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THE DARTMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - conducted by former TGS parent Anthony Princiotti entertained us last Thursday evening playing Dvorak, Shostakovich, and Schubert, as a prelude to their European Tour! It was a beautiful event enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience; proceeds went to the TGS music program.
OPUS 17 WINNERS JULIAN STOLPER AND TIM QUIMBY will travel with their parents to hear their
composition "Brassed" played live by professional musicians on
Tuesday, December 2nd at Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael's
College, Colchester, VT. Guests are welcome to attend the concert. Email Alli at alubin@thegrammarschool.org for more information.
FROM STRATEGIC PLANNING TO SUSTSINABILITY - Last year the strategic planning process affirmed our community's commitment to environmental awareness and responsibility. With input from faculty, staff and students, The TGS Green Committee (Mary Chamberlin, Chris Harlow, Mark Long, Tara Meinhard and Natalie Thomson) is currently envisioning an action plan to improve the environmental sustainability of our school. Our current focus is communication, purchasing and goals for energy conservation. How might we work toward a greener school? What might we be doing in five years to reduce our ecological footprint? The members of the Green Committee look forward to hearing from you. Please forward your thoughts to mchamberlin@vermontel.net.
SKI FORMS - Reminder to return them to the office as soon as possible. Thanks, Deb
THE BILL KOCH SKI LEAGUE - (BKL) dry land training program is designed to help with the transition between fall and winter sports and to introduce children to the world of cross country ski racing. Our emphasis on preparing for nordic skiing and racing will include building cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, balance and strength as a base for a fun-filled winter on the snow. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome-though we strongly encourage parents of children under 8 to join their children in our sessions to help us meet the needs of our younger participants. We are excited to begin preparing for the ski season and invite you to join in the fun!
When and Where: Dry land training will be held every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 3:30-4:30 through the first part of December. (Think snow!) We will meet on the upper Grammar School field.
What to Bring: Please bring water and appropriate clothes for fall in New England. Dry landers will need running shoes, long pants or tights, layers on the top (fleece jacket/vest and, depending on weather, a rain jacket) gloves and a hat. Please consider packing an extra dry shirt for your dry landers to slip on after our sessions.
What to Expect: TGS parents Mark Long mlong@keene.edu, Ken Brautigam kbrautig@thegrammarschool.org, Mark Green mkgreen@thegrammarschool.org and Lynne Shea are leading the sessions. Parents are welcome to join the workouts.
Activities in the coming weeks will include stretching and agility and strength exercises; slow and steady runs in the forest and hills; hill walking, running and bounding, perhaps with poles; field games like capture the flag, American ball, and Frisbee.
Bill Koch Ski League Dry Land Training Schedule
Fall 2008
Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30-4:30
The Grammar School
Tuesday 18 November
Thursday 20 November
Tuesday 25 November
Thursday 27 November Holiday: No dry land training
Tuesday 2 December
Thursday 4 December Waxing clinic and uniform distribution for participating racers, parents will need checkbooks/cash for uniforms and equipment rentals
Monday 8 December Season opener potluck at Grafton Ponds, 4:00-6:30. Our first opportunity to come together as a club. There will be games and activities; bring something good to eat. And if there's snow, bring your boots and skis!
SKI/SKATE SALE REMINDER! - NOVEMBER
21ST AT 3:15 in the TGS Gym! Donations may be dropped off in the gym
starting November 17th. Mark items with your name and the percentage
you wish to retain. The remainder of the proceeds go to support the
Bill Koch cross-country ski league. For more info or to volunteer call
or email Deb Gray dgray@thegrammarschool.org
DVD'S ARE NOW AVAILABLE of the Kindergarten Play and the Talent Show.
In-house recordings cost $10, payable to TGS. Email Alli to order. alubin@thegrammarschool.org
ART PROGRAM IS LOOKING FOR JUNK! - Thank you to the folks that have put small junk items in the art bins. We could use more of your small junk, so when you are cleaning out your junk drawers or closets think of the art students. There are two junk bins for any items you wish to donate to this effort. There is one outside the main office and one outside the art room. We could use any interesting items smaller than a baseball. Items could include: small toys, marbles, Legos, metal parts, wooden spools, tiles, buttons, wood scraps, etc.... We also are looking for any small gift boxes (8x10 or smaller) paper towel tubes, and anything else that you have multiples of that could be turned into art. Art Teacher, William Chambers wchamber@thegrammarschool.org
LOOKING FOR AN AFTER SCHOOL ART/CLAY INSTRUCTOR-If you know anyone who would be interested and able to teach a fall arts and crafts class or a hand-building clay class after school at TGS, please contact William. The class would be for six sessions and would be for children K-3. The instructor would be paid. William Chambers wchamber@thegrammarschool.org 387-5364 ext. 209
FOOD DONATIONS - During the month of November the seventh grade is collecting non-perishable items/food for Putney Family Services food shelf. All are welcome to bring donations to the boxes near the seventh grade homeroom. Thank you.
  SCOTT AND RORY WERE TWO PARTICIPANTS IN THE LEGO CONTEST AT BMAC this week. The exhibit runs until Saturday and prizes were given out on Tuesday. There were 137 entrants from four states. Prizes were given out in each age group for most artistic and most original and then there were three overall prizes, best in show, runner up best in show and best architectural design. Scott won best architectural design for his ski jump.
REBECCA IS SHOWN HERE WITH KRISTINE LILLY THE 3 TIME OLYMPIC CHAMPION AND US NATIONAL TEAM MEMBER - Rebecca, along with Aly Silbey, played in the winning team in the Capital Cup in Concord, NH.
COMMUNITY NEWS!
PUTNEY RECREATION LEAGUE Basketball News-
Basketball sign-ups and clinics will take place in the PCS gym on
Saturday morning, November 15th and November 22nd at the following times:
1st and 2nd grade: 9:00-10:00
3rd and 4th grade: 10:15-11:15
5th and 6th grade: 11:30-12:30
Contact Greg Short, basketball coordinator with questions.
380-4612 or pfdgrg@yahoo.com
RECYCLE YOUR OLD CROCS™ - through a program called Soles United. Shoes that are donated will be recycled and made into new Crocs™. They will then be sent to people around the world who need shoes Sponsored by Vermont Academy's Global Initiative Club Thanks for your participation! Used crocs can be left with Hop at TGS.
FIESTA DE MEXICO AT COMPASS SCHOOL - The Latin dance music ensemble Black Beans will perform at the Compass School's annual fundraiser for the junior class expedition to Mexico. The evening features a Mexican dinner, silent auction, and live music. Sunday, November 23rd 5:30-9pm. Dance lesson 7pm. Rte 5, Westminster. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $10 for students, children under 5 free. For more information, call 802-463-2525.
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The Second GradeRotten, rancid foodRolling waves, seasick stomachsNo bathing, smelly bodies for 66 days!No water, dehydration, THIRST!Leaky Speedwell, crowded MayflowerRotten, rancid foodSouls in the seaStormy clouds, dark, dark, rainNo bathing, smelly bodies for 66 days!Dark days in the deepFrightened pilgrims sailing the seaRotten, rancid foodNo bathing, smelly bodies for 66 days!
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