Friday, January 6, 2023

Friday Notes 1/6/23

  


SCHOOL INFO

January 6, 2023 Dear L&G Families: Happy New Year, everyone! We have turned the page on 2022 and I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break. I wanted to give you a couple of updates on recent events: Winter Activities - This coming Wednesday we begin 6 straight weeks of Winter Activities. As you know, these occur on Wednesdays and for those 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 (next week) 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. One final note - if you are a parent interested in meeting with the three principal candidate finalists, please email me. You will need to be in person from 10:30-11:15am on 1/10, 1/17 and 1/19. Please let me know! bthibault@windhamcentral.org Thanks and have a great weekend! Bob Thibault Principal

Coming Events:

  • Wednesday, January 11 - First day of Winter Activities - normal start time with early release to activities!!!
  • 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
  • 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:

The STUDENT DRIVER  roof signage for the Driver Education Car disappeared over the break.  We really need it back.  Please reach out to everyone and try and get it returned to the driver education car roof. 

Winter Activities Page:


Nurse Update:




Refuse to Use:

Event #4, The mandatory Parent / Guardian / Student Dialogue Night is this Monday, January 9 at 7 PM. There will be childcare available. Younger children and infants come and play while families take part in the discussions centering around Vaping.




L&G Co-Curricular Calendar:

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


School Calendar:





January Lunch Menu:




COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY


Snowmobile Safety:

Looking for student volunteers to assist younger students at the Snowmobile Safety Course being held at the Townshend Fire Station on Saturday, 1/7 from 8:45-3pm.  Pizza will be provided.  If interested, please contact Nelson King at  802-843-7016.


Wardsboro Bucketville News:

Wardsboro's Bucketville News is looking for an intern/technical assistant.  Tasks/opportunities could include learning the overall technical process of producing the newsletter, all aspects of managing the document flow within Bucketville's Google Gmail/drive system, and ideally assisting with the paper's layout using MS Publisher. The role would not focus on article content, writing, or editing.  If you're interested, please contact Jennifer Matheson at jmatheson1971@gmail.com. 

TES Basketball:

Townshend Elementary School is looking for high school students interested in coaching and/or /assisting with the TES basketball program.  For more information, please contact Robin Patnode at rpatnode@windhamcentral.org or see Terry in Room B8.

Stratton Foundation:

The Stratton Foundation is still looking for Junior Ambassadors from LGUHS to help them with the many projects they offer.  The Stratton Foundation is a community based nonprofit that cares about the health and well being of children and families in Southern Vermont.  This would look GREAT on college apps and/ or your resume and you earn community service hours!  For more info, see Terry in room B8.

NewBrook:

1. Newbrook Firestation weekly Bingo, assisting in the kitchen, selling goodies and selling tickets.   Bingo is every Saturday night.

2. Newbrook Cemetery Association—if you like working outside then this is for you. Light grounds keeping and cleaning. This is seasonal. 

For more information call Evelyn at 802.348.7319 or  email at siroisev@aol.com  

Jamaica Library:

The library in Jamaica needs help! We have a new librarian who is in the process of updating, polishing, and engaging with the community--and she could use some support!

Who you are: someone tech savvy, curious, creative,self-directed, patient, and collaborative. Dependable and communicative. 

What you'll do: 
- work with librarian to develop an appealing, effective and useful website
- build the website on the Wordpress platform
- teach librarian as you go so she can update and keep current
- other marketing projects as you both determine together, depending on mutual interest and capability (ie: marketing/media integration and strategy)

What you'll get: 
- a chance to partner with an organization willing to treat you as a valued partner
- supervision and coaching along the way
- skill-building in website design, website creation and marketing strategy
- a reference/recommendation and help adding this experience to a resume if needed
- snacks
- undying gratitude from a librarian who learns by doing but needs some help! 
- public recognition (unless you're not into that)

If you don't have transportation, the librarian is willing to come to you to work on this project!  If interested, please reach out to Librarian Susan Ahl at librarian@jamaicavtlibrary.or (802) 874-4901.



COMMUNITY


West River Valley Thrives:

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/r/63ZRXTM



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


Stratton Foundation:





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