Friday, September 30, 2016

Friday Notes 9-30-16

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SCHOOL INFO:


Important Notice Regarding Free and Reduced Lunch:

REMINDER  REGARDING EXPIRATION OF PREVIOUS YEAR ELIGIBILITY BENEFITS:
If your family was eligible for Free/Reduced Price school meals last year and you have not yet submitted a new application or have received a letter of approval you may be at risk of losing benefits for this school year. Unless you submit an application or other qualifying document by 10/12/2016, your child(ren) will have to pay the following prices for school meals:  Breakfast $1.75  Lunch $2.75

Free and Reduced Meal Applications are available on the Windham Central S. U and Leland and Gray websites and are also available in the school office.

You may call Deborah Mears at 802-365-9510, or email me at dmears@windhamcentral.org if you want to discuss this matter.


Refuse to Use and JISP:

Grade 7 & 8 students can purchase JISP passes. The registration link is:
https://store.stratton.com/eStore/Content/Commerce/Products/DisplayProducts.aspx?ProductGroupCode=10012&ProductCategoryCode=173&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1


Grades 9-12 students can purchase Refuse to Use passes. The registration link is:
https://thecollaborative.wufoo.com/forms/z1ao4hq41yfz1ol/


Both links are on the L&G home page.



Volunteers needed for JISP:

Grades 9-12 : Are you interested in volunteering to ski or snowboard with L&G during winter sports. Karen Meyer needs volunteers. Volunteer registration is via the JISP link on the L&G website. Please let Karen Meyer know if you register. She needs to supply Stratton with a list of all L&G volunteers.

From the Music Department:

We are getting ready for the Oct 14th Music Night. We need a few people to help out so that it will be as awesome as possible.

Rocktoberfest:

ROCKTOBERFEST 2016 is happening on Friday, October 7th, 2016 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm
This is one of two all-school events open to students in grades 7-12.  Rocktoberfest is an outdoor dance and a bonfire, taking place in the parking lot next to the soccer fields.  
Admission is just $5.00.  Bring extra money for concessions which will be sold by the L & G Booster's Club.  This is a school wide community building event, so no students outside of Leland & Gray will be allowed to attend.

For more information please contact Tammy Claussen at Leland & Gray.

Spain Trip Information Meeting:

 Thursday, October 6, in room A4, 6:15 - 7:30. 
 If you are in 10th - 12th grade and are a current or previous Spanish language student, and would like to travel to Spain with Jeryl Julian-Cisse next semester, please come to the evening meeting with a parent to discuss the trip.  You should stop by room A4 this week or next week to sign up for the meeting and get trip details. At the meeting we will decide whether to go during the February or April break.  The trip itinerary includes visiting Barcelona on the Mediterranean Sea, the Picasso Museum, the Familia Sagrada Cathedral and Gruel Park, designed by Antonio Gaudi; then on to Madrid, the capital of Spain, the Prado Museum, historic sites, and a day trip to Segovia and the Castle of Dreams and a huge Roman aqueduct; next is the highlight of the trip, staying with host families and going to school, just outside of Granada, the southern home of the Alhambra fortress. Explore Spain and make new friends and life-long memories.  If you are not able to make the meeting but are interested in going on the trip, please have your parent contact me, evenings or weekends at 348-7173.  Gracias!

Act 46 Study Committee Meetings:

Leland and Gray Towns Study Committee - Brookline, Newfane, Townshend, Windham, and Jamaica

10/5 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray

10/19 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray

11/2 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray

L&G Facebook Page:

Did you know Leland & Gray has a Facebook page?  Like the page for updates and pictures of things happening at L&G!      https://www.facebook.com/lelandandgray/


Girls Rock The Capitol:

Girls in grades 9-12:  Do you have an interest in government, public policy, or advocacy? Are you interested in getting a behind-the-scenes look at your state government? Join Girls Rock the Capitol (GRTC), a unique legislative internship and mentoring program for high school girls. Applicants must be mature, articulate, and interested in advocacy or political service. Please see Sarah Grasso for more information if you are interested.

West River Valley Thrives:

West River Valley Thrives is seeking a Student Assistance Professional (SAP) for 20 hours per week. This is a school-based position working with Leland and Gray Union Middle/High School students in Grades 7-12 for the 2016-17 school year or until June 30, 2017.

Job Summary:  The SAP has primary responsibility to provide substance abuse education and support to students. The SAP will be responsible for identifying and providing assistance to students with substance abuse issues at the school. This individual will also provide substance abuse prevention education to both Leland and Gray students and elementary students in the Windham Central Supervisory Union. The SAP is a WRVT staff person who will be based at Leland and Gray.

For more details and to apply for this position, send resume, cover letter, and three references with contact information to Kristin Cox at wrvtdirector@gmail.com or to West River Valley Thrives, PO Box 1373, West Townshend, VT 05359 by October 7, 2016. West River Valley Thrives is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniors:

Please check your L&G e-mail frequently for important yearbook and senior year information. Thank you!

AFTER SCHOOL INFO:


Late Bus:

The late bus will began running on Monday, September 19th. It will continue running through Wednesday, October 19th.

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.


HEY! After School Programs:

HEY Afterschool Programs and Late Bus are back!!
These free programs are additional offerings beyond sports, drama and band  practices. 
For the first couple of weeks, HEY is focusing on 3 spaces where students will find cool things to do after school. We will keep adding new programs as we get rolling.
For a full schedule of the week go to HEY Programs on the co-curricular tab on Leland and Gray website

We also offer paid positions for high school students to be Elementary Counselors and Peer Tutors. There are specific requirements and applications for these positions.  Contact Thara for more information. (See below)
**Please note that Elementary Counselors and Peer Tutors cannot start work until they receive a confirmation email that all their hiring paperwork is complete

Information on HEY and the late bus will be continually updated on the Leland and Gray website.  Look for HEY Afterschool on the Co-curricular webpages.

Contact person for any questions:  Thara Fuller, Director of Expanded Learning  tfuller@windhamcentral.org  802-365-9510


COMMUNITY:


If you have any community events or information you would like to be listed in Friday Notes, please e-mail fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org


Dash to the Dam 5k:

The West River Valley Thrives Coalition is sponsoring a family and individual fun run on Saturday, October 29th at 10:00 a.m. It will be a great day, so get your costumes on and join us.

Please share this far and wide!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1241270519257034/

For more information and registration:
https://www.runreg.com/dash-to-the-dam


Fall Classes At In-Sight:

In-Sight is offering a great selection of classes in Analog Photography, Digital Photography, Video, and more this semester. Our programming is available to all youth ages 11-18, and is offered regardless of ability to pay.
Call : 802-251-9980 or Visit www.Insight-Photography.org for more information.

Hike for the Homeless and Empty Bowls Dinner:

Groundworks Collaborative will be hosting two fundraisers in October:
Sixth annual Hike for the Homeless on Mt. Wantastiquet. 
Saturday, October 1, 2016 
Begin your hike at 10am or 12:30pm
Registration opens at 9:30am & 12pm

Participants have the option of either hiking to the summit or walking along the River Trail at the base of the mountain. Enjoy a beautiful fall hike or walk with outstanding views of Brattleboro, while at the same time supporting a critically important cause.
Raise funds individually or as a team. Individual participants are encouraged to raise a minimum of $50. The suggested minimum for teams is $250. All proceeds will benefit Groundworks Collaborative and help to house our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
There will be tasty refreshments, and great prizes will be awarded to the top fundraising participants!


The 12th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner will take place on the Landmark College campus, Saturday, October 10, 2015 with two seatings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. in dining hall. For a $25 donation, guests enjoy a simple meal of soup, bread, cheese, apples, beverage, and dessert, against a background of live music. Guests select the handmade bowl from which they eat, and take it home with them as a reminder of the many people who go hungry each day. All proceeds to benefit the Groundworks Collaborative Food Shelf.

For more information on either event contact Libby:
 lbennett@groundworksvt.org or 802-257-0066 x1101


Wanted: Volunteers for the Annual Empty Bowls Dinner:

Groundworks Collaborative is looking for high-school students to help with setup for the annual Empty Bowls dinner, which I'm sure you know benefits the homeless. The dinner is at Landmark College on Saturday, October 8, and we need students to help from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Volunteers will receive dinner, but most of all, they'll be working to help those that need it. If you would like to volunteer, please call Carol Greenhouse at the following number: 1-802-490-0197


ATHLETICS:



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.


Friday, September 23, 2016

Friday Notes 9-23-16

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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:


Refuse to Use Kick Off Event:

The Refuse to Use Kick Off Event is this Sunday from 11-12:30 at Stratton!  All high school students interested in getting a season pass must attend this event.  Also, all high school students interested in skiing or snowboarding on Wednesdays during Winter Activities that do not already have a pass through employment, family or purchase and are interested in skiing/snowboarding on Wednesdays need to participate in the Refuse to Use program.

Refuse to Use and JISP:

Grade 7 & 8 students can purchase JISP passes. The registration link is:
https://store.stratton.com/eStore/Content/Commerce/Products/DisplayProducts.aspx?ProductGroupCode=10012&ProductCategoryCode=173&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1


Grades 9-12 students can purchase refuse to use passes. The registration link is:
https://thecollaborative.wufoo.com/forms/z1ao4hq41yfz1ol/


Both links are on the L&G home page.



Volunteers needed for JISP:

Grades 9-12 : Are you interested in volunteering to ski or snowboard with L&G during winter sports. Karen Meyer needs volunteers. Volunteer registration is via the JISP link on the L&G website. Please let Karen Meyer know if you register. She needs to supply Stratton with a list of all L&G volunteers.

From the Music Department:

The next Friends of Music meeting will be September 26th at 5:30 in the music room. We will be getting ready for the Oct 14th Music Night. We need a few people to help out so that it will be as awesome as possible.

Rocktoberfest:

ROCKTOBERFEST 2016 is happening on Friday, October 7th, 2016 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm
This is one of two all-school events open to students in grades 7-12.  Rocktoberfest is an outdoor dance and a bonfire, taking place in the parking lot next to the soccer fields.  
Admission is just $5.00.  Bring extra money for concessions which will be sold by the L & G Booster's Club.  This is a school wide community building event, so no students outside of Leland & Gray will be allowed to attend.
For more information please contact Tammy Claussen at Leland & Gray.

To Mind the Gap*, Mind the Map:

*Rescheduled* MIND THE MAP!  All enrolled and all others interested in the Semester II course in the history of Irish and English literature and culture should come to  a meeting Sunday, September 25 from 6-8 in Room B4.  Details about the course trip to Ireland and England will be shared then.  For more information, write alandenberger@lelandandgray.org.

Act 46 Study Committee Meetings:

Leland and Gray Towns Study Committee - Brookline, Newfane, Townshend, Windham, and Jamaica

10/5 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray

10/19 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray

11/2 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray

L&G Facebook Page:

Did you know Leland & Gray has a Facebook page?  Like the page for updates and pictures of things happening at L&G!      https://www.facebook.com/lelandandgray/


Girls Rock The Capitol:

Girls in grades 9-12:  Do you have an interest in government, public policy, or advocacy? Are you interested in getting a behind-the-scenes look at your state government? Join Girls Rock the Capitol (GRTC), a unique legislative internship and mentoring program for high school girls. Applicants must be mature, articulate, and interested in advocacy or political service. Please see Sarah Grasso for more information if you are interested.

West River Valley Thrives:

West River Valley Thrives is seeking a Student Assistance Professional (SAP) for 20 hours per week. This is a school-based position working with Leland and Gray Union Middle/High School students in Grades 7-12 for the 2016-17 school year or until June 30, 2017.

Job Summary:  The SAP has primary responsibility to provide substance abuse education and support to students. The SAP will be responsible for identifying and providing assistance to students with substance abuse issues at the school. This individual will also provide substance abuse prevention education to both Leland and Gray students and elementary students in the Windham Central Supervisory Union. The SAP is a WRVT staff person who will be based at Leland and Gray.

For more details and to apply for this position, send resume, cover letter, and three references with contact information to Kristin Cox at wrvtdirector@gmail.com or to West River Valley Thrives, PO Box 1373, West Townshend, VT 05359 by October 7, 2016. West River Valley Thrives is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniors:

Please check your L&G e-mail frequently for important yearbook and senior year information. Thank you!

AFTER SCHOOL INFO:


Late Bus:

The late bus will began running on Monday, September 19th. It will continue running through Wednesday, October 19th.

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.


HEY! After School Programs:

HEY Afterschool Programs and Late Bus are back!!
These free programs are additional offerings beyond sports, drama and band  practices. 
For the first couple of weeks, HEY is focusing on 3 spaces where students will find cool things to do after school. We will keep adding new programs as we get rolling.
For a full schedule of the week go to HEY Programs on the co-curricular tab on Leland and Gray website

We also offer paid positions for high school students to be Elementary Counselors and Peer Tutors. There are specific requirements and applications for these positions.  Contact Thara for more information. (See below)
**Please note that Elementary Counselors and Peer Tutors cannot start work until they receive a confirmation email that all their hiring paperwork is complete

Information on HEY and the late bus will be continually updated on the Leland and Gray website.  Look for HEY Afterschool on the Co-curricular webpages.

Contact person for any questions:  Thara Fuller, Director of Expanded Learning  tfuller@windhamcentral.org  802-365-9510


L.E.A.F - Leland & Gray Environmental Action Force:

First meeting Friday, September 23rd from 2:40 - 3:00. LEAF works on the school garden, sets up the composting program, takes local hikes, and attends conferences on environmental issues. LEAF members also generate their own projects and help to make their community more environmentally responsible. Meet in B15

COMMUNITY:


If you have any community events or information you would like to be listed in Friday Notes, please e-mail fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org


Dash to the Dam 5k:

The West River Valley Thrives Coalition is sponsoring a family and individual fun run on Saturday, October 29th at 10:00 a.m. It will be a great day, so get your costumes on and join us.

Please share this far and wide!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1241270519257034/

For more information and registration:
https://www.runreg.com/dash-to-the-dam


Fall Classes At In-Sight:

In-Sight is offering a great selection of classes in Analog Photography, Digital Photography, Video, and more this semester. Our programming is available to all youth ages 11-18, and is offered regardless of ability to pay.
Call : 802-251-9980 or Visit www.Insight-Photography.org for more information.


Hike for the Homeless and Empty Bowls Dinner:

Groundworks Collaborative will be hosting two fundraisers in October:

Sixth annual Hike for the Homeless on Mt. Wantastiquet. 
Saturday, October 1, 2016 
Begin your hike at 10am or 12:30pm
Registration opens at 9:30am & 12pm

Participants have the option of either hiking to the summit or walking along the River Trail at the base of the mountain. Enjoy a beautiful fall hike or walk with outstanding views of Brattleboro, while at the same time supporting a critically important cause.
Raise funds individually or as a team. Individual participants are encouraged to raise a minimum of $50. The suggested minimum for teams is $250. All proceeds will benefit Groundworks Collaborative and help to house our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
There will be tasty refreshments, and great prizes will be awarded to the top fundraising participants!


The 12th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner will take place on the Landmark College campus, Saturday, October 10, 2015 with two seatings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. in dining hall. For a $25 donation, guests enjoy a simple meal of soup, bread, cheese, apples, beverage, and dessert, against a background of live music. Guests select the handmade bowl from which they eat, and take it home with them as a reminder of the many people who go hungry each day. All proceeds to benefit the Groundworks Collaborative Food Shelf.

For more information on either event contact Libby:
 lbennett@groundworksvt.org or 802-257-0066 x1101


Wanted: Volunteers for the Annual Empty Bowls Dinner:


Groundworks Collaborative is looking for high-school students to help with setup for the annual Empty Bowls dinner, which I'm sure you know benefits the homeless. The dinner is at Landmark College on Saturday, October 8, and we need students to help from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Volunteers will receive dinner, but most of all, they'll be working to help those that need it. If you would like to volunteer, please call Carol Greenhouse at the following number: 1-802-490-0197


ATHLETICS:



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.


Friday, September 16, 2016

Friday Notes 9-16-16

If you are not receiving Friday Notes by email and would like to or if you would like to be removed from the Friday Notes email list, please email  fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org 
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:


From The School Nurse:

Please complete and return health paperwork, if you have not done so already.

Refuse to Use Kick Off Event:

Refuse to Use and JISP:

Grade 7 & 8 students can purchase JISP passes. The registration link is:
https://store.stratton.com/eStore/Content/Commerce/Products/DisplayProducts.aspx?ProductGroupCode=10012&ProductCategoryCode=173&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1


Grades 9-12 students can purchase refuse to use passes. The registration link is:
https://thecollaborative.wufoo.com/forms/z1ao4hq41yfz1ol/


Both links are on the L&G home page.



Volunteers needed for JISP:

Grades 9-12 : Are you interested in volunteering to ski or snowboard with L&G during winter sports. Karen Meyer needs volunteers. Volunteer registration is via the JISP link on the L&G website. Please let Karen Meyer know if you register. She needs to supply Stratton with a list of all L&G volunteers.

From the Music Department:

The next Friends of Music meeting will be September 26th at 5:30 in the music room. We will be getting ready for the Oct 14th Music Night. We need a few people to help out so that it will be as awesome as possible.

High School Jazz band will have its first rehearsal on Thursday, September 22nd at 6:30.

Rocktoberfest:

ROCKTOBERFEST 2016 is happening on Friday, October 7th, 2016 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm
This is one of two all-school events open to students in grades 7-12.  Rocktoberfest is an outdoor dance and a bonfire, taking place in the parking lot next to the soccer fields.  
Admission is just $5.00.  Bring extra money for concessions which will be sold by the L & G Booster's Club.  This is a school wide community building event, so no students outside of Leland & Gray will be allowed to attend.
For more information please contact Tammy Claussen at Leland & Gray.

To Mind the Gap*, Mind the Map:

MIND THE MAP!  All enrolled and all others interested in the Semester II course in the history of Irish and English literature and culture should come to  a meeting Monday, September 19 from 5-7 in Room B4.  Details about the course trip to Ireland and England will be shared then.  For more information, write alandenberger@lelandandgray.org.

Act 46 Study Committee Meetings:

Elementary Study Committee- Marlboro, Dover, Wardsboro
9/22 - 6:30 pm - Dover

Leland and Gray Towns Study Committee - Brookline, Newfane, Townshend, Windham, and Jamaica

9/21 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray

10/5 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray
10/19 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray
11/2 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray

L&G Facebook Page:

Did you know Leland & Gray has a Facebook page?  Like the page for updates and pictures of things happening at L&G!      https://www.facebook.com/lelandandgray/


Girls Rock The Capitol:

Girls in grades 9-12:  Do you have an interest in government, public policy, or advocacy? Are you interested in getting a behind-the-scenes look at your state government? Join Girls Rock the Capitol (GRTC), a unique legislative internship and mentoring program for high school girls. Applicants must be mature, articulate, and interested in advocacy or political service. Please see Sarah Grasso for more information if you are interested.


Girls Grades 9-12:

Calling girls in grades 9-12 to join Nika and Mrs. Jones as we attend the Women Can Do conference at VTC on October 13th. The conference is a "...career immersion experience where high school girls from across Vermont explore the skilled trades and STEM fields." Learn about and do activities in Architecture and Engineering, Computers and Communications, the Sciences, Natural Resources and Renewable Energy, Public Safety and Health, Skilled Trades, and others. Pick up a registration form from Nika or Mrs. Jones. Forms and money are due back on or before September 16th.Act early for the 8 spaces available. Check out the link for more information http://vtworksforwomen.org/



Trip to Thailand:

Sawasdee! (That means hello in Thai!) Leland and Gray will be hosting an exciting and educational trip toThailand, open to students, parents, and teachers, in the spring of 2017. 


Are you ready to...

•    engage with the world beyond your classroom and local community?

•    step outside your comfort zone and experience new foods, cultures, and people?
•    have an experience that will help you stand out on college or job applications?
•    learn to navigate new situations with confidence and maturity, and appreciate the differences of others?
•    experience a life-changing journey? 

When are we going?

Students will have the chance to participate in an educational tour of Thailand in April 2017. 

What are the next steps?

There will be an informational kick-off meeting on Tuesday, September 20th at 6:00 pm at Leland and Gray, room A-10, to provide more details about this opportunity and to answer any questions you may have. Please fill out the online form below by Monday, September 19th to ensure I can accommodate everyone in our meeting space.


I hope that you are excited to learn more about this incredible opportunity!

Warm regards,
Mr. Rico
365-7355 ext. 111


fricohermoso@lelandandgray.org


Turn Off Texting Demonstration:

Turn Off Texting Demonstration: Thursday, September 22nd 9:30 -11:30 in the L&G lower parking lot.



Seniors:

Please check your L&G e-mail frequently for important yearbook and senior year information. Thank you!

AFTER SCHOOL INFO:


Late Bus:

The late bus will begin running on Monday, September 19th. It will continue running through Wednesday, October 19th.

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.


HEY! After School Programs:

HEY Afterschool Programs and Late Bus Begin on Monday!!
These free programs are additional offerings beyond sports, drama and band  practices. 
For the first couple of weeks, HEY is focusing on 3 spaces where students will find cool things to do after school. We will keep adding new programs as we get rolling.
Find the schedule for Monday below.For a full schedule of the week go to HEY Programs on the co-curricular tab on Leland and Gray website
Monday Schedule:

2:45 Snack on C-Level
3:00-4:15 Programs Run then Bus leaves at 4:30

TECH MAKER SPACE: A12 [Build small machines with Mr. Rico]

ARTS MAKER SPACE: ACTIVITIES ROOM [Mosaics & more with Megan Berry]

HEY HIGH ENERGY: Meet on C LEVEL then go outside [Tammy Claussen]

HEY HELP 7:15am  AND 3:00pm: LIBRARY[Homework support with Mary Lindsley & Angela Givens]

We also offer paid positions for high school students to be Elementary Counselors and Peer Tutors. There are specific requirements and applications for these positions.  Contact Thara for more information. (See below)
**Please note that Elementary Counselors and Peer Tutors cannot start work until they receive a confirmation email that all their hiring paperwork is complete

Information on HEY and the late bus will be continually updated on the Leland and Gray website.  Look for HEY Afterschool on the Co-curricular webpages.

Contact person for any questions:  Thara Fuller, Director of Expanded Learning  tfuller@windhamcentral.org  802-365-9510


L.E.A.F - Leland & Gray Environmental Action Force:


First meeting Thursday, September 15th from 2:40 - 3:00. We will meet in B15 and set some goals for the school year. See you soon!

COMMUNITY:


If you have any community events or information you would like to be listed in Friday Notes, please e-mail fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org


Dash to the Dam 5k:

The West River Valley Thrives Coalition is sponsoring a family and individual fun run on Saturday, October 29th at 10:00 a.m. It will be a great day, so get your costumes on and join us.

Please share this far and wide!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1241270519257034/

For more information and registration:
https://www.runreg.com/dash-to-the-dam


The Bystander:

The Women's Freedom Center is excited to host Tim Collins and present THE BYSTANDER, an award-winning one man show about bystander intervention and sexual assault prevention. 

Event is by donation ~ all proceeds go to the important work of the WFC.  

THE BYSTANDER contemplates the issue of Bystander Intervention in regards to domestic and sexual violence.  The show will be followed by Q&A and discussion. What can we as a community do about these issues?  How do we intervene?  How do we take care of each other?  

September 22nd, 7:00 PM
THE ROOT SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER

28 Williams St. Brattleboro, VT 

ATHLETICS:



Electronic Forms:

All of our Athletic forms are only available online through the Leland & Gray website.  You can find them here:  https://formreleaf.com/organizations/leland-and-gray-union-middle-and-high-school  The physical form which needs to be signed by a physician is also available on this site to be printed.  The main office at L&G has paper copies of the physical form only if you do not have access to a printer.


Thank You:

A major THANK YOU to all those that helped with the soccer games on Saturday, September 9th. It was a great day with 4 wins and tons of community support! The atmosphere was electric!  Thank you to the Booster Club for providing the teams with sandwiches , snacks and drinks!

We were also able to raise $400 for the Ann Chapman Memorial Scholarship Fund...all by donation!

That's what I call REBEL NATION!

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.


Friday, September 9, 2016

Friday Notes 9-9-16

If you are not receiving Friday Notes by email and would like to or if you would like to be removed from the Friday Notes email list, please email  fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org 
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:


Leland & Gray Players and SPAMALOT:

Casting for the L&G Players fall musical, Monty Python's Spamalot, is just about complete, but if your students missed the auditions for whatever reason, please have them see me Monday or write me, alandenberger@lelandandgray.org, as soon as possible.   There'll always be room in the ensemble for more--especially for singers and dancers.

There's now a board outside B4 for Players' news and schedules.  I'll be emailing schedules and posting them on the school calendar, too.

Refuse to Use Kick Off Event:



Refuse to Use and JISP:

Grade 7 & 8 students can purchase JISP passes. The registration link is:
https://store.stratton.com/eStore/ Content/Commerc e/Products/DisplayProducts.aspx? ProductGroupCod e=10012&ProductCategoryCode=173


Grades 9-12 students can purchase refuse to use passes. The registration link is:
https://thecollaborative.wufoo.com/forms/z1ao4hq41yfz1ol/


Both links are on the L&G home page.


From the Music Department:

The next Friends of Music meeting will be September 26th at 5:30 in the music room. We will be getting ready for the Oct 14th Music Night. We need a few people to help out so that it will be as awesome as possible.
Samba band will start on Thursday, September 15th. This is a percussion/drumming group that plays funky Brazilian beats. All students are welcome to join us. Come on down to the music room and try it out.

High School Jazz band will have its first rehearsal on Thursday, September 22nd at 6:30.


To Mind the Gap*, Mind the Map:


A meeting for the new course, Mind the Map, will be held very soon.  If your student is interested but hasn't yet signed up, here's the scoop, in brief:


The course meets A block semester two and focuses on Irish and English Literature, music and art.  In April we'll take a two-week tour of the sights we'll have learned about: Each student in the class will become a pro on one of the sights and will teach us about it and guide us through it.  The trip is optional, but we encourage all in the class to join in on it.  The cost estimate now is $2800-$3000 pp. That will be firmer at the meeting.  To learn more and to be added on to the email list, write alandenberger@lelandandgray.org.

Course instructor: Ms. Landenberger
Chaperones: Ms. Landenberger and Mr. Kelley

"Mind the gap" is a popular warning in England issued to rail passengers to take caution while crossing the horizontal, and in some cases vertical, spatial gap between the train door and the station platform.

Act 46 Study Committee Meetings:

Elementary Study Committee- Marlboro, Dover, Wardsboro

9/22 - 6:30 pm - Dover



Leland and Gray Towns Study Committee - Brookline, Newfane, Townshend, Windham, and Jamaica

9/15 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray
9/21 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray
10/5 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray
10/19 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray
11/2 - 7:00 pm - Leland and Gray

L&G Facebook Page:

Did you know Leland & Gray has a Facebook page?  Like the page for updates and pictures of things happening at L&G!      https://www.facebook.com/lelandandgray/


Girls Grades 9-12:

Calling girls in grades 9-12 to join Nika and Mrs. Jones as we attend the Women Can Do conference at VTC on October 13th. The conference is a "...career immersion experience where high school girls from across Vermont explore the skilled trades and STEM fields." Learn about and do activities in Architecture and Engineering, Computers and Communications, the Sciences, Natural Resources and Renewable Energy, Public Safety and Health, Skilled Trades, and others. Pick up a registration form from Nika or Mrs. Jones. Forms and money are due back on or before September 16th.Act early for the 8 spaces available. Check out the link for more information http://vtworksforwomen.org/



Trip to Thailand:

Sawasdee! (That means hello in Thai!) Leland and Gray will be hosting an exciting and educational trip toThailand, open to students, parents, and teachers, in the spring of 2017. 






Are you ready to...
•    engage with the world beyond your classroom and local community?
•    step outside your comfort zone and experience new foods, cultures, and people?
•    have an experience that will help you stand out on college or job applications?
•    learn to navigate new situations with confidence and maturity, and appreciate the differences of others?
•    experience a life-changing journey? 

When are we going?

Students will have the chance to participate in an educational tour of Thailand in April 2017. 

What are the next steps?

There will be an informational kick-off meeting on Tuesday, September 20th at 6:00 pm at Leland and Gray, room A-10, to provide more details about this opportunity and to answer any questions you may have. Please fill out the online form below by Monday, September 19th to ensure I can accommodate everyone in our meeting space.


I hope that you are excited to learn more about this incredible opportunity!

Warm regards,
Mr. Rico
365-7355 ext. 111
fricohermoso@lelandandgray.org

Seniors:

A message from Nika Oakes: Please check your L&G e-mail frequently for important yearbook related information. Thank you!

AFTER SCHOOL INFO:


Late Bus:

The late bus will begin running on Monday, September 19th. It will continue running through Wednesday, October 19th.

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.


HEY! After School Programs:

These free programs are additional offerings beyond sports, drama and band  practices. 
For the first couple of weeks, HEY is focusing on 3 spaces where students will find cool things to do after school. We will keep adding new programs as we get rolling.

A12  Tech Maker Space: build contraptions, test out circuitry equipment with LED lights and more!  Leaders will be Mr Rico, Kevin Burke and others

Activities Room: make mosaics, weave bracelets, try out different media for drawing/painting.  Leaders will be Megan Berry and visiting artists who will do occasional workshops

C-Level Gym:  Hey High Energy: pick-up soccer, frisbee, basketball---different offerings to burn some energy!  Leaders will by Tammy Claussen, Paul Paytas and others

We also offer paid positions for high school students to be Elementary Counselors and Peer Tutors. There are specific requirements and applications for these positions.  Contact Thara for more information. (See below)

Information on HEY and the late bus will be continually updated on the Leland and Gray website.  Look for HEY Afterschool on the Co-curricular webpages.

Contact:  Thara Fuller, Director of Expanded Learning  tfuller@windhamcentral.org  802-365-9510


L.E.A.F - Leland & Gray Environmental Action Force:


First meeting Thursday, September 15th from 2:40 - 3:00. We will meet in B15 and set some goals for the school year. See you soon!

COMMUNITY:


If you have any community events or information you would like to be listed in Friday Notes, please e-mail fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org


West River Community Project:

On Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11, the Thrift Shop at the West Townshend Country Store will be holding a special end-of-summer sale. Customers can fill up bags with items of their choice for $5.00 per bag. Items include clothing and shoes for men, women and children as well as household items. Hours are from 10:00am-5:00pm. All proceeds from Thrift Shop sales benefit the non-profit West River Community Project. The Thrift Shop is located on the second floor of the West Townshend Country Store at the intersection of Route 30 and Windham Hill Road in West Townshend, VT.


Dash to the Dam 5k:

The West River Valley Thrives Coalition is sponsoring a family and individual fun run on Saturday, October 29th at 10:00 a.m. It will be a great day, so get your costumes on and join us.

Please share this far and wide!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1241270519257034/

For more information and registration:
https://www.runreg.com/dash-to-the-dam


The Bystander:

The Women's Freedom Center is excited to host Tim Collins and present THE BYSTANDER, an award-winning one man show about bystander intervention and sexual assault prevention. 

Event is by donation ~ all proceeds go to the important work of the WFC.  

THE BYSTANDER contemplates the issue of Bystander Intervention in regards to domestic and sexual violence.  The show will be followed by Q&A and discussion. What can we as a community do about these issues?  How do we intervene?  How do we take care of each other?  

September 22nd, 7:00 PM
THE ROOT SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER

28 Williams St. Brattleboro, VT 

ATHLETICS:



Electronic Forms:

All of our Athletic forms are only available online through the Leland & Gray website.  You can find them here:  https://formreleaf.com/organizations/leland-and-gray-union-middle-and-high-school  The physical form which needs to be signed by a physician is also available on this site to be printed.  The main office at L&G has paper copies of the physical form only if you do not have access to a printer.


Ann Chapman Scholarship Benefit Games:

On Saturday, September 10th the L&G Boys and Girls JV and Varsity Soccer teams will be hosting BFA Fairfax at 12:00 (Boys JV & Girls Varsity) and 2:00 (Boys Varsity & Girls JV).  Donations will be appreciated and go towards the Ann Chapman Scholarship.  The Booster Club has generously offered to provide food for the student athletes after their games.  We hope to see you there - Go Rebels!

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.