SCHOOL INFO:
Childcare for West River Board Meeting:
Terry Davidson Berger has arranged for Childcare for the Dec 2nd & Dec 9th West River Board Meeting. It will run from 7pm to 9pm. Parents simply come to the Library and our Student will be there to provide Childcare.
School Calendar:
Late Bus:
The Late Bus Schedule can be found here.
Winter Activity Letter:
Hello Rebel Nation!
It is that time of year again in Vermont where the temperatures are dropping and the snow is falling. Leland and Gray is getting ready to start up another season of Winter Activities!
We have secured an exciting list of activities for our students and look forward to some awesome Winter Activities season.
We offer Winter Activities that are both on site and some are off-site. Some activities have fees and some are free..
The dates for Winter Activities are January 8, 22, 29 and February 5, 12 and 26.
Here are the options for Winter Activities:
1. Hip Hop: no charge
2. 3 vs 3 Basketball: no charge
3. Snowshoeing and Winter Fun at L&G: no charge
4. Weight Training: no charge
5. Yoga: no charge
6. Corn Hole: no charge
7. Bowling in Brattleboro: $50 transportation fee and $7/day (includes shoe rental)
8. Cross Country Skiing and Outdoor Exploration: $50 transportation fee and $10/day for site
9. Skiing and Snowboarding at Stratton Mountain: $50 transportation fee and a Stratton Pass or Refuse to Use pass
10. Ice Skating in Brattleboro: $50 transportation fee and $2.50/day for rentals $3.00m for ice
11. New England Center for Circus Arts: (There will be a fee for the activity and transportation, it’s just not available yet)
12. Rock Climbing at the Bratt Cave in Brattleboro: $50 transportation fee and $10/day (includes shoe rental)
13. Gerda’s Horse Rescue
14. Planet Fitness-HS only (a possibility ...still working out the details) $50 transportation fee and daily fee still in negotiation
On Monday, December 2rd there will be an assembly where the activities are announced. After the assembly students will go to their advisories to sign up for a winter activity. Some activities have limited space but we have to be able to accommodate students first choice. Please review this list with your student this weekend so they are prepared to come to sign up on Monday.
All transportation fees will need to be paid upfront before the first Winter Activity date.
Thank you for all your support and we look forward to an exciting Winter!
Marty Testo-AAD/Winter Activities Coordinator
Subs Needed:
Substitute teachers are needed at Leland & Gray United Middle & High School. If you’re interested in becoming a substitute teacher, please call Meg Wright at Windham Central, 365-9510, and she will advise you on the processL&G's Project Feed the Thousands collection drive:
The Project Feed the Thousands collection drive is underway! Join us in helping local Vermonters in need!
What to donate:
- non-perishable food items
- personal care items
- money*
Collection boxes will be in the following classrooms:
6th grade: Ms. Saunders' room
7th grade: Mr. Clark's room
8th grade: Ms. Hind's room
9th grade: Mr. Towle's room
10th grade: Mr. O'Donnell's room
11th grade: Ms. Rowan's room
12th grade: Ms. Doty's room
office
*Monetary donations are welcomed and should be given to Ms. Doty. Please make checks payable to "West River Educational District" with "Project Feed" on the memo line.
Thanks in advance for your generosity!
Q1 Honor Roll:
2019-2020 LGUMHS QUARTER I HONOR ROLL
Grade 12: High Honors: Sydney Hescock, Bay Holmes, Alexander Urbaska Honors: Savanna Aither, Matthew Boyle, Jairen Sanderson, Alison Stockwell, Avery White Grade 11: High Honors: Owen Ameden, Matthew Emerson, Sierra Gagnon, Dylan Greenwood, Brandon Holcomb, Ayla Ryan, Nicole Sanderson Honors: Riley Barton, McKade Beattie, Michael Berry, Lily Clark, Lily Dutton, Joachin Escalante Sauri, Abbie Hazelton, Emma Kelly, Lucian Parker-Jennings, Teagan Powling, Marcus Pratt, Nathaniel Sanderson, Emma Stover, Liam Towle, Chelsea Wright Grade 10: High Honors: Elijah Boucher, Tyler Claussen, Darby Davis, Abigail Towle Honors: Aubrey Bourne, Peter Broussard, Kaysha Fletcher, Hannah Frost, Jeremy Graves, Ansley Henderson, Ava Kelly, Hannah Landers, Emma O'Brien, Nicholas Petronic, Katelyn Petty, Sylvia Stark Grade 9: High Honors: Hannah Greenwood, Liam Hege, Kailuna Holmes, Emily Houle, Ainsley Meyer, Dylan Peters, Catherine Shine, Ruth Wright Honors: Wyatt Beattie, Icabaud Clarke, Shylah Eddy, Elliot Hearn, Zihao Li, Makaila Morse, John Parker-Jennings, Natalie Sensor, Trevor Stillwagon Grade 8: High Honors: Megan Carson, Abriella Hallock, Brookelynn Pagach, Margaret Parker, Fiona Scott, Tucker Swim, Matthew Winkler Honors: Oliver Andersen, Bree Beattie, Kody Bernier-Rice, Alexis Bills, Haylie Bloom, Peyton Butynski, Jackson Fillion, Amanda Fontaine, Trevor Hazelton, Theo Kelloway, Ava LeCours, Kianlese Pena, Dylan Persson, Mary Sanderson, Stephen Shine, Naomi Stacy Grade 7: High Honors: Sierra Berrie, Alecia Bills, Abigail Coyne, Abigail Emerson, Avery Hiner, Hannah Meagher, Padraig Parker, Kian Seiz, Alora Zargo Honors: Alice Clark, Jacob Desautels, Marena Dion, Rihanna Dryden, Cody Hescock, Christopher Longo, Ella Meeks, Samantha Morse, Owen O'Brien, Jada Wood, Montana Woodruff Grade 6: High Honors: Amaya Arnold, Adriana Fairbrother, Jacob Howe, Ethan Mayotte, Grace Wright Honors: Anthony Bills, Ryder Butynski, Jacob Flood, Ruby Hallenbeck, Bethany Jones, Kylie Kehoe, Lily Litchfield, Allie Wilkin, Dakota Wood
Events & Activities Calendar:
All practices and games will be listed on our Events and Activities Calendar which is on the L&G website under Calendars.http://lelandandgray.org/index.php/co-curricular-calendar
Open Gyms for Basketball:
Girls Basketball Open Gyms for any MS and HS students
Sundays 4-6pm
Wednesdays 3-4:30pm
Boys Basketball Open Gyms for any MS and HS students
Thursdays 2:50-4:20pm
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
Please e-mail any community service opportunities to Terry Davison Berger <tdavison-berger@lelandandgray.org>
Moore Free Library Community Service Opportunity:
The Moore Free Library in Newfane is looking for high school students interested in reading to younger children or creating some sort of fun activities for younger children.
If you are interested, please contact
Erica Walch, Director
Moore Free Library
P.O. Box 208, 23 West Street
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7948 www.moorefreelibrary.
Library & Crowell Art Gallery Hours: Tuesday 1-5, Wednesday 1-5, Thursday 2-7, Friday 1-5, Saturday 10-1
Closed Sunday & Monday
Community Service Opportunities- Gerda's Equine Rescue:
Gerda's Equine Rescue in West Townshend is looking for volunteers! Horse lovers and non-horse lovers wanted!
We have activities from yard maintenance, cleaning, barn work, even filing in the office. Possibly for the right person assistance with video, photography and our website, or even volunteering for events.
If interested, please contact Kathy Anderson at kathy.gerdasequinerescue@gmail.com or see Terry in Room A-13.
COMMUNITY:
The Maa'sai Craft Market:
Paul Weber and Sarah Messenger invite you all to their home on Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving (10/29 and 10/30) to see a variety of Maa'sai crafts (beaded jewelry, Tinga Tinga paintings, carved ebony, etc.). They live on the Townshend Common to the right of the church (Boardman House) and the market will be open from 10:00 to 5:00 each day. All sales will go towards their projects in Leyeyo's village inTanzania (pictures to view). If this is bad timing, please give a call (365-4086) or see Paul, and he will arrange for a private viewing. Thank you and please spread the word.
BEEC Nature Days:
SMS Ski and Snowboard Sale:
Mount Snow Employment Opportunity:
Mount Snow is looking for staff for this upcoming winter in the Parking department at Mount Snow. Applicants need to be 16 years old and able to work outdoors. We provide a warm uniform, good pay and perks, like discounted food and a free ski pass.
DCF Foster Family Information:
