SCHOOL INFO:
Upcoming Board Meeting:
The West River Educational District School Board meeting for Monday, January 13th, will include childcare, if you are interested in coming to talk about the budget! 7pm in the L&G library!Documents:
https://www.windhamcentral.
Last Board Meeting:
https://www.brattleborotv.org/
School Calendar:
Late Bus:
The Late Bus Schedule can be found here.
Exam Schedule:
High School Exam Schedule - January 2020
Wednesday, 1/15: Green Day Exams:
7:50 - 8:30 FLEX
8:35 - 10:35 A-Block Exam
10:35 - 11:05 Lunch
11:10 - 1:10 B-Block Exam
Students may leave if have own transportation; Students must sign out on A or C level. Supervision provided from 1:10 - 2:40
Thursday, 1/16: White Day Exams:
7:50 - 8:30 FLEX
8:35 - 10:35 C-Block Exam
10:35 - 11:05 Lunch
11:10 - 1:10 D-Block Exam
Students may leave if have own transportation; Students must sign out on A or C level. Supervision provided from 1:10 - 2:40
Friday, 1/17: Make-up Day
Breakfast and lunch are available. Please have a teacher fill out the order form if you are needing any meals on Friday.
Other information:
- Snack will not be available for HS students during exams days due to the changes in lunch times. Breakfast is free and available to everyone! Students are encouraged to eat a healthy breakfast as research shows this important meal helps set students up for a successful day.
- Students who drive themselves, may leave when they don’t have an exam, but must sign out on A or C level.
- Students who do not drive themselves must have written parent permission to leave.
Middle School Exam Week:
- Wednesday, 1/15- AIMS Web Winter Benchmark Testing, Math (60 minutes)
Regular classes remainder of schedule
- Thursday, 1/16- AIMS Web Winter Benchmark Testing, (60 minutes)
Regular classes remainder of schedule
- Friday, 1/17- Make-Up Day (students come to school if a teacher has scheduled
a time for them to come do make-up work, or if they were absent 1/15 or 1/16 and need to make-up testing)
Other information:
- Snack will be available for MS students
- There is HEY Help and the Late Bus, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during exam week
Health Office:
Happy New Year, Rebel families! What a busy first half of the year we’ve had! As we move into the new year we will be looking into beginning our annual screenings. These include hearing and vision for all 7th, 9th, and 11th grade students. If you have had these screenings completed by your pediatrician or primary care provider, please request that a copy be faxed to 802-365-4126.
Flu season is upon us! Make an appointment with your PCP or contact me for immunization clinic information locally. Remember the old standby’s too: wash hands frequently, cover your cough, and stay home if you aren’t well. Let’s keep 2020 happy and healthy!
Winter Activity Letter:
The dates for Winter Activities are January 22, 29 and February 5, 12 and 26.
2020 L&G WINTER ACTIVITY UPDATES:
A few things to remember....
1. When paying for your son or daughters transportation and/or activity, please remember to make all checks out to WRED...not Leland and Gray!
2. All activities will conclude at and/or return to school by 2:40pm with the exception of Stratton Skiing and Snowboarding. They will return between 4 and 4:30pm and students will be responsible for their own transportation home.
3. Please remember students are only allowed to ride with the parents and or siblings.
If you have any other questions please email me at mtesto@lelandandgray.org
Harlem Rockets @ L&G:
Hoops for Hope:
Save the Date: Hoops for Hope games are Feb 20th and 21st.
Shirt orders are due by January 16th:
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>
Moore Free Library Community Service Opportunity:
Thinking ahead to Spring! - Community Service Opportunity
The Moore Free Library in Newfane is looking for a student volunteer to mow their lawn from Mid-April to October. It usually takes about one hour, once a week.
If you are interested, please contact the library at #365-7848 or email moorefreelibrary@gmail.com
The Moore Free Library in Newfane is looking for a student volunteer to mow their lawn from Mid-April to October. It usually takes about one hour, once a week.
If you are interested, please contact the library at #365-7848 or email moorefreelibrary@gmail.com
Community Service Opportunities- Gerda's Equine Rescue:
Gerda's Equine Rescue in West Townshend is looking for volunteers! Horse lovers and non-horse lovers wanted!
We have activities from yard maintenance, cleaning, barn work, even filing in the office. Possibly for the right person assistance with video, photography and our website, or even volunteering for events.
If interested, please contact Kathy Anderson at kathy.gerdasequinerescue@gmail.com or see Terry in Room A-13.
COMMUNITY:
Free Supper and Karaoke:
Get your Karaoke on! This month, on Saturday January 18th from 5-8 pm, Community Hope & Action of Townshend will be hosting a FREE supper and night of Karaoke at the Townshend Town Hall! Will also have a Chili Cook-off with dinner served from 5-6pm. Karaoke will happen from 6-8 pm. If you can, please bring a side dish or dessert to share. This event us substance free and is open to people of all ages, from all towns. Please contact Community Hope & Action at 802-365-4700 if you’d like to bring a crock of chili or cornbread.
Summer Program Opportunity:
Adventure Academy: Connecting Mind and Movement in Middle Schoolers
A week long program for middle school students focused on athletics and the importance of Executive Function (organization, time management, planning, study skills, and more).
Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2020, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Landmark College in Putney.
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There is a weekly self-guided art group at the Moore Free Library, 23 West Street in Newfane. The group meets Fridays from 9:00 AM to noon. All mediums and levels of art experience welcome. Please contact Alice Freeman at drimbob45@gmail.com or 365-7542 before attending. Note, the group will not meet on Friday, December 27.
A week long program for middle school students focused on athletics and the importance of Executive Function (organization, time management, planning, study skills, and more).
Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2020, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Landmark College in Putney.
Mentor a Child:
Moore Free Library:
There is a weekly story time for young children at the Moore Free Library in Newfane on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:00 AM. Geared towards children aged 0-5, this is a great way for caregivers of young children to meet and socialize. Moore Free Library, 23 West Street, Newfane. (802) 365-7948 or moorefreelibrary.org for more information.****************************************************
There is a weekly self-guided art group at the Moore Free Library, 23 West Street in Newfane. The group meets Fridays from 9:00 AM to noon. All mediums and levels of art experience welcome. Please contact Alice Freeman at drimbob45@gmail.com or 365-7542 before attending. Note, the group will not meet on Friday, December 27.
