THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL WEDNESDAY NOTICE
THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL YEAR!
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY SUMMER!!
June 11, 2014
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GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear Parents and Families,
For this final Wednesday Notice, I want to say a very sincere thanks to all of you, and the faculty, staff, and students who make TGS so special. This was a successful school year and we all have a great deal to be proud of in myriad areas.We all will miss the current eighth graders, and we wish them well as they start their next chapter in life after graduating on Thursday. We are thankful that they were here to learn and grow with TGS, and we are eager to welcome them back as proud alumni.
I hope many of you have had a chance to see the various tributes to both departing faculty and soon to be graduates adorning the halls. From the eighth grade photo collage to the art retrospectives, these tributes are steeped in tradition and are a reminder of the growth and transformation that occurs over students' tenure here. Couple that with the students' hand imprints in tribute to Chris Harlow's hard work, and the impact he has had on our culture, and our hallways have become testimonials of thanks to our graduates and departing faculty.
As we say goodbye to three valued team members from the TGS staff this week, we also prepare to welcome four talented individuals to join the TGS team. We look forward to the skills, energy, and dedication Apple Gifford, Michael Svensson, Michael Brown, and Kurt Lynch will bring to TGS. In a few weeks we will send out a summer letter that examines the initiatives and areas of focus for TGS faculty and staff for the upcoming year.
I am excited to welcome Apple Gifford in the new position of Assistant Head of School and Academic Dean. Apple and I spoke with many parents today who were able to attend the final Head of School Coffee, and I look forward to more opportunities for parents to get to know her in the future.
While many administrative faces will have changed, we are confident that this team will continue to strengthen TGS in all areas, including the academic and social curriculums. Over the course of the year, I have enjoyed the opportunity to meet with many parents, and I urge anyone who wishes to meet with me, or has questions about anything related to TGS, to reach out to me. I am around this summer, and I truly value your input.
I hope to see many of you soon, and wish you and your families a wonderful summer.
Sincerely,
Dan
Dan Marchetti
Head of School
STROLLING OF THE HEIFERS
 Strolling report from Michael Hornsby: It was a beautiful day for a stroll for about 25 TGS students and parents. Thanks to Ruthie and Paul for the gorgeous banner and to all that came and represented our great school in front of thousands of community members and visitors. See you next year!
FROM THE LIBRARY
Thank you for a wonderful year in the library and for all your support...encouraging your child to read, helping return library books, supporting the book fair, baking cupcakes for our birthday party, participating in the Reading Challenge, donating books, and volunteering your time in so many ways.
Next week, students entering grades 2-8 in the fall will find summer reading lists on our website (http://thegrammarschool.org/) and (http://thegrammarschool.org/library/). And parents, our popular recommended reading list for adults will be there too. If you have any last minute suggestions for the adult list, let me know.
Thousands of library books have been checked out this year; however, not all have returned. Even if your child doesn't receive an overdue notice, please be on the look out for our books. They sometimes leave without being checked out, and we'd like them back for students to enjoy next year. Final bills for any missing library books will be mailed at the end of the week.
Enjoy your summer and have fun reading! See you in the fall.
Ponnie pderby@thegrammarschool.org
The Grammar School 2014 Summer Camp will take place during the weeks of July 7, 14, and 21. The Preschool Camp, for four- and five-year olds, features three themed weeks of arts, crafts, movement, and exploration. In Summer Discovery Camp, children ages 6 to 14 experience the arts, nature, outdoor adventures, and optional supervised swim time. Full- and partial-day options are available. Visit the Summer Camp website for more information.
To inquire about teaching in the 2014 Summer Camp, contact Jen Robb at camps@thegrammarschool.org. For more information about The Grammar School, please visit www.thegrammarschool.org.
DVDs of the 2014 7th-8th musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie JR, by videographer and TGS parent, Pedr Seymour, are here! Email Alli with orders and please specify Cast A or Cast B.
DVDs are $25 each. Checks made payable to TGS should be delivered to Alli or her faculty mailbox. Paid for DVDs may be picked up from Tammy.
See what your students are up to in art class lately! These links are organized by grade, and I hope you'll browse to see what everyone else is doing, too. Thanks, Hannah
http://thegrammarschool.org/art/category/preschool/
http://thegrammarschool.org/art/category/kindergarten/
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JUNE 12 - Graduation 4:00 pm
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COMMUNITY NEWS
GARDENING - TGS parent Sam Dell, who is the owner of Vermont Fine Gardeners, is offering $50 off the first 10 hours of gardening labor for any new clients. His business specializes in the maintenance and installation of perennial gardens, trees and shrubs. He also does design consultation and edible landscaping. He can be contacted at (802) 380-3055 or at smdell4@yahoo.com.
FRENCH CAMP IN CANADA THIS SUMMER
 New this year! Learn French while biking, canoeing, and playing in Canada with Madame Jo!
Léo and Véro, both professional outdoor guides, will lead our group of 11-14 year olds in a camping adventure in Mont Tremblant. Daily play in French in the morning will be followed by trips to a local farm for a service learning project, playing in the sparkling waters of the beautiful Lake Beaven and a variety of outdoor events. Contact Madame Jo for more information.
2014 SUMMER CAMP IN SPAIN - Culture and Language Immersion Program
June 28 - July 12, 2014 (15 days) Led by Liz Jackson with Gogi Abroad for ages 13-16
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