Weekly Bulletin

May 18, 2022

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5th Grade Olympiad

From Clare André, Grade 5 Class Teacher


The fifth grade made an epic one-day trip to Richmond, VA, on Monday, May 9th, for a condensed Olympiad. The weather gods graced us with the most beautiful day. The class thanks Ms. Dorius and Mr. Gardiner for accompanying us, and the family members who volunteered in MANY capacities including cheering on the students. What a wonderful day! The photos show students from all three participating Waldorf schools: Washington, Richmond and Charlottesville. Gratitude also to the movement teachers of the three schools for ensuring this event happened.

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High School Basketball

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Congratulations to our high school baseball team for making it to the PVAC championship game yesterday! The crowd support from the school community was sensational and we were thrilled to have families with students from the Nursery through 12th Grade in attendance. While St. Anslem's took home the trophy, we are proud of our team for all that they accomplished this season and for playing a great game!

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Thanks to Bill Merkel for the photographs!

School Calendar
Staying Up to Date With Our School Calendar

You can view the full calendar online either on the website , in ParentSquare , or in the BigSis portal (these 3 platforms are synced from the same calendar). 
* Current Parents can find Zoom information for meetings in ParentSquare

May



18/ Wednesday

  • G1 Parent Meeting, 7:30pm


19/ Thursday

  • Craft & Conversation, 9am


23/ Monday

  • Community Book Club, 8-9pm (see below)


25/ Wednesday

  • Seedlings Parent Meeting, 7:30pm


26/ Thursday

  • G2 Parent Meeting, 8pm


27/ Friday

  • 1/2 Day Dismissal - Memorial Day Weekend
  • Gym Groundbreaking, 11:30am (see below)


30/ Monday

  • NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Upcoming Events

Craft & Conversation

Thursday, May 19 from 9am - 12pm


Join us tomorrow for Craft & Conversation at Anja’s house, 7711 Glenmore Spring Way. Drop by as works for your schedule. Full vaccination required, masks optional.


No experience required; all are welcome! 


Subscribe to the C&C email list.

Community Book Club

Monday, May 23 from 8-9pm


The Community Book Club has chosen: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson as its next book for a May meeting. Wilkerson's first book, The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration, won the Pulitzer prize.


"Beautifully written, original, and revealing, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is an eye-opening story of people and history, and a reexamination of what lies under the surface of ordinary lives and of American life today".


Please contact Susan Walsh to sign up: swalsh@washingtonwaldorf.org

Groundbreaking and Launch of

the Room to Move Campaign

Friday, May 27 from 11:30am - 2:30pm


The secret is out! Thanks to the generous support of lead donors, countless volunteer and staff hours, and the leadership of our Room to Move campaign committee, Washington Waldorf School is thrilled to announce that we have raised $5.8 million out of a $7 million goal to build a gym on our school’s campus. We celebrate those who have helped us get this far, and invite YOU to be a part of the excitement! 


Join us on Friday, May 27 from 11:30am - 2:30pm on the blacktop for a community-wide celebration, including free food trucks, music, and entertainment. Hear more about the plans to build the gym, and learn how you can play a part. Current parents and students, grandparents, alums and family members are joyfully invited to join us.


At the conclusion of the gym’s construction, we will have more “Room to Move”. The gym will not only serve as an athletic facility, it will be a central gathering place for our community and a source of pride.  

Room to Move Campaign Committee: Vanessa and John Beckman, Maria Monteverde-Jackson and Jon Jackson, Lelia True, Taisto Saloma, Stephanie Hanson, Miriam Zarin, Pat Jackson (Campaign Counsel)

Lost & Found

Lost and Found items will be out in front of the school for the rest of this week. If you are looking for misplaced items, please park in the neighborhood and come to the school entrance.

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Events

Free Workshops for Children at the Gaithersburg Book Festival

From Susan Walsh, WWS Librarian


Saturday, May 21 from 10am - 6pm


Children of all ages can explore their creativity through creating comics and graphic novels, writing haiku poetry and building their college essays at the 2022 Gaithersburg Book Festival. A full day of free workshops—designed for elementary, middle and high school students—will be led by top authors and illustrators in the Children’s Workshop Tent. The festival takes place on Saturday, May 21, at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm. 


Learn More

Classifieds & Notices

High School or College Age Student Summer Opportunity

From Lipika Dash, WWS Parent


We would like to invite high schoolers or perhaps students home from college to supervise a small group of middle schoolers for crafting hours. 


Date range: June 20th - July 31st

Days of the week flexible, but hours mostly within 10am to 4 or 5pm.


Also looking for another person to supervise a group of 2 to 3 five year olds for similar activities, pool activities a bonus. 


We are in Bethesda (for transportation logistics). 


Please contact Lipika at 301-963-0012 or mailtolipika@yahoo.co.in

Alum Parent Pottery Booth at Craft Show This Weekend 

From Ana Cavalcanti, Alum Parent


This weekend I'll be at the Craft Council show in Baltimore, now known as American Craft Made, Booth 2302. I'll be selling the teacher's favorite mugs. 


The show is at the Baltimore Convention Center from 5/20-5/22


This year is free admittance but requires a ticket:

https://www.craftcouncil.org/show/season/american-craft-made-baltimore

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Film Screenings and Q&A Opportunities

From Theodora Scarato, WWS Parent 


Film Screening: Unbreathable: The Fight for Healthy Air

Unbreathable: The Fight for Healthy Air is a timely, powerful look at fifty years of the Clean Air Act and the challenges we still face to ensure healthy air for everyone.


Register to stream anytime until May 25 and join us May 19 at 7 pm MST: Q & A with Director Maggie Burnette Stogner of American University’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking 


Watch the trailer

 

Register to watch Unbreathable and join the events


Film Q and A with Director Heidi Martikainen, June 2 at 1 PM ET

“Something is in the Air” is a film about cell phone radiation featuring several international experts including scientist Daniel Favre who shares his research in the impact of cell phones on bees and pollinators.  


Watch Something is in the Air

Looking for Cooking Support

From April McDowell, WWS Faculty


Part-time cook needed at a home in Kensington beginning in mid-August. A responsible teenager is preferred, although adults would be considered. Three dinners a week are needed. Expertise in cooking is not necessarily required. Ability to read and follow a recipe accurately is. Hours are roughly 3:30-5:00, three days a week. Competitive salary. 


For more info, please contact April McDowell at amcdowell@washingtonwaldorf.org or 240-472-7204. 

For Sale: Ostereier toys & Violins

From Clare André, WWS Faculty & Parent


  • Ostereier toys - $5 each or we can negotiate a bulk purchase. In excellent condition. As per the photos SOLD
  • Three violins all negotiable to sell: 
  • A half size, including case and bow. In need of a bridge, E string and tuning.
  • A 3/4 including case and bow.
  • A 4/4 including case, bow shoulder rest and several spare strings. SOLD


Email Clare

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Items for Sale

From Gabriele Schilz, WWS Faculty & Alum Parent


Wooden play kitchen in very good condition. We can bring it to school or you could pick it up from the Woodley Park neighborhood in DC. $60.00


Painted child's chair, for 3-5 year olds. We can bring it to school or you could pick it up from the Woodley Park neighborhood in DC. $25.00


Contact Gabriele 415-200-8850

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Partners in Parenting - Support Group for Parents of Adolescents Who Struggle With Mental Health (VA residents - DC and MD to come in the fall)

From Jessica Gottlieb, WWS Faculty


This 6-session virtual group provides a safe, nonjudgmental space for parents to come together for education, support, and peer connection.


The group facilitators will provide information, tools, and resources that will assist participants in finding the most effective ways to support their adolescents and care for themselves. Group members are encouraged to bring their concerns as well as to offer and receive input from each other.


To register or for more information, please email Cate Riihimaki, LPC at cateriihimaki@gmail.com

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View the Flyer

Wooden Play Stands, Cradle, Trucks, Toys and Stokke Chair for Sale 

From Theodora Scarato, WWS Parent


Beautiful wooden toys gently used for sale. Playstands, cradles, American door wheelchair, red Stokke high chair and more! Our family will donate all funds from raised to WWS Annual Fund and the Jane Goodall Institute/Roots and Shoots.


View the list of items and photos.


If you are interested please contact Theodora Scarato at theodorams@aol.com

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