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EARLY RELEASE
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 12:15
NO SCHOOL - TEACHER INSERVICE
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Call the office if you would like to schedule a conference.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2009-2010 kindergarten class at Guilford Central School will be held on Friday, April 17 at the Guilford Central School
Any Guilford resident who has a child that will be five years old on or by September 1, 2009 should contact the school at 254-2271 to schedule an appointment for that day.
Anyone seeking an exception to this policy must send the request in writing to the school by April 1. For early admission, testing will be allowed for any child whose birthday falls less than 60 days beyond the September 1 date.
Vermont law now requires proof of immunization, but children may be exempt from immunization for medical, religious or moral reasons.
Dan Butterworth and His Marionettes will perform Carnaval del Mundo at the Putney Central School gym, Putney, VT on Friday, March 27th, at 7 p.m. The $5 admission and bake sale proceeds will benefit our garden program. Dan is from Rhode Island and has performed throughout the U.S. and internationally. Unlike typical puppet shows, Dan's marionettes have shorter strings, and he dances on stage with them. The show appeals to children and adults. For more information go to butterworthproductions.com and watch for articles in the entertainment section of the Brattlebor Reformer. We hope you will enjoy the show!
MARCH IS STUDENT ART MONTH!
March 7 - 28:
Artwork by Katie Bessette, Kyle Covey,
Asha Dimatteo-LePape, Durin Hoyer, Chloe Lake, Payton Lawrence, A Elizabeth Lussier,
Leon Ogden, & Sophie Zimmerman
will be on display at Brooks Memorial Library
Experience Sugar on Snow Supper Guilford Church Supper
March 21
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Guilford, VT-- A spring tradition, the Sugar-on-Snow Supper at Guilford Community Church, Guilford, VT will be held on Saturday evening, March 21. There will be three seatings to choose from, at 4:30, 5:45 and 7 P.M.. The price for adults is $10 adults, $5 children under age 11, $3 for kids age 4 and under. For reservations and directions, call Robin Davis at (802) 257-1819.
The Spring Session of classes at the New England Center for Circus Arts begins Mon March 23.? Check our web site [ blocked::http://www.necenterforcircusats.org/ ]www.necenterforcircusats.org for info on trapeze, acrobatic, juggling and aerial classes.? And check out our Spring Cabaret show on Saturday March 21 at 3 pm and 730 pm:? tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children under 12, under 2 yrs are free.? Call 802-254-9780 for more information.
THE GUILFORD PLAYERS
Your voice, your body and your imagination - that’s all you need to make theatre! The Guilford Players will return to school with an introduction to acting classes led by NEYT faculty member Jonathan Mirin. Improvisation and games to discover how characters make scenes ... and scenes make characters.
March 23 - May 26 from 3:15-4:30 P.M. at school. Cost $100
IT’S NOT TOO LATE!!! MARCH READING CHALLENGE began Monday, March 9 and runs through Friday, April 3. Please ask your childfor information, prize lists and reading contracts for both adults and children that came home last week. We'd love to have more participants than ever this year - consider reading a book together as a family. Weekend reading is optional but strongly encouraged; students who read on weekend days will be eligible for a special prize this year! Reading Challenge prizes this year include an iPod Touch from Brown Computer Solutions, a $100 gift certificate for use at an area book store, adult grand prize of an overnight stay for two at the Latchis Hotel and many, many more. Join in! Fill out your contract today. For additional information and forms please contact Susan Hessey in the school library. Book marks will came home this week. Thanks... and happy reading!
March AT-A-GLANCE
16 - Middle School Drummer perform and Advanced & Intermediate Band Concert 7:00 P.M.
17 - Girls on the Run starts
18 - Silent Auction on v
19 - Early Release 12:15 - PARENT CONFERENCES
20 - Spaghetti Supper & Auction
20 - NO SCHOOL - PARENT CONFERENCES
20 - Middle School report cards
23- School Board meeting, 7:30 P.M.
26 - K-6 General Music & Chorus Concert 6:30 P.M.
GUILFORD'S BIG BIRTHDAY PARTY:
Thanks to a couple of people who did speak to me at Town Meeting about the Guilford 250th celebration Now we need to hear from the rest of you! We have a tentative year-long schedule of events every month in 2011, but only a handful have volunteers to work on them. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, March 18 at the Grange: 6:30 for a potluck supper and the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Everyone is welcome. If you hate meetings, just contact the co-facilitators instead: Addie Minott at 254-5910 or me at 257-1961 or email me at inscapevt@myfairpoint.net or -- Don McLean
The Girls on the Run registration deadline is today, March 13. If your daughter is interested in joining the program please contact Carol Bailey this weekend at 254-4910. The program starts Tuesday March 17 and girls who have not registered will not be able to participate.
LOST & FOUND
Please come in and check lost & found. There are plenty of coats, pants, shirts, lunch boxes, hats, mittens & gloves unclaimed. Those items not claimed by March 18 will be donated to charity.
March 16 -April 15 Youth Indoor Soccer, Bratt. Rec. & Parks, Gibson-Aiken Center Monday -grades K- 2, Tuesday-grades 3 & 4, Wednesday-grades 5 & 6 ALL CO-ED. Questions 254-5808.
Evening care for school-age kids
Do you work or take classes in the evening? CABA Evening Care offers child care for kids up to age 12. Caring, qualified teachers guide kids through the evening with activities, homework support, and wholesome meals and snacks. CABA Evening Care is:
• Reliable. Never be stuck without a babysitter at the last minute.
• Stable. Caring staff; comforting mealtime and bedtime routines.
• Convenient. Central location in Canal Street School, with school bus drop-off available. Open until midnight.
• Available now. Openings for preschoolers and school-age kids.
Don't put your career or education on hold! With CABA Evening Care, you can say yes to a second-shift job or take evening classes without anymore worrying. Call 257-4111 or e-mail cec.carol@myfairpoint.net. Also on the web at http://www.CABAEveningCare.org
Paula Melton, Marketing Communications 802-258-9082
Announcing a new Afterschool Program: GCS Garden Club!
Thursday, 3.19 12pm to 2pm & every Monday until April vacation, 3:10-4:15pm
Hooray for Spring! It's finally time to think about this year's growing season! Emily Hartz (former GCS Middle School student teacher, Farm Camp Leader and current second grade paraeducator) and Lisa Holderness (Director of Farm Camp at Deer Ridge Farm and parent of a GCS first grader) are excited to offer this opportunity for students to play inside and out while learning to grow delicious and nutritious food together with friends. We'll begin with a special program kick-off from 12-2pm on Thursday, March 19th and then meet every Monday until April vacation (4 Mondays) from 3:10 to 4:15. We can accept the first 6 k-4th graders who sign up and up to four 5th-8th graders. We'll offer a second session after the vacation. Activities to include: seed starting, revitalizing existing garden beds, perhaps establishing new gardens, building cold frames, growing our own vegetables to share, cooking projects, art projects and more!
Registration forms are available at the office. Registration is $10 to $100 (sliding scale) for all 5 meetings. There are scholarships available, please speak to Mr. Touchette. Funds will be used for start-up equipment, seeds, soil, etc..
Volunteers and donations are welcome (garden tools, seed trays, seeds, or a grow light , etc.)! Thank you!
Any questions, please call Lisa at (802)254-3540 or Emily at (603)852-8131.