Friday, November 18, 2022

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

14th 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 9th 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