Weekly Bulletin
April 21, 2021
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Original posters from the 6th grade to honor Earth Day 2021.
We'd love to hear from you if your family observes Earth Day in a particular way!
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The Gala is this Saturday! |
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Saturday, April 24 at 6:30 pm
This year’s gala "A Knight to Remember" will be online with music, an alumnus speaker, the reveal of our new sports logo, and a "raise the paddle" time for the ONE FUND, which supports both the operating budget and financial aid.
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Support WWS with Buy-In Parties and Raffle Tickets |
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This year we are offering a number of our traditionally fabulous Buy-In Parties and some delightful raffle items.
Raffle Items include our epicurean picnic baskets - thoughtfully curated with homemade or carefully sourced delights! Some raffles will end the night of the gala and others on April 30.
Buy-In Parties are a great way to support WWS while engaging in a fun activity. A Buy-In Party is an event or experience with a limited number of tickets on a set date with a set cost. There is no bidding - the spots are simply sold on a first come, first served basis. You can sign up for the Buy-In Parties through April 30.
Here is a peek at just some of the offerings:
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Staying Up to Date With Our School Calendar
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April
23/ Friday
- Coffee Break with Jennifer Page, 10am
24/ Saturday
27/ Tuesday
30/ Friday
- Coffee Break with Jennifer Page, 10am
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May
5/ Wednesday
6/ Thursday
7/ Friday
- Coffee Break with Jennifer Page, 10am
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Calendar of School Days for the 2021-2022 School Year |
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Virtual Summer Camps at WWS |
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New camps added! Be sure to check out the new Cozy Slipper and Story Camp from WWS alum Victoria Mansuri which has sessions for ages 7-14, ages 14-18, as well as adults. |
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We are pleased to offer virtual camps this year including the beloved Mother West Wind Camp along with new options like a Pop-Up Bookmaking Camp. We will have virtual camps that are as short as 45 minutes (Morning Math Club), or ones that enchant your child for the day (Leather Making/Bow and Arrow Camp).
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Yearbook Ad Space Is On Sale Now!
A limited amount of ad space is available, on a first come, first served basis (Class of 2021 and Class of 2025 get first dibs!) – please reserve your ad space by emailing Caitlin Mackenzie, Yearbook Club Sponsor, as soon as possible.
Pricing is as follows:
- ⅛ page (2 ⅛ wide x 4 ¼ high, full color): $20
- ¼ page (3½” wide x 4 ¾” high, full color): $30
- ½ page (7¼” wide x 4¾” high, full color): $50
- Full page (7¼ ” wide x 9 ¾” high, full color) : $80
Ads are due Wed, April 28, 2020.
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Preorder Your 2020-2021 Yearbook Today!
Preorder online by May 15, 2021 for $40.88. Preorders will be available at the school for pickup by June 1, 2021. Orders placed after the May 15, 2021 deadline will include the cost of shipping the book directly to the purchaser.
Please Note: TreeRing’s website works best in the Chrome internet browser. If you visit the website directly, the school passcode is: 1015278619434770
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Don't Forget to Send Us Grandparents' & Special Friends' Contact Information |
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This year, to celebrate our students' grandparents and friends, we will send out a special mailing to share snapshots of this unique year at our school.
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Grandparents & Special Friends Day 2019 |
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Did you hear about the WWS Gear Shop? |
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Announcing the WWS Gear Shop! To help defray costs of outdoor gear for families, reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to the ONE FUND, please save any used (and in reusable condition) outerwear and boots that you'd like to donate to the Gear Shop. Boxes will be out in front of the school to gather donations during the first week of May. Items will be available to the WWS community at reduced prices at an event before school starts in the fall (date TBD).
Items to be collected:
- Outerwear (i.e., outer layer rain/snow jackets and pants, including hats and snow/ski/rain mittens/gloves) and boots (rain/snow/hiking)
- Sizes CG through Grade 8
The WWS Gear Shop is organized by WWS parents. If you would like to help or have questions, please contact Jesse Travis at jessetravis@gmail.com.
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How to Submit a Listing
- We welcome submissions of community news, items for sale, want ads, etc. Please keep notices to 500 characters or less. There is no charge for listings.
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Please submit listings by COB Tuesdays with the subject "Bulletin Submission."
- If you are sending images or flyers, a link to an online version is preferred.
- Bulletin Board notices generally run for 3 weeks - if space allows - unless other arrangements have been made. Listings may not be accepted and will likely be edited.
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Our beloved Mrs. Cox underwent successful open heart surgery last week and is at home recovering. Her family could use our financial support to cover the known out of pocket medical bills plus the other costs not covered by insurance.
Laura has good reason for her choices. Here is a little snippet of why she chose $18,000 as the goal for monetary support:
“The Hebrew word for "life" is the word Chai (חי) which has a numerical value of 18. A custom has arisen in Jewish circles to give monetary gifts in multiples of 18 as an expression of blessing for a long, healthy life.
18 is considered a special number in the Native American spirituality I respect and study, 9 is the addition of 1 + 8, and indicates a new and holy birth. 1 is how we stand before Creator; 8 itself is infinity or the infinite.”
While we would like to get the word out to as many friends and family as possible, Laura has asked that this is not be shared on any social media public postings.
Laura has touched the hearts of so many and we feel that now it is time to help her heart by easing some of the financial burden that will ensue.
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Classifieds & Events from the Community |
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Information on Digital Screens and Kids
from Theodora Scarato (WWS Parent)
Theodora Scarato interviewed author Meltem Küskü about her book Screen Children. Kusku reviews how every parent can minimize the health effects from cell phones and screens. The former Proctor & Gamble executive shares a comprehensive collection of research on the effects of digital devices in an easy to read book she wrote for all parents. Watch the video interview
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Passion for Rhythm Summer Camp
Kristen Arant (WWS HS West African drumming instructor and the lower elementary music teacher at Lee Montessori PCS in DC) is leading a "Passion for Rhythm" summer camp for 6-11 year olds. This is an in-person camp that will follow all COVID safety protocols including masking, social distancing, handwashing, and pre-screening.
The goal of the camp is to offer children a chance to increase their rhythmic aptitude through fun and engaging rhythm games, and learning to play a variety of percussion instruments including hand and stick drums. Kristen will also bring in a couple of local guest percussionists from different musical cultures to share their passion for rhythm.
The dates for the camp are July 19-23 and it occurs daily from 9am-3pm at the Springwell School in Silver Spring.
Registration before April 23rd includes a $50 discount, and parents can receive an extra $25 off by using the discount code DrumLady25 when registering (this is a special discount offered to those who share community with Kristen).
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Washington Waldorf School
4800 Sangamore Road,
Bethesda, MD 20816
301-229-6107
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