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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
Save The Date! Spamalot:
Leland and Gray Players’ first show of its twenty-first
season is Eric Idle’s Spamalot. Lovingly ripped off from the classic
film comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” Spamalot. retells the
legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features
a bevy of showgirls -- not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French
people. Spamalot is a rollicking musical comedy. Spamalot boasts a large cast from many grade levels.
Spamalot takes place in Leland and Gray’s historic Dutton Gymnasium:
Thursday, November 10 at 7pm
Friday, November 11 at7:30 pm;
Saturday, November 12 at 3pm and 7:30
Sunday, November13 at 3pm .
Tickets are$8 for adults, $5 for students and 62+.
All refreshments and delicacies are by donation.
For more information or to reserve in advance, contact Annie
Landenberger at 802-365-7355 x 204 or alandenberger@lelandandgray.org.
On Thursday, October 14, 2016 five students (Madison Russ, Kylee Taylor, Nastia Stevens, Brittney Clark, and Star Polnack) accompanied chaperones Sue Jones and Michele Monks-Manton to the 18th annual Women Can Do conference, at Vermont technical College in Randolph, VT. The conference is sponsored by the Vermont Works for Women
"Women Can Do is a one-day career immersion experience for 9-12th grade girls
from across Vermont. It features dozens of hands-on workshops and action stations highlighting careers in the skilled trades and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields.
Hands-on workshops are led mostly by women professionals in the skilled trades or science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. At Women Can Do, girls may operate an excavator, weld, climb a fire ladder, build a robot, design a 3D model, create an online game, wield a chainsaw, extract DNA from cells, or change a tire. More than 35 workshops highlight careers in architecture and engineering, computer programming, green energy, natural resources, public safety and health, communications, trades, and other non-traditional careers for women."
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!
season is Eric Idle’s Spamalot. Lovingly ripped off from the classic
film comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” Spamalot. retells the
legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features
a bevy of showgirls -- not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French
people. Spamalot is a rollicking musical comedy. Spamalot boasts a large cast from many grade levels.
Spamalot takes place in Leland and Gray’s historic Dutton Gymnasium:
Thursday, November 10 at 7pm
Friday, November 11 at7:30 pm;
Saturday, November 12 at 3pm and 7:30
Sunday, November13 at 3pm .
Tickets are$8 for adults, $5 for students and 62+.
All refreshments and delicacies are by donation.
For more information or to reserve in advance, contact Annie
Landenberger at 802-365-7355 x 204 or alandenberger@lelandandgray.org.
Women Can Do!:
On Thursday, October 14, 2016 five students (Madison Russ, Kylee Taylor, Nastia Stevens, Brittney Clark, and Star Polnack) accompanied chaperones Sue Jones and Michele Monks-Manton to the 18th annual Women Can Do conference, at Vermont technical College in Randolph, VT. The conference is sponsored by the Vermont Works for Women
"Women Can Do is a one-day career immersion experience for 9-12th grade girls
from across Vermont. It features dozens of hands-on workshops and action stations highlighting careers in the skilled trades and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields.
Hands-on workshops are led mostly by women professionals in the skilled trades or science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. At Women Can Do, girls may operate an excavator, weld, climb a fire ladder, build a robot, design a 3D model, create an online game, wield a chainsaw, extract DNA from cells, or change a tire. More than 35 workshops highlight careers in architecture and engineering, computer programming, green energy, natural resources, public safety and health, communications, trades, and other non-traditional careers for women."
From Tom Connor:
Our Chinese and Mongolian friends arrived last week for a three week stay of workshops, performances and many fun events.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!
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.LEAF:
LEAF - Join LEAF every Thursday during high school lunch in the artroom, B15.
What we are working on:
school garden/composting
attending the Youth Climate Summit at UVM on November 18th
creating an educational bulletin board on A Level with changing topics that effect our environment
replacing plastic utensils with silverware in the cafeteria
organizing the Earth Day Assembly in the Spring
fundraising in February
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
11/2 - 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 :
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:
Don't forget the late bus stopped running on Wednesday, October 19th.
It will resume running on Tuesday, November 1st.
It will resume running on Tuesday, November 1st.
You can access the full late bus schedule here.
HEY! After School Programs:
HEY Afterschool Programs run when the Late Bus is runningThese free programs are additional offerings beyond sports, drama and band practices.
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.
Just a reminder that this Saturday, October 22, Community Hope & Action will be holding its first event of the season. A free community dinner will take place from 6-7 and line dancing will follow from 7-9. All at the Townshend Town Hall. This month, the Four Columns Inn is providing a lovely soup, salad and fresh bread. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE...don't forget your dancing shoes!
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:
Just a reminder that this Saturday, October 22, Community Hope & Action will be holding its first event of the season. A free community dinner will take place from 6-7 and line dancing will follow from 7-9. All at the Townshend Town Hall. This month, the Four Columns Inn is providing a lovely soup, salad and fresh bread. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE...don't forget your dancing shoes!
Scottish Folk Music:
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.
