THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL WEDNESDAY NOTICE
September 25, 2013
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GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
The campus is abuzz with activity today. As I write this, I can hear the fifth grade singing Happy Birthday to their beloved teacher Charlie Boswell, the clouds are lifting over Hickory Ridge in preparation for a glorious ascent of Putney Mountain, and the eighth grade art class is busy working on the new mural at the school's entrance. In short, our fourth week of school has started and both students and faculty are finding their rhythm as we delve into new activities, projects, and embrace fresh learning opportunities. I hope to see many of you today on Putney Mountain for our All School Hike, with the exception of the seventh graders, who have already left for their annual trip to Mt. Moosilauke.
While our year at TGS is off and running, I am also pleased to report that our TGS class of 2013 alumni are finding great success at secondary school. Suzanne and I visited with nine recent graduates at Northfield Mount Hermon last Thursday and were left deeply impressed by the alums we met. Over lunch, we asked them a series of questions regarding their experiences at TGS and their transition to secondary school. I will reflect more on the take aways from this in a future blog post, but I feel compelled to reiterate how deeply these students care for TGS, and how articulate they were in their capacity to express their appreciation for their teachers, their classmates, and their school. These excellent TGS ambassadors are already making an impact at NMH and we wish them, and all TGS alumni, continued good fortune.
Today is a wonderful day for our annual All School Hike and I hope to see many of you there. TGS COMMUNITY DINNER I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Anita Dunlap and Ned Childs for hosting our first TGS Community Dinner of the year. The night was a great success and all who attended had an excellent time. Every parent will be invited to one of these special events throughout the year and I look forward to seeing you all at one in the near future.
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We are seeking a few more families to host TGS Community Dinner events! If you are interested/willing or would like more information about this new initiative, contact Suzanne Rubinstein. Sincerely,
Dan Marchetti
Head of School
MEDIEVAL FAIRE MADNESS
! It takes many hands to raise a medieval village -- please join the fun!! Right now we need someone to help organize the MARKETPLACE and a photographer for the PHOTO BOOTH. AND we need HAY -- lots of HAY. There are also various work slots still open on the sign-up sheets outside Tammy's office. You also may sign up online at http://tgs.ivolunteer.com.
PUTNEY FAMILY SERVICES
During the month of September, the 5th grade class will be spearheading our food collection endeavor for Putney Family Services. I signed our class up for September in the hopes that we could launch this schoolwide year-long important effort with gusto. Third grade teacher Linda Kosiba coordinates this effort. At faculty meeting she emphasized how appreciated our contributions have been in previous years. Ideally, we can collect nonperishable food items and, if possible, contributions that come in packages/groups of six. Thank you! Charlie
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We are excited to share an update on The Power of Discovery After School STEM Program at The Grammar School. The FIRST Lego Robotics Club for students in grades 4-8 was SWITCHED to Tuesdays-which is GREAT NEWS for students who want to join both the Chess Club (Wednesdays) and the Robotics Club.
More Clubs Available Session I:
We are launching a Math Olympiads Team (Upper Level) for students in grades 7-8, thanks to current TGS parent and Math Department Chair at The Putney School, Kevin Feal Staub. The team will meet on Tuesdays, 3:30-5pm, and run for 7 weeks. Additionally, there will be a Math Olympiads Junior Team for grades 5-6 coached by TGS Parent Jay Reichman, which will run for six weeks on Thursdays, 3:30-5pm! We also are pleased to announce that we will offer a Junior FIRST Lego Robotics Club for young people in grades 2-3, which will run for 8 weeks and meet on Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm, thanks to current TGS parent Whitney Blauvelt. Find more information below.
Two new clubs starting during Session II:
We are pleased to announce that we will offer a Kids Craft Club for young people in grades 2-4, led by the extraordinary Ann-Michelle Andrews. This club will meet on Wednesday for eight weeks, 3:30-5pm. TGS students also will have the opportunity to join TGS's Future Problem Solvers for young people in grades 5-8, coached by Suzanne Rubinstein. Find more information below.
Still seeking mentors:
We still are seeking mentors for a handful of clubs. In particular, we are looking for someone who would like to offer a craft class and/or a read aloud and art class to young people in grades K-1. We are seeking a co-mentor: we found a wonderful mentor for a DIY Maker Scouts Club for Session II, grades 2-4, but he is seeking a partner to help run the club! If you are interested please contact Suzanne Rubinstein or David Hull.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NEEDED - We're looking for several guitars, two electric bass guitars, a couple of practice amps, and a drum practice pad for 7th and 8th graders to borrow for Studio this fall. If you have one of these that you'd be willing to loan to a student, please email or call Alli at ext. 108.  | | It was a beautiful day on Putney Mountain! |
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September
25 Putney Mountain Hike
27 Secondary School Visit Day for 8th Graders October 12 Medieval Faire
14 Columbus Day No School
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COMMUNITY NEWS!
HARLOW FARM CSA - Is it important to you to feed your family organic, local foods? Are you concerned about investing in a sustainable economy? Is a stronger community important to you? Harlow Farm winter CSA delivery to The Grammar School may be for you! We offer our own Westminster grown root crops, meats and poultry, eggs, fresh winter greens, frozen and canned goods and products from other local producers like cheese, honey, pies and veggie burgers. This year we will be collaborating with the Gleanery to provide convenient frozen prepared foods created with local ingredients. Our CSA is different, as you order what you need to feed your family using our easy online ordering system. Membership starts at $200, but you can join at a level that works best for you. 10% credit will be extended to TGS families and employees until 9/27, 3% credit is added to all TGS members as a benefit of the TGS group. Visithttp://harlowfarm.com/csa/ for more info, store button will list many of our items, sign up will lead to membership, FAQ will provide more info, or contact your coordinator, Tara Meinhard tmeinhar@thegrammarschool.org, or Jeanette on the farm atjstaley@harlowfarm.com
Jam-Packed Weekend at Next Stage! Thursday, Sept. 26, 7pm Thursday night Star Wars movie: The Phantom Menace (1999) Friday, Sept. 27, 7:30pm ARCHER MAYOR Vermont's own master crime writer
Saturday, Sept. 28, 7:30pm Putney Vaudeville! Music, comedy, circus arts
Sunday, Sept. 29 7:30pm Fishtank Ensemble - Eclectic Gypsy Jazz
Tickets and details at: www.nextstagearts.org MAIN STREET ARTS - In Saxtons River, VT is offering several new classes from hula-hooping to conversational Spanish. Check them out online at www.mainstreetarts.org
MUSIC LESSONS - Jared Stolper, who teaches music here at TGS, is giving private lessons on either the guitar, the banjo or the ukelele. He works with ages grade four and up. If you are interested, you can reach Jared at 603-756-4010. PUTNEY SKI CLUB - Weekly 5k Trail Run and Ride at the Putney School Lower Farm on Tuesdays, September 17 through October 29. Registration opens at 5:00, Mountain Bikers start time 5:30, Trail Runners start time 5:35. Entry Fee $5 / $25 series fee (suggested donation). Proceeds will benefit Putney Ski Club. Potluck to follow the final run. For more information contact: Kristin Dawley 802-376-6580
Vinyasa Yoga at The Grammar School - Mondays 4:45 - 6:00pm in the auditorium - begins September 16, open to everyone! $14 drop-in, $60 for 5-class card, $100 for 10-class card. Please bring a yoga mat.
B1 ZUMBA CLASS w/ PAULINE!! at The Grammar School
Fridays: 4:30-5:30pm. $6 per class for TGS employees, $8 per class for general public. Pre-buy discount tickets available: * 6 Classes for the Price of 5 *
To register or for more information:paulinebob@hotmail.com or 802/376-5397
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