Newsletter Archive
School Bulletin for the Week of January 10, 2007
we’re back!
Yup, we are back with Mega Auction New Year spirit to share in abundance.
Ok, you Whole Food Warriors we can now cease fire with the bags….we have reached our Whole Food bag goal. We appreciate each and every bag that was dropped off. Thank you one and all.
•Can we talk baskets? The ones in your storage room, the ones you got for the holidays with little cheese snacks, the basket you just love but don't have a spot for? Please drop off baskets in good condition at Auction headquarters. We will use them to make beautiful Auction baskets.
•Can we talk re-gifting? The holidays our over, and perhaps you received a gift that was given with thoughtfulness but you just don't know exactly what to do with; a gadget you will never be able to figure out (a gadget lover will love it), a lovely toy that your child is to old or to young for, books for a book basket that have already been read, things you already have. We will save you the trouble of returning them, you don't have to feel guilt because the thoughtfulness the gift was given with will be appreciated as an Auction donation.
•Can we talk about donations? If every parent, every teacher, every administrator, every department, even our cleaning crew, gave a donation to the Auction we would reach our goal. Not just our monetary goal (which is, of course, important) but the goal of having an auction that embodies school spirit and school support. No matter how little or how big we can make your contribution count. Can we count on you? Auction donations forms are available at the front desk, and Auction headquarters. Auction support is available from any member of the Auction crew.
•Can we talk about tickets? March 10th — have you saved the date? Tables will move fast; Jack Nicholas, Tom Hanks and Agnes Moorehead are a few tables that have already sold. If you buy a table you can name it!
The Auction party is going to be fab! Jamie and Chad are putting together a Gala that is sure to go down in Waldorf Auction history. Tickets are available on-line (www.chicagowaldorf.org.) and at Auction headquarters. In about 8 weeks it will be Auction Time and we will be ready. The Auction crew is not panicked (ok maybe just a little) we are very excited. We are having a great time producing Red Carpet Gala! Sure it's a lot of work but when we have a community like ours to work with….it almost seems like play.
We Auction from the Inside Out!
-Shannon, Katybeth, Daina, Jamie & Chad
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Please Join Us!
Show of Work Assembly: Folk Dance
This Friday, January 19th • 2:00pm • Grades 5-8 • Gym
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kick up their heels
The CWS wants to help offer healthy, fun social activities for the younger child. On Tuesday afternoons from 3pm dismissal until 4:30pm we will offer a variety of classes, beginning with a series of 5 folk dances classes from regions of the world such as Greece, the Balkan states, Israel, Scandinavia and French Canada. These classes are for students in grades 1-4 and are $10/class. Parents may sign up for a single class or several classes, but space is limited and registration must occur in advance. Details on the folk dance sessions and registration forms will be available next week, so please check back!
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last chance ad
Congratulating your graduate? Showcasing your class? Sending best wishes to the Chicago Waldorf Shool for the Red Carpet Gala Auction? It’s time to place your personal ad in the Auction catalog! There is also still time to place a business ad. Please fill out the attached order form; if you are a current CWS family, please write that on your form (you get a special CWS star). The options are: full page ($160); half page ($80); 1/4 page ($55). The real deadline is Friday, February 2nd. You may e-mail your art work directly to Neah Douglas. Questions? Contact Chuck Ginsberg.
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face book
Relive the wondrous memories of the 2006-2007 school year with your very own copy of the CWS yearbook, The Loop!
The price for advance yearbook sales is $40. Once the yearbook is delivered in the late spring, there will be a limited number or copies available and the price will increase. So don’t wait — order yours now! Please make checks payable to Chicago Waldorf School, and include your child’s name and grade on the check. Checks can be turned in to Tiffany Ying in the High School Office or the Main Office.
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around the blocks
Here is what the new year has in store for the grade school:
•1st Grade — Mrs. Poole Arithmetic
•2nd Grade — Ms. Triggiano Language Arts — Fables
•3rd Grade — Ms. Desouches Arithmetic
•4th Grade — Ms. Vaca Mathematics — Fractions
•5th Grade — Ms. MoskowitzGeometry
•6th Grade — Ms. Szymanski Geometry
•7th Grade — Mr. Husseini Physiology
•8th Grade — Mrs. Trevillion Anatomy
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fast forward
The 2007-2008 school year will be here before we know it! Please be on the lookout for re-enrollment contracts which will be mailed out early next week. These contracts are being prepared by the Business Office for the following categories:
•Returning students currently enrolled in the Early Childhood program, with the exception of those who are eligible for 1st grade in fall 2007
•Returning students currently enrolled in grades 1-7
•Returning high school students currently in grades 9-11.
Please Note: Students who are eligible for and/or applying for 1st grade or 9th grade in fall 2007 will receive contracts upon acceptance into the program. If your family includes a mixture of returning students entering 1st and/or 9th grade in the fall and other students, you will receive a re-enrollment contract for the returning students who are not eligible for 1st or 9th grade, and a revised contract which includes any and all additional 1st and/or 9th grade students later on. In order to secure your enrollments, please return your re-enrollment contract with deposit on or before Monday, March 5, 2007.
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driving for dollars
Parents or legal guardians who provide transportation to and from school because free transportation is not available for their children may be eligible to receive money from the state of Illinois to help offset some of the cost. To qualify, you must live over 1.5 miles from school Come to the Front Office to verify eligibility and begin the process. Reimbursement requests must be submitted no later than June 30, 2007.
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high school news
Here is the opening block rotation for second semester:
•9th Grade
Main Lesson: History through Art with Mr. Dozier
Art Block: Clay with Mrs. Vig
•10th Grade
Main Lesson: Chemistry with Mr. Kotz
Art Block: Drama with Ms. Everhart
•11th Grade
Main Lesson: Developmental Biology with Mr. Holdrege
Art Block: Metals with Mrs. Vig
•12th Grade
Main Lesson: Transcendentalism with Mr. Trevillion
Art Block: Human Form with Mr. Dozier
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coach's desk
After what can only be called an up and down first half of the season, our boys and girls teams are back and ready to hit the floor running! All three teams had two full weeks off to rest and recover from all of their hard-played games. Every team has at least one win under its belt and will be looking to add to that number. Please come out and support our players!
Upcoming Games:
High School Boys
•Wednesday, January 10th
Home vs Yeshiva, 6:30pm
•Friday, January 12th
Away vs Roycemore, 7:00pm
High School Girls
•Thursday, January 11th
Home vs Josephinum, 5:00pm
Middle School Boys
•No games this week
Go Thunder!
-Christian Schnell, Athletic Director
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community announcements
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condolences
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Driscoll family on the passing of Georges Driscoll, grandfather of Madelaine (4) and alums Marie-Laure and Jean-Patrick. As a boy, Mr. Driscoll attended classes at the St. Ignatius school right here in our current building. Over the years he always asked his grandchildren if they found the gum that he put under his desk! Mr. Driscoll died peacfully on December 26, 2006; he was 88.
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new yoga class
Beginning Tuesday, January 16th, from 8:15-9:15am in Roberta’s fantastic new space at 1228 W. Loyola (just one block east of school, directly across from the Sophia Garden). This Hatha Yoga class will be taught by Cheryl Henley (mother of 7th grader, Keven Henley), a long-time Iyengar yoga teacher and founder of Wild Onion Yoga. Space is limited. For more info, please call 847.869.0250.
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free art classes
Group or individual private sessions are now being offered for adults only. You may choose from drawing, sculpture, pastels, painting, eurythmy (creative movement to poetry or music). There is no requested or required set fee; an entirely free-will donation, whether large or small, will help to cover the basic costs of space usage and all required art materials, when needed. For further info call 312.217.1768 or email John Stolfo.
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nice to see you!
It was so nice to see so many familiar faces at the Shepherds’ Play and the Paradise Play! I have enjoyed a beautiful semester teaching high school students at the Honolulu Waldorf School and am on my way to New Hampshire to teach at the Monadnock Waldorf School. Just in case anyone is in the mood to write me a letter, I can be reached c/o Monadnock Waldorf School, 98 S Lincoln St, Keene, NH 03431. Blessings for the New Year!
-Laura Radefeld
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culture camp
Camp Kupugani is a multicultural residential summer camp focusing on diversity and communication skills in a fun atmosphere by uniting girls of varied backgrounds and providing them with essential empowerment and community-building skills. Our unique program allows girls aged 8-12 to expand comfort zones and build self-esteem. They enjoy activities like rock climbing, river walking, canoeing, playing under waterfalls, and night hikes under the stars, plus carefully designed group activities and games so that fun and personal growth coincide. To obtain more information, such as a brochure, DVD, or further contact with the camp director, feel free to visit Camp Kupugani, e-mail Camp Kupugani or call toll-free 866.471.4616.
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ah, wilderness
Northwaters Wilderness Programs provides young people with fun and enriching summer experiences to complement their Waldorf school education. From two picturesque island base camps in the heart of the Temagami Forest Reserve, Northwaters offers a series of canoeing programs designed for youth at various stages of adolescence. Northern Lights (girls ages 11-14) is a two week program to help girls cross the bridge to becoming young women. Excalibur (boys ages 10-12) introduces ‘the quest’ to boys. For older or more experienced adventurers, Langskib (all boys) and Northwaters (all girls and co-ed) programs provide 12-17 year olds the opportunity to participate in wilderness experience in which balance, individuality and community are honored. Since 1971 several hundred students from over 20 Waldorf schools have shared in these adventures. More information, schedules and applications can be found at Northwaters Wilderness Programs or by calling 866.458.9974.
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classified ads
Tweet, Let’s Eat — a delightful Waldorf-parent owned eatery at 5020 N Sheridan Rd is now open during the week for breakfast and lunch 9am-3pm. Closed Tuesdays. Stop in after drop off, meet friends for lunch, have ameeting at Tweet, enjoy a cup of organic Fair Trade coffee and use our wifi access! Mostly organic breakfasts and lunches. Parking lot in back. Child friendly. 773.728.5576, Michelle Fire.
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Maude’s Organics — delicious cakes are available to order from Nancy Depondt! Organic carrot cake or chocolate cake or the new Black & White (the best of both — organic chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting)! $26 for a 7” cake or $36 for a 10” cake. Discounts for teachers! Treat your family and friends!
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Household Things: We’re still unpacking and have household things to move to other homes…like yours, for instance! Baby/toddler convertible bed •frame & mattress; full-size futon mattress (used but not abused); twin-size box spring (serta) with metal rails-on-wheels ‘frame’. Call Jacque Harper at 312.496.1523 (work) or 773.764.4654 (home) to discuss.
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KidFit Children’s Fitness — KidFit is a children’s workout — a nurturing, fun-loving environment that
develops your child’s agility, strength, endurance, coordination and confidence. All kids ages 7-11 welcome. Wednesdays 4-5pm. 8 week session starts January 10. Single class available. For more info, call Rachel Lavin 773.251.7874.
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For Rent! Beautiful expansive bedroom with its own very nice bathroom on separate floor in Waldorf family home. Access to chef’s kitchen and family room. Bustlings activities optional. Parking is free! We do have pets, so this arrangement won’t work for those with allergies. Very interested in Waldorf grad, teacher or Arcturus student. Visiting student arrangements may also be possible. $550/month. Call Elaine at 773.456.7658.