Weekly Bulletin - September 11, 2019
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Last Friday, our 1st Grade class was welcomed by the 12th Grade during our annual fall Rose Ceremony. The classes will join together for activities throughout the year and in May the 1st Graders will send the Seniors off to their next adventures with roses as well.
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We have updated our email platform to allow you to better manage your communication preferences. Use the "Update Profile" option at the bottom of the email or contact
Alia Goodyear
to make changes.
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50th Anniversary Kickoff Party
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Saturday's party on the blacktop was a great time of celebration and reunion. Music, bubbles, and the voices of friends filled the air. Two students from the school's very first class - Guiesseppe Jones and Fred Samuels - were in attendance. Clopper Almon, a founder of the school, spoke about the wonder of seeing the community that has grown from the seeds planted 50 years ago.
Thanks to all who came to this kickoff celebration for our 50th year - we will continue to celebrate throughout the school year - keep an eye out for further announcements!
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Pre-order your commemorative 50th Anniversary & Waldorf100 Ornament/Magnet
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Celebrating 50 years at WWS and 100 years of Waldorf education worldwide, this ornament/magnet will be available at the Bazaar (Nov 23rd!). Did you know that
Bees & Trees is a core project theme for Waldorf100?
Pre-order for $15!
$20 at the Bazaar
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September
11/ Wednesday
12/ Thursday
- G4 Parent Evening, 7-8:30pm
- G8 Parent Evening, 7:30-9pm
16/ Monday
17/ Tuesday
- Craft & Conversation in the WWS Foyer, 8:30-10am
- G7 Parent Evening, 7-9pm
18/ Wednesday
19/ Thursday
- Waldorf100 Anniversary
- G5 Parent Evening
24/ Tuesday
- Craft & Conversation in the WWS Foyer, 8:30-10am
- Whole High School Parent Evening
25/ Wednesday
- Coffee with Jennifer Page (Faculty Chair), 8:30-9:30am
27/ Friday
- Michaelmas Celebration (rain date Oct 4th)
30/ Monday
- NO CLASSES – Rosh Hashanah
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Parent-Child Classes Begin Next Week
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Spaces are still available!
Moon Garden: Parents & Infants
Tuesdays 11am-12:15pm
Session I · Sept 17 - Oct 28 / Session II · Nov 4 - Dec 9
Star Garden: Parents & Toddlers
Tuesdays, 8:45-10:30am
Session · Sept 17 - Nov 19
Sun Garden: Parent & Child
Indoor Session · Sept 16 - Dec 2 · Mondays, 8:45-11am (no class 9/30 or 11/11)
Outdoor Session · Sept 18 - Dec 4 · Wednesdays, 9-11:15am (no class 10/9 or 11/27)
Please contact
Cecilia Berg-Benson in the Enrollment Office with questions or to reserve your spot.
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Crabfeast Buy-In Party This Weekend
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If you missed the sign up last spring, you still have an opportunity to attend! There are six more tickets available to the Crabfeast Buy-In Party this Saturday, September 14 at 5pm. Hosted by Maria Monteverde-Jackson, Jon Jackson, Sarah Heirman, and Chef Eron, tickets are $85pp.
Join us for an "all you can eat" crab fest, complete with shrimp, oysters, and the standard accouterments. Chef is cooking and Sarah is making cocktails! What could be better than that?
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Michaelmas Will Be Here Soon
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September 27, 12:45-3pm (rain date: Oct 4)
Michaelmas Festival of Strength and Courage
The Michaelmas celebration is a cornerstone in our school year as it is in Waldorf schools around the world. At WWS we mark the day with all sorts of games and activities of strength, skill, and courage, which have been set up by the seniors and the 6th graders. The celebration begins at 12:45 p.m. on the blacktop. We begin with a dragon pageant, performed by 9th graders, and a sword dance performed by the 7th graders. The afternoon will end with a giant four-way tug of war on the lower field at which time the high school students will join.
All WWS families are invited to observe the celebration, but activities are intended for our students in grades 1-8 only, and younger siblings need to stay with their parents.
Parents, together with faculty and seniors, help staff the activities at the Michaelmas Festival.
Participating is an opportunity to observe your children having a blast!
Volunteer opportunities and a sign up will be in next week's Bulletin.
Please watch for that announcement among your emails.
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Celebrate Michaelmas With a Hand Silk-Screened T-Shirt!
The 8th grade has silk-screened dragon t-shirts to celebrate the courage of the Archangel Michael and to raise money for their Spring trip. Show your inner power and support the 8th grade by purchasing one of these fantastic t-shirts!
Available in Youth S, M for $15 and Adult S, M, L, XL for $20
To order, pick up a form at the front desk (or from an 8th grader) and leave your completed form and payment in the envelope at the front desk. You can also email your order and PayPal payment to the class parent, Rachel Rudy, at
rachel.e.rudy@gmail.com. Orders will be accepted through September 19.
The 8th graders thank you for your support!
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Will you post a school flyer near your house or send a message to a neighborhood or parenting email listserv?
Email Alia Goodyear to help!
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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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Holistic Healing with Alli Page
Meet your highest self.
Now accepting new clients! Meditation and breathwork sessions for emotional healing and inner peace. Mindfulness coaching for self-compassion and stress management.
Waldorf community members can enjoy a free introductory session!
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Children's Garden Teacher Looking for Room to Rent
Rebekah Miller, assistant teacher in the Children's Garden, is in need of a room rental in the area, preferably close to the school or with connection to the metro.
She is seeking an arrangement that would start the 21st of September or the beginning of October, lasting anywhere from a temporary rental (a few weeks) to a monthly or multiple month lease.
Please contact Rebekah at 717-460-0994 or via
email
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Upright Bass for Sale
3/4 Englehart upright bass with bag and bow. Waldorf family purchased it from Potters Violin. Original purchase certificate available. Asking half price. Call Sandy to inquire. 301-928-8177
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Violin for Sale
Former Waldorf family is selling a Rudoulf Doetsch half-size violin with bow, hard case and fitted chin-rest. This is a high quality instrument for fourth grade strings students and beyond. Our violin was purchased locally at Potter Violins, where it sells new for $1,195. Violin is in excellent condition, yours for $650. Text or call: 301-412-5654.
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Nanny Available
Our beloved nanny of over 4 years, Nubia, is looking for a new position as our son has started kindergarten. She is a gift beyond measure! She’s been an angel to our family.
Nubia is one of a kind – highly involved, incredibly trustworthy and infinitely patient and loving. I trust her implicitly. We feel like we’re losing a member of our family. I’m happy to answer any questions or just chat more about our experience.
Laura McCoy
301-816-3175 h | 954.790.2797 c
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International Waldorf Alumna Seeks Local Room For Jan-Feb 2020
acquaintance of Gabriele Schilz and Drew Joseph
Charlotte Hahn is finishing her bachelor’s degree in International Relations with an internship at the German Embassy in DC Jan-Feb 2020.
Charlotte grew up on a small farm in Germany, went to a Waldorf school, and has lived many places like Russia, Central America, and Lebanon. She is particularly interested in Human Rights, Refugee Law, and the Middle East. She is independent and organized.
Looking for:
- max rent $850/mo
- location < 30 minutes by public transport from the Embassy (in Foxhall).
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