The Grammar School

                              Wednesday Notice   

                              December 21, 2011  

  










FROM THE DESK OF STEVE LORENZ
Wishing Our Community a
Healthy and Happy Holiday


On behalf of the staff and faculty at The Grammar School, I  send along holiday greetings to all of our students and parents. We wish you a merry and a joyous time with family and friends.

Best Wishes,

Steve, Staff, and Faculty

 

The Spirit of the Season-Truly Making a Difference

For those of you who were able to participate in the Maasai Jewelry sale sponsored by Sarah Messenger and Paul Weber, I would like to thank you. You have made a difference in the lives of many children in Leyeyo's village in Tanzania. The money raised through your purchases has topped $1800. The woman of Longido will use this money to pay for the scholarships for secondary school for 12 children, as secondary school is not free. The money is distributed through an agency administered by our friend Dr. Steven. It is the LOOCIP (Longido Community Integrated Program) organization, www.loocip.org. Paul and Sarah would like to thank everyone who participated, and have notified me that the school year in Tanzania will begin in January. The Longido families are very excited that we are able to support 12 tuitions for the following students:

 

Leah Leguya -3 years @ $200 a year, orphan

 

Dorcas Musa - 3 years@ $200 a year, orphan and lame

 

Lazaro John - 2 years @ $100 a year, lost all livestock to drought

 

Tereno John - ditto, sister of Lazaro

 

Moses Kimani -1 year @ $200, orphan

 

Paolo Msongarelli - 2 years @ $100, son of destitute widow. (Paul and Sarah contributed 1 year)

 

In the spring, the TGS student body will be participating and directly involved in a fundraising project to support the education of more children in Longido, Tanzania. 


Many thanks from Sarah, Paul, and Steve   

  

Steve Lorenz

Head of School 

ANNUAL FUND UPDATE
 



TGS 2011-12 ANNUAL FUND IS AT $40,000!

Thank you for all your support
and Happy Holidays from The Grammar School!
SPORTS
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR XC SKIS FOR PSD AFTER THE BREAK!

First Okemo and Grafton Ski Day is Tuesday, January 3. 


Bill Koch Ski League - TGS will again host the local BKL club here on Wednesday afternoons for recreational and competitive skiers. This child based cross-country program for 6-14 year olds is an opportunity to learn and improve skiing skills while playing games and touring our trails and skimming across our neighbor's fields. We will need parent volunteers to help manage our enthusiastic skiers on these Wednesday afternoons. No skills required. BKL signup form

Check the Bill Koch League website for more information about the schedule for the upcoming ski season.    

4th graders show off their recorder binders

ORDER TGS T-SHIRTS AND SWEATSHIRTS!

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 Order your TGS dragon or school logo apparel! Order forms are available on the school website on the school store page. Please email Mary if you have any questions. 

COMMUNITY NEWS
Announcing a new FREE 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.)  


NEW ENGLAND WOMEN'S XC SKI DAY Jan. 29, 2012
Bethel, Maine - Register early at www.NENSA.net/women
Email Mary with questions.
CELEBRATING OUR 51st YEAR!

DECEMBER 21  Wednesday
NOON DISMISSAL

DEC. 22 - JAN.1

Thursday-Sunday

HOLIDAY VACATION 


JANUARY 2  
Monday
STUDENTS RETURN

JANUARY 3  
Tuesday
GRAFTON AND OKEMO SKI DAY
 







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