Just the Facts
Woodland Star Weekly Update
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Learning to think, to care, to create
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
Monday, January 26th, 3rd Grade Parent Evening, 6-7:30 PM
Tuesday, January 27th, 5th Grade Parent Evening, 6-7:30 PM
Wednesday, January 28th, "A Walk Through the Grades" Open House, 5:30-8:00 PM
Thursday, January 29th, Parent Tea with Ruthann Jahoda, 8:30-10:00 AM, Main Hall
Thursday, January 29th, Community Education Event with Ruthann Jahoda, 7-8:30 PM
Saturday, January 31st, *PARENT-TEACHER WINTER SOCIAL*, Vintage House, 7-11 PM
Wednesday, January 4th, Sweet Pea Kindergarten Parent Evening, 6-7:30 PM
Thursday, January 5th, 2nd Grade Parent Evening, 6-7:30
FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR
Hi all,
Please see below for a great Waldorf conference for parents. This conference,
held locally (Sacramento),
offers some of the most pivotal people in the Waldorf movement talking about a
variety of inspiring topics. I have always found this conference to be
insightful, restorative and a benefit to my whole family. We have the full
brochure available in the office or listed below is the website. I hope many of
you have the opportunity to attend.
Sheila
*Parent Tea and Community Education Night: Thursday, January 29th . Parent Tea 8:30-10:00 AM, hosted by special guest, Ruthann Jahoda. She will then speak in the evening, 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
*Waldorf Parenting Conference: "Educating
Our Children-Changing the Future"*
"Educating Our Children-Changing the Future" will be the theme of the regional
parenting conference April 25-26 at Sacramento
Waldorf School.
In response to the tremendous changes and challenges facing us today, there
will be more than three dozen workshops on social change, sustainability,
parenting and Waldorf education, which was founded out of an impulse for social
change and cultural renewal.
The conference will bring together keynote speakers from various social impulses:
*Shea** Darian* is a well-known Waldorf writer on family life and rites of
passage. She will be addressing "The Blessings of Change" and sharing
inspiration from her new book /Living Passages for the Whole Family/. *Lisa
Bennett* of The Center for Ecoliteracy will be discussing their program "Smart
by Nature: Schooling for Sustainability." *John Bloom* from Rudolf Steiner
Foundation Social Finance will be discussing new ways of looking at money and
social development. And *DeAnna L'am* will focus on "How our world would be different
if adolescent children were witnessed, cherished and celebrated as they
transitioned into adulthood."
Join more than 250 like-minded parents for a weekend of inspiration and
renewal. A complete brochure and secure online registration are available
at: www.waldorfinthehome.com or by calling
(303) 546-0070. The conference is organized by Rahima Baldwin Dancy at Informed
Family Life.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*PARENT-TEACHER WINTER SOCIAL!* ~ Come join the FUN!! Saturday, January 31st, 7-11 PM at Vintage House, 264 1st Street East. Potluck: please bring your favorite dish to serve 15-20 people, your own beverages (alcohol IS allowed!!) and picnic supplies. Suggested donation $10-20, contributions greatly appreciated to offset cost; surplus donations will be given to the 8th Grade field trip! Childcare is being offered by the 7th Grade: $10 per child, all money earned will go toward the 7th Grade fieldtrip fund! Childcare will be on campus, or at your home by an experienced babysitter if you prefer; please call Eithne Bullick to reserve a spot for your child(ren); space is very limited: 935-0273. Bring it on, friends!!
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, new families and prospective families are 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 996-3849 or speak to Miss Susan. **Anyone interested in participating in the Open House, please contact Annie - 996-6904.
School Tours ~ All
School Tours the second Wednesday of each month. Next tour:
February 11. Step inside each
classroom for a view into the amazing world of the WSS curriculum. We will start with a brief discussion and
then spend a few minutes in each classroom (K-8) during Main Lesson. It is a great way to learn about the
curriculum and what it has to offer your children as they move through the
grades. This is a wonderful opportunity for new, prospective and even
established families to learn more about our school. Tours are approximately 90
minutes and begin at 8:30 am. Adults
only please and reservations are required.
Please contact Susan to book a spot on our next tour.
OPEN CAMPUS VISITS AT RUDOLF STEINER
COLLEGE ~ February 5,
6, & 7; March 5,6,7; April 2,3,4; April 30; May 1,2. 9200
Fair Oaks Blvd Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Meet faculty and students and take part in classes and special events for any
part or all of the three days. Campus
housing is available. Call us for a
schedule and registration! Main Office
916-961-8727 ext.100. Visitor's activities are FREE.
Visitors'
Reception, Art Gallery,
Presentation & Foundation Year Play * Fair
Oaks Campus ~ Friday, April 3, 6pm (Gallery), 6:45pm
(Presentation). Come early to Friday
evening's Foundation Year Student Play and enjoy complimentary refreshments,
student art, and a presentation on Waldorf Education by Ted Mahle and Patrick
Wakeford-Evans. Play tickets $10. Students/Seniors
$7.
San Francisco Waldorf Teacher Education
program INFORMATION EVENINGS ~ Meet with master teachers and program
directors to learn about our San Francisco Waldorf Teacher Education program. For information call Jessica Eicher at 415-359-5189
or e-mail jessicaeicher@gmail.com. San Francisco
Waldorf School:
2938 Washington St., San Francisco, CA 94115
* March 25 * May 6 * June 10
* August 28; East Bay Waldorf
School: 3800 Clark Road,
El Sobrante, CA 94803
* March 24 * June 6; Waldorf School of
the Peninsula: 11311 Mora Drive, Los Altos,
CA 94024 * May 5
GRATITUDES
I am grateful to Barack and Michelle Obama for being such
amazing role models. I would like to
challenge each child at this school to happily make their own beds in the
morning, just like the president's 7 & 10 year old daughters, Melia and
Sasha, do every morning.
FUNDRAISING
None Raiser Results ~ This was our first time
with an annual end of the year giving campaign. We had 21 people respond
to our mailing for a total of $2,230 raised. For those of you who like
statistics. Three parents participated, 10 people from the town of Sonoma, 4 from within the state of California and 4 people from out of state.
Thank you to those of you who participated.
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 28th 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
CLASSIFIEDS
Calligraphy Class ~ On Thursdays at 1:10 PM, I would like to offer a Calligraphy Class for 6th-8th graders. Please call Carlos Gonzalez, 694-7500 or abczcarlos@netscape.net.
Homework
Clubs ~Attention 6th, 7th & 8th grade parents and students. I am offering various
Homework Clubs for the upper grade students.
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. Please call Carlos Gonzalez, 707-694-7500
or abczcarlos@netscape.net.
Beginning Group Guitar classes ~ offered at Woodland Star School each Thursday beginning at 1:30. Students attending grades 3rd through 8th at Woodland Star School are invited to join. Cost is $20 per one hour session paid monthly. Call Ralph Cetola, 938-1357.
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 information,
contact Kathy Hargitt, M.A., at (707)235-8488 and/or kathyhargitt@vom.com
WALDORF INSPIRED CHILDCARE PROGRAM ~ Please call Kathy Lee, WSS parent, to set up an interview. (707) 996-1297
Handyman available ~ Carpentry, gardening, and electrical work. Jesus Gonzalez, 343-6314.
Share Rental for One Person ~ $600 per month plus ½ utilities. Please call Anthony Abate, 494-4649 or anth.abate@gmail.com.
Need a House Cleaner? ~ Lily Rossman (4th and 2nd 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.
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 1st 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.
The first grade class is looking for a vacuum for the classroom! We prefer it to be upright and industrial strength (a REAL vacuum that can clean up after 20 1st graders!). Please put the word out to grandparents?! This needs to be a donation!! Thank you!
I'm still looking for my basket!! I let someone's daughter borrow it at the beginning of the school day because of a lunch bag mishap. I have no idea who the person/mom was that I gave it too! I let the mom know that I have a son in the first grade and I have yet to spot the mom or my basket again!! My last name MELENDEZ is written in Sharpee pen on the bottom of it...I miss my basket...Please bring it to the first grade classroom, leaving on the ramp is fine. Evelyn J. Melendez 707 996-5507