Education for the 21st Century
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When the light of the outer sun is faintest and its warmth feeblest, now is the time when the soul withdraws into that darkness but can find within itself the inner, spiritual light.
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Rudolf Steiner
Dear families,
Winter is a time of going inward, of gathering our internal forces and tending the flame within that burns brightly even in the darkest of nights. This Saturday, we'll celebrate Winter Festival together as a community. We will enjoy homemade treats, beautiful music from our student musicians and Festival Singers, crafts, activities and more. We gather together at sundown to witness the annual lighting of the advent spiral by Grade 7 and sing together. It is a time of reverence and joy for our Waldorf families. Lastly, a loving reminder that we strive to make our festivals low-waste events, and we ask that families bring reusable plates, water bottles, cutlery etc. to cut down on waste and serve as positive role models for our children. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Please bring holiday greens this week for our Winter Festival spiral and decor! Drop off outside our back gate in the faculty parking lot (near Grade 7 classroom). Thank you!
This Tuesday (tomorrow!) is famed Waldorf educator and author Betty Staley's talk,
Tending the Spark: Lighting the Future for Middle School Students
, a guide to nurturing our adolescents through these challenging times. Please RSVP on ParentSquare or email
ahamilton@waldorfschool.com
. This is a must-see event even if adolescence for your family is years away!
Our high school CIF soccer and basketball teams all celebrated major wins these past few weeks! Go Wildcats! See below for details.
Please scroll down to catch up on our latest community happenings (
The Shepherds' Play
starring WSOC faculty and staff, and Grade 8's
A Christmas Carol
) and save the dates. It's a short month with our holiday break beginning on December 20th. Let's enjoy every moment!
Warmly,
Alyssa Hamilton
WSOC Communications Coordinator
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Tue 12/3, 7:00p - 8:30p • Please join us for renowned Waldorf School educator and author Betty Staley's "Tending the Spark: Lighting the Future for Middle School Students" on Tues. Dec. 3
Tue 12/3, 7:00p - 8:30p • Parent Enrichment Series, Betty Staley "Tending the Spark"
Wed 12/4, 7:00p - 8:30p • Early Childhood Information Evening
Thu 12/5, 3:15p - 4:45p • HS Boys Soccer vs. Samueli Academy HOME GAME
Fri 12/6, 3:00p - 4:30p • Middle School Basketball Practice (Fridays through 12/13)
Sat 12/7, 1:00p - 5:00p • Winter Festival
Mon 12/9, 3:15p - 5:00p • HS Girls Soccer vs. Samueli Academy HOME GAME
Tue 12/10, 6:30p - 9:00p • Foundation Studies
Wed 12/11, 6:00p - 7:00p • High School Orchestra performance at The OC Mix
Thu 12/12, 2:00p - 3:00p • College of Teachers Office Hours with Catherine Averett and Pavel Hanustiak
Fri 12/13 • Early Childhood Winter Spiral
Fri 12/13 • Playgroup and Bridge Session Ends
Fri 12/13, 5:00p - 9:00p • Foundation Studies
Fri 12/13, 7:00p - 8:30p • HS Boys Soccer vs. Lifeline Charter
Sat 12/14 • HS Homecoming Boys Basketball
Sat 12/14, 8:00a - 4:30p • Foundation Studies
Mon 12/16, 5:00p - 6:00p • Shepherds' Play: Starring WSOC Faculty & Staff
Mon 12/16, 3:00p - 4:00p • HS Boys' Varsity Basketball
Wed 12/18, 5:00p - 7:00p • Grade 8 Play: A Christmas Carol
Wed 12/18, 6:00p - 7:00p • Boys' Varsity Basketball
Thu 12/19 • High School Los Posadas
Thu 12/19 • Early registration deadline for rising Grade 9
Thu 12/19, 11:00a - 1:00p • Senior Center concert: St. John the Divine
Thu 12/19, 1:00p - 1:00p • Early Dismissal Grades 1-8
Fri 12/20 - Fri 1/3 • WSOC Winter Break
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Annual Giving Update
38 Days In • $
33,491
K Raised
We are 38 days in to WSOC's 100-day Annual Giving Campaign and are so grateful to report that the school has raised $
33,491
of its $100,000 goal. This excellent start is a direct result of our community’s commitment to the success of WSOC’s Campaign. WSOC is deeply grateful for your gifts and generosity.
Why does WSOC strive for 100% participation?
The school's ability to reach its Campaign goal requires the collective effort our community. The school recognizes that the capacity to give for each family is different. Yet each and every gift, large or small, makes a positive impact to the school's fund and helps it reach its goal. Our collective participation is also a key indicator within and outside of our school community that each of us is committed to WSOC's ability to continue providing an extraordinary educational experience to our students -- and thereby encourages others to join in and support the school.
If you haven't already done so, please consider making a tax-deductible gift or pledge to help WSOC reach its goal. To donate, please click here or go to the school's website at
www.waldorfschool.com/annual-giving
.
A heartfelt thank you for your gifts and generosity and for supporting WSOC.
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Save By Registering Early for Grade 9
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Dear 8th Grade Parents,
Early Registration for 9th grade ends on Thursday, December 19.
Registering early for WSOC high school provides you the opportunity to save $500!
The Early Registration Fee is $500 as a non-refundable deposit toward your first tuition payment.
In other words, your first tuition payment will be $500 less than those who do not register early.
All other students will be charged a Registration Fee for 2020-2021 re-registration.
Don’t miss this opportunity to save and to hold a place in the 9th Grade class.
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WSOC HS CIF Teams Celebrate Multiple Wins - Go Wildcats!
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On Nov. 20, our high school boys' soccer team completed their first-ever CIF home game and won by 8-0.
"They showed great collaboration, team spirit, tenacity and team sportsmanship!! This was their first EVER CIF home game, and we should all be proud to what they’ve achieved!" said Coach Wil Eijpen. "Looks like it’s going to be an exciting season! We have 14 games confirmed so far! Our next home game is scheduled against Samueli Prep Academy on December 5."
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The Waldorf Wildcats took the court on November 23, displaying incredible teamwork and tenacity at their first big home game at Estancia High School! Both boys and girls teams played with enthusiasm and school pride - translating to a 15 - 9 girls victory, and a 54 - 10 boys victory against Legacy College Prep High School.
"The fantastic crowd who came to cheer our athletes on were able to share in the victory along with a little help from Waldo, the cheer team, and the fabulous lower school drum corps! Our hope is that the whole community will continue to come out and support our student athletes at the next game on December 14th at Estancia High School, 5:00pm. Go Wildcats!" — Coach Armando Castro
A few words from our athletes and coaches:
“I was nervous at first, but having the support of that VERY big crowd really pumped up the players.” — Brooke Wenger
“The community really showed up to support the girls’ and boys’ teams. It was an honor to play in front of our everyone!” — Hugh Brennan
“It was a REALLY fun game, made even better thanks to the cheers and support of the community. I couldn’t believe how many people came out to support us! I saw students from the lower grades, parents of all grades and even teachers and staff members. You can’t imagine how great that image looked from the perspective of the players on the court! Thank you!” — Hannah Lieberman
“It was a wonderful feeling to have such support from our families and friends. It felt like we really came together as a powerful team.” — Venice Shoda
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WSOC Grads Return to Campus for High School Open House
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On Saturday, November, 9, WSOC welcomed back several alumni to speak to visitors and WSOC grades students about their post-WSOC experiences in college and the workplace. Mimi Bohr, Class of 2014, shared her experiences at UC Davis and current job as an analyst at Toyon Associates, a health care reimbursement consulting firm. She referenced an enhanced "adaptability in any given situation" and being so comfortable in her own skin that she wore an outrageous Halloween costume in her workplace even though few of her co-workers dressed up at all.
Ben Ogawa, Class of 2015 and recent UC Santa Cruz graduate, shared how the small class size at WSOC only served to strengthen his ability to forge new friendships in a bigger school.
Also on hand was WSOC's current Grade 12, answering questions about college readiness and the sometimes nerve-wracking application process.
"Our college counselor Ms. Westerhout gave us a lot of one-on-one attention with our applications," said Sydney Severn. Added Lily Lieberman, "Plus, admissions officers love us. Once we say we're Waldorf students, we get a lot of enthusiastic responses!"
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Ivy Boric (WSOC Class of 2019) named NEWHL Rookie of the Week
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Freshman forward
Ivy Boric
(Newport Beach, Calif./Anaheim Lady Ducks and WSOC alum) of the Plattsburgh State women's ice hockey team has been named the Northeast Women's Hockey League (NEWHL) Rookie of the Week for the period ending Nov. 3, 2019.
Boric earned the first NEWHL Rookie of the Week honor of her career after recording two goals and two assists for four points with a +4 rating and six shots to help No. 1 Plattsburgh State extend its winning streak to 20 games with a two-game NEWHL series sweep at Buffalo State over the weekend.
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Isabel Linhares (WSOC Class of 2018) Garners Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship from Middlebury College
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WSOC alum Isabel Linhares was recently awarded a prestigious Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship from Middlebury College. Situated within Middlebury’s Center for Creativity, Innovation, and Social Entrepreneurship (CCISE), the social entrepreneurship program connects students interested in social change to mentorship, space, training, and funding designed to help them set and achieve their social impact goals. The Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship is designed to support a select group of students committed to social innovation. Social Entrepreneurship Fellows are selected each year from the sophomore class and gain access to:
- A grant of $7,000
- Mentorship
- Space to interact
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
Congratulations Isabel!
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Company of Angels Special Shopping Dates!
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There's a chill in the air, and WSOC families got cozy with a series of celebrations on campus to usher in the light; a beacon in the darkness of the winter season.
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Ms. Rodelo's Grade 3 enjoyed a special Harvest Dinner together on campus on Nov. 8.
"The children had been preparing for this day since the first day of school- growing and harvesting the food from the garden, as well as crafting. Much thought and love was put into every detail," said Ms. Rodelo.
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WSOC's Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten enjoyed their annual Autumn Festival celebration on Nov. 7, complete with an obstacle course and special crafts. And, lots and lots of pumpkins!
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On Nov. 15, Kindergarten families celebrated their annual lantern walk with a festive banquet style dining table stretching the entire length of the walkway outside the classrooms. Trees sparkled with lights and families enjoyed the magic of the evening with a special bonfire.
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On Nov. 11, Ms. Schwarz's Grade 2 gathered together to celebrate harvest season with a simple meal of soup and bread. Before dinner, the children recited a Martinmas poem and, after dinner, assembled around the tree in front of their classroom to sing.
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Community News & Announcements
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Support WSOC athletics with some spirit wear! Go to
www.bsnteamsports.com; our special
code is Waldorf2. The above is just a sampling of what's available. Check it out!
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Waldorf 100: Faces of Waldorf
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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.
We’re pleased to let you know about a Holy Nights journal called the
Sacred Nights of Winter
, 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.
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Click
here
for WSOC College of Teachers, Board Members and Administrative Rotation
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Waldorf School of Orange County
2350 Canyon Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3948
(949) 574-7775
wwww.waldorfschool.com
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