Portofino’s on the Wharf (815 Front Street) is hosting a four-course wine-tasting dinner to benefit The Georgetown School on Monday, September 30 at 6:00pm.  Come enjoy some great food and specially chosen wines while you watch the sun set on Georgetown Harbor.

Tickets are $70 per person.  Please call the school (843-520-4359) to reserve your place and arrange payment.  You can also purchase cases of wine at a discount during the dinner.

Menu for the evening includes: Santorini Shrimp over Arugula, Grilled Salmon Provence, Grilled Lamb Chop over Israeli Couscous with Mint Demi-Glaze and Blackberry Tart.  Many thanks to owner Laurie Manning for planning this wonderful event!

Kingfishers are on the move!  We are getting together to run in the annual Bridge2Bridge race October 12….and if we aren’t running, we’ll be cheering and making brunch!  Get your event t-shirt from Anna Skerman and show your Kingfisher spirit.  You must register by October 1 to get the Kingfishers Running Club discount.

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The catered lunch program is now launched, featuring five popular Georgetown restaurants and a $5 menu.  On Monday, Wildfish Grill serves burgers and grilled cheese and bacon sandwiches.  Tuesdays, the Rice Paddy does chicken salad sandwiches with fresh veggies.  Portofino’s brings pizza and fresh veggies on Wednesdays.  Thursdays there are burritos, tacos and quesadillas from El Cerro Grande and Friday we enjoy Caesar salad with grilled chicken from the River Room.

The Boys Soccer team had their first game at Conway Christian School on September 10, a friendly match refereed by the coaches.  Although the Kingfishers did not score, everyone was surprised by how well they played together as a team their first time.  Mid-fielder Top Lee found the game “fast-paced and exhilarating” while the hot, dry weather presented a challenge to striker Joe Skerman.  “I almost passed out,” he said.  One highlight was goalie Tristan Teems’ performance.  Under constant pressure, he proved over and over that basketball agility works for soccer too.  “The game went great aside from one unfortunate injury,” Coach Gary Gates said, “Our players did well and everyone showed good sportsmanship.  It’s definitely something to build on.”

Boys Soccer has been underway since August, practicing in the heat after school and gearing up for the first game of the season against Conway Christian Tuesday, September 10. Coach Gary Gates is proud of his Kingfishers and how everyone is pulling together to make this season a reality.

Thursday, September 5 was a historic day for The Georgetown School…we had our first-ever athletic contest! Girls Volleyball (JV and Varsity) took on Conway Christian up in Conway. The Kingfishers showed their spirit and the girls did an amazing job. Thanks to all the people who worked so hard to pull this off and thanks to the many fans who made the drive.

The entire school went out to the marsh at Hobcaw Barony on Friday, August 30. “This is the best day ever,” said Wilfredo Urias, seventh-grader, as he stomped around in the pluff mud. He and his friends crabbed, pulled the seine and learned how to throw the cast net off the dock, catching mullet, pinfish, pompano and even a large black drum. The field trip was organized by Dr. Michelle Neubauer, our school’s marine biologist, who had students dissecting crabs in preparation for the experience. Hobcaw’s Beth Thomas taught the students all about the importance of estuaries for the life of the ocean and helped the students understand how fragile this amazing ecosystem is. We look forward to our next field trip out on Winyah Bay in just couple of weeks.

School is back in session!  We are proud to say that our first three days at TGS went off without a hitch.  Special thanks to Mrs. Judy Sweitzer for volunteering her time to help ensure a smooth start to the year.

A group of dedicated volunteers (under the supervision of a dedicated professional) gathered this past week to construct walls for the classrooms in the new school building.  With 12-foot ceilings, this was no mean feat!  The new classrooms will feature beautiful windows with ample natural light, hardwood floors, and updated lighting fixtures; a truly beautiful space for learning.

It’s about that time of year again: time for the long, hot, August soccer practices!  We had ten show up for an informal kick around at East Bay Park on Monday and expect many more to join the team once school has started.  Before formal practices can begin, though, your child must have a SCISA Agreement for Participation, SCISA Inherent Risk Form, and a Sports Physical Form on file at the school.  These forms are available for download under the “Parent Resources” tab.