SCHOOL INFO
10/22/21
Dear L&G Families:
I hope this week’s installment finds everyone healthy and happy! I would like to take this opportunity to clarify a few things about our school day:
Classes start promptly at 7:50am, so students should be entering the building by 7:45am at the latest in order to make it to their assigned location on time!
Students who are experiencing any COVID symptoms should stay home and be sure to reach out to our nurse either via phone at 802-221-2129 or via email.
Students are still required to appropriately wear their masks during the school day in all classes, hallways, etc.
School Board News - Beginning last spring, the West River school district board created a Long Term Planning Committee to explore the future of our district (L&G, JVS, NB, TES) from the standpoint of further developing a fiscally responsible high quality educational program. There will be further discussion of their work at this Monday’s board meeting (L&G library or Zoom, 7pm). If you plan to attend in person, please know that masks are required in the building, even at night. The school board has all sorts of information on their website and the specific info for the long term planning can be found at this address.
Short letter this week, folks! Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
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.
After School Program:
Homework Club- Hey Help!:
- 9/27 - 10/28
- 11/8 - 12/22
- 1/10 - 2/17
- 3/7 - 4/14
- 4/25 - 5/26
- 4:30 - L&G
- 4:35 - Townsend Elem; stops along Rt 30, stops along Rt 100
- 4:55 - Wardsboro School
- 5:05 - Jamaica Elem
- 5:10 - Jamaica Center
- 5:20 - Goodeville Rd
- 5:30 - Rt 30 and 100 E Jamaica
- 4:30 - L&G
- 4:35 - Townshend Elem; stops along Rt 30
- 5:00 - Newbrook Elem; Newfane stops along Rt 30; Brookline stops
CFES Brilliant Pathways:
20 Ways to Leverage the CFES Global Conference
Here are 20 ways that educators (K-12 and college), students, families and community/business partners can benefit from the CFES conference that begins at 1 pm EST on October 25 and concludes 24 hours later. All sessions are offered virtually and you can sign up here.
1. Educators and students: Learn from Netflix leaders what they see for the future of education and workforce (Lessons We Can Learn About the New Paradigm from Netflix, October 25, 1:25 to 2:15pm)
2. Students: Learn from West Point Cadets about the emerging field of Cryptology that focuses on securing and protecting data and other information including electronic commerce, chip-based payment cards, digital currencies, computer passwords, and military communications (Student Session: STEM Module with West Point Cadets and Faculty, October 25, 2:30 to 3:45pm)
3. Educators: Learn from global experts how to take your mentoring to the next level (Building and Strengthening Your Mentoring Program, October 25, 2:30 to 3:45pm)
4. Families and students: Learn from financial literacy experts how to save for college and pay as little as possible for a college education through grants, scholarships and other postsecondary assistance programs (The Changing Landscape of Paying for College, October 25, 2:30 to 3:45pm)
5. Educators and Business Leaders: Learn from a head of Talent Acquisition at Southwest Airlines about the Essential Skills they seek in employees and how CFES teaches these competencies in schools (Developing & Strengthening the Essential Skills, October 25, 2:30 to 3:45pm)
6. Educators and Students: The workplace is changing every day at unprecedented rates. Learn from business experts what it will look like and how to prepare students for jobs of the future (Get Ready Now for the New Workplace, October 25, 2:30 to 3:45pm)
7. Students: Few people know more about the Essential skills of leadership, perseverance (Essential Skills Panel with West Point Cadets, October 23, 4:00 to 5:15pm)
8. Educators, Families, Students and Business Leaders: The college experience has changed dramatically over the past 18 months. Hear from college leaders about the
new world of virtual learning, new majors and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (Inside Higher Ed Today: Implications for Readiness, October 25, 4:00 to 5:15pm)
9. Educators, Families and Business Leaders: Learn how to become a certified College and Career Readiness Advisor and how best to impact the lives of students (Tips and Strategies for CCR Advisors , October 25, 4:00 to 5:15pm)
10. Educators: Leadership has changed even since the pandemic to a more inclusive, less top-down model. Learn how to apply these new models to your school to achieve even greater success (The New Leadership Paradigm, October 25, 4:00 to 5:15pm)
11. Educators and corporations: Corporate Social Responsibility is a major focus for major corporations and smaller businesses alike. Learn how your school can connect with companies who want their employees to mentor your students (Finding and Retaining Corporate Mentors, October 25, 4:00 to 5:15pm)
12. Students: Get tips from pros on how to write a resume, interview virtually and land a job and get accepted into your dream college (Tips on Virtual Interviewing, Learning, and Campus Visiting, October 26, 9:45 to 10:45am)
13. Educators: Learn how to help your students overcome Social Emotional Learning challenges from two SEL expert (How the Essential Skills Support SEL, October 26, 9:45 to 10:45am)
14. K-16 Educators: Hear from high school teachers and administrators who have created powerful college partnerships that have dramatically increased college and career readiness among their students (Building a High-Impact School/College Partnership, October 26, 9:45 to 10:45am)
15. Educators: Learn how STEM-focused partnership, activities and virtual programming can move your school to the forefront of STEM learning (Perfect Virtual Partners: STEM and the Essential Skills™, October 26, 9:45 to 10:45am)
16. All Participants: Enjoy the flexibility of watching sessions live or recordings that will be available within 24 hours. In addition, you will have access to all recorded sessions for up to 1-year. This will allow you to access the content with students in future semesters.
17. Educators and Students: Connect with students and teachers across CFES’ global network to develop partnerships and learn about best practices
18. All Participants: Become a certified College and Career Readiness Advisor (1.0 or 2.0) by attending selected conference sessions
19. Teachers and administrators: Multiple sessions will include a focus on rural education with tips from school leaders who have managed to improve attendance and academic performance during COVID-19
20. All Participants: Networking is a CFES Essential Skill and one that participants will have an opportunity to practice by interacting with college presidents, heads of major corporations and nonprofits, and leading educators from across the country
Magazine & Chess:
School Calendar:
NURSE NOTES:
Annual Health Forms:
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
American Red Cross Blood Drive:
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
Vermont High School Writing Contest:
