Friday, December 2, 2016

Friday Notes 12-2-16

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SCHOOL INFO:


Important Upcoming Dates for the Players:

DECEMBER 6 and 7, 2:45- 4:25 (late bus): Dutton clean-up.

DECEMBER 9: FRI.: 2:45-5 in B4.
Full read-through of Dracula so all can get a handle on the parts
available and on all technical and scenic demands.

DECEMBER 13, 14, 16 (Tue, Wed, and Friday) AND December 19 and 20
(Mon and Tues.): Scripts available from Sam T. or Ms. L.

JANUARY 4, WED: SPAMALOT Video Viewing and Ice Cream Party: 2:45-5 in B4

JANUARY 6, FRI: Submit all plans known for HATS OFF. See requirements above.

JANUARY 11, WED: 2:45-4:30. Brainstorming for all who want to be
involved in HATS OFF, but who haven’t yet submitted plans for numbers
in the show



Mimesis, the Leland and Gray Literary Magazine:

Mimesis, the Leland and Gray Literary Magazine, will launch its 2017
issue Thursday, December 8 during high school lunch.  All are
welcome--artists, writers, editors--to form the editorial board that
will create another publication of poetry, prose and fine art.  Middle
school students are welcome, too, so stay tuned as to how you can
become involved.

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.

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.


Holiday Bazaar:

Come join us in the IN Program (C1) for our annual Holiday Bazaar! Lots of homemade goodies and handmade gifts! Thurs and Fri Dec 15-16 from 8-2.


From National Honors Society:

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!

​Student Job Opportunity:

Title: Afterschool Student Aide
Description: Responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, implementation and promotion The Collaborative Extended Day Program 
Hours: Part time up to 12-15 hours per week, hours available afternoons (3-6), school calendar half days and some school vacations
Reports To: Programs Coordinator

Work Duties: 
1.  Engage with students in afterschool activities, providing a positive role model for their time in the program.
2. To implement The Collaborative standard administrative procedures and practices for the program regarding the designated student
3. Participate in pre-program training and regular scheduled meetings
4. To establish and maintain positive connections with designated student and other program participants
5. Support the designated student being inclusive with peers and independent 
6. To serve as a support to the designated student when necessary
7. Perform other duties as directed

Please apply at the link below, and we will contact you regarding your application.
https://thecollaborative.wufoo.com/forms/ro5ph8w1bhw7km/

Questions can be directed to Kimberly at kimberly@thecollaborative.us

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


December School Lunch Menu :



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.

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!

Junior Iron Chef Raffle:

$10 per ticket for dinner for 4

Multiple chances to win
(Two winners per week. If you win your name goes back in for the other weeks)
Dates of meals:  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
Contact Susan Jones for more information: sjones@lelandandgray.org

Above the Influence "SnowBall":

When: Friday December 16th 7-10pm
Where: Townshend Town Hall
Details: Semi-formal, $5 entry, $8 for pairs 
Who: Middle School only, no guests


LEAF:

Join LEAF every Thursday during high school lunch in the artroom, B15. 
What we are working on:
  • school garden/composting
  • attended 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.


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 “Contests” Page on Website:

From Ms. BirgĂ© :
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/



AFTER SCHOOL INFO:


Late Bus:

Reminder to Parents and Students:
The late bus and all HEY activities resumed 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



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:

Vermonters who are experiencing a mental health crisis now have a new way to find support when and where they need it, 24 hours a day. Crisis Text Line™ provides free*, round-the-clock support, seven days a week by providing access via text messaging to trained Crisis Counselors at the moment help and support are needed. This service is being provided through a partnership between the Vermont Department of Mental Health and the national organization Crisis Text Line. This is a welcomed key addition to the other mental health services available for Vermonters to access when circumstances or events become difficult to handle. Learn more about the national organization

*for Verizon, AT&T, Sprint or T-Mobile carriers; all others carriers may charge rates


Community Soup Night and Bread Baking:

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, there will be a Community Soup Night outside at the West Townshend Store. Come join your neighbors for delicious free soup made from local, organic ingredients, from 5-7 pm. The outdoor oven will be fired up and ready to bake, so bring your loaves ready to bake. Consider making at least two and donating one so we can have bread with our soup! Hot soup and fresh soup, what could be better?


ATHLETICS:


Students!  Athletes!  Leaders!:

Come join us!  We are forming a leadership group for student athletes who are interested in playing a lead role on their teams, helping organize school athletic events, help work on spirit week, and working together to coordinate other community and leadership activities.

Meetings will be before school so they don't interfere with practices.  Anyone interested should come to the next meeting on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:15 am in the Weight Room.  See Mr. Barton or Mrs. Liskowsky-Doak if you have any questions.


Save the Date:

L&G Rebel Nation will be hosting the HARLEM SUPERSTARS on Saturday January 14th at 6pm in the Main Gym!

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

Show Your Rebel Pride:

Online Store for the Booster Club. Get Your Rebel Gear!
https://lelandandgrayapparel.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true

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!

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.