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SCHOOL INFO:
Mongolian Performance:
Everyone is welcome to the amazing Mongolian performance on Saturday at 7:00 P.M. You've seen them around the school and many of you have collaborated with them in Chorus and Band; their performance is truly a feast for the eyes and ears with fabulous costumes, beautiful choreography and incredible musicianship. Their performances at SUNY Albany, Otter Valley High School and Freeport Maine Performing Arts Center, as well as the workshops provided for high school and college students at Amherst, MA High School and College have thrilled audiences and workshop participants.There will be exciting collaboration with LG choral and instrumental students as they sing a Mongolian song together and perform Duke Ellington's famous jazz piece, "Take the A Train."
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
Connecticut Valley Fall Music Festival:
The following students auditioned for and will be participating in the Connecticut Valley Fall Music Festival at Twin Valley High School on November 18th and 19th: Alice Coyne, Hazel Seiden, Kirsten Munson and Dakota Gervais will be in the middle school chorus; Emma Urbaska, Sarah Andersen, Veronica Stevens, Caroline Mehner, Trevor Wood, and Gabrel Vanni-Phillips will be in the high school jazz choir and Fairen Stark and Felix Judd-Wright will be in the high school concert band.
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 at 7:30 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."
Jr Iron Chef VT is a statewide culinary competition that challenges teams of middle and high school students to create healthy, local dishes that inspire school meal programs.
The Leland and Gray Junior Iron Chefs will have an organizational meeting on Tuesday, November 1st, from 2:45 to 4:15 pm in the FACS room.
Come with recipe ideas of what we might want to make for the March 17, 2017 state competition.
Spamalot takes place in Leland and Gray’s historic Dutton Gymnasium:
Thursday, November 10 at 7pm
Friday, November 11 at 7:30 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."
Jr Iron Chef VT:
Jr Iron Chef VT is a statewide culinary competition that challenges teams of middle and high school students to create healthy, local dishes that inspire school meal programs.The Leland and Gray Junior Iron Chefs will have an organizational meeting on Tuesday, November 1st, from 2:45 to 4:15 pm in the FACS room.
Come with recipe ideas of what we might want to make for the March 17, 2017 state competition.
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.
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 receive 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 receive 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/
Seniors:
Please check your L&G e-mail frequently for important yearbook and senior year information. Thank you!
HEY After School Programs run when the Late Bus is running.
These 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 After School on the Co-curricular webpages.
Contact person for any questions: Thara Fuller, Director of Expanded Learning: tfuller@windhamcentral.org 802-365-9510
AFTER SCHOOL INFO:
Late Bus:
Reminder to Parents and Students:
Monday 10/31 there are no after school activities through the LAFTER Program. There is Hey Help in the morning and afternoon. There is NO late bus the week of 24th to the 28th or on Monday, Halloween, October 31st. The late bus will resume operation on Tuesday, November 1st.
Other programs such as athletics, drama, samba band will continue as usual but there is NO late bus on 10/31!
Monday 10/31 there are no after school activities through the LAFTER Program. There is Hey Help in the morning and afternoon. There is NO late bus the week of 24th to the 28th or on Monday, Halloween, October 31st. The late bus will resume operation on Tuesday, November 1st.
Other programs such as athletics, drama, samba band will continue as usual but there is NO late bus on 10/31!
You can access the full late bus schedule here.
HEY! After School Programs:
HEY After School Programs run when the Late Bus is running.These 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 After School 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
ATHLETICS:
Soccer Playoffs:
The Varsity Boys faced Stowe on Tuesday under snowy, windy conditions and played some of the best soccer they've played all year. Despite their stellar performance, they were defeated by 4th ranked Stowe. Congratulations to Coach Barton and all the Varsity Boys!
The Varsity Girls faced Twin Valley on Tuesday and defeated the Wildcats 4-0. The Varsity Girls will play at Hazen Union High School on Saturday at 1pm. Good luck 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.
