SCHOOL INFO
October 29, 2021
Dear L&G Families:
This was pronounced after Monday’s school board meeting, in response to a swastika displayed in our neighborhood:
"The West River Education District values all of our community members, no matter their backgrounds, abilities, or identities. While differences of opinions can be celebrated and debated, we condemn symbols of hate being displayed in our district which is in direct opposition to the welcoming and inclusive nature of our community as a whole"
Upcoming events:
Girls Varsity Playoff Game at HOME - Today at 3pm!!!!
MS Halloween Dance/Haunted House - TONIGHT 6-9:30pm!!!
Nov 3, 2021 - PBL Wednesday for HS - 9:15 am
Nov 5, 2021 - Progress Report period ends
Nov 7, 2021 - Daylight Savings Time ends (“Fall” back 1 hour)
Nov 11, 2021 - Veterans’ Day - No School
Nov 16, 2021 - Fall Concert (Main Gym) 7pm
Nov 22-26, 2021 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
Nov 30, 2021 - Picture Makeup Day
That’s all for now! Have a great weekend!
Bob Thibault
Principal
L&G Co-Curricular Calendar:
Refuse to Use:
Please head over to the Refuse to Use website if you have any questions!
You can find everything you need to be successful in the RTU program there.
Magazine & Chess:
School Calendar:
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COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Valley Cares:
Community Service and/or Paid Opportunity:
Hey L&G Students!
We are looking for enthusiastic, kind, and engaging students to help out with our after school programs at our local elementary schools.
Our programs run from 3:00-4:30/5:00, Monday thru Thursday. Your key responsibilities would be to support our program leaders and to have fun with the kids.
This can be a paid position, hours towards community service requirements, or a combo of both.
If interested, please reach out! Contact Kiley, the Director of After School & Summer Programs at kboyd@windhamcentral.org.
Junior Ambassadors 2021-22:
To understand what a nonprofit does, it’s important to know its MISSION. The Stratton Foundation cares about the health and well-being of Vermont families living in economic hardship. Our goal is to end generational poverty. To do this, we focus on the children and the challenges they face in order to be healthy, safe, and successful. Our primary concerns are hunger, warmth and basic necessities, health, and education. To fulfill our mission, we hold major fundraising events, execute goodwill initiatives, and partner with schools and other organizations that provide critical services to those most vulnerable.
Perhaps you want to volunteer more, earn community service, learn about nonprofits, gain experience in running events or wish to have something fantastic to put on your college resume. Whatever the reason, there are lots of opportunities. And for everyone, it is a chance to align with a group of teens who wish to make a powerful difference.
While the Junior Ambassador program has a purpose and therefore plays a critical role in the success and impact of our mission, we know that those who apply will do their best to be actively involved.
The role of the Junior Ambassador Program is to:
1. Support, advise and assist the Stratton Foundation in efforts to end the cycle of poverty
2. Give passionate students the opportunity to serve as a voice between community youth and the Stratton
Foundation
3. Help identify and prioritize key challenges of poverty affecting young people, and suggest, develop and
implement programs to address these issues
4. Serve as a vehicle for teens with strong philanthropic values to embed their ideas and passion into the
organization of the Stratton Foundation
5. Give students a chance to learn about community engagement, fundraising, philanthropy, event planning, and
communication skills.
We recognize you are busy at school with homework, clubs, sports, and activities. That said, our expectations include:
* Be actively involved in the Ambassador Program through the Stratton Foundation
* Be a volunteer and organize volunteers for special events and initiatives
* Identify programs/events/opportunities to fundraise or ‘do good’
* Commit to being engaged and attend meetings (Timing/ Frequency TBD)
* Serve for 1-year as a Junior Ambassador
* Have fun, learn, and change lives for Children in Vermont!
Ambassador Requirements: Grades 7 – 12
COMMUNITY:
Employment Opportunity:
Contact:
Ruth Baliotti
845 664-0258
Dan Baliotti
845 664-0259
Mount Snow Employment Opportunity:
Mount Snow Child Care is looking to hire part-time educators to our team this winter. This is a great opportunity to pick-up part-time seasonal work on Saturdays and/or Sundays to help with holiday shopping or get season passes for you and potentially your family. The starting rate is $15/hour plus many benefits and perks that can be found here - https://jobs.
Thanks for your help,
Heather Sullivan
Child Care Manager
Phone: 802-464-4152
Townshend Community Toy Drive:
Parents sign up for gifts for your children (infants thru Grade 8) from the Townshend Community Toy Drive & surrounding communities. Sign up by either filling out a form for each child at the Food Shelf on Monday evenings and placing the forms in the box provided, OR by emailing the following information to me directly.
The deadline for sign-ups is Dec. 6th, and Toy Pick-up will be Dec. 20th at the food shelf between 6:00-7:30pm
PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING INFO to: moparchris1@comcast.net
Parent Name & Phone #
Child age & gender
Items wished for (please be specific for clothing or shoe size)
Have a wonderful Holiday Season!
Chris Carter
Vermont High School Writing Contest:
