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DWS Bulletin
SEPTEMBER: News & Updates
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September 28
Diversity, Inclusion & Social Justice Committee Meeting
@ 7:00 PM, Zoom Link
October 1
Michaelmas Pageant
@ 12:10 PM in the Grove
(Grades Parents welcome!)
October 6
Make Up Picture Day
October 11
Indigenous People's Day
October 12
Board Meeting
@ 7:00 PM, Zoom Link
October 16
Parent + Child Classes begin!
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Click to HERE to view the
full website calendar.
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Michaelmas gales assail
the waning year,
And Michael’s scale is true,
their blade is bright.
They strip dead leaves;
and leave the living clear
To flourish in the touch
and reach of light.
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Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Mtg.
Tuesday Sept. 28th @ 7:00 PM, Online
Our Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice committee met over the summer to make meaning of the data from the Climate, Equity and Inclusion survey. The results of this work were presented to DWS staff at the confluence meeting in August and to our parent community at the September Board meeting and Parent Council meeting. The DISJ committee will now develop a plan to address the areas DWS has identified as areas for growth. Please join us at our monthly meeting, Tuesday September 28th at 7pm, if you would like to help with this work.
ZOOM LINK:
https://zoom.us/j/94393928533?pwd=Vzd0M216VmZrOTR5RFRZYVdWSUdTUT09
Meeting ID: 943 9392 8533
Passcode: 185AQG
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Reminder Regarding Early Drop Off...
Drop off starts at 8:00 AM. At 8:00 am Ms. Yu, our first grade assistant, will open the gate to the lower school yard signaling that it is open for play. Please do not drop off or play in the yard before then. If you do arrive on campus early, please wait in your car. This helps other parents know that the yard isn't open.
Parking Rules Reminder:
No parking on North Davis Farms Rd
Please do not park on North Davis Farms Road. Parking here is considered a fire hazard due to the small lanes. Parents are welcome to park on Sycamore, in our parking lots, or at at the Davis Assembly of God parking lot located at 3030 Sycamore Lane. Parking on the freeway side of the road is prohibited. This is a safety concern for our students crossing this busy road.
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Parent + Child Classes
The Fall session is about to start!
Davis Waldorf School invites parents and their children (ages 6 months to 3 years) to join us this fall! Our Hollyhock Parent Child classes provide an opportunity to support your child’s development and make lasting connections with other families in a class facilitated by an experienced teacher. Classes are held in a peaceful, home-like environment, carefully arranged for creative play. Space is limited to 8 families per age group, so secure your spot today!
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Parent Council Meeting
Thank you to all who made it to our first Parent Council meeting for the 2021-22 school year! There was a lot of information discussed during the meeting including a school update and results from the results of the Climate, Equity, and Inclusion survey. Special thanks to Sandra for her tireless work leading this effort.
A recording of the PC meeting can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/La2qMefNX1A
Meeting notes can be viewed here.
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A ship went a-sailing into a secret garden...
Deep in the back of the preschool yard is a Secret Garden. This summer, Hannah and Stefan Tenney built a large wooden ship for the children to play on. It is being enjoyed by their son and all his classmates. If you look closely from the street you can see the flag flying. This structure has transformed the small play yard! It is with deep gratitude we send our thanks.
With heartfelt thanks,
Teacher Jennifer
& the Buttercup Preschool
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3rd Grade Chicks!
In a time honored tradition at DWS, the 3rd Grade class is raising chicks! The students will get to watch and help this adorable little flock grow over the course of the school year.
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UPDATE: Volunteers Forms & Requirements
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We are happy to share the joy of Waldorf education with our parents through volunteering. All volunteers must come to the office to sign in and receive a badge as we are required to track who is on campus while school is in session. At this time, we will also ask for proof of a negative COVID test conducted within the last week. Please see the helpful chart below to know what is needed before you start volunteering in the classroom or on a field trip. | |
ON CAMPUS VOLUNTEERING (DURING SCHOOL HOURS) | |
| Role | Required Forms | Other Requirements | | Preschool / Kindergarten Classroom Volunteer | Early Childhood Volunteer Vaccination Records | Negative COVID test result from test taken within past week.
Sign In and Out at office, where you will receive a Visitor Badge to be work while on campus. | | Occasional On-Campus Grades Volunteer | NONE | Negative COVID test result from test taken with past week.
Sign In and Out at office
where you will receive a Visitor Badge to be worn while on campus. | | Long Term On-Campus Grades Volunteer | Volunteer Agreement | Negative COVID test result from test taken within past week.
Sign In and Out at office, where you will receive a Visitor Badge to be worn while on campus. | | | |
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Michaelmas Pageant
Friday, Oct. 1st @ 12:10 PM in the Grove
Long ago, in a faraway place, a kingdom lived in dread and fear of a loathsome beast that was eager to devour any human or animal that dared to cross its path. Bright shining meteors flashed through the night sky, offering strong iron to forge a sword to tame the evil dragon and defend the right. What knight would courageously wield this sword to tame such a beast?
Come see our Michaelmas Play to find out! This play is developmentally-appropriate for children in the grades, not for younger siblings from the Kindergarten and Preschool who might be frightened by the dragon (these classes hold separate age-appropriate Michaelmas events).
The play begins at 12:10 PM in the Grove. All grades, 1-8, have a part in the play. Please arrive in time to park at the church (3030 Sycamore Ln) and walk to the campus by 12:00pm. After the play, each class will celebrate by picnicking and eating Sun Cakes made by each class. Students will then return to class to be released to parents after the final handshake at 1pm. Parents are warmly invited to join us. Face coverings will be required.
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History of Michaelmas
The Michaelmas festival takes place in late September where we have a play and an all school pageant about conquering a troublesome dragon. Michaelmas is most commonly celebrated in Europe, but the message of courage in the face of evil is universal and timeless. Michael is an archangel mentioned in the Bible, Apocrypha, and the Koran. He appears as a spiritual figure and protector of humankind, inspiring strength and courage. The motif of the dragon conqueror can be seen in Chinese art, in Apollo and the serpent, in Krishna slaying demons, and in the story of Saint George and the Dragon. Michael overcoming the dragon with his sword of light is an image that calls us all to be courageous, to take command of the dragon and transform it. The students learn that everyone has their own “dragon” – fear, greed, thoughtlessness, or apathy. Michael’s qualities of courage, compassion, and steadfastness can be an inspiration to greatness.
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Picture Day
& Make Up Picture Day
Last week we held our school picture day for Kindergarten through 8th grade. If your child was absent, fear not! There will be a makeup picture day on October 6th for any students who were absent and for our preschool classes. Picture forms are available in the office. Please return them to the office before October 6th.
For families whose students have already taken photos, please turn in orders forms by tomorrow, Wednesday 9/29. Any further orders you would like to make should be submitted online through the photographer, Wendy Baker's, website.
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SUPPORT THE DWS COMMUNITY! | |
CLASSIFIED ADS: CHILDCARE
Are you looking for childcare? Do you know an amazing childcare specialist?
DWS is always working on ways to help build connections within our community.
If you are looking for childcare, know or are a childcare provider, please contact us at dwsassistant@daviswaldorf.org to have your request/information included in a future newsletter!
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Jennifer, our school director, is looking for either a family to do a nanny share with, or a child care center for her daughter, Riley. If you’re interested in partnering with her or know of an opening at a quality center, please contact her directly at: jslater@daviswaldorf.org. | |
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Nick Anderson, DWS preschool parent, is looking for childcare in Davis/Woodland for a one-year old boy. Mainly Monday through Wednesday, but specifically looking for M -F, October 11-22.
Call 916-849-2327 for more information.
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Hot Lunch Fundraisers:
Order Forms
This year our 7th and 8th grade classes will be offering four hot lunch options as fundraisers for their 8th grade trips. Please use the table below to access the order forms for each day. The forms currently available are for the months of September, October, November, and December. A second set of forms will be shared after the Winter Break.
All individuals involved in the preparation and delivery of the food will be wearing gloves and face coverings in addition to other COVID safety precautions.
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| DAY | FOOD | PRICE | ORDER FORM | | MONDAY
| Rice Bowls
w/ Veggies
(Chicken or Tofu) | $6 per bowl | Click HERE to order Rice Bowls. | | TUESDAY | Burritos
w/ Chips & Salsa
(Bean & Cheese or Bean & Rice) | $6 per burrito | Click HERE to order Burritos. | | WEDNESDAY
| Baked Potato
w/ Vegan Chili and Toppings | $6 per potato | Click HERE to order Potatoes. | | THURSDAY | Pizza
w/ Carrot & Celery Sticks and Ranch Dressing
(Cheese or Pepperoni) | $6 per slice | Click HERE to order Pizza. | | FRIDAY | NONE | NONE | NONE | | | |
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Mask & Sticker Fundraiser
Earnings benefit the Class of 2022's
8th grade trip.
Face Masks $12
- 100% High Quality Cotton
- 2 layers, plus filter pocket
- Your choice of 3 logos (or none)
Vinyl Stickers! $2
- 2-inch stickers
- Your choice of 3 logos
3 Ways To Pay:
1. Pay in-person with Cash or Check
2. Pay by mail with a Check
3. Pay Online, by credit card
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Do you have a submission for our Newsletter?
If you have an item to include in an upcoming newsletter,
email Eden Tomich at dwsassistant@daviswaldorf.org.
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