IMPORTANT SKI UPDATE - Next Tuesday February 10th will be our last ski day at Okemo and Grafton Ponds. After much consideration, we have decided that it is too problematic to carry the 7th week into March 3rd. Okemo can not host us the week of Feb 17th, ( that was a date they gave us originally, but they reneged later) and the following week is our winter break with many families leaving town. We have decided that March 3rd just doesn't work with the change in the schedule to accommodate recorder and the musical, and teachers are feeling the need to resume with their academic studies after two months and a couple of snow days of missed classroom time. Okemo has agreed to refund us the 7th day and the Business office will issue refunds where applicable. Some families still owe money for the program. In hind sight on the years when we have February break
it seems best to have a six week program, and other years, seven works well. Thanks for your support of this amazing winter experience where family, friends and TGS staff get to ski together.
Deb Gray
THE KINDERGARTEN AND THIRD GRADE CLASSES - are working to collect non-perishable food items and toiletries for Putney Family Services during the month of February. Please feel welcome to bring donations to these classrooms. Throughout this school year our contributions have been greatly needed and appreciated. Thank you.
CALENDAR CHANGE! - APRIL 17 IS LISTED ON THE CALENDAR AS AN INSERVICE DAY THIS IS ACTUALLY A PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE DAY!
The Grammar School Celebrates
Our Library's 49th Birthday!
Thursday, February 5th
Each year we celebrate our wonderful library with a birthday party that includes exciting entertainment provided by various classes, opening gifts from students, and all delighting in delicious cupcakes. A week from today, on Thursday, February 5th, the Library will be celebrating its 49th birthday.
If you would like to send a gift to the birthday party, a library wish list was sent home via back pack express and can be seen on line at http://web.mac.com/tgs5364/Library/From_the_Library.html. Putney Books also has a copy of our list as well as most of the books on it. If you opt instead to give a book from your child's bookshelf, please check that the book is in mint condition and that we do not have a copy in the library. While all thoughtfully selected gifts are greatly appreciated, our growing library no longer has room for duplicate or worn copies of books.
Bakers...once again, if you would be willing to contribute a dozen cupcakes for the birthday party, please let me know. We estimate that we will need eleven dozen.
At TGS we are fortunate to have a library that receives support from so many. Parents generously volunteer in the library, encourage students to use the library regularly, read with their children during the March Reading Challenge, participate in the book fair, and contribute to the library through gifts and donations. As always, we are grateful for your support.
The library birthday party is an enjoyable event for everyone. If you would be willing to bake a dozen cupcakes or if you have any questions, please contact me at school, home (869-1467), or by email (pderby@tgs-putney.org).
Thank you, Ponnie
VISIT THE TGS UNDERGROUND on the web for links to South Pacific, 7th grade homework, library and more. Just added - a video of Moses singing "I Believe I Can Fly" at the 2008 Graduation and a link to the new Musical Blog where you can find historical clips from past musicals.
LOOKING FOR NEW LUNCH OPTIONS FOR YOUR KIDS? Want to support a local business and get a great deal in the process? Mountain Pauls in Putney is offering a school lunch program, you can order from their school lunch menu the night before and it will be ready for you to pick up the next morning on your way to school. Each lunch includes a sandwich, piece of fruit, and a drink. (More options are available for additional charges.) Call 387-4446 for more information.
You can see the menu on the bulletin board outside Tammys office.
COMMUNITY NEWS!
Eight week open studio/art class for adults at Great River Arts in Bellows falls. Beginning on Feb.4th, 7-9 on Wednesday nights. Open to beginners and experienced artists. We will experiment with painting and collage and have use of the print studio - most materials supplied. It is a small and supportive group of artists. Facilitated by Julia Zanes. cost $150. call 869-3168 with questions or interest.
BMC Music School Now Registering Adults & Children - The snow is flying, it's cold outside: what a great time to learn a new instrument, or brush up on a long-abandoned one! The Brattleboro Music Center Music School provides many opportunities for students of all ages and abilities to play, sing, listen, learn and enjoy making music together. Programs include individual lessons, classes, ensembles and student orchestras.
Classes for youth include Annie Frelich's Movin' Intro Music and the new Little Strummers Ukelele Club, Music Makers for grades K-3, Solfége for Jr. High and High School students, and Music Adventure Program for children with disabilities.
For a description of programs visit www.bmcvt.org or call the BMC at 802-257.4523. Come play!
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