Friday Notes 11/18/22

SCHOOL INFO

November 18, 2022

Dear L&G Families:

We started off our week with an assembly honoring some community veterans to celebrate Veteran’s Day.  Mr. Benn Nicholson (a para in our HOME program), Mr. Kevin Burke (technology teacher) and (in absentia) Mr. Luis Vargas (our SAP) were all honored and joined by local residents Mr. Robert Litchfield and Mr. Charlie Marchant to share stories and speak about why they chose to serve their country in the manner in which they did.  It was a very engaging and informative presentation!

Thursday, we were visited by the Department of Transportation’s newly named snowplow, “Snowbody’s Business” which was named by a “name the plow” contest by L&G staff and students!  

We are now approaching the holiday season, and these times are a celebration for most families, but we recognize that the winter season - with cold weather and family drama - can also be challenging.  If you or your family struggles with heat, food scarcity or other challenges, please be sure to reach out to our new Home-To-School Liasion, Ms. Alicia Carey at acarey@windhamcentral.org and she might be able to find some resources for your family.

In the meantime, on behalf of the entire faculty and staff of L&G, we wish you and your families a very happy Thanksgiving!

Bob Thibault

Principal

Coming Events:

• Monday, November 21-25 - No School - Thanksgiving Recess

• Tuesday, November 29 - Picture Makeup Day

• Friday, December 23 - Monday, January 2 - Winter Recess

NHS Cookies:

Wednesday and Thursday National Honor Society students baked over 20 dozen cookies to donate to families through the Townsend Food Shelf for Thanksgiving. 

L&G Co-Curricular Calendar:

http://lelandandgray.org/index.php/co-curricular-calendar

School Calendar:

November Lunch Menu:

COMMUNITY

Vermont Entrepreneurship Day:

Vermont 9 - 12 grade students/educators are invited to participate in the

14^th annual Vermont Entrepreneurship Day! (virtual & free) - Thursday, February 9, 2023

Theme “Vermont Entrepreneurs… Tell Your Story”

• Hear from an Amazing Panel of Young Enterprising VT Entrepreneurs
• Learn How to Communicate & Tell Your Story
• Governor’s Proclamation for Vermont Entrepreneurship Week
• Check Out the Visual Media Competition Submissions & more!

Prior to the Event – Students have the option to enter the

Visual Media Competitions in one or both categories:

• Bumper Stickers & Mini-YouTube Videos - WIN CASH PRIZES!

Submission entry deadline:  January 10, 2023

(Note: to join the February 9^th event, students do not have to enter the competitions)

Event details & competition guidelines:

https://www.vtsbdc.org/specialty-services/youth-entrepreneurship/

https://www.vtsbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CELEBRATE-2023-VERMONT-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-DAY-information-and-competition-guidelines.pdf

or Contact: Laurel Butler – lbutler@vtsbdc.org

Brought to you by the:

Vermont Small Business Development Center

Vermont District Office - U.S. Small Business Administration

Vermont Career and Technical Student Organizations

Vermont Business Education Corps – & others

 

West River Valley Thrives:

Part Time Job Opening

Are you interested in making a difference in the West River Valley by helping our young people to thrive? Do you enjoy listening to, learning from, and engaging with other caring adults? Then this is the job for you!

West River Valley Thrives (Thrives), a small non-profit based out of Leland and Gray Middle/High School in Townshend,  is looking to hire a part-time Parent/Caring Adult Engagement Specialist to help us build connection with other caring adults in the towns of Brookline, Newfane, Jamaica, Marlboro, Townshend, Wardsboro and Windham.   

We are looking for someone who has…

• Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoys engaging with diverse groups of other caring adults.

• Experience working with families, community members and/or key leaders in a volunteer or paid capacity.

• A background or experience in health education/prevention, community outreach, group facilitation and/or presentations.

• Reliable transportation and some flexibility with work hours.

• A passion for helping families in the West River Valley thrive.

Additional Information

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance. Travel for employment activities will be reimbursed.

Compensation: $22.00 per hour for up to 25 hours per week. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required. 

To see the full job description, click the link or scan the QR Code:

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to wrvtdirector@gmail.com. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Youth Services is the fiscal agent for Thrives and is an 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Friday Notes 11/4/22

 

SCHOOL INFO

November 4, 2022

Dear L&G Families:

We have an exciting weekend ahead with our Varsity Girls headed to the Championship game in Manchester on Saturday at 12:00pm!

We are also excited to announce the beginning of our After School clubs available to youth in grades 6 - 8. The program features clubs that vary each session, giving students the opportunity to join activities that match their interests. Middle school is a time to explore interests and get involved! Joining clubs and out-of-school time activities is a natural extension of the school day. Each club is led by an activity coach or club advisor. Each club will also have goals and outcomes each session, such as (but not limited to): games, competitions, contests, showcase events, performances or service projects. Our after school clubs will begin Monday, November 7th. The clubs will run from 2:45pm - 4:30pm on their respective days with a light snack provided. Please note, there will be NO late buses provided. Students will need to be picked up no later than 4:30pm. Also, there will be NO after school activities on Wednesday due to winter activities.

The clubs being offered to all Leland & Gray middle school students are: Hey Help! / Homework Club with Jenna Greenbaum (Tuesday & Thursday): Hey Help! is a program designed to provide a place for a certified teacher to help your child to get a start on and help with their daily homework and class material. All students who have homework and/or need extra help are welcome to attend. All students are expected to come to the club with all homework materials and a book to read. Open Studio Club with Paula Rasanen (Thursday): A student-led opportunity to explore art and music. Students are invited to bring lyrics and chords for songs they would like to learn, or they can create their own music. Available materials include piano, ukulele, guitar, Garageband recording software, percussive instruments, and studio art supplies such as acrylic and watercolor paints. Students can experiment with learning and recording songs, creating instruments out of found objects, learning basic ukulele chords, and more! Weight Training / Fitness Club with Luis Vargas (Tuesday & Thursday): Enjoy a comfortable and confident workout space and meet others with the same goals. Get motivated by fusing music, movement, science, light weight training and lots of fun! Build muscle and get stronger in our lightly equipped Rebel Nation weight room. Enjoy low-impact activities for strength building. Use the power of your body weight and gravity to reach your fitness goals. Dungeons and Dragons with Brooke Lawrence (Tuesday & Thursday): This club will start Tuesday 11/15. This is a student-led structured, yet open-ended role-playing game. We have 2 high school students who will lead this program as Dungeon Masters. Typically, one player takes on the role of Dungeon Master (DM- games referee and storyteller) while the others each control a single character, representing an individual in a fictional setting. The players form an adventuring party who explore fantasy worlds together as they embark on epic quests and level up in experience. Arts & Crafts Club with Marina Mavroleon-Folsom (Tuesday & Thursday): Projects and art for students to express themselves and promote creativity.This includes acrylic paint, stretched canvases, brushes, aprons, cups, sponges, Q-tips, anything else they may need and more… All you have to do is show up, socialize, and have fun. Our after school art and crafts club is perfect for all ages and no other materials are needed! Gaming Club with Luis Vargas (Monday & Friday): Gaming club is an opportunity for students to socialize and have fun together based on their hobby of playing games. Whether it's card games, board games, strategic games or video games, students will have an opportunity to play multi and single player games, and spend time discussing gaming strategies and preferences. ENROLLMENT • Any middle school aged student attending Leland and Gray is eligible to attend the school’s ASP. Parents or legal guardians must register their child or children by completing a registration form. If there are any address/contact information changes, the parent/legal guardian of the participating student must notify ASP staff of changes. REGISTRATION • To register your child for after school programs please complete the form linked below. Students need to be registered in order to participate in after school clubs. https://forms.gle/QEGdpxuoxiSqDiaA9 FEES & PAYMENTS • ASP is completely free of charge. ATTENDANCE • School is closed/dismissed early due to inclement weather • Any student checked out of school early may not return to the school’s campus that day for the purpose of attending ASP. PROGRAM TIMES • ASP begins at the time of the school’s dismissal and extends until 4:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided at 2:40p - 3:00p. Please let us know if there’s a food allergy and we’ll accommodate your child’s needs. STUDENT PICK-UP • There are NO bus transportation services at this time. Only persons approved and designated by the parent in the students registration form will be allowed to sign out/pick up your child-this is for the protection of your child! Students may be withdrawn from the program upon a third late pick-up. All parents/legal guardians are encouraged to have an emergency backup person in order to avoid these types of situations. SAFETY • To ensure the safety and security of all students in ASP, a program safety plan is reviewed and utilized on an annual basis. ASP coordinators are authorized to contact the appropriate law enforcement agency should an emergency occur which threatens the welfare of a child. DISCIPLINE • ASP is a support program and your child is expected to behave properly. • Students must comply with the discipline policies laid out in the L&G Student/Parent Handbook and Discipline Code and the individual school discipline policy. • Inappropriate/disruptive behavior may result in suspension or withdrawal of your child. In order to make this a positive experience for all who attend, inappropriate and disruptive behaviors will not be tolerated. If a student is inappropriate and/or disruptive, the following procedures will occur: First time - Parents/Guardians will receive a phone call from their club teacher. Second time - Parents/Guardians will receive a phone call and a final warning letter/email from their club teacher. Third time - Parents/Guardians will receive a letter/email dismissing their child from the club for the remainder of the school year. SUSPENSION/WITHDRAWALS • Students will be suspended or withdrawn from ASP for the following reasons: (a) Excessive late pickup (3X) (b) Discipline problems (3X) INCLEMENT WEATHER • If school is closed or dismisses early due to inclement weather (or any other reason), the school’s ASP will also close for the day. In such a case, the school will follow the instructions you have provided regarding school closing or early dismissal. ASP personnel will be responsible for any further parent/legal guardian contacts for the pick-ups of ASP students. Parents/legal guardians should also note that designated ASP personnel will remain at the school during such a closing to ensure all students have been picked up by the parent/legal guardian or authorized designee. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at lvargas@windhamcentral.org or 802-365-7355 Ext. 140. Have a great weekend!!!!! Luis Vargas After School Coordinator

Coming Events:

• Sunday, November 6 - End of Daylight Savings Time (FALL BACK!)

• Monday, November 7 - After School Programs begin (middle school)

• Friday, November 11 - No School - Veterans’ Day

• Monday, November 21-25 - No School - Thanksgiving Recess

• Tuesday, November 29 - Picture Makeup Day

L&G Co-Curricular Calendar:

http://lelandandgray.org/index.php/co-curricular-calendar

School Calendar:

Basketball Sign-Ups:

Attention students and families ~

If your student athlete is planning to play basketball this winter please get them signed up on the registration website.  www.formRELeaf.com

Use your previous log-in (or first time athletes need to create an account), choose Leland & Gray, then select "2022-23 Winter Athletics".  The sooner you register, the better prepared I can be with coaches and schedules for the start of the season.  High School Basketball will begin on November 28th, and Middle School will begin on December 5th.  Remember that all athletes need to have a current physical that covers them for two years through the season, which ends in February for MS and March for HS.  Any questions feel free to contact me, Tammy Claussen at:   tclaussen@windamcentral.org  or phone (802)221-2128

November Lunch Menu:

COMMUNITY

Vermont Entrepreneurship Day:

Vermont 9 - 12 grade students/educators are invited to participate in the

14^th annual Vermont Entrepreneurship Day! (virtual & free) - Thursday, February 9, 2023

Theme “Vermont Entrepreneurs… Tell Your Story”

• Hear from an Amazing Panel of Young Enterprising VT Entrepreneurs
• Learn How to Communicate & Tell Your Story
• Governor’s Proclamation for Vermont Entrepreneurship Week
• Check Out the Visual Media Competition Submissions & more!

Prior to the Event – Students have the option to enter the

Visual Media Competitions in one or both categories:

• Bumper Stickers & Mini-YouTube Videos - WIN CASH PRIZES!

Submission entry deadline:  January 10, 2023

(Note: to join the February 9^th event, students do not have to enter the competitions)

Event details & competition guidelines:

https://www.vtsbdc.org/specialty-services/youth-entrepreneurship/

https://www.vtsbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CELEBRATE-2023-VERMONT-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-DAY-information-and-competition-guidelines.pdf

or Contact: Laurel Butler – lbutler@vtsbdc.org

Brought to you by the:

Vermont Small Business Development Center

Vermont District Office - U.S. Small Business Administration

Vermont Career and Technical Student Organizations

Vermont Business Education Corps – & others

 

West River Valley Thrives:

Part Time Job Opening

Are you interested in making a difference in the West River Valley by helping our young people to thrive? Do you enjoy listening to, learning from, and engaging with other caring adults? Then this is the job for you!

West River Valley Thrives (Thrives), a small non-profit based out of Leland and Gray Middle/High School in Townshend,  is looking to hire a part-time Parent/Caring Adult Engagement Specialist to help us build connection with other caring adults in the towns of Brookline, Newfane, Jamaica, Marlboro, Townshend, Wardsboro and Windham.   

We are looking for someone who has…

• Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoys engaging with diverse groups of other caring adults.

• Experience working with families, community members and/or key leaders in a volunteer or paid capacity.

• A background or experience in health education/prevention, community outreach, group facilitation and/or presentations.

• Reliable transportation and some flexibility with work hours.

• A passion for helping families in the West River Valley thrive.

Additional Information

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance. Travel for employment activities will be reimbursed.

Compensation: $22.00 per hour for up to 25 hours per week. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required. 

To see the full job description, click the link or scan the QR Code:

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to wrvtdirector@gmail.com. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Youth Services is the fiscal agent for Thrives and is an 

Equal Opportunity Employer