WEDNESDAY NOTICE
March 18, 2015
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GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
On Monday we sent enrollment contracts for new and returning students for the 2015-2016 academic year. If you have not received your contract by Thursday, please let Michael Brown know, as we are looking forward to receiving returned contracts by Friday, March 27 as we plan for next year.
We are currently in the exciting end stages of our musical intensive and anxiously awaiting the first performances of Beauty and the Beast, Jr next Wednesday. I look forward to seeing many of you at one or more of our four performances and two dress rehearsals. We strongly encourage new families to attend, as a TGS musical must not be missed! The musical is big collaborative effort and we are so appreciative of all of the faculty, staff, parents, and past parents and friends who are logging long hours to make this year another success for our talented student actors.
The first orders of TGS sweatshirts and Tshirts have arrived. Aside from being fun and fashionable, they are a great way to show your support for TGS. Please reach out to Mary to get yours today.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JRRESERVE SEATS IN ADVANCE by calling Tammy at (802) 387-5364 ext. 101. Purchase your tickets at the door - $10/adults and $5/children and alumni, with a $25 per family maximum. All proceeds from the Thursday, March 26 performance will benefit Putney Family Services. A concession stand will be available during intermission. 
GIRLS ON TRACK FOR 6th-8th GRADE GIRLS!
New for TGS - Girls on Track will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:45pm at TGS for all interested 6th-8th grade girls. You are welcome to sign up for the program even if you can't make both sessions. Please contact Clare Mundell for details. GIRLS ON THE RUN!
Registration for Girls on the Run for is still open.
SPRING UP MORNING MARCH 19On Thursday morning March 19, all students will spend time in their next year's classrooms. It's a great opportunity for them to see what's coming up for them next year.
TGS ARTISTS IN LOCAL EXHIBITIONS
Our young artists are well represented in the community, and we hope you will check out their work!
Elementary Art Exhibit at Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro until March 28, 2015. A range of artwork from our K-5 artists is on view with student work from other area schools.
Student Still Life Paintings at Katy's Great Food in Putney from March 11 to April 15, 2015. A selection of still life paintings by our fifth graders, inspired by the muted color palette of Giorgio Morandi, graces the walls of our local cafe this month.
LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Ponnie is looking for library volunteers! There is always a lot of shelving to do, but if you have decent handwriting, can sew or alphabetize, are good at number recognition, or like to make crafts, your help would be very welcome. Please call Ponnie: 387-5364 x104 or email her to find out more. TGS SWEATSHIRTS!
Our first batch of TGS sweatshirts has arrived. Be sure to get in on our second order! Hooded or crewneck sweatshirts are $35, Tshirts are $15, and a student's name on the back is an additional $5. Please email Mary to order.
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MARCH
19 Spring Up Morning!
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 Inservice - NO SCHOOL
3/30-4/17 Reading Challenge
MAY
1 Spring Event at Green Mountain Orchards
9 All School Workday
15 Grandparents Day
JUNE
11 GRADUATION!
Thursday, June 11 at 4pm
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COMMUNITY NEWS
NEXT STAGE
March 21 - NAOMI SHELTON & THE GOSPEL QUEENS - 7:30pm
March 22 - AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY FILM STATES OF GRACE
Intro and Q & A with filmmakers Helen Cohen, Mark Lipman, and Dr. Grace Dammann - 7pm
WINDHAM CHILD CARE RAFFLEWindham Child Care Association is now selling tickets for their annual Spring Raffle, raising money for programs benefitting children, families and early educators throughout Windham County. Three great prize packages total $890 in value! First prize, "Experience Brattleboro," includes a one-night stay at the Latchis Hotel plus movie tickets, and gift cards to Whetstone Station Restaurant & Brewery, Evan James Jewelers, Twice Upon a Time, Amy's Bakery, and Brattleboro Food Co-op. Second prize includes an interior/exterior car detailing and oil change courtesy of Brattleboro Ford Subaru. Third prize is a Southern Vermont Dance Festival Package which includes $325 worth of performances and classes. See more details at https://rafflecreator.com/pages/5382/windham-child-care-association-spring-raffle. Raffle tickets are $20 each and are available from Ken Brautigam at TGS and at www.windhamchildcare.org. Only 200 will be sold! The drawing will be held at the Young Children's Art Exhibit on Saturday, April 4 at noon at the Brooks House.
BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE BENEFIT Brattleboro, VT--Families, friends and teams from work are invited to celebrate the 34th Annual Bowl for Kids' Sake to benefit Youth Services' BigBrothers Big Sisters program on Saturday, April 4. The fundraising event will be held from 9am to 5pm with teams signing up in March for a one-hour time slot at Brattleboro Bowl on Putney Road. Call Youth Services at(802) 257-0361 for pledge sheets and to reserve a lane or for more information about becoming involved. To download everything you need to organize a team, visit www.youthservicesinc.org/bowling.
CIRCUS CAMP April 20-24 at Le Studio, presented by Troy Wunderle
- Half Day Program: 9:00-12:00 (early drop off available upon request). The half day program is circus camp only. Children should bring 1 snack.The fee is $75.00 for the week.
- Full Day program: 9:00-5:30. (early drop off available upon request). The full day program will include the circus camp plus tumbling, gymnastics, outdoor and indoor play, open gym, games, theater, and crafts. Children will need a lunch and 2 snacks. The fee for the full day program is $125.00 for the week.
- Registration: Please call Le Studio at 802-463-9010. Registration is limited and this camp fills quickly.
Le Studio is a licensed VT child care program and accepts Vermont child care subsidy.
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
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.
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