Tomorrow is our Michaelmas celebration! See below for more details...

Rehearsals are in full swing for our high school's production of SEUSSICAL. Have you reserved your seats yet?

Whole High School Musical: SEUSSICAL

Theatre for Young Audiences Version

by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty

Thursday, Oct 6 at 7pm

Friday, Oct 7 at 4pm 

• Please reserve seating in advance (general admission). 
• Because space is limited, we ask that you choose only 1 public performance to attend. 
• If you find that you cannot attend, please edit your response to free seats for others.  

SEUSSICAL Post-Show Community Discussion

Tuesday, Oct 11 at 7pm

Join us Tuesday, Oct 11 when we will host a post-show community discussion about the show, the process of selection, the creative process, and how the high school faculty and students have recognized and discussed Theodor Seuss Geisel's racism alongside a production of this musical, based on his works, that celebrates worthy themes.

Bread Recipe

Makes enough for 12 children to eat in school and take a roll home, too, so you can halve the recipe at home! 

• 3 cups warm water (we usually boil in the kettle and let it sit until it's warm)
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup honey
• 2.5 Tbsp yeast
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup oil (we use olive)
• around 8 cups of All-Purpose flour (we use more for sprinkling on the table and keeping small hands from getting sticky)
• lots of Love! :) 

Mix honey into warm water and add yeast. Wait until bubbles form. 

Add oil and salt and mix together. Gradually add flour until a dough is formed that is soft and not too sticky. Continue kneading and shape the dough into rolls, or whatever shapes the children fancy! 

Bake at 350° for approximately 12 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy with butter and honey! 

We’re excited to announce that Parent-Child classes are returning this fall! These Saturday morning classes are an opportunity for caregivers and children to explore Waldorf play spaces together and to experience the Waldorf approach to nurturing and engaging with very young children. 

We are offering a five-week session starting Saturday, Oct. 8

• One section from 9-10:30 am for 2- to 3-year olds (8 spots available)
• One section for 1- to 2-year olds from 11-12:30 pm (only 2 spots left!)

The classes will meet on campus in the Children's Garden. Waldorf in the Woods lead teacher Mx. Linc Kinnicutt will teach both classes. The cost is $315. The classes will meet Oct. 8; Oct. 15; Oct. 22; Oct. 29; and Nov. 12. (Note: There will not be classes on Nov. 5.) 

Learn More & Register

Please contact enrollment@washingtonwaldorf.org with any questions.

September

28/ Wednesday

• Songbirds Parent/Guardian Meeting, 7pm

29/ Thursday

• Michaelmas Celebration, 12:45pm (see below)

30/ Friday

• Bazaar Vendor Applications Due!

October

4/ Tuesday

• Whole School Morning Tour, 9am

5/ Wednesday

• NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur

6/ Thursday

• Craft & Conversation, 8:30-10am
• High School Musical - SEUSSICAL, 7pm (see above)

7/ Friday

• High School Musical - SEUSSICAL, 4pm (see above)

10/ Monday

• NO SCHOOL - Indigenous Peoples' Day

11/ Tuesday

• SEUSSICAL Post-Show Community Discussion, 7pm (see above)

13/ Thursday

• CG & G1-5 Morning Tour, 9am 
• Meet the School Counselor, 7pm (see below)

View the Calendar of School Days for the 2022-2023 School Year

Michaelmas Festival 

Thursday, Sept 29 at 12:45pm

Our annual Michaelmas festival marks the time of the year when we begin to turn inward as the daylight hours grow shorter and the weather colder, and the grade 1-12 students come together to celebrate the turning of the seasons and gather strength for the coming months. Due to the gym construction, our celebration will look a bit different than past years. 

For current families who plan to attend, please see this week's Lower School Notes or High School Notes for details.

Meet the School Counselor

Thursday October 13 from 7–8pm

Our School Counselor, Jessica Gottlieb, will hold a Zoom “Meet the School Counselor” evening for our community in October. She will speak about her role in the school and answer questions from the community. Before the event, Ms. Gottlieb invites members of our community to submit questions in advance so that she can best prepare for the meeting. Submit questions in advance.

Join the Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 954 738 3784

Passcode: care

Adult Education Evening: Anxiety in Unsteady Times

With Dr. Dan Einstein, MD - Anthroposophic Doctor

Thursday, October 20 from 7:30-8:30pm at WWS

As Covid restrictions recede, we find ourselves in a society profoundly changed by the experience. The full scope of those changes will not be known for many years, but an increase in anxiety is a part of it. Educators and researchers have both noted dramatic increases in anxiety in our children as the pandemic hit. In an effort to help parents cope with these changes, this talk will explore what contributes to anxiety, how those factors have changed, and how we might think about helping our young people.   

You'll notice that school tours are starting to pop up on the school calendar. October is the beginning of the admissions season for next fall. Our October morning tours are almost full and we will share dates for November tours very soon.  

How You Can Help

Spread the Word! Many parents find schools by hearing about their friends' experiences - or even from chatting with a stranger in a park! If you know someone that might be interested in learning more about WWS, please share our upcoming events with them. 

https://www.washingtonwaldorf.org/admissions/visit-us/

Volunteer! A few of our events offer the opportunity for prospective families to meet with current families. If you are interested in volunteering for one of theses events, email the enrollment office to let them know.

Connecting sitters from the WWS community with families seeking them: We have an email group list for this purpose!

• If you are SEEKING a sitter, DO NOT join the group. You will send an email to WWSsitters@groups.io with your job posting, and sitters will respond directly to you if they are interested.
• If YOU ARE A SITTER and would like to receive job postings, visit https://groups.io/g/WWSsitters and click "Join this Group" at the bottom of the page.
• WWS students may participate only with their parents' permission.

• Current Health Policy - updated Aug 29, 2022.
• Lunch program info for current families in ParentSquare.
• Map of the pick up and drop off flow.
• Magnus Portal for student forms.
• BigSis Portal - keep your contact information up to date!
• Bulletin newsletters.

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

• Children's Garden - Cecilia Berg-Benson
• Lower School - Christen Leonard 
• High School - Bonnie McClelland

5G Community Q and A

From Theodora Scarato (WWS Parent)

September 28th at 7PM

5G and “smart” speakers are the rage across the DMV, but is it safe? WWS Parent Theodora Scarato will hold an open dialogue to talk about the latest legal and policy news. She will share highlights of her Chapter on EMFs in the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments Nursing textbook.

Michaelmas Festival Gathering

Branch Festivals Group, Anthroposophical Society, Greater Washington Branch

From Nancy Foster (WWS Alum Parent & Grandparent)

Friday, September 30 at 7:30 pm

Please join us for a Michaelmas observance in song and verse, and a dramatic reading of A Michaelic Imagination, one of the Ann Arbor Festival Plays created by Ernst and Katherine Katz, followed by light refreshments.

We will gather on the Karpoffs’ screened porch at their home: 204 Quaint Acres Dr., Silver Spring.

RSVP: ceceliakarpoff@gmail.com

Questions: 301-622-0231

Eurythmy Spring Valley - Frontier Eurythmy Part-time Training

From Susan Walsh (WWS Faculty)

First two-week training block begins on October 16, 2022

A strong new Frontier class is forming to begin in October 2022. If you are interested in studying eurythmy as a profession, this part-time program was developed to pursue studies toward a career in eurythmy, while honoring other existing commitments. The Frontier training can also be taken as a stand-alone program, with its unique approach to foundation studies through an immersion into eurythmy, for the deepening of one's life and inner development.

Learn More

Part Time Work Available

From Michael Danzansky (WWS Parent) 

Are you passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing? I am looking for some part time help with my organization, which empowers parents to better support their adolescents mental wellness. The work is engaging and gratifying, and involves research, organization, and marketing. 

Email to find out more: michaeldanzansky@gmail.com

THANK YOU! - Donation Drive for Displaced Migrant Families

From Robin Leake (WWS Parent)

Dear Washington Waldorf Families,

Thank you so much to everyone who was inspired to make a donation for the migrant families being bussed to our region from the border. We collected 19 bags of clothing, 4 bags of shoes, and a generous helping of hygiene products. Thank you for all of the generosity shown and for your support. Without you, this drive would not have been such a success. I’m so very grateful to be a part of such a caring community. Thank you.

Kindly,

Robin Leake

Nanny Available

From April McDowell (WWS Faculty) 

Highly experienced nanny available immediately. Wasanthie Pathagama is looking for a full time position that can offer 40-50 hours a week.

From Wasanthie:

I have over 30 years of experience, with good references. I would love to work with ages from birth to kindergarten. I would prefer to keep a strong working relationship with the family for many years to come and see how amazing the children grow and develop. My rate is $25+ an hour, depending on the circumstances and number of children. I live in the Silver Spring area, if you live close that would be great. You can contact me at (240)550-9322. Call or text me if you have any questions or would like to know more. Thank you. 

Basement Apartment for Rent

From Caitlin MacKenzie (Alum Parent, Former WWS Faculty)

English basement one-bedroom apartment for rent, $1350/month includes utilities. This furnished, one bedroom with kitchenette, separate bathroom, separate entrance and shared laundry, is conveniently located near Georgetown University and the French and German Embassies (5-minute walk). 2 blocks from public transportation with easy access to the national mall and downtown. Perfect for student, intern, visiting faculty or relative. 

Email for more information. Available now. 

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