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FROM THE DESK OF STEVE LORENZ
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Winter Concert Accolades
Congratulations to all of our 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and music/theater educators for a wonderful evening. The quality of the music and the enthusiasm of the performers was outstanding and very much appreciated by the audience. Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, relatives, and friends who support the music education of our students, both in and out of school. Last night's concert was evidence that the performing arts curriculum at TGS continues to be one of our signature programs.
All School Meetings - Wednesday Afternoons
Students, faculty, and staff meet together once a week for approximately half an hour or more for announcements, presentations, plays, and celebration of the week's birthdays. Speakers, special events, and sharing also occur
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Steve reads to 1st graders
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at all school meetings. Parents are invited to join us at any of these meetings. The meetings begin at approximately 2:20 pm, to better accommodate parents who might want to attend and then take their children home at the end of the school day. This is my favorite event of each week and I encourage you to join us whenever possible, as it really gives one a sense of the culture of The Grammar School.
Maa'sai Jewelry and Gift Sale
In celebration of the Maa'sai culture and to support the woman of Leyeyo's village, the annual jewelry and gift sale will be held during this week in the faculty room and at the K-4 concert on Tuesday, December the 13 in the 6th grade room.
Jewelry and other handmade objects will be for sale or simply for viewing and enjoyment. According to Paul and Sarah there will be necklaces ($5 to $30, most in the $15 range), lots of earrings ($10-$15), bracelets ($5-$10 except the safety pin ones ($20), fireplace brooms ($10), a few batiks ($15-$25), shukas (as tablecloths or curtains? ($20), key rings ($5), the Tingatinga paintings, and various other cultural artifacts and pictures.
Leyeyo is an eighth grader who came to us from Longido, Tanzania in first grade. Paul and Sarah, his American parents, want people to see that Leyeyo's home is a unique and special place. Looking and not buying is totally fine.
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SECRET SANTA
| Holiday Fun! The eighth grade is organizing the annual TGS Secret Santa draw, in conjunction with a food drive for The Putney Food Shelf. This is a school-wide activity that involves all faculty and staff as well as students from K-8th grade. Each person will draw the name of someone in the school. The drawings will be completed by Monday, December 12. Then, until December 20, we write notes to the person for whom we are Secret Santas, giving hints as to who we are, and, perhaps, including a little surprise if it is convenient. Remember not to tell anyone whom you have drawn, as it is secret! Monday, the week of December 19, everyone brings in a gift with a value under $6 for the person he or she drew, AND an item to donate to The Putney Food Shelf. On the last day of school, 12/21, we will have a Secret Santa Assembly, when gifts are distributed and the food we have collected is presented to Putney Family Services. If you have questions, please email lfichter@thegrammarschool.org.
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| 5th GRADE LEGO PROJECT |
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Wulff with his LEGO vehicle
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SPORTS
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Thursday, Dec. 8 at 3:15 pm - Brief MANDATORY meeting for all Okemo parent chaperones in the 6th grade room
Check the Bill Koch League website for more information about the schedule for the upcoming ski season.
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ART BLOG!
| Please Check Out The Art Blog
7th & 8th Grade Art Electives Chosen
7th Grade Expressive Portraits
Sculpture Tour of The Grammar School Campus
Thanks!
William
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Benefit for the Cure
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Molly Durling is collecting the pink lids from Yoplait yogurt to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. For each lid collected, Yoplait sends 10 cents to the fund. Last year Molly collected over 500 lids, and she would like to beat that number this year.
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| HOLIDAY GIFTS - ORDER TGS T-SHIRTS AND SWEATSHIRTS! | |
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NO BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING FOR DECEMBER
| The Board of Trustees will not meet during the month of December. The next trustees' meeting will be on January 24 at TGS in the 6th grade classroom at 6 pm. Planning for the 2012-2013 budget will be the main focus of the evening's agenda.
Please contact Ray Hutchins at (802) 275-2532 or rayhutchins@me.com with any questions.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
| Announcing a new Kids Knitting group forming at the Westminster West Library. Parent and sometimes knitter Collin Leech will be facilitating.
When: Tues. afternoons 3:30-4:30, beginning Dec. 13.
What: *A beginners/intermediate knitters group geared for young learners. *A light snack will be provided the first week and then a sign up sheet for future snacks will be passed around. *Hand outs for practicing basic skills at home will be provided. Beginner and intermediate projects will be provided to pick and choose from. *There is also a great array of knitting books available at the library to check out! *Bring your own needles (preferably wooden, size 8, if you are a beginner) or I can help you make a pair at our first session. *Bring some yarn (worsted wool is a good place to start). *Adults who are total beginners are also welcome. *It's a group, not a "class" so feel free to join when you can.
Needed: Any yarn anyone wants to donate will be welcome. AND EXPERIENCED KNITTERS WHO WANT TO SUPPORT LEARNERS!!!! (You can email at 4callingcollin@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out or participating.)
LAURA ZINDEL DESIGN Holiday Sale - Saturday, December 10, 10-5 pm. 339 Coolidge Highway, Guilford, Vermont
MEDICATION FUNDRAISER - Molly's busking for medication was very successful. She more than doubled her goal thanks to all those generous donations.
Thank you, Daria Durling
ATTENTION CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS - The West Hill Shop Annual Holiday Sale is this weekend starting with a Sale Kick-Off-Party with Pizza and Cheer Friday the 9th from 4-6pm. Shop early to get the best selection and avoid the crowds. To take the guessing out of gift buying for your family and friends, we're keeping a West Hill Wish List. So come try on and pick out your favorites. The Holiday Sale continues Saturday 10th from 10-6 and Sunday 11th from 12-5. For more info call 802-387-5718 or email info@westhillshop.com.
PENELOPE WURR RETAIL STORE- Bring in a can or packet of food for the local food bank and Penny will offer a 10% discount on any one item
* Fine Contemporary Glass * Local and European Gifts * New arrivals * Decorate your tree with the best Christmas decorations * Shop for him and her * Silk ties, merino Wool wraps, unisex scarves and hats, unique jewelry from Scandinavia, England, and local artisans * Christmas Puds, British Candy and Grocery items *SHOP LOCAL * We have it all in downtown Putney.
TIRES FOR SALE -205/16 set of four almost new tires for $100 - email Kathy Richardson at kyoung@thegrammarschool.org for more information.
THE FLYING NUT Holiday Show - See TGSer Ella W. in NECCA's Circus interpretation of the Nut Cracker which will runs from Dec 16-Dec 18 at the Cotton Mill Hill.Tickets are available at New England Circus Center of Arts website http://necenterforcircusarts.org.
NEW ENGLAND WOMEN'S XC SKI DAY Jan. 29, 2012 Email Mary with questions. |
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