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Weekly Bulletin
November 16, 2022
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The school is buzzing in anticipation of the Fall Bazaar happening this Saturday. Here is an overview of what to expect and where we still need help. | |
Friday - Setup & Preview Night | |
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After the 12:30 Dismissal on Friday, the transformation of the school building begins in earnest.
- The Children's Garden classrooms become spaces for activities like Candle Craft (pictured above), the Enchantment Shop (where children shop on their own with tickets), and the Crystal Cave.
- In the the Lower School classrooms, desks are moved aside to make space for 40+ vendors. Vendors will start to arrive for setup at 3pm on Friday.
- The auditorium and upstairs High School classrooms are readied for the Waldorf Store, additional activities, and to provide spaces to gather, eat, and socialize.
- The Library and the Garden House are prepared for puppet show and story time presentations.
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Baked goods should be delivered to the WWS auditorium Friday afternoon.
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Preview Night from 7-9pm (tickets required)
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Guests will enjoy an early shopping experience and refreshments while browsing the work of artisan vendors.
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Saturday, Nov 19
The Day of the Bazaar!
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Final setup tasks are done in the morning and the Fall Bazaar opens to the public at 10am.
The Bazaar is open 10am - 3pm
- Be sure to arrive promptly for any volunteer shifts that you are covering.
- Enjoy yourselves! Shop the Waldorf Store and the 40+ Vendors. Create delightful crafts and attend shows with your family. Socialize and eat delicious treats!
Clean up after the Bazaar is also an important task! We need to ensure that the building is ready for our students to return for classes on Monday.
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Staying Up to Date With Our School Calendar
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November
18/ Friday
- 12:30 Dismissal - Bazaar Preparations
- Bazaar Preview Night, 7-9pm
19/ Saturday
23-25/ Wednesday-Friday
- NO CLASSES - Thanksgiving Break
29/ Tuesday
- Children's Garden - G5 Morning Tour, 9-10:30am
30/ Wednesday
- High School Open Day for Prospective Families, 9-11am
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Raffle tickets are $5 each. Raffle winners will be drawn on Friday, Nov 18 and Saturday, Nov 19. You do not need to be present to win, but items must be picked up from WWS by Tuesday, Dec 20. | |
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Last chance for advance tickets!
Sales close Thursday, Nov 17 at 5pm.
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Preview Night Tickets
We are excited to be once again opening our doors on Friday for Preview Night with wine and lite nibbles. From 7-9pm, enjoy refreshments while having the first opportunity to shop this year's treasures. Limited tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Adults only please.
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Activity & Show Tickets
Save time by getting your activity tickets in advance! Tickets are $1 each, advance sales are in bundles of 10. Please pick up your tickets at school the week of the Bazaar, or at Preview Night. Tickets will be accepted during the Bazaar on Nov 19 from 10am -3pm for all crafts and activities, the Enchantment Shop, and for some food and drink items. The Puppet Show is suggested for ages 4-8 and the Tiny Story Time is suggested for ages 2-4. Learn more about the planned crafts and activities.
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Fall Bazaar Volunteers Still Needed | |
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So far the Songbirds and Grade 11 have won their students a pizza party for 100% parent/guardian volunteer participation. A few other classes are very close! Here are the remaining shifts:
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Through January, WWS will host regular Morning Tours and High School Open Days with opportunities to see the school and to observe classes.
We will also host a Whole School Open House on Dec 6 from 4-6pm where visitors can tour the school at their own pace and talk to teachers and current families. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please email the enrollment office.
If you know any Prospective Families that might be interested in visiting for a High School Open Day, Morning Tour, or Open House, please share information from our website or connect them with the enrollment office at: erollment@washingtonwaldorf.org or 301-229-6108
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WWS is seeking a Database Support Contractor, effective immediately, to support the Development Department with data entry and records maintenance. Working under the direction of the Director of Development and Director of Alumni and Community Relations, this is a part-time position for 10-15 hours per week, including the summer.
Read more about this and our other current job postings.
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If you cannot find the information you are looking for on ParentSquare, please email your department coordinator/administrator:
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How to Submit a Listing
- We welcome submissions of community news, items for sale, want ads, etc. Please keep notices to 500 characters or less. There is no charge for listings.
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Please submit listings by COB Tuesdays with the subject "Bulletin Submission."
- If you are sending images or flyers, a link to an online version is preferred.
- Bulletin Board notices generally run for 3 weeks - if space allows - unless other arrangements have been made. Listings may not be accepted and will likely be edited.
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Events from the Community | |
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Helping Children Feel Calm in an Anxious World
WECAN Zoom Parent Evening
Wednesday, Nov 16 at 8:30pm
The Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North Amercia (WECAN) is very excited to be offering a Parent Zoom Evening November 16, 8:30pm EST, 6:30 MST. The guest speaker is Adam Blanning, MD who will speak about Helping Children Feel Calm in an Anxious World.
The registration fee is $10. We want everyone to to have access to this evening. If you require financial support please email Heather Church.
Learn More and Register
More information about the Evening:
Helping Children Feel Calm in an Anxious World
Rates of anxiety have increased dramatically over the last several years. Part of that comes from shifts in our nervous system, some from just navigating so much change. We will explore ways to help children (and adults) calm, center and find greater well-being in a stressful time.
Adam Blanning, MD teaches nationally and internationally about children's development, using the lens of Waldorf education and anthroposophic medicine. He practices in Denver, Colorado, and is himself a Waldorf graduate (and parent).
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Imagination Stage Presents a Free Performance of Its Theater for Change Production, 10 Seconds
From Jesse Travis, WWS Parent
Sunday, Nov 20 at 12pm
St. John's Episcopal Church Norwood Parish
6701 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD
Written by Miriam Gonzales, 10 Seconds is a play based on the ideas, conversations, and discoveries from two years of workshops between police and youth in the DC area. Ray and Jimi, DC high school students, navigate what it means to be young Black men in the city, sharing their perspectives and those of the police they encounter as they tell the story of 10 seconds that changed their lives. Appropriate for ages 13+.
Contact jessetravis@gmail.com with any questions.
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Classifieds & Notices from the Community | |
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Spacious House on Water Available for Airbnb Rental
From Jana Bogdovana, WWS Alum Parent
WWS Alum family is offering their home -with amazing water views - for rent through Airbnb.
View the Listing
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The Inner Compass Process Online Course
From Danielle Roessle (WWS Alum & Former Faculty)
Former WWS College Advisor Danielle Roessle, LCSW, Career and Business Alignment Coach, noticed that many professionals who were unhappy with their career were not using their time and talents in a way that felt meaningful to them. In her decades of experience, one of the best ways for individuals to find more fulfilling career opportunities is by exploring childhood memories and identifying patterns of where they thrive and what holds them back — Why? — Because a person’s behavioral patterns and motivating talents are formed in childhood, and these insights can be used to clarify their career or business direction.
Danielle is excited to announce the launch of The Inner Compass Process self paced online course on October 30th. The course guides career changers and business owners through a series of exercises to rediscover what makes them thrive, research career/business opportunities that are more aligned with their needs, and create a roadmap of next steps to achieve their goals.
To learn more about the course and sign up for free trainings, please visit innercompasscoach.com/careercourse.
For more information about coaching and services, please email danielle@innercompasscoach.com.
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In Search of Full or Part Time Nanny
From the Brevoort-Lee (Current WWS) Family
Searching for a loving nanny for 2 kids, 2 and 4 yo. We live in N Arlington. Would prefer to hire someone for 40-45 hours per week, but can adjust to afternoons-only and 32 hours per week.
Pay competitive. Must be able to demonstrate safe driving.
Thank you!
Jess and Ken
Contact: jslee1@gmail.com
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4800 Sangamore Road,
Bethesda, MD 20816
301-229-6107
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