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SCHOOL INFO:
Hazing, Harassment and/or Bullying:
In August you received a paper mailing which included our Policy and Procedure on the Prevention of Harassment, Hazing and Bullying of Students. This is a reminder that the policy and procedure, as well as contact information for L&G's Designated Employees and District Equity Coordinator, are available on the L&G website and can be found here: http://www.lelandandgray.org/index.php/students-and-parents-cols2/hazing-harassment-and-bullyingThe full policy and procedure can be read here and paper copies are available from Principal Thibault by request.
If you or your student have questions, or wish to report an incident of bullying, harassment or hazing, you can contact any of the following people:
Phoebe Connolly at 802-365-7355 ext 279 or pconnolly@lelandandgray.org
Marty Testo at 802-365-7355 ext 151 or mtesto@lelandandgray.org
Thailand Trip Fundraiser:
Directions: From the Flea Market on Route 30, turn onto Radway Hill Road. Go about ½ mile to the green bridge to Brookline. Do not cross the bridge! Instead, take a left onto Upper River Road. Our gray house with white trim is the third house on the right, after the barn.From NHS: Project Feed The Thousands:
Project Feed the Thousands will begin the first Monday after Thanksgiving Break.
Please bring in a nonperishable food item if you can to support our local food shelf. We will have an assembly on that Monday (November 28) and the class bringing in the most food items will get Spirit Points.
From NHS: Urgent Message:
Urgent! It is getting cold! Please bring in winter coats and winter bedding in good condition. NHS will be donating them to families in our area to help them stay warm this winter.
Please bring them to Ms. L's room B4. We ask that you only bring in items that are in good condition so we don't have to throw items away. The items we receive for young children, in addition to bedding will be distributed. The items that fit students in our school will be given to the future school store.
Thanks for your donations!
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
December 3, January 21, March 11, May 6, June 3
To register, visit www.collegeboard.com
Monday Nov 21: BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Oven-Baked Fries, Fresh Fruit and Veggie Bar
ACT Test Dates
December 10, February 11, April 8, June 10
To register, visit www.act.org
SAT Test Dates
December 3, January 21, March 11, May 6, June 3
To register, visit www.collegeboard.com
November School Lunch Menu :
Monday Nov 21: BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Oven-Baked Fries, Fresh Fruit and Veggie Bar
Tuesday November 22: Taco Bar w/soft shell, Homemade salsa, Fresh Fruit and Veggie Bar
Senior Class Fundraiser :
Dunkin' Donuts Coupon Books for sale!!
For sale by the senior class, $10 per book with over $25 in savings!
Ask a Senior or Mrs. Liskowsky-Doak to purchase one.
Dunkin' Donuts Coupon Books for sale!!
For sale by the senior class, $10 per book with over $25 in savings!
Ask a Senior or Mrs. Liskowsky-Doak to purchase one.
Parents of Seniors:
Would you like to recognize your outstanding graduate in the 2017 Leland and Gray yearbook? Purchasing an advertisement is simple!
First, create a piece of text congratulating your student. If you want to have a picture on your ad, send it as a jpg.
Size options:
Business card $25.00
Half page $50.00
Full page $75.00
Once your ad information is complete, you can send all your text and photos to Nika Oakes, Yearbook Editor, at noakes@lelandandgray.org Please send payment via check to Leland and Gray.Thank you for advertising in the L&G Yearbook!
First, create a piece of text congratulating your student. If you want to have a picture on your ad, send it as a jpg.
Size options:
Business card $25.00
Half page $50.00
Full page $75.00
Once your ad information is complete, you can send all your text and photos to Nika Oakes, Yearbook Editor, at noakes@lelandandgray.org Please send payment via check to Leland and Gray.Thank you for advertising in the L&G Yearbook!
Junior Iron Chef Raffle!!:
$10 per ticket for dinner for 4Multiple chances to win
(Two winners per week. If you win your name goes back in for the other weeks)
Dates of meals: 11/29/16, 12/6/16, 12/13/16, 1/10/17, 1/31/17, 2/7/17, and 2/14/17
Menus:
Fresh Vegetable Tacos with Homemade Tortillas and Chipotle Sauce
or
Curried Vegetable Couscous-Stuffed Rainbow Peppers W/Mango-Apple Chutney and Pita Chips
**Make checks payable to “Leland and Gray High School”
with “Jr. Iron Chef” on the memo
Above the Influence "SnowBall":
When: Friday December 16th 7-10pmWhere: Townshend Town Hall
Details: Semi-formal, $5 entry, $8 for pairs
Who: Middle School only, no guests
November Refuse to Use Meetings - Mark your Calendars:.
Mandatory make up event for RTU students in Grades 9, 10,11, 12: 
There is a make up teen movie night event set for Friday, November 18th at the Wardsboro Library. If you are missing any meetings be sure to go to this make up. Passes will be handed out before the Thanksgiving break..
You must have gone to 3 events to receive your pass.
From The Nurse
I am still missing a lot of Health Questionnaire/Permission to Treat Forms. Thank you to the families that have already returned them.
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.
Announcement! New “Contests” Page on Website:
From Ms. Birgé :
As literacy coach, I frequently receive announcements about contests for our students, usually around writing. These range from small local events, to national contests with hundreds of students entering.
With help from our IT department, we’ve decided to create a space on our website for these contests. We hope that this will encourage more students to compete. You can find this new page underneath the “Students and Parents” tab.
Entering contests is a great way for your student to push themselves academically, and to connect skills they learn in school to the real world. As well, many contests have cash or other prizes, even for runners-up. Keep an eye on this new section of our website, and please encourage your student to enter some contests!
Please Contact Mr Rico at 365-7355 ext 111 or via email fricohermoso@lelandandgray.org
As literacy coach, I frequently receive announcements about contests for our students, usually around writing. These range from small local events, to national contests with hundreds of students entering.
With help from our IT department, we’ve decided to create a space on our website for these contests. We hope that this will encourage more students to compete. You can find this new page underneath the “Students and Parents” tab.
Entering contests is a great way for your student to push themselves academically, and to connect skills they learn in school to the real world. As well, many contests have cash or other prizes, even for runners-up. Keep an eye on this new section of our website, and please encourage your student to enter some contests!
Thailand Trip Fundraiser
Please Contact Mr Rico at 365-7355 ext 111 or via email fricohermoso@lelandandgray.org
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.
Session 2
*Maker Space projects: take apart and build gadgets of all kinds
*Video Games--what makes a good game? Test some and learn the coding to create your own.
* Jr Iron Chef: it's like Varsity Cooking! Be part of a team learning professional cooking skills
* Board Games and Role Playing Games
* LGTV: Digital Filming and Editing--Create Morning Announcement Videos
*Hey Help continues with homework help and subject area tutoring
*Weight Training
*Badminton
*Volleyball
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
Thank you!
AFTER SCHOOL INFO:
Late Bus:
Reminder to Parents and Students:
HEY Help will run after school on Monday and Tuesday but there will not be a late bus and no other HEY program activities.
The late bus and all HEY activities will resume November 28.
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.
Session 2
*Maker Space projects: take apart and build gadgets of all kinds
*Video Games--what makes a good game? Test some and learn the coding to create your own.
* Jr Iron Chef: it's like Varsity Cooking! Be part of a team learning professional cooking skills
* Board Games and Role Playing Games
* LGTV: Digital Filming and Editing--Create Morning Announcement Videos
*Hey Help continues with homework help and subject area tutoring
*Weight Training
*Badminton
*Volleyball
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
L'After Fundraiser:
The next L'After fundraiser is on Saturday November 19th at the Townshend Town Hall.
*Silent Auction of holiday gift items including a glass ornament from Robert DuGrenier and a hand-painted Jennie Blue serving dish.
*Chili cook-off
*Local band and family fun
We are partnering again with the Community Hope and Action group. They organize monthly events with free dinners and concerts/dances to build community and support in the Townshend area. Auction items and volunteers are needed--please contact Thara at tfuller@windhamcentral.org or 802-365-9510
The next L'After fundraiser is on Saturday November 19th at the Townshend Town Hall.
*Silent Auction of holiday gift items including a glass ornament from Robert DuGrenier and a hand-painted Jennie Blue serving dish.
*Chili cook-off
*Local band and family fun
We are partnering again with the Community Hope and Action group. They organize monthly events with free dinners and concerts/dances to build community and support in the Townshend area. Auction items and volunteers are needed--please contact Thara at tfuller@windhamcentral.org or 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
Crisis Text Line available in Vermont - Text VT to 741741:
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ATHLETICS:
Students! Athletes! Leaders!:
Meetings will be before school so they don't interfere with practices. Anyone interested should come to the first meeting next Tuesday at 7:15 am in the Weight Room. See Mr. Barton or Mrs. Liskowsky-Doak if you have any questions.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!:
We will be putting a team together of principals, teachers and community members to take on the Superstars.
This night will include SLAM DUNKS, TRICKS, AUTOGRAPHS and a special HALFTIME SHOW!
The L&G Booster Club and Athletic Department will be selling tickets at all L&G home basketball games. Tickets purchased in advance are $10, tickets at the door the night of the show are $15.
Come enjoy some family fun at a great community event....Go Rebels!
If you have questions please email Marty Testo at mtesto@lelandandgray.org
Girls High School Basketball Program:
Monday November 21st
6-7pm
Activity Room
Show Your Rebel Pride:
https://lelandandgrayapparel.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true
Open Gym:
Tuesdays 4-6pm
Thursdays 5-7pm
Sundays 4-6pm
Boys Open Gym Times:
Mondays and Wednesdays 2:45-4:30pm (weight room) and 5-6pm (open gym)
Online Registration for Winter Sports:
The online registration is open for students interested in participating in MS and/or high school winter sports. This includes basketball and snowboarding. Please go to the L&G website and click on Co-Curricular Activities, then click on Athletics. Click on the link click there for online forms and submittal.
Please follow the instructions from there. If you have questions please contact the Technical Support number provided on the site.
Go Rebels!
Please follow the instructions from there. If you have questions please contact the Technical Support number provided on the site.
Go Rebels!
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.
