Friday Notes 11/2/18

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SCHOOL INFO:

School Calendar:

Please make sure to check out the Leland & Gray school calendar.  It differs from the District calendar because of professional development days for our faculty.   The full calendar can be found here.

Winter Clothing Drive:

 The  National Honor Society will be collecting warm winter clothing in good condition from now until Thanksgiving. Donations of jackets, snow pants, sweaters, sweatshirts, gloves/mittens, boots, and hats are happily accepted! Please place your donated items in collection bins on A level in A-3 (Ms. Matson's room) or on B level in B-4 (Ms. Doty's room). Donations will be used to stock "The Thrifty Rebel." Thanks! 

Fall Musical:

Late Bus Calendar:

The late bus schedule can be found here.  Please note the bus will only run south this year. 

ATHLETICS:

Fall Sports Banquet:

POT LUCK-Bring your favorite dish!

Thursday, November 8th at 6pm

L&G Main Gym

Winter Sports Registration:

 Is now open on the L&G website:

www.lelandandgray.org

Click on Co-curricular activities

Click on Athletics

Go to: Click here for online Forms and Submittal

Register under 2018-2019 Winter Athletics

L&G Booster Club Under Armour Gear Store:

We are a few items short of meeting are required numbers to place an order. Please checkout the cool L&G Under Armour gear ready to order!

Leland and Gray Under Armour online Store....Get you Rebel Gear!

https://lelandandgrayhs.itemorder.com  

The store is open until 10/31/18!

No Weight Lifting:

No Weight Lifting November 5th - 9th.

Important Update:

All practices and games will be listed on our Events and Activities Calendar which is on the L&G website under Calendars.
http://lelandandgray.org/index.php/co-curricular-calendar

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Community service is now a graduation requirement starting with the Class of 2019. All information can be found here: https://sites.google.com/lelandandgray.org/communityservice

Please e-mail any community service opportunities to Terry Davison Berger <tdavison-berger@lelandandgray.org>

Community Service Opportunities:

1. West Townshend Country Store is looking for volunteers on Friday Pizza nights.  Please see Terry for more information.

2. Community, Hope and Action is looking for students who would like to join their committee.  They would also like volunteers for the monthly events they host.  Please see Terry for more information

3. Laura Richardson is looking for student volunteers to assist her with the Townshend Holiday Toy Drive.  If you are interested, please email her at roses41luckywind@gmail.com

3 Generation Collaboration Community Service Opportunities:

New community service opportunities with 3 Generations Collaboration are always being posted at www.team3gc.org

Also, visit the link to learn about Build Your Own Service.

Grant for Students:

www.WaysToHelp.org  invites high school students to apply for grants to fund their community service ideas across any one of 16 issue areas in four categories:
The Environment: global warming, clean water, land preservation, and recycling; Democracy and Equality: education and development, gender equality, homelessness and poverty, and financial well-being; Health: HIV/AIDS, cancer/smoking, organ and blood donation, and general fitness;  Community Issues: drug/alcohol abuse, crime prevention, animal welfare, and senior care.
Applicants should summarize in 5,000 characters or less how the project will involve others, who it will help, what effect it is expected to have, when it will start, and how the funds will be used. Deadline: Rolling.

L&G students are welcome to contact 3 Generations Collaboration if they need a local collaborating organization for their project. Please note, you should first check with your school's community service coordinator to make sure your project will qualify for service hours credit.

WEST RIVER VALLEY THRIVES:

Community Hope and Action Presents:

Free Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner and Concert

Come out to the Townshend Town Hall on Saturday, November 17th to enjoy a community Thanksgiving dinner, followed by a musical performance by Dan Fontaine. This is a potluck event, so everyone is welcome to bring their favorite Thanksgiving meal, side, or dessert to share with their friends, family, and neighbors, old and new.  Dinner will be from 5-6 PM and music will be from 6-8 PM. 

We look forward to sharing a holiday meal with you!

REGISTER FOR OUR UPCOMING... FREE Webinar: Hiding in Plain Sight Tuesday, November 13, 2018 2pm-3pm ET Unfortunately, teens often exhibit some of the riskiest behavior when compared to other age groups. Drug and alcohol use is even further accentuated with peer pressure and the ideation that drugs are becoming decriminalized. In addition to their perception of illegal activity, there are also new technological advancements in the drug and alcohol world, which makes detection by others much harder. This course is designed to educate parents and those working with youth about current drug trends.   Presenter:  Robert Purdy - Kentucky State Trooper

Register Now If you have trouble following the registration button, copy and paste the following link into the address bar to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/689319417570994178?mc_cid=0a64b44c8d&mc_eid=bcab6577b4

*Please note: Once you've registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you are registered and are unable to attend the live event you will receive a recording of the webinar the following day.

COMMUNITY:

UMATTER Suicide Prevention Awareness:

3 vs 3 Basketball Tournament:

Friday Notes 10-26-18

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Please also add fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org to your contact list so the mailing doesn't end up in your spam folder. Thank you.

SCHOOL INFO:

School Calendar:

Please make sure to check out the Leland & Gray school calendar.  It differs from the District calendar because of professional development days for our faculty.   The full calendar can be found here.

Refuse to Use Meeting:

Refuse to Use Student Meetings Monday Oct 29 in L&G Library
Grades 7 &  8 (after school) 3 pm-4:15 pm
Grades 9 & 10 (evening) 6 pm - 7:15 pm

Winter Clothing Drive:

 The  National Honor Society will be collecting warm winter clothing in good condition from now until Thanksgiving. Donations of jackets, snow pants, sweaters, sweatshirts, gloves/mittens, boots, and hats are happily accepted! Please place your donated items in collection bins on A level in A-3 (Ms. Matson's room) or on B level in B-4 (Ms. Doty's room). Donations will be used to stock "The Thrifty Rebel." Thanks! 

Lunch Promotions:

Pizza Meal promotion: When a pizza meal is purchased Monday through Thursday, student will receive a coupon to enter their name into a drawing that will take place on Thursday after the lunch service. Winner will receive a Whole Pizza on Friday with toppings of their choice.We will draw two winner's, One Middle School and One High School.

Pasta Station: Also some exciting news that we will start a new offering on November 5th of a Pasta station on a daily basis. We will offer a meat sauce and a marinara sauce.

We will also be adding deli sandwiches made on Wheat Bread as I had a student request Bread instead of Wraps, grinder rolls.

We have a lot of choices happening in the cafeteria and would love to see you all in the cafeteria.

Middle School Halloween Dance: 

****Location has been changed to the Town Hall****

Title Funding:

Attention Parents and Guardians:

This note is to inform you that Leland and Gray Union Middle and High School is the recipient of Title funding which is used to provide teachers with a variety of professional development opportunities and to provide students with intervention and enrichment programs.  The funding also allows for implementation of in-school professional development, coaching for grades 7-12 teachers, training for teacher mentors, tutoring and overall support for intervention and best practices.

Fall Musical:

It's not too late to be involved in our fall musical The Pajama Game! Perhaps you want to be a techie or learn how to make props? See Ms. Rowan or Ms. DeBisschop for more details!

Performances will be Nov 9-11.

Late Bus Calendar:

The late bus schedule can be found here.  Please note the bus will only run south this year. 

ATHLETICS:

D3 Vermont State Soccer Quarterfinals:

BV Soccer vs Peoples Academy 
Today 10/26/18 at Leland and Gray 3pm  

L&G Booster Club Under Armour Gear Store:

We are a few items short of meeting are required numbers to place an order. Please checkout the cool L&G Under Armour gear ready to order!

Leland and Gray Under Armour online Store....Get you Rebel Gear!

https://lelandandgrayhs.itemorder.com  

The store is open until 10/31/18!

No Weight Lifting:

No Weight Lifting November 5th - 9th.

Important Update:

All practices and games will be listed on our Events and Activities Calendar which is on the L&G website under Calendars.
http://lelandandgray.org/index.php/co-curricular-calendar

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Community service is now a graduation requirement starting with the Class of 2019. All information can be found here: https://sites.google.com/lelandandgray.org/communityservice

Please e-mail any community service opportunities to Terry Davison Berger <tdavison-berger@lelandandgray.org>

Community Service Opportunities:

1. West Townshend Country Store is looking for volunteers on Friday Pizza nights.  Please see Terry for more information.

2. Community, Hope and Action is looking for students who would like to join their committee.  They would also like volunteers for the monthly events they host.  Please see Terry for more information

3. Laura Richardson is looking for student volunteers to assist her with the Townshend Holiday Toy Drive.  If you are interested, please email her at roses41luckywind@gmail.com

3 Generation Collaboration Community Service Opportunities:

New community service opportunities with 3 Generations Collaboration are always being posted at www.team3gc.org

Also, visit the link to learn about Build Your Own Service.

WEST RIVER VALLEY THRIVES:

Dear Parents,

If you missed the September 26th expert panel presentations and community Q&A at Dutton Gym on Youth and the Impact of Vermont’s Marijuana Law, you may now view it in its entirety on West River Valley Thrives' YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2m7WgHjBKU, or through our latest blog post on our website at http://wrvthrives.com/blog/. The same content will be available through BCTV’s scheduled programming, so if you watch Brattleboro Community Television, keep an eye out for this presentation.

A shorter snippet taken from this 1 1/2 hour presentation and Q&A is a six-minute segment of Kurt White's presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XQNa4vH7_Y - that he posted on cortalks.org. Kurt is the Director of Ambulatory Services at the Brattleboro Retreat.

For questions, comments, feedback, or to volunteer with West River Valley Thrives, reach out to us here:

Steve Tavella / Director: wrvtdirector@gmail.com

Nick Plante / Project Coordinator: wrvthrives@gmail.com

Web: www.wrvthrives.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westrivervalleythrives/

Phone: 802-365-4700


Address: P.O. Box 37, Townshend, VT 05353

COMMUNITY:

UMATTER Suicide Prevention Awareness:

3 vs 3 Basketball Tournament:

Friday Notes 10-19-18

If you are not receiving Friday Notes by email and would like to or if you would like to be removed from the Friday Notes email list, please email  fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org 
Please also add fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org to your contact list so the mailing doesn't end up in your spam folder. Thank you.

SCHOOL INFO:

School Calendar:

Please make sure to check out the Leland & Gray school calendar.  It differs from the District calendar because of professional development days for our faculty.   The full calendar can be found here.

Spain Trip Meeting:

There will be a meeting next Wednesday, October 24, at 6:30, in room B2 for students in grades 10 - 12, and a parent/guardian, to discuss the L&G trip to Spain during the February vacation.  

 

Lunch Promotions:

Pizza Meal promotion: When a pizza meal is purchased Monday through Thursday, student will receive a coupon to enter their name into a drawing that will take place on Thursday after the lunch service. Winner will receive a Whole Pizza on Friday with toppings of their choice.We will draw two winner's, One Middle School and One High School.

Pasta Station: Also some exciting news that we will start a new offering on November 5th of a Pasta station on a daily basis. We will offer a meat sauce and a marinara sauce.

We will also be adding deli sandwiches made on Wheat Bread as I had a student request Bread instead of Wraps, grinder rolls.

We have a lot of choices happening in the cafeteria and would love to see you all in the cafeteria.

Middle School Halloween Dance:

 

Refuse To Use 2019:

The fee for a Refuse to Use pass is $50.00.  West River Valley Thrives
is generously subsidizing the fee.  West River Valley Thrives has
funding that allows the first 80 L&G students to purchase a RTU pass
for $35.00.

Payment of the  $35.00 subsidized fee can be made in CASH or with a
CHECK made out to West River Valley Thrives.

Payment must be dropped off at the West River Valley Thrives office at
Leland and Gray.

All registrations after October 12, 2018 will incur a $10.00 late fee.-

Scholarships are available.  See West River Valley Thrives for a
scholarship application.

Register at:

https://thecollaborative.wufoo.com/forms/mccdcad0389nn8/

Title Funding:

Attention Parents and Guardians:

This note is to inform you that Leland and Gray Union Middle and High School is the recipient of Title funding which is used to provide teachers with a variety of professional development opportunities and to provide students with intervention and enrichment programs.  The funding also allows for implementation of in-school professional development, coaching for grades 7-12 teachers, training for teacher mentors, tutoring and overall support for intervention and best practices.

Fall Musical:

It's not too late to be involved in our fall musical The Pajama Game! Perhaps you want to be a techie or learn how to make props? See Ms. Rowan or Ms. DeBisschop for more details!

Performances will be Nov 9-11.

Blood Drive at L&G:

There will be a blood drive at Leland and Gray on Friday, October 26th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. You can find guidelines on who can donate (age and weight restrictions) and  schedule an appointment online at https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements.html. Contact Susan Jones at sjones@lelandandgray.org, if you have any questions.

Late Bus Calendar:

The late bus schedule can be found here.  Please note the bus will only run south this year. 

ATHLETICS:

L&G Booster Club Under Armour Gear Store:

Hello Rebel Nation!

The Leland and Gray Athletic Department is very excited to partner with Graphic Edge (Rutland, VT) and Under Armour to supply our school and  community with Leland and Gray Under Armour gear at a reduced price!

I have provided the link below with the items that will be available this fall to order.

https://lelandandgrayhs.itemorder.com

Please let me know if you have nay questions. The store will change periodically throughout the school year with new apparel.

Important Update:

All practices and games will be listed on our Events and Activities Calendar which is on the L&G website under Calendars.
http://lelandandgray.org/index.php/co-curricular-calendar

HEALTH OFFICE:

Nurse's Notes:

We are rolling out the Dental Wellness Program in collaboration with West River Family Dental.  Information should be mailed by the end of the month, but you can contact me if urgent care is needed.  This program is run regardless of insurance and ability to pay with thanks to the Stratton Foundation.  Please reach out if assistance is needed for insurance or dental care.  

Also, there are several families that have yet to complete their "annual health questionnaire".  These are very important for me to be able to safely and effectively treat your child, both in an emergency, and for day to day ailments.  Please return these forms ASAP.

Thank you all!  Looking forward to a healthy year!

Lauren Shockley, RN BSN

School Nurse

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Community service is now a graduation requirement starting with the Class of 2019. All information can be found here: https://sites.google.com/lelandandgray.org/communityservice

Please e-mail any community service opportunities to Terry Davison Berger <tdavison-berger@lelandandgray.org>

Community Service Opportunities:

1. West Townshend Country Store is looking for volunteers on Friday Pizza nights.  Please see Terry for more information.

2. Community, Hope and Action is looking for students who would like to join their committee.  They would also like volunteers for the monthly events they host.  Please see Terry for more information

3. Laura Richardson is looking for student volunteers to assist her with the Townshend Holiday Toy Drive.  If you are interested, please email her at roses41luckywind@gmail.com

3 Generation Collaboration Community Service Opportunities:

New community service opportunities with 3 Generations Collaboration are always being posted at www.team3gc.org

Also, visit the link to learn about Build Your Own Service.

WEST RIVER VALLEY THRIVES:

The Commons interviews WRVT's Rolf Parker and L&G  Student Intern Olivia, Moore to talk about e-cigarettes, Juuls, and eBay and their efforts against youth addiction.

Read the article at: 

http://www.commonsnews.org/site/sitenext/story.php?articleno=29173&page=1

Also, read our featured article in the October 10, 2018 edition of The Commons detailing the informative panel presentation and community discussion on Youth and the Impact of Vermont's Marijuana Law. Some of our presenters included Windham County Senator Rebecca Balint, Director of Ambulatory Services at the Brattleboro Retreat, Kurt White, Sgt. Ryan Wood of the Vermont State Police, and Director of Clinical Services at Youth Services, Heather Smith (https://www.reformer.com/stories/youth-services-provides-substance-abuse-treatment-counseling,545043), to name a few of our very talented and informed panelists.

Read the article online here: http://www.commonsnews.org/site/sitenext/story.php?articleno=29148&fbclid=IwAR1fdos3QyYTe_BQNIGlWq3m1ur7NY-jtzxjhJKWoIqu9uX46dN5PTJULlI

COMMUNITY:

UMATTER Suicide Prevention Awareness:

Dash to the Dam 5K:

In-Sight Classes:

We're excited to announce our Fall classes at In-Sight! Classes begin the week of October 8th at our 45 Flat Street location in Brattleboro. As always, we allow families to pledge what they can for class fees and we provide all equipment needed for the duration.

3 vs 3 Basketball Tournament:

Friday Notes 9-28-18

If you are not receiving Friday Notes by email and would like to or if you would like to be removed from the Friday Notes email list, please email  fridaynotes@lelandandgray.org 
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SCHOOL INFO:

Early Release 10/10/18:

Our next Early Release day (10/10) will release at 12:15pm instead of 11:30, due to PSATs for 10th and 11th graders.  Buses will run at 12:15 so expect slightly later arrival times at home.

School Calendar:

Please make sure to check out the Leland & Gray school calendar.  It differs from the District calendar because of professional development days for our faculty.   The full calendar can be found here.

Middle School Jazz Band Starts Wednesday 10/3:

The Leland and Gray Middle School Jazz Band will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, October 3rd from 2:45 to 3:30pm.  All middle school band students are invited to attend the first rehearsal. Any students playing a fall, winter or spring sport will be excused from practice during the Wednesday Jazz Rehearsals until 3:30. At that time they will dress and head to their respective practice for the rest of the afternoon.

The Middle School Jazz Band plays very fun music from varied styles and genres.  Every music student is encouraged to join!

School Safety Information:

Leland & Gray Community:

The safety of our school community is our priority.  We have increased various safety measures throughout the school and are working on improving our communication with families around what to do in the event of an emergency.  This video discusses the roles and responsibilities parents can play during a crisis.  We would greatly appreciate you taking the time to view this video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Oj1Cwrj2u0&feature=youtu.be 

Women Can Do Conference:

All females and female-identifying students in grades 9-12 are invited to attend the "Women Can Do" conference on Thursday, October 11, 2018. The conference is held at Vermont Technical College in Randolph, VT. 

Participants attend hands-on workshops that promote STEM and Trades careers. such as: Computers and Communication, Engineering and Manufacturing, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Medicine and Health, Professional and Life Skills, Science and Natural Resources and Skilled Trades.

See Mrs. Jones for a registration form and for more information. The cost per student is $5.00 (if we will be travel with the Career Center students or $25 if we drive up separately) 

Spots are limited so register ASAP

Rocktoberfest:

All students and staff are invited to attend "ROCKTOBERFEST", an Outdoor Dance and Bonfire on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 7:00 - 10:00.

The evening takes place between the tennis courts and soccer field.  This is just one of two all-school events for all students in grades 7 - 12.

Admission is $5.00.  The L&G Booster's Club will be there selling food and drinks.  Music and light show to be provided by Peak Entertainment.

Classes with the highest percentage of attendance will receive spirit points.  Any questions please reach out to Tammy Claussen  221-2141

Refuse To Use 2019:

Refuse to Use Registration is OPEN

The fee for a Refuse to Use pass is $50.00.  West River Valley Thrives
is generously subsidizing the fee.  West River Valley Thrives has
funding that allows the first 80 L&G students to purchase a RTU pass
for $35.00.

Payment of the  $35.00 subsidized fee can be made in CASH or with a
CHECK made out to West River Valley Thrives.

Payment must be dropped off at the West River Valley Thrives office at
Leland and Gray.

All registrations after October 12, 2018 will incur a $10.00 late fee.-

Scholarships are available.  See West River Valley Thrives for a
scholarship application.

Register at:

https://thecollaborative.wufoo.com/forms/mccdcad0389nn8/

Fall Musical:

It's not too late to be involved in our fall musical The Pajama Game! Perhaps you want to be a techie or learn how to make props? See Ms. Rowan or Ms. DeBisschop for more details!

Performances will be Nov 9-11.

Blood Drive at L&G:

There will be a blood drive at Leland and Gray on Friday, October 26th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. You can find guidelines on who can donate (age and weight restrictions) and  schedule an appointment online at https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements.html. Contact Susan Jones at sjones@lelandandgray.org, if you have any questions.

Late Bus Calendar:

The late bus schedule can be found here.  Please note the bus will only run south this year. 

ATHLETICS:

L&G Booster Club Under Armour Gear Store:

Hello Rebel Nation!

The Leland and Gray Athletic Department is very excited to partner with Graphic Edge (Rutland, VT) and Under Armour to supply our school and  community with Leland and Gray Under Armour gear at a reduced price!

I have provided the link below with the items that will be available this fall to order.

https://lelandandgrayhs.itemorder.com

Please let me know if you have nay questions. The store will change periodically throughout the school year with new apparel.

Important Update:

All practices and games will be listed on our Events and Activities Calendar which is on the L&G website under Calendars.
http://lelandandgray.org/index.php/co-curricular-calendar

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Community service is now a graduation requirement starting with the Class of 2019. All information can be found here: https://sites.google.com/lelandandgray.org/communityservice

Please e-mail any community service opportunities to Terry Davison Berger <tdavison-berger@lelandandgray.org>

Community Service Opportunities:

1. West Townshend Country Store is looking for volunteers on Friday Pizza nights.  Please see Terry for more information.

2. Community, Hope and Action is looking for students who would like to join their committee.  They would also like volunteers for the monthly events they host.  Please see Terry for more information

3 Generation Collaboration Community Service Opportunities:

New community service opportunities with 3 Generations Collaboration are always being posted at www.team3gc.org

Also, visit the link to learn about Build Your Own Service.

COMMUNITY:

Leland & Gray Food Shelf:

Dear Families,
We still have some fresh produce from our own community garden thanks
to LEAF (L&G Environmental Action Force)--
a few bundles of kale, chard and carrots. Additionally, we have acorn and
delicata squash, gold potatoes, celery and apples. There is also a recipe
available for cooking kale or chard. Our school garden has more bounty to offer
and I will process it for you if you have a need. Just let me know by calling and 
leaving a message at 221-2183 or emailing me at sgunther-mohr@lelandandgray.org.
You can also access food by calling or emailing our school nurse, Lauren Shockley.

With thanks to a community member, I would like you to know that we were given 
some frozen pork and pork sausage.

Please come and take advantage of this season and its offerings if you are in need.

22nd Annual Source to Sea Cleanup:

When: September 29, 2018
Where: Dummerston Covered Bridge, Route 30, Dummerston
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Leader: Gloria Cristelli
Who: Anyone can join!
What: Keep our beautiful watersheds clean. Pick up trash along the West River. 
Here is more information:  www.ctriver.org/our-work/source-to-sea-cleanup/join-a-group/

Great opportunity for community service!

Contact Stephanie Nyzio if you need more information at snyzio@lelandandgray.org

Dash to the Dam 5K:

In-Sight Classes:

We're excited to announce our Fall classes at In-Sight! Classes begin the week of October 8th at our 45 Flat Street location in Brattleboro. As always, we allow families to pledge what they can for class fees and we provide all equipment needed for the duration.