May Day

May Day has been celebrated for centuries to herald the arrival of spring, and we are thrilled to be able to enjoy this festival as a whole community once again.

This year’s May Festival will be a beautiful sharing of singing, dancing, and socializing. Flower crowns, woven ribbons, and the joys of spring will abound on this special occasion.

Here are a few things to know about this year’s May Festival:

• Location/Time: All May Day festivities will be held at Ann Becker Park (right around the corner from the school). NatureTots, preschool, and kindergarten classes will celebrate from 8:30-10.30. The celebration for grades 1-8 will begin at 1:30. Each grade will perform before students return to school for dismissal. The grades performance will begin promptly at 1:30, so please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before the event begins.
• Parking: There is limited parking available at Ann Becker Park. If you are able to leave those spots for those with limited mobility, that is appreciated! There is parking available within a few blocks of the park on Murray, Oak, Chestnut, and Beech Streets. There is also public parking in and around Mariemont Square if you are willing and able to walk a little further.
• Where to stand: During the performances, we ask that parents stand or sit around the outside of the ring of students. The classes will need access to the area around the May Pole for their performance, so families will need to stay on the perimeter. If you would like to sit, please bring a camp chair or blanket.
• Important Rule: Throughout the celebration, the playground equipment will be OFF LIMITS to CWS students. Please take an active role in enforcing this.
• Leaving the event: At the end of the performances, all students will return to school with their classes for a normal dismissal.

Thank you so much for your continued support of our school. If you have questions, please contact skimball@cinciwaldorf.org or your class teacher. We look forward to seeing you all for this exciting event!