SCHOOL INFO:
Powerschool Changes:
The Windham Central Supervisory Union has updated Powerschool to the latest version (9.1) and there is one important change parents need to be aware of, which is to the Parent Access portal. Parents need to create a new account. The instructions on how to do that are located here.
December 23rd:
Wednesday, December 23rd will be a half-day for L&G and all WCSU schools. The buses will pick up our students at 11:30am and they will be served lunch before they leave for the holiday break.
Junior Class Fundraiser:
Dribbling and Dunking, Saturday 12/12 at noon, grades 1-6
An afternoon of basketball skills and games with Leland and Gray Varsity players
Meet in the main gym lobby at 12:00 for snacks or 1:00 to play
High School Semi-Formal:
The High School Semi-Formal Dance is December 4th from 7:00-10:00pm at Dutton Gym. Ticket cost is $6.00 for one person or $10.00 for a couple. Come out and enjoy the winter wonderland!!!!
8th Grade Parents:
8th grade homework assignments build on what has happened that day in class. The lesson is taught and assignments are typically begun in class. They need to be completed before the next class. Without completed homework, students will not be as successful in the next day. This design is intended to help 8th graders become more independent learners, a skill needed for high school. Please check Power School daily to see what the day's homework assignment is, and ask to see your child's homework when it is completed.
School Handbook Update:
The following definition has been added to Student Handbook – Lookalike Containers and Products
On p. 54 of L&G’s 2015-16 Student Handbook is an explanation of the mandated Vermont State policy F07, Student Alcohol and Drugs. Much of this handbook section lists detailed consequences of students under the influence or who bring or distribute drugs, drug paraphernalia, or alcohol at school. Until now, a definition of these substances or related items has not been included. Beginning November 2, 2015 and until further notice, the definition will be included as follows:
DRUG: For the purposes of this policy, the word “drug” includes alcohol, non-alcoholic malt beverages, beverages with any amount of alcohol, narcotics, hallucinogenics, amphetamines, barbiturates, marijuana and all other controlled substances as defined by and federal statute or regulation. It also means any substance represented to be a “drug” as defined above, including “look alikes,” ergogenic and performance enhancing substances, and paraphernalia, including containers, specifically or reasonably associated with drug use.
DRUG: For the purposes of this policy, the word “drug” includes alcohol, non-alcoholic malt beverages, beverages with any amount of alcohol, narcotics, hallucinogenics, amphetamines, barbiturates, marijuana and all other controlled substances as defined by and federal statute or regulation. It also means any substance represented to be a “drug” as defined above, including “look alikes,” ergogenic and performance enhancing substances, and paraphernalia, including containers, specifically or reasonably associated with drug use.
Word of the Week:
Juniors & Seniors & Their Parents/Guardians:
Every week Sarah sends out an E-newsletter containing all things college and career. Many of you are on the list to receive it, but many are not! There is so much information pertaining to life after high school, this is the most effective way to communicate it to you. If you do NOT get this e-letter, please email Sarah and request to be added to the list. sgrasso@lelandandgray.org
Summer Opportunity:
Duke Youth Programs is a part of Duke University Continuing Studies and has provided summer academic enrichment for academically motivated youth for over 30 years. Each summer approximately 650 youth from around the nation and world, representing some 22 states and 5 different countries, attend one of our summer programs.
Duke Youth Programs open for registration on December 1st! They offer 13 different programs for students from grades 6-11. All programs seek to engage learners in innovative, interactive, transformative learning experiences. Co-curricular social and recreational activities are carefully planned and delivered to complement the instructional day. The camp “learning community” approaches learning as a shared responsibility among students, instructors, and counselors.
Duke Youth Programs open for registration on December 1st! They offer 13 different programs for students from grades 6-11. All programs seek to engage learners in innovative, interactive, transformative learning experiences. Co-curricular social and recreational activities are carefully planned and delivered to complement the instructional day. The camp “learning community” approaches learning as a shared responsibility among students, instructors, and counselors.
For more information on how to register for our programs, please visit our website at www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth. You can also contact our office by sending an email to youth@duke.edu or giving us a call at (919) 684-2827
Governor's Institute:
Vermont's flagship summer program for talented teens, the Governor's Institutes offers 8 summer Institutes that gather teenagers from every high school in Vermont to study in-depth on the topics of their choice, such as Arts, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Current Issues and more. All Institutes are residential, take place on college campuses, and offer sliding scale tuition to meet all family budgets. Please visit: www.giv.org
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| Skyler Nupp, a Senior at L&G pictured with friends during Governor's Institute of the Arts, Summer 2015. |
AFTER SCHOOL INFO:
Free Event:
Next Tuesday @2:45 in the activity room, meet the people behind the career initiative programs at L&G. Demos, food and prizes for students who attend.
LEAF Program:
L.E.A.F. (L&G Environmental Action Force and Outdoor Club)
On November 20th 4 - 5 students from LEAF and CLEA will be attending the VT Youth Climate Summit at UVM. The summit is in its 2nd year and is sponsored by Senator Bernie Sanders. The summit was created to provide a venue for VT youth to have a voice, work together for change and to address environmental issues facing us today.
What we do as a club:
Please make alternative transportation arrangements for the dates the bus is not available.
On November 20th 4 - 5 students from LEAF and CLEA will be attending the VT Youth Climate Summit at UVM. The summit is in its 2nd year and is sponsored by Senator Bernie Sanders. The summit was created to provide a venue for VT youth to have a voice, work together for change and to address environmental issues facing us today.
What we do as a club:
- hike, snowshoe, and learn wilderness skills
- L&G School Community Garden
- make and teach upcycled crafts
- attend Youth Environmental Summits
- educate ourselves and others on the outdoors, environmental issues and model sustainable practices
Junior Iron Chef:
"Jr Iron Chef Vermont is a statewide culinary competition that challenges teams of middle and high school students to create healthy, local dishes that inspire school meal programs." (http://dev.vtfeed.org/). The teams will meet every Tuesday afternoon throughout the school year to plan and practice for the state-wide competition held in the spring.If you enjoy cooking, are an aspiring chef, enjoy working with food and creating recipes... please join us on Tuesdays! Contact Susan Jones for more information. sjones@lelandandgray.org or 365-7355, ext 128.
Late Bus:
Leland and Gray's after-school late bus is currently running.
Please make alternative transportation arrangements for the dates the bus is not available.
The late bus runs Monday - Thursday. The late bus does not run on half days or on Wednesdays during Winter Sports.
You can access the full late bus schedule here.
After School Programs:
Offerings including Computer Refurbishing, L&G TV, Jr. Iron Chef, Dungeons & Dragons, Mural Club
In addition there are the following Career Initiative programs running:
Photography: Wednesdays
Explore the creative world through the lens of a camera with renowned photographers/artists Fran Janik and Christine Triebert. Create in Three Dimensions: Wednesdays Kristen Wilson will be leading a group focusing on Design, Computer Design, 3D printing. These workshops will be using a number of different programs focusing on improving and understand new ways to design things on a computer and bring them to the 3D printer. Designer David Cotton will be a guest discussing his career in design and showing some ways students could apply these skills in the real world. Design & Construction 101: Thursdays Students interested in furthering the connections from design to actual construction will join David Ahern on some building projects, beginning with simple in-school projects that will lead to more involved outdoor construction projects. Several community members will be assisting with the larger projects. Nursing 101: Starts in December Students will work with GCH nurse Desiree Plumley to learn some basic nursing skills, the many types of careers available in the field of Nursing and what it is like to actually be a nurse. Solar Energy 101: January start time to be announced Students in this program will learn electronic basics and will be part of a team building a Solar Panel. We hope it will actually work! Support will be provided by staff from Integrated Solar and Soveren Solar. Participants will learn about the careers now being offered in this field and get some practical experience learning how it works. All afterschool programs at L&G are offered free of charge. Also, remember HEY! Help runs the following times: Mon-Fri 7:15-7:45 in the Library and Mon - Thurs 2:45-4:15, Mon in A11, Tues-Thurs in the Library. See: Dale Stevens in room C5 (in the activity room) or Email: dstevens@lelandandgray.org
Explore the creative world through the lens of a camera with renowned photographers/artists Fran Janik and Christine Triebert. Create in Three Dimensions: Wednesdays Kristen Wilson will be leading a group focusing on Design, Computer Design, 3D printing. These workshops will be using a number of different programs focusing on improving and understand new ways to design things on a computer and bring them to the 3D printer. Designer David Cotton will be a guest discussing his career in design and showing some ways students could apply these skills in the real world. Design & Construction 101: Thursdays Students interested in furthering the connections from design to actual construction will join David Ahern on some building projects, beginning with simple in-school projects that will lead to more involved outdoor construction projects. Several community members will be assisting with the larger projects. Nursing 101: Starts in December Students will work with GCH nurse Desiree Plumley to learn some basic nursing skills, the many types of careers available in the field of Nursing and what it is like to actually be a nurse. Solar Energy 101: January start time to be announced Students in this program will learn electronic basics and will be part of a team building a Solar Panel. We hope it will actually work! Support will be provided by staff from Integrated Solar and Soveren Solar. Participants will learn about the careers now being offered in this field and get some practical experience learning how it works. All afterschool programs at L&G are offered free of charge. Also, remember HEY! Help runs the following times: Mon-Fri 7:15-7:45 in the Library and Mon - Thurs 2:45-4:15, Mon in A11, Tues-Thurs in the Library. See: Dale Stevens in room C5 (in the activity room) or Email: dstevens@lelandandgray.org
COMMUNITY:
If you have any community events or information you would like to be listed in Friday Notes, please e-mail fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org
Job Opportunity:
Stratton Mountain Resort is hiring! Positions available include Ticket Scanners, Tube Park Attendants, Ski & Snowboard Instructors, Parking Attendants and more! Please check-out www.stratton.com/jobs now or call 802.297.4103!
Bus Drivers Needed:
West River Transportation LLC is hiring School bus drivers for home to school, field and sports trips. A CDL class B license with passenger and school bus endorsement is a must. Air brake endorsement a plus. Pay depending on experience. Call 8023659240 or email westriver22@yahoo.com
ATHLETICS:
Basketball Schedule:
Please check Digital Sports for updates as dates may change.
| Day | Date | Time | Event | Sport | H/A | Opponent/Title | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 12/07/15 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | A | @ Proctor Junior / Senior High School | TBD |
| Mon | 12/07/15 | 6:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | H | Vs. South Royalton High School | L&G Gym |
| Mon | 12/07/15 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | A | @ Proctor Junior / Senior High School | TBD |
| Tue | 12/08/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Kurn Hattin Homes | TBD |
| Tue | 12/08/15 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Kurn Hattin Homes | TBD |
| Wed | 12/09/15 | 6:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Windsor Schools | L&G Gym |
| Thu | 12/10/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (7TH) Basketball | A | @ Bellows Falls Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 12/10/15 | 5:15PM | Game | Boys (7TH) Basketball | A | @ Bellows Falls Middle School | TBD |
| Fri | 12/11/15 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Brattleboro Union | L&G Gym |
| Fri | 12/11/15 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Brattleboro Union | L&G Gym |
| Mon | 12/14/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (7TH) Basketball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | TBD |
| Mon | 12/14/15 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (7TH) Basketball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | TBD |
| Tue | 12/15/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Walpole Middle School | TBD |
| Tue | 12/15/15 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Walpole Middle School | TBD |
| Wed | 12/16/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Putney Middle School | TBD |
| Wed | 12/16/15 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Putney Middle School | TBD |
| Sat | 12/19/15 | 1:00PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Hartford | L&G Gym |
| Sat | 12/19/15 | 2:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Hartford | L&G Gym |
| Sun | 12/20/15 | 5:00PM | Tournament | Girls (V) Basketball | H | KSC Zero Gravity Holiday Tournament | Keene State College |
| Mon | 12/21/15 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (V) Basketball | H | KSC Zero Gravity Holiday Tournament | Keene State College |
| Mon | 12/21/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (MS) Basketball | H | Vs. Green Mountain | L&G Gym |
| Mon | 12/21/15 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (MS) Basketball | H | Vs. Green Mountain | L&G Gym |
| Tue | 12/22/15 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (V) Basketball | H | KSC Zero Gravity Holiday Tournament | Keene State College |
| Tue | 12/22/15 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Windsor Schools | L&G Gym |
| Tue | 12/22/15 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Windsor Schools | L&G Gym |
| Wed | 12/23/15 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (V) Basketball | H | KSC Zero Gravity Holiday Tournament (Snow Date) | Keene State College |
| Sat | 12/26/15 | 2:30PM | Tournament | Boys (V) Basketball | H | KSC Zero Gravity Holiday Tournament | Keene State College |
| Sun | 12/27/15 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (V) Basketball | H | KSC Zero Gravity Holiday Tournament | Keene State College |
| Mon | 12/28/15 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (V) Basketball | H | KSC Zero Gravity Holiday Tournament | Keene State College |
| Tue | 12/29/15 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (V) Basketball | H | Zero Gravity Tournament-KSC (Snow Date) | Keene State College |
| Wed | 12/30/15 | 5:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | A | @ Green Mountain | Gr.Mountain |
| Mon | 1/04/16 | 6:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | H | Vs. West Rutland | L&G Gym |
| Tue | 1/05/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Kurn Hattin Homes | TBD |
| Tue | 1/05/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Kurn Hattin Homes | TBD |
| Wed | 1/06/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | A | @ Arlington Memorial | High School Gym |
| Wed | 1/06/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | A | @ Arlington Memorial | High School Gym |
| Thu | 1/07/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Hinsdale High School | TBD |
| Thu | 1/07/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Hinsdale High School | TBD |
| Thu | 1/07/16 | 6:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | A | @ Proctor Junior / Senior High School | TBD |
| Fri | 1/08/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (MS) Basketball | A | @ Green Mountain | TBD |
| Fri | 1/08/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Boys (MS) Basketball | A | @ Green Mountain | TBD |
| Fri | 1/08/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Green Mountain | L&G Gym |
| Fri | 1/08/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Green Mountain | L&G Gym |
| Mon | 1/11/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Dummerston Middle School | TBD |
| Mon | 1/11/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Dummerston Middle School | TBD |
| Tue | 1/12/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Bellows Falls Union | L&G Gym |
| Tue | 1/12/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Bellows Falls Union | L&G Gym |
| Wed | 1/13/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (7TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Brattleboro Union | TBD |
| Wed | 1/13/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (7TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Brattleboro Union | TBD |
| Thu | 1/14/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Chesterfield Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 1/14/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Chesterfield Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 1/14/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | Twin Valley HS |
| Thu | 1/14/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | Twin Valley HS |
| Fri | 1/15/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Marlborough Middle School | TBD |
| Fri | 1/15/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Marlborough Middle School | TBD |
| Fri | 1/15/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Basketball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | TVMHS Gym |
| Fri | 1/15/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | Twin Valley HS |
| Tue | 1/19/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Springfield High School | L&G Gym |
| Tue | 1/19/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Springfield High School | L&G Gym |
| Wed | 1/20/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (7TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Twin Valley Middle High School | TBD |
| Wed | 1/20/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Boys (7TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Twin Valley Middle High School | TBD |
| Wed | 1/20/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Basketball | A | @ Woodstock Union | TBD |
| Wed | 1/20/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | A | @ Woodstock Union | TBD |
| Thu | 1/21/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Westmoreland Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 1/21/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Westmoreland Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 1/21/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Poultney | L&G Gym |
| Thu | 1/21/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Poultney | L&G Gym |
| Sat | 1/23/16 | 1:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Green Mountain | L&G Gym |
| Tue | 1/26/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (7TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Bellows Falls Middle School | TBD |
| Tue | 1/26/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Girls (7TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Bellows Falls Middle School | L&G Gym |
| Tue | 1/26/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | A | @ Bellows Falls Union High School | Holland Gymnasium |
| Tue | 1/26/16 | 6:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | A | @ Mt. St. Joseph Acad | McDonough Gym |
| Tue | 1/26/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | A | @ Bellows Falls Union High School | Holland Gymnasium |
| Wed | 1/27/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Putney Middle School | L&G Gym |
| Wed | 1/27/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | H | Vs. Putney Middle School | TBD |
| Fri | 1/29/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | A | @ Green Mountain | Gr.Mountain |
| Fri | 1/29/16 | 6:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | A | @ Poultney | TBD |
| Fri | 1/29/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | A | @ Green Mountain | Gr.Mountain |
| Mon | 2/01/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Dummerston Middle School | TBD |
| Mon | 2/01/16 | 5:15PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Basketball | A | @ Dummerston Middle School | TBD |
| Tue | 2/02/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Proctor Junior / Senior High School | L&G Gym |
| Tue | 2/02/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Proctor Junior / Senior High School | L&G Gym |
| Wed | 2/03/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Twin Valley Middle High School | L&G Gym |
| Wed | 2/03/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Twin Valley Middle High School | L&G Gym |
| Thu | 2/04/16 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (7TH) Basketball | A | @ Brattleboro Union | BAMS Gym |
| Thu | 2/04/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | H | Vs. Twin Valley Middle High School | L&G Gym |
| Thu | 2/04/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Boys (7TH) Basketball | A | @ Brattleboro Union | BAMS Gym |
| Thu | 2/04/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | H | Vs. Twin Valley Middle High School | L&G Gym |
| Fri | 2/05/16 | 3:30PM | Tournament | Girls (7TH) Basketball | H | TVMS Basketball Tornamnet | TBD |
| Fri | 2/05/16 | 4:45PM | Tournament | Boys (7TH) Basketball | H | TVMS Basketball Tornamnet | TBD |
| Fri | 2/05/16 | 5:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Basketball | A | @ Bellows Falls Union High School | TBD |
| Fri | 2/05/16 | 7:00PM | Game | Girls (V) Basketball | A | @ Bellows Falls Union High School | Holland Gymnasium |
| Sat | 2/06/16 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (7TH) Basketball | H | TVMS Basketball Tornamnet | TBD |
| Sat | 2/06/16 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (7TH) Basketball | H | TVMS Basketball Tornamnet | TBD |
| Sat | 2/06/16 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (8TH) Basketball | H | CVJHL Tournamnet | Keene HS |
| Sat | 2/06/16 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (8TH) Basketball | H | CVJHL Tournamnet | Keene HS |
| Sat | 2/06/16 | 2:30PM | Game | Boys (JV) Basketball | A | @ Windsor Schools | Windsor H.S. |
| Sat | 2/06/16 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (V) Basketball | A | @ Windsor Schools | Windsor H.S. |
| Sun | 2/07/16 | TBA | Tournament | Girls (8TH) Basketball | H | CVJHL Tournamnet | Keene HS |
| Sun | 2/07/16 | TBA | Tournament | Boys (8TH) Basketball | H | CVJHL Tournamnet | Keene HS |
