SCHOOL INFO
April 28, 2023
Dear L&G Families:
I hope everyone had a great vacation last week! As April comes to a close, we truly enter the final leg of the school year. This begins with our state-required testing of all 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th graders in ELA and math AND 8th and 11th graders in science. While I’m sure you may have heard in the news that the roll out of the new Cognia testing protocol (replaced SBAC) hasn’t gone very well, we are hopeful that our next two weeks will be relatively smooth! Please encourage your child to get lots of rest, eat healthy, and take the testing seriously.
Please note that students are not allowed to access their phones or personal electronic devices during testing. We kindly ask that you do not call or text your student while they are in school, but especially during the testing period from 9:00-10:15 am. This is to prevent any disruptions to the testing environment and ensure the confidentiality of tests. Students found to be using their devices during testing will have their devices confiscated and you will be asked to pick them up after school. The state may also impose further consequences on the school, even for individual student violations of this policy.
Thank you for your cooperation and support during this important time. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can view the schedules for testing days below.
Bob Thibault
Principal
Testing Days - Snacks will be provided during testing
Monday, 5/1
- ELA #1, grades 6-9
- SCIENCE #1, grade 11
Tuesday, 5/2
- ELA #2, grades 6-9
- SCIENCE #2, grade 11
(NO TESTING WED 5/3 - PBL DAY)
Thursday, 5/4
- MATH #1, grades 6-9
Friday, 5/5
- MATH #2, grades 6-9
Monday, 5/8
- SCIENCE #1, grade 8
- Makeup Testing, all grades
Tuesday, 5/9
- SCIENCE #2, grade 8
- Makeup Testing, all grades
Coming Events:
Week of May 1 - Cognia Testing (state assessment)
Monday, May 8 - WRED Board meeting 7pm
Saturday, May 20 - L&G Prom
Thursday, May 25 - L&G Pops Concert (front lawn) 6pm
Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day (no school)
Sunday, June 4 - Hats Off Performance (Dutton)
Tuesday, June 6 - Last day of school for Seniors!
Friday, June 9 - [REQUIRED] graduation rehearsal for seniors
Saturday, June 10 - Graduation 10am
Friday, June 16 - Last Student Day
Fearless Futures Summit Field Trip:
GRADES 10 and 12 only
On Tuesday, May 2nd, Leland & Gray will join other area schools at the Fearless Futures Summit at Twin Valley High School. The goal is to connect employers, colleges, and other organizations with Windham County’s young, up-and-coming talent.
Some of the limitless, often non-traditional pathways to postsecondary success that will be represented are: High-wage/high-growth employers
2- and 4-year colleges
Gap year
Certification and Credential of Value programs
Public service such as the military, law enforcement, firefighting and EMT careers
Volunteer service such as Job Corps, AmeriCorps, or Teach for America
Business planning and financing resources for young entrepreneurs
And more!
Students in grades 10 and 12 will leave L&G at 9am and return around 1pm. This is a free trip and lunch will be provided. If you do not want your student to attend, please contact Sarah by April 25th. 802-221-2127 or sgrasso@windhamcentral.org
Yearbooks & Yearbook Ads:
Yearbook ads are also available for purchase!
- 1/4 page is $25
- 1/2 page is $50
- Full page is $100
Please let Sarah know if you have any questions! sgrasso@windhamcentral.org
Prom & Community Service:
Parents/Guardians: If your student is planning on attending prom this year, please confirm they have the minimum required hours of community service to attend. Please reach out to Terry if you have any questions! #802-221-2117 or tdavison-berger@windhamcentral.org
P-EBT:
Vermont will be issuing a final round of Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits for Summer 2023. All students at our schools qualify for a Summer P-EBT benefit of $120 per student. This is due to the way that we are offering free school meals to all students this year.
The benefit card will be sent to the head of household and the mailing address that we have on file for your student. If you have moved or need to update the head of household, please let us know by Wednesday, May 10th. To make changes, please contact Donna Albin dalbin@windhamcentral.org WCSU P-EBT official.
These benefits will be sent out by mid-August. If your student missed school for a COVID-related reason between February 2023 and May 11, 2023, you will also receive benefits for those days at the same time.
Please see Frequently‐Asked Questions (FAQs) About School Pandemic EBT (P‐EBT) for more information. If you need to request a new card or have more questions about P-EBT, visit https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/P-EBT or call 1‐800‐479‐6151, option 7.
May Lunch Menu:
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day:
Grace Cottage is looking for student volunteers to help at Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day this summer! Volunteers are needed the day of the event, Saturday, August 5th, helping with the various booths. Volunteers are also needed for set up on Friday, August 4th. Please call Eileen Fahey at (802) 365-4030 or see Terry in Room B8.
Pancake Breakfast and Earth Day:
Student volunteers are needed for the Pancake Breakfast and Earth Day games at the Townshend Church and Commons on April 29th hosted by West River Valley Thrives from 9am -1pm. Volunteers are needed for the following times/tasks:
- 8-10: cooking pancakes, coffee station set up, juice, clearing plates, washing dishes, cooking sausages, helping out as needed.
- 10-Noon: cooking pancakes, serving, clearing, washing dishes, cleanup, setting up outdoor games
- 11-1:30 : run games and activities
- 1-2: Clean Up
All volunteers get breakfast! If interested, please stop by the Thrives office on C-level or see Terry in B8.
Wardsboro 4th of July:
Wardsboro 4th of July Street Fair is looking for student volunteers to help with this famous, fun event! Volunteers are needed for various tasks/shifts from July 3-5. If anyone is interested please reach out to wardsboroparade@gmail.com
Townshend Elementary School:
Townshend Elementary School is looking for a volunteer/s to coordinate a boys running club afterschool for grades 2-5. This would probably be for one or two days a week after school. Days/times can be flexible. If you have any interest, please see Terry in Room B8.
Jamaica Memorial Library:
Jamaica Memorial Library is exploring the possibility of creating a summer reading program for elementary students who may be at risk of losing literacy skills over the summer.
We are looking for older students (middle and high school) who may act as "literacy partners" for our summer program. Volunteers would be trained in literacy coaching--playing games, practicing sight words, and reading with younger students. We would work out the scheduling and other logistics depending on the response we get, but it would be flexible.
We are also looking for teen volunteers who might be interested in helping with our summer camp, or who might be interested in general volunteering at the library--special projects, library assistance, sorting and helping with our book sale and community book shelf.
If interested, please see Terry in room or B8 or reach out directly to Susan Ahl, Jamaica librarian at librarian@jamaicavtlibrary.
COMMUNITY
Opportunities for Students:
Announcing BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITIONS – open to all secondary students in any discipline - All VT secondary students are eligible to enter the 15th annual Business Plan/Business Model Canvas or Business Video Pitch contests now through May 19. Students have an opportunity to work as a team or individually to demonstrate creativity, innovation, leadership, problem solving, communication skills and more to take a business idea from inception to a business model plan or business video pitch. The experience of competing in these challenges can be awe-inspiring on a student’s resume, application for employment or post-secondary education. It can easily set a student head and shoulders above their peers, plus the top entries earn cash prizes! Details can be found at: www.vtsbdc.org/specialty-
Entrepreneurship: CREATIVITY & INNOVATION - Governor’s Institutes of VT (GIV) - This summer, June 25th – June 30th, secondary students have an opportunity to expand their entrepreneurial spirit and workforce skills during GIV’s Entrepreneurship: Creativity & Innovation one-week residential immersion at Vermont State University’s – Randolph, VT Tech Campus. Students will have the guidance of proven entrepreneurial experts, a chance to interact with VT Small Business Development Center
Business Advisors, community leaders, plus a network of peers to propel them forward in brainstorming, evaluating, and acting on their ideas, planting the seeds for their own network for future success - and having fun all the while! Plus 11th/12th graders can choose to earn 3 college credits using their VT Dual Enrollment Vouchers! Check out https://giv.org/institutes/entrepreneurship/ for more info, and to apply today! Or Contact: Laurel Butler at lbutler@vtsbdc.org or (802) 922-3692.
Summer Photo Classes:
JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Harmonyville Store:
Harmonyville Store is currently hiring for various shifts! Please stop by in person or call Erin at (802) 365-9417.
Windham Central Supervisory Union:
Windham Central Supervisory Union is looking to hire a responsible, caring individual to work from 3-5pm Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday supporting a wonderful 5th grade student in after school programming at Wardsboro School. If you are interested, please see Terry in Room B8.
Riverbend Farm:
Riverbend Farm Market is looking for a cashier on Friday & Sunday evenings. Other positions open as well. Please apply in person!
Seeking a Sitter:
We are looking for a sitter a few days a week for our two awesome kiddos, age 7 and 5. We live in Windham on 3 acres of garden so there is lots to do outside! Both parents work from home. Ideally we are looking for someone who drives so they can get the girls out and about a bit, but are flexible with this. Must like pets (dog, cat and hamster). During the summer this might be a few days a week, 9am to 4pm or so (this is also a little flexible). Please email Kate at kate.quarella@gmail if you’re interested. Please include days available, and desired hourly rate as well as a bit about yourself!
Brattleboro Recreation and Parks:
Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department is accepting application for the following seasonal positions:
• Seasonal Maintenance – Minimum Age 18
• Assistant Program Supervisors
• Program Staff
• Head Lifeguards
• Lifeguards
• Pool Managers
• Pool Cashiers & Checkers
• Water Safety Inductors
Hourly Rate:
• $13.18 - $15.00 per hour (hourly rate various on experience and position).
Applicant should list which position(s) they are applying for in their application, be specific.
Application deadline is Friday April 7, 2023.
You must apply on our career site
https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/
For more information contact Carol Lolatte, Recreation and Parks Directions at 802-254-5808 or clolatte@brattleboro.org.
This is seasonal employment, there is no guarantee of continued employment beyond the season you are hired. Not to exceed 40 hours per week.
The Town of Brattleboro is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ applicants, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply, recognizing and respecting those diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.
• Seasonal Maintenance – Minimum Age 18
• Assistant Program Supervisors
• Program Staff
• Head Lifeguards
• Lifeguards
• Pool Managers
• Pool Cashiers & Checkers
• Water Safety Inductors
Hourly Rate:
• $13.18 - $15.00 per hour (hourly rate various on experience and position).
Applicant should list which position(s) they are applying for in their application, be specific.
Application deadline is Friday April 7, 2023.
You must apply on our career site
https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/
For more information contact Carol Lolatte, Recreation and Parks Directions at 802-254-5808 or clolatte@brattleboro.org.
This is seasonal employment, there is no guarantee of continued employment beyond the season you are hired. Not to exceed 40 hours per week.
The Town of Brattleboro is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ applicants, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply, recognizing and respecting those diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITY:
National Summer Transportation Institute:
AOT is partnering with Vermont State University to run the National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI Vermont) this summer. These FREE summer camps offer middle school and high school students a chance to learn about transportation careers from an early age.
Students explore careers and activities in Civil Engineering, Aviation, Environmental Engineering, Auto/Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Equipment, Construction, GIS technology, Rail, Public Transit, Traffic Safety, and much more! High school students also have an opportunity to explore the college admission process and preparation for entering the workplace.
To learn more about NSTI and how to register, visit: https://vermontstate.edu/
