GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL 
The countdown to the Medieval Faire is on! Starting
Thursday, our campus will be transformed into a wonderful Medieval village. Sir Lancelot has tested his ride, the Dragon has come out of its lair, and the Swan Swing is ready and in place on its perch. I can't wait to see the smiling faces of our students and many new friends on Saturday as they experience the magic of the Faire for the first or the 10th time. Thank you all in advance for your volunteer efforts, creativity, and dedication to this one of a kind event.

We have changed the date of our annual Putney Mountain hike to October 14, and we have ordered perfect fall weather. Parents are encouraged to attend this all school event and we look forward to a great day together. 

For the Putney Mountain hike, buses will depart TGS at 11:45. Parents can follow the buses from school or meet us at the trailhead at noon. We expect that everyone will reach the summit by 12:30. We will eat lunch and have an ASM before heading down by 1:15 or 1:30. It's safe to say we will be back to school by 2pm. Pizza lunch will NOT be served on the mountain.
 
I hope to see many of you this afternoon for the running race at Kurn Hattin School. Next Wednesday, October 14 is our Fun Run at Green Mountain Orchards.This is a fun event for runners of all abilities and everyone is welcome. Please contact Mary if your child is planning to attend.

IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!
Tired of Medieval Faire email messages? Wondering how to make them stop? Good news! There is something YOU can do. Go to iVolunteer now and sign up for one of these unfilled slots http://tgs.ivolunteer.com/medieval_faire_003:
 
Gaming Glen
  • Catapult:12-2 & 2-4
  • Storm the Castle Wall: 12-2 & 2-4
  • Merlin's Midway: 12-2 & 2-4
  • Pillow Joust: 10-12
  • Swan Swing: 12-2
  • Sling Shot: 10-12
 
Village
  • Apothecary: 2-4
  • Photo booth: 2-4
  • Marketplace: two needed 2-4
  • Ticket Booth: 2-4
  • Make & Take (crafts): 12-2 & 2-4
  • Puppet Show: two needed 12-2 & 2-4
  • Tavern: two needed 2-5
 
Food (Tavern and Marketplace)
  • Cornbread (3 pans 9x12)
  • Caramel apples
  • Pies
We are making progress. This list is a lot shorter than it was just a few days ago. We can do it! We can fill them all! Don't be left out of the fun... join the Medieval Faire today! http://tgs.ivolunteer.com/medieval_faire_003 
 
Three weeks of recruiting may be making me a little loopy...help me regain my sanity...sign up today!  http://tgs.ivolunteer.com/medieval_faire_003 
 
In addition to the need for volunteers, we also have some great activities for everyone to enjoy:  
  • Live Joust and Medieval Riding Games
     
  •  "A Tale of the Tontlawald" a slightly scary puppet show by Julia Zanes and Donald Saaf, with live music!
     
  • Birds of Prey!  From the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
     
  • Fencing Demonstrations
     
  • Spinning and Weaving Demonstrations
Your humble volunteer coordinator,

MEDIEVAL FAIRE INFO!
No parking at the Lower School Thursday PM - Friday PM due to Raising the Village. Please make other arrangements for drop off and pick up.

Costumes for children and adults are available in the auditorium. Please keep the racks neat and sign out the items you borrow. PLEASE make sure you return them in the same (or better) condition.    
Fiber donations needed: strips of fabric, fat yarn, grasses or flowers. Drop off anytime between now and Friday PM for use in a communal weaving project in the Marketplace.  
 
TGS BOOK FAIR Friday, Oct. 9 - Friday, Oct.16  
~Visit the Book Fair during the Medieval Faire~   
Please set aside a time to visit the library to select from the exciting books that will be on display. The Book Fair will be open: Friday, October 9; during the Medieval Faire, Wednesday-Thursday, October 14&15; and Friday morning the 16th. Teachers will have created wish slips, so the Book Fair is also a time to donate books to your child's class.

For more information, please visit the Library page, or contact Ponnie for more information.
Your support of the Library is always greatly appreciated.   

COFFEE WITH DAN OCTOBER 8 
October Coffee with Dan will be held in Dan's office at 8:30am tomorrow.

PUTNEY FOOD SHELF 
The Second Grade is collecting non-perishable food items for the Putney Food Shelf for the month of October. Pet food, toiletries, diapers, and baby food donations are also gladly accepted. There is a donation box outside the second grade classroom and also a basket by the main office. Thank you so much for your generosity -- the need is great and our sacrifice small.
Eve and the Second Graders
 
PUTNEY BILL KOCH LEAGUE SIGN UP
Friday, Oct. 16 at TGS from 5-7pm 
We are having a Putney BKL sign up night on Friday, October 16 at The Grammar School gym. It will be a great opportunity to sign your kids up for the winter, rent a ski suit, purchase a team jacket and get your children's equipment evaluated for proper fit and function (to name just a few things). Attached is a flyer for the event. Please pass this along to anyone you think might be interested! Also, please don't hesitate to get in touch with questions. Finally, don't forget your checkbook! You can call Amy Caldwell at 303.775.5289.
 
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS 
Running Meets
Oct. 7 - Kurn Hattin
Oct. 14 - TGS Fun Run at GMO
Oct. 28 - TGS Invitational  
Games and meets (subject to change!) are listed on the main calendar. Please email Mary if you have questions.

MUSIC CALENDAR 2015-2016
Music performance dates for the 2015-2016 school year are on the calendar. The 7th-8th grade musical will be performed Wednesday - Saturday, April 6-9, 2016 at 7pm.
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OCTOBER

7 Kurn Hattin XC

8 Coffee with Dan

9-10 Book Fair in Library

10 Medieval Faire

12 Columbus Day
     NO SCHOOL

14 Putney Mountain Hike 

14-16 Book Fair in Library

14 XC Fun Run
     Green Mountain Orchards 

28 TGS Invitational

29 Conference Day
     NO SCHOOL

30 Long Fall Weekend
     NO SCHOOL 
COMMUNITY NEWS

A NATIVE AMERICAN THANKSGIVING: A TWO-PART EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES
The Nature Museum at Grafton presents A Native American Thanksgiving an autumnal science program for youth and families. Developed from discussions with Native American elders and research of the historical record, this two-part program will be held on Saturday, October 24 at Grafton Ponds. The cost for youth 7-14 is $25 for the two part program and $10 per adult for Part 2. Space is limited and everyone is encouraged to register early at nature-museum.org.


FREE SKI SEASON PASS FOR VERMONT FIFTH GRADERS! 
Click here for more information.

WANDA HOUSTON AND THE JAZZ ON THE MOTHERSHIP TRIO 
Benefit Concert and Silent Auction for Windham Child Care Association
Friday, October 9 at the Hooker-Dunham Theater in Brattleboro -  Mark your calendars for an evening of fantastic jazz, fine appetizers, and a Silent Auction featuring work by area artists and promotions by a host of local businesses! Limited seating -- only 100 tickets will be sold. Get yours now ($25) from Ken Brautigam or the WCCA website. Click here for more information. 
 
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.