Weekly Bulletin - Nov 6, 2019
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The Fall Bazaar Will Be Here Soon
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Give the Gift of Your Time to WWS at the Bazaar!
Every WWS parent is expected to serve a shift for the Bazaar. It takes that many hands to make our school's signature community event happen. If you haven't committed to a shift yet, please
sign up today
, and if you have volunteered but have more time to give to this great cause, please sign up for another!
For those of you who will be helping with setup on Friday, November 22nd, after the 12:30pm dismissal, please
sign up for childcare
, if you need it. Please note: Parents must be on site at WWS while children are in childcare.
Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to volunteer!
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Where we need you most...
Wood Craft:
No parents have signed up yet for shifts on the day of the bazaar. This craft takes place in the basement of the school. It is a hands on craft and should be a lot of fun.
Crystal Cave:
Shifts are available for set up and day of the bazaar. This is a favorite of the younger set. Please consider volunteering here to make it special for our children.
Castle Catapult:
This is a simple activity to staff and you get to make lots of children smile!
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Bazaar Preview Night
Friday, November 22, 7-9pm
Avoid the crowds and enjoy some wine and cheese while you shop from the artisan vendors at our Preview Night event the evening before the Bazaar. Adults only, please!
Tickets are $15.
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Staying Up to Date With Our School Calendar
You can
view the calendar online
either on the
website
, in
ParentSquare
, or in the
BigSis portal
(these 3 platforms are automatically synced from the same calendar).
If you use the
.pdf version
of the calendar, please check in from time to time to make sure you have the most up to date version! Whenever there are changes we update the .pdf version online and we post the revision date.
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November
7/ Thursday
- All School Morning Tour, 8-10:30am
- G8 Parent Meeting with High School Faculty, 7pm
- G2 Parent Meeting, 7pm
8/ Friday
- Open Parent Org. Meeting in the WWS Foyer - Open to all, 8:30-9:30am
13/ Wednesday
- All School Morning Tour, 8-10:30am
- Screenagers movie showing, 7-9pm
14/ Thursday
- Grade 11 College Night, 7pm
15/ Friday
- Fall Festival, 4-6pm
- Cultural Potluck hosted by WWS Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice, 6-7pm
19/ Tuesday
- High School Open Morning, 8am-12pm
22/ Friday
- 12:30 Dismissal for Bazaar Preparations - No Aftercare
23/ Saturday
- Fall Bazaar & Children's Faire, 10am-3pm
27-29/ Wednesday - Friday
- NO CLASSES - Thanksgiving
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Open Parent Organization Meeting this Friday!
Fri, Nov 8 at 8:30am
All parents are invited to attend the Parent Organization Meeting this Friday in the Front Foyer.
The purpose of this meeting is to help facilitate parent connections across the grades and to offer all parents (including working or carpooling parents) opportunities to connect in person. The POSC has a few new exciting events to announce at the meeting - so please try to stop by. It is fine if you cannot stay for the entire meeting - please come join us just for for a quick cup of coffee and to say hello!
View the proposed agenda
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High School Student Council Bake Sale
Fri, Nov 8 & Tues, Nov 26
The HS Student Council will hold bake sales to benefit the Lakota Waldorf School in this month of Thanksgiving. The school merges Waldorf education and traditional Lakota values, language and culture on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Please bring some extra money to buy tasty treats from us, and consider rounding-up the amount of your purchase because we will send all proceeds to the Lakota Waldorf School. You can also make a donation directly to them or purchase one of their
wishlist items
.
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Screenagers: Next Chapter
Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience
Wed, Nov 13 at 7pm
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On Nov 13, WWS will host a screening of the new, highly acclaimed film
Screenagers: Next Chapter
in the WWS Library. Filmmaker and physician Dr. Delaney Ruston takes the conversation around screens and teens to the next level in this film by examining the science behind teens' emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and (most importantly) what can be done in our schools and homes to help them build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety, and depression in our digital age.
Please RSVP -
Seating is limited and tickets are already going fast
.
Donations welcome.
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Cultural Potluck Hosted by the WWS Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice
Fri, Nov 15 from 6-7pm
Immediately following the Fall Festival
The WWS Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice invites you to our annual CULTURAL POTLUCK, to celebrate our rich cultural diversity.
If you would like to participate, please bring a NUT-FREE dish to share that represents something meaningful from your family heritage.
Please put any information that you would like to share about the history or origin of your dish on an index card to place in front of your offering. Also, please include a list of ingredients for those who have food sensitivities (gluten, dairy, egg, etc.).
or call 301-229-6107, ext. 101
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Additional Bazaar Preparations
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Calling All Bakers
Pull out the KitchenAid mixer and fire up your oven! Your contributions make the annual sale of baked goods at the Bazaar a delicious success. Offerings from students, parents and alumni are sold in two venues: the Snack Room and the Patisserie. Deliver the finished product to the Patisserie (located in the WWS auditorium) on Friday afternoon, November 22nd. Label each offering with name of item, your name, if/whether it is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan. List ingredients that might be allergens, e.g., contains dairy, contains peanuts.
The goal is have 70 different baked items
delivered by Friday, November 22.
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Henna and Face Painting Practice Sessions
The 8th grade Henna and Face Painting is always a Bazaar favorite. We'll be having practice sessions for our talented students in grades 6-8 who are helping with the craft.
Unless otherwise noted, sessions are at WWS. Sessions for Henna (H) and Face Painting (FP) are on the following days:
- Tues, Nov 12, 3:15-4:45pm (FP)
- Thurs, Nov 14, 3:15-4:45pm (H)
- Sat, Nov 16, 10am-noon at Virginia Ibarra’s house (H/FP)
- Wed, Nov 20, 3:15-4:45pm (H)
- Fri, Nov 22, 1-3pm (FP)
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Last Chance to Pre-Order Your Commemorative 50th Anniversary & Waldorf100 Ornament/Magnet
Celebrating 50 years at WWS and 100 years of Waldorf education worldwide. This lovely etched wood piece can be hung as an ornament or used as a magnet (string and magnet back are both included).
Pre-order for $15!
$20 at the Bazaar
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We welcome submissions of community news, items for sale, want ads, etc. Please keep notices to 500 characters or less. Listings will likely be edited. Please
submit listings
by COB Tuesdays with the subject "Bulletin Submission." Bulletin Board notices generally run for 3 weeks - if space allows - unless other arrangements have been made. There is no charge for listings.
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Play Kitchen for Sale & Free Craft Magazines -
from a
WWS Alumni Family
For sale:
Camden Rose
wooden play kitchen - barely used. It’s made of solid cherry hardwood with walnut and birch accents. The removable sink is stainless steel. Includes some wooden toys to go with it as well. $250
Free: Many back issues of Living Craft magazine
202-365-7474
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Free Online Access for the "Festival of the Child" - Nov 14-20
Festival of the Child
is a global summit, empowering parents & educators to help children thrive amid 21st century challenges.
It’s free to watch during the live broadcast.
Over 7 days, 24 experts will share their personal wisdom and insights on how to support your child to grow up to be healthy, confident and full of hope for the future. Example sessions: Torin Finser, a longstanding Waldorf teacher, author and educator of over 40 years talking about innovating for the future in education, and pediatrician Dr Michaela Glöckler, sharing insights on how to grow up healthy in an age of digital media.
Interview topics include the importance of play in the early years, the courage of parenting with a history of trauma, and setting healthy boundaries for teens as they explore social media. Discover fresh perspectives on how to empower your child with a strong sense of self, deep respect for others, and strengthened capacities to meet the changing world.
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2019-2020 Holy Nights Journal - from a
Waldorf Parent & Teacher in CO
During this darkest time of the year, when the outer world appears to sleep, our inner life awakens. Working with the Holy Nights, or “Time Between the Years” as it is sometimes called, is a potent way to connect more deeply with your awakening True Self.
The
Sacred Nights of Winter
journal is designed to support you in not only cultivating your inner life, but also in creating a personalized map to guide you through the coming year’s opportunities and challenges.
This year’s theme is
Wellness Through Inner Archetypes
. Archetypal language is a powerful way to deepen our soul connection.
You’ll receive a $5 discount when you order by November 12th
.
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It's a Dr. Hauschka Facials Weekend
Autumn is a perfect time for a skin boost with a regenerative facial and make adjustments to your daily regiment for the cold and dry weather ahead. Re-hydrate your skin. You’ll look and feel better.
Have skin problems? Get them professionally addressed using Dr. Hauschka Holistic Method and products. Get a facial and a body wrap for head to toe deep cleansing and skin renewal. Ask about an infrared sauna. Limited availability, so call soon!
Denise Lair will see clients in her Brookmont Church studio Nov 8-10 (Friday - Sunday) by appointment. Call, text, or
email
for more information: 434-365-0409
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The Music Center at Strathmore
Tuesday, Nov 12
7:30-9:30pm
A varied repertoire is anchored by Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 12, featuring the legendary pianist, Leon Fleisher. MDLO Music Director Louis Salemno conducts the evening.
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International Student Seeking a Portable Piano
Gergő is an international guest student from Hungary, who joined the WWS 10th Grade a few weeks ago and who will stay until December 22.
At home in Hungary, Gergő played the piano and practiced every day. It's really important to him so we are looking for a portable piano. In order to play the pieces he has learnt, he needs one with 88 fully weighted keys, a stand, and a single pedal. Looking to borrow or rent until he returns home in December.
Thank you in advance & best regards,
Balazs Tokar & Piroska Sipos
(Gergő's parents)
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Ramo Fisheries Smoked Salmon Available Now!
from Liz Hagerman,
Acorn Hill Teacher
Our delicious smoked salmon is back on the menu! We love our smoked salmon, it's simple, tender and delicious. We use our premium Keta & Coho salmon for their mild flavor and delicate texture. Smoked Salmon is a simple and versatile addition to any kitchen. Just thaw and serve! We've tasted smoked salmon from professional smokers up and down the Cook Inlet coast and have found our hands down favorite. In fact, the smoker we take our fish to just won best smoked salmon at this year's Salmonfest! Easy and Delicious!
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We welcome your comments and submissions. Contact
Alia Goodyear
if you would like to be added to our mailing list, or if you have submissions, questions, or suggestions. Please email submission by COB TUESDAY with the subject line "Bulletin Submission."
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Washington Waldorf School
4800 Sangamore Road,
Bethesda, MD 20816
301-229-6107
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