SCHOOL INFO:
May 21, 2021
This past week has been the most challenging ever in my 15 years as a building level administrator. I want to say thank you to everyone for the outpouring of support for the Landers family, our baseball and softball teams on Tuesday, and the entire school community. Grieving is a complicated process, and everyone travels through that journey in different ways. Please be sure to check in with your children not just this week, or after the Celebration of Life on Sunday, but throughout the next few weeks and months. Regardless of how old they are or how independent they say they want to be, they still need the adults in their lives to be there, listen and give them plenty of hugs. As I alluded to earlier, there is a Celebration of Life for Dylan Landers this Sunday at 1pm at Indian Acres Farm, 476 Grassy Brook Road in Brookline. Rebel green, gear or other camouflage attire is welcome!
Vaccine Clinic Information
Rescue, Inc. will be providing a vaccination clinic here at L&G for students ages 12 and up. This will occur on Tuesday, May 25th from 12pm - 3:30pm. Appointments must be made in advance via the VDH website. The second dose is scheduled for June 15th from 12pm -3:30pm as well. Please note that this is NOT a school day, and families will need to transport their children here for that second dose! The clinic will be set up in the front driveway on both days near the Dutton Gym. Included in this edition of the Friday Notes are two important vaccination-related documents: 1) A Vermont Department of Health information sheet on the vaccine for kids, and 2) information about a zoom meeting for parents to learn more and ask questions with the VDH. Any other questions, please contact Jorda Daigneault at jdaigneault@lelandandgray.org.
Spirit Week
This coming week was supposed to be Spirit Week. Due to the tragedy last week, we are modifying our plan. We will be holding a school-wide lunch/picnic and have some fun outside on Friday. Remote Academy students may still join us, beginning at 11am.
End Of Year Events
We are still busy planning our end of year events as the state finally released their guidance during vacation week. Here are a few dates we know for now, but more details will be coming soon.
5/24 NHS Induction 5pm (outside)
5/31 Memorial Day (no school)
6/3 Pops Concert 6pm (outside)
6/11 Last day of classes
6/12 Prom
6/14 Make up day (buses still run, students encouraged to come in for help/support in completing missing summative assessments!)
6/19 Graduation 10am
6/20 Graduation (Rain date) 10am
6/21-7/2 Summer Recovery Camp (details coming soon!)
Prom
L&G prom will be (Mask)Quarade and will be held on June 12th (Saturday) from 6-11pm. We will be in a tent behind the school, and a meal will be provided. There will be a Grand March planned, and details will be shared with prom goers!
Graduation
Our 2021 Commencement Ceremony will be held at 10am on Saturday, June 19th. Because we’re limited to outdoor activities, if the weather is poor, our “rain date” is 10am on Sunday, June 20th! Senior families will be receiving more detailed information shortly in a separate communication. Please be aware that changes may occur, although they may not. School guidance for all school events are considered separate from the Vermont Forward Plan. Not all of the “public” guidance applies to school functions.
Broadband Information
If you are needing help paying for internet, please go to this website for more information!
Very sincerely,
Bob Thibault
Principal
NURSE NOTES:
COVID19 Vaccine Parent Handout:
Pre-vaccination Form:
Tick Info:
Prom:
L&G Co-Curricular Calendar:
Yearbooks:
YEARBOOKS!!!!!! Due to the limited amount of content available at this point, we have decided to delay yearbook distribution until the summer so that ALL spring activities, including graduation, can be included! We are really excited about being able to include things we generally cannot. You can order your yearbook at any time! Here is the purchase link and the passcode is 1014126117141122.
Please contact Sarah Grasso if you have any questions.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
West Townshend Thrift Store- Community Service Opportunity:
D4 VT State Track & Field- Community Service Opportunity:
Tour de Grace- Community Service Opportunity:
Andrea Seaton
Executive Director
Grace Cottage Foundation
PO Box 1
Townshend, VT 05353
802-365-9109
COMMUNITY:
BBA's Ultimate Camp:
Registration Open - UVM Extension 4-H Summer Programs for Teens:
Lauren Traister
4-H Teen & Leadership Program Coordinator
University of Vermont Extension
(802) 888-4972 x 402
National Summer Transportation Institute:
The Nature Museum: Summer Camp Assistant Positions:
Up to 40hrs/week during camp season, primarily from June 21th - August
13th. Preparation and training will take place during the week of June 21st. Total of up to 300 hours over the course of the summer. Hourly Rate: $12-15/hr. Rate of pay dependent upon experience. This is a seasonal position that is not eligible for benefits.
More details/job descriptions are available in the L&G main office.
