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School Bulletin for the week of January 16, 2008
january speaker series
Have you ever wondered if the recommendations made by Waldorf education to protect children from the effects of media are extreme, antiquated, controversial or unrealistic? Have your relatives or neighbors ever jokingly mocked the toys, stories and activities you choose for your children? If so, don’t miss Diane Levin’s upcoming presentation, co-sponsored by CWS and nearby Lake Shore Schools.
Dr. Levin is a Professor of Early Childhood Education at Wheelock College in Massachusetts and an internationally recognized expert on how media, commercial culture and violence affect children. Her talk will detail her recent research on the effects of media on social problem solving skills.
According to Dr. Levin, problem solving is a cumulative skill that gives children a sense of inner power. Knowing how to find and solve interesting problems is central to all aspects of learning. Many factors in the lives of children growing up today, such as media, commercialism, highly structured toys, the decline of play and a growing emphasis on prescribed academic skill based curriculum in schools, can undermine creative problem solving ability. As a result, many children are developing what Dr. Levin calls Problem Solving Deficit Disorder (PSDD).
Dr. Levin’s cutting edge research shows that our views on media and play are not at all antiquated. Instead, they are the secret to raising smarter, happier children. Come hear more on January 30th at 6:30pm at the Lake Shore Schools, 1147 W. Pratt. More details to follow in the next Bulletin.
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January Speaker Series:
Luigi Fiumara • January 17th, Chicago Waldorf School – 7:00pm Refreshment, 7:30pm Lecture
Kim John Payne • January 23rd, Chicago Waldorf School – 7:00pm Refreshments, 7:30pm Lecture
Douglas Gerwin • January 29th, Chicago Waldorf School – 7:00pm Refreshments, 7:30pm Lecture
Diane Levin • January 30th, Lake Shore Schools, 1147 W Pratt – 6:30pm
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in observance
This year we are having our Martin Luther King Day assembly on Friday, January 18th at 8:15am. This assembly will be appropriate for all grades. The focus will be on oration and there will be some movement contributions from the 6th and 8th grades. Please remember to be respectful and quiet during this very important assembly.
Andrea Shaffer, for the Festivals Committee
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lice are (still) not nice
Lice are not nice and dealing with an infestation is no fun for anyone. Several cases of head lice have been found in the early childhood and lower grades. Head lice infestation is common among children from 3-12 years of age. Lice are not a health hazard or a sign of uncleanliness and are not responsible for the spread of any disease. Head lice cannot live without a human host and cannot survive on family pets.
If lice or nits are found on your student while at school, you can expect to be called to pick up your student immediately as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of new cases. A notification letter will be distributed to the class involved so that other parents in the class can appropriately monitor their children. Before a student can return to school it must be verified that all nits (eggs) have been removed. School personnel will perform a head check; if your student has been sent home with lice, please have your student stop by the main office to be checked before proceeding to class.
A variety of products are available at your local drugstore to help. Information regarding over the counter products is available at pharmacies; some information is also available in the office. Whatever treatment you choose, please be sure to follow the instructions carefully. Choose an effective treatment, use as directed and perform the steps listed above to eliminate head lice from your home and prevent their spread in the school community.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support!
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save the date
The 8th grade will present The Wizard of Oz. Two performances only – Friday, February 1st and Saturday, February 2nd at 7:30pm!
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pizza, anyone?
Welcome back to the second half of the 2007-2008 school year!
Please remember that payment for pizza sales is now due again! Please make sure to fill out the form attached to the Bulletin to pay for the second half of the year.
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high school news
Our Foreign Exchange Program is really taking off this semester! Arielle Lawson (10) will be leaving for Freiburg, Germany in February; Sylvie Warfield leaving for Wermelskirchen, Germany in March; Tanner Rubin will be going to Buenos Aires, Argentina in April. Currently out of the country: Lily Muskovin (11) is in Stuttgart, Germany and Sarah Todd (11) is in Freiburg, Germany.
Our course, every exchange means a new student will be joining us here in Chicago. We are currently hosting: Laura Argomedo (11), Rachel Anspach’s exchange from Buenos Aires, Argentina; Leon Wallraf (9) Fiona Lazar’s exchange from Berlin, Germany; and Ramon Parajua (11) Tanner Rubin’s exchange from Argentina.
Welcome All, and Bon Voyage!
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coach’s desk
There is no rest for the weary this season! With the bulk of their games scheduled for the month of January, both the girls and boys’ teams managed to get in a couple of good practices over the winter break.
The boys’ team opened up the second half of the season by hosting Yeshiva. Yeshiva came in showing no rust from the holiday break, playing in perfect form. Our boys came out a little flat, allowing Yeshiva to take an early lead. Our team came back to life in the second half, using some different defenses that they have been working on. The boys look to rebound in their upcoming games against the Islamic Foundation and Ida Crown.
The girls had a heart stopping, adrenaline pumping week as they hosted Our Lady of Tepeyac last Tuesday. Both teams came out cold on the offensive side, resulting in a scoreless 1st quarter. Tepeyac warmed up faster than our girls did and took a 5 point lead into the 4th quarter. Our girls played a solid fourth quarter to push the game in the final minutes, narrowing the gap to lose by a mere 2 points.
Last Friday, the girls hosted St. Gregory. This team is one of the best outside shooting teams that we have faced this year, yet the girls came out with a strong defense, forcing St. Greg’s to rush their shots which gave us the opportunity to rebound and push the ball up the court. The lead changed hands several times until a girl from St. Greg’s made a quick 7 straight points, giving them a 4 point lead going into half. Our girls completely shut down St. Greg’s in the 3rd quarter, allowing only 2 points, while scoring 10. This gave them a 4 point lead into the final quarter of play. St. Greg’s came back to take the lead with under 4 minutes left, but sophomore Olivia Ragan had a couple of good passes. Sophomore Arielle Lawson stepped up for some quick lay-ups to help us keep our lead. The girls held a four point lead throughout the final minute of play for the 32 – 28 victory. Our MVPs were: Olivia, who led the way with 14 points, followed by Arielle with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Thank you to all the fans who came out for this game; your energy encouraged the girls to their win.
On Saturday, the girls traveled to Ida Crown to take on their JV team. With Olivia Ragan, Sanja Ramirez and Sylvie Warfield all fighting through injuries, the girls played a tough team that did not give up anything easily. Our superior athletic talent helped us come away with an 8 point win. Olivia led the way with 9 points, followed by a 6 point 5 rebound game by Arielle. Sanja added 5 points and had a career high of 15 rebounds.
Upcoming Games – High School Girls:
• Friday, January 18 Home vs Young Roycemore, 4:30pm
Upcoming Games – High School Boys:
• Wednesday, January 16 Away vs Ida Crown, 6:30pm
• Monday, January 21 Away vs St. Gregory, 6:00pm
Remember to check out all the school athletic events on the school’s Athletic Events Calendar, and of course… Go Thunder!
Christian Schnell, Athletic Director
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community announcements
classical idol
Target and The Chicago Chamber Musicians in collaboration with Chicago Shakespeare Theater proudly present Classical Idol! An hour-long interactive concert for ages 4+ with three chamber ensembles: the Stylish Strings (violins, viola, cello), the Brilliant Brass (trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba) and the Whimsical Winds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn) compete to win the most applause by playing music from Argentina, Czechoslovakia, France, Italy, Mexico and Poland. Who will win? It’s up to you!
Four performances only on Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 20 at 10:00am and 11:30am. Meet the artists in the lobby between the concerts at 11am both days and learn about the instruments from young musicians! Courtesy of Target, each child attending the concerts will receive a copy of Aliki’s book Ah, Music! to take home. All performances at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier on 800 E Grand Ave. Cost: $15 children (12 and under)$18 adults. For more information contact: 312.595.5600 or visit their website.
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dollmaking workshop
Wouldn’t you like to have King Winter and Mrs. Thaw on your Seasons Table? Join us for a doll-making workshop where we will make both characters! Learn techniques for making tabletop dolls that you can apply to any character you choose. The workshop is scheduled for February 4 and 11 (after drop-off) at 1228 W Loyola Ave from 8:30-11:30am. 10 spaces are available and the class requires that we have a minimum of five people. The workshop fee is $50 with a $10 supply fee. For more information contact Rebecca Flores at 773.275.9792, or Lisa Moser at 312.307.5261.
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she drums presents…
Brigid’s Quickening, an experiential workshop invoking the practical alchemy of the Celtic Triple Goddess to purify, awaken and galvanize your head, heart and hands. Prepare to forge your life’s work! Name it, shape it, claim it. Declare who you are! What are your goals for the coming year? What is stirring inside you that seeks to grow and how will you nurture it? Come renew yourself in our supportive circle of women. Together we will thaw the winter and rouse the mysteries growing within. Saturday, February 9, from 1-5pm at the Lake Street Church, 607 Lake/Chicago Ave. in Evanston. Fee: $55 pre-registered (cash/check); $65 at the door, cash only. Space is limited; to pre-register contact Hazel via e-mail. For more details visit her website.
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h3. classifieds
Oak drafting/drawing cabinet for sale – it has 5 drawers. Measurements are: 14.5” high, 45.5” wide, 34” deep. The top is 3/4” and base is 4” tall. Asking only $150, delivery is included. Contact Debbie Barford 773.561.7910.
Kids Yoga at Yoganow Edgewater! Thursdays: Ages 5-7, 3:30-4:15pm; ages 8-11, 4:30-5:15pm. 5852 N Broadway, 773-561-YOGA or shop online, ask us a question via e-mail or call the store directly at 773.828.8800.
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Bulletin Submission Guidelines
New Deadline: As of October 15, 2007, the deadline for all Bulletin copy is 3:00pm Thursday for inclusion in the following edition.
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