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DWS Bulletin
APRIL: News & Updates
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APRIL 7
First 6-8 Grade Soccer Practice
@ 3:15 PM
Registration Forms DUE
APRIL 9
Annual Auction @ 5 PM
Good Ole Fashion Hoedown
APRIL 12
Board Meeting
@ 7 PM, ZOOM
APRIL 19
Parent Council Meeting
@ 6:30 PM, MPR
APRIL 27
Class Photo Day
& Make Up Portrait Day
APRIL 28 & 29
8th Grade Play Performances
APRIL 28 & 29
7th Grade Play Performances
MAY 5
Cinco de Mayo
MAY 7
May Faire 2022
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April Showers
BY MARY E. WILKINS
There fell an April shower, one night:
Next morning, in the garden-bed,
The crocuses stood straight and gold:
"And they have come," the children said.
There fell an April shower, one night:
Next morning, thro' the woodland spread
The Mayflowers, pink and sweet as youth:
"And they are come," the children said.
There fell an April shower, one night:
Next morning, sweetly, overhead,
The blue-birds sung, the blue-birds sung:
"And they have come," the children said.
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Good Ole Fashion Hoedown... | |
We could transform this... | |
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The image above is an artistic rendition of a possible design. The final product will be a collaborative effort between our community and professional artists/landscapers. | |
Thank you to our sponsors! | |
Kinder Camp 2022
June 20 - August 12
DWS welcomes students ages 3 to 6 years old to join us for a summer of adventure! Sign up for one or all of our two week programs. Connect with nature, friends, and the magic of childhood. Our Summer Camps teachers create a home-like atmosphere with a mix of indoor and outdoor play times, as well as a healthy balance between teacher-led and child-directed activities. Join us for music, stories, and crafts!
Registration forms for Kinder Camp are available online in the new DWS Blackbaud Portal.
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Care will be available weekdays* from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM,
with an Extended Care option until 4:00 PM.
*Camp will be closed for the July 4th holiday.
MAIN SESSION (8 AM - 1 PM)
$225 a week / $180 for the week of July 4th
EXTENDED CARE (1 - 4 PM)
$100 a week / $80 for the week of July 4th
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| KINDER CAMP 2022 | DATES | | Block 1 - Bugs & Insects | Week 1: June 20 - June 24
Week 2: June 27 - July 1 | | Block 2 - Barnyard | Week 1: July 5* - July 8
Week 2: July 11 - July 15 | | Block 3 - Woodland | Week 1: July 18 - July 22
Week 2: July 25 - July 29 | | Block 4 - Seaside | Week 1: August 1 - August 5
Week 2: August 8 - August 12 | | |
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Grades Sumer Camp will be back!
Summergarden 2022 Overview
Our summer camp offerings for students in rising 2nd through 6th grade are back! We will be offering 3 to 4 weeks of camp programming with amazing workshops led by experienced teachers focusing on basketry, ceramics, weaving and yoga.
Week 1: July 11 - July 15
Week 2: July 18 - July 22
Week 3: July 25 - July 29
Potential Week 4: August 1 - August 5
More information about fees and registration will be shared in mid April.
Want to be a junior counselor?
For 7th grade+ DWS students and alumni, we would also like to extend the opportunity to act as a volunteer junior counselor for the summer. If your child is interested in signing on for a week of work experience in a fun and familiar environment, please contact Eden Tomich in the office at dwsassistant@daviswaldorf.org.
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Leave of Absence: Ms. De Bie
Ms. De Bie, our middle school math extraordinaire, will be away for a planned leave of absence for the next 3 weeks. We are so lucky to have some of our alumni stepping in to help. Dylan Sandhu (class of 2016) will be assisting Ms. Toy in 7th grade, Claire Main (class of 2003) will be holding 6th grade on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. With so much to plan and do before the end of their 8th grade year, Ms. Roos will hold the 8th grade periods on her own. Thank you to Mr. Sandhu, Ms. Main, Ms. Toy, and Ms. Roos.
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Help Wanted: Campus Care
While Ben Chavez, our longtime campus caretaker, is on medical leave, we are looking for some helping hands to help us maintain our beautiful campus. In particular, we are looking for help with our irrigation systems.
There is always plenty to fix and even more to clean on a campus of more than 200 students. If you have time to donate and/or skills to share, please contact Director Slater at director@daviswaldorf.org.
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Spring Soccer League
Sign up today!
Exciting news! The Davis Waldorf School is considering joining a soccer league with other private schools in the area. Students in 6th through 8th grade are all encouraged to sign up and join the team. Practices will be held Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:30 PM.
The first practice will be this Thursday, April 7 at 3:15 PM. Prior to attending the 2nd practice, a registration form and sports waiver must be completed. The forms are available online in the new DWS Blackbaud Portal. Visit the Files & Forms section to access them. A minimum number of students is required, and if we do not meet that threshold, the office will let you know the program has been put on hold.
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Terra Nova Testing
Information & Overview
At Davis Waldorf School (and in Waldorf education in general), we do not teach to the test, and for some of our students this test was the first time they had taken a standardized test. Although our curriculum differs substantially from the educational standards this test was designed to measure, the results are a testament that the rich foundation of a Waldorf education helps students achieve at their potential. We do not screen for academic giftedness in our applications and welcome all different types of learners at DWS and yet our students across the achievement range are producing good results when measured against other students nationally.
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2021-2022 Test Results
Our 7th and 8th grade classes recently received the results of their Terra Nova standardized achievement test which was administered in February. The students did very well, averaging 2 – 4 grades above their level! The test included comprehensive testing in Reading & Language Arts and Mathematics. The class average Grade Level Equivalent (GLE) is shown below for each of the disciplines. When tested, the students were in the fifth month of 7th or 8th grade = 7.5 or 8.5.
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| Category | Grade 7 Average Scores | Grade 8 Average Scores | | Reading | GLE = 11.1 | GLE= 11.9 | | Language Arts | GLE = 11.3 | GLE = 12.2 | | Mathematics | GLE = 8.8 | GLE = 11.5 | | Overall Total Score | GLE = 10.9 | GLE = 12.1 | | |
Congratulations to the Classes of 2022 and 2023!
Some students scored a grade 12+ in some of their rankings! This test compares the achievement of individuals and groups of students as compared to national performance data. This test has been used and developed over 20 years and is administered to millions of students annually in both public and private schools. It is used in all five local Waldorf schools and can be used as part of the 8th grade students' application to public and private high schools or junior high schools, as needed.
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May Faire 2022
Saturday May 7
The beloved May Faire Festival is just around the corner. As our dedicated planning committee gets to work (thank you Kristin Sesser and Sawsan Overton) we wanted to check in with our community about their available time and energy. If you have time and resources to share to make the May Faire amazing, email mayfaire@daviswaldorf.org.
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In takes participation from ALL current families and 30+ outside volunteers to make this event happen. Please take a moment to answer the question below so we can gauge community availability and support. |
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Board Meeting
Tues. April 12 @ 7:00 PM
Join us online! Agenda items will include:
- Preliminary budget review for 22/23 School Year
- 22/23 Calendar
- AWSNA accreditation
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82536391881?pwd=cTNkc2JoOWl2S2lUOUN2bGFINTFYQT09
Meeting ID: 825 3639 1881
Passcode: 507622
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Parent Council Meeting
Tues. April 19 @ 6:30 PM
IN PERSON EVENT: PC meetings will now occur in-person, on campus.
Join us for socializing at 6 PM in the MPR.
Bill Critchfield, our woodworking teacher, will be showcasing the woodwork curriculum that begins in 5th Grade.
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8th Grade Presentations
March 16, 17 & 18
The eighth grade students embarked upon a journey to a destination which they themselves created. What a true sense of independence was experienced in school for perhaps the first time! At first, this kind of freedom feels daunting. Life has so many possibilities to explore and narrowing it down to the chosen one that will take a student through to the finish with sustained enthusiasm and passion is a challenge. The students were empowered through this process, bringing their own perspective and their own individuality to approach a subject, take command of knowledge, be in charge of their own will. I truly hope that each student is proud of what they accomplished, not just in terms of the final outcome, but in terms of what they learned about themselves throughout their eighth grade project.
Sincerely,
Karen Roos,
8th Grade Class Teacher
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"Building a Board Game," Isaac Starr | |
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"The World Through My Camera,"
Sierra Byars
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"The Art of Spray Paint," Landon Dunbarr | |
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"Writing and Illustrating a Graphic Novel,"
Julian King
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Ms. Karen Roos,
Class Teacher
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"Flight in the Skies,"
Ryan Davila
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"The Inside of a PC,"
Arieh Rooks
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"Creating an Illustrated Children's Book,"
Kaylyn Tom
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"Learning the Electric Guitar,"
Mary Jane Nickerson
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"Raising Quails,"
Makoa Sarafraz
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"An Eighth Grade Banquet," Cedric Arsuaga-Vazquez | |
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"Developing a
Video Game,"
Luka Richards
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"Psychology and the Mind," Anya Ng | |
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"The Process of
Creating a Book,"
Nova Fadtke
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"Character Development & Costume Design,"
Rose Baum
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3rd Grade Shelter Projects
After many weeks of preparation, crafting, and learning, our 3rd grade students got to share their beautiful shelters with the whole school. These detailed miniature models reflect the diverse ways human beings build their homes - from Masai enkaji to the adobe houses built by the Pueblo, Zuni, and Hopi tribes of the Southwest.
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SUPPORT THE DWS COMMUNITY | |
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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