Wednesday, December 18, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES
December
12/19-1/5: Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)
January
1/6 Back to School
1/10 Community Singing, 8:30-9:15am (Community Room)
1/17 MLK Assembly
Early Dismissal (12:30) NO AFTERCARE
No Preschool or Nature Tots
Community Singing, 8:30-9:15am (Community Room)
1/20 MLK Day - NO SCHOOL
Access the CWS Calendar here.
Highlights from the Week:
Ms. Schewe harnessed the power of her Christmas gift to lift her entire class!
Grade 4 kicked off their Zoology block with a visit from a Great Parks naturalist who brought beautiful bird specimens for them to study and draw!
Announcing New Parent & Child Programs - Baby Buds and Baby Blossoms!!!
CWS is excited to announce the addition of two Baby Classes to our popular Parent & Child program! Baby Buds - for infants 3-8 months of age and Baby Blossoms - for babies 8-14 months of age. All classes are led by our beloved and experienced early childhood educator, Miss Kyle.
We invite you to bring your baby to an hour-long class for a peaceful atmosphere of observation, deepening your understanding of your child’s intuitive progress through the developmental movement sequences of the first months of life. Parents or caregivers will learn lullabies and touching games to engage and soothe their babies and provide the opportunity to strengthen attachment. Watch the wisdom of the human being unfold before your eyes as the babies achieve their different milestones. Focus will be on cultivating well-being for all, providing a nurturing space where you and your baby can feel confident. Articles and discussion topics will explore methods of caregiving based upon respect for the infant (Emi Pikler/Magda Gerber’s R.I.E. philosophy) and Rudolf Steiner’s picture of the human being. Small groups of four or five families will help create a safe and trusting environment.
Spaces are still available for our first of three 6-week sessions beginning in January. Reserve your space today!
It's Here: 2025-2026 Year at a Glance!!!
Check out the Year-at-a-Glance calendar here!
Kick Off Planning for the Spring Benefit
Tuesday, January 7th @2pm
Do you love to party?! Join us to plan the Cincinnati Waldorf School's biggest bash of the year! We'll plan to meet in the CWS Enrollment Room. There are so many ways to help no matter how much time you have to give. So, come share your ideas and learn more about this event!
First Grade Winter Clothing Drive
Grade 1 is collecting itmes the week AFER break break to bring to a local organization, Impacting Tomorrow. Please review the items we have listed below Anything that you can collect over the break would be greatly appreciated and will help our donation multiply. We will have a basket outside of our classroom for drop offs when we return in January.
Thank you!
Snow Boots
Coats
Snow pants
Sweaters/Sweatshirts
Hats
Gloves
Parent Education: Don't Miss Margot Amrine Present on the 9 Year Change
Master Waldorf Teacher Margot Amrine recently offered a delightful exploration of the 9 year change. Watch now on YouTube. You can also listen HERE!
Re-Enrollment Now Open for the 2025-26 School Year!
Please take time now to complete your child(ren)'s re-enrollment for next year. The deadline to re-enroll is January 8, 2025, in order for your child's space in their class to be saved. All deposits received by that date will be applied to next year's tuition invoice.
To complete the online re-enrollment process, please log in to your CWS Family Portal. If you do not have a login, please follow the Instructions for Creating a Family Online Login listed below.
To access Family Portal:
Please go to the CWS Family Portal.
Select Parent Log In.
Type in your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, please click on the link provided.
After logging in, click on Apply/Enroll in the left menu.
Click on the Enrollment/Reenrollment link.
Our Online Enrollment system will open with a link to the enrollment packet for your student. The online process should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your information will be saved if you need to leave and come back later.
Instructions for Creating a Family Portal Login
Please go to the CWS Family Portal.
Please select Create New ParentsWeb Account.
Enter CWS-OH into the District Code field.
Enter in the Email field your email address you use for CWS.
Click the Create Account button.
You will receive an email from FACTS SIS Customer Support containing a link that will allow you to create your username and password. For security purposes the link will remain active for 6 hours.
Please click on the link. A Change/Create Password screen will open. You may use the default username provided, or create a new username. Then type in your desired password into the Password field and Confirm Field.
Click on the Save Username and/or Password button.
Close the window.
Log into Family Online as instructed above.
If you have any questions about the process, please contact us via email or at 513-541-0220.
Sincerely,
Libby Rupp
Business Manager
Kate Kelley
Enrollment Director
January Sign-Up Parties: Get Your Spot Now!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12th
11 AM-1 PM
WITH AMANDA, MOLLY, & LAURA
$50/TICKET (10 TICKETS) ADULTS ONLY
Join us for a sourdough party! You will get a starter and learn how to feed and maintain it. We will walk you through how to make your first artisanal loaf to take home and bake. A light brunch and drinks will be provided. Bring your own bowl!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25th
1PM-3PM @ the FAB FERMENTS TASTING ROOM!!!!!
WITH BETH MCDANIEL & DEXTER SIMPSON
$35/TICKET ADULTS ONLY
***BREAKING NEWS!! The fabulous brewers at FAB FERMENTS will be hosting us for our kombucha making party at their tasting room.
Join Beth & Dexter to learn the art of making and bottling and/or kegging your own kombucha! Participants receive a glass brewing vessel, SCOBY and starter, jar cover, and brewing instructions. Leave ready to make your own brew and be enlivened by this bubbly wonder! Enjoy some FAB Ferments kombucha, and meet Master Brewers Jess & Jordan!!!
LAST CHANCE!!! Book Your Stay to Have a Howlin' Good Time at Great Wolf Lodge!
This year, you have ONE MORE chance to have a splash with your Waldorf friends at Great Wolf Lodge: February Break! Check out the flyer below for deals, dates, and details!
**We receive a FREE room to auction for every 20 rooms we book, so it's a win-win!
Community News:
Cats for Adoption - In Need of a New Home
As many of you know, Ms. Bari's sister passed away recently. She left behind two adorable four-year-old cats. They are litter mates and are very attached to one another. They sleep with their arms around each other and need to stay together. The preference would be for households with children old enough to be gentle in their handling and care. If you are interested and want to meet them, please reach out to Ms. Bari: bmairose@cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org.
CWS Parent Offering Special Rate for Families on Fall Fencing and Landscaping Services
Stephen Bell, CWS parent and owner of Simply Beautiful, wants to offer CWS families a special rate on fall fencing and landscaping services. Don't miss out!
Weekly Dance Classes at Homeadow with Katie Chal
CWS Parent Offering 50% Off New Client Haircuts at Hi-Lites Hair Salon in Blue Ash
CWS Parent Nichole Shinkos has a new spot at Hi-Lites Hair Salon in Blue Ash and is offering 50% off new client haircuts! Book your cut now to look and feel your best this holiday season — all while supporting a CWS community member!
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