TGS is pleased to announce that Jaja Laughlin-Foster has taken over the helm of The Grammar School Summer Camps. After four years, William Chambers is stepping down, eager to spend more time with his family.
Jaja has a BFA from Otis/Parsons in Los Angeles. She has been a working artist in this area for more than twenty years. Among a long list of different endeavors, Jaja owned and ran Putney Bound, a retail store and bindery, taught bookbinding at the Putney Summer Program for nine years, and is a book and jewelry designer. You probably know her best as the Medieval Faire Maven and the mother of Lucie and Ethan Foster who are in TGS grades 7 & 5 respectively.
Jaja is fired up! Look out! She is determined to make this camp a multi-faceted, flexible, and parent-friendly program that will really engage kids from ages 4 to 14. While the program is still in development, she has already gotten commitments from some great teachers: Donald Saaf, Julia Zanes, Collin Leech, Jordan Renouf, Michelle Ratte, Chris Harlow, Art Costa, Cara Trezise, Jeanette Staley, Shana Frank, John Gurney, and Joan Peters. Courses will include: Mountain Biking, Skateboarding, Archery, Ropes Course, Wilderness Survival, Comic Book/Graphic Novel Creation, Silk Screening, Gourd Orchestra Class, Electrified Diddly-Bow Class, Environmental Sculpture Class, Studio Arts, Shadow Puppet and Animation, and Stop Motion Class, just to name a few.
The camp will run for three one-week segments from June 27 to July 15. Campers may attend the camp for any combination of weeks and may choose from three different daily schedules: from 9-1:30, 9-3:30, or 9-5:30 pm. The hope is that this will offer the best support possible for both parents and campers. Find out more at the TGS website under the summer camp tab. Please email questions to Jaja at tgssummercamp@hotmail.com.
Math Problem for All (from Kathy)
Suppose you have an unlimited supply of water, a 3-gallon jug without measurements marked, and a 5-gallon jug without measurements marked.
How can you measure out exactly 4 gallons?
VACATION WEEK READING
Please encourage your children to have books for the vacation week. Reading can be terrific entertainment for traveling and quiet times. We have lots of books in the library waiting for your children. Please stop by yourself for a great family read-aloud or something from our parenting shelf. Don't forget to visit your public library as well. Many public libraries have special free activities planned during the break, and you can find great books there!
Have a great break, Ponnie
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, boxes sit outside Tammy's office and the 2nd grade room for this purpose. THANK YOU EVERYONE!
HEALTHY SNACKS REMINDER
For sale in Tammy's office by the Student Council, healthy and yummy snacks, ranging from $1 to $2 each. All profits will go toward "accessibility projects" here at TGS.
Thank you,
The TGS Student Council
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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, 3:15-4:30 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
STATE CHAMPIONS!
Congratulations to sixth grader Ellinore Todd Long for her Vermont state ice hockey championship. Ellinore's Pee Wee team (with her dad Mark as assistant coach) concluded its undefeated run in the tournament with a 3-2 win over Middlebury in Friday night's championship game in Waterbury, Vermont.
PET SITTER - Do you have plans to go away over break? If you do and need a pet sitter please give TGS 5th grader Ethan Foster a call at 387-4287.
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:
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.
