Friday, September 27, 2019

Friday Notes 9-27-19

SCHOOL INFO:



School Calendar:

Our School Calendar can be found here.

Late Bus:

The Late Bus Schedule can be found here

HEY Help:

HEY Help is back!!  HEY (Help empower youth) Help is an after-school program that students are encouraged to attend for help with any classwork they may be having problems with or to just get their homework done before going home.  The program runs Monday-Thursday after school in the library until 4:20 at which time the late bus picks up at Leland & Gray. 
Please note that HEY Help does not meet when the late bus does not run (the late bus schedule is on the L&G website and the link above).

Any questions, please call Mary Lindsley, 802/365-7355.



High School Future Day 10/16:

September 25, 2019

Dear Parents/Guardians,

On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, all high school students will be participating in an activity related to planning for their future. The activities are by grade and are intended to help inform each student about his/her abilities and desires when thinking about planning for life after high school. All students are to participate in their designated activity and, we hope, they approach the day with an open mind and positive energy! 

The activities for the day are: 

A field tip to 4 manufacturing sites in Brattleboro and Bellows Falls, focused on career awareness, exposure, and preparation. 

The PSAT: The PSAT is a great primer for the SAT and/or ACT. Their PSAT score won’t count towards your college admissions applications. Use the PSAT as practice for the SAT and ACT and an important guidepost on your child’s college admissions journey. If s/he took the PSAT in 10th and 11th grade, having a second score is helpful to track his/her growth and to provide extra practice for the real exam.This will take place in the big gym from 7:45am-about 12pm and is a pencil and paper test. 

ASVAB - The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. Please Note: Students do NOT have to be interested in the armed services to take this exam and their scores will NOT be sent to the Military. The ASVAB measures aptitudes that are related to success in different jobs as well as training and education programs. Test results represent how well students have developed their academic and occupational skills in addition to their capacity to learn a particular type of work or their potential for general training. This will take place in Dutton Gym and is a computer-based test.

All 9th graders will attend the field trip. 
All 10th graders will take the PSAT.
 All 11th graders have a choice. Students can either take the PSAT or the ASVAB. Choices must be submitted to Sarah by Monday, October 7th.
All 12th graders will take the ASVAB. This will take place in the Dutton Gym. 

After activities have concluded, students will have lunch and then return to classes. An adjusted schedule will be in place that allows students to attend all 4 classes for an abbreviated amount of time. 

We are looking forward to this day and appreciate your support. Please let Sarah Grasso know if you have any questions sgrasso@lelandandgray.org

Sincerely, 

Bob Thibault

Principal, Leland & Gray Union High School


Financial Aid Form Night:

We are offering college financial aid forms assistance with our VSAC Counselor
Tuesday, October 15th 4:00 - 5:30 and 6:00 -7:30 PM in the Library 
Join us for a free Financial Aid Forms workshop. At this informal workshop, we will assist you as you file your FAFSA and Vermont state grant application.
Please be sure to create your FSA ID a few days prior to coming to the workshop. Students and parents will each need their own ID and can sign up at https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm.
Click HERE for a list of what you will need to bring with you


Rocktoberfest 2019:

Our annual Rocktoberfest 2019, an Outdoor Dance and Bonfire will take place on Friday, October 4th, 2019, from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm down on the athletic parking lot close to the soccer fields.  This all-school community event is open to all students in grades 6 - 12 and staff, and the purpose is to provide a community-building opportunity to enhance school spirit.  No outside guests for this evening!  Admission will be $5.00.  Come listen to music by DJ Matthew John Entertainment.  The L&G Sports Booster's Club will have food and drinks for sale.  There will also be outdoor lawn games like Corn Hole, Kan-Jam, and Ladder Ball. 

Spirit points will be awarded to the top three grades with the highest percentage of class in attendance.  Any questions please contact Tammy Claussen .  tclaussen@lelandandgray.org, or call 221-2141


Middle School Hiking Trip:

Upcoming Middle School Hiking Trips

The tradition of fall middle school hiking trips continue here at Leland and Gray.  The two hikes will be held on Tuesday, October 1. The permission slips will be given to the students on Monday, September 23 and will need to be returned no later than Friday, September 27.

The 8th graders will be hiking Monadnock. The cost will be $2 for entrance into the state park.  The 8th graders will depart Leland and Gray at 8:00 and return in time for the late bus at 4:30. If you have any questions about the Monadnock hike, please email Elizabeth Brown at ebrown@lelandandgray.org.

The 7th graders will be hiking Bromely Mountain on the Long Trail and coming down on the Alpine Slide. The cost for Bromley is $8.  The 7th graders will depart Leland and Gray at 8:00 and return by 2:40.  If you have any questions about the Bromley hike please contact Matt Clark at mclark@lelandandgray.org. 

Women Can Do Conference:

High school girls and gender non-conforming youth, you should have received a registration form in the mail recently, from the  Windham Regional Career Center, for the Vermont Works for Women's 21st annual Women Can Do conference. The day is Vermont's largest STEAM and trades career expo. Nearly 500 students will join us on October 17, 2019 at Vermont Tech in Randolph to try dozens of hands-on workshops and action stations led mostly by female professionals in STEAM or skilled trades fields. This event is filling fast, register before it's too late!  See Mrs. Jones by Friday, if you need a new registration form  and are interested in attending.   Bring completed registration forms and money to Mrs. Jones by Monday, 9/30. Registration is FILLING FAST!

Events & Activities Calendar:

All practices and games will be listed on our Events and Activities Calendar which is on the L&G website under Calendars.
http://lelandandgray.org/index.php/co-curricular-calendar








COMMUNITY SERVICE:


Community service is now a graduation requirement starting with the Class of 2019. All information can be found here: https://sites.google.com/lelandandgray.org/communityservice

Please e-mail any community service opportunities to Terry Davison Berger <tdavison-berger@lelandandgray.org>



Fairy House Festival:

Fairy House Festival, scheduled for September 28th and 29th.
Fairy House Festival is by far our biggest fundraiser and we couldn't pull it off without the help and generosity of volunteers. It’s because of the funds raised at the Festival that we are able to keep our museum doors open and our programming costs accessible.
Volunteering at Fairy House Festival is not only an opportunity to support The Nature Museum, but also to make new connections and have fun. Volunteer duties include facilitating crafts, being a trail docent, managing the bubble station, and working at the refreshments tent just to name a few.
Students can sign up to volunteer by clicking this link, or by visiting our web page and following the “Fairies”. There, volunteers will be able to choose their shift(s) and sign up to receive a free t-shirt.




COMMUNITY:




Essay Contest:



2nd Annual Flood Brook 3V3 Tournament:



Ramblin' at the Rock River:


BEEC Nature Days:


NEYT Event:

30 Plays in 60 minutes?! You Bet!

New England Youth Theatre proudly presents “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind,” or TMLMTBGB (as it is affectionately known). Written by the Neo-Futurists, and directed by NEYT fan favorite Jane Baker. This show performs at 7pm on October 4, 5, 11, and 12, and at 2pm on October 5 and 12 at 100 Flat Street, in Brattleboro.
This large and vibrant cast of teens, ages 13-19, is an ensemble experiment, calling on the audience to participate in this interactive performance. “30 Plays in 60 Minutes,” is the theme of the evening, and each play is wildly different, touching on all tones and genres; they may be political, satirical, personal, tragic, comic, poetic, abstract, surreal or musical. 
 Tickets for these performances are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, and $11 for children. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.neyt.org, in person at the NEYT Box Office from noon to 5 on Wednesdays, or by phone at 802-246-6398 

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Thursday, September 19, 2019

Friday Notes 9-20-19

SCHOOL INFO:



School Calendar:

Our School Calendar can be found here.

Late Bus:

The Late Bus Schedule can be found here

HEY Help:

HEY Help is back!!  HEY (Help empower youth) Help is an after-school program that students are encouraged to attend for help with any classwork they may be having problems with or to just get their homework done before going home.  The program runs Monday-Thursday beginning Monday, 9/16, after school in the library until 4:20 at which time the late bus picks up at Leland & Gray. 
Please note that HEY Help does not meet when the late bus does not run (the late bus schedule is on the L&G website and the link above).

Any questions, please call Mary Lindsley, 802/365-7355.

Picture Day:

Picture day will be 9/24!  Order packets have been sent home!


Refuse to Use:

The Refuse to Use Kick Off Event is Monday, September 23, 2019  at 6:00 in the L&G gym.. A make up Kick Off Event  is Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 7:00 at the Wardsboro Library.  RTU students and a parent or guardian must attend a Kick off Event.  Any questions or problems, speak with Louis or Helena at West River Valley Thrives.


Rocktoberfest 2019:

Our annual Rocktoberfest 2019, an Outdoor Dance and Bonfire will take place on Friday, October 4th, 2019, from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm down on the athletic parking lot close to the soccer fields.  This all-school community event is open to all students in grades 6 - 12 and staff, and the purpose is to provide a community-building opportunity to enhance school spirit.  No outside guests for this evening!  Admission will be $5.00.  Come listen to music by DJ Matthew John Entertainment.  The L&G Sports Booster's Club will have food and drinks for sale.  There will also be outdoor lawn games like Corn Hole, Kan-Jam, and Ladder Ball. 

Spirit points will be awarded to the top three grades with the highest percentage of class in attendance.  Any questions please contact Tammy Claussen .  tclaussen@lelandandgray.org, or call 221-2141


Middle School Hiking Trip:

Upcoming Middle School Hiking Trips

The tradition of fall middle school hiking trips continue here at Leland and Gray.  The two hikes will be held on Tuesday, October 1. The permission slips will be given to the students on Monday, September 23 and will need to be returned no later than Friday, September 27.

The 8th graders will be hiking Monadnock. The cost will be $2 for entrance into the state park.  The 8th graders will depart Leland and Gray at 8:00 and return in time for the late bus at 4:30. If you have any questions about the Monadnock hike, please email Elizabeth Brown at ebrown@lelandandgray.org.

The 7th graders will be hiking Bromely Mountain on the Long Trail and coming down on the Alpine Slide. The cost for Bromley is $8.  The 7th graders will depart Leland and Gray at 8:00 and return by 2:40.  If you have any questions about the Bromley hike please contact Matt Clark at mclark@lelandandgray.org. 


Events & Activities Calendar:

All practices and games will be listed on our Events and Activities Calendar which is on the L&G website under Calendars.
http://lelandandgray.org/index.php/co-curricular-calendar








COMMUNITY SERVICE:


Community service is now a graduation requirement starting with the Class of 2019. All information can be found here: https://sites.google.com/lelandandgray.org/communityservice

Please e-mail any community service opportunities to Terry Davison Berger <tdavison-berger@lelandandgray.org>



Fairy House Festival:

Fairy House Festival, scheduled for September 28th and 29th.
Fairy House Festival is by far our biggest fundraiser and we couldn't pull it off without the help and generosity of volunteers. It’s because of the funds raised at the Festival that we are able to keep our museum doors open and our programming costs accessible.
Volunteering at Fairy House Festival is not only an opportunity to support The Nature Museum, but also to make new connections and have fun. Volunteer duties include facilitating crafts, being a trail docent, managing the bubble station, and working at the refreshments tent just to name a few.
Students can sign up to volunteer by clicking this link, or by visiting our web page and following the “Fairies”. There, volunteers will be able to choose their shift(s) and sign up to receive a free t-shirt.




COMMUNITY:





Essay Contest:



2nd Annual Flood Brook 3V3 Tournament:



FACEBOOK:







Friday, September 13, 2019

Friday Notes 9-13-19

SCHOOL INFO:



School Calendar:

Our School Calendar can be found here.

Late Bus:

The Late Bus Schedule can be found here


HEY Help:

HEY Help is back!!  HEY (Help empower youth) Help is an after-school program that students are encouraged to attend for help with any classwork they may be having problems with or to just get their homework done before going home.  The program runs Monday-Thursday beginning Monday, 9/16, after school in the library until 4:20 at which time the late bus picks up at Leland & Gray. 
Please note that HEY Help does not meet when the late bus does not run (the late bus schedule is on the L&G website and the link above).
Any questions, please call Mary Lindsley, 802/365-7355.

Picture Day:

Picture day will be 9/24!  Order packets will be send home with students the week of 9/16.

Middle School Back-to-School Night:

Back-to-School Night is an opportunity for our professional staff to share with families the Middle School programs, curriculum and expectations.  The date for the 2019 Middle School Back-to-School Night is Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 6:30-7:30 P.M. at Leland and Gray Middle/High School (A level).

The Middle School teachers are looking forward to meeting you at our Back-to-School evening.

Families will follow their student’s schedule for the evening. Attached are blank schedules for grades six, seven and eight.  Please have your student fill in their schedule and class locations with you. You can find this information in PowerSchool, if needed.

The evening will begin in your student’s first period class.  Student schedules will also be available, should you need it.   Exploratory teachers will be available on A level to share details about their classes throughout the evening. Your student is welcome to attend classes with you and encouraged to join you for the evening.

We look forward to your attendance at this informative evening program.


Sincerely,


Bob Thibault Principal
Pamela J. Bernardo Dean of Academics and Innovation
Johanna Liskowsky-Doak Dean of Students

Phoebe Connolly Middle School Counselor 


Tri-M Induction Ceremony:

On Thursday, September 19th at 7:30pm the Leland & Gray Music Department will be inducting our newest group of Tri-M Members.  The night will consist of solo performances from our new students and some refreshments to follow.  The ceremony will be held at the Townshend Church.

Music Parent Meeting:

As our school year begins, we would like to welcome you and your family into the music community here at Leland & Gray. We are very excited to have you here, and want to take this time to celebrate not only the hard work your child will put into the next year in music class, but also the skills that they will develop through their experiences in their ensemble.  The lifelong benefits your child will obtain through music expand beyond the classroom and are transferable to every other academic subject.

We also wanted to let you know about the various ways you can get involved in your child’s musical journey this year:

         • Fundraising opportunities 
         • School board meetings and supporting our music programs 
         • Chaperoning performance/audition trips 
         • Encouraging your child to practice, practice, practice!

We will be discussing these opportunities and the upcoming year and expectations for the music program and its needs on:

Monday, September 16, 2019
5:30 PM in the Leland & Gray Music Room
  
We are currently striving to build the choir and band programs at Leland and Gray.  Our numbers are growing each day and the students are excited! We need parent involvement to help support and grow the music department.

Again, welcome to the musical family at Leland & Gray and we look forward to meeting you on Monday!

Musically yours,

James Pecsok Rene Bernard
(802) 221-2119 (802) 221-2135

New Back to School Look for L&G:

If you visit the Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School cafeteria this fall, you might notice a new back to school style.
This summer when the kids went on break their Seed2Tray team went to work. Food Service Director, Chris Parker, wanted to create a fun space for the school community to enjoy their meals for the 2019-2020 school year. First, they gave their kitchens a deep cleaning, and lots of coats of paint. Then turned their focus to the Leland & Gray cafeteria.
“The cafeteria had spent years looking grey and dull, so we recruited the art teacher, Suzanne Paugh from Newbrook Elementary,” says Chris. “She had been the leader on our makeover at Newbrook last year, and I knew I needed her for this project.” Suzanne worked with the incoming 5th and 6th graders to achieve an industrial/graffiti art feel—and the kids were very excited to be a part of such a large project that would impact their school. They created the signs for each station, then painted them before Chef Chris took them back to his woodshop for the finishing touches.
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The Seed2Tray team worked hard throughout the school year to get to this point. They applied for a mini grant through Food Connects for a new salad bar, generously donated by Entera Catering. The receipt of the salad bar allows the team to provide a wider variety of options for students to make delicious salads. Chris also worked hard to ensure that Universal Meals were added to the budget for the 2019-2020 school year for the entire school district.
Now school is here, the time they all worked so hard to prepare for. “We are excited to see our students and show them their new cafeteria. They are now welcomed by a new hot line, a new salad bar, a pizza bar, and a sandwich bar complete with panini press. The best part is that every student in Jamaica Village, Townshend, Leland & Gray, and Newbrook will ALL EAT FOR FREE.”
Thanks to the entire Seed2Tray team for their hard work to make schools meals welcoming and delicious. Be sure to follow them on Instagram at Seed2Tray.



ATHLETICS:



Events & Activities Calendar:

All practices and games will be listed on our Events and Activities Calendar which is on the L&G website under Calendars.
http://lelandandgray.org/index.php/co-curricular-calendar








COMMUNITY SERVICE:


Community service is now a graduation requirement starting with the Class of 2019. All information can be found here: https://sites.google.com/lelandandgray.org/communityservice

Please e-mail any community service opportunities to Terry Davison Berger <tdavison-berger@lelandandgray.org>



Fairy House Festival:

Fairy House Festival, scheduled for September 28th and 29th.
Fairy House Festival is by far our biggest fundraiser and we couldn't pull it off without the help and generosity of volunteers. It’s because of the funds raised at the Festival that we are able to keep our museum doors open and our programming costs accessible.
Volunteering at Fairy House Festival is not only an opportunity to support The Nature Museum, but also to make new connections and have fun. Volunteer duties include facilitating crafts, being a trail docent, managing the bubble station, and working at the refreshments tent just to name a few.
Students can sign up to volunteer by clicking this link, or by visiting our web page and following the “Fairies”. There, volunteers will be able to choose their shift(s) and sign up to receive a free t-shirt.

Friends of Townshend Food and Beverage Table:

On Sunday September 15th, The Friends of Townshend Public Library will be in charge of the food and beverage table at the Exit 1 Welcome Center on I-91.  We are looking for volunteers to bake, cook or donate food/beverage items for visitors that day.  Also looking for volunteers (must have their own transportation) to take items to the Welcome Center Sunday morning, set up at 7:30, work at the table, clean up (approximately 3 p.m. but could be earlier) and transport items back to Townshend.  Food/donation ideas and the signup sheet is at the library.



COMMUNITY:






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