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SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING on Monday, January 12
January is budget time for Vermont school boards. By mid-month, school boards are required to finalize the proposed budget that residents approve or not at Town Meeting.
On Monday, January 12 the Guilford school board will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed budget. The main topic for discussion on Monday is the staffing for next year's 1st Grade. Given the large number of children in this year's Kindergarten, decisions need to be made regarding whether or not to have two First Grades in 2009-10 or continue with one large class. The meeting begins at 6:30 PM in the school library and the public is encouraged to attend.
Over the holiday recess we learned that Priscilla McKinley, a long time Guilford resident and former paraeducator at GCS had passed way. Priscilla was a woman with a huge heart and love for the students of Guilford Central School. Her passion and care for kids was unsurpassed. In her honor we will be planting a memorial tree for Priscilla in the spring. As we get closer to spring, we'll communicate the date and time when we will gather to honor Priscilla's service to the town's children. In the meantime, you may visit a memorial website for Priscilla at http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/priscilla-mckinley/homepage.aspx
JAZZ CONCERT to benefit the 8th grade class trip
featuring:
The Sabir Mateen
Raymond A. King
Larry Roland
Mark Hundevad Unit
Friday, February 6 at 8:00 P.M.
Vermont Jazz Center
General Admission $12, Students $10
Tickets available at
Everyone’s Books
Brattleboro & Cheshire Music in Keene
Guilford School Office
8th grade PING PONG TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
Saturday, February 14 for children from 8 years, adolescents and adults. Players will be categorized by age/experience. Entrance fee is $10/player/category. Call the office for more info.
EARLY ED SERVICES PLAYGROUP for 0-5 year olds every Thursday at the Vernon Library and Friday at the Guilford Community church. Arrive on time or come late from 9:30-11:00. Snack provided along with crafts, games, songs, story time, and a lot of playing with new and old friends.
If you have any questions call Jessica Finnell at 257-4223
Living Memorial Park Snow Sports, Inc. is open for the season. The hours are Thurs. and Fri. 3 to 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun. 12 to 4 p.m. The cost of a lift tickets remains at $5 for all riders age 6 and up. Visit the web site, www.vtsnowsports.org or call the info line at 603-256-6912 for an update or to leave a message. LMPSS is an all volunteer non-profit organization. To volunteer please call Ray at 387-4121 or leave a message on the info line.
AT-A-GLANCE
January:
5 - school reopens
12 - School Board Meeting 630 P.M.
13 - WINTER SPORTS
14 - K-6 report cards home
14 - Four Winds meeting
14 - Grade 8 BUHS orientation
15 - Middle School game with Walpole (away)
19 - NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King day
20 - NO SCHOOL Teacher Inservice
20 - Middle School game with Dummerston (Away)
20 - School Board Meeting 6:30 P.M.
22 - Middle School game with Hinsdale (Home)
23 - Middle School mid terms
23 - Open Studio Art Class
27 - Middle School game with Putney (away)
27 - WINTER SPORTS
28 - Grade 4-8 Concert (band & chorus) 6:30 P.M.
29 - Middle School game with Westmoreland (home)
29 - NAEP testing grades 4 & 8
FOR SALE:
Out grown 149C Burton Snowboard, with bindings, size & boots, helmet & bag that carries it all - $200 Firm. Call Troy Revis 579-8512.
Two pair of women’s snowboard boots, size 6 1/2 & 8. Asking $15 per pair. Call Dale Morse 254-2833
The New England Center for Circus Arts is starting it's Winter classes the week of Mon January 12.? They offer lessons for children and adults ages 1 1/2 yr and up. Youth Circus classes include acrobatics, juggling, wire walking, trapeze, aerial fabric, mini trampoline and other skills. Students of all abilities are welcome in our non-competitive classes. We do offer Scholarships are offered and classes for the entire family. For more information please visit our web site www.necenterforcircusarts.org or call 802-254-9780.
BMAC UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, January 8
7:30 p.m. Screening of Chuck Close (2007) by Marion Cajori, a cinematic portrait of one of the world's leading contemporary painters.
Wednesday, January 14
3:30-5:00 p.m. Book readings and healthy snacks for kids, ages 5-9. Sponsored by Brattleboro Savings & Loan
Thursday, January 15
7:30 p.m. Art historian and Marlboro College Dean of Faculty Felicity Ratte gives a presentation on portraiture throughout art history.
Friday, January 16
7:30 p.m. Rebecca Lichtenfeld, special projects coordinator for WITNESS, discusses the use of video as a tool for human rights activism.
Saturday, January 17
7:30 p.m. Screening of the HBO film, Alive Day Memories: Home From Iraq, followed by a community discussion on caring for injured veterans.