The Preschool came to the Art Room this week and did a yarn weaving project. First we read the story "Joseph Had an Overcoat" by Simms Toback. Then usingcardboard and many colors of yarn they each made unique weavings.
GRAMMAR SCHOOL STUDENTS in Art Show at The Brooks Memorial Library March 7 to March 28th
- This is an annual student art work show of local elementary
students. Several schools are represented and it is a wonderful chance
to see the different projects being done in our area. Each school is
limited to a four by eight foot display space. I am sorry that more
pieces could not be in this show. The following TGS students have
pieces displayed: Isabel Rodriguez, Julia Shumlin, Wyeth Olmsted,
Marley Hathaway, Dylan Ray, Anton Wozniak, Ethan Cameron, Hamza Abadi,
Carrie Brautigam, Hannah Green, Rory Cuerdon, Erin Sternfels, Ella
Warner, and Kasey White.I hope you will have a chance to see the show.
Yours, William
TECHNICOOL AT TGS!
We encourage all TGS families to take advantage of this wonderful and free opportunity!
signup letters were sent home today
3:00 TGS singers rehearsal; 4:00 ALL final rehearsal and brown bag supper
5:00 drive to The Putney School; 6:00 CONCERT
Parent drivers
and assistants are needed; Email Alli for more information AMAZING PERFORMANCES BY TGS ALUMS ON THE NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY SKI SCENE! It was a great week for TGS alumni cross country skiers. Parker Tyler, Megan Killigrew, Gage Fichter, Cam McDermott, Heather Mooney, and Issy Pelletier all competed in the Junior Olympics in Truckee, CA last week. Parker won three gold medals out of four events, and Parker, Cam, and Heather were members of winning relay teams for New England. Patrick O'Brien made All American when he finished 7th in the NCAA Championships in Rumford, ME.
SPRING AUCTION! - SAVE THE DATE! Friday, May 15th at Boggy Meadow Farm in Walpole, NH.
READING CHALLENGE CONTINUES - We're in the second week of the reading challenge. I hope that you are enjoying this non-competitive reading initiative as a way to celebrate reading and books in your home. One of the top predictors of a child's reading habit is whether parents are seen reading or not. So, read to your child, with your child or beside your child during this special muddy season. And, don't forget to help your child record their time. Enjoy! Ponnie
1ST AND 2ND GRADES ARE LOOKING FOR - Mexican items to borrow for a couple of weeks for their Mexican studies. Please let Ginny or Eve know if you can
RE-ENROLLMENTS - Were due March 2nd. Please get them to the office as soon as possible. Thank you.
ORCHESTRA CONCERT - TGS Students in grades K-5 will travel to Brattleboro on Thursday, March 26 for a 9:00 am free performance of the Windham Orchestra called "Meet the Orchestra". A work by Gregory Smith, "The Orchestra Games", an inventive look at the unique qualities of the instruments of the orchestra, will highlight the program. With an Olympic array of musical "events" from the Fast-Note Dash to The Low-Note Limbo, this engaging composition promises to be the centerpiece of a memorable concert. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Music Drives Us Foundation. Gregory Smith has written a number of interesting, educational, and entertaining pieces to educate children about orchestra music, and has a long list of television and movie credits to his name, as well as a long history with Disney. Conductor, David Runnion, will soon be heard at TGS playing cello in the pit orchestra of the 7-8 musical "South Pacific".
DONATIONS OF NON-PERISHABLE FOODS - are being collected by the Sixth grade, during the month of March. You may bring items to their classroom or to the box outside the main office. Thank you for your thoughtful contributions.
The Grammar School Summer Program!
Come and Explore!
William Chambers
Director of Summer Programs
wchamber@tgs-putney.org
(802)387-5364
OPEN CLASSROOMS ON THURSDAYS FOR K-4TH GRADE- We will be holding Open Classrooms every Thursday during the month of March from 9 am-12 noon for new families to explore TGS. Please tell any friends or neighbors who might be interested in learning more about the Grammar School to explore this opportunity. We are trying a month long advertising campaign on NHPR and will talk about this on our website if you care to learn more. Please let us know what you think. Marcia
APRIL 17 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE DAY - Call or email Tammy to schedule an appointment. tamwhite@tgs-putney.org
VISIT THE TGS UNDERGROUND on the web for links to South Pacific, 7th grade homework, library and more.
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 Tammy's office.
COMMUNITY NEWS!
THE GIRL'S SOFTBALL TEAM AT PUTNEY CENTRAL - is looking for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade players. Practices are 3:30-5 on Monday-Thursday at Putney Central starting this week. Please leave a message for David Babbitt at Putney Central at 387-5521 if you're interested or for more information.
TYLER HARLOW (TGS "99") who has recently returned from a three month habitat restoration project in Ecuador, is about to embark on a cross country bicycle trip to raise money for a summer camp for foster children. Tyler has volunteered at "Camp to Belong" for the past two years and he will be taking this opportunity to raise awareness of and collect funds for this wonderful nonprofit. Please go to Tyler's web site for more information, Tyler's progress blog and to support Tyler as a sponsor http://www.firstgiving.com/tylerharlow. You can find Tyler's fundraising letter on the TGS Underground.
THE SPRING SESSION - of classes at the New England Center for Circus Arts begins Mon March 23. Check our web site www.necenterforcircusats.org for info on trapeze, acrobatic, juggling and aerial classes. And check out our Spring Cabaret show on Saturday March 21 at 3 pm and 730 pm: tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children under 12, under 2 yrs are free. Call 802-254-9780 for more information.
AUDITIONS FOR TWELFTH NIGHT - River Theater will hold open auditions for 15+ roles for men, women and teens next week for the riotous Shakespeare comedy "Twelfth Night," which will be performed outdoors in Patch Park July 9-11 2009. The auditions will be held Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24 from 6:30-9 at the Town Hall in Charlestown, NH. Appointments can also be made during the week for those unable to attend the audition dates. Email Heidi Fagan for more info at rivertheater@yahoo.com.
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