WEDNESDAY NOTICE
May 18, 2016
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WORKDAY THANK YOU!
I would like to thank all of the parents, students, faculty and staff who came out for our Spring Workday this past Saturday. It is amazing to see what a group of motivated, positive people can accomplish in just a few hours.
We have a new picnic area in front of the upper school, our gardens are ready for the growing season, the school and bus windows are sparkling clean, brush was cleared on the bank behind our main sign, and several playground improvements are underway.
Sometimes my preparations for the day get a little hectic, but it is always humbling and uplifting to have so many members of our community step forward to go that extra bit to do a great job. From loading that last truck full of brush to a second grader who would not stop until she had washed every window she could find, the day was a real reminder of what makes TGS the place it is.
Thank you,
Kurt
THE BARD IS BACK
Shipwrecks, gender confusion, mixed up love, an outlaw, and a bossy maid! A tale full of charm and skill and wit! Come see Sir Toby Belch have the time of his life! Witness Viola/Cesario's anguish over unrequited love! See the duel between a gentle page and a cowardly knight! All this and more will be your delight on Wednesday afternoon, May 18, and Thursday night, May 19!
Second Graders will be performing an adapted version of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare on Wednesday, May 18 at the All School Meeting. There will also be a night performance on Thursday, May 19 at 6:00pm. All are welcome to attend! 
ORDER YOUR LIMITED EDITION TGS DRAGON TSHIRTS AND SWEATSHIRTS TODAY!
Please choose items, size, shirt color, and ink color from the options below.
Items
T-shirts - $15.00
Sweatshirts - $30.00
Name on back - $5.00
Sizes
Adult S-XL, Youth XS-XL
T-shirt and sweatshirt colors
Chocolate brown
Kelly green
Light blue
Orange
Ink colors
White
Green
 Fill out and return the attached order form to Mary. Please make checks out to TGS Shirts and give to Tammy. Questions? Email
Original TGS logo created by Dorrit Merton, first TGS librarian P '64, '66
K-6 SPRING CONCERT TUESDAY, MAY 24
Students arrive at 6:10pm.
K-1-2: Kindergarten room
3-4: 4th grade room
5-6: 5th grade room
Concert behavior expectations
We are looking forward to the K-6th Spring Concert next Tuesday. K-1-2 will gather in the Kindergarten room, 3-4 in the 4th grade room, and 5-6 in the 5th grade room. (If you forget a recorder or music folder, please go right up to the theater when you arrive and see Carol Cutts to get what you need.)
Please remind your children that the focus of the evening will be the musical performances, and that they should limit coming in and out of the auditorium for the duration of the concert. (If they need to use the restroom, please wait until there is a break between pieces. This is not a time for children to spend time outdoors or in other spaces in the school.)
Students will sit with their teachers on assigned benches, and will remain in their groups to watch all the performances. Children who do not attend TGS should sit with their families during the concert. When we go outside to the front hill to watch the Maypole Dance on the driveway below, children should stay on the hill until the concert is over.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!
ALL SCHOOL CRĘPE LUNCH FRIDAY, MAY 27
Benefit for the 7th grade Quebec trip
On Friday, May 27, the 7th grade will be serving crępes for lunch for $6 per person. There will be turkey, turkey and cheese, or just plain cheese. Gluten free crępes also will be available. Dessert will be Nutella crępes, with a gluten free option. Please remember to send in some money with your child on Friday, the 27th.
STROLLING OF THE HEIFERS!
Let's march together in the Strolling of the Heifers Parade on Saturday, June 4 at 9am. This year's TGS theme is Bees.
Our student Bees, donning handcrafted antennae, will carry paper flowers and give out bee-friendly wildflower seed packets to the crowd. In addition, we will have signs that espouse TGS's values, such as Bee Kind, Bee Curious, Bee Amazed, etc. Every student that RSVPs and marches with us will receive a custom TGS T-shirt.These limited edition shirts feature bee themed artwork by Hannah Richards with black ink on a yellow shirt. The only way to receive a T-shirt is to march with us! This is a can't miss event! If you aren't familiar with the event, The Strolling of the Heifers Parade is just that; over 100 cows march down the street, along with clowns, floats, school groups, and bands. If you've never seen it, you've never seen anything like it. PLEASE RSVP to Justin with:
Student Names T-shirt Sizes Total number in your group
HEAD OF SCHOOL TRANSITION COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES UPDATE
The Transition Committee has been working to ensure a smooth and productive Head of School transition process for Nick and our community.
We have assisted with Nick's campus visit late last month (where he met primarily with faculty, staff, and students), we have helped with Nick's visit this Friday for Grandparents' Day, and we are working on an agenda for a June visit to TGS, as well. The Transition Committee is helping to create a list of area and regional resources for Nick's family, we will gather feedback regarding thoughts on key goals for an initial 120 day plan (half summer, half start of fall semester) for Nick, and we will assist in efforts to transfer documents, policies, operational elements to Nick as the end of June approaches. We are working to make the transition for Nick and his family as warm and positive as possible.
The Transition Committee will also work to establish some times after Nick's arrival when he can be available to meet with parents and anyone else eager to engage in dialogue with our new Head of School. There will be more updates at the end of the school year.
Calling all high rollers! Join the TGS community for an evening of carousing on June 3 at 7:00pm. Your $30 donation gives you exclusive access to
gambling, an antique beer truck, a signature cocktail from Saxton's River Distillery, and a silent auction at the Burns' Barn, North Road, Walpole, NH.
Don't forget to break out your flapper outfits and best Great Gatsby inspired garb... Come dressed to impress! Only 100 tickets available. Know other bold party goers? Shhhhh....and pass it on.
The dates for TGS Summer Camp are
July 11-15, 18-22, and 25-29. Themes for Young Explorers Camp are Pirates and Mermaids, Art Camp, and Nature Camp. Day camp includes programming in the arts, outdoor exploration, and mountain biking. Contact Jen Robb for more information.
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MAY
20 Grandparents Day
24 Spring Concert 6:30pm
27 All School Lunch
JUNE
3 Spring Event
4 Strolling of the Heifers Parade
7 Move Up Day
15 Field Day/Last Full Day of School
16 Graduation - NO SCHOOL
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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Making Art With the World Around Us with TGS art teacher Hannah Richards
July 5th - 8th (4 days)
1-4pm
Ages 7-12
$80 Members / $100 Non-Members
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VILLAGE DANCE SERIES - FAMILY CONTRAS AND SQUARES AT EVENING STAR GRANGE, DUMMERSTON CENTER, VT 6:30 ~ 9:30pm POTLUCK SUPPER 5:30pm.
Saturday, May 21 - Jokers Wild: Aidan Murphy, Everest Witman & Alden Witman, with Peter Amidon, caller
Saturday, June 18 - Continuum: Linda Henry, piano, Bob Snope, Concertina & banjo with Andy Davis, caller
Adults: $7 Children: $4 Families: $20
Beginners welcome - Refreshments - All dances taught
INFORMATION: Andy Davis (802)257-1819 village@dancingmasters.com
SNOW FARM MEAT
Do you eat meat? How important is the life and health of the animal? If you'd like to feed meat to your family that you can feel good about (and tastes great), check out what David Hull has to offer from Snow Farm. Email him at snowfarmvermont@gmail.com or call him at 802.365.7375.
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
Katherine Wagenbach - TGS parent is offering horseback riding lessons to children and adults this spring & summer. She is certified by CHA and local to the Putney area. Contact her at: katherinewagenbach@gmail.com or 802-380-3234 for more information.
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.
NECCA
Flying Trapeze Open House: Try a Swing for $5. On Saturday, May 21 the New England Center for Circus Arts is welcoming anyone who wants to test out the flying trapeze for a quick trip, only $5 a flight between 11am and 1pm. The flying is open to anyone age 7 and up, but there are other activities for younger kids including hula hooping and juggling. First time flyers are invited to see what all the excitement is about.
Fly for $5 is on a first come basis, so come early and enjoy the other circus activities including hula hooping & juggling and watch your friends fly around. The Flying is $5 a swing and is outdoors at 10 Town Crier Drive, Brattleboro, VT. If the weather looks questionable, check out www.necenterforcircusarts.org for updates. NATURE MUSEUM SUMMER CAMPS
Reconnect your kids with the rhythms of nature this summer with The Nature Museum in Grafton, VT. We offer natural science summer camps that are guaranteed to increase the health, happiness, and well-being of kids. Summer camp can do wonders for kids' self-confidence and independence, not to mention being a blast for both of you (hello kid-free time!). Campers venture to forests, streams and ponds with seasoned Environmental Educators which put them in tune with the natural world. Find more information and register early for all of The Nature Museum's summer camps at www.nature-museum.org.
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.
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