Friday Notes 5-20-16

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SCHOOL INFO:

SEEK:

The application for the program can be found here.

Foogicle Fridays:

Every Friday there will be foogicle for sale during MS and HS lunch for $1.  All proceeds go to the Ann Chapman Memorial Scholarship fund!

Seniors:

Applications for the Students Council Scholarships are available.  Please see Mary Martin.  

Note:  In 2015 the Student Council gave 4 students a total of $1500 in scholarship money.  All seniors are encouraged to apply.  The scholarship is sponsored by the HS student council.  Students do not need to be Student Council members to apply.

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

High School Prom:

This years prom will take place on Saturday, May 21st.

Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball at Stratton Mountain Club
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Grand March 7:30 pm

We will be streaming live, both the Grand March (7:30pm) and the announcing of the court (10:00pm), at the prom.  Please check the school website for directions on how to watch online: www.lelandandgray.org

From the Music Department:

PIKES FALLS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL’S FIFTH SEASON

Music and Art in the Foothills of the Green Mountains

The fifth season of Pikes Falls Chamber Music Festival in the Town Hall in Jamaica, VT will be held on July 28th - August 6th. This year, PFCM will again hold a series of evening concerts and a family and community day, including an open mic night. In addition, PFCM musicians will tour Southern VT to play in nearby towns such as the Latchis Theater in Brattleboro. Admission is free of charge, but donations are welcome!

The 2016 festival will include 11 performing musicians, 2 composers, a conductor, and 3 visual artists. Selections by Bach, Prokofiev, Ligeti, Joan Tower, along with two world premieres will be performed. Complete concert repertoire is listed on the Dates and Events page of the festival’s website: www.pikesfallschambermusicfestival.com.

Yearbooks:

To order yearbooks online, go to:  www.treering.com/1014126117141122

AFTER SCHOOL INFO:

LEAF Program:

L.E.A.F. (L&G Environmental Action Force and Outdoor Club)

What we do as a club​:

• hike 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
• support and promote our composting and recycling initiatives

When? ​Every Friday​HS lunch C4 and on occasion after school.

Late Bus:

The late bus will stop running on June 9th.

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.

You can access the full late bus schedule here.

After School Programs:

HEY! Help runs the following times:  HEY! Help will end on June 9th
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

Kids Baking Competition:

We’re seeking talented kids (ages 8-13) with the ability to bake a variety of different dishes, from scratch. Contestants will be selected to appear on the show to participate in a series of baking challenges. Ultimately, one winner will be awarded a cash prize!  

We are trying to spread the word to as many as possible about this awesome opportunity for talented kid bakers!

To apply, parents can visit: bakingchampionship.com. Applications are due ASAP!See/contact Mrs. Jones if interested.

Community Hope & Action:

Community Hope & Action will be hosting its final community supper and concert of the season on Saturday May 21st at the Town Hall from 6-9pm. Supper will be a cookout of burgers, dogs and veggie burgers from 6-7. The Brattlyn Brothers will be playing from 7-9. Feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert to share with friends new and old. Thanks to all of the Community Hope & Action volunteers for putting on such a fun concert series this year!

ATHLETICS:

Rebel Gear:

The Booster Club is selling some great L&G gear.  Check it out here.

Senior Day:

Senior Day for the Baseball and Softball teams will be held on Thursday May 26th vs Twin Valley. Please come and support our seniors as they close in on the regular season and prepare for the playoffs! The ceremony will begin at 4:10pm and the games will follow at 4:30pm.

Boys Varsity Basketball Coach:

Application Deadline:  Sunday, June 3rd

Candidates should have a strong basketball coaching background with the ability to teach and motivate student athletes effectively. We place emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and spirit to support athletes in healthy, competitive athleticism. 

Season begins November 28, 2016 and ends in early March. Practices are Monday-Friday after school and sometimes on the weekend. Times vary according to the gym availability. Attendance is mandatory at all games, practice and the post-season awards event.

Please send resume and references to:

Marty Testo, AAD at P.O. Box 128 Townshend, 

Vermont 05353 or mtesto@lelandandgray.org

Summer Athletics Camps:

There are a variety of summer athletics camps offered at Leland & Gray.

Mr. Russell and Marty Testo will be offering a Summer Baseball Camp on June 20th-24th for grades 1-11.  More information and a registration form for camp be found here:  9th Annual L&G Summer Baseball Camp.

Mr. Russell will also be running the 20th Annual Leland & Gray Basketball Camp on June 27-July 1st.

Boys and Girls Grades 4-6 9:00-12:00

Boys and Girls Grades 7-11 12:30-3:30

Contact: Tom Russell

Mr. Barton will also be offering a Summer Soccer Camp on July 18th -22nd for boys and girls grades k-12.  More information and a registration from can be found here:  20th Annuals L&G Soccer Camp.

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.