THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL WEDNESDAY NOTICE
October 1, 2014
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GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
 Thank you all for helping TGS Fill The Bus to benefit the Putney Food Shelf. On Tuesday we gathered a tremendous amount of food, and each class participated in bringing bags of food onto our bus. Once the bus was filled, the 7th and 8th graders brought the donations to Next Stage and unloaded the food. We are waiting on the final tally of how many pounds we collectively contributed, but it is clear that you all pitched in and made a significant impact in helping our food insecure
 neighbors. We look forward to future endeavors to Fill The Bus and to our normal traditions of supporting the important work of the Putney Food Shelf.
Today we held our traditional All School Hike on Putney Mountain. Despite the light rain, spirits were high for this important school tradition. I love watching the youngest students get help from their older friends as they clamber together to the top. As is tradition, we held our All School Meeting on top and sang a few TGS songs, including Simple Gifts. Stay tuned for video from this important day in the near future. On the summit we remarked on what a tremendous year we are having at TGS and students were prompted to reflect on their goals for the remainder of the year and all that they wish to accomplish as individuals and as a community. Thank you to the many parents who accompanied us today, we value your partnership.
 
Sincerely, Dan
ALL SCHOOL LUNCH AT THE FRENCH CAFÉ THIS FRIDAY!
This Friday, Oct. 3, relax and skip packing lunch! At TGS we will be serving delicious lunch crêpes with swiss cheese and ham, a dessert crêpe with Nutella filling, and some healthy snacks, all for $5.00! Plain crêpes, and cheese only crêpes, also will be available. Please send your child in with money for the lunch on Friday. Proceeds to benefit the French trip to Mont Tremblant. Questions? Call Madame Jo at 802-387-5364 ext. 207.
MEDIEVAL FAIRE STILL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS OCTOBER 11!
We are 10 days away the Faire, and volunteer slots still need to be filled (or we have to start cutting activities this week)! Please volunteer online now!
Exciting additions to the Faire include Medieval Riding Games and a Joust (at the Upper School Field), Sheep Shearing, expanded Fiber Arts demonstrations, Giant Chess, and a roving Jester/Clown. Based on feedback and available resources, some events have gone by the wayside: the Dungeon Dunk, Hatchet Throw, King's Raffle, and the Pinata.
The Faire is vital for our Scholarship Fund and for spreading the word about TGS to the larger community. Please visit this site to sign up, and feel free to browse costumes in the auditorium, starting Monday, October 6.
Thank you for pulling together and making this such a wonderful event! Questions? Contact Jennifer Jacobs, Melanie Kent, or Jen Robb.
VISIT THE 8TH GRADE ECUADOR BOOTH AT HARVEST FESTIVAL! Sunday, October 12 from 10-4 at The Putney School
Eighth graders, with teachers Liz and Hop, will sell delicious food to raise money for their service learning trip to Ecuador this spring. Families will receive a signup sheet for the event, and students should be at Harvest Festival at their designated work times. Please contact Liz with any questions.
Food items include: Bocadillos de Tortilla de Patata (potato omelet baguettes from Spain); cheese and pesto baguettes (cheese donated by David from Vermont Shepherd, and pesto donated by Laura Guadette and Dave Hume of Whirlygig Farm); Smokin' Bowls chili with bread and cheese; and tons of goodies left over from the Medieval Faire.
Gracias!
Liz
TGS LIBRARY BOOK FAIR OCT. 10-17!
Today you will receive a Scholastic Book Fair promotional piece, which highlights just a few of the books available at the Fair. Please set aside a time to visit the library to select from the exciting books that will be on display.
The Book Fair will be open during the Medieval Faire, and on Friday, Oct. 10, Wednesday-Thursday Oct. 15-16, and Friday morning, Oct. 17. If you have any questions, or if you would be willing to volunteer to help, please contact Ponnie. Your support of the library is always greatly appreciated.
~Visit the Book Fair during the Medieval Faire~
Please remember to make arrangements for transporting your children to and from soccer games and running meets. Let Mary know if you are not receiving email updates on athletic events.
XC Meets - Course walks at 3:30pm
Oct. 8 TGS Fun Run at Green Mountain Orchards
Oct. 22 TGS Invitational
Soccer practices and most games
K-1-2: Mondays from 3:10-4:00pm - Coach Katherine Frey '04
3-4-5-6: Tuesdays and Thursdays - Coaches Ken Brautigam and Katherine Frey '04
7-8: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:10-4:30pm - Coach Dan Marchetti TGS at GALLERY WALK THIS FRIDAY!  Our young artists depicted dragons in different media to get into the spirit for the upcoming Medieval Faire, and selected works are now on display at Twilight Tea Lounge in Brattleboro! Students worked in pencil, tempera, oil pastel, and collage to create these inventive and detailed dragons as part of our school wide tradition before celebrating community spirit at the Medieval Faire. Come out for gallery walk to support our imaginative young artists!
MEDIEVAL FAIRE 5K - A NEW EVENT!
A giant, fire-breathing thank you to Gwyneth for her poster and T-shirt design! We'll use it on the flyer and the T-shirt.
If you are NOT registering for the race, but want to buy a T-shirt, please let Joanne Fuller know. Money raised from the race goes to the eighth grade service learning trip to Ecuador!
Thanks for your support.
 ECUADOR HOLIDAY BASKET RAFFLE
 Support the eighth grade service learning trip to Ecuador - enter to win a hammock, alpaca sweater, two scarves, wool hat, cafe, llama doll, coin purse, and earrings and necklace!(Basket value is $275) BUY A FEW TICKETS FROM AN EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT! Tickets: 1/$5, 2/$10, packet 10/$20.
PUTNEY FOOD SHELF Welcome to another school year, and with that a return to our school's shared community services, including the Putney Food Shelf. The food shelf's mission is to provide supplemental HEALTHY food for area people in need. For the month of September, the third grade is responsible for collecting non-perishable food items and toiletries. A basket is outside the main office and another is outside the third grade classroom. THANK YOU!
STEM + Art = STEAM
This year we're expanding our science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program to include art. Beginning in November, TGS will once again host after school clubs in artistic innovation on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 until 5:00. Classes will include pottery and creative writing, as well as the ever popular Lego Robotics and a variety of other exciting activities.You may email Jen Robb with any questions or suggestions.
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OCT 8 - TGS FUN RUN at Green Mountain Orchards
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COMMUNITY NEWS
DEB GRAY PAINTING AND DECORATING
Does your home need a face lift? If so, please contact Deb Gray for painting jobs, decorating tips, color consultation, and antique furniture purchases.These are all new adventures in my semi-retirement. Call 387-5552, or email degoart38@gmail.com.
I miss you all.
Deb
AMANDA UPTON - YOGA FOR BEGINNERS begins Oct. 4 in Putney
Beginning a yoga practice can be intimidating and overwhelming. To help you get started, I've created a 4-week beginner yoga series that will breakdown poses, breathing, and relaxation techniques. You will also learn how yoga can make you happier and healthier. Learn more and sign up here.
PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS UKULELE AND GUITAR
TGS music teacher Jared Stolper will once again be offering Ukulele and Guitar lessons after school for students in grades 5 through 8. If you are interested in lessons for your student or want more information, please
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NEEDED
Do you have an instrument that you would you be willing to loan to a 7th or 8th grader for Fall Studio? We're looking for ukuleles, guitars, bass guitars, practice amps, drum kits, and practice pads. Please email Alli if you can help us out with any of these!
NEWS ITEMS
Please send your Community News items to Mary by Tuesday morning to be included in the Wednesday Notice.
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