MIDDLE
AND HIGH SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS MEETING
The Middle School and High School
Spring Sports Parent/Player/Coach meeting will be held Tuesday 3/25 at 6:30pm
in the Main Gymnasium. This meeting requires a mandatory signature for
concussion protocol by the state of Vermont…please attend.
BASEBALL
AND SOFTBALL TRYOUTS FOR GRADES 9-12
Baseball tryouts will begin on March 17th
for pitchers and catchers 4-6pm in the Main Gym.
Full team tryouts for Baseball and Softball will
begin on March 24th.
Sign-ups will begin after February vacation.
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL PLAYERS
There will be a lunch time meeting for all high school girls playing
softball this spring on Tuesday, March 18th in the gymnasium. Please come
for the last ten minutes of lunch. Varsity try-outs will begin on Sunday,
March 23rd from 4:00 - 6:00. All girls planning to go out for JV will
begin Monday, March 24th from 5:00 - 7:00. Make sure your paperwork
is complete so you can begin with the team on day one! Questions??
See Mrs. Claussen… There will be three more OPEN GYM nights on
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of next week from 6:00 - 8:00!
Hope many of you can make it!
BASEBALL
AND SOFTBALL TRYOUTS FOR GRADES 7 AND 8
Tryouts for middle school students interested in
baseball or softball will begin on April 7th. Sign-ups will begin
after February vacation.
LELAND
AND GRAY’S MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS AND THE REBEL CLEFS
Leland and Gray's Middle School
Chorus and the Rebel Clefs (aka the a cappella group) will be performing at the
Kurn Hattin Choral Invitational on Wednesday, March 19th. The concert takes place at 7PM in
the Mayo Auditorium at the Kurn Hattin School in Westminster.
SPIRIT WEEK 2014
SPIRIT WEEK 2014 takes place March 17th - 21st! This years
theme "Countries Around the World" will have classes working
throughout the week to design their presentation for the Float/Skit Parade on Friday. We will have Olympic
Games on Tuesday. Each day features a
dress-up day: Monday- Green & White; Tuesday- Ugly Clash ; Wednesday- Pajama; Thursday- Crazy Hat/Hair; Friday- Dress to your Country. The
week will culminate with an All-School Dance "Party In The U.S.A." on
Friday, March 21st from 7:00 - 10:00pm. Admission is $3.00. Music
and light show will be provided by Peak Entertainment. Race against your
peers in the Inflatable Obstacle Course as well as an opportunity to play
indoor-safe lawn games from around the world. The L & G Sports Boosters Club will have concessions for
sale. Which class will win SPIRIT WEEK 2014?? That's up to you!
LELAND AND GRAY JR. IRON CHEF
The Leland and Gray Jr. Iron Chef
team will be traveling to the Champlain Valley Expo, in Essex Junction, VT on Saturday, March 22, 2014 to
participate in (an win!) this statewide competition. Five students (Kaylah
Jacobs, Fairen Stark, Nastia Stevens, Bailey Gouin, and Casey Williams) have
been working since September to develop their recipe and perfect their
preparation techniques, the flavors, as well as the presentation of their food.
They will be making Vegetable and Tofu Cilantro Naan with Parsnip Quenelles and
Chili Dipping Sauce. The team is coached by Abbey Food Group Chef Joe Gerardi
and FACS Teacher Sue Jones. For more information, rules, and pictures of last year’s
competition visit www.jrironchefvt.org/
MIDDLE SCHOOL SEMI-FORMAL
MS Student Council
Old Hollywood Semi Formal
Dutton Gym
Friday April 4th
Call for help with decorations, juice, chaperone’s
and baked goods!
Please contact cocallahan@lelandandgray.org
ATTENTION
ALL GIRLS GRADES 7-12
Spring is just around the corner
and so is the softball season. Please come to OPEN GYM on the following
evenings prior to the start of official practices in order to get a chance to
throw and catch or hit a few softballs off the machine! Jeff Gouger will
be here to open the gym from 6:00 - 8:00pm on
the following Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays: 3/4, 3/6, 3/10, 3/11,
3/13, 3/17, and 3/18.
L&G
2014 PROM
Date: Saturday April 26th
Time: 7-11pm
Where: Stratton
Mountain Club
DIRT DIVAS…A program of
Vermont Works for Women
Mountain Bike &
Empowerment Program for Middle School Girls
2014:
Ø Glover June 16 – 20
Ø Morrisville June 23 – 27
Ø Hardwick June 30 – July 4
Ø Montpelier July 7 – 11
Ø Northeast Kingdom July 13 – 18 (overnight)
Ø St. Johnsbury July 28 – Aug 1
Ø Burlington August 4 – 8
Monday – Friday 9:00-4:30pm $260 (overnight $750) Generous financial aid available.
A one-week summer day camp that helps girls
cultivate confidence, courage and leadership through outdoor adventure. Girls entering 6th, 7th and 8th
grades practice mountain bike skills and
bicycle mechanics, as well as art, games, swimming and self-defense. It’s a safe, supportive, girl-centered
atmosphere emphasizing leadership, team building and healthy body image – with
lots of fun woven in! A place where
girls are encouraged to build strong bodies and minds in the beautiful Vermont
outdoors.
NEW THIS YEAR … REGISTER
ONLINE AT:
www.vtworksforwomen.org/dirtdivas
OR download application
FOR MORE INFO: dirtdivas@vtworksforwomen.org
802/622-0400, ext. 152
800/639-1472
“At Dirt Divas, you can be
completely comfortable being yourself.”
-
Participant
ROSIE’S GIRLS…a Program of
Vermont Works for Women
Trades Exploration Program
for Middle School Girls
2014:
Ø Essex Junction June 23 – July 11
Ø Barre area July 21 – August 8
Monday – Friday 8:45 – 5:00
// Generous financial aid
available.
A three-week summer day camp that helps build
strong, confident girls through exploration of the skilled trades. Girls entering 6th, 7th
and 8th grades get hands-on instruction in STEM-related activities, carpentry, welding and auto repair, and participate in art, games, swimming and self-defense. It’s a safe, supportive, girl-centered
environment emphasizing leadership, teamwork and healthy body image – with tons
of fun woven in! A place where girls can
get their hands dirty, take positive risks and try something new.
NEW THIS YEAR … REGISTER
ONLINE AT:
www.rosiesgirls.org OR download application
FOR MORE INFO: rosiesgirls@vtworksforwomen.org
802/622-0400, ext. 157
800/639-1472
“Rosie’s Girls has taught
me that I can do anything I set my mind to.”
-
Participant
SIGN
UP FOR HEALTH INSURANCE AT LELAND AND GRAY
Amanda
Sabo of Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) returns to Leland and
Gray on two Thursdays, March 13th and 20th, in her
role of Health Connect Navigator. She can help enroll families in viable,
affordable health insurance, including dental care for students. Ms. Sabo
encourages all those interested to request appointments on March 13th,
which is just before the March 15th deadline for immediate
signup. Afterwards eligibility is available only for extenuating circumstances,
until next fall.
To enroll, students and parents/guardians need only
to bring their social security number. Please contact Terry Davison-Berger at
365-7355 or tdavison-berger@lelandandgray.org to
schedule an appointment with Ms. Sabo.
RESTORATIVE
JUSTICE TRAINING WITH DAN DeWALT
When will it take place? Thursday
March 13 and Thursday March 27.
At
what time? 2:45pm to 4:15pm
Where
will it happen? Leland and Gray. Room location to be
determined…
Who
is it for? All interested staff and students in both
high school and middle school.
Why
should I come? Have you found yourself in a conflict with
another student or perhaps a teacher or other staff member? Do you wish you can
help your friends resolve their differences? Do you want to positively
influence the culture of your school? If your answer to any of these questions
is yes then you have a reason to get involved with restorative justice practices.
By involving yourself you will develop important and marketable listening and
mediation skills, enhance your college application, and earn twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) if you attend both training sessions. (Stipend offered to
students only).
What if I have questions? Speak
to Dan DeWalt or Jeremiah Burrow.
CLASS OF 2014
We are collecting pictures for the slideshow
traditionally done on class night. If you, your families, neighbors, friends,
or former teachers have any pictures of groups of seniors from when they were
younger we would love them! Email Megan Altshuler or Jeryl Julian-Cisse any
photos you would like to share. Please feel free to send in all those silly
shots from birthdays, school trips, and toddler play dates! Don't forget to
check the senior page on the L&G website for senior info, www.lelandandgray.org.
There is a link on the left side of the home page.
Senior Class Advisors
Megan Altshuler - maltshuler@lelandandgray.org
Jeryl Julian-Cisse - jjulian-cisse@lelandandgray.org
L&G VARIETY SHOW
The L&G Variety Show, hosted by the senior class, will be held Friday, March 14th,
in the Dutton Gym from 7 - 9:30 pm. Come be entertained by you friends,
classmates L&G teachers and staff. Enjoy the talent and comedy while
supporting the senior class and Project Graduation. Admission is $3.00,
and refreshments will also be sold.
COSTA
RICA 2015
Interested in rainforests, exotic
critters, white water rafting, waterfalls, hot springs and volcanoes? If
so, see Mr. Whitman in B14 about joining next February's nine-day trip to Costa
Rica.
HEY!
You!!
The Late Bus will run on Monday (3/17) and Tuesday (3/18)
next week. Wednesday is Winter Activities, so there
will not be any HEY! programs or a late bus and Thursday is an early
release day so there will not be any HEY! programs or a late bus. For
information on the late bus route and dates available for the 2013-2014 school
year please visit www.lelandandgray.org.
Look for HEY! Help Mon.-Fri. mornings (7:15-7:45 AM) and
Mon.-Thurs. afternoons (2:45- 4:15 PM). On Monday,
‘Ukulele meets in the music room, HEY! Help meets in A-11 and Jr. Iron Chef*
meets in FACS. On Tuesday, look for Hey! Help, Newspaper,
Badminton in the gym, Weight Training, D&D, Jr. Iron Chef, RAMP in A-8 and Robotics
in A-12. Wednesday, Ms. Hanson is offering knitting to students,
faculty and staff. Friday, the
GSA will meet with Ms. DeBisschop in B-14.
*Leland & Gray's own Jr. Iron Chef team heads up to
the Champlain Valley Expo in Essesx Junction, VT on March 22 to take
part in the 7th annual statewide culinary competition. Good luck to Mrs.
Jones, Chef Joe and the L&G team!
Student Counselors: Please see Victoria Chertok
in her office in the library, with any questions or if you need any help.
Remember to check the HEY! website
for updates on programs, and you can always stop by and ask Victoria for
information or email her at afterschool@lelandandgray.org.
HUNGER
FREE VERMONT
•Dear
school nutrition professionals,
•Did
you know that 1 in 5 Vermont children live in families that struggle with hunger?
Many families are unaware that receiving the Earned Income Tax Credit makes
them eligible for food and nutrition benefits as well…
•And
this includes free school meals for their kids!
•Families
who receive the Vermont Earned Income Tax Credit and have dependent children
qualify for 3SquaresVT (formerly food stamps) without having to meet the income
test typically required to establish eligibility; and once receiving
3SquaresVT, the children then qualify for free school meals as well.
•
•This
tax season, Hunger Free Vermont is spreading the word about this important
connection, and we need your help! We have developed short
newsletter articles and a flyer for you to share with families in your
community (both attached). Please consider distributing and/or hanging up the
attached flyer (we can mail you printed versions) and share the short article
(attached) through your newsletters or bulletins.
•
•Thank
you for distributing these important materials on the connection
between EITC and 3SquaresVT. For more information about 3SquaresVT or
EITC, or for printed materials, contact Faye Conte at fconte@hungerfreevt.org or 802-865-0255.
A NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL
NURSE
Flood Safety Awareness
Week: Be Prepared Year Round
Waterbury, Vt. – Gov. Peter Shumlin has signed a
proclamation recognizing March 18-22 as Flood Safety Awareness Week
in Vermont. The Vermont Division of Emergency Management, Homeland
Security and the National Weather Service are joining the Governor to encourage
Vermonters to learn about flood safety and prepare for future floods.
“Vermonters
have learned from some harsh weather over the past couple of years, punctuated
by the historic damage wrought by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, that there are
things we can do now to mitigate our risks when flooding occurs” said Vermont
Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Joe Flynn.
“Simply
charting an evacuation route or learning the distinction between a Flood Watch
and a Flood Warning can help you make quicker and better decisions when rivers
spill their banks,” National Weather Service Burlington Chief Meteorologist
Andy Nash added.
Below
is a list of what you can do before, during, and after a flood to help your family
escape injury or property losses:
Know
the terms used to describe flooding:
·
o Flash Flood – Occurs during heavy rain events and
happens very quickly. It ends quickly as well.
o Flood – Occurs as the result of a more prolonged
rain event or lake overflow. It’s more gradual, more predictable, and lasts
longer.
o Flood Watch – Flooding is possible. Watches are
issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) 12 to 36 hours in advance of a
possible event.
o Flash Flood Watch – Flash Flooding is
possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground. A Flash Flood could
occur with little or no warning.
o Flood Warning – Flooding is occurring, or will
occur soon. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.
o Flash Flood Warning – A flash flood is occurring,
or is expected to in a very short time. Seek higher ground immediately
and stay away from streams and creeks.
· If you ever encounter flood waters NEVER attempt to
walk or drive through them (http://www.weather.gov/os/water/tadd/).
· Monitor Media reports.
· Ask local officials whether your property is in a
flood-prone or high-risk area. Flood plain maps are available at most
town offices or city halls.
· Know your community’s methods to warn you, if
evacuation is necessary. Listen to local and state Public Safety
officials and respond to their directives in a prompt manner.
· Know your best flood evacuation routes, potential
public shelters, and where to find high ground. In a flash flood, you may need
to seek high ground on foot quickly.
· Test your sump pumps. If possible, have a
backup power source.
· Install ‘check valves’ in sewer traps to prevent
floodwater from backing up into the drains in your home.
· Ensure your home is ready. Where possible, minimize
damage from basement flooding by elevating utilities and materials that could
be damaged by limited basement flooding.
· Anchor fuel tanks to ensure that they do not wash
away; fuel tanks create safety and environmental issues inside or outside the
home.
· Develop a family emergency kit with items like
non-perishable food and water, medications, flashlights and batteries, and a
battery-powered radio.
· Make a family communication plan. Designate
an out of state relative as a central point of contact.
· Learn your community’s emergency plans.
· When necessary and possible, construct barriers
such as levees, berms, and floodwalls to stop floodwater from entering your
home or building. Permission to construct such barriers may be required by
local building codes. Check local building codes and ordinances for safety
requirements.
· Move children’s toys, patio and lawn furniture, and
lawn mowers/snow blowers indoors or to higher ground if flooding is pending.
· Be prepared to turn off electrical power when there
is standing water, fallen power lines, or before you evacuate. Know how to
safely turn off gas and water supplies before you evacuate. Consult an
electrician or heating professional before turning utilities back on upon
return.
· You may need to store materials like sandbags,
plywood, plastic sheeting and lumber to protect your house from floodwaters and
to make quick repairs after a severe storm.
· Contact your insurance agent or local government to
discuss flood insurance coverage. Flood losses are not covered under regular
homeowner’s insurance policies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
administers the National Flood Insurance Plan (NFIP) through the Federal
Insurance Administration (FIA). The NFIP makes flood insurance available
in communities that adopt and enforce ordinances to reduce flood damage.
· Contact your local Emergency Management office
(usually your city or town office) for more information on mitigation options
to further reduce potential flood damage. Your local Emergency Management
office may be able to provide additional resources and information regarding
ways to reduce potential damage.
The
following represent some of the key websites to assist you and your family
during times of flooding and type of emergency:
NOTES FROM THE SENIOR CLASS!!!
The senior class
has been working all year to fundraiser for the class trip and for Project
Gradation. This year’s class has decided to go to the Keene YMCA where they can
swim, rock climb, play basketball, and jump in foam pits. On April 3rd and 4th the
senior class will be having a dodgeball tournament. Each team consists of six
players, can be any combination of staff and student but must be coed. Each
team has an entry fee of $30.00, or $5.00 per player and has to have a wavier
signed by a parent or guardian. There will also be a by donation bake sale and
entry by donation as well. Please help support the senior class, form a team,
donate a baked good or come and watch teams compete! See Jaclyn for more
information.
