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LONG TRAIL SCHOOL
1045 Kirby Hollow Rd
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 867-5717
LTS - E-News
August 15, 2019
CALENDAR
Communications Manager Chelley Tifft x190
2019-20 Academic Calendar
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
WED., AUG. 21
New Student Orientation Day
12:30 Dismissal, buses depart at 12:40 pm

THURS., AUG. 22
LTPA Parent Coffee Social 7:45 am
First day of school for all students
Buses depart at 5:00 pm
FRI., AUG. 23
12:30 Dismissal, buses depart at 12:40 pm
All School Decades Dance 6:30-8:30 pm
LTPA Parent Social 6:30-8:30 pm

FRI., AUG. 30
12:30 Dismissal, buses depart at 12:40 pm

MON., SEPT. 2
Labor Day - campus closed
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DEVELOPMENT
Director Courtney Callo x161

TRICK AND ALDERIGHI PERFORM BENEFIT CONCERT AT LONG TRAIL SCHOOL
Sunday, September 1  3:00 pm

On Sun., Sept. 1 at 3:00 pm, Long Trail School welcomes the award-winning husband and wife team Trick and Alderighi to its theater for a one-of-a-kind jazz piano concert.

Stephanie Trick, a leading exponent of stride piano, and Paolo Alderighi, one of ltaly's foremost jazz pianists, met at a piano festival in Switzerland in 2008. Three years later, they started to collaborate on a four-hands piano project dedicated to classic jazz, preparing arrangements of songs from the swing era, as well as drawing from the ragtime and blues repertoire. The husband and wife duo is known internationally, appearing in famous jazz festivals including Edinburgh, Switzerland, San Diego, and Milan.

Tickets are $35 for the show only or $100 for a ticket and pre-show Meet and Greet with Stephanie and Paolo.  Don’t miss out! All proceeds benefit the financial aid program at Long Trail School. Contact Director of Development Courtney Callo for more information.

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GREAT AND GRAND DAY 2019
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Each year LTS invites grandparents and great friends for classes, lunch and a peek at our world. The day provides a wonderful opportunity for students to show off their courses, their teachers and this terrific school. Grandparents and students' older friends (a favorite aunt, neighbor or community member) can see what a day at LTS is like and experience a little bit of our vibrant community of learning! 


Please let Communications Manager Chelley Tifft know if you would like an invitation sent to a grandparent or great family friend. 
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PARENT HELP NEEDED
The Development Office is hosting LTSmörgåsbord - an International Food Festival on Sat., Nov. 16.  Director of Development Courtney Callo is putting together a parent committee to help organize and run the event.  Proceeds benefit the Trailblazer Fund. Contact Director of Development Courtney Callo for more details if you are interested in helping out.
TRANSPORTATION
Director of Operations Dana Tifft x100

BUS ROUTES
Buses will run on Wed., Aug. 21 for New Student Orientation Day.  Please remember that school dismisses at 12:30 and buses will depart at 12:40 pm. Route sheets emailed last week have drop off times for 12:40 pm, 3:15 pm and 5:00 pm LTS departures.

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OUR BUS DRIVERS
Long Trail’s professional and friendly bus drivers know everyone by name on their four routes.  Sue Holden, Harry Roberts and Frank Sears drive morning and afternoon buses.  Tom Salmon and Laurie Wilson take turns driving the afternoon Mountain bus. Harry also drives the early bus to the Manchester Community Library.
 








ACADEMICS
Dean Mary Ellen Mega x203

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION DAY
Wednesday, August 21

New Student Orientation Day is required for all incoming students. Buses will run in the morning and will depart at 12:40 pm.  Students will receive a paper copy of their schedule, choose their lockers/cubbies, review school policies and procedures, follow an amended class schedule and get to know the school.  Lunch will be provided by the Student Life office.

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COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING
Director Scott Magrath x156
FALL SAT AND ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINES
The SAT will be offered on August 24, October 5, November 2 and December 7. The registration deadline for August has passed but students can register for the October, November, and December test dates. The respective regular registration deadlines are September 6, October 3, and November 8.  Long Trail is currently a test center for all of these test administrations.  To register for the SAT, please visit www.collegeboard.org

The ACT will be offered on September 14, October 26 and December 14.  The regular registration deadline for the September ACT is August 16.  The late registration deadline, with added fee, is August 30. The regular registration deadlines for October and December are September 20 and November 8, respectively. Long Trail is not an ACT test center but there are typically several local testing locations. To register for an ACT, please go to www.act.org  
ATHLETICS
Director Nikki Dexter x104
FALL ATHLETICS PRACTICES
Varsity preseason practices begin Thurs., Aug. 15. Practice schedules can be found on team pages.

On the first day of school, varsity and middle school practices begin running Monday through Thursday 3:15-4:45 and Friday 12:45 – 2:45.

No practices will be held on August 23 & 30 or October 11.

Athletes MUST attend a minimum of 10 solid practices before they are eligible to receive a uniform and compete for LTS.  All athletes must be dedicated and attend practices during the week, unless another arrangement is made ahead of time and for good reason(s).  For example, doctor appointments need to be scheduled way in advance.  In general, skipping practice for “simple” reasons will not be acceptable.

Team Pages
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR MOUNTAIN LION SPIRIT GEAR!
STUDENT LIFE & EXPERIENCES
CLASS OF 2020 START OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, August 20
  • 5:00 pm: Meeting in library - bring a baby picture or email it by Tuesday to Beth ​bbove@longtrailschool.org
  • 6:30 pm: Dinner in Whalen Common Room
  • 7:30 pm - Sleepover - bring swimsuits, sleeping bags, overnight gear
Wednesday, August 21
  • 7:30 am: Be up and ready to greet new students
  • 8:00-8:30 am: Senior class student activity with new students
  • 8:40 am: Seniors who are not student council members can head home
Friday, August 23
  • 8:07: Extended morning meeting to introduce and celebrate our senior class!
STUDENT COUNCIL
New Student Orientation is Wed.,Aug. 21.  All Student Council members should report to LTS by 7:45 am to greet and guide new students. Please wear LTS gear or a red shirt. Buses are running, so you can catch it at your stop if needed.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 
Thursday, August 22

Students and faculty will have a fun-filled, action-packed day! After a morning of welcomes, locker assignments, advisory and an abbreviated class schedule, we will have a pizza lunch provided by the Student Life office. New students will be added to Color Teams followed by an afternoon of exciting activities where Color Team points will be earned. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting messy and a change of clothes. BUBBLE SOCCER participants MUST return a signed PERMISSION SLIP to his/her advisor. ​No student will be permitted to participate in bubble soccer without a signed permission slip. Hard copies can be picked up from Irene at the front desk on New Student Orientation Day.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25
The Dorset Running Festival is looking for volunteers to spend a fun day outside cheering on runners, biking around, or hiking on trails in Dorset and East Dorset. Earn community service hours and get a sweet hat! Groups can also earn donations to their clubs, teams or charities. Email Eliza at info@netrailruns.com for more information.

Click here to sign up!
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH
Long Trail strives to ensure that every student has access to a healthy lunch during the school day. Although we are not able to participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), we follow their guidelines and seek donors to help us provide lunch for those in need.

If your family has already applied for tuition assistance through TADS, you only need to request lunch assistance via email or in writing to Dean of Students Beth Bove, who will evaluate your information based on the national guidelines.

If you have not applied for financial aid through TADS, then you must complete and return to Dean of Students Beth Bove the application from the VT Agency of Education to prove eligibility. 

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LONG TRAIL PARENTS ASSOCIATION
LTPA@longtrailschool.org
WHAT WE DO
The Long Trail Parent Association’s (LTPA) goal is to support the school’s mission. This may include recruiting volunteers for a event, hosting enrichment events for students or parents, or raising funds for purchases outside of the school’s budget. Remember, all parents are members of the LTPA. 

STAY CONNECTED!
  • Come to a meeting.  The LTPA meets the 3rd Thursday of each month unless otherwise posted.  Meetings are listed on the LTS web calendar. Keep up to date with meeting notes here.
  • Join the LTS Parent Network group on Facebook.  Email LTPA Co-Presidents Cori Rail and Kim Wildman with your log-in email for Facebook and they will invite you to the LTS Parent Network group, which is a great way to be in touch with and get information from fellow parents. 
UPCOMING LTPA EVENTS
  • Thurs., Aug. 22 7:45-9:00 am (Library): Parent Coffee Social for all new and returning parents/guardians. Parents are invited to attend Morning Meeting, after which you may return to the library for more coffee and socializing.
  • Fri., Aug. 23 6:30-8:30 pm (PAC): Welcome Back Parent Social for parents/guardians to get to know each other. The LTPA will provide non-alcoholic drinks and appetizers.  There will also be a cash bar available. The parent social coincides with the all-school Decades Dance from 6:30-8:30 pm being held in the Whalen Common Room. CLICK HERE if you have not RSVP'd yet.
  • Mon., Aug. 26 5:30 pm (Fieldhouse): Friends of Athletics are looking for more athletic-minded members!  Please join us and Athletic Director Nikki Dexter to discuss plans and needs for the upcoming season.
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