Weekly Bulletin
January 5, 2022
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Last year we ran a wellness related series in the Bulletin. Looking back at what links our community most engaged with around this time of year, we thought we'd re-share some favorite resources that we hope are encouraging and helpful towards our collective well-being. |
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Getting through the Winter - and what is Hygge anyway?
As we navigate the winter months and the stresses of the pandemic, our experiences can range from a bit of "winter blues" to living with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Wherever you are, some time spent under a cozy blanket with a warm cup of tea, or a walk in the sunshine can improve your sense of well-being. Scandinavian cultures have made living well, even in the dark and cold of winter, a way of life. The concept is called Hygge (HUE-GUH).
So what is Hygge anyway? These resources explain the concept and way of living:
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If getting outdoors and creating a comforting space in your home is not enough, what can you do to lift your mood? Here is some information about Seasonal Affective Disorder and depression during the winter months:
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Promoting consistent bedtime routines and healthy sleep.
Does your family struggle with consistent bedtime routines, or with having any routine at all? If you have had a child in our Children's Garden, you have likely heard your child's teacher talk about consistent nighttime routines and early bedtimes as part of the healthy "rhythm" (or schedule) in a young child's day that lays a foundation for present and future health and well-being.
Though it may look different as your child gets older, all of our teachers consider the health and well-being of the students throughout the school. We know that maintaining regular meal times, healthy movement or exercise, and consistent and adequate sleep is good for all ages. Of course, life happens and keeping all these necessary things going can be a challenge for ourselves and our children. Picking one thing, like the sleep habits in our family, can feel less daunting when working to be more rhythmic in all aspects of our family life. So, whether you have toddlers, teens, or your children are somewhere in between, here is some good advice for creating healthy sleep habits in your house and what you can do to your bedroom to promote sleep. Pleasant dreams!
Creating a sleep sanctuary.....
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Staying Up to Date With Our School Calendar
* Current Parents can find Zoom information for meetings in ParentSquare
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January
8/ Saturday
10/ Monday
- G4 Parent Evening, 6pm
- Curricular Conversations with the Community, 7pm (see below)
12/ Wednesday
- G3 Parent Evening, 7pm
- G8 Parent Evening, 7pm
17/ Monday
- NO SCHOOL - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, 7:30pm (see below)
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Curricular Conversations with the Community: Beginning Next Week! |
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Monday, January 10 at 7pm
You are warmly invited to join faculty members for a "Curricular Conversation with the Community".
The theme in January will be "Social Studies and History in the Middle School" and will be led by the Anti-Racism Curriculum Group. What curriculum does the Waldorf School follow? How does it manifest in the classroom at WWS? What role do diversity, inclusion, equity, social justice, and anti-racism play in how lessons unfold?
A separate invitation will follow with Zoom details.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration |
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You are warmly invited to join the WWS community via zoom on Monday, January 17 starting at 7:30pm. We will gather to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A moderated community discussion focused on a few of Dr. King's works will be a part of the evening's activities.
Students in grades seven through twelve are encouraged to join the members of the parent body for this event.
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Join WWS Librarian, Susan Walsh, and others from the community on Zoom to discuss The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Monday, January 31 from 8-9pm
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“Ta-Nehisi Coates is the most important essayist in a generation and a writer who changed the national political conversation about race with his 2015 memoir, Between the World and Me. So naturally his debut novel comes with slightly unrealistic expectations—and then proceeds to exceed them. The Water Dancer . . . is a work of both staggering imagination and rich historical significance. . . . What’s most powerful is the way Coates enlists his notions of the fantastic, as well as his fluid prose, to probe a wound that never seems to heal. . . . Timeless and instantly canon-worthy.”—Rolling Stone |
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
this Saturday at WWS
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Provided by the Maryland Department of Health
Sat, Jan 8, 9am-12:30pm at WWS
The clinic will be held in the Auditorium, with doors and windows open.
All Eligible Ages & Doses - 1st & 2nd doses for 5-11 & 12-adult, boosters for 16+
- Free
- Open to all (MD residency is not required)
- Masks & distancing required.
Registration:
- Please arrive anytime starting at 9:00am and no later than 12:30pm (time of your choice).
- This is NOT a time to visit with friends or have playdates on campus, please.
- Note: A booster for ages 12-15 is not approved yet, but if it is approved in time for the clinic we will send out a notice.
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How to Submit a Listing
- We welcome submissions of community news, items for sale, want ads, etc. Please keep notices to 500 characters or less. There is no charge for listings.
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Please submit listings by COB Tuesdays with the subject "Bulletin Submission."
- If you are sending images or flyers, a link to an online version is preferred.
- Bulletin Board notices generally run for 3 weeks - if space allows - unless other arrangements have been made. Please let us know if listing information is no longer accurate. Listings may not be accepted and will likely be edited.
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These notices are from the WWS community, the greater Waldorf community, and occasionally from our school neighbors. The information and views in them belong to the individuals who submit the notices and do not necessarily reflect the views of WWS. |
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Classifieds & Events from the Community |
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Mental Health and Youth Related Events
from Jessica Gottlieb (WWS School Counselor)
Screen Time and Mental Health in Youth: An Introduction to Current Research and Recommended Interventions, hosted by The Ross Center
Wednesday, January 5 at 7:30pm
Three leading experts in the field share their knowledge and expertise on this very important and timely topic. Tickets for parents for this event are $10.
Good Enough Parenting for Teens, hosted by The Ross Center
Monday, January 10 at 8:15pm
The Ross Center is pleased to offer a free webinar from child psychologist Abigail Romirowsky’s “Good Enough Parenting” series again, after last year’s programs were so well received by both parents and fellow therapists.
Communications with Teens: From Reactive to Proactive: Expanding the Conversation with Your Teen, hosted by The Nora School via zoom
Wednesday, January 12th at 7pm
Dr. John Hart shares tips, techniques, and strategies for a more proactive conversation style with your teen. This free online lecture with Q&A is geared for parents and professionals who work with teens and is open to the public.
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Juried Teen Art Exhibition
from Barbara Bancroft (WWS HS Art Chair & Teacher)
The Montpelier Art Center in Laurel, MD, is again sponsoring its juried teen exhibition for young artists, ages 13-18, living in the tri-state area.
Deadline for submission is January 30.
Good Luck and Happy 2022!
Ms Bancroft
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Free ‘MoComCon’ Comic Convention Coming to Public Libraries (Virtual and In-Person)
from Susan Walsh (WWS Librarian)
Saturday, January 15
Montgomery County Public Libraries will host its sixth free comic convention, “MoComCon,” on Saturday, Jan. 15. MoComCon 2022 events will be both virtual and in-person at a new location, the Germantown Library. Comic lovers of all ages will be able to find things they like as the event celebrates comics, graphic novels and fandoms.
The Germantown Library is located at 19840 Century Blvd. in Germantown. Doors to the library will open at 10 a.m. on the day of the event.
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Waldorf Inspired Etsy Store
shared by Daria Kononova (Alum Parent)
My friend, Maja Ljibic (a Maryland based fiber artist), has opened a Waldorf Inspired Etsy store. She creates fine and unique gifts for many occasions and I thought it would be of particular interest for our Waldorf community.
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Movies on Safe Technology
from Theodora Scarato (WWS Parent)
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301-229-6107
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