THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL WEDNESDAY NOTICE
October 29, 2014
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GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Fall conference day is tomorrow, Thursday, October 30. If you have not had a chance to schedule meetings with your children's teachers, please be sure to contact Tammy today at 802-387-5364 to do so.
We are looking forward to the upcoming long weekend, and I hope that you all enjoy time with family and friends as we celebrate the close of fall.
I hope many of you will be able to join me next Wednesday at 8:30am for coffee in the library. This will be an opportunity to meet our new Director of Development, Vijay Chitnis.
We are excited about the start of our STEAM program.There are many new and worthwhile after school activities offered to inspire critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. One group will have the unique opportunity to work with Breadloaf Construction on our master plan process. We hope many of you will take advantage of our thriving Power of Discovery offerings. Thank you, Dan
CONFERENCE DAY OCTOBER 30 from 8:30-4:30
There will be no school on Conference Day or on Friday, October 31. STEAM BEGINS NOVEMBER 4STEAM classes begin next Tuesday, November 4! Check out the website while there's still time (and space!) to sign up for Pottery, Science Club, Lego Robotics, Chess, and 3D Printing. Email Jen Robb with questions.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE PRESCHOOL!
 | | A Halloween excavator from the preschool |
GET SOUTH AFRICA
Our fifth Global Education Theme is SOUTH AFRICA! Students in kindergarten through sixth grade, in multi-age groups, will experience the culture and traditions of South Africa as they "travel" to different activities for the next five Thursday mornings. The following are opportunities the children will have to gain a greater knowledge of this diverse country: painting in the Ndebele tradition, dancing and singing in the rich musical landscape of South Africa, folktale puppetry, wire sculptures inspired by South African artists, and a diorama inspired by the ecosystem of the Kruger National Park. As always, when we study a region, country, or culture a community service project is an important element.
CREATIVE WRITING at TGS
TGS will hold creative writing workshops on Mondays from 3:05 to 4:30 in the Upper School common area from now until Dec. 8. Open to 6th-8th graders. Bring a notebook and your imagination! Contact Laurie Fichter or Jo Fuller if you'd like join. Limited to about 12 participants.
TGS ART - Twilight Tea Lounge exhibit and other art news
Our dragon art exhibition at the Twilight Tea Lounge (located across the street from the Latchis Theatre, door at Arch St) will be featured again during next month's Gallery Walk and will continue through the month of November. Come check out the fantastic work of our young artists!
In other art news, look out for your own wire sculptures from Back to School Night as parts of larger works (soon to grace the hallways), as well as new work from several grades! Also, please save your bottle caps and stockings/pantyhose for upcoming projects.
Thank you!
Hannah
PUTNEY FOOD SHELF - Ongoing donations
The sixth grade is responsible for collecting for the Putney Food Shelf this month. The food shelf's mission is to provide supplemental HEALTHY food for area people in need. There will be baskets, and boxes outside our classroom and Tammy's office door. Keep an eye out for new posters around the school highlighting the need for food and the Vermont statistics on hunger. Please help your child to gather and bring non-perishable food items and toiletries to fill the need at Putney Family Services. Thank you!
FALL SPORTS ARE OVER FOR THE SEASON
We finished the season with strong performances in two soccer games at TGS yesterday. The 3-4-5-6 team played Hilltop and the 7-8 team played Compass in the annual Halloween game.
TGS Invitational was a great success last  Wednesday in the wind and rain. More than 125 runners from six schools participated in the meet, including nine preschoolers who ran the Lollipop loop.Thanks to everyone for your support and participation! See more TGS Invitational photos by Zach Caldwell.
PLEASE return all jerseys, running singlets, and equipment to Mary in the Midi Lab. If you have not already done so, please give your $25 fall sports fee to Tammy.
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.
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.
STUDIO CONCERT - Please mark your calendars with these new dates:
7-8 Studio Concert - Wednesday, January 7at 6:30
SNOW DATE - Thursday, January 8th - 6:30
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COMMUNITY NEWS 
16th Annual Cotton Mill Hill Open Studio Event and Holiday Sale 74 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT
Share the holiday spirit with friends and crafters inside the buildings of the Cotton Mill on Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7. The doors and halls open for folks from Southern Vermont and beyond to experience the hospitality of not only the artists, musicians, bakers, cooks, circus performers, and craftspeople of the Cotton Mill, but also of several local, participating artists. In addition, a display of The Grammar School's K - 8 student art will be on display. This is a festive event for the whole family. So much to see, so much to do, so much to sample and to buy!
Doors open Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Admission is free. Handicap accessible. Visit Cotton Mill Open Studio and Holiday Sale each day on Facebook to read the daily posting about a participating artist or artisan. Also, check www.thecottonmill.org for the full line-up of participants.
VERMONT STUDENT SKI PASS
PUTNEY COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Putney Community Center, Putney Foodshelf, and Wildflowers Playschool invite you to our Open House on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2014, from 12 noon to 4pm at the Putney Community Center, 10 Christian Square, Putney.
As we begin PCC's 90th year in service to the community, and Putney Foodshelf's 6th year housed at the Community Center providing supplemental healthy food to those in need, we would like to introduce Tess Lindsay's new Wildflowers Playschool which opened at the Center in September.
Please join us for this opportunity to take a look at our space that's available to rent for your special occasions and to take advantage of PCC's clearance sale of the remaining supply of limited edition Putney Town Logo glassware at ½ price!
Refreshments will be served.
For more information contact: Laurel Ellis 802-387-4489
GMO FREE PORK FOR SALE
Reserve your share of pork from the Bowen family at Meadowdale Farm. Quarter, half, and whole hogs freezer ready in late November. Variety of cuts from roasts, chops, bacon, and sausage - $8/lb. Mention that you saw this in the Wednesday Notice and get a 10% discount. Reservations or questions: kategraves2@yahoo.com or 802.380.1014
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 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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