A few weeks ago we brought a professional photographer to campus for the morning. Many thanks to Eli Turner for capturing so many delightful moments. We hope you enjoy these scenes that give a glimpse into various grades.

Seedlings Planting Seeds

Nursery Baking

Songbirds Finger Knitting

Snack Time in the Waldorf in the Woods Classroom

Grade 1 Literacy Work

Grade 3 Math Work

Grade 4 Woodworking

Grade 4 Recess

Grade 5 Ancient History Morning Lesson

Grade 7 Eurythmy

Grade 8 Art

Grade 9 English - Exploring Emotion

High School Music

Grade 11 Spanish

High School Lunchtime Volleyball

Grade 12 Art

Friday, Dec 1 from 1:15-7:30pm

On Friday, Dec 1 the WWS Red-Tailed Hawks will play their first official home games in the John and Mary Brauer Gym! 

View the online invitation and RSVP

The program begins at 1:15 pm and games run until 7:30 pm. The event will begin with a plaque dedication to recognize the many donors who made the Room to Move Campaign a success. This will include short remarks by our Head of School, Lelia True, and the campaign’s leadership. 

The event’s schedule:

1:15 pm: Short Program & Plaque Dedication

1:30 pm: Middle School Girls v. Field

2:30 pm: Middle School Boys v. Field

3:30 pm: Varsity Girls v. Field

4:45 pm: Junior Varsity Boys v. St. Anselm’s 

6:00 pm: Varsity Boys v. St. Anselm’s

Dinner will be available for purchase from 7 Starr Wings beginning at 3:00 pm and ending at 7:00 pm, including gluten free and vegetarian options. In addition, the first 200 guests will receive a special giveaway, a Red-Tailed Hawk branded spirit towel, provided courtesy of 4imprint. The newly formed Booster Club will be selling commemorative t-shirts to mark the occasion. 

Please come out and join us in cheering on our teams at their home games!

Basketball Practices started on Nov 2!

November

17/ Friday

• Half Day Dismissal, 12:30pm
• Fall Bazaar Setup, 12:30pm
• Fall Bazaar Preview Night, 7pm

18/ Saturday

• Fall Bazaar, 10am-3pm

22-24/ Wed-Fri

• No School

28/ Tuesday

• Trustees Council Meeting, 7pm

29/ Wednesday

• CG-G5 Morning Tour, 9am

December

1/ Friday

• First Home Games and Gym Plaque Dedication, 1:15pm (see below)

2/ Saturday

• Lower/Middle School Open House, 10am (see below)

View the Calendar of School Days for the 2023-2024 School Year

Many thanks to the volunteers who have already been hard at work preparing for the Bazaar this weekend!

There is still much to do! We are looking forward to being with many of you tomorrow as we set up for the event.

There are still volunteer spots that need to be filled!

View the list of remaining shifts or select one below.

Priorities:

• We need more help for Crystal Cave set up and especially clean up. 
• Friday, 3:30-6pm, Crystal Cave, Set up (2)
• Friday, 5:30-7:30, Crystal Cave, Set up (2)
• Saturday, 3-5:30pm, Crystal Cave, Clean up (5)
• We definitely need someone for Castle Catapult or it can't run. 
• Saturday, 2-4pm, Castle Catapult, Take tickets/assist participants/clean up
• The Silk Painting and the Enchantment Shop cashier/clean up spots are also high priority.
• Saturday, 2-4pm, Silk Painting, Drying station/clean up
• Saturday, 2-4pm, Silk Painting, Take tickets/clean up
• Saturday, 2-5pm, Enchantment Shop, Cashier/clean up (2)

Reminder: Activity Tickets advance sale ends today. Deadline extended to midnight!

If you tried to purchase tickets in advance and were unable, the issue has been fixed.

If you purchased tickets in advance, please pick them up at the front desk tomorrow during drop off or pick up or at Preview Night to avoid waiting in line on Saturday.

Saturday, Dec 2 from 10am-12pm

Current and prospective families are welcome to join us for a weekend open house highlighting our programs in Grades 1-8.

The morning will include teaching demonstrations, a chance to interact with teachers and a Q&A time with teachers and admin faculty.

We know it's a particularly busy time of year please RSVP to let us know if you are interested.

Current Families please RSVP in ParentSquare.

Prospective Families Register through Ravenna - Please share!

Many thanks to Janaki Srikant, Courtney Daley, Kate Knuth, Melissa Chávez, Jane Christenson and Grade 5 for bringing us a lovely first Lunch Music offering of the year. This month’s theme was focused around the Indian festival of Diwali. Janaki told a story of Diwali to begin, and Grade 5 students presented a song and a dance from the Indian traditions they have been studying in Morning Lesson. 

This week the sports psychology club met with Tyjhai Byers, a professional basketball player who grew up in Bethesda, MD on the same street as Ms. Gottlieb, our school counselor and instructor for the sports psychology club. He’s played basketball overseas in Europe and Africa, and will play in Australia this winter. With degrees in computer science and earth science, Tyjhai is currently working on his masters degree towards a future career in Meteorology.

Tyjhai shared his athletic journey with the club members and answered their questions on sports psychology topics such as resilience, grounding techniques used by athletes, the importance of being able to take constructive criticism, team cohesion, leaning on others for support, and mental health.

Today and tomorrow, SquadLocker has a 15% off sale. You can shop online and have spirit gear shipped directly to you. Code: NOVBREAK15

Note : There will also be spirit gear available at the Bazaar this weekend!

Employment Opportunities

We are hiring for a number of positions - both teaching and administrative faculty. If you know of any candidates, please share the list of open positions on our website and encourage them to apply!

Open Positions include: Enrollment Associate, High School Math Substitute Teacher, Class Teacher ('24-'25), Faculty Chair/Head of School ('24-'25)

https://www.washingtonwaldorf.org/about/employment/

If you are a current family - first, check ParentSquare for posts from your teachers, departments (Children's Garden, Lower School, High School), and the administration.

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

• Children's Garden Coordinator - Cecilia Berg-Benson
• Lower School Coordinator - Christen Leonard 
• High School Administrator - Bonnie McClelland
• Operations Manager - Laur Garner

Holy Nights journal - Sacred Nights of Winter

During this darkest time of the year, when the outer world appears to sleep, our inner life awakens. Working with the Holy Nights, or “Time Between the Years” as it is sometimes called, is a potent way to connect more deeply with your awakening True Self. 

he Holy Nights journal, Sacred Nights of Winter, is now available to order. It's designed to support you in not only cultivating your inner life, but also in creating a personalized map to guide you through the coming year’s opportunities and challenges. 

“The journal was one of the most impactful and life-changing journeys I have ever undertaken. I had no idea what to expect, but each day opened my eyes to something I had never known or experienced before.”   ~ Ash-Lee J., Loveland, CO 

This year’s theme is Living Aligned with Nature. We need to be paying more attention to our role as beings of Nature to bring greater peace to this troubled world!

You’ll receive an invitation to a private online community (off of social media) with additional video teachings for each of the Sacred Nights of Winter, as well as free domestic shipping, all included with your journal.

www.KimMarieCoaching.com/SacredNights

Questions? Contact Kim@KimMarieCoaching.com. 

Cello for Sale

From Cindy Martin, WWS Alum Family

Selling a full size cello made by Anton Schroeder in Germany. In very good condition with a bow and a case. Appraised at $1,200.

Please contact Cindy Martin at Cindyb.martin@verizon.net

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