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NEW FACES AT THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
You may have noticed recently that there are several new children in the lower school, all of whom arrived in 2011. Please offer a warm and enthusiastic welcome to the following students and their families who have joined the TGS community this winter:
Student: Aiden Clark-Derouault
Parents: Marie Clark-Derouault and Mark Clark
Hometown: Putney, VT
Class: Preschool (Thursday and Friday full days)
Student: Kylee Dewey
Parents: Christy and Ian Dewey
Hometown: Westmoreland, NH
Class: 2nd Grade
Student: Natalie Norwood
Parents: Jennifer Bradbury and Duncan Norwood
Hometown: Putney, VT
Class: Preschool (Monday, Tuesday, and Friday full days)
Student: Margaretta Greenewalt
Parents: Melanie Kent and David Greenewalt
Hometown: Putney, VT
Class: Preschool (Tuesday and Thursday mornings)
The Open House last Saturday was a big success and a great time was had by all. Congratulations to Meg Lyons and many thanks to Annie Frelich. Thanks to everyone who helped and attended.
PUTNEY FOOD SHELF
We continue to support local families through monthly deliveries of non-perishable foods and toiletries. For the month of February, the second graders are in charge of collecting for this community service. As always, a box sits outside Tammy's office for this purpose. THANK YOU EVERYONE!
TGS 50th cupcakes for the Library Birthday Party baked by Izlin Weinberg.
THANK YOU FROM THE LIBRARY!
A big thank you to everyone who helped make the 50th Library Birthday party such a fun event. Kindergarten and 5th grade provided lively, literary entertainment at the party. Parents baked yummy cupcakes enjoyed by all. And, many families generously gave to the library in the form of books and checks. Your support helps to provide quality literature for our children. Photos of the celebration will be on the Library page by the end of the week.
Thank you, Ponnie
VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE
Friday, February 11th, hosted by TGS 8th grade. Eddie Bookwalter is our D.J. and all 6th through 8th graders are invited. 7-10 p.m. $5 admission fee. Please come!
From the Desk of Steve Lorenz
Time to Enroll for 2011-2012
Hard to believe, but it is now time to enroll for the 2011-2012 school year. In the next few days all current TGS families will receive an invitation and a contract to re-enroll for the next school year. It is very important that our parent body meets the March 1 deadline for re-enrollment. The reason I need you to meet the deadline is so I can plan for our staffing, programs, and initiatives for the next school year. Yes, we are looking ahead already. If you have a concern, if you need time to gather funds for the deposit, if you are unsure of your job status, or anything that concerns you, please contact me and let's have a conversation as to how I and TGS can help you. Communicating with us will help me to help you and will keep The Grammar School moving forward. Thank you!
Steve Lorenz
Head of School
Student Council Offers Healthy Snacks
The Student Council is now selling healthy and yes, good tasting snacks, in Tammy's office. The cost of the snacks ranges from $1 to $2. These are great for mid-morning pick-me-ups if someone has forgotten a snack or lunch, or just wants to support the Student Council. All profits from the sale of these snacks will go toward "accessibility projects" here at TGS. Thank you.
The TGS Student Council
Tubing fun at Grafton Ponds yesterday.
LAST CALL -- IS YOUR FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION for 2011-12 COMPLETE? Please take note: If you did NOT submit a paper copy of your Parents' Financial Statement from SSS to The Grammar School, your application is incomplete. Kindly return the PFS document to the Business Office in order for your request to be considered by the Financial Aid Committee.
Also, remember to submit a copy of your IRS 1040 for 2010 as soon as it is available.
Thanks for your cooperation.
MEDIEVAL MARKET PLACE
Organizational meeting Tuesday, Feb 15, in the library at 8:30. Please come to talk, plan and enjoy coffee and muffins. For information please contact Julie Jensen 387-2513 or JaJa Laughlin 387-4287.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Come join the 50th Anniversary Party Committee and pitch in to help with: Food, Music, Activities, Decorations, Online & Silent Auction, Raffle, and general organization. If you are available and interested please email Ray Hutchins rayohutchins@gmail.com or Reggie Rockefeller rarock@together.net
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This is going to be a one of a kind event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of TGS, with fun for all. Thank you!
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SCHOOL STORE SALE!
Items available in Tammy's office
NEW! 50th Anniversary Mugs $10
Water Bottles $2
Winter Hats $5
Pens 50 cents
Pencils 25 cents
Personalized T-Shirts and Sweatshirts (order form online)
AFTER SCHOOL WEAVING CLASS at TGS: Six sessions, 3:15 pm-4:30 pm, on Thursdays starting March 3. Learn how to weave on two kinds of small looms. Make a colorful headband; design a beautiful belt or lanyard; weave a multi-textured wall hanging. Open to beginning and experienced weavers, ages 8-12 yrs., with projects based on students' interests!
Cost: $75, includes all materials and a healthy snack. Class size: 5 - 9 students.
Pre-register no later than Friday, Feb. 18, by contacting the instructor Shana Frank, 722-4359 or shanaf@sover.net. Shana taught a popular weaving class at TGS's Studio Art Camp last summer.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Circus Spectacular
A Hot Show on a Cold Night- March 5th!
Please come see world class circus close to home, support outreach programs, and have a fun night.
Join the VIP pre-party (included with the purchase of a VIP ticket) at the Museum (BMAC) from 5:30-7:30 pm. There will be cool additional performances with a chance to eat, drink and be merry! In addition, there will be a silent auction with great items.
And it all goes to a good cause to support NECCA's Outreach Programs and Scholarship Fund! So you're doing good by having a good time! TGS students Ella Warner, Kasey White, and Ivy Dall attend NECCA and Elizabethan Fare will be catering the event to help raise money for their scholarship fund.
To buy tickets simply go to: http://necenterforcircusarts.org/showsevents/circusspectaculara/ PATTY LARKIN & CHRIS SMITHER - in concert at the Latchis Theater in Brattleboro. April 9 at 8pm. General admission $20 in advance or $22 at the door. Tickets available at Latchis Hotel, Turn It Up Music in Brattleboro, and Turn It Up in Northampton, Mass. Or Online at brattleborotix.com. There will be a $1 per ticket surcharge to benefit the Brattleboro Arts Initiative.
HARRIS HILL SKI JUMP Saturday and Sunday Feb 19th and 20th. Located on Cedar Street, off of Route 30 or off exit 2, I91 to Cedar Street. Starts at 11 am and runs until 3:30 pm. Gates open at 10 am.
Discount Tickets: Available at several Brattleboro businesses: $12 for adults and $10 for kids (age 6-12). At the gate: $15 for adults and $12 for kids. Kids age 5 and under are always free.
BrattleboroTix.com (gate price) Galanes Vermont Store, Main Street (available now), Brattleboro Savings & Loan (Main St.), Avenue Grocery, Burrows Specialized Sports, People's United Bank, Brattleboro Chamber of Commerce (available February 10) For full schedules, results, and volunteer opportunities, go to: HarrisHillSkiJump.com. Ski jumping at Harris Hill is one of Brattleboro's much loved traditions that dates back to 1922. Local Putney jumper and long time Putney Ski Club racer Willy Graves will be competing. Willy started skiing with Chris and Mary at TGS. Approximately 40 top jumpers from the United States and Europe - the biggest field Harris Hill has seen in years - will compete this year. The festival atmosphere of the event is led by fans of all ages. Concessions, a bonfire, and event souvenirs will all be on site.
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