THINK SPRING (AUCTION)
While you're still rightfully enjoying skiing and all that winter has to
offer, the time has come to start planning this year's Spring Auction.
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, May 15th at Boggy Meadow Farm in Walpole, NH. This is the premier social event for the TGS adult community as well as an important fundraiser. Fine food, drink, aucton items and live music! BroadBand has already committed to playing and they are sure to get everyone dancing (featuring TGS parent and French teacher Johanna Gardner her husband Bahman Mahdavi. This highly energized band is sure to please. Food catered by TGS's own Elizabethan Fare run by Elizabeth and David Warner. Auctioneering by the famed Ned Childs.
Mark Green and Kathleen Hathaway have agreed to co-chair this year's auction again and are looking for parents to volunteer for auction responsibilities. We also ask that all parents help contribute auction items large and small...details to follow...
We need folks to: 1: help coordinate and solicit live and silent auction items 2: work with teachers/students on class projects 3: help with decorations. Some folks have already stepped up and volunteered to coordinate these activities, but they will need help from the
parent community. Please contact Mark or Kathleen if you are interested. mkgreen@thegrammarschool.org or khathaway@vermontel.net
THANK YOU!
LIBRARY BIRTHDAY PARTY THANK YOU! - Thank you to all who helped make this year's Library Birthday Party such a fun event. The entire school enjoyed lively and challenging entertainment provided by kindergarten and sixth grade. Eve, Evie, Ja Ja, Carolyn, Emily, Leyte, Linda, Kathleen, Laura, Sarah, Jennie, Doris, and Jennifer provided yummy cupcakes - thank you! If I missed anyone, please let me know. And last but not least, a huge thanks to everyone who brought a gift. We received a terrific collection of books for the Library. Each one is certain to be enjoyed by our students. The celebration ends with students recommending books while they wait their turn to pick out a cupcake. Every year, the enthusiasm and number of students who will even delay cupcake time to be called upon impress me. This is a tribute to you for encouraging reading in your homes and at school. Thank you again, Ponnie
IMPORTANT SKI UPDATE - February 10th was 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 hindsight 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
SOUTH PACIFIC AUDITIONS - rescheduled: 8th Grade - Monday, Feb 16, from noon-3:00; 7th Grade, Thursday, Feb 19th, 10:30 am-noon.
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!
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!
The True Story of Pinocchio - at New England Youth Theatre!
This decidedly un-Disney production reconstructs the characters and flavor of the original Italian comedy. Director Eric Bass combines a unique collection of shadow puppets with music, actors and visual imagery that allow Pinocchio's misadventures to come alive with humor and true emotion. The show appeals to audiences of all ages. Performances are Thur-Sun, Feb 5-15. Visit www.neyt.org for more info and ticket reservations or call NEYT at 246-6398.
"Once Upon A Mattress" at BUHS - two special performances - Thursday, Feb 19 at 4 pm and Saturday, Feb 21 at 2 pm in the BUHS Auditorium. $6 per seat. Call Mrs. Manning, 451-3407 for info and tickets (between 7am and 2:30pm).
WEST HILL SHOP - Thursday, February 19th Nordic Waxing Demo 6:30pm for beginning basics or 7:30pm for elite/racings. Call Diny at 387-5718 for more info. www.westhillshop.com
Skate Ski Clinic for all ages Join West hill shop and Grafton Ponds for some XC ski fun! Sunday February 22nd 12:00pm to 1:30ish at Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center, Grafton Vermont. Clinic fee $10, 1/2 day Trail pass $14, Student Trail pass $4. Call 843-2400 or 387-5718 for a reservation or for more information.
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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