THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL LIBRARY
BOOK FAIR
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning.
The wonderful Medieval Faire may be gone until next year, but the
Book Fair remains here through the morning of Friday, October 16th. Those of you who have not stopped by
will be impressed by the dazzling display of books, perfect for your family's
enjoyment and for giving. If you
have come in once, please come back again. You'll be amazed by what you missed on your first visit.
We
will be open at drop-off and pickup times until Friday at noon. Proceeds benefit our library. If you
have any questions, please contact me.
See
you at the book fair, Ponnie
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES - October 22nd, 8:30am until 4:30pm. There will be no school on conference day. Please call or email Tammy to set up an appointment. 387-5364 or tamwhite@tgs-putney.org
 COME ONE COME ALL!TO THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
2009 12TH ANNUAL
CROSS-COUNTRY INVITATIONAL RACE!!!!
Where: The Grammar School, 69 Hickory Ridge Rd. S., Putney, Vermont
When: Wednesday, October 14th - (Rain date Oct. 28th)
Time: Course walk at 3:15. Race times 3:45 and 4:15ish
Distance: One mile for 6-11 years, 1.5 miles for 12-14 years.
Awards: Ribbons for everyone, medals for the top 3 boys and top 3 girls, and trophies for 1st place teams.
Please preregister: Call Deb Gray at 387-5364 or email dgray@thegrammarschool.org
Parents, please join us and help cheer on our cross-country runners and those from other local schools as we host our 12th annual TGS Invitational Cross-Country race on October 14th at 3:15 pm. Note that both the upper school and lower school driveways are closed to traffic during the races so please plan accordingly and park at the bottom of TGS drives if you need to leave between 3:30 and 4:45pm. All students, whether they have been on the running team or not, are welcome to run this fun, team event. If you would like to volunteer to help with the race, please contact Mary or Deb.
Students Arriving Late at TGS
Please make an effort to have your child(ren) to school on time. A child arriving late not only misses important and fun learning opportunities but also disrupts the teacher teaching and the other students learning. Arriving late is not a good way for a child to begin his or her day and puts them at a disadvantage for the remainder of the school day. All late arrivals are recorded, along with absences, and placed on a transcript in each student's personal records. These records are requested and sent to secondary schools during the application process. In the past, chronic patterns of lateness and absenteeism have put into question a student being accepted by a secondary school. We value your investment in your child's education as we know you do.
Students should arrive by 8:15 with classes beginning at 8:20.
Steve Lorenz, Head of School
Dear TGS Community,
We would like to send out a huge thank you to the entire TGS community! It truly takes a village to raise a Medieval village. Without the help and support of every single family, student and faculty member, the Faire could not happen. It is an enormous undertaking and a wonderful event. At first tally it appears that it was as successful financially and attendance-wise as last year's terrific Faire. Thank you everyone of you for stepping up to the plate and making this event an EVENT!
We would like to say special thank yous to the heads of each event, the behind-the-scenes supporters and others: Ellisa McClean for Make and Take, Natalie Thomson for the dungeon, costumes and photo booth, Sheri Momaney, the fortune teller, Donald, Julia, Isak and Ole Saaf for the new and wonderful addition of the Bluebird Marionette Theater. Thank you Julie Jensen, Lisa Stolper and Reg Rockefeller for the Marketplace, Barb Silbey for the raffle and Laura Gaudette for the Apothecary as well as Jared Stolper, Josh Maiocco, Bahman Mahdavi, Nick Racco and friends for the music. We thank Ponnie Derby for the book faire, Evie Lovett for the huge undertaking of the Tavern and pretzels and Dondo Cuerdon and Libby Cowan, freezing for their kingdom. We thank Jo Golden for her ponies, Charlie Boswell for the obstacle course, and Ken Brautigam, Melanie Kent and Jennifer Freeman for stepping up and taking on Merlins Midway. Thanks to Jenn Donovan for the decorations, Sean and Wendy Brennan and the VA Crew, Tara and Deb for handling the $ and the job assignments, Kati Thomas and Ray Hutchins. Thank you Tim Weed for scavenger hunt, Tammy White for fielding phone calls and handling ticket and raffle sales, Pam Lierle for watching our backs and helping us pull everything together in the end, and the "wrecking crew" : Donald Saaf, David Wozniak, Mark Voorhees, Seth Harlow, Anton Wozniak and Grace Voorhees, Andy Rockefeller, Steve Lorenz. We are grateful to the dozens of companies who donated their services and products. An extra kudos to Chris Harlow, who tirelessly and undauntedly makes this Faire happen. Thank you all!
- Mark and JaJa
PS: Any and all photos please upload via the Shutterfly account- for questions email Alli Thank you to all TGS photographers!
PPS: We will be selling leftover Marketplace treats during lunch this week so pack a few extra dollars if you wish.
We would like to say special thank yous to area businesses and schools: Harlow Farm, Allen Brothers, Newfane Country Store, Basketville, Dragonfly Dry Goods, L.A. Burdicks, Rentals Plus, C & S Wholesale Grocers, Vermont Academy, The Putney School, Greenwood School, Vermont Pretzel Company, Green Mountain Orchards, Leader Beverage, Paul McIntyre, Ruggles and Hunt, Bensonwood, Bruegger's Bagels, Verde, Green Mountain Coffee, Shaw's Supermarket, Putney Books, Colonial Motel and Spa, Tavern Restaurant , Steve West/WKVT/WZBK and the New England Youth Theater.
Medieval Faire Kudos and Thanks
Spectacular, Fun, Fabulous, Amazing, Fantastic were some of the words I heard during the wonderful Medieval Faire day this past Saturday. I would apply these same words to the over 150 parent, student and community volunteers as well. Thank you one and all!
Steve Lorenz, Head of School
Student and Parent Handbook Focus
I am periodically asked about the governance structure of The Grammar School. The questions I am asked usually have to do with certain decision making as it relates to the Head of School and the Trustees. Please find below the TGS governance structure as stated in Section One, Page Six of our current handbook.
Steve Lorenz, Head of School
Governance
A board of trustees, comprised of parents and community members, governs the Grammar School. In addition, the Head of School is an ex-officio, non-voting member. There is also a non-voting faculty representative appointed by the faculty annually. The board governs in accordance with corporation by-laws adopted on November 18, 1998 and revised on May 19, 1999 and April 19, 2000.
Decisions exclusive to the trustees include:
Approval of the Mission
Appointment of, compensation for, and annual review of the Head of School
Long term planning and financial security
Establishment of policies
Decisions in partnership with the Head of School include:
Development of policies
Budget development, approval, and authorization of resource allocation
Fund raising requirements
Optimal enrollment targets
Decisions Exclusive to the Head of School include:
Admission
Staffing and employment contracts
Program and plant oversight and management
Administrative procedures and information systems management
Crisis management planning and oversight
Much of the work of the Board is accomplished by several standing committees: Executive, Development, Evaluation, Finance and Investment, Building and Grounds, Personnel, and Committee on Trustees. Each committee consists of at least three members: a chair, a representative from the staff, and a member of the larger community (including parents, friends, or alumni). Other committees may be formed at the discretion of the Board of Trustees, and may include: Technology, Marketing, Major Gifts, or Environmental Responsibility.
COMMUNITY SERVICE-
The Pre-school class is organizing our October
Collection for the Putney Food Shelf.
All are welcome to donate toiletries (e.g. toothbrushes) and
non-perishable food items to boxes in the preschool or to the box outside
Tammy's office. Thank you.
Teacher's Pages/Class Blogs - from the TGS website click on Program>Classrooms>select your classroom page - the link to the teacher's page is at the top of each class page.
TGS Website/Parent Resources Link - The Parent Resources page now contains links to the following sections: The Student and Parent Handbook,
Flu Information, Technology Acceptable Use Polices, our complete
2009-2010 PreK - 8th Grade Curriculum Guide and a copy of our Social
Skills and Health Curriculum Map (Framework) plus links to all the teacher's pages/class blogs. New links have just been added to the shared photo website TGS Together, and photos and news about the recent 3rd grade weaving project.
SPORTS!
Please check the Sports Calendar on The Grammar School Sports Page for the latest schedule.
Soccer and XC Running
Wed Oct 14: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
TGS Invitational Cross Country Race. ALL WELCOME
Thu Oct 15: 5-6 at Newfane
Tue Oct 20: 7-8 at Compass at Westminster Institute field
Tue Oct 20: 3-4 Brookline at TGS
Wed Oct 21: Kurn Hattin XC
Tue Oct 27: 7-8 at Greenwood
Tue Oct 27: 3-4 at Brookline
Thu Oct 29: 3-4 Parent/Student scrimmage
Thu Oct 29: 5-6 Greenwood at TGS
Fri Oct 30: Compass at TGS
Sat Oct 31: 5-6 Greenwood Tournament
Sun Nov 1: 5-6 Greenwood Tournament
Sat Nov 7: 7-8 Greenwood Tournament
Sun Nov 8: 7-8 Greenwood Tournament
View more photos of the Medieval Faire at TGS TOGETHER - a private, password protected Shutterfly website for sharing TGS photos. There is now a link to TGS TOGETHER on the Parent Resources Page. Please email Alli for an invitation to view photos: alubin@thegrammarschool.org
INTERESTED IN SUBBING FOR TGS? - if you are, please email Tammy at tamwhite@tgs-putney.org.
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October 22
Parent/Teacher Conferences
8:30am - 4:30pm
NO SCHOOL
October 23
Long Fall Weekend
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