Friday, February 17, 2023

Friday Notes 2/17/23





SCHOOL INFO

February 17, 2023


Dear L&G Families:


Please start the vacation by reading this letter.


As we roll into February Vacation, we are now complete with the 2023 Winter Activities Season!  We had a great season, with some of our students making the news this week with the culminating session at VEMSA.  


As you all know by now, Mr. Dana Aquadro has been named as my successor as principal beginning on July 1st and so we are now searching for a new Assistant Principal.  If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them reach out to Dana or simply apply on schoolspring.com.  On a related note, we will also be posting teaching positions for next year including Chorus, Art, and a Social Worker.  Please spread the word!


Have a great vacation!


Bob Thibault

Principal


Coming Events:


  • Monday, February 20 - Friday February 24 - February Recess - No School

  • Wednesday, March 1 - Late Start Wednesdays restart

  • Monday, March 6 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher In-service

  • Tuesday, March 7 - NO SCHOOL - Town Meeting Day


Please check our calendar for more events and information.


Semester 1 Virtual Art Show:



Journey Away:

You are cordially invited to a Mardi Gras Party, February, 17th, 6-8pm in Leland & Gray's Dutton Gym! Join us for an evening of New Orleans inspired fun and to learn about Leland & Gray's Journey Away (formerly Journey East) program. Family & friends welcome! 

In March, a group of students from Leland & Gray will travel by train to New York City and then to New Orleans to explore the impact of climate disasters. Students will see how communities are adapting & will collect oral histories and vox pop style interviews with folks they meet along the way.

On Feb 17th, join us for cajun inspired drinks & snacks and *win a prize* if you get the baby in the King Cake! See what's on our itinerary for NYC & NOLA and make a donation to one of the various experiences we have lined up. Hear from students about what they are most excited for and how they imagine this trip might be transformative. We will have a listening booth to collect your stories of travel and / or climate disasters and also a small silent auction.  

We want to give a big THANK YOU to The Stratton Foundation, Vermont Folklife, and The West River Education District for their support! We look forward to your support as well :) 

It should be a fun night, for a great cause, and we hope you will join us! 

Sincerely,

Journey Away students & teachers


School Calendar:




February Lunch Menu:



COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY


NewBrook Fire Department:

Student volunteers needed:  

The NewBrook Fire Department will be celebrating their  75th anniversary on  Sunday February 26.

Their winter celebration  will be a chili contest voted on by members of the community who stop by.  The event will run from 12 to 3.

Volunteers wanted  to help make snowmen &/or color, help with serving food / hot chocolate / touch a truck event etc.   etc while visiting the open house.  Volunteer hours are 11:30 to 3:30 or any part thereof.  

Looking for at least 6 students to help.  Please see Terry in Room B8 for more info!


COMMUNITY


FEMA Seeking Leaders:

ICPD Announcement

Do you know a young leader who is passionate about making a positive impact on their community? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for students in grades eight through 11 interested in supporting disaster preparedness to join the Youth Preparedness Council (YPC).

Why is it Important for Youth to Apply?

FEMA created the Youth Preparedness Council in 2012 to bring together young leaders from across the country who are interested in disaster preparedness and community service. The YPC demonstrates FEMA’s commitment to involve America’s youth in preparedness-related activities. It also provides young people an opportunity to present their perspectives, feedback and opinions to FEMA staff.

During their terms, YPC members can make a difference in their community, gain valuable leadership and emergency management experience, and work with like-minded peers to help strengthen preparedness and resilience across the country.

What Do YPC Members Do?

YPC members meet with FEMA staff throughout their term to develop strategies, initiatives and project proposals. YPC members will also participate in the YPC summit held in Washington, DC with FEMA leaders and other preparedness professionals to network and learn more about the field.

Who Should Join the YPC?

Students in grades eight through 11 who have a passion for preparedness and helping others, are involved in their community, and have an aptitude for working on teams and as leaders.

Spread the Word!

You can spread the word by sharing information about the YPC with parents, educators, schools and organizations, and reaching out to friends and family! Do you know a student who would make a great candidate? Encourage them to apply today!

How to Apply?

The online application is open, and closes March 6, 2023, 11:59 p.m. PT. To learn more about the YPC and application requirements, visit http://www.ready.gov/kids/youth-preparedness-council and visit https://community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/apply-to-ypc to apply.

FEMA will also host two webinars for potential applicants on Jan. 30, 2023 and Feb. 28, 2023. 

Disclaimer: The reader recognizes that the federal government provides links and informational data on various disaster preparedness resources and events and does not endorse any non-federal events, entities, organizations, services, or products. Please let us know about other events and services for individual and community preparedness that could be included in future newsletters by contacting 

FEMA-prepare@fema.dhs.gov.



Stratton Foundation:

The 11th annual 24 Hours of Stratton is on March 18-19, 2023 at Stratton - and this is the biggest event for the Stratton Community Foundation.  



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