The Community Contra Dance & Potluck last week was a joyous and fantastically fun time. Many thanks to the organizers, those who brought potluck food, the caller, the musicians, and to everyone who came out to dance!

At the end of next week, we will work as a community to transform our school and welcome a wide array of friends and visitors to our annual Fall Bazaar.

We are so grateful for your help in producing this foundational fundraising and community building event! 

Friday - Set Up

Friday, Nov 22 starting at 12:30pm

It takes camaraderie and elbow grease to bring the Bazaar to life - sign up below for your preferred volunteer shift. All current parents/guardians, WWS high school students, and faculty are required to take a shift.

Deliver Baked Goods to the auditorium on Friday afternoon, November 22 (strongly preferred) or on Saturday, November 23 by 10am (if absolutely necessary).

• The Snack Bar includes homey items like cookies, bars, and muffins on its menu.
• The Patisserie includes all manner of cakes, pies, cookies, scones, breads, bars, cupcakes—you name it! 

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.

Bakers still needed! Sign up online.

Friday - Preview Night

Friday, Nov 22 at 7pm

Enjoy a leisurely evening with wine & cheese and shopping without the crowds. Adults only please.

Purchase Preview Night Tickets

Saturday - the Bazaar!

Saturday, Nov 23 10am-3pm

The school will be abuzz with crafts and activities, live entertainment, and shopping at the Waldorf Store and from 45 artisans & vendors. We and our guests will enjoy delicious baked goods from the community and lunch from Chef Eron Picus. Thank you to each volunteer who makes this possible!

3:30-6:30pm Clean Up

Clean up is always a big job. The more hands, the lighter the workload to ensure the school is ready for classes on Monday morning.

Remaining Friday shifts:

• Children’s Garden: Crystal Cave
• All Grades: Preview Night, Waldorf Store
• HS: Bistro, Patisserie & Snack Shop



**Sign up for Friday childcare (during your shift only)**

Remaining Saturday shifts:

• Children’s Garden: Crystal Cave, Fishing Cove, Castle Catapult
• G1 & G2: Enchantment Shop
• G3: Silk Painting
• G4: Candle Craft
• G5: Geode Cracking
• G6: Suncatchers & Windchimes
• G7 & G8: Hand & Face Painting
• All Grades: Ticket Sales, Waldorf Store
• HS: Bistro, Patisserie & Snack Shop

If you'll be unavailable the weekend of the Bazaar:

• Post-Bazaar Waldorf Store

November

14/ Thursday

• TC Meeting (Virtual), 5:30pm

15/ Friday

• Coffee with Margery Bank, 8:30am - Cancelled
• Bazaar Facepainting Practice, 3pm
• Cherry Blossom Lantern Walk, 4:30pm

16/ Saturday

• CG Mixed-age Classes Lantern Walk, 4:30pm

18/ Monday

• Craft & Conversation, 8:30am

20/ Wednesday

• School Tour for Prospective Families, 8:45am

22/ Friday

• 12:30 Dismissal
• Bazaar Setup, 12:30-7pm
• Fall Bazaar Preview Night, 7pm

23/ Saturday

• Fall Bazaar, 10am
• Bazaar Cleanup, 3pm

Come out for the first high school basketball games of the season tomorrow in the John & Mary Brauer Gym and cheer on our Red-Tailed Hawks!

WWS Girls vs. Field - 3:30pm

WWS Boys vs. Field - 5pm

View the Athletics Calendar on our website.

Trustees Council Meeting

Thursday, Nov 14 at 6pm - *NEW TIME*

(open to the community 6 - approx. 6:45pm)

WWS Trustees Council (TC) meetings are held monthly. This year, the meetings are typically scheduled for the third Thursday of every month. The first 45 minutes (approximately) are open to the community, and all are welcome to attend. 

At the beginning of each TC meeting, there is a brief study of Waldorf Education / Anthroposophy. Following the study is a comprehensive report from our Head of School/Faculty Chair that includes updates from the various administrative departments of the school as well as other pertinent information. The PFO Executive Team also shares updates from their work with the school community during this portion of the meeting. 

Join the Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 374 186 9373

Passcode: 6k14qA

Coffee and Tea with Margery Bank and Torie Gorges

Friday, November 15 from 8:30am - 9:30am - Cancelled

Join us for the next morning coffee scheduled for Friday, Dec 13 at 8:30am.

This November, WWS is collecting food donations to serve our neighbors in need. Donations will go to the Arlington Food Assistance Center for distribution.

Drop off your donations in the school foyer until November 23.

The foods needed most are:

• Canned Tuna 

• Canned Soup

• Canned Vegetables

• Peanut Butter

• Cooking Oil

• Low Sugar Cereal

*Low sodium & low sugar preferred

*No glass

Thank you so much for your support! Learn more at afac.org.

Questions?

Email Maria Monteverde-Jackson (Alum Parent, Former Faculty & TC Member)

If you are a current family - first, check ParentSquare for posts from your teachers, departments (Children's Garden, Lower School, High School), and the administration.

If you cannot find the information you are looking for on ParentSquare, please email your department coordinator/administrator or our Operations Manager:

• Children's Garden Coordinator - Cecilia Berg-Benson
• Lower School Coordinator - Margaret Mansker
• High School Administrator - Bonnie McClelland
• Operations Manager - Laur Garner

Starlight Rays in Darkened Times

Seminars on Contemporary Topics 2024-2025

This online series offers a rare opportunity for Waldorf high school teachers, administrators, staff members, and parents to come together and explore a fresh round of new “hot topics” with one another as well as share the latest current observations with seasoned colleagues from CfA’s Waldorf High School Teacher Education Program (WHiSTEP).

Join us as we delve into critical issues facing Waldorf education today, such as:

• The developmental tasks facing young people in the modern world
• Diversity, sexuality, and humanity in the classroom
• The role of math education in the age of AI
• The inner work and biography of the teacher
• Fostering pedagogical creativity and innovation
• Teaching towards deep understanding
• Navigating the past and future of Waldorf education

Learn More

Looking for A Dog Sitter for Fall Break

From Janet Dunwoody, WWS Faculty

Yoli the dog is looking for a warm place to drag her blanket to for the Thanksgiving vacation. I will be out of town from the afternoon of November 27, returning the evening of December 1.

Yoli is a 4 1/2 year old pittie mix who loves a good sniffari, and yummy food. She is a little stubborn at times. Her favorite things are a place in the sun and a good scritch! 

Please let me know if you are interested and we can set up a meet and greet. 

Contact: jdunwoody@washingtonwaldorf.org

ISO of Carpool from Northern Virginia

We live in Falls Church & drive across Chain Bridge to/from school. We are looking for families interested in carpooling one or both directions, daily or occasionally.

Contact us if you are interested in exploring possibilities. Marlene Sandhu, 703-598-6969, marlene@beingwithbeing.com

Babysitter Looking for Work

Sophia León, WWS alum and daughter of a former WWS Faculty member, is available for babysitting work. Contact Sophia at 440-935-7151.

Available: Very Large German Literary Library

From Felice Stadler, Alum Parent

Very large German literary library looking for a good home with someone who will take the full lot. If you, or anyone you know (or institutions like schools or university departments) is interested, please email me at felice.stadler@gmail.com. 

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