Waldorf Weekly 9/12
- Paula Gerhardt
- Sep 12
- 5 min read
Updated: Sep 14
SEPTEMBER
9/16 - Start of new dismissal process (see below for more information) 9/16 - PA Meeting at 8:45am - Community Room
9/17 & 18 - Picture Day(s)
9/19 - New Parent Social
9/26 - Michaelmas & Second Grade Play 9/27 - High School Families Community Gathering
9/29 - Records Day (NO SCHOOL)
OCTOBER
10/09 - Fifth Grade Play
10/24 - Middle School Halloween Dance (Grades 6, 7 & 8)
10/28 - CWS Walkathon!
10/29 - 10/31 - Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL)
Senior Class in Maine!
The CWS Class of 2026 is enjoying long days of tide pool exploration, learning about the creatures of the sea in the historic kelp shed, and fun in the ocean!
✨Magic Meadow has a new location AND new items!
CWS spirit wear and accessories have moved from the front entryway to the shelves in Mr. Simpson’s admin office, just to the left inside the main office!
Dexter says his door is always open and he means it!
Stop in to have a chat with Dexter and, while you’re there, support our school and show your spirit by purchasing CWS t-shirts, hoodies, tote-bags, travel mugs, and more.
NEW THIS YEAR: ORIGINAL TIE DYE T-SHIRT DESIGNS AND COLORS!
Ms. Nicole and Ms. Jennifer were so excited to model them for you that they needed to climb a tree!!
Who doesn’t want to rock the spirit wear like these two do? Please stop in anytime to the Magic Meadow store and purchase spirit wear for you and your children.
Purchase onsite using credit card or Apple Pay with our store’s QR code, or pay by check/cash in the main office.
Original 2025 Michaelmas t-shirts are coming soon!
Community Singing - Every Friday from 8:30-9:30!
Families and friends of CWS students are invited to join choral music teacher Adam Petersen on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 AM in the CWS Community Room for Community Singing! This is a wonderful opportunity to cultivate our community, to make new connections, and to share in the songs of our school's festivals and our students' curriculum. No musical experience is necessary.
The Community Room is just beyond the office at the front of the school. Little ones are welcome, with space to roam and play.
If you'd like to get a jump start on learning songs - or just enjoy singing these songs with your your family - check out our CWS Community Singing recordings here.
CWS offers lots of clubs for after-school activities! Check them out:
Craft Guild!
Friday mornings at 9:30am - Children welcome. For questions and to be added to the craft guild email thread, please contact Kateri at katerisparrow@gmail.com.
New Parent Coffee Social - Friday, September 19th
Everybody's Dance!
All are welcome to join us for Everybody's Dance on Saturday, September 20th from 6-8pm at the CWS Gym! We do easy, high-spirited dances from Europe and America in an open, family-friendly environment. All ages, genders, and orientations warmly welcome, and no experience necessary! Live music will be provided by The Sweet Corn String Band, and Hazel Jodock, will teach and prompt the dances. For everyone's maximum enjoyment, we ask that all children under 13 be accompanied by an adult. Suggested donation: $10 for adults, $5 for children. Your support is greatly appreciated! Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes, and bring a water bottle!
If you can't make it this time, join us Oct. 18th for the next one.
Questions? email hazel.jodock@gmail.com or EverybodysDanceCincy@gmail.com
High School Families Community Gathering!
Dismissal Changes
We are adding a new process to make our school dismissal smoother! On Monday (9/15), your learner will come home with two car tags. Please keep one in your vehicle. Then, display the car tag(s) for your child(ten) when you arrive to pick up. You will not need a phone app (or even a phone). Bar codes will be scanned as you enter the parking lot, notifying the teachers to ready the student to come to the car line. You may park or enter the car line to receive your child after scanning
This new process will start on Tuesday, September 16. Please remember your tags!
Picture Day!
Picture Days are September 17th and 18th. Information about order photos will be sent home with your student and is linked below.
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Picture Schedule:
Wednesday:
Sweet Pea Preschool- 8:45 a.m
Woodland Preschool- 9:00 a.m
Willow Tree Kindergarten- 9:20 a.m
1st Grade- 9:40
2nd Grade- 10:00
3rd Grade-10:30
4th Grade- 11:00
5th Grade- 11:20
1st Grade Readiness (Sunrise)- 11:50
Thursday:
Oaktree Kindergarten- 8:30 Rose Blossom Kindergarten- 8:45
Woodland Preschool 2 day students-9:00
Sweet Pea Preschool 2 day students-9:20
6th Grade-9:45
7th Grade-10:00
8th Grade- 10:15
High School 10:25-11:00
Save the date - CWS Walkathon!
More details coming soon!
Join Us for Michaelmas Friday, September 26th
We welcome our community to attend our Michaelmas celebration for the Grades (1-12) on the afternoon of Friday, September 26th from 1-3pm. This celebration includes our beloved Michaelmas play, performed by Grades 2 & 4, as well as other class sharings.
Our Michaelmas play and sharings will begin promptly at 1 PM, so please arrive a few minutes in advance to get settled. The performances will take place in the Bowl (grassy area next to the school). Please bring your own chairs or blanket. Grandparents and other close friends or family members are welcome to attend.
Guests are also invited to stay and partake of our Michaelmas feast, which will include dragon bread and honey butter, apples, and veggies.
Not sure what Michaelmas is? Check out this blog post, which explains more.
Want to learn our school's Michaelmas songs? The CWS Community Singers have recorded many favorites here. Singing along with your kiddos in the car or at home can be super fun!
ATTN: Sign Up to Bring Bread for Our Michaelmas Feast!
Do you love to bake bread or have a favorite bakery? Consider signing up to bring bread for our Michaelmas feast! Bread - including bread shaped like the head of a dragon - is central to our celebration. Bread donations can be dropped in the front office on the morning of Michaelmas, Friday, September 26. Thank you in advance for your offerings!
No microwave available for student use.
There is no longer a microwave available for grades students. Hot foods need to be pre-heated at home and sent in a thermos.
Thank you!
Order School Lunch
If you're tired of packing lunch — or would just love for your child to have a hot, homemade meal instead — Chef Lex has got you covered. Chef Lex offers a healthy school lunch featuring organic, seasonal, local ingredients 5 days a week! Check the menu, and order here. Orders must be placed by 8am for lunch that day.
+Check Out Chef Lex's New Cafe Offerings
*For parents only.
New this school year ... Chef Lex will also be offering new cafe items for parents and faculty in the mornings! The menu features low caffeine drinks and health conscious, delicious food meant to sustain you throughout the day.
More information to come about ordering — but get excited about this delicious and convenient option for breakfast and/or a morning pick-me-up!
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