Thursday, March 30, 2017

Friday Notes 3-31-17

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SCHOOL INFO:


Survey:

On Thursday, March 30th you should have received a "Special Edition" Friday Notes which included a link for a survey.  Only one survey per family should be completed.  If you didn't receive the e-mail, here's the link:  https://goo.gl/forms/UQBpMWKQUbzy5EaI3

Thank you!  Your input is valuable to us!

School Calendar Update:

Due to coming to school on Wednesday, August 31st, 7th grade students will not have school on Friday, April 7th.

Attention Seniors!:

Please make sure you are checking your school email and the Class of 2017 Facebook page regularly.

We will be sending out lots of notices and information as your big day quickly approaches!!

Fuel Fundraiser:

The Class of 2020 would like to thank everyone for participating in the FUEL FUNDRAISER.  Our winner is Rob Richardson of Townshend.  Congratulations, Rob!

Stay tuned for the Class of 2020 Spring Showers Fundraiser coming your way next month.  The prize?  A $200 WAL-MART Gift Card!

Save the Date:  Prom 2017:

Prom will take place on Saturday, May 13 from 7-11 at the Stratton Mountain Club.  The theme is "Under the Stars" and ticket sales will start in April.


SAT / ACT Registration:


If you have not yet taken one of these exams, it is highly recommended that you do so, at least once. Either exam is accepted at all schools that require standardized testing. Even if you think you are applying only to schools that do not require test scores, it is a really good idea to take one test!!! Better safe than sorry! 

ACT Test Dates
April 8, June 10
To register, visit www.act.org

SAT Test Dates
May 6, June 3
To register, visit www.collegeboard.com


April School Lunch Menu:


Yearbooks:

April 27th is the last day to order yearbooks so students will have them for the yearbook assembly at the end of the school year. Yearbooks are for sale at Treering.com for $40 each

Online orders only... no cash/checks accepted

Thank you!

Class of 2017:

Class of 2017 High School Seniors at Leland and Gray are fundraising for their Project Graduation to be held at Snow Lake Lodge at Mount Snow. Here are some of our upcoming fundraising events, love to have you support us in any way you can!

1.  50/50 Raffle From April 14 to May 7.  Tickets are $1.00 each and 6 for $5.00.  Raffle Winner will be picked at our 2nd Sip and Swirl Event on Sunday May 7th. Location and time forthcoming.

2. Dining for a Cause at the 99 Restaurant on Putney Road in Brattleboro on Tuesday April 25 from 5:00 to close. You need to have a ticket voucher to hand to the waitress and 15% of the meal will be donated back to Project Graduation.
3.  Bubble Soccer on Sunday April 30 at Leland and Gray from 1:00-3:00. It's going to be an event you won't want to miss. Registration will be $80 per team of four.  You will play for 10 minutes. We will change out teams every quarter hour. $5.00 to come and spectate!! 

Please come and Support L&G 2017 Project Graduation!!!  You can get tickets from any Senior.

Bubble Soccer:

BUBBLE SOCCER FUNDRAISER @ Leland & Gray
April 30th, 2017
1:00pm - 3:00pm on the L & G Athletic Fields
Sponsored by the Class of 2017

Teams of Four will compete against each other.   
You will be assigned to one 15 minute time block between 1:00 and 3:00.
You will only be in the "bubble" for 10 minutes!  (This will be more than enough!)
Registration fee is $20 per person.  
To register for this event please use the following link:  https://goo.gl/HVIfZL
Teams should pre-register by April 20, 2017.
Age divisions include Elementary, HS/MS, and Adult

Spectators admission fee is $5.00
Concessions will be available for sale throughout the event.

The senior class would like to thank our sponsors:
A.S. Clark & Sons, Cota & Cota, Inc., Bald Mountain Campground, Inc., 
Hescock Lawn Care, Norm Holden Painting, Plimpton & Son Excavating LLC, 
Southern VT Cable Company, Southern VT Painting & Restoration, Studio 20 Hair Salon, 
The Village Salon & Spa, The Wadsworth Company, LLC, Townshend Auction
Wardsboro Auto Service

LEAF:

L.E.A.F. (L&G Environmental Action Force)
We need your help!  
Composting is a regular event at L&G and soon will become required by law that all food scraps must be diverted from the landfills. L&G has offered the option to compost over the past 2 years. But, some students do not choose to compost their food waste. Please encourage your children to compost, it’s easy and takes very little time. Why is composting your food waste important?
1)Composting is simply the process of turning organic matter that is ready for disposal into something beneficial. 
2)Composting reduces the amount of waste that is being directed into our landfills. This means a reduction of concentrated, toxic leachates and methane gas that is being released into the atmosphere, which equates to a decrease in overall pollution.  
3)Composting also cuts down on the usage of chemical fertilizers, which are harmful to our water supply.
4)We use the compost for the L&G garden!

What we do as a club:
  • Manage the L&G School Community Garden
  • Support, work on, and promote our composting and recycling initiatives
  • attend Youth Environmental Summits
  • educate ourselves and others on the outdoors, environmental issues and model sustainable practices
  • Facilitate the replacement of plastic utensils in the cafeteria with metal flatware by purchasing, with LEAF funds, magnetic trash barrel lids. 
April Fundraiser - Equal Exchange coffee & chocolate!!   AND
      Snacktaxi reusable cloth ziplock bags and other reusable snack storage products!!

When? Every Thursday HS lunch and on occasion after school.

Thailand Group Updates:

As we prepare for our trip to Thailand, we are still collecting school supplies for the kids in the Sparrow Home. Sparrow Home is a residential home in Bangkok for children whose parents are incarcerated. We are collecting pencils with erasers, colored pencils, crayons, coloring books, notebooks, rulers, markers, and also money to help pay for the children's school uniforms. Donations are welcome, and if you'd like to contribute the school supplies can be dropped off at Leland and Gray. You can also email Rence at fricohermoso@lelandandgray for pick up or if you have any questions. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThailandTrip2017/

Please Contact Mr Rico at 365-7355 ext 111 or via email fricohermoso@lelandandgray.org


COMMUNITY SERVICE:


Community service is now a graduation requirement starting with the Class of 2019. All information can be found here: https://sites.google.com/lelandandgray.org/communityservice


Camp Daybreak:

Know someone interested in giving back to their community or who could use a supportive experience this summer?

Camp Daybreak is a program that serves Vermont kids ages 8-11 with a range of social, emotional, and behavioral needs by pairing them with a high school volunteer. These relationships are extremely powerful for both our campers and our volunteers. Our campers, many of whom would not be successful in traditional camp settings, are provided with constant support and encouragement while our volunteers receive a unique hands on training on mental health conditions and kids. Everyone has fun and leaves Camp Daybreak being positively affected.

Join us and help create a life changing experience for our campers and volunteers! Space is limited.
See: www.campdaybreak.org

General Information:
Camp Daybreak
Dates: August 6 - August 13, 2017 (Campers arrive on Monday August 7th)
Location: Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, South Hero, VT
Website: www.campdaybreak.org
Contact: Dan Osman, Director (dan@pear-vt.org)

Camp Daybreak creates a sense of community that extends beyond the camp session. Not only are our high school volunteers exposed to a group of like-minded peers but they are given the opportunity to contribute to their community. This intensive experience can create life long friendships and keep volunteers coming back year after year.

Please feel free to be in touch and we hope to see you this summer!


Green Mountain Girls Camp:

Green Mountain Girls Camp in Dummerston is looking for female Counselors-In-Training (CIT) to assist with the girls camp over the summer. Must commit to a 2 week period - 120 hours of community service! Room and board is provided. CIT's will have priority to be paid counselors in subsequent years. If interested, please contact Billie Slade at #257-1751 or apply on line at https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52ddebfee4b08b5d50305af8/t/586d0690d482e92824acdae3/1483540112903/GMC-2017-Job-Application.pdf


Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center:


Green Mountain Conservation Camp:



Wardsboro Public Library:

Wardsboro Public Library is looking for LGUHS student volunteers to be computer tutors for those who need assistance.

They are also already looking for volunteers for their street parade and book sale that is held on 7/3 and 7/4.


Spring Break Opportunity:


Jim & Janis, 3GC coordinators
802-428-4333
team3gc@gmail.com

Luncheon Helpers (Townshend):

Teens are needed to help at the meal for senior citizens which is held on first and third Thursdays at the Townshend Community Church (Congregationalist). Helpers will place serving dishes on the tables, sit with the elders to enjoy a lunch provided by The Dam Diner, and then clear the tables and wash dishes. The volunteers are needed from noon to approximately 1 P.M. You do not need to be available for every meal; sign up for the days that work for you. Please contact 3GC about this opportunity, not the church.

Jim & Janis, 3GC coordinators
802-428-4333
team3gc@gmail.com


WRVT:

WRVT needs a student to do some data entry work. This will involve entering survey responses from Community Hope & Action concerts into our survey monkey account. Students who haven't used survey monkey need not worry, it only take a few minutes to learn how to use the site. Students are welcome to do this at our office down the road from L&G or take the surveys back to the school to work on them in the library.

Thanks!
Katelynn Venne
Program Coordinator
West River Valley Thrives
WRVThrives@gmail.com
(802) 365-4700


Grace Cottage Hospital:

Grace Cottage Hospital has an immediate need for a high school volunteer to post items for their online fundraising auction. The individual must be computer/internet savvy, preferably with experience or willingness to learn Wordpress, InDesign, iMovie (or equivalent), Photoshop and Illustrator. If interested, please see Terry.


The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards:

Vermont State Honorees:
Riley Callen, Pawlet
Gabrielle Metz, St. Albans

Distinguished Finalists:
Victoria Reed, Alburgh
Maria Wiles, Brandon


AFTER SCHOOL INFO:


10th annual Junior Iron Chef:

Six Leland and Gray students traveled to the Champlain Valley Expo on Saturday, March 18th to compete in the 10th annual Junior Iron Chef competition. The two teams were up against about 28 other school teams from around the state. The students had been creating, practicing and perfecting their recipes for months with the hopes of winning one of the three awards. While they did not bring an award home, they executed their recipes flawlessly with excellent teamwork and precision. "I was extremely proud of the students performance. I told them at the end of the food preparation time, that my cheeks hurt from smiling proudly throughout the entire competition." (coach, Susan Jones). The students who attended are: Anastasia Stevens, Veronica Stevens, Greg Stolpp, Savannah Lawley, and home school students Ida Robertshaw and Aubrey Goodband.


Girls on the Run:

Do you want to be part of the start of a brand new program at Leland & Gray? Would you love to get some exercise, have fun with friends and meet new people?
Join us as we kick-start a brand new Middle School Heart & Sole running program at Leland & Gray!

Heart & Sole is the middle school Girls on the Run program.  We will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45-4:00, starting the week of March 6th.  It is a 10 week program, with a celebratory 5K run at the end.


More information can be found on www.gotrvt.org, or contact:
Kate Venne at WRVThrives@gmail.com
Johanna Liskowsky-Doak at jliskowsky-doak@lelandandgray.org
Mary Davis at mdavis@lelandandgray.org

SEEK and Explorers Camp:

Starting July 5  Ending August 4  Running Monday through Friday 8:30-3:00
SEEK: Rising 7th and 8th Graders at Leland and Gray

Explorers: Rising 1st through 6th Graders at NewBrook Elementary

Brochures and registration forms will be sent home in April

Think Summer!!


COMMUNITY:


If you have any community events or information you would like to be listed in Friday Notes, please e-mail fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org



Newfane-Williamsville Talent Show:

WRCP Arts Salon Report:

The next Arts Salon discussion group at the West Townshend Country Store/Community Project will be on the subject of Ceramics in Art, on Tuesday April 4, 2017, 6:30 to 8:00 PM. If you have ceramic work to display be in touch. Our space is limited but we now have some shelves that can be moved as well as wall hanging space.

The Commons: Voices Live!:

The Commons: Voices Live!
What’s Really Being Done About Opiates in Our Community?
April 3, 2017 5:30-7:00 pm
The Brooks Memorial Library (Main Level) Main Street, Brattleboro

Join The Commons and the COR (Community Opioid Response) Team for a discussion on what is being done and what resources are available to tackle the opioid problem in our community.

The evening includes a panel discussion with members of the Turning Point of Windham County, the Brattleboro Police Department, the Brattleboro Area Prevention Coalition, Habit Opco, and The AIDS Project of Southern Vermont's Syringe Support Program.
Audience members are warmly encouraged to bring questions and concerns, participate, and engage with the issues.


The event is free. This Voices Live presentation will be broadcast live and shown on BCTV, and will ultimately be edited and published in The Commons’ award-winning Voices section.
The Community Opioid Response Committee is a collaboration between various community partners including VT Dept. of Health, Brattleboro Area Prevention Coalition (BAPC), Turning Point Recovery Center, Habit Opco, Heath Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), Nar-anon Family Groups, Brattleboro Retreat and community members everyone who shares a concern about how our community deals with addiction and supports individuals and families who are affected by substance abuse issues.


2nd Annual Rabbit Run:

Help support one of our amazing local preschools!!
The course is great for all levels of walkers and runners. The fun beings at 9:00 am at Newbrook Elementary school!
Register online using this link:
https://g2racereg.webconnex.com/rabbitrun2017 or register the day of the race.
Questions? email Johanna Liskowsky-Doak or Terry Davison-Berger
Hope to see you there

Full Time and Part Positions at the West River Cafe:

The West River Community project which is a non profit is looking for serious senior graduates who are interested in the food business and working in our cafe.  Our Chef who has thirty years  of experience in the food industry would give the students hands on skills that could lead the right students to NECCI or mentorships in the multi-faceted food industry.

What we are offering:
$ 10.00 an hour wage with periodic reviews/ raises and potential for health care.
Working in a certified USDA Kitchen
Learning food safety and cooking protocol
Basic cafe cooking skills


Vermont Tech's Summer Camps:


You're invited to Vermont Tech's
Summer Camps
Registrations now open! 
Do you learn by doing?
Fly, code, fight fires, design and build or launch a business.

Try one of our hands-on camps and have fun! Camps/institutes are for middle and high school students.

2017 Dates
Rosie's Girls STEM Leadership Camps: June 19-23 or July 10-14
(overnight camps - for girls entering 9th -10th grades with follow-on mentorships - Randolph Center Campus)
Coder Camp for Girls: July 17-21
(day camp - for girls entering 8th-10th grades – and mentorships -Williston Campus)
AeroCamp: July 24-28
(day camp - for boys & girls - ages 12-18 - Williston Campus)

http://www.vtc.edu/academics/summer-courses

GIV Entrepreneurship: June 24-30  (Governor’s Institutes of Vermont)
(overnight residential Institute for students entering 10th - 12th grades  
Randolph Center Campus - this includes social entrepreneurship- doing good)



ATHLETICS:


9th Annual Baseball/Softball Clinic:

Officials Needed:



Unified Sports:

We have some fantastic news - Leland & Gray has decided to create our very own Special Olympics basketball team.  There will be a total of 6 games, 3 of which will be at L&G, 3 of which will be at other schools.  


Game & Practice Schedule

4/5/17
GAME Middlebury @ Leland & Gray at 3:00 pm                
4/10/17
GAME Leland & Gray @ Springfield (Riverside M.S.) at 3:30 pm,
Depart L&G at 2:00 pm
4/12/17
GAME Leland & Gray @ Mill River High School at 4:00 pm,
Depart L&G at 2:00 pm
4/24 OR 4/26
GAME Leland & Gray @ Otter Valley at 3:00 pm,
Depart L&G at 12:30 pm
FINALS TO BE DETERMINED
May 3, 4, 5
Quarter Finals
May 8, 9
Semi Finals
May 11 or 12
Finals @ Castleton


Baseball and Softball:

Please remember that all students at L&G need to register online before the participate on an athletic team. To register your student online go to the L&G website under Co-curricular Activities, then Athletics, the go to Click here for online submittal.  

If you have already registered your student online, you will need to log on with the password you created and change the sport and go through the medical questions for updated injuries.  

Start Dates for Baseball and Softball:

MS Baseball and Softball Practice April 3

Please check the Events and Activities Calendar for all practice and game times.

Friday, March 24, 2017

Friday Notes 3-24-17

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SCHOOL INFO:


School Calendar Update:

Due to coming to school on Wednesday, August 31st, 7th grade students will not have school on Friday, April 7th.

Attention Seniors!:

Please make sure you are checking your school email and the Class of 2017 Facebook page regularly.

We will be sending out lots of notices and information as your big day quickly approaches!!


Mind The Map Fundraiser:

FOUR COLUMNS GIVES BACK...AGAIN!

Leland & Gray students in an elective course, Mind the Map, are learning Irish and English culture, history and literature while planning a 13-day excursion to the UK.  All hands-on, all self-funded, this learning-on-the road adventure welcomes your support.

Please join us at a Four Columns Inn Music Night on March 29 from 6 to 9.   Have a meal in the main dining room or go more casual in the tavern. A portion of the night's proceeds will be donated to the Mind the Map excursion.  The evening will also feature a silent auction.

Music slated is Bard Owl, a new acoustic duo with Breeze Verdant and Annie Landenberger delivering driving rhythms and sweet harmonies in old tunes and new.

Info: Annie Landenberger, teacher, alandenberger@lelandandgray.org802-365-7355 x159.

From the Music Department:

The Leland and Gray High School Band will present it's first annual Solo Festival night on Tuesday, March 28th at 7pm in the band room.  Students will be performing solo literature individually or with piano accompaniment.  All parents, students and teachers are welcome to attend.  It should be a fun night of music making.  Please come out and support our outstanding musicians at this event!

Congratulations to Emma Urbaska, who auditioned for and was selected to sing in the AllState Chorus for the third year in a row. The concert will be in Brattleboro on May 13th.

The Friends of Music are sponsoring another music night on March 24th at 7PM in the Dutton Gym. Performers should talk to Mr. Kelley or Mr. Bernard about participating. Music department students will be taking pre-orders for pizza. This is a fun evening for all. Come on out.

Save the Date:  Prom 2017:

Prom will take place on Saturday, May 13 from 7-11 at the Stratton Mountain Club.  The theme is "Under the Stars" and ticket sales will start in April.


SAT / ACT Registration:


If you have not yet taken one of these exams, it is highly recommended that you do so, at least once. Either exam is accepted at all schools that require standardized testing. Even if you think you are applying only to schools that do not require test scores, it is a really good idea to take one test!!! Better safe than sorry! 

ACT Test Dates
April 8, June 10
To register, visit www.act.org

SAT Test Dates
May 6, June 3
To register, visit www.collegeboard.com


March School Lunch Menu:


Yearbooks:

April 27th is the last day to order yearbooks so students will have them for the yearbook assembly at the end of the school year. Yearbooks are for sale at Treering.com for $40 each

Online orders only... no cash/checks accepted

Thank you!

Parents of Seniors:

Would you like to recognize your outstanding graduate in the 2017 Leland and Gray yearbook? Purchasing an advertisement is simple!

First, create a piece of text congratulating your student.  If you want to have a picture on your ad, send it as a jpg.

Size options:
Business card $25.00
Half page $50.00
Full page $75.00

Once your ad information is complete, you can send all your text and photos to Nika Oakes, Yearbook Editor, at noakes@lelandandgray.org Please send payment via check to Leland and Gray.  Thank you for advertising in the L&G Yearbook!

Class of 2017:


Class of 2017 High School Seniors at Leland and Gray are fundraising for their Project Graduation to be held at Snow Lake Lodge at Mount Snow. Here are some of our upcoming fundraising events, love to have you support us in any way you can!

1.  50/50 Raffle From April 14 to May 7.  Tickets are $1.00 each and 6 for $5.00.  Raffle Winner will be picked at our 2nd Sip and Swirl Event on Sunday May 7th. Location and time forthcoming.

2. Dining for a Cause at the 99 Restaurant on Putney Road in Brattleboro on Tuesday April 25 from 5:00 to close. You need to have a ticket voucher to hand to the waitress and 15% of the meal will be donated back to Project Graduation.

3.  Bubble Soccer on Sunday April 30 at Leland and Gray from 1:00-3:00. It's going to be an event you won't want to miss. Registration will be $80 per team of four.  You will play for 10 minutes. We will change out teams every quarter hour. $5.00 to come and spectate!! 

Please come and Support L&G 2017 Project Graduation!!!  You can get tickets from any Senior.

Bubble Soccer:

NEW ENGLAND BUBBLE SOCCER comes to Leland & Gray on April 30th, 2017
1:00pm - 3:00pm on the Leland & Gray Athletic Fields
Sponsored by the Class of 2017
Teams of Four will compete against each other. You will be assigned to a 15 minute time block between 1:00 and 3:00.
You will only be in the "bubble" for 10 minutes! (This will be more than enough!)
Registration fee is $80 per team. Registration forms will be available on the L&G website and teams should pre-register by April 20, 2017.
Age divisions include Elementary, HS/MS, and Adult
Spectators admission fee is $5.00
Concessions will be available for sale throughout the event.


LEAF:

L.E.A.F. (L&G Environmental Action Force)
We need your help!  
Composting is a regular event at L&G and soon will become required by law that all food scraps must be diverted from the landfills. L&G has offered the option to compost over the past 2 years. But, some students do not choose to compost their food waste. Please encourage your children to compost, it’s easy and takes very little time. Why is composting your food waste important?
1)Composting is simply the process of turning organic matter that is ready for disposal into something beneficial. 
2)Composting reduces the amount of waste that is being directed into our landfills. This means a reduction of concentrated, toxic leachates and methane gas that is being released into the atmosphere, which equates to a decrease in overall pollution.  
3)Composting also cuts down on the usage of chemical fertilizers, which are harmful to our water supply.
4)We use the compost for the L&G garden!

What we do as a club:
  • Manage the L&G School Community Garden
  • Support, work on, and promote our composting and recycling initiatives
  • attend Youth Environmental Summits
  • educate ourselves and others on the outdoors, environmental issues and model sustainable practices
  • Facilitate the replacement of plastic utensils in the cafeteria with metal flatware by purchasing, with LEAF funds, magnetic trash barrel lids. 
April Fundraiser - Equal Exchange coffee & chocolate!!   AND
      Snacktaxi reusable cloth ziplock bags and other reusable snack storage products!!

When? Every Thursday HS lunch and on occasion after school.

Thailand Group Updates:

We would like to thank everyone who came to our Thai Dinner Fundraiser on February 11th at the Townshend Town Hall. There were about 100 people who came and supported our event. A big thank you to the crew of Vermont Muay Thai, especially to Dan Martin, who shared their talent with everyone by demonstrating Thai martial arts. Thank you to Sun, a Leland and Gray Thai exchange student, who translated some basic Thai words into English. Thank you, everyone!
As we prepare for our trip to Thailand, we are still collecting school supplies for the kids in the Sparrow Home. Sparrow Home is a residential home in Bangkok for children whose parents are incarcerated. We are collecting pencils with erasers, colored pencils, crayons, coloring books, notebooks, rulers, markers, and also money to help pay for the children's school uniforms. Donations are welcome, and if you'd like to contribute the school supplies can be dropped off at Leland and Gray. You can also email Rence at fricohermoso@lelandandgray for pick up or if you have any questions. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThailandTrip2017/

Please Contact Mr Rico at 365-7355 ext 111 or via email fricohermoso@lelandandgray.org


Thai Culture Presentation:

Any students who are interested in learning about Thai Culture are welcome to attend a presentation on Wednesday, March 29th, from 1:06 to 2:06 in Mr. Rico's room. Mr. Rob Furstoss, a college professor at Ocean County College in New Jersey will be our guest speaker. He served in the Peace Corps teaching Engineering students at King Mongkut's University of Technology, North Bangkok, Thailand. Among the courses he teaches is Intercultural Communication that he created. Please get permission from your teachers and contact Mr. Rico at fricohermoso@lelandandgray.org if you are interested. Thailand travelers are expected to attend. Thank you!



L&G Facebook Page:

Did you know Leland & Gray has a Facebook page?  Like the page for updates and pictures of things happening at L&G!      https://www.facebook.com/lelandandgray/



COMMUNITY SERVICE:


Community service is now a graduation requirement starting with the Class of 2019. All information can be found here: https://sites.google.com/lelandandgray.org/communityservice

Camp Daybreak:

Know someone interested in giving back to their community or who could use a supportive experience this summer?

Camp Daybreak is a program that serves Vermont kids ages 8-11 with a range of social, emotional, and behavioral needs by pairing them with a high school volunteer. These relationships are extremely powerful for both our campers and our volunteers. Our campers, many of whom would not be successful in traditional camp settings, are provided with constant support and encouragement while our volunteers receive a unique hands on training on mental health conditions and kids. Everyone has fun and leaves Camp Daybreak being positively affected.

Join us and help create a life changing experience for our campers and volunteers! Space is limited.
See: www.campdaybreak.org

General Information:
Camp Daybreak
Dates: August 6 - August 13, 2017 (Campers arrive on Monday August 7th)
Location: Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, South Hero, VT
Website: www.campdaybreak.org
Contact: Dan Osman, Director (dan@pear-vt.org)

Camp Daybreak creates a sense of community that extends beyond the camp session. Not only are our high school volunteers exposed to a group of like-minded peers but they are given the opportunity to contribute to their community. This intensive experience can create life long friendships and keep volunteers coming back year after year.

Please feel free to be in touch and we hope to see you this summer!


Green Mountain Girls Camp:

Green Mountain Girls Camp in Dummerston is looking for female Counselors-In-Training (CIT) to assist with the girls camp over the summer. Must commit to a 2 week period - 120 hours of community service! Room and board is provided. CIT's will have priority to be paid counselors in subsequent years. If interested, please contact Billie Slade at #257-1751 or apply on line at https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52ddebfee4b08b5d50305af8/t/586d0690d482e92824acdae3/1483540112903/GMC-2017-Job-Application.pdf


Bowl for Kids Sake:

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteers for their Bowl For Kids' Sake fundraiser on Saturday, April 1st. Also, community service hours are available to anyone forming a team, getting sponsors, and bowling on the day of the event. For more information, click on the links below or see Terry in the Main Office.

For those of you who are available to volunteer or know someone who might want to volunteer at Bowl for Kids Sake on Saturday April 1, Please click on the following link or forward it to someone who might like to help out:

Sign up now on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/SK62LM

If you are planning to lead a team, make sure to register at https://goo.gl/forms/8hhX9WiUyDju5Swf2 to ensure your spot!

Green Mountain Conservation Camp:



Wardsboro Public Library:

Wardsboro Public Library is looking for LGUHS student volunteers to be computer tutors for those who need assistance.

They are also already looking for volunteers for their street parade and book sale that is held on 7/3 and 7/4.


 Spring Break Opportunity:


Jim & Janis, 3GC coordinators
802-428-4333
team3gc@gmail.com

Luncheon Helpers (Townshend):

Teens are needed to help at the meal for senior citizens which is held on first and third Thursdays at the Townshend Community Church (Congregationalist). Helpers will place serving dishes on the tables, sit with the elders to enjoy a lunch provided by The Dam Diner, and then clear the tables and wash dishes. The volunteers are needed from noon to approximately 1 P.M. You do not need to be available for every meal; sign up for the days that work for you. Please contact 3GC about this opportunity, not the church.

Jim & Janis, 3GC coordinators
802-428-4333
team3gc@gmail.com


WRVT:

WRVT needs a student to do some data entry work. This will involve entering survey responses from Community Hope & Action concerts into our survey monkey account. Students who haven't used survey monkey need not worry, it only take a few minutes to learn how to use the site. Students are welcome to do this at our office down the road from L&G or take the surveys back to the school to work on them in the library.

Thanks!
Katelynn Venne
Program Coordinator
West River Valley Thrives
WRVThrives@gmail.com
(802) 365-4700


Grace Cottage Hospital:

Grace Cottage Hospital has an immediate need for a high school volunteer to post items for their online fundraising auction. The individual must be computer/internet savvy, preferably with experience or willingness to learn Wordpress, InDesign, iMovie (or equivalent), Photoshop and Illustrator. If interested, please see Terry.


Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center:




Hello and Happy New Year!
We are looking for students interested in doing community service working with youth at Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center.

There are numerous opportunities coming up, January through April.

Students bring valuable contributions to BEEC programs while providing hands on learning experiences for students.

For more information contact Kristina Weeks at kristina@beec.org 
www.beec.org 802-257-5785

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards:

Vermont State Honorees:
Riley Callen, Pawlet
Gabrielle Metz, St. Albans

Distinguished Finalists:
Victoria Reed, Alburgh
Maria Wiles, Brandon


AFTER SCHOOL INFO:


10th annual Junior Iron Chef:

Six Leland and Gray students traveled to the Champlain Valley Expo on Saturday, March 18th to compete in the 10th annual Junior Iron Chef competition. The two teams were up against about 28 other school teams from around the state. The students had been creating, practicing and perfecting their recipes for months with the hopes of winning one of the three awards. While they did not bring an award home, they executed their recipes flawlessly with excellent teamwork and precision. "I was extremely proud of the students performance. I told them at the end of the food preparation time, that my cheeks hurt from smiling proudly throughout the entire competition." (coach, Susan Jones). The students who attended are: Anastasia Stevens, Veronica Stevens, Greg Stolpp, Savannah Lawley, and home school students Ida Robertshaw and Aubrey Goodband.


Girls on the Run:

Do you want to be part of the start of a brand new program at Leland & Gray? Would you love to get some exercise, have fun with friends and meet new people?
Join us as we kick-start a brand new Middle School Heart & Sole running program at Leland & Gray!

Heart & Sole is the middle school Girls on the Run program.  We will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45-4:00, starting the week of March 6th.  It is a 10 week program, with a celebratory 5K run at the end.


More information can be found on www.gotrvt.org, or contact:
Kate Venne at WRVThrives@gmail.com
Johanna Liskowsky-Doak at jliskowsky-doak@lelandandgray.org
Mary Davis at mdavis@lelandandgray.org

SEEK and Explorers Camp:


Starting July 5  Ending August 4  Running Monday through Friday 8:30-3:00
SEEK: Rising 7th and 8th Graders at Leland and Gray

Explorers: Rising 1st through 6th Graders at NewBrook Elementary

Brochures and registration forms will be sent home in April

Think Summer!!


COMMUNITY:


If you have any community events or information you would like to be listed in Friday Notes, please e-mail fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org



2nd Annual Rabbit Run Half Marathon/5K:

Help support one of our amazing local preschools!!
The course is great for all levels of walkers and runners.  The fun beings at 9:00 am at Newbrook Elementary school!

Register online using this link:
https://g2racereg.webconnex.com/rabbitrun2017 or register the day of the race.

Questions?  email Johanna Liskowsky-Doak or Terry Davison-Berger 
Hope to see you there

Full Time and Part Positions at the West River Cafe:

The West River Community project which is a non profit is looking for serious senior graduates who are interested in the food business and working in our cafe.  Our Chef who has thirty years  of experience in the food industry would give the students hands on skills that could lead the right students to NECCI or mentorships in the multi-faceted food industry.

What we are offering:
$ 10.00 an hour wage with periodic reviews/ raises and potential for health care.
Working in a certified USDA Kitchen
Learning food safety and cooking protocol
Basic cafe cooking skills


Vermont Tech's Summer Camps:


You're invited to Vermont Tech's
Summer Camps
Registrations now open! 
Do you learn by doing?
Fly, code, fight fires, design and build or launch a business.

Try one of our hands-on camps and have fun! Camps/institutes are for middle and high school students.

2017 Dates
Rosie's Girls STEM Leadership Camps: June 19-23 or July 10-14
(overnight camps - for girls entering 9th -10th grades with follow-on mentorships - Randolph Center Campus)
Coder Camp for Girls: July 17-21
(day camp - for girls entering 8th-10th grades – and mentorships -Williston Campus)
AeroCamp: July 24-28
(day camp - for boys & girls - ages 12-18 - Williston Campus)

http://www.vtc.edu/academics/summer-courses

GIV Entrepreneurship: June 24-30  (Governor’s Institutes of Vermont)
(overnight residential Institute for students entering 10th - 12th grades  
Randolph Center Campus - this includes social entrepreneurship- doing good)



ATHLETICS:


Winter Sports Awards Banquet:

When:  Wednesday, March 29th
Where:  The Activity Room
Time:  7pm
Pot luck - bring your favorite dish!


Officials Needed:


Unified Sports:

We have some fantastic news - Leland & Gray has decided to create our very own Special Olympics basketball team.  There will be a total of 6 games, 3 of which will be at L&G, 3 of which will be at other schools.  


Game & Practice Schedule


3/29/17
GAME Brattleboro @ Leland & Gray at 4:30 pm       
4/5/17
GAME Middlebury @ Leland & Gray at 3:00 pm                
4/10/17
GAME Leland & Gray @ Springfield (Riverside M.S.) at 3:30 pm,
Depart L&G at 2:00 pm
4/12/17
GAME Leland & Gray @ Mill River High School at 4:00 pm,
Depart L&G at 2:00 pm
4/24 OR 4/26
GAME Leland & Gray @ Otter Valley at 3:00 pm,
Depart L&G at 12:30 pm
FINALS TO BE DETERMINED
May 3, 4, 5
Quarter Finals
May 8, 9
Semi Finals
May 11 or 12
Finals @ Castleton


Baseball and Softball:

Please remember that all students at L&G need to register online before the participate on an athletic team. To register your student online go to the L&G website under Co-curricular Activities, then Athletics, the go to Click here for online submittal.  

If you have already registered your student online, you will need to log on with the password you created and change the sport and go through the medical questions for updated injuries.  

Start Dates for Baseball and Softball:

MS Baseball and Softball Practice April 3


Please check the Events and Activities Calendar for all practice and game times.