Newsletter Archive
School Bulletin for the Week of April 16, 2008
development update
Welcome back! As the end of the year fast approaches, it is time once again to look at the Annual Fund contribution by class. It seems that Laura Donkel's early childhood class has pulled ahead with 88% participation with the 9th grade class right behind that with 78% participation.
Remember, our goal this year is to reach 90% parent participation, and we truly need your help to achieve this. Currently, we are at about 46% parent participation with $158,500 raised! Thanks to all of you who have made a gift to the school so far! Please direct questions about the Annual Fund to Kristi Richey at 773.828.8456 or Kristi Richey.
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Curriculum Evening: Focus on Eurythmy
Wednesday, April 23rd • Lower Eurythmy Room
7:00pm — Refreshments • 7:30pm — Opening Words & Eurythmy
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going, going…green
This is it — after this week's edition, the CWS weekly Bulletin goes paperless! If you would like to receive weekly notification via email when the Bulletin has been published to the website, send your email address to Ilene Warfield. And don't forget to add the above address to your electronic address books so the notification doesn’t end up in your junk mail folder!
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may market
Help make our May Fair the best it can be. Do you know someone who does great things and wants to share their ideas? We still have room for a few more vendors. If interested, contact Carol McCullough at 847.651.1678, email Tahirih Klass or call her at 773.828.8451.
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what’s in commons
Talk about one of the always-interesting articles from Renewal Magazine! Come to the Commons in the Canteen after drop-off this Friday, April 18th, for an informal discussion of Waldorf Education: A Choice for Health from the Fall⁄Winter '07 issue of Renewal. All are welcome, including babies, and coffee⁄tea⁄hot chocolate will be available.
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plan-ahead preview: the 2008-2009 calendar
•September 2008:
Tuesday, 9⁄2
Orientation for Grades 1, 9 & 12
and all new High School students & their parents
Wednesday, 9⁄3
Grades 1-12 classes begin
Thursday, 9⁄4
Early Childhood 2 & 5 day programs begin
Monday, 9⁄8
Early Childhood 3 day & Parent Child programs begin
•October 2008:
Monday, 10⁄13
No School — Columbus Day
•November 2008:
Friday, 11⁄7 & Monday, 11⁄10
No School — Early Childhood-Grade 12
Parent-Teacher conferences
Wednesday, 11⁄26
Thanksgiving Break — Classes end at noon
Thursday, 11⁄27 & Friday, 11⁄28
No School — Thanksgiving Break
•December 2008:
Saturday, 12⁄6
Holiday Fair
Friday, 12⁄19
v Winter Break — Classes end at noon
•January 2009:
Monday, 1⁄5
Classes resume
Monday, 1⁄19
No School — Martin Luther King Day
Monday, 1⁄26 & Tuesday, 1⁄27
No School — Faculty In-Service Days
•February 2009:
Monday, 2⁄16
Mid-Winter break begins
Monday, 2⁄23
Classes resume
•March 2009:
Friday, 3⁄20
No School — Early Childhood-Grade 8
Parent-Teacher conferences
No School — Grades 9-12
High School Faculty Retreat
•April 2009:
Saturday, 4⁄4
Auction
Friday, 4⁄10
No School — Spring break begins
Monday, 4⁄20
Classes resume
•May 2009:
Friday, 5⁄1
Grandparents' & Special Friends' Day
Saturday, 5⁄16
May Fair
Monday, 5⁄25
No School — Memorial Day
•June 2009:
Thursday, 6⁄11
Last day for Early Childhood
Friday, 6⁄12
Last day for Grades 1-12
Classes end at noon
Saturday, 6⁄13
12th Grade Graduation — 4:00pm
Sunday, 6⁄14
8th Grade Celebration — 2:00pm
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what's in seasons
New Extended Hours! The Four Seasons Shop is now going to be open on Mondays and late on Tuesdays! The new hours are as follows:
Mondays: 8am-4pm
Tuesdays: 8am-5pm
Wednesdays: 8am-4pm
Thursdays: 8am-4pm
Fridays: 8am-4pm
Saturdays: 9am-1:30pm
Come in and see what we have for spring! Beach gear, sail boats, bouncy balls and so much more!
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manna milestone
April 2008 has been the most successful month for Manna ever, thanks to families whose orders helped CWS earn over $1,000 this month alone! Using our Manna program is a simple and pain-free way to give to CWS. Our success in April is a result of 53 families ordering from Manna to purchase things they would be purchasing with or without Manna. Think of your monthly grocery (and other!) needs to see if Manna can work for you. Orders can be as low as $100 and you can choose to place a one time order until the end of the school year. There are only two months left to help support CWS with the proceeds from this great program. May orders are due by 3pm Monday, May 5 and pick up is available on Friday May 9 (both morning and afternoon). If you are interested in learning more about Manna please contact Carol McCullough at 847.651.1678 or Carly Garcia in the Business Office at 773.828.8454 and look for us at the May Fair!
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pentathlon primer
As this year's 5th grade class prepares to compete in the Midwest Waldorf Schools’ Pentathlon, you may find yourself wondering what it is all about. Follow your curiosity to Andrea Shaffer’s message board, read her informative (and entertaining) article, What Every 5th Grade Parent Needs to Know About the Pentathlon and wonder no more!
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see how our garden news grows
Thank you to a number of parents in the community for sending us an article that appeared in the Loyola Phoenix about the Sophia Garden. You can read this article as well as the piece Sheree Moratto wrote for the April 2 edition of the CWS Bulletin in their entirety on Sheree’s message board; go to
Sheree Moratto’s message board.
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earth day labyrinth
Next Tuesday, April 22nd is Earth Day 2008. Preliminary plans are underway for CWS’s first annual Spring-tide Labyrinth from 1-3pm. The 8th and 12th grades will construct a labyrinth at Pratt Beach, and all are welcome to join the grades in walking the labyrinth. The labyrinth is an ancient symbol of wholeness and a tool of mystery which is anchored in the earth. The labyrinth combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral in a meandering but purposeful path and presents a journey to our own center and back out again into the world — much like a seed in spring. The high school drumming music elective class will anchor this movement in song:
Balance for the Earth
Light taking form
Rising to Rebirth
Spirit seed Reborn
Sun & Moon dancing in the Springtime
Sun & Moon dancing in the Springtime
Flower Stars Return
Flower Stars Return
All children are encourage to bring a good-sized rock (no larger than a fist) to add to the labyrinth.
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why cwshs
A lively discussion about our Waldorf High School was the focus of an evening discussion among a group of 13 at my house on April 2nd. The parents, mostly from the 6th grade, some from the high school and other grades, came with lots of questions which were tossed into the hat. David Dozier was able to speak as both a teacher and as a parent, and Andrew Starzynski as an alumnus and teacher. My son, Michael Sanders, was there to field questions from the perspective of a 12th grade student, and of course, Mark Lazar, Stephanie Reynolds and Tom Park were able to offer their insights and experiences as parents of high school students and graduates. Questions ranged from “Do they get grades in high school?” “Yes, high school subjects get graded.” to “Is the high school challenging enough?” “Yes, plenty!” replied Michael. The two hours flew by and a nice evening was had by all. Perhaps we should do this again? Thanks for coming, folks!
-Michelle Feuer (Fire)
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you do the math!
The last problem was:
Problem # 10:
Multiply the following:
(X — A)(X — B)(X — C)…(X — Z)
This is a trick question! One way to solve it is to begin multiplying which would be extremely tedious and end up with a 26th degree polynomial. Yikes! If you look at the problem closely, you may notice that at one point, you end up with (X — X) which is 0 so the answer is 0. All of the math teachers in the high school failed to see this trick. We were so wrapped up in our mathematical processes, we forgot to take a step back and look at the big picture.
I hope you enjoyed that problem, here is another:
Problem #11:
The radius of the earth is 6378.1 kilometers. How long would it take to fly around the earth (on the equator) in a hot-air balloon traveling at 100 mph?
All answers should be submitted to Andrew Starzynski or you can put the answer in my box in the Main Office.
Good Luck,
-Coach Starzynski
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social inclusion corner
Bullying Facts:
•Bullying occurs in school playgrounds every 7 minutes and once
every 25 minutes in class.
•Bullying stops in less than 10 seconds 57% of the time when peers
intervene; however 85% of the time no one intervenes. In
playground observations, peers intervened in significantly
more episodes than adults did.
•Boys report more physical forms of bullying; girls tend to bully in
indirect ways, such as gossiping and excluding.
•86% of bullying episodes occur in the context of a peer group.
•Targets often keep their problems a secret. Bullying is often hidden
from teachers.
•Boys who bully are usually physically stronger than those they
target, but girls who bully tend to be physically weaker.
•Those targeted often report low self-esteem, (usually due to
repeated exposure to bullying, teasing or exclusion)
•Both boys and girls, who are targeted, report symptoms of
depression, such as sadness and loss of interest in activities.
•Younger students experience more direct bullying, whereas older
students experience more indirect bullying.
•Bullying, teasing and exclusion top the list of troubles at school,
according to recent nation wide surveys.
-Hazel Lucchesi-Ginsberg, SICG parent member
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where in the world are they?
•Returning from Exchange:
Lily Muskovin (11) has returned from Germany
•Leaving on Exchange:
Tanner Rubin (11) is going to Argentina
•Already Here on Exchange:
Anna Munz (11) from Germany
(Sanja Ramirez's exchange)
Sarah Maier (11) from Germany
(Sarah Todd's exchange)
•Arriving on Exchange:
Camilla Lopez (9) is here from Germany
(staying w⁄ Park-Reynolds family)
Timon Schilling (11) from Germany
(Lily Muskovin's exchange)
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talking south africa
Our 11th grade and now the whole high school continues to support Philemon in the Macgregor School, a Waldorf high school in South Africa. Many of you have given your support through Care to Share at the Holiday Fair and the May Fair. Thank you for your generosity. Philemon is in the 11th grade and has many plans for the future. Please take a moment to read the letter from Philemon to the 11th grade (scroll down to next article).
The whole high school is putting together a benefit to support Philemon. It will be a fun evening for your whole family and we invite you to attend and see the great talent of our students and faculty. We guarantee that you will be entertained. Reserve the date for April 27. Check the Bulletin for times and additional details.
-Dru Muskovin
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community announcements
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from philemon
Hi everybody! How are you all doing? Hope you are all great and everything is ok! I'm doing good and everything is nice and brilliant. I feel like being Philemon was the best thing that ever happened to me and it's because of you.
I'm writing this letter to thank each and every one of you students who have helped my mother to pay for my school fee, which is helping me to get a much better Waldorf education.
I really thank everyone who took their special time and energy to go out there and do what you all did, and in addition to that, you are doing it for a person you have never met nor heard their voice. This makes it even more special for me that you chose to make all that money to sponsor meYou are all a gift from God to me. I wish you all the best in what you do in life, because you really deserve the best in life and I hope you are gettingonly the best and if you're not, do not worry because the best is still to come. Everything happens for a reason; you will succeed.
I have had nine weeks in San Francisco and I am going to a Waldorf school here which is a big school compared to my school in South Africa. I would say it is two or three times bigger. The place is beautiful and everybody I know has been kind to me. The students have welcomed me with open hearts. I love my host family. I think that they are the best loving and kind family, and we get along very well.
San Francisco is not very different from Cape Town, except for the transport. I would say the transport here is more time-organized than in Cape Town or the whole of South Africa. The other different thing is the streets: most of them here are very steep and I mean very steep, which is really amazing.
Oh, I think I am in love. The first time I laid my eyes on her, I just fell in love with her: Root Beer. I love Root Beer and too bad I won't be
having any Root Beer for years when I go back to South Africa, because we don’t have any kind of Root Beer there.
I also love soccer even more than Root Beer and in South Africa at my school we don't do much with sports. We hardly play any soccer games, which is really disappointing for me, but here in San Francisco Waldorf High School I played in the league and I got an award for the players' Player of the Season, and I made the All-League First Team. It is the first time ever the school made it to the play-offs. But the soccer season is over, and I joined the basketball team.
Once again, thank you all so much. You are really special people and I thank you from the inner core of my heart. I appreciate what you have done for me.
Thank you all. Peace and much love to you all. Sincerely,
-Philemon Malebye
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sunday at the movies
On Sunday, April 20th at 4pm, please join us at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee, for a screening of the soon to be released movie, Indestructible. This movie is about one man's journey with ALS created, produced and directed by our friend, Ben Byer, who is currently living with ALS. We're hosting this screening in memory of Rob Kane (father of Matthew and Annie Kane), in honor of Ben and with the hopes of creating awareness of ALS. Ben Byer will be joining us after the screening for a question and answer session. Suggested donation is $10 and all proceeds will go to the ALS Film Fund toward the completion of the movie so it can reach the big screen. The theater holds 1,300 people…let's fill it! Please bring your friends and family. Questions? Call 773.612.9774. Thanks!
-Laura Donkel, Annie and Matthew Kane
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reading & rhyming study
Nadia Cone, a researcher at Northwestern University, is conducting a research study about how children integrate the auditory and visual aspects of words. She is currently recruiting children from the 6th grade both with and without a history of reading disability, as well as children from the 3rd and 4th grades with no history of reading difficulties. This study involves three sessions of about an hour each, and children are paid $10 per session for their participation, which involves taking some standardized tests of academic achievement and performing some reading and rhyming tasks. Parents will have the opportunity to talk to Nadia about the results of the testing if they so choose. The findings from this study will help further our understanding of reading disabilities and how children should best be taught to read. To learn more about this opportunity, please email Nadia Cone or call 773.275.0156. This project has been approved by Northwestern University’s Internal Review Board (IRB # 0131-003).
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steppin' it up
CWS alumna Tovah Collins (Class of 2004)can be seen on the Bravo channel reality series, Step It Up & Dance. On the show, twelve dancers compete against each other in a series of tests including auditions for music videos and Las Vegas stage shows. At the end of the show, one of the contestants will win a $100,000 grand prize. So far, Tovah has made it through the first two eliminations. Way to go, Tovah!
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classifieds
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Zack Kline is Offering Violin⁄Fiddle Classes after school on Tuesdays (possible other days, too). He has taught at City of Lakes Waldorf School in Minneapolis for the past 5 years and has performed a wide range of music from classical to bluegrass. His fiddle, folk and improvisational side mesh with the Waldorf approach. Lessons will also be available over the summer. Please call Zack at 773.517.6333 or visit Zack’s website.
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Seeking Sanctuary for yourself or someone you love? Consider giving the gift of a Sanctuary Space workshop! Sanctuary Space is dedicated to the concept that everyone deserves to feel supported and nourished in their home. We will co-create an environment which inspires and delights! Join Sue Smock-Lawson for a 5 week workshop series beginning after break. Please call for workshop dates and times. The cost of the series is $125. I am also available to do consulting in your home as featured in last year's CWS auction. To register or for more information, please contact Sue at 847.864.3398 or 847.212.3478.
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Leif (CWS grade school alum) Melvin's girlfriend's house is up for sale: Northside of Chicago in Peterson Park neighborhood. Classic Chicago Bungalow in a friendly neighborhood located between three of Chicago's parks (Peterson Park, Hollywood Park, and Legion Parks). One block away from Northside Preparatory High School. Easy access to Kimball bus routes, connecting to the Kimball brown line. Contact Realtors: Anthony and Carmen Rodriguez (Coldwell Bankers)at 773.457.2043.
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Lok-Kwan, Licensed Acupuncturist, will help you relax, renew and rejuvenate after a long, long cold winter. Acupuncture, Shiatsu and Herbs will have you ready to “bloom” in no time! He is now offering a FREE pain clinic on Fridays. See his website: EnergyMedicineChicago.com for details. He is also great working with children. Call him soon, as he books up quickly. Lok-Kwan 847.323.9297 offices in Chicago and Evanston.
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Need Spring Painting? Is it time for some new color on your walls? I would like to recommend 2 painters: Alexis and Simone Gourguechon. Simone graduated from our high school 7 years ago. Their work is meticulous, well organized and their time estimates are accurate. An added bonus: they are just great people. Contact Alexis at 847.591.7036. Submitted by Dru Muskovin.
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Geo-Thermal Heating & Cooling, Solar Electric, Solar Hot Water, Green Roof. Your thoughtfully crafted new construction dream home just 10 minutes from school. Be part of the solution — sustainable living and community — a legacy for your children's future, family & the planet, that you can enjoy now. Contact CWS parent Chuck Ginsberg of Solfire Homes for more details: 773.456.0134 cell or Solfire Homes.
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Rarely Available, Fully Renovated 3-story Brick Row Home located at 1307 W. Columbia. Over 2100 sqft, 3 beds, 2.5 baths with granite counters, stainless appliances, oak floors, recessed lighting, high ceilings, zoned central heat⁄air & new windows. Enjoy the luxurious master bath w⁄2-person jacuzzi & separate dual shower, double closets in master bedroom, huge basement rec. room, private yard, decks on 1st & 2nd floors & 2 car brick garage! Offered at $462,900. George Patrick, EXIT Realty Group, 773.525.7726.
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Home for Sale: 2532 W Coyle A rare find in the coveted Rogers Park Manor Historic District! This Mediterranean style 3 bedroom home is steps from Indian Boundary Park! Stunning architectural details throughout, with a deck off the dining room and a lushly landscaped yard.Large rooms, a newer eat-in kitchen, and a full basement ready for finishing. Gorgeous home in a fabulous location! Call Catherine Leonard at Coldwell Banker for an appointment: 847.707.9795.
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Let Your Children Discover Nature Outside their Door: We invite you to be our neighbor this summer and live in a completely equipped 3 bedroom log home, a few steps from a quiet lake, surrounded by pine forest. Hike, swim, canoe, fish; see beaver, heron, deer, eagle. Hear loon. Near Gaylord, MI: $475⁄wk.Call Rokko Jans 773.588.0052.
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Wild Tree Cafe: Now Introducing Sustainable Catering with Free Delivery in Evanston! Bring this ad into Wild Tree to receive a free coffee or tea with any food purchase. Wild Tree Cafe, 1100 Davis St., Evanston (located in the heart of Evanston's Davis St. Green District, across from the downtown Evanston post office) 847.425.9691 (cafe) 847.656.6472 (catering) or email Jaqi at Wild Tree Catering & Wild Tree Cafe.
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food for thought
Courage is fire and bullying is smoke.
-Benjamin Disraeli
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Four Seasons Shop School Store
New Stock for Spring
Calendars & Note Cards
Books
Uriel Pharmacy Skin Care
Young Living Essential Oils
Toys
and more…
New Extended Hours!!
Open Mondays 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesdays 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesdays 8:00-4:00pm
Thursdays 8:00am-4:00pm
Fridays 8:00am-4:00pm
Saturdays 9:00am-1:30pm
Closed Sundays
773.828.8800
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Grandparents' & Special Friends' Day
On this day we open the doors to the special adults in our students' lives:
Grandparents • Aunts & Uncles • Special Friends
Friday • May 2, 2008
8:00-11:15am
Please RSVP to the Front Office 773.465.2662
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We Go Green!!
Beginning Next Week, Wednesday, April 23rd, you can receive your Bulletin one of the following three ways:
•Send your email address to Ilene Warfield. We will follow up with a weekly email notification once the Bulletin has been uploaded to the CWS
website.
•Go to the CWS website click Current Bulletin.
•You can access past weeks' Bulletins in our Newsletter Archive.
•If you absolutely must have a paper copy, please stop by the Main Office
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