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DWS Bulletin
JUNE: News & Updates
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JUNE 9
Preschool & Kindergarten:
Last Day of School
JUNE 10
Closing Ceremonies &
Grades: Last Day of Classes
JUNE 11
Class of 2022 Graduation
@ 9:30 AM, On Campus
JUNE 14
Board Meeting
@ 7 PM, ZOOM
JUNE 19
Juneteenth
Father's Day
JUNE 20
Kinder Camp: First Day, Block 1
JUNE 23
School's 36th Birthday
JULY 1
Tuition Payments for 22-23 School Year Start
JULY 4
Fourth of July Holiday (NO CAMP)
JULY 11
Summergarden Camp:
First Day, Week 1 - Yoga & Movement
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NEWSLETTER SECTIONS
School News
School Events
Spring & Summer Programs
Student Share
Davis Community Events
Support the DWS Community
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PHOTO: 8th Grade Class Trip to Maui | |
Aloha'oe (Farewell to Thee)
By Queen Lydia Kamakaeha Lili'uokalani
Proudly swept the rain by the cliffs
As on it glided through the trees
Still following ever the liko
The Ahihi lehua of the vale.
Chorus:
Farewell to thee, farewell to thee
Thou charming one who dwells in shaded bowers
One fond embrace ere I depart
Until we meet again.
Thus sweet memories come back to me
Bringing fresh remembrance of the past
Dearest one, yes, thou art mine own
From thee, true love shall ne’er depart.
I have seen and watched thy loveliness,
Thou sweet Rose of Maunawili
And ’tis there the birds oft love to dwell
And sip the honey from thy lips.
| SOURCE: She Wields a Pen: American Women Poets of the Nineteenth Century (University of Iowa Press, 1997) | | |
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All School Survey:
Administration Communication
Dear DWS Community,
DWS wants to make sure that we have effective communications with caretakers. We have created a survey to take a look at schoolwide and administrative communications. Please take some time to answer this survey so we can most effectively improve communication. Thank you for your participation.
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2022 Class Photos:
Available Now to Order Online
The 2022 Class Photos are available for online viewing and ordering. If your family didn't get an envelope in or would like to order additional photos, you can visit the link below to order: https://hosting.myproimages.com/wendybaker
The password is DWS. If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Baker at:
info@wendybaker.com
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Wendy Baker Photography
http://wendybaker.com
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COVID Test Kits
Available for pick up in the Office
The school has received a new shipment of at-home COVID test kits. We have one kit per student. Please stop by as soon as possible to pick up your family's supply.
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Lost & Found
Please check at the Office!
Is your child missing their favorite hat or jacket? Make sure to stop by the Lost & Found Closet by the office to check and see if their lost item is there. If items are not claimed by the last day of classes, they will given to Parent Council for future clothing exchanges or donated.
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2022-2023 Academic Calendar
The Board and faculty have approved the full 2022-2023 Academic Calendar. Please click here to download a pdf version of the calendar. Dates highlighted in yellow are subject to change.
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IMPORTANT: Hot Lunch,
Last Week of School
Hot Lunch will be ONLY be offered Monday 6/6 (Rice Bowls), Tuesday 6/7 (Burritos) and Thursday 6/9 (Pizza) for the last week of classes. All orders will be IOUs as this week was not initially offered on the sign up forms.
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Last Day of School & Closing Ceremonies
The last week of classes for our students is almost here! Next Friday, June 10, the closing ceremonies for the 2021-22 year will be held on campus. All families are welcome to attend. Join us in the Grove at 12 PM for our closing ceremony and close out the year! On the first day of school the first graders are presented with a rose by their 8th grade buddies and walk under a sunflower arch to begin their first day of school. The 8th graders have come to their final day as DWS students. They will end their journey by once again walking under a sunflower arch and by receiving a rose from their 1st grade buddy. All classes will recite their closing verse one last time in their current grade. Before leaving, the 8th graders will get the opportunity to say goodbye to the entire school. It is sure to be a touching final day!
Preschool and Kindergarten's official last day is Thursday 7/9. Class Teachers will share more information about the final day's schedule.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Welcome, 12:00 PM (Families Invited)
Jennifer Slater, School Director
Class Verses & Class Advancement
8th Grade Families Create Sunflower Arch
Dismissal, 1:00 PM
All Grades
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8th Grade Graduation
Saturday June 11 @ 9:30 AM
Congratulations to the Class of 2022! Our Graduation Ceremony will be taking place on campus this year, starting at 9:30 AM. If you’ve never been to our graduation, it’s an event you do not want to miss! The 8th grade student spends a significant amount of time preparing for rites of passage and culminating experiences - including their 8th grade project, solo, and class trip. The 8th grade speech is the last jewel in the crown that is the 8th grade experience. Join us in the grove for a lovely final goodbye to the class of 2022. You’ll hear heartfelt and joyful speeches from each student and touching remarks by Ms. Roos and Ms. Haberman, who was especially selected by the 8th grade class. After the diplomas are presented, there will be a small reception hosted by our 7th grade class parents.
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REGISTER NOW:
Summergarden 2022
Summergarden is an opportunity for children entering grades 2 - 6 to explore movement, arts, ceramics, and weaving - while also making new friends! Join us this summer for hands-on fun. Children will engage with the theme of the week, developing new and interesting skills with the help of experienced instructors. Each day is a mix of structured activity and free play. Snack and lunch provided! Families can register for one or all four weeks. Click HERE for more info on our themes and instructors.
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Weekly Themes & Dates
WEEK 1: Yoga & Movement (July 11 - 15)
WEEK 2: Painting (July 18 - 22)
WEEK 3: Ceramics & Clay (July 25 - 29)
WEEK 4: Basketry & Weaving (August 1 - 5)
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Times & Pricing
MAIN SESSION, $270 per week
8 AM - 1 PM, Monday - Friday
AFTERCARE, $100 per week
1 PM - 4 PM, Monday - Friday
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Want to be a junior counselor?
For 7th grade+ DWS students and alumni, we would 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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Kinder Camp 2022
June 20 - August 12
Have you registered for Kinder Camp? Check out the DWS Blackbaud Portal and visit the forms and files page to secure your child's spot today. The camp is open to current DWS students ages 3 to 6 years. Sign up for one or all of our two week programs. Connect with nature, friends, and the magic of childhood.
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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 | | |
So Many Field Trips! So Much Fun!
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3rd Grade - Visit to Slide Hill Ranch | |
4th Grade - Overnight at Coloma | |
8th Grade - Maui Adventure | |
DWS Fiddlers: Bringing Music to the Community
On April 2nd, the DWS Fiddlers performed for a Ukraine benefit concert at the Davis Lutheran Church for an enthusiastic and complimentary audience.
| On April 30th, the group played at the City of Davis street painting event on Elmwood Drive near 8th St. in front of the Ng residence. All are welcome to go and see the finished painting! | | |
Spring Concert, Wednesday May 11
Photos by Dan Ng.
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Waves Future Stars Basketball Camp
June 27 - July 1
WHO: Open to all incoming 6th-12th Grade students from Waldorf and other area schools
WHEN: June 27 - July 1,
Mon. - Fri., 9 AM - 2 PM
(Camp doors open at 8:15 and close at 2:30)
WHERE: 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
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The “Waves Future Stars” Basketball Camp’s ultimate purpose is to help each participant reach their basketball goals. The Camp staff’s goal is to create a fun and educational environment that will leave a lasting impression on each athlete. We believe that through teaching the proper fundamentals in a positive, upbeat and motivational environment, we will instill and foster self-esteem, confidence and the drive to improve.
Enrollment is limited to 70 players. In addition to Coach Dean Stark, a top notch coaching staff will be on hand as well as an enthusiastic group of counselors. This group of coaches and counselors has been hand selected for their ability to teach the fundamentals of the game, their passion for the game and their ability to work with and develop young players of all skill levels.
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House Sitter Available
July 25 - August 5
Camp Instructor Shai Porath is looking for a place to stay in Davis with his wife for the duration of the last two weeks of the Summergarden grades camp (from 7/25 to 8/5). In past summers, the couple have acted as house and pet sitters for DWS community members on vacation. If you are planning a summer excursion and need a responsible caretaker for your home and pets, please contact Shai at: shaiishporath@gmail.com.
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Child Care wanted!
August 15 - September 7
Does your family need childcare for the weeks after Junebug Kinder Camp ends and before school begins? The Ratner family is interested in working with other families to organize group child care while vacation care isn't in session. Additionally, if you are interested in being the childcare provider, please reach out as well!
For more information, contact Ben Ratner at: benjamin.a.ratner@gmail.com.
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American Discovery
Exchange Student Program
Ever wanted to host an exchange student, but couldn't commit for a school year? American Discovery can provide a taste of the experience this summer. We are looking for families excited to share their lives with teenage students from France while they are here for 3-4 weeks in July. Our visitors want to participate in your family activities, meals, events, all while practicing their English and forging friendships. Let's become a global community again with this hopeful opportunity!
Contact Cedar Springs Waldorf School's alumni parent and former Math Specialist, Christine Land, for more information:
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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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Refer a Family &
Earn Tuition Credit
Share the magic of DWS with friends and earn tuition credits for YOUR family! Available only to currently enrolled DWS families, this program allows you to earn tuition credit by referring families to our school. If you refer a new family to the school and their children enroll in our grades program (1st-8th grade), you will receive a $500 tuition credit! For each and every new child who enrolls in our Grades program from a family you referred, you will receive a $500 credit. In order to receive this credit, please read and submit the application linked below:
Tuition Credit Referral Application
Only enrollments processed after April 20, 2022 are eligible for the program. Your family's name must be mentioned as the referring family on the enrolled student's application.
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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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