GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL 
Please join me in saying "Break a Leg" to our 7th and 8th graders who will open the first of four performances of Beauty and The Beast tonight! We were treated to two lovely dress rehearsals as a school on Monday and Tuesday and it is so impressive to see the work that so many teachers, parents, friends of TGS, and students have put into this show. We are proud of this incredible group of kids for their professionalism and passion as they have pushed to perfect this show, and they will not disappoint. I look forward to joining many of you for each show during this busy and meaningful week of productions. 

We are pleased to report that we have begun hosting candidates for the 3rd and 5th grade teaching positions for finalist visits. These visits will last through next week and we look forward to announcing information about new hires in the coming weeks. We are delighted by the quality and volume of the teaching applicants and are excited to make the right match as we look to fill these important positions. Apple Gifford and a team of faculty are running these two searches and I want to thank them for their excellent work. 

Thank you to the many of you who have so enthusiastically responded to our re-enrollment requests. We look forward to receiving paperwork and deposits from those who have yet to respond by the stated enrollment deadline this Friday, March 27. If you have questions about re-enrollment, please reach out to Michael Brown.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR

RESERVE 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.

 
3RD-6TH GRADE SKI AT DUSTY RIDGE


READ EVERY DAY CHALLENGE

Wednesday, April 1 through Wednesday, April 15

Spring must be around the corner, because it's time for the TGS "Spring into Reading" Challenge. The purpose of this noncompetitive challenge is to support students' reading for pleasure, their daily reading habit, and to make it fun! Information will be sent home with your children this week about the reading challenge. Please read it carefully, so that your children will have a successful experience.  

For more information, please visit the library blog, or call me with any questions or concerns.

Thank you, Ponnie 

 

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

27 Re-enrollment forms due

25-28 TGS Musical
Beauty and the Beast 7pm

APRIL

1-15 Reading Challenge

1 Dress as your favorite character day

3 Inservice - NO SCHOOL

MAY

1 Spring Event at Green Mountain Orchards

9 All School Workday

15 Grandparents Day

JUNE

11 GRADUATION! 
Thursday, June 11 at 4pm

COMMUNITY NEWS
Next Stage Arts Project, in collaboration with Strong Coffee Stage, is pleased to present PUTNEY VAUDEVILLE, back by popular demand, for a family matinee on Sunday, March 29, 2015, at 4pm hosted by the globe-trotting, master magician/emcee Andrew Pinard.
 
WINDHAM CHILD CARE RAFFLE

Windham 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.