Newsletter Archive
School Bulletin for the Week of February 14, 2007
24-day count down
24 days and counting until the Red Carpet Gala!
Good News! The catalog will remain open for one more week. This means that you can keep on hunting and gathering for donations.
Red Carpet Gala tickets are available on-line, by mail and in the front office. More invitations are available at Auction headquarters (the office formerly known as the Development Office).
Here is this week’s Auction wish list. Items with an asterisk are high priority! Last week’s Starbucks card winners
were Mrs. Donkel and Ms. Moskowitz. Their classes gathered the most items from the Auction wish list! Donation forms can be downloaded from 2007 Auction Donation Form, picked up in the front office, or at Auction headquarters. We are still wishing, hoping and asking for the following:
•White Wine Underwriting ($421.92)*
•Vodka Underwriting ($356.64)*
•Martini Lounge ($377.00)*
•Sparkling water ($200.00)*
•Bike
•Airline underwriting ($400 travel vouchers)*
•Restaurant Gift Certificates*
•Athletic equipment
•Quality water bottle*
•Books or videos on Pilates
•Massage lotion
•American Girl Doll (Pioneer)
•Chicago Symphony Orchestra memorabilia
•Gadgets
•Gardening supplies
•Bears tickets
•White Sox tickets
•Cubs tickets
•Blackhawk tickets
•A bottle wine for the wine cellar
•Case of beer
•Cubs Hat, Baseball (signed is nice)
•White Sox Baseball (signed is nice)
•Four upscale tubes of whitening toothpaste
•Anything Irish*
•Four beach towels*
•Bed linens
•Car Washes*
•Videos
Thus far our Auction efforts have collected over 285 Auction donations. Every single one of these donations has come either directly or indirectly from our community of parents, faculty, administrative and support staff and students.
Let's keep the effort strong for the next 24 days and during the week remember to take time to thank a teacher, fellow parent, student, support staff or administrator for making this fund raiser possible!
Also, we are still taking personal ads for the Auction catalog through this Friday at noon!
-the Auction producers and crew!
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The 10th Grade Presents
Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman
Based on the Stories of Ovid
Thursday, February 15, 2007, 7:30pm • Friday, February 16, 2007, 7:30pm
•Suitable for grades 7+
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the art & science of the snow day
How does the Chicago Waldorf School administration decide if the school will be closed for snow day? This is actually a difficult decision for administrators to make (see How Does a Snow Day Become a Snow Day? Cancelling Classes Involves Science, Guesswork — and Sleepless Nights, front page Chicago Tribune, February 14, 2007). Many criteria are taken into consideration in making a decision to close school. First and foremost, we track the weather forecasts from a variety of sources. Then we look outside at odd hours to see how the storm is hitting. Sheree sets up a little weather station on her back porch which she checks it at 2, 4 and 5am to assess local accumulation. We also check with the Emergency Closing Center to see if other schools in the city of Chicago or surrounding will be closing. When we do decide to close, we email a statement to the Emergency Closing Center which triggers announcements on radio, television and internet. For a listing of stations that announce school closings, please see page 29 of the Parent Handbook. You can also set up an account through the Emergency Closing Center to receive direct e-mail notification when we close. You will also be notified through the Room Parent structure whenever there is an unscheduled school closing.
-Flora Calabrese & Sheree Moratto, Interim Co-Administrators
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success: results & reasons
Does Waldorf education prepare your children for the 'real world'? What will the 'real world' look like when they get there? Don't miss the opportunity to get the scoop on these issues from Doug Gerwin and Judy Lubin when they present The Success of Waldorf Grads: Results and Reasons, Wednesday, February 28th at 7:30pm in the lower Eurythmy room. Printed material to supplement the talk is available in the office.
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fluting around
1st & 2nd Grade Parents: Would you like to order an extra flute for your child to practice with at home? They are $75 apiece and are used only in 1st and 2nd grade. If you are interested, call Valerie Colis at 773.248.0514. This will be a special, one-time order this year.
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tuition adjustment
Tuition Adjustment application forms for 2007-2008 are available in the Main Office or on the CWS website. If you received Tuition Adjustment last year the form has already been sent to you. This is a two part application; CWS internally and Private School Aid Service externally. You must fill out both applications to be eligible for an award. Don't forget: You must file your 2006 income taxes before completing these forms. All forms must be completed and postmarked by March 5, 2007. If you have any questions, please contact Tahirih Klass, CWS Bookkeeper or call 773.828.8454. Thanks!
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waldorf 101
The spring session of the popular Waldorf 101 course will be offered beginning March 6th. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to explore the principles that stand behind Waldorf education. The course will cover several key topics including: Steiner's picture of child development; the 12-year curriculum; the relationship between the academic and the artistic; and the spiritual nature of the human being. By developing a deeper and broader awareness of these principles, parents will have a clearer understanding of the education they have chosen for their children. Thecourse will also help parents clarify their long-term commitment to a 12-year education and promote informed decision-making. The course is essential for individuals interested in assuming a leadership position within the school. The course will meet once a week four consecutive weeks on Tuesday evenings beginning March 6th through March 27th from 7:30-9:00pm. For continuity, it would be ideal for participants to commit to all four sessions. Please RSVP to Kristin Pellicori in the Main Office at 773.465.2662.
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what’s in seasons
The Four Seasons Shop is having its first ever sale! Beautiful, hand-carved and dyed wood Nativity figures by Ostheimer are now 25% off. Take advantage of this rare Ostheimer sale and stock up for next year!
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digestion corner
Resumes after Mid-Winter Break.
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classifieds
Dedicated, energetic person with sensitivity to Waldorf curriculum needed to lead the after-care program at the Chicago Waldorf School beginning immediately. Essential for the program are: proven ability to care for children from early childhood through the early grades including daily arranging of a healthy snack, coordination of outdoor play time, homework supervision for older participants. Hours are 2:45-6:15pm Monday-Friday, which includes set up and clean up time. Please obtain a CWS Employment Application from Kristin Pellicori in the Main Office.
P/T Positions Open at CWS: After-Care Assistant — Monday-Friday, 3-6pm. $12/hour. Parent Child Assistant — Hours TBA Wednesdays as needed. $12/hour. Interested individuals should contact Ilene Warfield or 773.465.2372.
CWS parent who is state-credentialed in math and currently offering tutoring. I encourage students to take ownership of math concepts through the use of physical math models and by allowing them to pursue their natural curiosity. The initial consultation is free. $35/hour. Please call Verne Petersen at 773.478.7695.
Brian Chambers, Waldorf parent and owner of Skylight Wellness, is offering several ways to save on therapeutic massage. Valentine’s Day gift certificates are 25% off. All first-time sessions are 30% off. These are superb stress and pain relievers for parents and make a great gift. Have a special needs child? Brian specializes in gentle, expert therapeutic touch for your special needs child. Call for a no-obligation consultation 773.856.6091.
Guitar Lessons: Waldorf graduate from Ann Arbor and current jazz guitar major at Roosevelt University and experienced guitar teacher is available for lessons. All ages, all levels, any styles or tunes you would like to play; electric and acoustic.Lessons include music theory (jazz and classical), technique, notation and reading. Your home or downtown at Roosevelt (Michigan and Congress). Half hour or full hour lessons available. #13/half hour and $25/hour at downtown location; $18/half hour and $30/hour anywhere else in the city. Call Jacob at 734.904.2976 or email Jacob Wilson
Closets bursting? We are hopefully heading overseas in March to adopt a little girl and are in need of girl's winter clothes and shoes. We are unsure of her exact size, therefore don't want to buy much yet. Pants, shirts, sweaters or coats sizes 4T, 5T and/or 6 are welcome as would be shoes or boots in kids' sizes 8, 9 or 10. Contact Laurie Oswald at 773.551.1987.
New View Magazine! Challenging times. Challenging articles. Produced in the UK, shared around the world. Beautiful, full-color photos and illustrations. Articles based on Rudolf Steiner's insights. Subscribe online at New View Magazine.
Job Opportunity: I am in the process of opening a Waldorf/LifeWays inspired in-home daycare in Lincoln Park and am searching for an Infant Caregiver and an Early Childhood Caregiver. LifeWays, Arcturus or early childhood training necessary. Salaries negotiable. Please contact Lee Ann Rechtin (mother of Isabella in EC Culbert) at 312.497.4767 or email Elena Rechtin.
For Sale: Single bed mattress on platform frame with 3 drawers. $50. Call the Trevillions at 773.973.2709.
Painting & Papering: When a woman's attention to detail matters. Since 1979. Call Miriam Dresser Ahrens 773.726.9663.