SCHOOL INFO
April 19th, 2024
Sports Banquet
Inviting ALL high school student-athletes and their families to join us for our 1st annual Sports Awards Night on May 9, 2024 beginning at 6:00pm. Please see the attached invitation for further details. You won't want to miss our Keynote Speaker, Cy Young Award Winner speaking @ 7:00pm. Any questions, please reach out to Tammy Claussen at my email address: tclaussen@windhamcentral.org
Fundraiser for Class of 2025
The Junior class is selling Little Caesars pizza kits during the month of April. Please see any junior to purchase a kit. The kits will be delivered directly to your house.
Vermont Tobacco Control Youth Leadership Council
The Vermont Tobacco Control Youth Leadership Council is accepting student applications for 2024-2025. This is a new youth leadership opportunity designed to bring the voices of youth grades 6 - 12 to the forefront of tobacco prevention efforts in Vermont.
Council members will work alongside Vermont Department of Health staff to envision and create positive change in their schools and communities.
The 12 members selected to the council will receive expense reimbursement and stipends, not to exceed $1,400, for their time and participation.
Complete the application and email to liza.comiskey@vermont.gov by May 1, 2024.
CCV Free Summer Class
West River Valley Thrives
Youth Ally of the Year Award - Call For Nominations!
We are seeking nominations for our Third West River Valley Youth Ally of the Year Award. This award is intended to provide much-deserved recognition for all of the great work being done to support youth in the West River Valley. Research has shown that youth who receive support from the adults in their community are more likely to live happier and healthier lives. We need your help identifying and honoring those caring adults who are supporting our youth!
Who can be nominated? There are two criteria for nominations:
The Nominee must live in Windham County.
The Nominee must have been involved in initiatives having a positive impact on youth in the West River Valley (defined as Newfane, Brookline, Windham, Jamaica, Townshend, Wardsboro, Marlboro and their surrounding hamlets) in 2023/2024.
Top nominees will be recognized for their work on Thrives’ website and social media, and the winner will be honored at a recognition ceremony and featured in a press release.
We will be reviewing nominations on a rolling basis, and will announce the recipient in May 2024. Nominations must be submitted by April 22, 2024 via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqus70XcnNSgs6xDLzETW3gfF7JagnK2V5bRsQbeaGOjfOLA/viewform
or QR Code:
So go ahead and nominate your favorite teacher, youth pastor, scout leader, or other community member! Please note that Thrives will not be accepting self-nominations at this time.
Community Hope and Action
You may or may not remember Community Hope and Action - the grassroots, volunteer-led, non-profit organization with the goal of bringing people together for fun, community, and entertainment. With the group currently inactive, your input is needed to help shape how the organization is re-envisioned and to provide ideas for what type of events and activities community members want to attend.
Let’s see what we can create together!
Provide your input here: https://forms.gle/NBeFCEqdaMaSsqps8
Learn more about Community Hope and Action: https://wrvthrives.org/bringing-back-community-hope-action/
Second Round of Dental in May
Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School is participating in the 802 Smiles Network, which promotes dental health programs in schools throughout Vermont. This means your child is eligible for a FREE dental screening and may be eligible to receive preventive dental services at no cost to you. All you have to do is complete the Consent Form (one per student).
You DO NOT need to fill out another consent form if your child participated in November, 2023.
Leland & Gray’s registered dental hygienist can provide the following free services:
Dental Screening (simplified dental check-up)
Fluoride Varnish (brush-on liquid that can help prevent cavities)
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) (brush-on combination of silver and fluoride that can help stop cavities from getting bigger)
You can find information on the differences between varnish, sealant, and SDF here.
If you choose to participate, after your child is screened you will receive a follow-up letter explaining the services provided to your child and whether or not they recommend additional treatment.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact L&G’s nurse, Jorda Daigneault, or L&G’s School Social Worker, Alicia Carey.
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
April 22nd - April 26th - Vacation Week - No School
May 9th - Sports Banquet - 6PM
May 15th - Summer Rebels Parents Meeting - 6pm-7pm
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