Waldorf Weekly 9/19
- Paula Gerhardt
- 4 days ago
- 6 min read
SEPTEMBER
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)
Welcome Cat Toth to our faculty!
We have a new Community Development Director, starting on Monday, September 22. Cat Toth is a Rose Blossom parent and has been in the CWS community since 2021. She has most recently been a health care administrator and brings to this position a background in communications, event coordination, marketing, and nonprofit collaboration. She has experience supporting mission-aligned organizations, like Green Umbrella and the Women’s Health Initiatives Foundation, where she served on the board. We are so happy to have her. This position in our school seeks to engage all people. She will find herself working with the board, faculty, and families, past and present, to promote our mission for our continuing growth. Please give Cat a warm CWS welcome!
Welcome back, Class of 2026!
Our seniors are back from their trip to the Coast of Maine! Last week was filled with lots of hard work, fun, self-discovery, stunning views and new friends. Our 12th graders participated in challenging marine biology labs, tidepool exploration, ecological study and poetry and watercolor/colored pencil workshops. The trip was a rich, hands-on experience of living and learning outdoors, making new friends, deepening class relationships, and reflecting on the future while surrounded by the rugged beauty and vitality of the Maine coast. We were so fortunate to be able to share this week with the Gathering Waters School, Chicago Waldorf School, The Rudolf Steiner School of New York and the Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor. Our 12th graders return with lots of experiences, memories, learnings and maybe a few bags still to unpack. We encourage the Waldorf community to ask questions and learn more about this transformative experience. The 12th graders will be around in the coming weeks to share about their experiences with the grade school. Be on the lookout for the display of their stunning watercolor paintings!
✨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.
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!
CWS 1st Annual Chili Cookoff!
Save the date - CWS Walkathon!
GRADES AND HIGH SCHOOL:
This will take place on Tuesday, October 28th. All students in Grades 1-12 will participate in a pep rally at 1:15pm (hosted by our brand new Spirit Squad!) and will then embark on the walking/running route at 1:30pm to meet class (and individual) mile/step goals. Sunrise Kindergarten will participate in a mini-lap inside the bowl. Students are invited to bring their Halloween costumes to school on Tuesday, October 28th and change into them for the pep rally and Walk-a-thon! EARLY CHILDHOOD:
We encourage you to bring your children at 1:15pm and join the fun by participating in a mini-lap inside the bowl!
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A form with a QR code will be given to every student. Students can go to their families, friends and neighbors and ask for pledges. Pledges can be donated by donating to the student’s team (GiveButter.com/CWS).
Families are encouraged to enjoy dinner at Chipotle on Wooster after the event (4pm-8pm). Mention that you are with CWS, and Chipotle will donate 25% of the proceeds to CWS!
This is an exciting opportunity to build school spirit; it is also an important way for students and families to help raise essential funds for CWS.
Class Goal: $3,000
All classes who reach 100% class participation will enjoy a pizza party for lunch on Monday, November 3rd.
All classes who reach the class goal of $3,000 will enjoy a sweet treat with their lunch on Monday, November 3rd.
The class to reach their class goal of $3,000 first will get to Dunk-a-Teacher in the Dunk Booth before we walk!
CWS relies on community support to fulfill our mission. Donations to the CWS Walk-a-Thon are tax deductible and help meet our areas of greatest need including teacher support and training and building maintenance and repair. Thank you for your support and good luck, Teams!
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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