Get Ready - it's coming soon! Get your tickets before March 9th!
The Superhero
Sensational Dinner and Auction
March 17,2018, 5:00 - 9:30pm
El Macero Country Club, Davis, CA
You are invited to join the Davis Waldorf School for the biggest school fundraiser of the year!
Our Superhero dinner and auction is only two short weeks away and there is only one week left to buy tickets! That's right, the deadline for tickets is next Friday, March 9th! Stop by the office or visit
www.daviswaldorf.org/auction
to purchase yours.
This is our biggest fundraising event of the year, so we're looking for the support of all families to make this year's event a success. Talk to your friends and family and purchase a table together. The food will be fabulous, the drinks plentiful, and the fun factor will be of superhero proportions!
Parents are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite superhero -- and stretching the definition of that theme is encouraged! You can come as a Marvel or DC figure, but you can also be an unsung hero, an everyday hero, a magical hero, a nature hero, a real-life hero... even a Super Villain or two would be most welcome. There will be a costume contest... with a cash prize!
Our event will be at El Macero Country Club's beautiful and recently renovated clubhouse which reopened in May 2016 after a $1 million renovation. Come hungry, because the chef uses the best and freshest ingredients available year round, with a passion for producing fresh, local and regional food in a creative and simple way.
Menu
Appetizers
House-smoked Salmon with Dill Cream and Capers on Cucumber Coins (Vegan)
Smoked Bacon and Chive Cream Cheese on Yukon Gold Potato Cups (Gluten-free)
White bean humus with rustic olive tapenade (Vegan)
Entrées
Savory Rosemary Grilled Beef Tri-Tip with Creamy Horseradish
(Gluten-free)
or
Pan-roasted Loch-Duart Salmon with Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc
(Gluten-free)
or
Pan-roasted Forest Mushrooms, Shallots, Herbs and Polenta (vegetarian).
Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Torte
(Gluten-free)
.
Grab your masks and capes - we're gonna have a ball!
Auction Donations needed by March 9th
In addition to the class projects, all DWS families are asked to donate an item or to solicit their favorite business for donations or sponsorships. Forms and information can be found on the website at: www.daviswaldorf.org/auction We still need:
· Gift certificates for professional services
· Vacation home or timeshare offerings
· Handmade or custom-made items
· Waldorf-friendly children's toys
· Airline miles
· Gift certificates to local shops or restaurants
· Amazing experiences (camping, birthday party, rock climbing, wine country tour, airplane ride, fire truck ride-a-long....)
Bring your donations to the office or write to: auction@daviswaldorf.org.
Re-Enrollment Deadline Today!
Re-enrollment for the 2018-19 school year is due today Friday, March 2. In order to qualify for the discounted re-enrollment fee, you must bring in all updated paperwork.
How Waldorf Education Creates Scientists
March 8, Thursday, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Join us for what is sure to be a engaging talk by former DWS teacher Christine Gruhn. From kindergarten nature walks to high school studies of optics, evolution and biological chemistry, Waldorf education develops the curiosity, creativity and imagination necessary for success in the sciences. We will look at how and why teaching 'from the phenomena' excites learners about science and develops scientific thinking. You will learn how Waldorf science teachers work with the phenomena differently at each stage, specifically during the middle grades of the child's development to enliven and inspire. Presented by Christine Gruhn, PhD.
Barn Raising --Thank you to Site Committee and Volunteers
The Site Committee hosted an awesome work party on Sunday, February
18th from
8am-5pm. The "Construction Crew" made some major progress on the remaining elements of the structure. Thanks to all who participated. It really "takes a village" and we are so proud of how our parent volunteers continue to support our school.
New school year calendar
Please see the attached calendar for the upcoming Eurythmy Performance (Wednesday, March 21) and a new Band concert (Wednesday, May 16).
Link to calendar.
Eurythmy Performance
Join us on Wednesday, March 21 at the Veteran's Memorial Theatre for our Eurythmy assembly at 6:30-7:30 p.m. Grades 3 - 8 will perform. The performance will include poetical offerings as well as live piano music by Beethoven, Corelli, Grieg, Schumann, Tchaikovsky and more. The entire community is warmly welcome to attend. Ms. Lavery will soon be communicating about what the children will need to wear and the plans for rehearsal during the day.
How does the 529 Tuition Plan affect your Family?
While the wild ride to tax reform at the end of 2017 had many twists and turns, it also contained a potential helping hand. The legislation included a provision that allows families who send their children to tuition-based schools, whether they are independent, religious, or public, to use up to $10,000 per student from 529 plan funds. This change can provide families of K-12 students with tax benefits that have tended to be just for higher education expenses. We will provide an opportunity to discuss this potential tax benefit with David Couvegan, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones, on Wednesday, March 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the MPR.
(Note: This is a date change.)
Reminder for Sunflower Aftercare Parents
If you need drop-in care, please sign-up on the clipboard in the office, or call/email Debbie. Also, if your child is contracted for care and something comes up and you won't be coming, please call/email Debbie. Otherwise, we will assume your child is missing and will search for them after dismissal and call you for information. We appreciate your help.
Substitutes Needed
We are looking for qualified substitute teachers for grades classes, our Early Childhood program, our nap program and our Sunflower aftercare. If you are interested, please see job descriptions on our website.
To apply, please, submit a resume and three professional references to
office@daviswaldorf.org.
Games teacher seeking housing
Our family is seeking a 2 or more bedroom space (shared or separate) starting late August. We are looking for something under $1500 if possible.
Please contact teacher Natalie Oljtenbruns. Email:
Natalie.kawecki@yahoo.com
