GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL 
This weekend TGS welcomed over 1,500 people to campus for the Medieval Faire. This record number of visitors enjoyed a magical day filled with wonder, fun, and play. This unique event is a defining aspect of the school's culture and would not be possible without the community of volunteers that pull together each year to make this day happen. Each year I am amazed at the strength and passion that our parent volunteers bring to produce the Faire. TGS simply could not have this special day without our amazing parents. Please accept our most sincere thanks for all you do! While it would be impossible to name each significant contributor to the Faire, I want to recognize the herculean efforts of Melanie Kent, Jennifer Jacobs, and Jen Robb, all of whom dedicated countless hours to perfect each detail of the day. Thank you all!  
 
Starting on Monday, TGS aftercare will be run by Elia Gilbert, an early childhood teacher who has been hired to lead this new TGS program. There are still some spaces available, so please let Tammy know if you are interested in this after school option for your child. 

I hope to see many of you on the Putney Mountain hike and lunch today. This afternoon many of us will head to another annual tradition, the Green Mountain Orchards Fun Run. Everyone is welcome to run, and the orchard will have cider, cider donuts, and apples for sale during and after the race.

I want to also thank Ponnie for her efforts with the annual TGS Book Faire. I enjoyed visiting the Library this week and seeing the many reading options she presented for our community. Thank you, Ponnie!

LIBRARY BOOK FAIR CONTINUES
Wednesday and Thursday, October 14-15 and Friday, October 16 (until noon)
 
The wonderful Medieval Faire may be over, but the Library Book Fair continues through the morning of Friday, October 16th. Take this opportunity to purchase birthday and holiday gifts, books for travel entertainment, and support classroom libraries. Teachers have left wish lists of books they would love to have in their classrooms.  Best times to visit are at drop off and pickup, but we'll be open during the day too.  Other times are posted on the library door. All proceeds benefit the library.  

BILL KOCH LEAGUE SIGN UP AND SKI SALE
Come to Putney BKL SKI Club night at the Grammar School auditorium this Friday,from 5-7pm.
  • Come to sign up for Putney BKL,
  • Come to rent new BKL team suits, or buy old team jackets, suits and hats
  • Come to order our new Putney BKL Swix jackets at wholesale price ($40),
  • Come to get expert equipment and fitting advice from Zach and Amy of Caldwell sports.
  •  Come to great deals on equipment new, used, and affordable rentals--from West HIll Shop and BKL Club and Families
  • AND come to just hang out, eat cider and donuts and have a good time! 
We are acting NOW because many of these great deals will be gone in a couple weeks. Please arrive no later than 6pm.

PLEASE  BRING YOUR CHECKBOOK to sign up or buy/order any equipment!
 
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS   
This afternoon is our Fun Run at Green Mountain Orchards. Please bring your child to the orchard right after school - we will begin the course walk at 3:30pm.
 
Parking for the race is along the orchard road to the left of the main driveway (there is a sign designating the parking area). Runners and spectators will walk the 1/4 mile to the start.

The orchard will have apples, cider, and cider donuts for sale during and after the races.
 
Running Meets
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.

MEDIEVAL FAIRE COSTUME RETURN 
Calling all Costumes... If you, or your child(ren) borrowed costumes for the Medieval Faire, please remember to return them. Sooner is better so we can get them organized and hauled back up to the costume loft. Also, PLEASE (please, please, please) return them in the same or better condition as you received them. Clean, and repaired if needed, so they are ready to use again. Thank you!

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

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  

APARTMENT FOR RENT
Apartment for rent: 3-4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen, laundry, internet, nice yard space, stream, barn...less than half a mile from TGS on Tavern Hill Road. Available early October. Great for a family! @1200/mo., includes utilities. Email aliciabdana@gmail.com

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.


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.