Waldorf Weekly 5/17

May 17, 2024

IMPORTANT DATES

May

5/21: PA Meeting 6-7:30pm (Factory 52)

5/23: High School Graduation, 6-7:30pm

(The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum)

5/24: Last Day of School for Preschool & Kindergarten

5/27: Memorial Day - No School

5/28: 8th Grade Commencement

5/29: Grades 1-8 Field Day

Last Day of School (Noon Dismissal)

Congratulations to Our Foundation Studies Graduates!

Mona Agger [CWS Faculty], Stacy Gaston [CWS Parent], Nicole Graf & Tiffany Jackson [Faculty from the Waldorf-affiliated Juniper School in Columbus].

These participants have completed two years of intensive and enriching studies in anthroposophy, artistic work, and texts by Rudolf Steiner concerning Waldorf education and pedagogy. CWS is proud to honor their effort, knowing they will continue to be particularly valuable to the Waldorf movement.

Foundation Studies is an ongoing program, resuming in the fall, and all adults are invited to attend. For more information, please contact adampetersen@cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org.

Congratulations to Our High School Scholarship Recipients!

(Outstanding Performance in the Arts Scholarship recipient Elise Isaacs and 8th Grade Lead Teacher, Erin Spinney. Outstanding Citizenship Scholarship recipient Levi True not pictured.)

Congratulations to CWS 8th graders Elise Isaacs and Levi True who are the recipients of this year's Cincinnati Waldorf High School scholarships! Each scholarship award is worth $20,000 over the course of four years at the Cincinnati Waldorf High School.

Elise received this year's scholarship for Outstanding Performance in the Arts. Levi was awarded his scholarship for Outstanding Citizenship. The high school faculty are so excited to welcome Elise and Levi to the high school and can't wait to see what they will achieve.

Order Your CWS Yearbook Now!

Exciting news!!! CWS faculty members Jess Rowe, Paula Gerhardt, and KJ Gerhardt have been working hard on a whole school yearbook (Preschool - Grade 12). Your student/s are sure to LOVE this look back on a year filled with friendship, learning, and fun!

This year's yearbook is for sale on our website for $25. We will be accepting orders until May 30th, and orders will be available for you to pick at school in mid-June. You will receive an email when your book is ready. Don't miss this wonderful memento!

Click HERE to order your yearbook today!

Consider Linking Your Kroger Rewards to CWS and Earn Money for Our School!!!

From February 1st through April 30th

CWS had 108 households participate

and earned $453.96

To link your existing Kroger Rewards card, start HERE!

Faculty Appreciation Continues Next Week!

Faculty Appreciation Month continues next week with cookies and flowers! Thank you again for showing your love for CWS faculty this month ❤️

The Parent Association is also collecting notes of appreciation to hang up in the front hallway. Fill one out here, or stop by the front of the school to grab a paper copy to fill out!

Check Out New Spring Spirit Wear Styles!

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Explore Your Creativity with CWS Craft Guild on 5/19!

(Photo caption: Craft Guild's contribution to this year's Spring Benefit!)

Sunday May 19th

1 to 3pm 

Craft guild invites YOU to its final meet up of the year!  Were you never able to make it to a session but always wanted to? Now is the perfect time to meet with fellow creatives in the Waldorf community. This group welcomes adults and students of all ages to join in exploring and nourishing your creative energy. *Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.  

During this meet-up, we will be exploring group paintings and making nature mandalas in the garden. Feel free to express your creativity through food and bring something to share.

Stacey Gaston and Kateri Sparrow will co-host this event in Finneytown.

Please RSVP to katerisparrow@gmail.com for details!

Join the PA at the Factory 52 Gatherall at 6pm on 5/21!

Celebrate an amazing year for our CWS Parent Association by joining us for our last meeting of the year at the Factory 52 Gatherall from 6-7:30pm! Grab a bite, socialize, and enjoy the fabulous ambiance at Factory 52. All CWS parents are welcome — we'd love to se you there!

Support the PA's Spring Flower Power Fundraiser!

Spring is coming... spring is coming... flowers are coming too... roses, lilies, daffodillies, little crocuses too 🎶

Time to get those spring flower orders in so that your yard will be blooming and beautiful when spring arrives!

Plus, 50% of your order goes directly to the CWS Parent Association. Gifts to the PA support faculty appreciation, community events, facilities improvements, teacher training, and more!

Order Now!

Support Jodi & Ricky Harris's Cancer Fundraiser!

CWS community members Jodi & Ricky Harris are biking 1,000 miles to raise funds to end cancer and promote awareness about the importance of routine cancer screenings! Check out their Tour de Tush fundraising page to learn more, and consider making a donation to support their efforts.

Summer Music Camp Opportunity

Camp Encore/Coda, is an inspiring musical community unlike any other summer program in the country. Their non-competitive program, world-class faculty and range of camper interests creates a supportive, growth-oriented community. In just 3-weeks, your camper will develop new musical skills, make new friends and enjoy a screen-free summer in Maine! 

Ages range from rising 4th grade to rising 12th grade. There are multiple week options ranging from 2 to 6.5 weeks. Local music teacher/flautist Annie Darlin Gordon has worked at this camp for 5 summers (and also attended for 3 summers as a teenager!) and cannot recommend it enough. She is also offering a “Cincinnati community” discount code that she is happy to share with interested Waldorf families. 

For more information, or if you are interested in applying, please contact anniedgordon@gmail.com.

Hello gardeners! Do you still need plants for this year’s garden?

If so, consider reaching out to Lauren of Restorative Roots. Her plant starts are organically grown and ready for a new home. For a complete list of what’s available or to place an order, contact Lauren. Plants can be delivered to school next week. 

Email: wulker@gmail.com 

Phone: (513) 324-8959 

Example of plants still available: 

Veggies - tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, chard, fennel

Herbs - thyme, oregano, parsley, chamomile, sage, tulsi basil

Cut flowers - celosia, zinnia, snap dragon, strawflower, statice, ornamental grasses, gomphrena

Perennials -  black current, solidago, strawberry, bee balm, mountain mint, Echinops 

Nature's Haven Summer Camp with Sarah Hammond & Saren Wozniak!

Explore nature with us this summer! Each day will be spent outdoors engaging in free play, focused exploration, Waldorf-inspired circle, and listening to nature stories. Camp will be based at CWS, but we will spend most of our time at Dogwood Nature Trail across the street. Feel free to invite friends and family who are not Waldorf students! 

Dates: June 24th - August 2nd

Monday-Friday   8AM-1PM

Ages: Rising Kindergarten - Second Grade

$300 per week (or $250/ week if attending all 6 weeks) 

Register for camp HERE!

Sign Up for Ms. Mona's Summer Camp!

Hello gardeners! Do you still need plants for this year’s garden?

If so, consider reaching out to Lauren of Restorative Roots. Her plant starts are organically grown and ready for a new home. For a complete list of what’s available or to place an order contact Lauren. Plants can be delivered to school next week. 

Email: wulker@gmail.com 

Phone: (513) 324-8959 

Example of plants still available: 

Veggies - tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, chard, fennel

Herbs - thyme, oregano, parsley, chamomile, sage, tulsi basil

Cut flowers - celosia, zinnia, snap dragon, strawflower, statice, ornamental grasses, gomphrena

Perennials -  black current, solidago, strawberry, bee balm, mountain mint, Echinops 

Needing childcare this summer?

Why not hire Savannah JohnsonGrove!

Savannah is an experienced and conscientious babysitter who loves children. She has worked with many children ranging the ages of 0-14, in one-on-one settings and in group settings. As a former Waldorf student she enjoys being with children outside and letting children’s creativity flourish. Savannah believes that all children are unique and allow the child to lead in interaction and play, but that safety and boundaries are critical and will be upheld to ensure the family will feel comfortable and safe.

Please reach out with questions and inquiries at: (513)-426-0779.

Pre-visit/meeting: Free

Hourly rate: $17/hour

Additional child per hour: $1

Thank You to the Following Sponsors!

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