Newsletter Archive
Thank You To All Who Made The
Red Carpet Gala
Such a Fabulous Event!!
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fire in boomtown!
The Chicago Waldorf School has received a grant from the Illinois Arts Council! The grant will be used to support a performance by award winning singers and storytellers Amy Lowe and Megan Wells. Entitled Fire in Boomtown, the performance is a re-enactment in song and story of the Chicago Fire of 1870 and of the city’s history surrounding the fire. This fabulous program has won a Parent’s Choice Gold Award and an EdPress Distinguished Achievement Award. The performance will be held on Tuesday, March 27 at 10:30am in the auditorium for the 4th through 7th grades. Parents are invited to attend.
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The Value of a Waldorf Approach
to Mathematics
with Guest Speaker Jamie York
Wednesday, March 21, 2007, 7:30pm • Lower Eurythmy Room
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more success
Printed material to accompany last month’s talk by Douglas Gerwin and Judy Lubin, The Success of Waldorf Grads: Results and Reasons, is still available in the Main Office or on-line at the The Research Institute for Waldorf Education. A summary of the report on Waldorf high school graduates, presented by Douglas Gerwin, can be found by clicking on the link to Research From Waldorf Education. From this page, you can access either the summary or the PowerPoint presentation for the Research on Waldorf Graduates in North America Phase II. Judy Lubin's article What Will Today's Children Need For Financial Success in Tomorrow's Economy can be found by returning to the homepage and clicking on Research Bulletin Articles. The website boasts a wealth of other great articles and information, so spend some time exploring!
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spring parent child
We are now registering families for our Spring session of Parent Child classes. If you know anyone who may be interested in this program please have them contact Eliza Bivins at 773.828.8468 or ebivins@chicagowaldorf.org. Brochures are available from the Main Office and would look great anywhere…doctors offices, children's furniture stores, bagel and coffee shops, or other parent-owned and frequented establishments!
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collections, of a sort
Did you win anything at the Auction? If so, it is available for pick up in the Development Office. Unsure whether your had a winning bid? Come on over to the Development Office and check.
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canteen commons!
Free on Friday? Come to the Canteen Commons! Don’t forget…the Commons meeting day has been switched from Mondays after drop-off to Fridays. Come on over to knit, talk or just hang out. Sponsored by the PTO.
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high school news
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you do the math!
The High School Math Club recently competed in the regionals of the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) math competition. While we didn't make it to state, our scores improved greatly over last year’s scores. We would like to share with the community some problems that we work on in order to prepare for this competition and see if the readers can solve them. These problems will usually not require more than skills in sophomore geometry. All are welcome to submit their answers to Andrew Starzynski or Brian Gleichauf. Individuals submitting correct responses will be recognized in an upcoming edition of the Bulletin. Here is this week’s problem — good luck:
All ages in this problem are in years. A man is three times as old as his wife was when the man was as old as his wife is now.
The man is now 48. Find the number of years in the present age of his wife.
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sr project schedule
Wednesday, March 14
•1:00-1:45pm Camille Gregory
Sex Trafficking
Grades 9+
Ÿ2:00-3:00pm Jonathan Chandler
The Creation of Romance as a Commodity
Grades 8+
Thursday, March 15
•10:00-11:00am Lukas Kucinski
Nanotechnology
Grades 5+
•11:15am-Noon Catalina Vaca
Who Are the Freemasons?
Grades 8+
•1:00-1:45pm John Balke
The Psychology of Killing: A Look at Creating & Controlling Killers
Grades 9+
•2:00-3:00pm Dennis Robles
Illegal Immigration: Experiences & Views
Grades 7+
Friday, March 16
•10:00-10:45am Jules Lazar
Alternative Medicine
Grades 6+
•11:00-11:45am Kharis Calvert
Time of Death Studies: Forensic Entomology
Grades 8+
•12:30-1:30pm Dontera Evans
The Ogala Lakota: Crisis Among the Youth
Grades 6+
•1:45-2:45pm Moriah Cummings
The Evolution of Consciousness in the Apartheid Era
Grades 8+
•2:45-3:00pm Closing
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community announcements
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it’s not too late!
It’s not too late to register for the Prairie Hill Community Education Conference this Saturday, March 17th, from 8am-4pm. This conference has an amazing lineup of presenters, including keynotes by Kim-John Payne, MEd, a nationally-known expert on social inclusion, Dr. Mark Kamsler, board-certified in pediatrics and anthroposophical medicine and co-founder of True Botanica, an anthroposophical nutritional supplement company, and 13 other speakers on a broad range of topics related to Waldorf education. Talk topics include: Introduction to Form Drawing, The Heart of Discipline, The Young Child at Home, Three-Fold Lesson Planning, Compassionate Communication, Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Painting and Creating Community in the Classroom. Pre-registration is required; the cost is only $35, which includes lunch and snacks. The event will be held at the Prairie Hill Waldorf School, N14 W29143 Silvernail Rd, Delafield, WI. For a full lineup of speakers and registration information visit www.prairiehillwaldorf.org. Download registration materials at www.prairiehillwaldorf.org/CommEd07.pdf.
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condolence card
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ezra Edgerton (7) and his family on the passing of grandmother, Betty Ciurej.
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writing to rejuvenate
Spring is coming and it’s time to tend our internal gardens as well as our external ones! Launch yourself into a season
filled with meaning, richness and vision with this writing workshop. Join CWS mom Saralina Kamholtz-Roberts for a workshop devoted to inspiring personal renewal on Saturday, March 24th from 2-4pm at the Heartwood Center in Evanston. All are welcome, but advance registration is required. Contact Saralina to register at 312.933.0321 or email Saralina Kamholtz-Roberts.
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classified ads
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Situation Wanted: 20-year old male French 2nd-year law student would like to work in the US for 6 weeks this summer and improve his grasp of English. Peter seeks an au pair position with an American family. He likes children, can tutor/teach French and is amenable to any number of jobs. He is a friend of the Graham-Betend family, as well. If you are interested and/or wish more information, please call Nancy Graham-Betend 773.465.7291.
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Driver Wanted: Want to make a little extra cash after school? Looking for a responsible driver to bring a 5th grader home to Wilmette after school. Offering $200/month. Call Vicky at 847.337.0442.
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Alternative Health Care Practitioner looking for part-time consultation/treatment space in Rogers Park or Evanston. A couple of comfy chairs and room for a massage table is all that is needed. Call Jan Kenyon 847.651.7445.
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Alumni Painting Business: BroadSpectrum Painting & Design, co-owned by 2001 CWS graduate Simone Gourguechon. Interior paint, faux finishes, repair work, creative color and design consultations. Helped paint the school last summer! Call Simone at 773.329.1583 or email Simone Gourguechon.
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Looking for a Great Summer Getaway?? Hearthaven Cottage awaits you! Located in beautiful Lakeside, MI in the heart of Harbor Country, only 75 minutes from Chicago. This 3 BR, 2-bath designer home offers such amenities as central air, oversized whirlpool tub, screened-in porch, outdoor fountain, fire-pit. Two block walk to beach, nearby antique stores. Dine at many fine cafes and gourmet restaurants, pick berries, sample local wineries, climb the dunes at nearby Warren State Park. Two prime weeks in August available now! Early bird spring weekends, Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day at special discount rates. Call Betsy 847.475.5703 or 847.902.4467.
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