SCHOOL INFO
January 13, 2023
Dear L&G Families:
It’s hard to believe that we are midway through January already and we are fast approaching the end of the first semester, marking the midway point of the school year!
Winter Activities - We had our first WA day this week, and from our perspective it went really well! Kids seemed to have a good time and we’re excited for the remaining 5 weeks! As you know, these occur on Wednesdays and for these 6 weeks, school will start at 7:50am, instead of the “late start” days for PBL. We will restart the “late starts” and two bus runs again on March 1st. If you have any Winter Activity questions please reach out to Tammy Claussen at tclaussen@windhamcentral.org.
Make-Up Day - As you can see from the coming events list below, Friday, January 20th we don’t have a normal class schedule day. Buses still run at the normal times, but students need only attend if they have summative assessments that need to be completed. Middle school teachers will be communicating with you regarding what work is needed so if you do not hear from any teachers, your child doesn’t need to come. High school students will need to coordinate with their teachers directly. Important note: students do NOT need to stay for the entire day; when their assessments are completed they may get picked up! If you cannot provide transportation, the bus will still run at 2:40pm.
Please enjoy the long weekend for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and as I shared with the students this morning - this is my favorite MLK quote:
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."
Thanks and have a great weekend!
Bob Thibault
Principal
Coming Events:
Monday, January 16 - MLK Day - NO SCHOOL
Friday, January 20 - Summative Make Up Day (no regular classes)
Monday, January 23 - Teacher In-Service - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 24 - First day of Semester Two
Monday, February 20 - Friday February 24 - February Recess - No School
Driver Education:
Winter Activities Page:
Sophomore Class Fundraising Event:
School Calendar:
January Lunch Menu:
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Snowmobile Safety:
Wardsboro Bucketville News:
TES Basketball:
Stratton Foundation:
NewBrook:
Jamaica Library:
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 (8:25am-11:45am)
Theme “Vermont Entrepreneurs… Tell Your Story”
Use this link to register for the event: https://www.vtsbdc.org/ved/
Note: ZOOM link will be sent to those registered one week prior to the event.
- 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)
Brought to and sponsored by:
- Vermont Small Business Development Center
- Vermont District Office - U.S. Small Business Administration
- Vermont Career and Technical Student Organizations
- Vermont Business Education Corps
- J. Warren & Lois McClure Foundation |
2023/2024 Vermont’s Most Promising Jobs
https://mcclurevt.org/most-
Hi L&G Parents & Guardians, West River Valley Thrives (WRVT) is conducting a brief, 7-question survey to help determine the best way to engage with and connect parents in our district. Please complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/nZxoFPNFi6GJ83947 To learn more about WRVT, visit our website: https://wrvthrives.org For questions, contact: Sara Webb Parent & Caring Adult Engagement Specialist wrvtengaged@gmail.com
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Earlier this month, we mailed out our 2022 Parent Survey. We want to thank those of you who have already sent yours in! As we mentioned in the mailing, our annual Parent Survey allows us to gather your valuable insights on, and perceptions of, substance use by students. This information helps inform and improve the work we do to reduce substance misuse by teens in the West River Valley.
Another way we would like to provide you access to the parent survey is directly through this link and or QR code: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
We appreciate your time and thoughtfulness in completing this anonymous survey and hope to receive your response soon. We will be closing the survey on January 15, 2022.
Thank you,
Meg Gonzalez
West River Valley Thrives Director