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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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
