WEDNESDAY NOTICE
September 9, 2015
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GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear Parents and Families,
It has been such a joy to welcome your children to TGS this week, and if their collective energy and enthusiasm are harbingers for the year, we are in for another great one at TGS. Thank you again for choosing TGS for your children and we look forward to a year of learning and fun together. Every week throughout the year is packed with activities at TGS, and reading the Wednesday Notice is an important step to stay on top of all that happens here. Next week's activities are described in this notice, and include field trips, our annual Potluck, and much more. These opening weeks of school are important for teachers and students to build strong relationships, and we spend a lot of time in class cultivating those connections and working as a community to build a sense of welcoming throughout TGS. I hope all of our parents feel that same sense of connection, and value and recognize that the start of school can be both a welcome relief and an anxious time for parents, as your child starts a new school, class, or grade. Either way, strong ties between school, student, and home help create a positive experience for all. Below is an abridged list of some leading (and benign) questions that may be helpful as you speak with your child about their experiences in these opening weeks at TGS.
- Tell me something that made you laugh today.
- What was the best thing that happened at school today?
- Where is the coolest place at the school?
- How did you help somebody today?
- How did somebody help you today?
- Tell me one thing that you learned today.
- When were you the happiest today?
This afternoon we have our first All School Meeting, which will include an all school sing and community name games to further the cross grade connections that are so important at TGS.
Thank you for your partnership this year.
Dan
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AFTER SCHOOL CARE
After School Care will begin today, September 9. Libby McCawley and Tracy Rodriguez are excited to offer this fun program and we appreciate all they will do to make it a success for our students! To sign up, please contact Tammy.
Monday - Friday 3-5pm
$1,350/year
200/month
15/day
SECONDARY SCHOOL FAIR
TGS is holding its annual Secondary School Fair on Wednesday, September 9 at 5:30pm in the school auditorium. The event will be attended by representatives from eleven different secondary schools and there will be a short panel discussion outlining the admissions process.
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTSSoccer assistants are needed for all ages. Please email Mary if you are interested in helping with after school sports or refereeing soccer games this fall. Practices are held at TGS from 3:00-4:30pm.
Games and meets (subject to change!) are listed on the TGS Main Calendar.
First practice Wednesday, September 9!
Practices for K-8: Wednesdays 3:10-4:30pm
First running meet: Kurn Hattin September 16
SOCCER PRACTICES AND GAMES
Practices begin Monday, September 14
Grades K-2: Mondays 3:10-4:00pm (No scheduled games)
Grades 3-5: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 3:10-4:30pm
Grades 6-8: Mondays, Tuesdays,and Thursdays 3:10-4:30pm
Please email Mary to sign up for after school sports. There is a $45 fee per student, which covers all fall sports. MONTSHIRE TRIP FOR K-5TH GRADE GET Wet - How does water shape our world? To kick off our schoolwide GET (Global Education Theme) study, grades K-5 will be going to the Montshire Museum of Science on Tuesday, Sept. 15. We will travel by bus and explore the outdoor water park. Kids should bring waterproof shoes such as flip flops and be prepared to play with water in the park. Two buses will leave TGS at 8:35am and make a stop at the Westminster Park and Ride off Exit 5 at 9:00am. Please communicate with your child's classroom teacher if you want to meet at the Park and Ride stop. The buses will return to TGS at 2:15. All students in K-5 should have a bag lunch, snack, and a water bottle. We are excited to launch our study with this great experience!
PUPPET SHOW FOR K-6TH GRADE
Grades K-6 will ride the bus to see the puppet show El Patico Feo (The Ugly Duckling) at Latchis Theater on Thursday, Sept. 17. This show is presented by Sandglass Theater's 9th International Puppets in the Green Mountains Festival. We are delighted to support this art performance. For more family shows and information about the festival see puppetsinthegreenmountains.com.
ALL SCHOOL POTLUCK
Everyone is invited to the All School Potluck on Friday, September 18 at 6pm in the auditorium. Dinner will be followed by a slideshow of the beginning of school, a welcome from Dan, and an update on the Medieval Faire. Families will spend time with students and teachers in the children's classrooms and return to the auditorium for dessert and coffee.
COFFEE WITH DAN IN THE LIBRARY
Because this is the first week of the school year, Coffee with Dan will be NEXT Thursday, September 17 in the Library at 8:30am.TGS BOARD AND COMMUNITY OPEN ADVISORY PANEL - SEPTEMBER 14
Dear TGS Community,
On Monday, September 14 from 8:15-9:00am in the TGS Library, we will have our next meeting of the Board and Community Open Advisory Panel.
This informal platform and entity will allow anyone (faculty, staff, parents, and others) to meet with a few trustees each month to ask questions, gain clarity on issues, and together identify resources and approaches that will help all of TGS in our collective aim to keep this school strong. We look forward to seeing you at this open dialogue meeting.
Thank you,
Peter Eden, TGS Board Chair
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SEPTEMBER
9 Secondary School Fair
15 Montshire Trip K-5
17 Puppet Show K-6
18 Secondary School visit day
18 All School Potluck
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Please join us Sunday, September 13 for the Dirty Pizza Ride at 12pm from Orchard Hill Breadworks in East Alstead, NH. Bill Koch League Fund Raiser for Putney Ski Club! This is a beautiful dirt road ride with many 4th class roads. The route is 40 miles, but there are plenty of shorter versions if desired (all abilities levels can be accommodated)! Mountain, hybrid, or cycle cross bikes highly recommended. We should be back at Orchard Hill by 4-5pm for some delicious pizza!
Cost for the ride and pizza is $20 and $10 for kids under 12. BYOB or whatever you want to drink.
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
Katherine Wagenbach (TGS parent) is offering horseback riding lessons to children and adults interested in learning how to ride this fall. She is certified by CHA and local to the Putney area. Contact her at: katherinewagenbach@gmail.com or 802-380-3234 for more information.
YOGA CLASSES FOR KIDS AT PUTNEY MOVES
Putney Moves, a yoga and wellness center located in Putney Village (right across from the General Store), offers group classes, kids classes, private sessions, workshops, yoga therapy, and massage therapy.
Yoga of Girls (ages 9-11)
Mondays, 3:30-5:00pm
Free Class on 9/14
6-Week Session Begins 9/21
This 6-week series is for girls who wish to explore how yoga can help with the development of confidence and courage.
During this series the students will move their bodies through yoga postures, attune to their feelings through mindful awareness, and reflect on their thoughts through a variety of formats including yoga, meditation, art, writing, and discussion.
Yoga for Kids (boys and girls ages 7-11)
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:45pm
Free Class on 9/16
6-Week Session Begins 9/23
This class combines basic yoga poses, meditation, and breathwork with lighthearted yoga games and partner poses. Kids will leave class feeling relaxed, joyful, connected, and centered.
YOUNG WRITERS AND ANIMALS
When: September 26, 2015 9am - 12pm
Where: Marlboro, VT (directions will be furnished upon registration)
Investment $25
This workshop is for young girls with a talent for writing & love for animals.
For more details and to register please go to ...
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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