Just the Facts
Woodland Star Weekly Update
Wed, March 25, 2009
Learning to think, to care, to create
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
Thursday, March 26th, 5th Grade Play, Main Hall, 6 PM
Friday, March 27th, 8th Grade Project Night, Main Hall, 7-9 PM
Saturday, March 28th, The Great Gatsby Fundraising Event, 5 PM
Monday, March 30th, 3rd Grade Parent Evening, 6-7:30 PM
Tuesday, March 31st, 4th Grade Parent Evening, 6-7:30 PM
Tuesday, March 31, Padres Unidos, 6-7:30 PM in the Main Hall
FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR
Great Gatsby ~ Come one, come all to a wonderful night at Ramekins and Estate Restaurant. The Great Gatsby event will feature a silent and live auction offering priceless items hand-made by our children, the Mortgage for a Year Raffle, great food and fun and of course, the good company of our community. Please do join us for a wonderful night and the opportunity to support our school. Every dollar raised goes directly to WSS. If you need childcare, Aftercare Asst. Marie Hargitt is providing care for a minimal $10 per child from 4:30-9 pm. To make a childcare reservation sign up in the office or contact Monica Conway at: pmgconway@sbcglobal.net.
Parking Lot Improvements ~ Thank you all for your tremendous help in making morning drop-off safe and efficient. Feel free to pull in next to the curb to drop your child off. We'd rather have children dropped off onto the curb and not into the parking lot and traffic. Let's also apply the same consciousness to afternoon pick-up. Please drive slowly and with great caution as the parking lot gets very congested at 3 pm. In order to keep traffic flowing, please find a parking spot and come in to pick up your child. If you'd prefer to wait in the car, find a parking spot as opposed to waiting in the middle of traffic for your child to appear, so traffic can continue to move along. Thank you all so much for creating a safe environment for our students.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Eighth Grade Project Presentation Nights ~ March 27th, April 3rd
The eighth grade students have been working for six months to prepare an in-depth study of a subject of their choice. The first half of the class will present the results of their work this coming Friday, March 27th, at 7 p.m. in the Woodland Star main hall. Please join us for an inspiring and educational evening!
*The Cure for Money Madness* ~ Take control of your finances! Spencer Sherman, Waldorf parent, financial advisor, and author of a new book "The Cure for Money Madness" *(Random House), will offer simple, practical, and invaluable guidelines for navigating the financial crisis, transforming your relationship to money, and ending financial stress. Make the most of your money and decrease your debt and expenses. Regardless of the state of your finances, this is the time to create your family's blueprint for financial success. www.curemoneymadness.com. Tuesday, March 31st, 7 - 9 pm in the Assembly Room of the Sebastopol Independent Charter School, 200 S. Main St., Sebastopol, 95472. Free event, no reservations necessary, everyone welcome.
If you are interested in carpooling, call Steve at: 996-9664
Circus Waldissima ~The circus is coming to town for our 17th
annual season. We will offer two different shows for the public: "Circus
Waldissima Plays Monopoly" on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 2:00PM in Sophia Hall
with Circus Artists from Grade 3 and up. In addition, On Friday, April 3 &
Saturday April 4, 2009 at 7:00PM our advanced Circus Artists will present "The
Cabaret" in which they have comical, daring and breath-taking adventures at a
hotel. There will be pre-show food and fun. Come early!
Tickets are on sale now in the Summerfield
Waldorf School
and Farm lower school office.
Adults $14 Children & Seniors $7.
Advanced tickets are recommended because they sell out fast!
All performances in Sophia Hall @
Summerfield Waldorf School
and Farm
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
*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. 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.
School Tours ~ All School Tours the second Wednesday of each month. Next tour: Wednesday, April 8. 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.
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
FUNDRAISING
Have you purchased your tickets for the GREAT GATSBY, March 28th, 2009 at Ramekins? Look at some of the great Live Auction items we have in store for you!
Cookies once a month for a year - by Sheila Reilly
Special Order Glass Blown Lighting Fixture donated by Glass Artist Alex Leader handmade
Hand Forged copper bust made and donated by Metal Artist Anastatia Waterfield
Tree House especially designed and installed by John Arntz and Andy French
Emery Estate Lake - Party for 40 of your closest friends or work party to appreciate your staff
Dinner at Chip's with Executive Chef from Estate Restaurant John Toulze cooking.
Progressive Dinner Package, party with the Charter Council President for Appetizers, have dinner at Rick and Jamie Love, then walk on over to the Eberts for the after party!
Ride on the SF Fire Boat in the SF Bay for 10 (12 and up only)
Ride on a Helicopter over SF Bay for 6
We are still looking for volunteers for the event. Sign up to help on the volunteer sheet outside the office.
We need LOTS of WINE to pour at the Great Gatsby event. Please donate anything you can; you can leave it in the office.
We are also looking for RAFFLE TICKET SELLERS at the following locations:
Sonoma Valley Bank, Friday, March 20
Whole Foods, Saturday, March 21
Sonoma Valley Bank, Friday, March 27
Sign up with a friend and sell tickets. Sign up sheet outside office.
The Second cMarket Auction is NOW OPEN!
So what are you waiting for?...Bid Now!
Place Your Bid.
Whether you're looking for something unique for yourself, searching for a gift
for a special someone, or looking to add a little adventure to your life,
you're sure to find something in our auction catalog. Every bid helps support
our cause.
Tell Your Friends.
The success of this online auction depends on spreading the word to as many
people as possible. We need your
help. Please Refer a Friend and encourage them to participate so they
don't miss a single moment of the fun and excitement. To bid go to http://www.woodlandstar.cmarket.com. Or
go to school website and click cMarket.
Grand Parent Challenge went out last week and Grand Parent Appreciation Day invites as well. If you want one to give to your parents, there are extra copies in the office.
Meetings: Great Gatsby committee meets Wednesday mornings at 8:30 in main hall.
Thanks! Any questions, please call Monica 225-5557, pmgconway@sbcglobal.net.
eScrip Recycling ~ Keep them coming: toner cartridges, cell phones, iPods, laptops. There is a collection bin in the main office near the copy machine. 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!
CLASSIFIEDS
Planet Organics Store is open! ~ 19449 Riverside Drive. Woodland Star parents and staff can enjoy $10.00 off their first purchase of $50 or more! Open 7 days a week, 10am - 8pm. planetorganics.com 1-3% of your purchase goes to WSS when you use eScrip.
Sonoma Garden Park is offering Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) ~
- A CSA membership is for the entire 25 week harvest season at Sonoma Garden Park, which begins May 20, 2009, and ends on November 4, 2009. Each membership provides enough produce for 2-4 people, and costs approximately $20 per week. Payments can either be made in full, resulting in a membership discount, or made in three payments throughout the 25 week harvest season. We will also have a blog which will be updated weekly with recipes and a list of the week's produce from the garden. All CSA applicants must be members of the Sonoma Ecology Center. If you are not currently a member, a $50 registration and membership fee is required. Sonoma Garden Park is located at 19990 Seventh Street East, Sonoma CA 95476. Sonoma Ecology Center Mailing Address: PO Box 1486, Eldridge, CA 95431 Phone: (707) 996-0712 ext. 108 Fax: (707) 996-2452
- Email: jessica@sonomaecologycenter.org Website: www.sonomaecologycenter.org
Escape to Oregon ~ Fly fishing, hiking, sight-seeing...sound good? Offered is a one week rustic camp retreat, suitable for up to 4 people. "Alkali Flat Wild Life Refuge", 50 miles east of Bend, Oregon, approximately 10 hour drive from Sonoma. This is your very own 340 acre camp site, which includes a 12' X 16' cabin with sleeping loft wood stove, and generator; no electricity. All this for only $335! Based on availability, please arrange 30 days in advance. Please call Sue Pitman at 812-3720
MonaVie for sale ~ Please contact 6th grade parent Sue Pitman at sue_pitman@yahoo.com or cell: 707-812-3720. You can also visit www.the-team.biz/mv1228605 For all first time orders through the school there will be a donation back to Woodland Star.
The Morning Glory Kindergarten is in desperate need of a new vacuum! Thank you!
For Rent ~ Beautifully maintained 1 br 1 ba second storey house for rent, furnished, no pets, W/D, month-to-month, $1200 negotiable. Lomita Ave. Bill or Doris 996-2755.
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.
Afterschool violin, viola and piano lessons offered at WSS ~ For information please call Gail at: 953-4470 or gailclaus@comcast.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.
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 Child Care 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.
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:
Contact Mara Lee or Fred Ebert at 933-8333 or 363-2432 to see what is available.
Looking for laptop computer donation~ 707-227-2946 Nancy, 707-694-7500 Carlos.
Sonoma Garden Park CSA Application Form
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________City: _______________ Zip: ____________
Phone: ______________________ Email: ____________________________________
Sonoma Garden Park CSA Details & Payment Information
Please check the following payment option for your CSA membership:
Sonoma Garden Park CSA Full Season Membership (Payment Due by March 4th)
__ $50 SEC Registration & Membership Fee (if you are not currently a member)
__ $475 Full Season - Produce Only
__ $550 Full Season - Produce & Flowers
Sonoma Garden Park CSA Payment Plan (Payments Due March 4th, May 20th, and August 4th)
__ $50 SEC Registration & Membership Fee (if you are not currently a member)
__ $175 Produce Only
__ $210 Produce & Flowers
Are you interested in helping to support a CSA membership for a family in need?
We will be donating two memberships to families in the community who could not
afford this opportunity without your support. Please check a donation amount:
__ $25 Donation __ $50 Donation __ $75 Donation __ $100 Donation __ $200 Donation __ $500 Donation
Total Enclosed $___________
Payments can be made by cash, money order, or check, payable to the Sonoma Ecology
Center. Please note that applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Payments received after CSA memberships have been filled will be returned, and you will be
added to a waitlist. Send completed application and payment to:
Sonoma Garden Park CSA
Attn: Jessica Glatt
Sonoma Ecology Center
PO Box 1486 Eldridge, CA. 95431