A
NOTE FROM THE AAD!
I would like to take the opportunity to
congratulate Andy Weitzel and his accomplishments in Snowboarding!
Here are Andy’s recent Snowboarding
accomplishments:
- Ranked #26
nationally in the Rail Jam Discipline
- Placed 9th
in a National Rail Jam Competition in Copper Mountain, Colorado
Andy is headed to Oregon this summer to “shred the
ice cap” on Mt. Hood…Good Luck Andy…We are very proud of you and your
accomplishments!
SPRING
SPORTS TEAM PICTURES-***NEW DATE***
Pictures will happen for all spring teams on Monday April 28TH at 230pm. Forms
are available outside Mr. Testo’s office.
JOURNEY
EAST 2014
The
Journey East 2014 production of “Monkey Business” will be presented to the
public at Leland and Gray on Friday, May 2 at 7:00 P.M. The show, which played
to many thousands of Chinese students
over the past month, is a fun-filled combination of dance, comedy, mime and
music, featuring some very talented Leland and Gray students. There is no admission charge for what you
will find to be a very entertaining and surprising evening.
L&G
JR. IRON CHEF
On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 three members (Kaylah
Jacobs, Bailey Gouin, and Anastasia Stevens) of the Rebel Amigas, Leland and
Gray's Jr. Iron Chef team, traveled to the State House in Montpelier. The
students were among other Jr. Iron Chef teams who were recognized for winning
at the state competition on March 22, 2014. While in the House Chamber a
Resolution was read honoring the winning teams.
Following the Resolution reading and public
recognition the teams set up food preparation stations in the cafeteria where
they prepared their winning recipes for the legislators and other state
employees. While proudly serving their food they met local
representatives, Richard Marek and Carolyn Partridge.
After serving their food they were treated to lunch
in the cafeteria by Abbey Food Group's Chef Ray Wood. During lunch they were
joined by Karen Taylor Mitchell from the Governor's Institute who spoke with
the team about the Institute's Farm, Food & Your Future week.
Rebecca Sanborne Stone, a VT FEED consultant interviewed the team about their
participation in Jr. Iron Chef.
The Rebel Amiga's team was joined by co-coaches
Chef Joseph Gerardi, from the Abbey Group and Susan Jones, Family and Consumer
Science Teacher, as well as Victoria Chertok, 21 Century Coordinator, all of
Leland and Gray High School.
The visit to the State House was coordinated by Amy
Gifford, VT Feed and Jr. Iron Chef Coordinator.
HEY!
You!!
The
late bus runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
next week. For information on the late bus route and dates available for the
remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, please visitwww.lelandandgray.org and
click on Late Bus Schedule.
Look for HEY! Help Mon.-
Fri. mornings (7:15-7:45AM) and Mon.- Thurs. afternoons (2:45- 4:15
PM). Reminder: HEY! Help is a place to learn and work in the
company of others who are learning and working. Please arrive
at 2:45 PM for HEY! Help in the afternoons.
After School programs next week:
Monday April 28: SAT Prep Course in A-9, CLEA Food Shelf, and HEY!
Help in A-11. Tuesday, April 29: HEY! Help,
Robotics, Weight Training, D & D, RAMP, Ping Pong with Mr. Weber and
Restorative Justice with Jeremiah Burrow in FACS. Wednesday, April 30:
HEY! Help, SAT Prep Course, Ultimate Frisbee, D & D and Biking with Jason
Sperling. Thursday, May 1: HEY! Help, LGTV, Weight Training, and
Theatrical Lighting Workshop in Dutton. Friday, May 2: the
GSA will meet with Ms. DeBisschop in B-14. Coming soon: a
free Babysitting course with Mrs. Jones on Sunday, May 18th from 8:30
AM – 3:30 PM, Jewelry Making with Sharon on Wednesday, May 7th and
Chinese Cooking with Ms. Chen.
Student
Counselors: Session # 5 begins next Monday, April 28th.
Please see Victoria if you have any questions. Remember to check the HEY!
website for updates on programs, and you can always ask Victoria Chertok for
more information or you can email her at afterschool@lelandandgray.org.
COLLEGE
COUNSELING
TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL
For us in the Leland and Gray Counseling
Department, it’s not too soon to begin thinking about your child’s transition
from grade 8 to grade 9. Transitions, we know, can be difficult and rather
stressful events that result from not being clear about what to expect. The
next four years of your child’s education will be filled with so many rich and meaningful
experiences in and out of the classroom. The school counselors want to ensure
that these years include productive career and college planning activities and
events.
We invite you to join the school counselors on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 6pm in the L&G Library for our Grade 8 Transition to High School Night and learn more about the high school experience. We’ll explain course requirements, credits, and how to prepare for entering a college or career of one’s choosing. Our guest, Natalie Brennan from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) will talk about financial planning, what colleges look for on a transcript and outline a college/ career plan of action for each year of high school. There will be time for questions and of course, refreshments! We look forward to seeing you!
Intro To College
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the L&G
Library
This informative workshop will answer all of your
questions about the college search and admissions process. Natalie Brennan,
Leland & Gray’s Outreach Counselor from the Vermont Student Assistance
Corporation (VSAC), will explain the admissions process, financial aid,
visiting colleges, and the SAT/ACT. She has materials that will assist you in
tracking “what to do when.” The school counselors will review L&G’s
transcript, recommendations, deadlines and our web-based college and career
planning tool, Naviance.
We look forward to seeing you and working closely with you and your college-bound student. If you have questions, please feel free to call Sarah Grasso at 365-7355, ext. 125.
Refreshments will be served!
The College of Education and Social Services at the
University of Vermont would like to invite your students to apply to the
grant-funded program, StarTalk Vermont. StarTalk Vermont is a one-week Chinese
immersion residential summer program for high school students entering grades
10-12 from schools in New York, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts that are close
to the Vermont boarder. The program will be held at the University of Vermont.
Program details:
Dates: August 2 to August 8, 2014
Location: The University of Vermont
Residential: Yes! Students stay on dorms, and eat on campus
Cost: The $200.00 tuition fee covers the cost of housing, meals, snacks, and learning materials.
Financial Scholarships: available
Deadline to apply: June 1, 2014
Application: http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/
For more information can be found on the program's webpage: http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/
Program details:
Dates: August 2 to August 8, 2014
Location: The University of Vermont
Residential: Yes! Students stay on dorms, and eat on campus
Cost: The $200.00 tuition fee covers the cost of housing, meals, snacks, and learning materials.
Financial Scholarships: available
Deadline to apply: June 1, 2014
Application: http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/
For more information can be found on the program's webpage: http://www.uvm.edu/~startalk/
L&G
SOOCER CAMP-DATE CHANGES!!!
High School Boys and Girls grades 7-12 will now be
July 14th –July 18th, so that players can now attend the
Keene State Team Soccer Camp.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SEMI-FORMAL
**New Date**
May 24th
Old Hollywood Dance
Middle School Student Council
7-10
Dutton Gym
L&G
2014 PROM
Date: Saturday April 26th
Time: 7-11pm
Where: Stratton
Mountain Club
A NOTE FROM MRS. JONES ABOUT
PROM!!!
Do
you want to go to the prom, but can't afford an expensive dress or tux
rental. If so, go to the Thrift Shop in West Townshend. All dresses and tuxes
are only $12.00. Look for the flyers around school or see Mrs. Jones for shop
hours and more details.
A NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
The Vermont Ethics Network promotes public dialogue about ethical issues and
choices in Health Care. They have standardized forms that you can use for
Advance Directives, documents also known as Durable Power of Attorney
for Health Care and Terminal Care Documents. You may request a copy by
calling 802-828-2909, or download them yourself
from www.vtethicsnetwork.org
WEST
RIVER VALLEY THRIVES
Spring cleaning should include your medicine
cabinet.
Turn your unused prescription drugs in for proper
disposal this Saturday April 26 at the Sheriff's Department in
Newfane as a part of National Drug Take Back Day. West River
Valley Thrives director, Julia Hampton will be there from 10am
till 2pm with refreshments and information on prevention efforts in your
community. For more information go to www.wrvthrives.com.
UPCOMING L7G ATHLETIC EVENTS
4/28/14 Varsity
Softball vs Green Mtn Home 4:30pm
Varsity
Baseball vs Green Mtn Home 4:30pm
4/29/14 JV
Softball @ Hartford Away 4:30pm
Varsity
Baseball @ W. Rutland Away 4:30pm
Varsity
Softball vs Hartford Home 4:30pm
4/30/14 MS
Baseball @ Chesterfield Away 3:45pm
JV
Softball vs Green Mtn Home 4:30pm
5/1/14 MS
Softball @ Chesterfield Away 3:45pm
Varsity
Softball vs Otter Valley Home 4:30pm
Varsity
Baseball vs Twin Valley Home 4:30pm
5/2/14 JV
Softball vs Windsor Home 4:30pm
5/3/14 Varsity
Softball @ Windsor Away 4pm
5/5/14 MS
Softball @ Walpole Away 3:45pm
MS
Baseball @ Walpole Away 3:45pm
5/6/14 MS
Softball @ Westmoreland Away 3:45pm
MS
Baseball @ Westmoreland Away 3:45pm
Varsity
Baseball @ Woodstock Away 4:30pm
5/7/14 Varsity
Softball vs Twin Valley Home 4:30pm
Varsity
Baseball @ Otter Valley Away 4:30pm
5/8/14 MS
Softball vs Walpole Home 3:45pm
MS
Baseball vs Walpole Home 3:45pm
5/9/14 Varsity
Softball @ Fair Haven Away 4:30pm
5/10/14 Varsity
Baseball @ MSJ Away 1pm
