Just the Facts

Woodland Star Weekly Update

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Learning to think, to care, to create

 UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS

TONIGHT, Tuesday, January 13^th, 8^th Grade Parent Evening, 6-7:30 PM

Friday, January 16^th, EARLY DISMISSAL, 1:00

Monday, January 19^th, Martin Luther King, Jr. HOLIDAY, NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, January 21^st, Charter Council Meeting, 6:00 PM

Monday, January 26^th, 3^rd Grade Parent Evening, 6-7:30 PM

Tuesday, January 27^th, 5^th Grade Parent Evening, 6-7:30 PM

Wednesday, January 28^th, "A Walk Through the Grades" Open House, 5:30-8:00 PM

Thursday, January 29^th, Parent Tea with Dorothy Iselin, 8:30-10:00 AM, Main Hall

Thursday, January 29^th, Community Education Event with Ruthann Jahoda, 7-8:30 PM

Saturday, January 31^st, *PARENT-TEACHER WINTER SOCIAL*, Vintage House, 7-11 PM

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Woodland Star Charter School hosts Open House: "A Walk Through the Grades", Wednesday, January 28, 2009 from 5:30-8:00 - Childcare provided.  Spanish speakers welcome!
Join us for a lively informational evening at Woodland Star Charter School.  This year we will host a unique "Walk Through the Grades" in which parents become students and experience the Waldorf inspired education first hand with the Woodland Star faculty.  The evening begins at 5:30 with light refreshments, continues with experiential learning as all parents become "students" for the evening and witness a variety of actual 1st -8th grade lessons and wraps up with the opportunity for questions and answers.  To reserve your space in the "Walk Through the Grades" today please call the office or speak to Miss Susan.

Community Education Night:  Thursday, January 29^th 7-8:30 PM in the Main Hall.  Master Waldorf educator Ruthann Jahoda speaks about the importance of teaching children practical things: using their hands, building and maintaining relationships in the face of a culture valuing virtual life over reality.  FREE childcare w/advance reservations. FREE admission w/a completed family giving or e-scrip form.  Suggested donation $5-$10 

*PARENT-TEACHER WINTER SOCIAL!* ~ Come join the FUN!!  Saturday, January 31^st, 7-11 PM at Vintage House, 264 1^st Street East.  Potluck: please bring your favorite dish to serve 15-20 people, and BYOB.  Suggested donation $10-20, contributions greatly appreciated to offset cost; surplus donations will be given to the 8^th Grade field trip!  *Childcare offer currently being negotiated...stay tuned!*

Calling all singers! ~ Our next meeting is Monday January 26 at 9:00 AM in the music room.  Come sing with us! 

 

 

Thank you, thank you Larinda Merkins, Jules Abate and Denise Lescohier-Tung for creating such a beautiful lunch for our visiting friends from Alaska. 

FUNDRAISING

cMarket online Auction is coming!  It begins January 21, 2009 at 12:01 a.m.  You can bid on items like a Trip for 5 days to Cancun Mexico, toys from GRIMM Toys, Gift Certificate for local business.   The on line auction lasts through February 25, 2009 at 10:00 p.m.

Estate Fundraiser - Save the Date for Saturday, March 28^th and get your 1920s outfit ready.  This year's theme for the auction fund raiser will be the Great Gatsby.  Yes we are still doing an annual auction.  The difference is the size of the event.  It is much smaller this year and shorter.  Only 125 guests will be attending and the event will start at 5:00 and end around 8:30.  The event will be held at the outside patio at Estate Restaurant, which was generously donated by second grade parent John Toulze, the Executive Chef at Estate Restaurant.  We will be selling handmade items at the Silent Auction and Class Projects and some specialty items at the Live Auction.   If you have an item that you can donate for the silent that is personally made by you or by a friend, we would love to have it at our event.   The donation form is in the office or attached to this email.  Questions please contact Monica at 225-5557. 

The Donation Station is Back! ~ If you have items you would like to donate to the auctions, please bring them on Thursday at pick up time between 12:15 and 1:15.  We will be out in front collecting them!   We will be using the items for either the new cMarket auction or the Estate Fundraiser.  All handmade items to be sold at the Estate Fundraiser.  

‘Mortgage for a Year' Raffle Ticket Sales ~ Raffle Tickets are still available to sell.  You can pick up Raffle Tickets in the main office to sell OR you can purchase a ticket in the Main Office.

 Update on eScrip Recycling ~ Over 100 print cartridges, toner cartridges and cell phones were sent to eScrip for recycling.  We get anywhere from $.05 print for cartridges to $35.00 for iPods.   Thank you so much for bringing them in and keep them coming.  There is a collection bin in the main office near the copy machine. You can drop off your recyclable cell phones, cartridges, iPods and laptops whenever it's convenient for you. It all adds up to funds for the school.  Any questions, contact Monica Conway 707.225.5557 or
pmgconway@sbcglobal.net

Seventh Grade Burrito Fundraiser ~ Please fill out your form and include payment ($4) by FRIDAY for yummy, organic burritos on Monday! 

CLASSROOM LIFE

            Bi-Monthly the class parents get together to share what our classes are doing and receive information about updates that come the Fund raising Group, Charter Council or Festival Committee.  So on a bi-monthly basis updates will be posted on a class or two and what is happening in that class.  Below are the first updates.

           - 1^st grade is studying virtues.  The children will receive a new virtue each week and the parents will participate by helping the students to practice the virtue at home.

- 4^th grade is getting ready for their overnight trip to Fort Ross.  They are learning Russian Dances and preparing their costumes for the trip that will take place in the end of January. 

- 7^th grade is making plans for the sandbox they will be making for the lower grades.  They are designing the drainage, the size of the box and putting together all the materials they will need to make the sandbox.  

CLASSIFIEDS

Homework Clubs ~Attention 6th,7th  & 8th grade parents and students. I am offering various Homework Clubs for the upper grade students. The main emphasis is on math, but if your student needs help and a quite place to work on any homework assignment space is available. We will meet in the Mail Hall or in a classroom at 3:10 PM or 2:10 on Thursdays. The cost is $10 per student. The intention is for certain grades to meet on certain days and there is some flexibility here if needed. Here is my tentative schedule:

             Mondays for 8th graders.
             Fridays for 7th graders
             Tuesdays and Thursdays for 6th graders

Calligraphy Class ~ On Thursdays at 1:10 PM, I would like to offer a Calligraphy Class for 6th-8th graders. In my experience with teaching the upper grades, this is a class they really love and it gives many benefits for their development. It can obviously improve their handwriting and it can also work on their fine motor development, tactile and spatial awareness and increase their sense of appreciation for beauty in this world.  
Please contact me if you are interested, Carlos Gonzalez, 694-7500 or abczcarlos@netscape.net.  

Beginning Group Guitar classes ~ offered at Woodland Star School each Thursday beginning at 1:30. Students attending grades 3^rd through 8^th at Woodland Star School are invited to join. Class size will be a maximum of 6, and a minimum of 3. Students will learn the basics of guitar playing. They will learn to play single line melodies, strum chords and play as an ensemble and to have fun playing the guitar. Cost is $20 per one hour session paid monthly. Call Ralph Cetola @938-1357 to sign up. 

Afterschool violin, viola and piano lessons offered at WSS ~ For information please call Gail at: 953-4470 or gailclaus@comcast.net 

Girls Rising ~ Specifically for 6th-8th grade girls.  To reserve a spot or for more nformation, contact Kathy Hargitt, M.A., at (707)235-8488 and/or kathyhargitt@vom.com 

Monologue and Scene Study for Teens and Preteens with 7^th grade parent Jaime Love for children ages 12-14 ~ Using the "who, what, when, where, why" acting technique I will assist your child in creating a character, and interpreting the written word using age-appropriate material. Our last class will include a low key presentation of what we've been working on. I have a degree in theatre from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts NYC, and over 35 years of theatrical experience. I am currently the Co-Director of the Nicholson Ranch Players at the Nicholson Ranch Winery. Classes run Mondays for five weeks starting in February. Cost: $125.00. 195 Cooper Street 4:00-5:30.  Email me at skeezbot@sonic.net or call 996-9207

 
WALDORF INSPIRED CHILDCARE PROGRAM ~ Please call Kathy Lee, WSS parent, to set up an interview.  (707) 996-1297 

Handyman available ~ Jesus Gonzalez, friend of WSS community member, is in need of more work.  He is a handyman, able to do carpentry, gardening, and electrical work.  His telephone number is 343-6314. 

Share Rental for One Person ~ 2 connecting rooms for the price of one!  Garden available.  Arnold & Grove, $600 per month plus ½ utilities.  Please call Anthony Abate, 494-4649 or anth.abate@gmail.com. 

Need a House Cleaner? ~ Lily Rossman (4^th and 2^nd grade parent) is looking for work cleaning houses or offices.  She may also be available for childcare or yardwork.  Please call 939-8570. 

Experienced Babysitter, House-sitter and Pet-sitter ~ Sliding scale and references available upon request.  Please contact Marie Hargitt (Miss Marie from aftercare!): 707-338-7571. 

Household items for sale.  Make offer.  Proceeds will be donated to Woodland Star:

Leather-look reclining glider chair with matching ottoman (burgundy)

30" under cabinet mounting microwave oven (black)
Bosch dishwasher (white) Energy Star rated
30" GE self cleaning free standing range (white w/ black oven door)
25.2 cu. ft. Kenmore side by side refrigerator (white) Energy Star rated
White cast iron/ceramic double sink with pull out faucet
Polished nickel triple pendant light (for over island)
Upper kitchen cabinets (white)
Antique wood dresser with marble top
Wood (painted white) bunk bed with twin mattresses and bedding
Antique bevel glass french doors with hardware
64" x 51" framed mirror
35" x 48" bathroom mirror
Oak medicine cabinet
Antiques excluded, these items are 7 years old and in perfect working condition.  They are being replaced in our remodel.  Contact Mara Lee or Fred Ebert at 933-8333 or 363-2432.

 Wanted Lap Top: Did anyone get a new laptop computer and want to donate or sell at a very low cost their old one???  Carlos Gonzalez (Teacher Aid in 1^st grade) and Nancy Hyde are desperately seeking a laptop/Notebook computer - Windows XP SP3 preferred or Vista, Microsoft Word 2005 or newer, DVD/CD playback and DSL home network wireless compatible.  This is for teacher (Carlos) so artist (Nancy) can reclaim well-lit space in house for art class expansion.  Thank you for your help and wishing you the best of New Years!  707-227-2946 Nancy, 707-694-7500 Carlos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please fill out a separate order form for each child

Name: ________________________________________________

 

Class: ____________________ Teacher: ____________________

 

Quantity: ______  Date(s) of Burrito Delivery:_______________

 

Special Dietary requests: (please circle)

Dairy-Free                             Salsa-Free

Return this form with payment of $4.00 for each burrito to the school office and put in the "Burrito Box"

by the Friday before the Monday Delivery.

 

Please make checks payable to: WSCS Class of 2010

Please fill out a separate order form for each child.

Name: ________________________________________________

 

Class: ____________________ Teacher: ____________________

 

Quantity: ______  Date(s) of Burrito Delivery:_______________

 

Special Dietary requests: (please circle)

Dairy-Free                             Salsa-Free

Return this form with payment of $4.00 for each burrito to the school office and put in the "Burrito Box"

by the Friday before the Monday Delivery.

 

Please make checks payable to: WSCS Class of 2010

Please fill out a separate order form for each child.

Name: ________________________________________________

 

Class: ____________________ Teacher: ____________________

 

Quantity: ______  Date(s) of Burrito Delivery:_______________

 

Special Dietary requests: (please circle)

Dairy-Free                                         Salsa-Free

Return this form with payment of $4.00 for each burrito to the school office and put in the "Burrito Box"

by the Friday before the Monday Delivery.

 

Please make checks payable to: WSCS Class of 2010

Please fill out a separate order form for child