WORK DAY THANK YOU! - A hearty thank you to those of you who came out to Work Day this past Saturday...we know it's a busy time. We got a lot accomplished... mulching, brush cleaning, planting and general spring cleaning. A special thanks to the following who came out to help:
Paul Weber, Leyeyo Kipamba, David Greenwalt, Steve Lorenz, Kathy Richardson, Kimona Allen, Jim, Jorgen and Tea Sweeney, Liz and Wyeth Olmsted, Ben Freeman, Josh, Layla and Jackson Maiocco, Jennifer Silver, Fred and Charles Curtis Bennett, Charlie and Russell Boswell, Mark and Jeanne Voorhees, William and Clara Chambers, Mark and Libby Green, Laura Gaudette, Deb Gray, Allegra Wu, David Wozniak, Linda and Tom Kosiba
The next workday is August 29th, Saturday! See you then and thank you.
-Chris Harlow
  Congratulations to the "South Pacific" cast, crew, pit orchestra and production team! DVD's - $30 each ($25 each for 2 or more) - Cast A or B -
pickup in midi lab checks payable to TGS - email Alli for info
TGS Parent Survey - 2009
The Evaluation Committee has worked to create a parent survey that is much shorter and easier to use than those in the past. This survey offers us an opportunity to help guide TGS toward a continually improving education for our children. The annual survey provides the teachers, administration and the board of trustees of our school with important information. To thank you for taking the time to complete the survey, your name will be placed in a drawing to win one of two baskets filled with wonderful homemade goodies prepared by the Survey Committee.
When filling out the survey, please check only one box for each question. If you feel a question does not apply or you don't know, please write "N/A" or "DK" at the far right. If you check disagree or strongly disagree, please provide an explanation in the space provided at the bottom of the section. Please fill out a curriculum survey for each child enrolled at TGS. Giving us your name is optional but strongly encouraged. The survey committee pledges confidentiality with only Steve Lorenz as Head of School and JoNell Hamilton as chair of the committee able to view names. Without a name on the survey it is much harder for Steve to address any concerns you may have. Also very important is the fact that without your name we cannot place you in the drawing for a basket of delicious baked goods.
Please complete the survey by May 24th. You have three options for completing this survey. You may click on the link below or copy it into your browser to access the survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=UOJqft44v2qRH9C_2bFyRHPQ_3d_3d
Surveymonkey will take you through the survey. Depending on how much you have to say the survey will take anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. When you are finished click done to submit your survey.
Second, you may fill out the electronic version sent by e-mail and return as an attachment to bjh@dartmouth.edu.
Third, you may fill out a paper survey by asking Tammy White for one. Please note that paper surveys will not be automatically mailed out. You must contact the office and ask Tammy to mail it to you. Please return your completed paper survey to the office in a sealed envelope and clearly marked "Survey".
Remember, your survey must be returned by May 24th with your name on it to qualify for the drawing for an exceptionally tasty basket of baked goods and other foods.
Many thanks,
Survey Committee
Kathy Gulick, JoNell Hamilton, Mary Heller Osgood, Ray Hutchins, Steve Lorenz, Eve McDermott, Tara Meinhard
'Til the Cows Come Home, Friday, MAY 29th: -
Only 3 weeks until the Spring Auction at Alyson's Orchard. There is still time to make a donation and we would certainly appreciate it. A service you could provide? A gift certificate from one of your favorite businesses?
We have so far original art, photographic sessions, golf outings, a vacation home, ski tix, music, and lots of great donations from local businesses and TGS families and extended families. If you have already made a donation but have not yet delivered it, please be sure to do so by Friday, May 22 at the latest. Many families from the kindergarten class have offered to make desserts for the event. We could still use a few more bakers, so please let
us know if that is something you would be willing to do. We will be distributing the auction program a week prior to the auction so you will have a chance to bid on something if you cannot attend. We hope you can,
however, so please save the date: Friday, May 29 at Alyson's Orchard. Doors open and silent auction starts at 6:30 p.m. Thank you! Mark and Kathleen
JUICEPOPS- All
natural, no sugar or additives, popsicles for sale for 50 cents apiece
at morning recess until the end of the year. This is a benefit for the
Humane Society sponsored by the first grade.
SAVE THESE DATES!
Friday, MAY 15th: Grandparents/Grandfriends Day 8:30-12:00
8:30 - 9:40 Classroom visits
9:45 - 10:15 Welcome for Visitors (Coffee and pastries in gym)
10:15- 10:40 Recess
10:45 - 11:45 Student Entertainment
YEARBOOK ADS - The eighth grade class is now selling ad space in The Grammar School Annual Yearbook. This yearbook is distributed to all Grammar School families, faculty, and staff, and is funded solely by what we as a class are able to raise. If you are interested in purchasing an ad for your business or a message to honor a 2009 grad, please go to the TGS website for information and a form. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Hopkins at phopkins@tgs-putney.org or call 802-387-5364. Thank you for your support!
TGS YARD SALE! ONLY A WEEK AND A HALF TO GO!!! - and we need more donations! (to be held Sat. May 23--rain-date Sat May 24)! Please drop items in the barn across the road from Hickory Ridge House Bed and Breakfast (park in barn yard, go in through big double barn doors-only right door slides). If possible, organize your items into the following categories:
* clothes (age and gender)
* toys and kid stuff
* household items
* outdoor and sports equipment
* electronics
We also need plastic bags, hangers, and big tarps (the latter on loan. Label your tarp and we'll get it back to you after the sale).
If you don't have time to organize, just drop it off and we'll sort it! Big items go in the outdoor bays under the big barn. Contact Evie Lovett 387-5854/eviejeff@sover.net with questions. Benefits 5-8 grade trip budgets.
ON THE TGS UNDERGROUND -
Trusteeship at TGS information letter
8th Grade Yearbook Ads information/form
ON THE TGS WEBSITE - South Pacific rehearsal photos by Natalie Thomson
TGS Summer Camps!
Sign up today!
June 29th - July 24th, 9:00 - 3:30
New This Summer: Ropes Course, Art of Mexico, Bookmaking, Art and Nature, Batik, Circus, Printmaking, and Weaving. The Young Explorers camp has 4 new offerings for 4 & 5 year olds.
Please let me know if you did not receive a form in the mail or if you need an additional copy. If you know of any families who might like to receive information about our camp you could certainly pass along another set of forms or give me their contact information. Our form and program information are also all on the website: TGS Summer Program
Thank you, William Chambers wchamber@tgs-putney.org
THE FOURTH GRADE IS COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS FOR PUTNEY FAMILY SERVICES DURING THE MONTH OF MAY. There is a box outside the main office or donated items can be brought to the fourth grade classroom. Thank you so much everyone for supporting this year -long community service. Linda
NEW TGS TRIFOLD BROCHURES - are here. We are in the process of spreading the Grammar School "word" and we really need everyone's help! If every family took 6 brochures and placed them in a "special" place we would be out in the community in about 80 different locations!!! This would be very exciting. Please consider picking up a 1/2 dozen or so from my office OR I would be happy to send them home in your child's backpack. We are looking to be displayed in doctor's offices, recreational facilities, places of business, preschool/daycare and any other sites you might think of where clients might pick them up. JUST PICK ONE PLACE. We have always told you that you are our best marketers and this definitely continues to be the case. Thank you in advance for helping with this project! Marcia
Come one, Come all! Strolling of the Heifers Committee Asks Everyone to "Save the Date" A few cow-minded individuals have gotten together to plan for this year's Strolling of the Heifers parade in downtown Brattleboro. We are asking that families in all grades save the date of June 6th for participation in the parade. Come show your support for TGS! We will make cool cow t-shirts to wear and plan to march with giant marionettes (dressed for the occasion, of cow-rse). We need students (and parents) young and old! We are also looking for someone to volunteer some sort of hay wagon (no motors) for the little ones to ride on if they tire out. More people are also needed to plan and/or help with resources. If you are willing to help and/or if you plan to march with us, please contact Ray Hutchins (parent of Lyle in K) or Darcy Gibney, Kindergarten teacher!
FREE CONCERT this coming Friday night, May 15 at 8:00 in Horowitz Hall, at Vermont Academy. GAIA ROOTS, a Women's world music drumming ensemble who will present a concert of drumming, singing and dance.
Tell all of your friends. Hope to see you there!
DEAR DOG OWNERS - I'm available this summer for dog sitting and would love a job! I am available June 12th through June 30th and July 10th through August 1st. E-mail me for details: livdiorio79@gmail.com. Thank you, Liv Diorio
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CALENDAR
Fri May 15
GRANDPARENTS' DAY
8:30 am - 12 noon
Thurs May 21
K-6
SPRING CONCERT
6:30 pm
Sat May 23
TGS YARD SALE
Sat May 24 - rain date
Fri May 29
Spring Event
Till The Cows Come Home
Alyson's Orchard
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