I need to begin by saying that we, here at CSWS, are incredibly lucky to be part of a tremendously warm-hearted, fun-loving and generous community. It had been a few years since I attended an auction, and I admit that I had forgotten how much absolute joy and goodwill imbue this event (not to mention talent and creativity).
I was struck upon entering our new event venue just how striking the decor was, with colorful and eye-catching art reproductions dotting the walls of the hall, and the bold color scheme and overhead signage, which seemed to make everything pop! Huge shout outs to the fabulous decor team, whose love for our community, eye for detail, and artistry were on full display.
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CSWS Administration on the Red Carpet!
Photo by Lisa Mellberg
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Such a charming venue was sure to attract interesting attendees, and there were many spotted along the Red Carpet: Along with many well-dressed ladies and gents (and even a few divas), renowned artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Georgia O'Keefe, Salvador Dali and the ever-soothing Bob "friendly little clouds" Ross made appearances. There were also several actual works of art in real life, incuding Degas's ballerina, Monet's waterlilies, Hokusai's great wave of Kanagawa, and even a Greek karyatides, elegantly making their rounds. (Check out the photos farther below and even more on our school's Shutterfly page to see who you can spot!)
Thoughtful, interesting and well-crafted auction items, as well as many culinary delights from the Tanaka family and their many lovely helpers, a dynamic Live Auction, and a no-holds-barred dancing party rounded out the wonderful evening. A very special thank you goes out to Emcee John Mellberg for bringing such enthusiasm and wit to his role, to Lisa Mellberg for lending her photographic talents once again, to Tim Madden, our volunteer Auctioneer, who kept everyone's energy up throughout the Live Auction and Fund-A-Need, and to Alex East, who always makes sure everyone has a good time on the dance floor.
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I save my deepest gratitude, admiration and respect for Festivals and Events Manager Kate Barba (pictured at left with her husband, Pete) and her hard-working Auction Planning Committee, who dedicated themselves over the past many months to ensuring we had not only a successful fundraising event, but a community celebration infused with just a ton of heart and soul. Thank you, Kate. You are a wonder!
If you were able to make it, we offer you our heartfelt thanks for helping to make it such a successful evening! For those of you who couldn't make it, we missed you! And, there are still some ways you can support the event and our school (and have some fun!):
Several of our Fixed Price events still have space for you!
- Women's Bike and Wine Tasting Foothills Tour (5 spots left at $50 each for this fun, May 3 event. A second date of May 17 may be added if the May 3 event sells out.)
- Traditional Vietnamese Dinner (7 spots left @$30 each - Sept. 7)
- Kombucha Brewing Class (17 spots left @ $25 each - April 7)
- Natural Dye Fiber Class (8 spots left at $30 each - Aug. 3)
- Two-day Whitewater Rafting and Camping Trip (1 spot left at $100 - choice of 3 dates; inquire in the office)
- Lavender Heating Bag Sewing Class (5 spots left at $40 each - July 23)
For more info on any of these events, check out our online catalog here:
Sign Ups
Another way you can be a part of the success of the event is by supporting this year's
Fund-A-Need
, the beautification of our Music Playground and Upper Grades Play Yard. The project includes installing new, aesthetic fencing around the playground area, a new play structure for the younger children and beautifully crafted wooden benches for our older students. If you are interested in learning more about our plans for these spaces, contact
business@cedarspringswaldorf.org
. To donate to the fund, please stop by the main or development offices, and we'd be delighted to help you!
Thank you to everyone who once again pulled together to help make our Auction a success, and enjoy the coming weekend.
In spirited community,
Nicole Deutsch
Director of Community Development
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Eighth Grade Project Presentations!
Our Ever-Changing World
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One of the most unique and powerful aspects of the eighth grade curriculum at CSWS is the 8th grade project. This project draws upon and deepens many of the skills that the students have been developing throughout their Waldorf journey. These include curiosity, research and analysis, public speaking, interacting with adults, and of course, courage and imagination! The theme for this year’s project,
Our Ever-Changing World,
came directly from Cedar Springs’ founder, Nancy Poer, in her introduction to this year’s faculty/staff/board retreat at WhiteFeather Ranch. The members of the Class of 2019 are seeking a greater understanding of our world by choosing a specific topic within this theme to study in depth and present. To assist them in research, as well as practice their skills in interacting with adults, each student has conducted interviews with one or more professionals within their field.
They will present their findings to the CSWS community, along with an artistic offering, during the week of April 1st at the El Dorado Adventist School, 1900 Broadway, Placerville, CA. We have been working very hard on these, and are looking forward to sharing them with you! Please note that due to the length of each session, we recommend them only for children aged ten years or older. Several presentations (noted below) also have content inappropriate for younger children.
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8th Grade Presentation Schedule
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Monday, April 1st – 6:00-8:30 PM
Anna Standeven:
Ye Olde Historee of the Englysshe Tunge
Tommy Acosta:
Dairy Farming
Conner Mayhew:
History and Future of Computers
Evan Anderson:
Body Armor
Fischer Work:
A Study of Forensic Science
Tuesday, April 2nd - 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Joss Mitchell:
Wildfires, Yesterday and Today
Kai Riley:
Virtual Reality
Ella Coburn:
Immigration in the U.S.
Syd Lyle:
Exploring Gender Identity (this presentation
is not recommended for children under 10)
Gwyneth Doyon:
The Evolution of Painting
Liam Shorrock:
FSM – Frequency Specific Microcurrent
Wednesday, April 3rd - 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Nico East:
The Evolution of Motion Picture Entertainment
Dylan Soldano:
Aerospace Engineering, Building the Future
Sophia Marquez:
Sustainable Fashion
Emry Junemann:
The Changing Role of Medical Technology
Nolan Land:
EDM – Electronic Dance Music
Liam Maguire:
Electric Cars, the Way to the Future
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CSWS Summer Camp Something for Everyone!
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Time to finalize your re-enrollment for the 2019-20 school year! Thank you to everyone who has already completed the process.
Re-enrollment fees will be
increasing $150 to $200 beginning April 2.
For questions or more information, please contact
enrollment@cedarspringswaldorf.org
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Yearbook Deadlines Approaching ~
Order and Customize Today!
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Cedar Springs Yearbooks are on sale. Included with each yearbook purchased are 2 customized pages that parents can tailor for their child. To take advantage of this free option, please purchase your yearbook and complete your page design by April 12.
You can pre-order your child's yearbook by clicking
here
and entering our school's code: 1015351359213522
After purchasing your child's yearbook, you can customize their pages
here
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Art Show Welcomes
Waldorf Community Entries
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Entry forms available
here
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Captures from the Red Carpet!
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What a delightful and successful evening it was! Thank you to all who participated and celebrated together on behalf of CSWS!
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Many thanks to Lisa Mellberg for sharing both her photographic talents and these fun and lovely pictures.
More auction photos are available on our school Shutterfly site:
here
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Advertisements and Opportunities
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Weaving Art and Life Workshop
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Spring Break at the Stardust Lodge in Tahoe
Enjoy a gorgeous spring week in Tahoe! We've booked a 1-bedroom unit (sleeps 4) at the Stardust Lodge for Cedar Springs' second week of Spring Break, 4/21 - 4/28. Highly rated on Trip Advisor, many people consider the Stardust Lodge to have a perfect location with a friendly staff and comfortable rooms. We're asking $800 for the whole week. Please contact Christine Land at (530)313-8714 if you're interested!
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CSWS Positions Available
Our school is much in need of an early childhood extended care assistant. We are seeking a warm, responsible individual to help supervise this program. Experience with young children and knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy is preferred, but not required. The extended care position hours are Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. To meet state licensing requirements, applicants must have 12 ECE units, and be willing to comply with current CPR and First Aid training, clear a Livescan background check, a TB test, and a health screening and comply with current California vaccination requirements. Please send inquiries to: Veronica Gunasekara at
veronicalaverne@gmail.com
The College of Teachers is seeking individuals who can act as substitute teachers. With our pedagogical chair position now vacant, we no longer have a go-to for when our teachers are ill or need to be away for the day for personal or family needs. With the cold and flu season approaching, the College would like to begin compiling a list of people, especially those with a teaching credential or experience working with children, who can support our faculty in this way. Please contact Amy Roehl at
classof2023@cedarspringswaldorf.org
if you can help with this.
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Mar. 29
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Third Grade Play - 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
April 1
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Eighth Grade Presentations, 6-8:30 p.m. (Open to CSWS Community)
April 2
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Eighth Grade Presentations,
6-8:30 p.m.
(Open to CSWS Community)
April 3
----- Eighth Grade Presentations, 6-8:30 p.m. (Open to CSWS Community)
April 5
----- Parent Guild Meeting, 1:35 p.m.
April 11
----- Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:30 p.m.(Open to CSWS Community)
April 12
-----All School Assembly, 11:30 a.m., Early Dismissal, 12:30 p.m.
April 15
----- Spring Break begins, No School
April 29
----- School resumes
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Inspiring our students to reach their highest potential as free-thinking, creative human beings who have a life-long love of learning, Cedar Springs offers Waldorf education to families and their children, infants through Eighth grade
. - CSWS Mission Statement
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Have you been inspired by what you've seen and read here? If so, consider making a financial contribution to our non-profit school to support Waldorf Education in El Dorado County.
Our students thank you!
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Cedar Springs Waldorf School | 6029 Gold Meadows Rd. Placerville, CA 95667
530-642-9903 | www.cedarspringswaldorf.org
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