Friday Notes 6-13-14

HS SPRING SPORST AWARDS BANQUET

Wednesday June 18^th at 5pm in the Main Gym

Pot Luck Style…bring your favorite dish!

L&G IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE SUMMER

August 14^th -1^st day to practice for high school soccer (boys and girls)

August 18^th –MS and HS Fall Parent/Player/Coach Mtg and Concussion (Main Gym 6pm)

August 28^th –1^st day of MS Soccer (Mtg in the Activity Room 245pm)

18^TH ANNUAL L&G SOCCER CAMP

Grades K-3                               7/21-7/25                    8:30-11:30am

Grades 4-6                               7/21-7/25                    12:30-3:30pm

MS and HS Girls (7-12)            7/14-7/18                    8:30-11:30am

MS and HS Boys (7-12)            7/14-7/18                    12:30-3:30pm

Please contact Coach Barton for information on all camps.

L&G PLAYERS

Leland and Gray Players' End-of-Year Potluck and Volunteer Recognition Evening will be Wednesday, June 18 from 5:30-7:30….South Lawn of the Dutton. Families Welcome. Bring a dish to share with eight or ten people.

PROJECT GRADUATION

Project Graduation is looking for volunteers to help with the event. This year Project Graduation will be at the YMCA in Keene NH. We are looking for parents and staff who are willing to help make this a night to remember. Students will be swimming, rock climbing, playing basketball and much more all night. Prizes will be announced throughout the night and given out at the end. If you would like to donate please contact Jaclyn. Thank you for supporting our seniors!

A NOTE FROM TOM CONNOR

Students who are interested in participating in  upcoming summer camp sessions with Chinese students should email Tom Connor  in order to get on an email list to receive information on dates/times and activities.  tconnor@lelandandgray.org

The first camp runs from June 27 - July 10 and the second from July 15 - July 19.

HEY! You!!

Thank you to all of the faculty, staff, students and visiting instructors who made the 2013-14 year of HEY! After-school programs a success!  As of today, all of the after school programs have finished for this school year.  Also, thanks to the High School student counselors who worked hard at the elementary schools this past year.  Great job!  If you have any ideas for after-school programs next year, please email afterschool@lelandandgray.org.  Don't forget to register your rising 7th and 8th grade students for SEEK camp at Leland & Gray which runs from JULY 7 - 25. Have a great summer everyone, Victoria Chertok, interim site coordinator, HEY! After-school programs, Leland & Gray.

THE ABBY GROUP

All balances from the Abbey Group need to be paid in full by June 17^th. Please make checks payable to Leland and Gray.

THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

More music department dates:
June 20– Class Night
June 21 – Graduation

HOST FAMILIES FOR SPANISH STUDENTS

Host Families wanted for Spanish students for three weeks in July. Enrich you household with an exceptional young person and open your doors to learn about a new culture.  Enjoy a cross-cultural experience right in your own home!  Students are ages 14 to 17 and are looking to improve their English skills while learning about Vermont and US life and sharing their Spanish culture.  For more information, please contact Ann Newsmith or Norm Oaks, community coordinators for the exchange program.  They can be reached at 257-4710 or online at: www.exchangeVT@gmail.com

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!"

WEST RIVER VALLEY THRIVES

Newfane Wellness Center

Open House

Tuesday June 17 from 4:30 to 6:30pm

Welcome in a healthy summer with free ear acupuncture, health information, refreshments and fun giveaways!  Enter the raffle to win a free massage, yoga class and more!

Meet the staff at West River Valley Thrives and learn about their efforts to engage and inspire healthy communities.  Also meet acupuncturist, Carol Anne Fitzgerald, massage therapist, Alison Trowbridge, therapist, Jim Carew, and yoga instructor, Cara Behan. 

The Newfane Wellness Center is located in the heart of Newfane Village at 550 VT Rt. 30 above the Newfane Café and Creamery.  We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, contact Julia Hampton at wrvtdirector@gmail.com or call 365-4700.