SCHOOL INFO
June 9, 2023 [FINAL SY23 EDITION]
Dear L&G Families:
As we approach the final weekend of the school year, I would like to take a moment to thank you all for your collective trust and support in me as your principal for the past seven years. When I came back to L&G as your principal, I was excited about the potential a small but dynamic school can have, and how it can impact the lives of not only the students, but the entire West River valley. We have a really special thing here, and I’m very excited to become the WCSU Superintendent next month, and incredibly hopeful for the future of L&G with Mr. Dana Aquadro and Ms. Jesse Riemenschneider taking over the leadership. You are all in very good hands! To you parents of seniors - congratulations. This ceremony tomorrow morning marks the end of their compulsory schooling, but it really marks the beginning of their lives. As guardians and family members, you deserve a hearty congratulations for guiding, prompting, and pushing them to reach this point. It’s been a team effort for sure. We all know how tough the last four years have been for them (and you!) with zoom schooling, masking and the challenges of depression and anxiety that have plagued our youth coming out of the pandemic. So, when their name is called Saturday morning and your heart is full of pride, take a moment to pat yourself on the back.
Bob Thibault
Principal
Coming Events:
Friday, June 9 - [REQUIRED] Pre-graduation events for seniors
Saturday, June 10 - Graduation 10am (seniors arrive by 9am)
Monday, June 12 - Last Regular Student Day (underclassmen)
Tuesday, June 13 - Last Student Day - Early Release (Summative Make Up)
Summer Vacation!
Please check our calendar for more events and information.
Summer Chromebook Information:
Dear Parents,
I hope this letter finds you and your families in good health and ready to enjoy the summer season. I am writing to inform you about an exciting opportunity for our students to enhance their learning experiences during the summer break. All Leland & Gray students will take their Chromebooks home for the summer. Leland & Gray students have received training on the setup and proper care of their Chromebook, Google accounts, and digital citizenship. By using the equipment provided by WCSU, they agree to all policies set forth within the document you and your family received at the start of the year.
Providing access to these devices during the break will offer several positive benefits for our students' continued learning and growth. With their Chromebooks, students can engage in continuous learning throughout the summer. They can explore educational websites, access online resources, and participate in virtual learning opportunities to reinforce and expand upon the knowledge they gained during the school year. The middle school team has put together a Google Classroom where they will be posting skill-building practices to help students maintain their skills through the summer. The classroom can be found through this link: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjEzMDU3MjcxMTg3?cjc=d4qpvdg.
While Chromebooks are designed to be durable and withstand regular use, accidents can happen. Parents should discuss the importance of proper care and responsible use of the Chromebook with their students. It is essential to note that the repair and replacement of IT equipment may be the student's and family’s responsibility. The IT department will implement a shut-off time from 11 pm to 7 am when the machines will be rendered unusable. This measure aims to promote healthy screen time habits and ensure adequate rest for students during the night. Please email the IT department at cbsupport@windhamcentral.org for any repair issues that may arise.
We understand that some parents may prefer not to have their children participate in this program. If you do not want your child to take the Chromebook home for the summer, please contact cbsupport@windhamcentral.org. We will make the necessary arrangements accordingly.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always here to support you and your child in their educational journey.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Warm regards,
Dana Aquadro
Midde School Summer Camp:
Yearbooks & Yearbook Ads:
- 1/4 page is $25
- 1/2 page is $50
- Full page is $100
Message to Parents:
June Lunch Menu:
Summer Food:
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School Calendar:
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day:
Wardsboro 4th of July:
Jamaica Memorial Library:
COMMUNITY
RTU Spring/Summer Program:
Opportunities for Students:
Summer Photo Classes:
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Windham Central Supervisory Union:
W&B Property Management:
Summer Internship:
Honig Dairy Goat Farm in East Dover, Vermont is looking for an intern for summer 2023 who enjoys being with animals and desires to learn about farming and dairy production. The intern will learn about basic husbandry of dairy goats, including feeding, maintaining stalls and milking. In addition, the intern will learn about and participate in aspects of health care for the goats, such as hoof trimming and any routine medical treatments. Because the work will require carrying hay bales down from the hayloft, stacking hay from deliveries and bringing in bags of grain/shavings, interns must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Our farm is also a licensed micro-dairy that centers itself around ethical and humane practices. We produce cheese on the premises from the milk provided by our own herd, and the intern will have the opportunity to participate in dairy handling and cheese-making. S/he will learn how to milk goats, properly store milk using sanitary practices, as well as use and maintain milking equipment. Other optional topics that can be covered are breeding/genetic planning, mock birthing scenarios, and enrichment activities for the goats.
This two-month internship runs from mid-June to mid-August. If you are interested, pleasecontact Sara Honig at info@honigdairygoatfarm.com or 978-407-0752.
Summer Camp:
SUMMER OPPORTUNITY
National Summer Transportation Institute:
Scholarships Available for Junior Golf Camps:
Jamaica Community Pollinator Project:
