GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL 

We are excited to announce that the TGS Spring Event will be held on April 10, 2015 at Green Mountain Orchards. Please save the date for this fun filled evening.You can expect full details of the evening to be shared very soon!

 

On Tuesday, February 25 we will host another Head of School Coffee in the Library at 8:30am. II hope to see many of you there!

 

Next week is the Library Birthday Party and we are all very excited for this year's iteration of this important celebration of our Library and our love of reading at TGS!

 

Thank you for your flexibility with our snow days and delays in the previous weeks. Winter is here in full force and while we are taking advantage of the excellent snow pack for our ski program and preschool penguin slides, it does mean we occasionally have to adjust our schedule for road safety concerns.  

 

Please note: The 7th-8th Science Fair has been moved to February 27. We will keep you posted about the schedule for the Fair. 

 

Enjoy the snow,

Dan

ART NEWS

I am pleased to announce that we had several eighth graders place in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards this year!   

  

Gracie Childs:  Silver Key, Jewelry, Sunlight on the Ocean Surface

Miranda Fuller:  Silver Key, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Talking with the monster AND Honorable Mention, Short Story, The Opossum

Rachel Racco:  Honorable Mention, Drawing and Illustration, Safety Pin

Dylan Ray:  Honorable Mention, Painting, Mirror

Anja Stolper:  Honorable Mention, Jewelry, Moss Agate Clasp Ring 

 

I should also mention that there were several TGS alums on the full awards list, Miles Brautigam, Kit Blazej, and Andres Rodriguez among them:

http://www.brattleboromuseum.org/education/artandwritingawards-vermont/

Congratulations to our young artists!

Hannah 

  

PUTNEY FOOD SHELF NEEDS OUR HELP 

Second graders are collecting non-perishable food, diapers, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other items necessary for health. The pantry is bare and the need is great. Please contribute! Baskets for donations are located outside the main office and the second grade room.

Thank you.

 

Putney Food Shelf by the Second Graders

Imagine

If you had no breakfast

Imagine

Going to bed hungry

Imagine

If lunch didn't fill you up

Going to school empty

Imagine

Trying to fall asleep when you are cold

Imagine

Having to choose between warmth and food

Imagine if TGS families didn't help

PLEASE donate to the Putney Food Shelf!

 

55TH LIBRARY BIRTHDAY PARTY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11!

Next week the Library will celebrate its 55th birthday with a fun party. The entire school will fill the library to celebrate reading, books, and our library with lively entertainment and gift opening. And since it's a birthday party, we end with yummy cupcakes.

 

For a copy of the library wish list, please go to the Library Page or pick one up in the library. Books may be ordered online from Village Square Booksellers, local and independent, at  http://www.villagesquarebooks.com/wishlist/5 .

 

If you would be willing to bake cupcakes for the celebration, please let me know.  We will need about nine dozen, so far Ann-Michelle, Erika, and Emily have volunteered.

 

Please contact me with any questions, concerns, or if you will be able to bake cupcakes. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Ponnie

SESSION 2 STEAM 
After school programs start up again the week of February 2! There are a couple exciting new offerings as well as some favorites now available to different age groups. Check out the website for class descriptions and registration forms. Return completed forms to Tammy in the office with payment, or email Jen Robb.
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FEBRUARY
11 Library Birthday Party

13 Inservice NO SCHOOL

16-20 Break

27 Financial Aid applications due
MARCH
3 Town Meeting Day
NO SCHOOL

27 7th-8th Science Fair

27 Re-enrollment forms due

25-28 TGS Musical
Beauty and the Beast 7pm
COMMUNITY NEWS

TGS SPANISH TEACHER LIZ JACKSON PRESENTS "EXPLORING PERU"
Due to the snow, the Peruvian hot chocolate night has been rescheduled! Come instead on Thursday, 2/5 at 5:30 to hear Liz Jackson's inspiring stories about her exper iences in Peru and share a video about the community she has visited there. Information will be available for anyone who might be interested in joining her on her next student trip. All are welcome! For more information contact Liz Jackson at liz@gogiabroad.com or go to http://gogiabroad.com  /our-programs/peru-service-learning/.
 

 

 

WEST HILL SHOP NORDIC WAX DEMO Wednesday, February 4 at 6pm

Attention marathoners and experienced waxers - this demo is for you!

Drew Gelinas, veteran World Cup service ski technician, returns to West Hill to talk about klisters, binders, bridges, fluoros, most durable waxes and tips for waxing in tough ski conditions with an emphasis on marathons. Sign up by 2/2/15 and get a 10% OFF coupon for waxing supplies. Email:  diny@westhillshop.com, or give us a call - 802-387-5718.

 

FAMILY YOGA AT PUTNEY MOVES on Saturdays 11:00-12:15pm 
Family Yoga is a great way to engage the whole family in some silly fun!  Traditional Hatha yoga poses are mixed in with creative games, positive music, art projects, and story time. Parents will also work side-by-side with their little yogis to create poses.  Classes focuses on core strength (strong tummies), creative play, healthy communication skills and an overall awareness of health and wellbeing.

 

Ages 2 and up. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate. 

$20 for 1 adult and 1 child | $5 for each additional adult or child. Putney Moves is located at 133 Main Street, 2nd Floor.  Learn more at: www.putneymoves.com.   


Art Classes at River Gallery School - Winter/Spring Semester Feb. 2 - June 1, 2015
Children's Studio Classes with Helen Schmidt and Collin Leech for ages 6 -12, 3:30 pm - 5 pm Feb. 3 - May 28 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, choose one afternoon for a 15 week session.

New: Children's Sculpture + Crafts with Helen Schmidt  for ages 8 to 14
Monday 3:30 - 5pm 15 classes Feb. 2 - June 1  

Vacation ART CAMP  
Feb. 16 - 20 + April 20 - 24 9am - Noon 
Teen Studio + Portfolio Class with Helen Schmidt $360for ages 12 to 18
Friday  4-5:30,15 classesFeb. 6-May 29
 
RGS will work with individuals on installment payment plans, individual scholarship, and work-trade options. RGS admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin and is an equal provider. If you received this schedule through your child's school, the school is neither endorsing or discouraging participation. Not A School Sponsored Event
 

ALCHEMY ART WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

FIBER - every Tuesday 11-3. Felting Open Studio with demonstrations and guided instruction available for a variety of dry felting techniques.

Materials provided. $5 drop-in.

JOURNEY - 3 Thursdays - January 15, 22, & 29. Facilitated personal inquiry incorporating literary, visual, and meditative arts. Rediscover your authentic self and tap into your innate creative wisdom. Registration required. $90/person.

AWAKEN - 6-8 pm last SATURDAY of the month. Move your body, find your voice, and explore mandalas through Dancing Meditation, Global Song Circle, and the creation of group and individual mandalas. 4 sessions $60-$120 sliding scale.   

VISION in 3s SERIES - Join us the 3rd Weekend of the Month for:

TANGLED - 3rd Saturday & Sunday 11-3. Wire sculpture open studio.  

HOOTENANNY - 3rd Saturday 6-7pm. Open mike & community sing.

$5/person.

PONDER - 3rd Sunday of January 6-7pm. Sharing of Poetry & Prose. $5/person. 

Email ALCHEMYPUTNEY@GMAIL.COM for more information. 

 

CIRCUS SPECTACULAR at the LATCHIS THEATER
Feb. 28 at 7:30pm and Mar. 1 at 1pm - tickets on sale now for Circus Spectacular, our annual fundraising extravaganza that takes place the 1st weekend of March (and this year...the last day of February and the first day of March!) in downtown Brattleboro, featuring performers from all over the world. Proceeds benefit NECCA's community outreach programing, including scholarships for summer camps, discounted classes with local schools, and free classes for kids through collaborations with regional social services.

Tickets now on sale through  Brown Paper Tickets. VIP Front Orchestra: $50 adults/$30 under 12. Rear Orchestra: $25 adults/$25 under 12. Balcony: $15 adults/$10 under 12.

NEWS ITEMS
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