Thursday, June 1, 2023

Friday Notes 6/2/23

  

SCHOOL INFO


June 2, 2023


Dear L&G Families:


It’s hard to believe that June is now upon us, and we’re mere days away from graduation and the end of the 2022-2023 school year! This week we had a wonderful “moving up” day for our rising 6th graders, who spent the day being mentored and toured around by middle and high school students. Everyone seemed happy and it was fun to see the elementary students here! On Tuesday we were visited by Vermont Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman, who addressed the students in our morning zoom meeting and visited in person with a variety of high school students in the library to answer questions afterwards. On Wednesday, we had our Project-Based Learning Showcase, where as a school community, we watched puppet shows and a rock band performance before visiting tables where students could describe their experiences with the PBL they engaged with, and in many cases see the finished products. Truly a celebratory week!


Bob Thibault

Principal


Coming Events:


  • Sunday, June 4 - Hats Off Performance (Dutton)

  • Tuesday, June 6 - Last day of school for Seniors!

  • SENIOR WEEK INFORMATION

  • 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)


Please check our calendar for more events and information.


Thank you Mr. Luis Vargas: West River Valley Thrives Presents Second Annual Youth Ally Award:

Mr. Luis Vargas accepted the 2023 Youth Ally Award at a student assembly on May 15th, 2023.

Educator Mr. Luis Vargas is the 2023 West River Valley Thrives (Thrives) Youth Ally Award recipient! Thrives launched the Youth Ally Award last year to recognize caring adults in our community and how they support youth. Luis works at Leland and Gray as the school's Student Assistance Professional, Varsity Basketball Coach, Middle School Afterschool Coordinator, and much more. Students, staff, and community members had a lot to say about Luis: As a Basketball Coach, Luis commands dedication, hard work and commitment from his players. His student athletes admire and respect him. He has a kind, compassionate demeanor. He builds great relationships with students. They will seek him out to chat or discuss something that is troubling them. Luis has a great sense of humor and likes to have fun with the kids. For Thrives, a Youth Ally is:

  • Someone who shows up for youth where they’re at - in school, after-school, at special events, and in the towns where they live.
  • Someone who helps youth amplify their voices by providing them with opportunities to explore current issues/events and to advocate for those they are passionate about.
  • Someone who can and does speak to the needs of and challenges youth face today, when they are not present to speak for themselves.
Luis exemplifies these qualities and more. The West River Valley and Leland & Gray are fortunate to have a plethora of youth allies. Over the years Thrives has witnessed Luis’ dedication to all students and helping them grow into their authentic selves. We are glad to have the opportunity to formally recognize his work.





Midde School Summer Camp:



Registration Link
https://forms.gle/ykkMtfALTLe2Epc67

For more information email:

Yearbooks & Yearbook Ads:

It's that time of year.....order your yearbooks!! Use this link to order! 

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



Message to Parents:




June Lunch Menu:



Summer Baseball/Softball Camp:





L&G Co-Curricular Calendar:

Co-Curricular Calendar


School Calendar:



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.

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 and we can let them know options of what we need help with and the times that are associated with those tasks. 

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.org

COMMUNITY



RTU Spring/Summer Program:



Opportunities for Students:

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


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.

W&B Property Management:



Summer Camp:





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/youth-camps-at-vermont-state/


Scholarships Available for Junior Golf Camps:

The Brattleboro Country Club Women’s Golf Association sponsors a scholarship program for golf camps using proceeds from redeemable bottles and cans collected at the Club and in our homes. In the first 2 years of our program, we have provided 3 scholarships on a first come, first serve basis. We hope to increase this amount as the program grows. Golf is a great way for kids to get outdoor exercise in a safe and fun environment. This summer BCC will offer 3 full and half-day Junior golf camps; June 26-30, July 17-21 & Aug. 7-11, 2023. We are looking for girls and boys ages 6-16 who might not be able to afford the camps. To learn more about PGA Junior Golf Camps, click here or contact BCC Golf Pro Michael Zaranak at 802-257-7380. Here is a link to a video from last summer’s camp. Click here to learn more about why golf is good for kids. For more information about our scholarships, contact Betsy Whittaker at betsyw94@gmail.com. Interested in helping? Drop off redeemable bottles and cans at either of Brattleboro’s recycling centers. Tell the staff to credit the proceeds to the BCC Women’s Golf Association. (The school is conveying this information to parents since we assume that those persons interested will avail themselves of the opportunity. The school is neither endorsing the activity nor discouraging participation.)

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