WASTE-FREE LUNCH - TGS students and staff will be celebrating what we hope will be the first of many waste-free lunches, (e.g. reusable containers vs. single-use packaging) on Tuesday, November 2.
The idea behind the waste-free lunch is to eliminate all the food packaging for that day's lunch as a way of reducing what we send to the landfill each week. TGS throws away about 12 pounds of non-recyclable, non-compostable trash at workjobs each day. The majority of this waste is food packaging from the day's snacks and lunches. Our composting partnership allows us to reduce our landfill waste by composting paper products and food waste, among other things.
The topic of packaging and waste-free lunch will be discussed in classrooms. For more information, please visit www.wastefreelunches.org
Please help us to celebrate a truly waste-free lunch on November 2!
FROM THE DESK OF STEVE LORENZGovernance of TGS
My report to the Trustees this month speaks to three areas that may be of interest to our parent body. Many of our parents have asked about the "Governance Model" of the school and how our Trustees fit into the model. The Governance Model is in our current Student and Parent Handbook and can be found in detail in my report to the Trustees at my HOS page, which is linked from the Parent Resources Page on our website. The governance of TGS has three tiers: Decisions exclusive to the Trustees; decisions in partnership with the Head of School and decisions exclusive to the Head of School. Enrollment, Class Sizes and AdmissionsI am often asked what are the maximum class sizes, what does a fully enrolled school mean in terms of numbers of students and what is the admissions process when accepting new students? In 2006, I provided the Trustees with a report answering these questions. If you are interested this report is on my HOS page this month as part of my report to the trustees.HOS Goals for 2010-2011 Each year in concert with the Trustees I establish goals for myself. These goals usually relate to the needs of the school and school community. This year my goals focus on: our 50th Anniversary, connecting with alums and former parents, supporting the development office, advancing physical accessibility projects, and supporting new faculty and faculty in new teaching positions. The full text of my goals is also on my HOS page on our web site. Steve LorenzHead of School 
Buddy Creativity!
TODAY - The Grammar School Invitational will be held on the lower field to celebrate the end of the season. ALL students are welcome, even if you aren't on the XC running team.
SOCCER GAMES: Soccer games - check the Fall Sports Calendar and the sports page. Questions? Contact Mary
THIS IS THE LAST WEEK of fall sports for K-4 soccer and XC running.
TGS celebrates NATIONAL FRENCH WEEK
November 4-10
Friday, November 5, 6:30 pm - French movie and crêpe night. Yum. The French film, Les Choristes (The Chorus) by Christophe Barratier, will be shown at TGS on Friday, Nov. 5, in French with English subtitles. This movie is a charming story of a teacher in an oppressive boys school, who sparks joy and creativity with his unconventional teaching style. Due to the subtitles, this film is only appropriate for grades 4 and above.
Friday, November 12, 7:00-9:00 pm - Family Dance with Keith Murphy - Keith will return to TGS to present a mix of French Canadian and English music for the dancing pleasure of the entire TGS community. Contras, squares, and other dances will be part of the evening's entertainment. If you have any questions, please call Madame Jo, extension 207.
YOPLAIT SAVES LIVES - 5th Grader Molly D is collecting the pink lids from Yoplait yogurt containers to raise money for cancer research. Please bring your washed tops to the office so Tammy can get them to Molly. Check out the Yoplait website for more info.http://www.yoplait.com/slsl/
PUTNEY FOOD SHELF - The first and fourth grades are collecting non-perishable foods and toiletries during the month of October. As always, there is also a box outside the main office for donated goods. Thank you for your generous giving.
OPUS 21 CONCERT - Monday, December 6th at St. Michael's College in Colchester. Guests are welcome! Please email Alli If interested in attending. Visit VT Midi Project website for details.
SWEATSHIRTS and T-SHIRTS - Orders due Friday, November 10. Get your TGS apparel in time for the holidays! We also have dragon T-shirts and sweatshirts and 50th anniversary T-shirts in stock. Ask Mary for details.
Buddy Glee!
COMMUNITY NEWS
New England Youth Theatre - To hear more about classes, shows, auditions, costuming and technical theater at NEYT, email neytpub@sover.net to get on the mailing list. For more info about programs visit www.neyt.org. Coming up next are auditions for My Fair Lady, Wednesday, Dec 22nd, 4:00-7:00 pm.
BE SAFE. BE SEEN! -
Trick-or-Treat Halloween at the West Hill Shop, Sunday, 10/31 from 12-5 pm and get a FREE red blinky bike light!WOMEN'S NIGHT at the West Hill Shop - Sunday, November 7th from 4-6pm -
The West Hill Shop, the Putney Food Coop and ISIS are inviting you to a party of pampering. Indulge yourself with a moisturizing hand treatment scrub, cheeses, honey or chocolates provided by the Putney Coop. Save up to 20% on all women's clothing. Register for prizes! Bring a friend or just come meet other local active women who love to play outdoors. Hope to see you there! West Hill Shop, 49 Brickyard Lane, Putney, Vermont 05346, (802) 387-5718, www.westhillshop.com; info@westhillshop.comRiver Theater presents "BOO! Thirteen Scenes From Halloween" Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30th; 7:30 PM Old Town Hall, Summer St, Charlestown, NH; $5 Limited seating Tickets available 1/2 hour before each show.
Open Morning Lessons at Monadnock Waldorf High School - There is a Waldorf High School in Keene, NH; we currently have 27 students enrolled in 9th and 10th grade, and we look forward to building a full and vibrant high school with a rich curriculum interweaving arts and academics. On the first Tuesday of every month, we are hosting open lessons to provide interested parents the opportunity to see our curriculum, students and teachers in action. We ask that you arrive at 8:15 for light refreshments; beginning at 8:45, visitors will have the opportunity to spend 20 minutes in each morning lesson, after which there will be time to tour the building and for answering questions. Below is a list of the main lesson blocks for November and December. If you have any questions, please email Chris Segrave-Daly at c.segravedaly@gmail.com or call (603) 903-0064.
November 2: 9th Grade - Geology
10th Grade - Ancient Cultures
December 7: 9th Grade - Thermodynamics
10th Grade - Embryology
