framework for a way of thinking and taking action, learning from outcomes, identifying opportunities, testing assumptions, iterating and refining ideas and then building upon potential opportunities. Led by experienced and professional business leaders & educators passionate about entrepreneurship – who believe that developing an “entrepreneurial mindset” is a mindset, that every student, person needs to succeed no matter whether they want to go into business for themselves or enter any career pathway. Sliding scale tuition – some pay as little as $10 for the entire week! This is a residential camp for all - with field trips, outside entrepreneurial speakers, maker activities and loads more! http://www.giv.org/specialtopics/entrepreneurship/ or Contact: Laurel Butler - lbutler@vtsbdc.org
FYI – VERMONT TECH – now offering a major in Entrepreneurship – one of the fastest growing majors!
Save the Date:
This years prom will take place on Saturday, May 21st.
AFTER SCHOOL INFO:
LEAF Program:
L.E.A.F. (L&G Environmental Action Force and Outdoor Club)
Help us plan this year’s full week celebration of Earth Day 2016 with activities and special guests starting April 11th and ending with an all school Assembly on April 15th. Join us any time.
What we do as a club:
When? Every FridayHS lunch C4 and on occasion after school for a hike!
Please make alternative transportation arrangements for the dates the bus is not available.
HEY! Help runs the following times:
Mon-Fri Mornings 7:15-7:45 in the Library
Mon–Thu Afternoons 2:45-4:15, Mon in A-11, Tue-Thu in the Library
After School Programs:
-Jr. Iron Chef on Tuesdays
-Dungeons & Dragons on Tuesdays
-L&G TV and Story Telling on Thursdays
-Mural Club on Thursdays
-Computer Coding and Games Creation on Thursdays
-Weight Training on Thursdays
-Create in Three Dimensions on Tuesdays and Thursdays
-NEW>>> Ceramics on Wednesdays see Ms. Wilson for details
-NEW>>> SAT prep
All after school programs at L&G are offered free of charge.
See Dale Stevens in room C5 (in the activity room) or dstevens@lelandandgray.org for more information
Help us plan this year’s full week celebration of Earth Day 2016 with activities and special guests starting April 11th and ending with an all school Assembly on April 15th. Join us any time.
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
- help us bring back our composting program!
When? Every FridayHS lunch C4 and on occasion after school for a hike!
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 running and will continue running until March 31st. Please remember, the late bus does not run on Winter Sports days ( 3/9).
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:
HEY! Help runs the following times: Mon-Fri Mornings 7:15-7:45 in the Library
Mon–Thu Afternoons 2:45-4:15, Mon in A-11, Tue-Thu in the Library
After School Programs:
-Jr. Iron Chef on Tuesdays
-Dungeons & Dragons on Tuesdays
-L&G TV and Story Telling on Thursdays
-Mural Club on Thursdays
-Computer Coding and Games Creation on Thursdays
-Weight Training on Thursdays
-Create in Three Dimensions on Tuesdays and Thursdays
-NEW>>> Ceramics on Wednesdays see Ms. Wilson for details
-NEW>>> SAT prep
All after school programs at L&G are offered free of charge.
See Dale Stevens in room C5 (in the activity room) or dstevens@lelandandgray.org for more information
COMMUNITY:
If you have any community events or information you would like to be listed in Friday Notes, please e-mail fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org
Yoga:
West River Valley Thrives:
This winter, West River Valley Thrives, a local coalition dedicated to “promoting healthy lifestyle choices with an emphasis on the prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use by youth people”, will be hosting a new program for local parents. This workshop, called Active Parenting of Teens, is an evidence-based program for parents of children in fifth grade and up where parents will discuss issues unique to adolescence and the skills needed to parent their “tweens” and teens most effectively.
The workshop will include information on parenting styles, problem solving and communication, responsibility and discipline, building courage and self-esteem, drugs and violence, as well as development and sexuality.
Active Parenting of Teens will be held over the course of four Saturdays from 9am-12pm at the United Church of Christ in Townshend (46 Common Rd); pastries and coffee will be provided. Free childcare will be made available with advanced notice. Also, all participants will receive a gas gift card worth $20 as a thank you for coming out on a Saturday morning to engage with other local parents on the topic of parenting. Interested parents should contact Kate Venne, Project Coordinator for West River Valley Thrives, at wrvthrives@gmail.com or 802.365.4700 to register. Check out our new website, wrvthrives.com, for more information about other upcoming West River Valley Thrives opportunities!
Rabbit Run Half Marathon and 5K:
An amazing event to support an even more amazing local preschool, Timson Hill Preschool.
This scenic route will take runners over gently rolling hills along the West River, across a historic iron bridge, and through quiet picturesque roads in Brookline. Proceeds from the event will benefit Timson Hill Preschool, a family cooperative, non-profit licensed preschool in Williamsville, VT.
For more details on the event, including pictures from the route and course map, visit the host page: https://www.facebook.com/RabbitRunHalfMarathon/?fref=ts
Registration is now open and you can register for event through the link below:
https://g2racereg.webconnex.com/rabbitrun2016
Half marathon registration fee - $60 until February 9th
5K registration fee - $30 until February 9th
Leland & Gray Community can contact Johanna Liskowsky-Doak with any questions:
jliskowsky-doak@lelandandgray.org
The West Townshend Country Store:
For information about events at The West Townshend Country Store, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/westtownshendcountrystore/ for more details, directions, or contact information.
Community Dance:
Join us for a multi-town Tween/Teen dance on March 12 at the Winhall Community Arts Center in Bondville from 7 - 10 PM.
Admission is Free, though donations to the community center will be appreciated also.
Parents, would you like to bake something or donate refreshments?
Would anyone like to chaperone the dance?
Contact Laura Molinelli-Clark at l.molinelli.girl@gmail.com
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 802-365-9240 or email westriver22@yahoo.com
ATHLETICS:
Softball Information:
There are four Open Gym dates set up for you to come and get ready for the season. Come when you can! Bring a glove and sneakers, and your favorite bat if you'd like! The dates and times are as follows:
March 9th 6-8pm
March 10th 6-8pm
March 16th 2:45 - 4:15pm
March 17th 7-9pm.
HS Girls Softball:
Our spring season will start on Sunday, March 20th at 3:00pm!!
There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 8th during HS lunch for all 9th-12th graders playing softball this spring. This meeting will be in the weight room and will start at 1:00pm.
March 9th 6-8pm
March 10th 6-8pm
March 16th 2:45 - 4:15pm
March 17th 7-9pm.
HS Girls Softball:
Our spring season will start on Sunday, March 20th at 3:00pm!!
There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 8th during HS lunch for all 9th-12th graders playing softball this spring. This meeting will be in the weight room and will start at 1:00pm.
New Co-Curricular Calendar:
Tired of Digital Sports/League Minder? We were too! So we've transferred all of the co-curricular events to a Google Calendar which can be found on the left hand menu bar of the L&G homepage or here: http://lelandandgray.org/index.php/co-curricular-calendar Many thanks to the IT department for their assistance with this process! The information will still be kept up to date on Digital Sports.
Hood Scholarship:
Hood Milk Sportsmanship Scholarship applications are due by March 11, 2016. More information can be found here.
High School Baseball Pitcher's and Catcher's Tryouts:
Grade 9-12:
Monday 3/14 5-7pm
Tuesday 3/15 2:45-4:30pm
Wednesday 3/16 7-9pm
Thursday 3/17 5-7pm
Friday 3/18 5-7pm
Monday 3/14 5-7pm
Tuesday 3/15 2:45-4:30pm
Wednesday 3/16 7-9pm
Thursday 3/17 5-7pm
Friday 3/18 5-7pm
