Tuesday Note - Spring Garden Waldorf School

Tuesday Note: November 15, 2022

It's Annual Giving Season

We are pleased to launch our Annual Giving Campaign for this school year, as we celebrate the Gifts of Waldorf.

Joy – Childhood – Playing – Exploration – Art – Tradition – Music – Connection – Nature – Beauty – Togetherness – Creating – Inclusion – Magic – Learning

The Gifts of Waldorf are many and are so important to our alumni, families, and community. Likewise, your gift to Spring Garden helps continue our mission to provide an enriching education that inspires clear and creative thinking, compassion, moral strength, and courage.

Donations from our community strengthen the school by allowing us to fulfill budgetary needs, expand our programs, and provide further aid to students.

Click here to make your gift to Spring Garden today!

School News

Arrival and Dismissal Changes for the Week of 11/28/22

Our return to school after the Thanksgiving break coincides with the start of deer hunting season in Ohio. We have consulted with our local police department and decided that the best approach for the week following Thanksgiving each year is to conduct morning recess indoors and limit outside time to areas closest to the school.

Early childhood students

Please bring your student to their classroom through the front doors (lobby). When you arrive, please help your student hang their outdoor gear on their hook in the hallway and then wait near the classroom door to be greeted by the teacher. This process may take a little longer than normal, so please be patient. There are no changes to pick-up for full or half day students.

Grades students

Students in grades 1-8 should arrive and enter through the front doors (lobby) as usual. Administrative staff members will direct students to hang up the coats and backpacks and head to their respective indoor recess spaces. There are no changes to pick-up for students in the grades.

Cold and Flu Season is Here!

Just a reminder that it is cold and flu season. We ask that you please monitor your children for symptoms and keep them home when they are sick to help our school community stay healthy! Here is a copy of our illness policy.

Parent/Guardian and Teacher Conferences

It is time to sign up for Fall 2022 Parent/Guardian and Teacher Conferences!

Conference days are:

Monday, November 21^st in person conferences from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (childcare is not provided).
Tuesday November 22^nd Zoom conferences from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (watch for an email link from your class teacher).

Use the link below to register a time slot per student. Sign-ups close on Friday, 11/18, at midnight.

Fall 2022 Parent/Guardian and Teacher Conference Sign-Ups

Student(s) evaluations will be emailed to parents/guardians on Friday.

Assembly - This Friday, November 18th at 9 a.m.!

We have an assembly this Friday, October 18th at 9:00 a.m. The school community is welcome! Please join us as the students in Grades 2 through 8 share something they have been working on with the community.

3 Weeks until Our Children’s Festival and Artists’ Market!

Be a part of this enchanted event by volunteering here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b44aeac2dabfa7-childrens5

All are welcome on December 3rd from 10AM - 3PM here at Spring Garden. This is a cash only event. Entrance Fee is $2 per person. Tickets are $1 each.

We will have 20 Artisans selling their wares; Khaao Macha Indian Cafe and The Ice Bucket serving food; baked goods, coffee and tea for sale and lot’s of free* or low-cost family activities.

Activities include: Our Cookie Sprite Room, Boat Room, Holidays Around the World Card Craft*, Make and Take Jump Ropes, Marble Room*, Paper Star Making Craft, John the Science Guy Demonstrations*, Enchanted Forest Craft, Story Time*, Face Painting, Quiet Room*, Pocket Person and more!

This festival is a unique, magical gift for our children! Thank you all for your support!

Special Requests for Children’s Festival

Many thanks to those of you that donated milkweed pods! The need has been met! The entry way theme for the Children's Festival is Enchanted Forest. Tricia Cottrell is seeking flower or pine garland, fake plants, moss covered decorations, mushrooms, 1 or 2 glass terrarium domes, fairy/sprite/gnomes to borrow for the weekend. Please contact Tricia Cottrell (330) 701-7697; cottrellpatricia@yahoo.com for more information.

We are also seeking aftercare helpers for December 2nd from 3:30-6 PM. We need at least 2 volunteers to join our existing aftercare staff. Contact tscott@sgws.org.

Ski Club

It’s time to start thinking about snow & the Spring Garden Ski Club! This is a great opportunity for your child to hit the slopes at BMBW! Ski club is open to any child eight and older and will be on Thursday nights at Boston Mills. We need 20 children to secure a spot so please sign up ASAP!

Club rates:

$280 for the full package (lift, lesson, rental)

Club package/lessons: $100 (required)

Lift add-on: $100

Rental add-on: $80

Full payment is due to Julie Marchetta (jmarchetta@sgws.org) by December 19th.

Click here to sign up!

Amber Matheson & Bryan Wiandt will be the ski club advisors, so please reach out with any questions. First lesson will be Thursday, January 12th.

Bryan

330.256.4589

bwiandt@gmail.com

Amber

216.802.8856

amber5000@gmail.com

Community News and Events

Catalog Sale - Last Day to Order!

Today is the LAST DAY TO ORDER from the Parent Council online catalog sale. Don’t miss this opportunity to buy high quality supplies and support our school!

Please complete your order here:

2022 Parent Council Catalog Sale Order Form

** ORDERS are due by Tuesday 11/15 at midnight **

Once your order is received, an invoice will be emailed with the total cost due. Payments options include cash, check, a student’s MCA, or online via PayPal. All payments are due to the school main office the day after the sale ends by 4pm.

No orders can be added once the sale is closed. All items must be picked up at the school when they arrive in mid December – orders cannot be mailed.

We Are Hiring!

Extended Care Lead Teacher

Duties include leading a mixed-age preschool-kindergarten class on Monday through Friday. The teacher will also be in charge of directing aides and working cooperatively with the morning EC faculty to create a cohesive educational-care experience for the children throughout the day. Bachelor’s Degree required, Waldorf Teacher Certification preferred. Work hours: Monday through Friday from 11:30 am-4:00 pm with the possibility of combining with other opportunities. Please send resume and cover letter to learn@sgws.org attn: Ext Care Lead Hiring Committee by November 30th.

Early Childhood Beforecare Coordinator

Duties include providing before school care to early childhood students. Applicants should have direct experience working with children, an education background and an interest in Waldorf education. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:15-8:15 am. Please send resume and cover letter to learn@sgws.org attn: Beforecare Coordinator Hiring Committee

Math Teacher

We are seeking a part-time middle school Math Teacher for three mornings a week to join our faculty beginning in the 2022-23 school year to teach math to grades 6 & 8. We value excellent teaching, expert classroom management techniques, an understanding of child development, and a joy for teaching. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and experience teaching middle school grades math.

Spring Garden Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer. To apply: Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to learn@s gws.org, attn: Hiring Committee.

See all the Positions on our Wesbite: https://sgws.org/employment/

Volunteer Opportunities

SGWS Work Days

Mark your calendars for upcoming Work Days during the 2022-23 school year! This is a great opportunity to connect with your fellow SGWS community and earn your family service hours.

* Students 5th grade and up may attend the work days with a parent or guardian!*