SCHOOL INFO
November 17, 2023
Mean Girls the Musical
Great job to the Mean Girls Cast and Crew for such a fun performance last weekend! The work they put into their rehearsals allowed them to shine for multiple sold out shows!
Spaghetti Dinner Tonight!
Tonight is the night for a delicious dinner hosted by The Junior Class from 5:30 - 7:30. Entrance is by donation, and there will be lots of tasty food, a 50/50 raffle, and door prizes!
Report Cards in Alma training for Parents
On Tuesday, December 5th from 6pm-7pm we will be holding training sessions for parents to get a better understanding of how to read report cards in Alma. A representative from the IT Department will also be available at this time to help answer any questions about how to access the information. If you would like to come it is recommended that you arrive with a device you would use to view Alma, this could be a laptop, cell phone, or ipad.
8th Grade History Field Trip
On Friday, December 1st, 8th Grade students in Keighan Eaker's history class will travel to Historic Deerfield in Massachusetts. This community is a well-preserved, historic town complete with a 1 room schoolhouse. The curators of Deerfield have planned a new place-based learning experience for our kids. Our program is called POCUMTUCK HOMELANDS AND ENGLISH HOME LOTS. In this program, students explore contrasting concepts of land held by Indigenous people and English colonists. Students will have a hands-on exercise with reproduction objects important to both Indigenous Pocumtuck people and English colonists. Permission slips and admission are due by November 30th.
Picture Retake day is Tuesday 12/5
Retake day is for new students and staff members, transfer students, or for anyone who may have missed the initial picture day, OR for anyone who was unhappy with their original picture and would like to give it another try. If a student would like the retake photo to replace the original photo, please have the student return the original picture package to the photographer on picture day. We will replace the original package at no additional cost.
If this is the first time being photographed, just have the student/staff go to the camera and we’ll create a proof for them that will be sent to the school (and/or to their family email if we have that information). These proofs will be delivered approx. 4 weeks after picture day. An order code will be on the proof along with ordering instructions.
NEASC Survey
In preparation for the upcoming Self-Reflection that Leland & Gray Union Middle High School will be completing as part of the NEASC Accreditation process, all students, families, and faculty members will complete surveys designed to provide our school with important feedback on our work. We hope to learn more about what is working well for our students and identify areas for growth and improvement. Every student will be able to complete a similar survey during the school day.
Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey: Leland & Gray Union Middle High School Family Survey
The survey will take around ten minutes to complete. The data is confidential and run by the NEASC organization.
Part-Time Drivers Needed
Windham Central Supervisory Union's Student Services Department is seeking part-time drivers to sub for our current drivers. Candidates must have a valid license and be in good standing with the VT Dept of Motor Vehicles, have a clear background check and fingerprinting. Subs would use the Supervisory Union's passenger vehicles. Please reach out to Penny at transportation@windhamcentral.org or (802) 275-2667 if you would like more information or wish to apply.
Booster Club Holiday Store
The Booster Club Holiday Store is almost closed! Purchases will need to be made by 11/19.
https://lelandgrey-holiday23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
After School Program
Leland & Gray Union Middle and High School has after school clubs available to youth in grades 6th - 8th. The program features clubs that vary each session, giving students the opportunity to join activities that match their interests. Middle school is a time to explore interests and get involved! Joining clubs and out-of-school time activities is a natural extension of the school day. Each club is led by an activity coach or club advisor. Each club will also have goals and outcomes each session, such as (but not limited to): games, competitions, contests, showcase events, performances or service projects. Our after school clubs session #2 will begin Monday, November 27th and run until January 12th. The clubs will run from 2:45pm - 4:30pm on their respective days with a light snack provided. Please note, there WILL BE late buses available. Students being picked up, will need to be picked up no later than 4:30pm. Also, there will be NO late buses on Wednesdays!!
The clubs being offered to all Leland & Gray middle school students are:
Hey Help! / Homework Club - with Jenna Webb & Kathy Martin (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday): Hey Help! is a program designed to provide a place for a certified teacher to help your child to get a start on and help with their daily homework and class material. All students who have homework and/or need extra help are welcome to attend. All students are expected to come to the club with all homework materials and a book to read.
Open Studio Club - with Paula Rasanen (Wednesday): A student-led opportunity to explore art and music. Students are invited to bring lyrics and chords for songs they would like to learn, or they can create their own music. Available materials include piano, ukulele, guitar, Garageband recording software, percussive instruments, and studio art supplies such as acrylic and watercolor paints. Students can experiment with learning and recording songs, creating instruments out of found objects, learning basic ukulele chords, and more!
Junior Iron Chef - with Chef Jake Gallogly (Thursday): Do you have what it takes to be an iron chef? Learn how to cook like the pros with Chef Jake every Thursday. Work in teams of up to 4 people to create and perfect an original recipe in order to compete in the VT JUNIOR IRON CHEF competition in Essex Junction, VT. Jr. Iron Chef is a statewide culinary competition organized by Vermont FEED Challenging teams of M/HS students to engage in improving their own health and the health of their community by creating nutritious, local dishes to inspire school meal programs.
Cultural Exploration Club - with Jessa Harger (Monday, Tuesday & Friday): Each week the club will plan an International Quiz Booth to be run during lunches on Fridays. Students will come up with a new quiz topic each week, write the quiz and decorate the IQB bulletin board with quiz clues. On Fridays (when the club meets) students will grade quizzes and prepare the winners announcements for assemblies. Students will have the chance to host the booth, make announcements w quiz clues and winner results during the morning announcements and / or assembly. This is a great opportunity for kids that are interested in geography, social studies, travel and adventure.
Arts & Craft Club- with Keighan Eaker & Marina Mavroleon-Folsom (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday): Projects and art for students to express themselves and promote creativity.This includes acrylic paint, stretched canvases, brushes, aprons, cups, sponges, Q-tips, anything else they may need and more… All you have to do is show up, socialize, and have fun. Our after school art and crafts club is perfect for all ages and no other materials are needed!
Weight Training / Fitness Club - with Luis Vargas & Gideon Cavallo (Monday, Wednesday & Friday): Enjoy a comfortable and confident workout space and meet others with the same goals. Get motivated by fusing music, movement, science, light weight training and lots of fun! Build muscle and get stronger in our lightly equipped Rebel Nation weight room. Enjoy low impact activities for strength building. Use the power of your body weight and gravity to reach your fitness goals.
Lego Builders Club with Luis Vargas (Tuesday & Thursday): Lego building is an opportunity for students to socialize and have fun together. The club will teach students various soft skills that will shape the way that they work and interact with others including, creative thinking, teamwork, communication, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
ENROLLMENT - Any middle school aged student attending Leland and Gray is eligible to attend the school’s ASC. Parents or legal guardians must register their child or children by completing a registration form. If there are any address/contact information changes, the parent/legal guardian of the participating student must notify ASC staff of changes.
REGISTRATION- To register your child for after school programs please complete the form linked below. Students need to be registered in order to participate in after school clubs. Please click on the Registration Form.
FEES & PAYMENTS - ASC is completely free of charge.
ATTENDANCE - Any student checked out of school early may not return to the school’s campus that day for the purpose of attending ASC.
PROGRAM TIMES - ASC begins at the time of the school’s dismissal and extends until 4:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided at 2:45p - 3:05p. Please let us know if there’s a food allergy and we’ll accommodate your child’s needs.
STUDENT PICK-UP - There will be late bus transportation services at this time. Only persons approved and designated by the parent in the students registration form will be allowed to sign out/pick up your child-this is for the protection of your child! Students may be withdrawn from the program upon a third late pick-up. All parents/legal guardians are encouraged to have an emergency backup person in order to avoid these types of situations.
SAFETY- To ensure the safety and security of all students in ASC, a program safety plan is reviewed and utilized on an annual basis. ASC coordinators are authorized to contact the appropriate law enforcement agency should an emergency occur which threatens the welfare of a child.
DISCIPLINE - ASC is a support program and your child is expected to behave properly. Students must comply with the discipline policies laid out in the L&G Student/Parent Handbook and Discipline Code and the individual school discipline policy. Inappropriate/disruptive behavior may result in suspension or withdrawal of your child. In order to make this a positive experience for all who attend, inappropriate and disruptive behaviors will not be tolerated. If a student is inappropriate and/or disruptive, the following procedures will occur:
- First time - Parents/Guardians will receive a phone call from their club teacher.
- Second time - Parents/Guardians will receive a phone call and a final warning letter/email from their club teacher.
- Third time - Parents/Guardians will receive a letter/email dismissing their child from the club for the remainder of the school year.
SUSPENSION/WITHDRAWALS - Students will be suspended or withdrawn from ASC for the following reasons:
(a) Excessive late pickup (3X)
(b) Discipline problems (3X)
INCLEMENT WEATHER - If school is closed or dismissed early due to inclement weather (or any other reason), the school’s ASC will also close for the day. In such a case, the school will follow the instructions you have provided regarding school closing or early dismissal. ASC personnel will be responsible for any further parent/legal guardian contacts for the pick-ups of ASC students. Parents/legal guardians should also note that designated ASC personnel will remain at the school during such a closing to ensure all students have been picked up by the parent/legal guardian or authorized designee. *
LATE BUS SCHEDULE
Bus will leave Leland & Gray at 4:30p.m. (ish)
West Townshend Country Store
Tony’s Lane (across from the intersection of Route 100/Route 30)
West River Provisions
Bus will turn around at Jamaica Fire Station
Legion Road in Newfane, VT
Center of Newfane (bank and/or town offices)
NewBrook Elementary School
Bus returns to the bus yard
**Parents/guardians, if you have any questions regarding late buses please email transportationwestriver@gmail.com and they will answer questions as quickly as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at lvargas@windhamcentral.org or 802-365-7355 Ext. 129.
West River Valley Thrives Advisory Board
West River Valley Thrives is looking to add new members to our Advisory Board. Your voice is important and can help inform the work we do. The board meets once a month and supports Thrives in its mission to promote healthy lifestyles and communities. To learn more, contact Elisha Underwood at wrvtdirector@gmail.com, or stop by during the upcoming Open House (see invitation below).
West River Valley Thrives
RTU After Thanksgiving Break
GRADE 6- Meeting/ event #3 Tuesday Nov 28th 2:45-4:15 in Room C-3 with Jake Gallogly
GRADE 8- Meeting/ event #3 Tuesday Nov 28th 4:30-6:00 in Room A-10 with Beth Wells and Cory Stark
Grade 10- Meeting / event #3 Thursday, Nov 30th 3:00-4:30 in Room B-16 with Kevin Burke and Kristina Wright
Summer Rebels
6th Grade Rebel Report
For more detailed information on what the 6th graders are doing, take a moment to read the Rebel Report.
Important Dates
Friday, November 17th - Spaghetti Dinner - 5:30pm-7pm
Monday, November 20th - Friday November 24th - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 28th - Grade 6 RTU - 2:45pm-4:15pm
Tuesday, November 28th - Grade 8 RTU - 4:30pm-6:00pm
Thursday, November 30th - Grade 10 RTU - 3:00pm-4:30pm
Thursday, November 30th - Fall Music Concert - 5pm-7pm
Tuesday, December 5th - Picture Retakes
Tuesday, December 5th - Alma Training for Parents - 6pm-7pm
November Lunch Menu
What is Title I?
Windham Central Supervisory Union (WCSU) receives federal funding to support schools throughout our SU, including Windham School. Title I funds are used to promote improved instruction for all students in our schools. For example, funding is used to provide professional development to all teachers, behavioral support for students, to provide academics and intervention programs, and for community and family engagement.
