GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL 

Today we all joined together to celebrate the Library's 55th Birthday. There were lots of cupcakes, shared stories, and gifted books, and once again we all managed to squeeze into this small community space. We are fortunate to have such a cozy, well stocked, and well tended Library at TGS and we appreciate all that Ponnie does to build up and support this space and program. Thanks to so many of you who donated both cupcakes and new books to our Library, in turn helping to ensure that our selection stays current and robust.

 

Due to the recent snow storms, we were forced to cancel one of our TGS ski days. Luckily, we were able to work with Okemo and Grafton to reschedule. We will have our final ski day on Wednesday, March 4th, so let's hope the snow is here to stay!

 

We are excited for our 8th graders who have made it to Ecuador safely and begun their service learning adventure. We will post updates on Facebook when we receive reports from Liz and look forward to hearing more about their amazing adventure soon.

 

This Sunday the West Hill Shop will host a community ski day at Green Mountain Orchards. The orchard only allows grooming once per year for this special ski day, and it is not to be missed. TGS is excited to support this event and this year our campus trails are included in the day. I hope anyone interested in attending this free community event will give it a try, as the orchard is a great place to ski and spend the day with family and friends. From Diny at West Hill Shop: LIMITED free rentals available from 10-12 and 12:30-2:30 Must reserve rentals in advance! Call 802-387-5718 or email: diny@westhillshop.com (Of course there is no guarantee that equipment will be available for everyone or that Mother Nature will cooperate.)  

 

We hope you all have a wonderful February vacation next week!

 

Dan

 

IMPORTANT! MAKE UP SKI DAY MARCH 4 

We will have a make up Okemo and Grafton ski day on WEDNESDAY, March 4. We will follow the regular Tuesday ski day schedule.

VARIETY SHOW RESCHEDULED MARCH 6
More details to follow!

TGS SWEATSHIRTS AND TSHIRTS!
Email Mary to order your child's or your own TGS apparel with bird logo on the front. Hooded sweatshirts are $35, Tshirts are $15, name on the back is an additional $5. 
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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.

 

 
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FEBRUARY

13 Inservice NO SCHOOL

16-20 Break

24 Selma screening for 6th-8th grades

27 Financial Aid applications due
MARCH

3 Town Meeting Day
NO SCHOOL

4 Make up Okemo and Grafton Ski Day

6 Variety Show

27 7th-8th Science Fair

27 Re-enrollment forms due

25-28 TGS Musical
Beauty and the Beast 7pm

30 Start Reading Challenge

APRIL

1 Dress as your favorite character day

3/30-4/17 Reading Challenge
COMMUNITY NEWS

PUTNEY COMMUNITY XC SKI DAY AT GREEN MOUNTAIN ORCHARDS
Sunday, February 15 - We invite you to a FREE community-wide cross country ski day beginning at Green Mountain Orchards. Come ski with friends and family from 9:30AM-2:30PM on groomed trails courtesy of the Putney School Groomers. This year the skiing includes The Grammar School' s new trails! LIMITED free rentals available from 10-12 and 12:30-2:30 Must reserve rentals in advance! Call 802-387-5718 or email: diny@westhillshop.com (Of course there is no guarantee that equipment will be available for everyone or that Mother Nature will cooperate.)

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
Please send your Community News items to Mary by Tuesday morning to be included in the Wednesday Notice. If you have news you would like to share with The Grammar School community, please contact Mary.