Newsletter Archive
School Bulletin for the Week of May 2, 2007
may fair
May Fair is just around the corner! Saturday, May 12, from 11am — 4pm. It's been a busy year but now it's time to celebrate the return of spring with dancing around the May Pole, flower crowns and all the traditions of May Fair!
Visit with friends, wipe watermelon juice from sticky chins and enjoy this year's recycling theme with the Trash or Treasure workshop (see note below), recycling themed storytelling and crafts and presentations by our faculty.
Yes, it is also Mother's Day weekend and the Fair is a perfect place to shop for a little something for your Mom with our vendors (including the CWS school store, The Four Seasons Shop). Bring the whole family and your friends, too!
May Fair Co-chairs Isabel Liss and Sara Zimmerman and Events Coordinator, Mary Jo Graden, have been working away and are asking the assistance of the entire community for the following:
For our Trash or Treasure workshop please collect:
1) paper tubes from paper towels and toilet paper
2) clean small plastic containers (like yogurt cups) and
3) small boxes (smaller than cereal boxes).
We are also looking for tape of all kinds — especially masking and colorful tapes. Bring to the collection point in the main lobby the day before the Fair (no day-of drops, please).
Class assignments have been made as follows:
•EC Matson — Seed project with Patricia Holdrege
•EC Donkel — Ticket and Raffle sales
•EC Hart — Games and entertainment ticket taking (with EC Bruck)
•EC Bruck — Games and entertainment ticket taking (with EC Hart)
•EC Culbert — Flower Crowns (with 2nd Grade)
•1st Grade — Set-up
•2nd Grade — Flower Crowns (with EC Culbert)
•3rd Grade — Food (with 7th Grade)
•4th Grade — Clean-up
•5th Grade — Cake walk
•6th Grade — Children's crafts
•7th Grade — Food (with 2nd Grade)
•8th Grade — Bakery
Room Parents have been advised of these assigments and are asking for parent participation. Please give generously of your time. We're counting on you to help make the Fair a joyful event!
Bake for the Fair! All families are asked to bake either for the Bakery Tent (cookies, bars, muffins and other small items) or for the Cake Walk. Drop off Friday, May 11th (the day before the Fair) in the main lobby or bring them on Saturday morning.
Please join us for Flower Crown making in the lobby of the auditorium on Friday, May 11th, from right after drop-off through an hour or so after pick-up. It's easy (instruction always on hand) and fun…and truly one of the very special things about the Fair!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
-Isabel Liss & Sara Zimmerman, May Fair Co-Chairs
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All School Meeting
Originally Scheduled for Tuesday, May 8, 2007 • To Be Rescheduled
We hope that parents and teachers alike can adjust their busy schedules. The PTO will notify the community ASAP with the new date and time for this important meeting. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused by this. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
An initiative of the PTO
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around the blocks
Here’s what is coming up next on the grade school block rotation:
•1st Grade — Mrs. Poole Arithmetic
•2nd Grade — Ms. Triggiano Language Arts: Legends & Fables
•3rd Grade — Ms. Desouches Home Surroundings: Farming – Grains & Animals
•4th Grade — Ms. Vaca Arithmetic
•5th Grade — Ms. Moskowitz Ancient Greece & Pentathlon
•6th Grade — Ms. Szymanski Geography
•7th Grade — Mr. Husseini Creative Writing
•8th Grade — Mrs. Trevillion History; Class Play
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friday special
It's not too late for grandparents or special friends to attend Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day! RSVP to Kristin Pellicori in the Main Office by end of the day today. Be in the classroom by 8:00am on Friday. It is also not too late to volunteer to help out the morning of the event; please call Mary Jo Graden at 773.828.8457.
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shadow puppets come alive
The origin of the shadow play goes far back to the Emperor Wudi's (140-87BC) grief over the loss of his favorite concubine, Li. A Tao priest, Shao Weng, saw the heartbroken emperor and told him that he could bring tack Li's departed spirit. One night, the emperor opened his eyes and saw the shadow of a beautiful woman gliding across his bed curtains. He jumped up and raised the curtains, but all he could see was the full moon high in the sky. The 'vision' was a papercut shadow puppet created by Shao Weng.
Exciting developments often take place when Waldorf schools from different regions interact. This is just what has happened here as a result of Mme. Driscoll's recent visit to the Chengdu (Zhang Dou) Waldorf School in China. Mme. Driscoll's exposure to the art of shadow puppetry in Chengdu has inspired Mr. Husseini’s 7th grade class to explore this Chinese art form. The 7th grade has made their puppets with utmost respect for this ancient tradition and is now ready, proudly and with great delight, to share their work with the Chicago Waldorf School community in a series of puppet plays depicting four fairy tales and legends. Please join them in the CWS auditorium for a special cultural experience that will bring a bit of Chengdu to you! Performances this Thursday, May 3rd, at 12:45pm, Friday, May 4th, during the Grandparents' & Special Friends' Day assembly, and again Friday evening at 7:30pm.
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diversity roundtable
Please join the Diversity Committee from 2-4pm on Sunday, May 20th for a Social Justice Roundtable featuring the screening of the Frontline documentary A Class Divided followed by a discussion period. A Class Divided is the sequel to the groundbreaking video Eye of the Storm. In response to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the subsequent riots of 1968, a 3rd grade teacher from a small town in Iowa decided to give her students an experience of discrimination. Fourteen years later, the students reunite and share the impact of that lesson on their lives.
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fun in the sun
Limited space is still available in the CWS Summer Camp 2007. Ileana Valencia, Spanish teacher at the Chicago Waldorf School for 16 years, current Chair of the Foreign Language Department and a trained teaching mentor, will lead the sessions along with two assistants. Children will enjoy arts; nature crafts; sports; exploring the neighborhood and Sophia Garden; afternoons at the beach; free play; weekly field trips; and other age appropriate activities. The camp is organized as a series of six 1-week sessions (June 11 — June 15; June 18 — June 22; June 25 — June 29; July 9 — July 13; July 16 — July 20; July 23 — July 27; NO CAMP July 2 — July 6). Sign up for one or more weeks or for the entire series! $200 per week plus a $60 one-time supply fee. Participation is open to children aged 5-12,regardless of CWS enrollment status. Registration brochures are available in the Front Office or call Kristin Pellicori at 773.465.2662.
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you do the math!
Last week's problem came in two parts:
a. Two cards are randomly selected from an ordinary playing deck. What is the probability that they form a blackjack? That is, what is the probability that one of the cards is an ace and the other is either a ten, a jack, a queen or a king?
This is a combination problem. There are 64 ways to make a blackjack. (Ace of Hearts)(King of Hearts), (Ace of Hearts)(King of Spades) etc. There are 16 cards that have value 10 and 4 aces. The product of 16 and 4 is 64. Now all we have to do is divide that by the total number of two-card hands which is just 52*51 (You start with 52 cards and then have 51). So we have 64/2652 = .024. But, we have to multiply this by 2 because you could have an ace as the first card OR the second card. So the probability of getting dealt a blackjack from a freshly shuffled deck is about 4.83%.
b. Suppose you are playing blackjack against a dealer. In a freshly shuffled deck, what is the probability that neither you nor the dealer is dealt a blackjack?
It's easier to calculate the probability of this by calculating the complement. In other words, calculating the probability that both have a blackjack or only one has a blackjack and then subtracting the sum of those probabilities from 1. What one must do is figure out all the possibilities for only one person having a blackjack. This involves the one person having an ace and a 10-King. Then the dealer could have an ace OR a 10-King but not both. OR the dealer may not have either one of those two cards. Adding up all of these probabilities gives us:
Probability that exactly one person has blackjack out of two: 9.3% The probability of both having a blackjack is simply (16/52)*(4/51)2(15/50)*(3/49)*2 = .18%
So the probability of neither having a blackjack is 1 -(9.3% + .18%) = 90.5%
Alas, no one has come forward to solve this one so far. Probability questions can be tricky.
I hope you enjoyed that problem. Here is another:
Find the sum of all integers (whole numbers) greater than twenty and less than one thousand whose number base five representation consists of all identical digits. Express your answer for the sum as a base ten numeral. (HINT: Recall
base-5 means that only the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 are used).
Remember all answers should be submitted to Andrew Starzynski or Brian Gleichauf Enjoy!
-Coach Starzynski
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high school news
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around the blocks
•9th Grade Main Lesson: Physics — Thermodynamics with Mr. Gleichauf
Art Block: Block Printing with Mr. Dozier
•10th Grade Main Lesson: US Government & the Constitution with Mr. Trevillion
Art Block: Sculpture with Mrs. Vig
•11th Grade Main Lesson: Astronomy with Mr. Kotz
Art Block: Stonecarving with Mr. Matthiessen
•12th Grade Main Lesson: History through Architecture with Mr. Matthiessen
Art Block: Drama with Ms. Everhart
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errata correction
Last week’s article on the 26th annual Artistic Discovery congressional art competition inadvertently omitted the name of Rosanna Stewart (12) as one of the winners from the 9th Congressional District. Our apologies to Rosie and her family!
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alumni news
Mauricio Vaca (CWSHS Class of 2002) received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan last weekend with a double major in Political Science and History. Congratulations, Mauricio!
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community announcements
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teacher toasting
All are welcome to attend the Arcturus Rudolf Steiner Teacher Training graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 19th at the Esperanza School (520 N Marshfield Ave). This year’s list of graduates includes:
•Christina Assirati
•Sharon Bowman
•Jean Paul Coffey
•Sylvie Desouches
•Larry Pavia
•Kelly Riner
•Lauri Sullivan
•Amy Tezak
Festivities will begin at 10am with a presentation of artistic work (singing, recorder, eurythmy). The graduation ceremony will take place after lunch at 1pm and is expected to run 60-90 minutes. Student paintings, metal work, stone sculptures, handwork and drawings will be on display throughout the day. The Esperanza School has a nice, large enclosed patio and grassy area where children can run around and play during the lunch period. Congratulations to all!
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women’s writing workshop
Mothers' Day is coming, Moms, and what better time to remember to nourish ourselves! Writing is one of the most accessible and powerful tools at our fingertips for carving out a space for deeper meaning, richness and vision. Join CWS mom Saralina Kamholtz-Roberts for a workshop devoted to inspiring personal renewal on Saturday, May 19th from 2-4pm at the Heartwood Center in Evanston. All are welcome, but advance registration is required. Registration fee is $40. Contact Saralina at 312.933.0321 or email Saralina Kamholtz-Roberts to register. Happy Mothers' Day!
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rainforest experience
Come hear 'Amazon' John Easterling, veteran rainforest explorer, health educator and visionary,world leader in Rainforest preservation reveal the 5 Undeniable Truths that make the Rainforest a centerpiece for a healthy future and why 2007 is a critical year. Learn how the Amazon Herb Company is creating a positive future for the Rainforest, the 'lungs of our planet'. Free samples of healthy chocolate, rainforest teas, pure camu, natural skin care, concentrated nutrition. This event takes place this Saturday, May 5th, from 1:00-3:00pm+ at the Hilton Garden O'Hare in Des Plaines. Registration and Herb Bar open 12:30pm. Call Vivien at 224.628.8384 for more information or to reserve your place at this free event!
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classified ads
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Lake Shore Day Camp! Camp runs Monday-Friday from 9am-2pm June 18-June 29 in Evanston. For incoming 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders. $180. For more information call 847.208.1358 or Lake Shore Day Camp.
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Do you have goals or concerns for your child or family? EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) may help you achieve your dreams! I am a Waldorf inspired therapist and friend of some at CWS. Trained in EMDR since 1993, I have treated many for 1-3 sessions for issues related to learning differently, “detoxing” from public school or society, “carrying” spiritual or emotional issues from past generations, divorce, and developing community. Summer is the perfect time to “get your house in order”. Call 847.361.2727 for appointment. Blessings on the journey! Leah Schaut LCSW.
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Apt for Rent: Top 2nd Floor, 2BR with hardwood floors, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, walk-in pantry, dishwasher, walk-in closets, decorative fireplace, woodwork throughout. Enclosed porch, patio, huge yard, laundry in buidling. Bernard and Grace. Walk to Blue Line and Metra. Available 5⁄1. Call 773.267.4530.
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Open House: Sunday, May 6th 1-4pm. 4544 N Springfield Ave. 4BR, 2 bath on 35×125 lot. Hardwood floors, stained glass, pantry, 9’ ceilings with glass block windows. New thermal-paned windows throughout, upgraded electric. Upstairs family room, full basement; new 20×30 insulated garage. Beautiful garden with swingset, sandbox and 2 mature cherry trees. $389,000. Phone 773.509.1129.
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Summer Art & Music Camp: Shelley Davis, Waldorf parent and art teacher for 24 years, together with fellow
music teacher, Cori Hopkins, will be holding a Summer Arts & Music Camp from July 9-20 for kids 7-13. Children will learn beginning guitar, drums and singing as well as create mosaics, puppets and learn painting, drawing and myriad of other creative exploits. Classes run from 9am-12:30pm. Contact Shelley at 773.338.8405 or email Shelley Davis.
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One of the Gracious Ladies on Lunt Seeks Your Attention: Victorian poised on huge parcel of land in sought-after Westridge. Three BR, 2 bath, detached 2 car garage, 2 front porches. Proudly boasts newer windows, hardwood floors, remodeled upper bath, proximity to Metra, bus lines and shopping. Offered at $539,000. Contact Mary Ann Dooley 847.425.3862 or email Mary Ann Dooley.
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food for thought
When we look into the long avenue of the future, and see the good there is for each one of us to do, we realize, after all, what a beautiful thing it is to work, and to live, and to be happy.
-Robert Louis Stevenson
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Four Seasons Shop
School Store
Store Hours
Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays, Fridays
8: 00am-: 00pm
Closed Saturdays,
Sundays & Mondays
Crafts, art supplies, gift items, silks, books, baby care, school supplies and much more…
773.828.8800
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We occasionally experience outages to our phone system. Please note the following back-up number that you can use to contact the Chicago Waldorf School in the event that the main switchboard is down: 773.225.8069.
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