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    WEDNESDAY NOTICE
December 3, 2008
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2ND GRADE ON "THE MAYFLOWER" - Each year the second grade re-enacts a trip on the Mayflower, sitting or standing on a bench in the classroom for part of their day without food, water, or being able to walk around.

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FACULTY/STAFF INSERVICE FIRST AID & CPR TRAINING -  This past Monday, December 1 the faculty and staff underwent an intensive eight hour training session in regards to First Aid, CPR and the use of AED's. The course included First Aid Basics, Medical Emergencies, Injury Emergencies, Environmental Emergencies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and the use of Automated External Defibrillator's.

The course was taught by a registered nurse, Sarah Dunbar of Putney and two local EMT's using the American Heart Association Learn and LIve Health and Safety Series. The goals of the inservice training was to have the majority of our faculty and staff,  First Aid and CPR trained. Thanks to Marcia Leader for organizing this valuable program and training session.

Steve Lorenz

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE THE SKI/SKATE SALE A SUCCESS! -  Please let Deb Gray know if you want your donations back that did not sell, otherwise we will hang onto them for next year or donate the clothing to the drop in center. If you would like a tax deduct card for items you donated, please let Deb know.

DON'T FORGET THE MANDATORY OKEMO CHAPERONE MEETING - 
TODAY at 3:15 in the gym. Also this is the time to be measured  in advance for equipment rentals for Okemo by Okemo Staff.

FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER -
Ponnie and TGS Staff are heading the collection of non-perishable food/items for the food shelf at Putney Family Services. A container outside the school library awaits to be filled with donated items.  Thank you!

WINTER CONCERT INFORMATION:
5-8 Winter Concert
Thursday, December 11 - 6:30 pm
snowdate Monday, December 15

K-4 Winter Concert
Tuesday, December 16 - 6:30 pm

snowdate Wednesday, December 17


Students should be here by 6:10 and report to their homerooms to receive instructions where to report for warmups.  7-8 please report to Kindergarten room.  Holiday clothing is welcomed but not required.  Please do not wear t-shirts with writing/advertising on them.  Parents, please help your children to remember to bring their recorder and music to school for their dress rehearsals and concerts.  All are welcome to attend the dress rehearsals.

Dress Rehearsals:
Tuesday, December 9
9:45-10:05        7-8 Chorus
2:20-2:55        5-6 Recorder
Wednesday, December 10
9:45-10:05        5-6 Chorus
11:30-11:55    Mummers
Thursday, December 11
9:20-9:50        K-1-2 and 3-4 Chorus
11:15-11:55    7-8 Studio
Week of December 15th rehearsals - TBA

RECEIVE A BLACK AND WHITE PORTRAIT -  of your child or children with a gift to the Annual Fund.

 
Many of you have seen the wonderful photographs of Grammar School students taken by TGS parent Rachel Aho that line the hallway outside of Tammy's office.  Families that give to the Annual Fund for the first time this year, or increase the amount of their gift from last year, will receive one of these portraits by Rachel Aho as a thank you.
 
The Annual Fund is off to a great start.  Thank you to all who have already given this year.  As you know the Annual Fund supports every family by bridging the gap between tuition and the full cost of educating our students.  Scholarships, visiting artists, new stairs, professional development for teachers, educational equipment all rely on the Annual Fund.
 
Please give to the Annual Fund by returning your gift envelope, giving on-line or bringing it by The Grammar School on your next visit.
 
Thank You For Your Support
 
Sincerely,
The Annual Fund Committee
 
Please support TGS with an on-line donation!  http://www.tgs-putney.org/future/annual.htm

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SEWING MACHINES NEEDED FOR CRAFTS -
We're looking for a few sewing machines for crafts - please let Mary know if you have one you would be willing to lend to TGS for a couple of weeks in December.  Thanks! Mary [email protected]

SKI FORMS -Reminder to return them to the office as soon as possible.  Thanks, Deb


FINANCIAL AID FORMS FOR 2009-10 - are being sent out to all current parents receiving financial.  If you are considering applying for financial aid please give me a call and I will put an application in the mail to you.  Marcia Leader, [email protected] or 802-387-5364 ext. 105.

SOUTH PACIFIC - Production Schedule for the 7-8 Musical is now available on the web
at <http://web.me.com/tgs5364/SOUTH_PACIFIC/WELCOME.html>

GETTING GREENER:
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 (Mary Chamberlin, Chris Harlow, Mark Long, Tara Meinhard and Natalie Thomson) look forward to hearing from you. Please forward your thoughts to [email protected].

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
[email protected]

 
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 [email protected] 387-5364 ext. 209

COMMUNITY NEWS!
DEAR GRAMMAR SCHOOL FRIENDS - We are seniors at Brattleboro Union High School and on December 6th we will be traveling to Malmo, Sweden to study renewable energy sources. During the week-long trip, coordinated by Marlboro College and the Vermont Global Trade Partnership, we will visit various green energy sites. Specifically we will explore methods of harnessing power form wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal energy. When we return, we will present our findings to local classes, businesses, and state representatives. The trip will be expensive and we are holding a raffle to help raise money. Prizes include two tickets to the Colbert Report (must be 18 to attend the show), a seventy-five dollar gift certificate to Altiplano, and many other prizes sponsored by local businesses. If you would like to buy a ticket or make a donation please talk with Tammy White or Kathy Richardson. If you would like more information please contact Teague Henkle, Rosa Palmeri, or Maya von Wodtke over phone at 387-4014 or through email at [email protected].

THE 4TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING -  ceremony will occur on Sunday December 7th from 5-7 p.m.  It is once again sponsored by the Front Porch Cafe and downtown Putney businesses.  Santa will be there along with carolers and merriment. This will be a fun, family oriented event to celebrate the best of Putney.

WEAVING PARTY - for 9-12 year olds!  Design and weave a colorful cotton belt or beautiful bookmarks in half a day workshop.  Weavers are invited to Shana Frank's Inkle Loom Studio in Westminster on Sat. Dec. 13, Fri. Jan. 2, or Sat. Jan 3.  Bring a bag lunch and join the fun.  Cost is $25 per child, which includes all materials and hot apple cider.  RSVP Shana, 722-4359 or [email protected].

LAURA ZINDEL CERAMICS - Holiday Seconds Sale December 6th & 7th 10-5pm   www.zindelceramics.com or 254-8930 for more info.

SANTA LUCIA - Saturday Dec, 13th at the Stone Chapel in Bellows Falls.  The Bluebird Theater (Isak & Ole Saaf, their parents and friends) will present a marionette show to celebrate  Santa Lucia Day.  This is the story - mostly told in song - of the Saint's beginnings in Italy, her miracles, and how she wound up in Sweden where she continues to bring light and cookies to northerners when they need them the most. $5 admission. Shows at 2:00 and 4:00. limited space.

THE NEW ENGLAND YOUTH THEATRE - presents a stage adaptation of the all-time favorite holiday film classic, It's A Wonderful Life.For more information or tickets please go to www.neyt.org or call 802-246-6398.

PUTNEY RECREATION LEAGUE
Basketball News-380-4612 or [email protected]

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CALENDAR


DEC 11

5th-8th WINTER CONCERT
6:30 pm
 (15th Snow Date)


TBA
Board Meeting 7pm

DEC 16
K-4th WINTER CONCERT
6:30 pm
(17th Snow Date)


DEC 19
HALF DAY
NOON DISMISSAL


DEC 22- JAN 2
WINTER BREAK
NO SCHOOL