ATHLETICS-L&G
SENIOR DAYS
Thursday May 29th Varsity Softball
Senior Day
Saturday May 31st Varsity Baseball
Senior Day
*The senior recognitions will begin at 4:10pm
JOURNEY
EAST 2014
LELAND AND GRAY PLAYERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Leland and Gray Players present A
Midsummer Night’s Dream
CONTACT: Ann C. Landenberger; verbatim@svcable.net, (w) 802-365-7355 x 204;
(h) 802-348-7156
REHEARSAL SHOTS FOR PUBLICATION ARE FOUND AT
TOWNSHEND The Leland and Gray Players close
their 18th season with Shakespeare’s rollicking romantic comedy, A
Midsummer Night’s Dream May 15-17 in the Dutton Gymnasium
on the Leland and Gray campus, Rte. 30, Townshend.
A Midsummer Night's Dream is Shakespeare’s playful look at the
mechanics and short-circuiting of love. According to the Folger edition of the
play: “Theseus and Hippolyta, about to marry, are figures from mythology. In
the woods outside Theseus' Athens, two young men and two young women sort
themselves out into couples—but not before they form first one love triangle,
and then another. Also in the woods, the king and queen of fairyland, Oberon
and Titania, battle over custody of an orphan boy; Oberon uses magic to make
Titania fall in love with a weaver named Bottom, whose head is temporarily
transformed into that of a donkey by a hobgoblin or "puck," Robin
Goodfellow. Finally, Bottom and his companions ineptly stage the tragedy of
"Pyramus and Thisbe”” before all plot threads tie neatly and happily
together in the end. The Players’ production is set in the early 19th century,
the Romantic period, and its incidental music is drawn from Playford’s 17th century
dances arranged by Leland and Gray music faculty Tom Walters and the
production’s assistant director, Addie Mahdavi ’14. Instrumentalists include
Carl Judd-Wright ’15, Fraser Query ‘14, Ethan Abbott ‘19, Kayla Williams ‘14,
Genevieve Darling ‘14, and Sam Dutton ’15, as well as Walters and Mahdavi.
The cast of primarily middle and high school
students includes Alexa Litchfield as Puck; Zoe Soule as Hermia; Madison
Cannella, Helena; Nathaniel van Osdol, Lysander; Tino Benson, Demetrius; Gabrel
Vanni-Phillips, Oberon; Nicole Winot, Titania; Jesse Cannella, Bottom; Sean
Kiziltan, Theseus; Mehram Zain, Hippolyta; Patrick Hauer, Egeus; Evan Reilly,
Philostrate; Aiden McCormack, Theseus’ attendant; the “mechanicals”:
Rebekah Winot, Adam Culver, Sam Thibault, Arik Clark, and Patrick Hauer;
sprites Adam Culver and Vinnie Ferrizzi joined by Christian Cannella, Nicolas
Tolbert and Andrew Tolbert from Jamaica Village School. The cast is
rounded out by fairies played and sung by Julia Barton, Oly Gurik, Fairen
Stark, Sarah Anderson, Mehram Zain, Natalie Cullen, Yachne Nilges, and
Rebekah Winot and, from Newbrook Elementary, Sylvia Stark and Veronica Stevens.
Tino Benson is graphic and costume designer;
Madison Cannella is scene designer; Grant Cullen and Sage Hall run sound; Nate
Laning and Stephen Scott run lights with Nastia Stevens, Kenny Cashman,
Anna-Cate Harrison, and John Butler. Oly Gurik has created signage and
parent Dale Stevens is tech assistant. Numerous adults have helped
including Tim Soule, Rob Cramp, Mitch Cashman; Kim Soule, Bonnie Cramp,
Christina Doe, Cheryl Cullen, and Vera Gervais.
Running crew captain is Genevieve Darling with
Olivia Reilly, Jacob Bush, Kayla Williams, Fraser Query and Rachel Spence as
crew. Costumier and production assistant is Abby Wicker ’02;
assistant director is Addie Mahdavi.
The production is full of belly-laughs, spectral
surprises and poignant moments of ill-fired romance. Taking time with the
text, the Players have uncovered the marvelous laughs, subtle innuendos and
opportunities for high physicality.
Performances are Thursday, May 15 at
7; Friday, May 16 at 7:30 and Saturday, May 17 at 3 and
7:30. Group rates are available. For more information, write verbatim@svcable.net.
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 visit www.lelandandgray.org and
click on Late Bus Information.
Look for HEY! Help Mon.-
Fri. mornings (7:15-7:45AM) and Mon.- Thurs. afternoons (2:45- 4:15 PM). Come
get help with organization, homework, studying, and exam preparation!
After-School programs next week: Monday
May 19: HEY! Help and CLEA Food Shelf. Tuesday, May 20:
HEY! Help, RAMP, D & D, Floor Hockey, and Weight Training. Wednesday,
May 21: HEY! Help, Ultimate Frisbee, D & D, and Biking. Thursday,
May 22: HEY! Help, LGTV, and Weight Training. Friday, May 23: There
is no HEY! Help this morning or afternoon. After-School, the GSA
will meet with Ms. DeBisschop in B-11. Remember to check the HEY! website for
updates on programs, and you can always ask Victoria Chertok for more
information by emailing afterschool@lelandandgray.org.
Student Counselors: Time
Sheets are due on Friday, May 23 by 9:00
AM. Remember to contact Victoria if you can’t work your shift
and please try to find a sub, if possible.
7th Graders: SEEK
CAMP runs at Leland & Gray from July 7 – 25. See
Bruce Whitman for a brochure and registration form. It’s science,
math, writing and technology but like nothing you’ve experienced before: all
hands on activities, and “outside fun,” too. Chef Joe is creating
great breakfast and lunch menus for SEEK camp. Please note: SEEK
Counselor Training is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3rd from 2:30
– 4:30 PM in B-14.
A
DRAWING CLASS
Drawing Class Monday May 19th, 7pm at the
West Townshend Country Store and Community Project. 6573 Vt Route
30, West Townshend, VT
Come to open source drawing class! Bring your
pencil, paper, and open mind. All skill levels are welcome
and encouraged. Last month we had a full house, and are hoping to do
some outdoor drawing if the weather holds. Join us! Get feedback from
local professional artists. The class is by donation, and all proceeds go to
the West River Community Project.
THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Samba Band made a splash at the All State
Parade in St. Johnsbury, VT on Wednesday May 7. Arik Clark, Susie Francy, and
Addie Mahdavi participated in the All State Music Festival Chorus.
The SPRING CONCERT is on Thursday, May 22 at
7PM in the L&G Gym.
More music department dates:
May 26 - Memorial Day Ceremony - 10 AM -
Newfane
June 2 – Music Awards Banquet
June 5 – Pops Concert and Art Show 7pm
June 7 – Samba Band in the Heifer Parade - Brattleboro
June 2 – Music Awards Banquet
June 5 – Pops Concert and Art Show 7pm
June 7 – Samba Band in the Heifer Parade - Brattleboro
June 20– Class Night
June 21 – Graduation
June 21 – Graduation
FACS
New course offering for 2014-15: The Family and Consumer
Science Department is offering a new class next year. The class is called Risky
Business: Career Finance. It is a 1 credit elective credit class
offered to students in Grades 9-12. The class is
designed to provide students the opportunity to learn business finance,
technology, and entrepreneurialism while exploring interests and learning on
the job. Learning accounting, workplace relations, and business English,
students create a business and marketing plan, resume, and portfolio. A portion
of the course includes placement in a local community business. Students
demonstrate achievement through active participation, detailed journals, a term
paper, projects, presentations, and internship evaluations.
HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL
High School Student Council election petitions are in
the office. If you are considering a class office next you, you must
return the petition by Friday, May 16.
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/
MIDDLE SCHOOL SEMI-FORMAL
Hollywood Semi Formal
Middle School Council
May 24th Sat 7-10
$6 single/ $10 couples
6:30 pictures at Gazebo!
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
"Do you like kids, have a sense of humor and enjoy the
outdoors? If you are looking for a fun summer job that pays well, we are
looking for you! We have just two positions still open for Green Mt Camp for
Girls in Dummerston, VT...for a certified lifeguard and a sports/games
counselor. Camp runs from June 19-Aug 1st with most weekends off. If this sounds like its right up
your alley, call Billie at 257-1751 asap!"
A NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
Bee sting Reactions – excerpted from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bee-stings/basics/definition/con-20034120
Bee Stings are a common
outdoor nuisance. In most cases, bee stings are just annoying, and home
treatment is all that's necessary to ease the pain of bee stings. But if you're
allergic to bee stings or you get stung numerous times, you may have a more
serious reaction that requires emergency treatment.
Bee
stings can produce different reactions, ranging from temporary pain and
discomfort to a severe allergic reaction. Having one type of reaction doesn't
mean you'll always have the same reaction every time you're stung.
Minor -
Most of the time, bee sting symptoms are minor and include:
· Instant,
sharp burning pain at the sting site
· A
red welt at the sting area
· A
small, white spot where the stinger punctured the skin
· Slight
swelling around the sting area
In
most people, swelling and pain go away within a few hours.
Some
people who get stung by a bee or other insect have a bit stronger
reaction, with signs and symptoms such as:
· Extreme
redness
· Swelling
at the site of the sting that gradually enlarges over the next day or two
Moderate -
Moderate reactions tend to resolve over five to 10 days. Having a moderate
reaction doesn't mean you'll have a severe allergic reaction the next time
you're stung. But some people develop similar moderate reactions each time
they're stung. If this happens to you, talk to your doctor about treatment and
prevention, especially if the reaction becomes more severe each time.
Severe -
A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to bee stings is
potentially life-threatening and requires emergency treatment. A small
percentage of people who are stung by a bee or other insect quickly develop
anaphylaxis. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include:
· Skin
reactions, including hives and itching and flushed or pale skin
· Difficulty
breathing
· Swelling
of the throat and tongue
· A
weak, rapid pulse
· Nausea,
vomiting or diarrhea
· Dizziness
or fainting
· Loss
of consciousness
People
who have a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting have a 30 to 60 percent
chance of anaphylaxis the next time they're stung. Talk to your doctor or an
allergy specialist about prevention measures such as immunotherapy to avoid a
similar reaction in case you get stung again.
Call
911 or other emergency services if:
· You're
having a serious reaction to a bee sting that suggests anaphylaxis, even if it's
just one or two signs or symptoms
· If
you were prescribed an emergency epinephrine autoinjector (EpiPen, Twinject),
use it right away as your doctor directed.
UPCOMING L7G ATHLETIC EVENTS
5/16/14 Varsity
Softball vs Otter Valley Home 4:30pm
5/17/14 Varsity
Baseball vs Woodstock Home 4:30pm
5/19/14 Varsity
Softball vs Windsor Home 4:30pm
Varsity
Baseball vs Twin Valley Home 4:30pm
5/20/14 MS
Baseball @ Kurn Hattin Away 3:45pm
GJV
Softball @ Windsor Away 3:45pm
5/21/14 Varsity
Softball @ Hartford Away 4:30pm
GJV
Softball vs Hartford Home 4:30pm
MS
Softball @ Kurn Hattin Away 3:45pm
5/22/14 Varsity
Baseball vs Springfield Home 4:30pm
5/23/14 Varsity
Softball vs Fair Haven Home 4:30pm
GJV
Softball @ MAU Away 4:30pm
MS
Baseball @ TVMS Away 4:30pm
MS
Softball @ TVMS Away 4:30pm
5/24/14 Varsity
Baseball vs Poultney Home 4:30pm
5/27/14 Varsity
Softball @ Twin Valley Away 4:30pm
Varsity
Baseball @ Twin Valley Away 4:30pm
GJV
Softball vs Burr and Burton Home 4:30pm
MS
Baseball @ Marlborough (NH) Away 3:45pm
5/28/14 MS
Softball vs Chesterfield (DH) Home 3:30pm
MS
Baseball vs Chesterfield (DH) Home 3:30pm
5/29/14 Varsity
Softball vs Mill River (senior day) Home 4:30pm
5/30/14 GJV
Softball vs MAU Home 4:30pm
5/31/14 Varsity
Baseball vs Proctor (senior day) Home 4:30pm
