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SCHOOL INFO:
SAT / ACT Registration:
If you have not yet taken one of these exams, it is highly recommended that you do so, at least once. Either exam is accepted at all schools that require standardized testing. Even if you think you are applying only to schools that do not require test scores, it is a really good idea to take one test!!! Better safe than sorry!
ACT Test Dates
December 10, February 11, April 8, June 10
To register, visit www.act.org
SAT Test Dates
November 5, December 3, January 21, March 11, May 6, June 3
To register, visit www.collegeboard.com
ACT Test Dates
December 10, February 11, April 8, June 10
To register, visit www.act.org
SAT Test Dates
November 5, December 3, January 21, March 11, May 6, June 3
To register, visit www.collegeboard.com
PSAT:
Attention 10th and 11th Graders! The PSATs are being offered to all 10th and 11th graders on Wednesday, October 19th at Leland & Gray. They will take place in the big gym at 8am. Please sign up with Mary Martin. There is a $15 fee to take the exam. We strongly encourage all students to take the opportunity!
Thank You!
All are welcome to the second event, a Square Dance at the Jamaica Town Hall beginning at 7:30 on Saturday, the 22nd. Come and enjoy the dancing and music provided by Jill Newton and the Turkey Mountain Window Smashers! Admission is free!
The Collaborative will be able to assist you. The Collaborative processes all Refuse To Use ski passes.
Do Not call or visit Stratton Mountain Guest Services for the Refuse to Use ski pass.
https://thecollaborative.wufoo.com/forms/z1ao4hq41yfz1ol/
After October fourteenth there will be a $10 late fee for processing Refuse to Use Passes.
https://store.stratton.com/eStore/Content/Commerce/Products/DisplayProducts.aspx?ProductGroupCode=10012&ProductCategoryCode=173
After October seventeenth JISP pass registrations will only be taken in person and will have an added $40.00 late fee.
Thailand Trip Fundraiser:
On the evening of parent conferences, Thursday October 20th, students who will be traveling to Thailand this spring will be selling chili, mac and cheese, baked goods and drinks to help support travel costs for their trip. There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets available for purchase. Please join us for something yummy and support our trip!Thank You!
From Tom Connor:
Our Chinese and Mongolian friends arrived this week for a three week stay of workshops, performances and many fun events. All present and past Journey East students and their families are invited to attend the first event; a bonfire/potluck dinner at Rick Jones/Carol Bailey home in South Wardsboro this coming Saturday night beginning at 5:30. Students interested in the next JE program (interviews and auditions will commence in February of 2017) are cordially invited to attend! (Jones/Bailey residence is directly across from the Church in the middle of S. Wardsboro.) Bring a dish hot or cold or a dessert.All are welcome to the second event, a Square Dance at the Jamaica Town Hall beginning at 7:30 on Saturday, the 22nd. Come and enjoy the dancing and music provided by Jill Newton and the Turkey Mountain Window Smashers! Admission is free!
Refuse to Use Ski Passes:
If your High Schooler is participating in the Refuse To Use program, you must purchase the Refuse To Use ski pass by Oct 14th. Please see below or the L&G home page for a registration link. If you do not have internet access, please call The Collaborative at 802-824-4200.The Collaborative will be able to assist you. The Collaborative processes all Refuse To Use ski passes.
Do Not call or visit Stratton Mountain Guest Services for the Refuse to Use ski pass.
https://thecollaborative.wufoo.com/forms/z1ao4hq41yfz1ol/
After October fourteenth there will be a $10 late fee for processing Refuse to Use Passes.
Middle School JISP Passes:
If your Middle Schooler is skiing this winter with the JISP program, you must purchase the Stratton pass by Oct 17th. Please see below or the L&G home page for a registration link. If you do not have internet or credit card access, you must register in person with Guest Services at the Stratton MT base Area.https://store.stratton.com/eStore/Content/Commerce/Products/DisplayProducts.aspx?ProductGroupCode=10012&ProductCategoryCode=173
After October seventeenth JISP pass registrations will only be taken in person and will have an added $40.00 late fee.
From the Music Department:
Stratton Mountain Jobs:
Stratton Mountain will have a table at HS lunch on Thursday October 27th. Students interested in working at Stratton should visit them during HS lunch.New Wrinkle Publishing Writers Contest:
Are you a novel writer? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your story inspire illustrations, or even music?
If you are at least 13 years old, have written a story that you plan to self-publish (or have one in the works that you can wrap up in the next couple of months), we invite you to submit your short synopsis (no entry fee) for a chance to win illustrations and music inspired by YOUR story!
Winners recieve an original soundtrack and ten illustrations based on their book, and a professionally designed book cover.
See Ms. Birgé or go to newwrinklepublishing.com/contest/ for more information.
Everyone who enters is also eligible for prizes like t-shirts, mugs, and an amazon fire tablet. Deadline is November 28th.
If you are at least 13 years old, have written a story that you plan to self-publish (or have one in the works that you can wrap up in the next couple of months), we invite you to submit your short synopsis (no entry fee) for a chance to win illustrations and music inspired by YOUR story!
Winners recieve an original soundtrack and ten illustrations based on their book, and a professionally designed book cover.
See Ms. Birgé or go to newwrinklepublishing.com/contest/ for more information.
Everyone who enters is also eligible for prizes like t-shirts, mugs, and an amazon fire tablet. Deadline is November 28th.
Act 46 Study Committee Meetings:
Leland and Gray Towns Study Committee - Brookline, Newfane, Townshend, Windham, and Jamaica
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.From The Nurse: Notice of SHAC Meeting:
Windham Central Supervisory Union School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for the school year 2016-2017.
When: Wednesday October 19, 2016 from 3:30-4:30 pm
Where: Leland and Gray Union Middle and High School (room TBD)
Agenda:
3:30-3:45 Introductions & Sign in (Refreshments)
3:45-4:05 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) - Robin Rieske, VDH
4:05-4:25 Goal Setting for this school year: Where do we want to put our focus?
4:25-4:30 Set next meeting date and propose agenda items
4:30 Adjourn
Please RSVP by Monday October 17 so I can be sure to have an appropriate room and enough refreshments. Please invite any other individuals who you think would like to be a part of this discussion. I would like to have all of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child 10 School Health Components (1. Health Education, 2. Nutrition Environment & Services, 3. Employee Wellness, 4. Social and Emotional School Climate, 5. Physical Environment, 6. Health Services, 7. Counseling, Psychology, and Social Services, 8. Community Involvement, 9. Family Engagement, 10. Physical Education and Physical Activity) represented if possible.
I look forward to meeting all of you and working together this year.
When: Wednesday October 19, 2016 from 3:30-4:30 pm
Where: Leland and Gray Union Middle and High School (room TBD)
Agenda:
3:30-3:45 Introductions & Sign in (Refreshments)
3:45-4:05 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) - Robin Rieske, VDH
4:05-4:25 Goal Setting for this school year: Where do we want to put our focus?
4:25-4:30 Set next meeting date and propose agenda items
4:30 Adjourn
Please RSVP by Monday October 17 so I can be sure to have an appropriate room and enough refreshments. Please invite any other individuals who you think would like to be a part of this discussion. I would like to have all of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child 10 School Health Components (1. Health Education, 2. Nutrition Environment & Services, 3. Employee Wellness, 4. Social and Emotional School Climate, 5. Physical Environment, 6. Health Services, 7. Counseling, Psychology, and Social Services, 8. Community Involvement, 9. Family Engagement, 10. Physical Education and Physical Activity) represented if possible.
I look forward to meeting all of you and working together this year.
From The Nurse :
I'm still missing Health Questionnaire/Permission to Treat Forms and Dental Enrollment Paperwork for MANY or our students. Please complete and return those forms as soon as possible. If you need a new copy of the form please contact me or have your child pick them up from me or the front office. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Sara Dunbar ATC, RN, INHC, EMT
Associate School Nurse
Thank you,
Sara Dunbar ATC, RN, INHC, EMT
Associate School Nurse
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 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.
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
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:
There is still room in Exposures Online Exchange class on Thursdays from 6-8pm. In this class students 15-18 years old will investigate their own community, culture, and place through photography and journaling. Students will be communicating and sharing work with participants at partner sites throughout the country via our online classroom. This class will incorporate field trips to exhibits, lectures, and significant sites within the community.
There is also room in our Documentary Photography class on Fridays from 5-7pm. A collaboration with the Brattleboro Historical Society, students will be researching archival photographs of Brattleboro and learning to create documentary images within the community. Photographs made by the students will be added to the BHS's permanent archive. There will also be a public exhibition of final class work.
Classes at In-Sight are available to youth 11-18 years of age, regardless of ability to pay.
Call : 802-251-9980 or Visit www.Insight-Photography.org for more information.
There is also room in our Documentary Photography class on Fridays from 5-7pm. A collaboration with the Brattleboro Historical Society, students will be researching archival photographs of Brattleboro and learning to create documentary images within the community. Photographs made by the students will be added to the BHS's permanent archive. There will also be a public exhibition of final class work.
Classes at In-Sight are available to youth 11-18 years of age, regardless of ability to pay.
Call : 802-251-9980 or Visit www.Insight-Photography.org for more information.
Community, Hope & Action Concert:
Community, Hope & Action is looking for student volunteers to play games and do activities with children at their upcoming concert on Saturday, October 22 at the Townshend Town Hall from 6-9pm.
They are also looking for students to join their committee which meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at the Townshend Library.
For more information, please see Terry in the main office.
They are also looking for students to join their committee which meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at the Townshend Library.
For more information, please see Terry in the main office.
Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-Off:
The West River Community Project is holding its annual Harvest Festival and Chili Cook off on Sunday, October 16, from 2-6 pm. Along with the chili cook off there will be cider pressing, live music, pizza by the slice, a potluck supper and lots of fun kids activities. Kids can try their hands at pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, recycling t-shirts into bags, gourd bowling and cooking apple crisp. The thrift store will be open and presenting a fall fashion walk about.
The festival will be held on the grounds of the West Townshend Store at the intersection of Rte. 30 and Windham Hill Rd. This year it is a benefit for Rescue Inc. Suggested donation is $5.00 per person/$15.00 for a family with a chili or potluck contribution, and $10.00 per person/$20.00 for a family without a food contribution. Kids 12 years and under are free.
For more information call 802-874-4800.
The festival will be held on the grounds of the West Townshend Store at the intersection of Rte. 30 and Windham Hill Rd. This year it is a benefit for Rescue Inc. Suggested donation is $5.00 per person/$15.00 for a family with a chili or potluck contribution, and $10.00 per person/$20.00 for a family without a food contribution. Kids 12 years and under are free.
For more information call 802-874-4800.
ATHLETICS:
L&G Soccer Senior Days:
Tuesday 10/18/16 BV Senior Day vs B&B 4pm
Wednesday 10/19/16 GV Senior Day vs Green Mountain 4pm
Please come and celebrate these special days for our boys and girls varsity soccer teams.
Wednesday 10/19/16 GV Senior Day vs Green Mountain 4pm
Please come and celebrate these special days for our boys and girls varsity soccer teams.
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.
