GREETINGS FROM TGS    
Production week is here! We are looking forward to the Peter Pan dress rehearsals and performances this Thursday through Sunday. Please join us!

Yesterday Kathy's 6th grade class visited the State House. This annual tradition is a highlight of the year and brings to life key elements of the curriculum. These trips have been particularly fun in recent years as TGS students have had the chance to visit with Governor Peter Shumlin, who as many know, is an esteemed alum of TGS. Yesterday Peter warmly welcomed Kathy and her class and spent some meaningful time answering questions and offering encouragement for our students.  
6th grade in Montpelier with Governor Peter Shumlin 
Looking ahead, next Thursday, April 14 is a half day of school (noon release) with parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon. Please contact Tammy to set up a conference for your child. Next Friday, April 15, is an inservice day for faculty and staff, and there will be no school for the students.

PETER PAN! 

DRESS REHEARSALS ­  
  • Thursday, April 7 Cast B 1:00pm
  • Friday, April 8 Cast A 10:00am
PERFORMANCES 
  • Friday, April 8 evening Cast A 7:00pm
  • Saturday, April 9 matinee Cast A 2:00pm
  • Saturday, April 9 evening Cast B 7:00pm
  • Sunday, April 10 matinee Cast B 2:00pm
Tickets: Students and Alumni $5, Adults $10, Families $25. To reserve tickets, please call or email Tammy 802-387-5364.

A percentage of all proceeds will go to Putney Family Services.
 
TGS READING CHALLENGE 
Wednesday, April13 - Wednesday, April 27
Our annual Reading Challenge begins next Wednesday, April 13.  Be looking for the Reading Challenge packet that students should be bringing home this week.  A letter to parents, calendar, student contract, adult contract, and bookmark are included.  Please read the information carefully.  
      
This is a noncompetitive reading challenge, where readers challenge themselves. For some, reading daily will be their challenge, while for others, their challenge will be to read longer each day. In order to successfully complete the challenge, participants must read and record their contracted number of minutes every day during the two week period. Join the fun by making this a family affair. 
 
For most students, parental support in creating a contract and recording the daily minutes is crucial. If you have any questions or need more materials, please call me at 802-387-5364 ext. 104, email, or visit the Library page.

Happy Reading,  Ponnie
 
DRESS AS YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER DAY 
TGS will celebrate the first day of the Challenge, Wednesday, April 13, with a special day when all students, faculty, and staff come to school dressed as a favorite book character. The day will end with a special buddy activity during All School Meeting. Don't miss out on the fun!
For more information, visit the Library page.
Thanks, Ponnie 

TGS STUDENTS SELECTED FOR OPUS 31
Congratulations to the two TGS students who have had their musical compositions selected for this spring's Opus 31 performance! Lone Wolf by Ibby in 5th grade and When a Witch Will Rise by Alli in 6th grade will be performed by professional musicians on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Elley-Long Music Center at St. Michael's College in Colchester, Vermont. TGS 5th and 6th graders are invited to attend the event as guests for the day. Alli Lubin will send more information soon.

PARENT PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE 
Our goal is to reach 100% parent participation in the Annual Fund this fiscal year. Each class that reaches 100% participation by May 15 will receive an ice cream social. As of today, 43% of TGS families have contributed to the Annual Fund. Thank you. 
 
GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY
Friday, May 20
Do we have the addresses of those people that you'd like us to invite? If not, please send them to Kimberly.  

TGS SPRING EVENT - Friday, June 3
More details will follow soon. If you are interested in being a volunteer at this event, please let Kimberly know.  

TGS SUMMER CAMPS
The dates for TGS Summer Camp are July 11-15, 18-22 and 25-29. There will be three weeks of mountain bike camp this year - first week 1/2 day, next two weeks full day! More details coming soon.
   
TRAIL RUNNING AND MOUNTAIN BIKING 
Zach and Amy Caldwell will lead running and mountain biking activities again this spring, starting at the end of April. Mountain biking will be held on Tuesdays, beginning April 26, and running will be held on Wednesdays, beginning April 27. Practices run from 3:15-4:30pm.

Runners need to be able to run at least one mile without stopping and be prepared to get wet and muddy, and bikers should feel confident riding through the woods on trails. Runners and bikers should have appropriate shoes, clothing, and water bottle and snack. Helmets are required for all bikers. Parents are welcome. Please contact Mary for more details. 
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APRIL

8-10 Peter Pan performances

13 Reading Challenge Begins

14 1/2 Day Conferences
     Noon Release

15 Inservice
     NO SCHOOL

20 Earth Day ASM
COMMUNITY NEWS 

TGS BABYSITTERS
Ella in 5th grade will complete her Red Cross course on April 3, 2016 and is available for babysitting and mother's helper work. Please email or call her at 802-387-2747. Her card with more details is posted on the bulletin board outside Tammy's office.

If your child is Red Cross certified and would like to offer babysitting services, we are happy to include the information in the Wednesday Notice and post it on the bulletin board. 
 
SPRING SPRUCE UP HELP 
If you need help doing your "spring spruce up," Deb Gray has time to help you out this month with painting, decorating, cleaning etc. References available, reasonable rates. Email degoart38@gmail.com.   

 
PARENTING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE CHATS AT PUTNEY LIBRARY
April 27 & May 11 from 6:00-7:30pm Do you need ideas for how to talk with your kids about social justice issues like racism, economic inequality, incarceration, homelessness, and gender? Join us for these interactive chats, which will highlight books at the Putney Public Library and other helpful resources, too.Light refreshments and childcare provided. www.act4socialjustice.com or 802-254-3400

MONADNOCK ART PARTIES

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.