Waldorf Weekly 9/20

Friday, September 20, 2024

IMPORTANT DATES

September

9/21: Everybody's Dance (Folk Dancing) 6-8pm (CWS Gym, info below!)

9/27: Community Singing, 8:30am (CWS Community Room)

Craft Guild, 9:30am (CWS Community Room)

Michaelmas, Grades Celebration 1-3pm

9/30: Records Day - NO SCHOOL

Access the CWS Calendar here.

Highlights from the Week:

Welcome back Seniors, Ms. Holtz, and Ms. Kelley! Check back next week for more about their trip to Maine.

7th Grade at recess having too much fun!

3rd and 11th grade playing Roshambo Tag during Buddy Lunch

Check out our latest blog post to learn more about the 8th grade's "Inchanted Journey" to North Carolina!

Read the Blog Post

**Exciting News!

CWS PA Selected to Host a Premiere Screening of a New Documentary Film at Madtree Brewing 10/6 @ 6pm

The CWS Parent Association is thrilled to invite CWS parents to attend a premiere screening of the new documentary film Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition on Sunday, October 6, from 6-8 pm at MadTree Brewing (3301 Madison Rd. in Oakley). Please note that the screening itself is for adults only.

6pm: Doors Open

6:30pm: Welcome & Screening

7:45pm: Film Wrap-Up

Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition, the latest film in the award-winning Screenagers series, addresses many issues that elementary school-aged kids, parents, and educators are facing.

The film blends real-world examples and expert advice with the latest research and solutions for parents and educators, making it an essential watch for everyone looking to address and support mental wellbeing in the digital age.

The PA is grateful to MadTree Brewing for hosting this event, to Everyschool for partnering to provide support and resources for this event, and to Wait Until 8th for facilitating this screening opportunity.

This screening is FREE and open to the public, but please look for an email next week with a link to reserve your tickets as space is limited. We hope to see you there!

**Important School Safety Announcement:

Each year the State of Ohio requires all schools to update and submit to the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) an Emergency Operation Plan. This year the ODE has created the Safer Ohio School Tip Line (844-723-3764). All Ohio schools are required to share this information with parents, students and faculty. Information about the official ODE tip line can be found on page 41 of the Revised CWS Family Handbook (Sept. 2024 Version). Please review so that you are familiar. 

Additionally, students, faculty and parents can find a poster hanging in the CWS front office with the tip line phone number as well.

Please Check the Lost & Found

Items are piling up! If you see something familiar below, please have your child reclaim it!

Please Support the CWS Annual Fund Drive 💜

The CWS Annual Fund Drive is critical to the health and well-being of our school, so please show your love for CWS by participating at a level that is meaningful for you.

Check out our Annual Fund packet here.

Ready to make your family's Annual Fund gift? Donate now!

Ready to sign up for this year's Snap!Raise fundraiser? Get set up now!

This year, our Annual Fund competition will reward the first class to reach 100% participation in our Snap!Raise fundraiser. (Participation means creating a profile and uploading at least one email.) This fundraiser kicks off September 16th and runs until October 14th!

The prize for the grades and high school will be the coveted Pizza and Games Night with Mr. Thomas. 🍕 And new this year ... we have a sweet, special prize in the works for our Preschool and Kindergarten families, should one of those classes emerge as the victor! This way everyone can get in on the fun!

Please direct any questions to bmcdaniel@cinciwaldorf.org. Thank you for your support!

Join Us for Michaelmas Friday, September 27th at 1pm!

We welcome our community to attend our Michaelmas celebration for the Grades (1-12) on the afternoon of Friday, September 27th 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 1pm, 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. More detailed information was sent to CWS families in an email on 9/19! Please email bmcdaniel@cinciwaldorf.org with questions.

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: Michaelmas t-shirts will be for sale at our Magic Meadow Store beginning 9/24 and at the event on 9/27! There are two designs available:

Thank you again to Mr. Bustillo whose beautiful chalkboard drawing provided the design for second t-shirt design! ❤️

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. Thank you in advance for your offerings!

Sign Up Now!

Consider Hosting a Sign-Up Party for CWS!

Sign-Up Parties are a great way to raise funds — and build community — for the benefit of our school! Sign-Up Parties are also a great way to make friends and have FUN! Favorite sign-up parties in past years include:

• Paint & Sip Party (Adults Only)

• Fishing Party (Family Friendly)

• Medicinal/Edible Plant Walk (Family Friendly)

• Sourdough Bread Making (Adults Only)

• Kids Crafts (Origami, Silk dyeing)

  
  

Sign-Up Parties are hosted by CWS Faculty, Families, and Friends, and participants pay to participate based on the activity. This is how we raise funds and community!

We are currently gathering Sign-Up Parties to offer at Fall Fest. If you're interested in hosting something, please email Laura Goldwire at lgoldwire@cinciwaldorf.org.

Save the Date for Fall Fest @ OTR Stillhouse!

We also need some parent volunteers for Fall Fest, so please consider giving an hour of your time to help make this a fun, festive event!

Sign Up Now!

New Merch Available at the CWS Magic Meadow Store!

You asked, and we delivered! The tie-dye youth shirts are such a hit, and many adults wanted one in their size. We just received a delivery of adult sizes, and they're selling quickly. Stop by our pop-up store outside the main office and get yours today! You can pay by credit card or Apple Pay using the QR code in the main office or by cash/check. 

Get Your CWS Calendar!

You do not want to miss this beautiful wall calendar featuring art by CWS students in Grades 1-12! This stunning calendar takes you on a journey through the grades and our Waldorf curriculum. It also includes basic dates for this school year — first day, last day, parent teacher conferences, open houses, breaks, festivals, and more!

This calendar is being offered at accessible price points so that all families can have one to enjoy, but you can also use your purchase to support CWS fundraising efforts. CWS calendars can be picked up in the office or sent home with your student.

Order Your CWS Calendar Now!

Community News:

Everybody's Dance: Community Folk Dancing

Come join us this Saturday from 6-8pm for Everybody's Dance: Community Folk Dance for the Modern Era. We do easy, high-spirited dances from Europe and America in an open, family-friendly environment. All ages, genders, and orientations enthusiastically welcome!

Live music will be provided by Al and Alice White of The Berea Castoffs, and Hazel Jodock will teach and prompt the dances. For everyone's maximum enjoyment, we ask that all children be accompanied by a dancing adult. This first event is free of charge, but a donation jar will be available to support our future events. Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes, and bring a water bottle! Questions? Email hazel.jodock@gmail.com

Former CWS Faculty Members Open the Monmouth St. Mercantile!

Former CWHS faculty members Wendy Braun, aka the Keeper of Keys, and Tatum Davis, aka the Goddess of Goods, are delighted to introduce you to their whimsical store, Monmouth St. Mercantile!

At the Monmouth St. Mercantile, Wendy and Tatum curate products that promise to bring re-enchantment to your daily life. Enter a world of wonder and discover unique gifts and unparalleled treasures!

Store Hours: Wed - Fri  10am-3pm, Sat  10am-2pm

Organized and supported by North Avondale Neighborhood association (partial to full scholarships available). The SKY Kids program gives children the tools they need to thrive and meet life's challenges with a smile. Through breathing techniques, games, yoga, creative projects, problem-solving strategies, interactive processes and service projects.​Children learn tools and skills to:

•    Release stress and negative emotion

•    Boost concentration and memory

•    Build self-confidence

•    Handle peer pressure and bullying

•    Strengthen human values and social skills

Come sing for the joy of it. Join the Riverside Choir—a welcoming, intergenerational group singing folk and contemporary music together. No auditions or prior experience needed; just bring your enthusiasm. 

Inspired by WaldorfSings song-leader Meg Chittenden, The Riverside Choir is led by former Cincinnati Waldorf teacher, April Mann, who started singing in choir at age 3.

Meets Mondays, 7:00-8:15 PM, September 16th-November 25th, at The Carnegie Center in Columbia-Tusculum 45226. Early Bird pricing ends September 1st. For ages 9 and up; children must come with a singing adult. Easy parking available. Learn more here.

Do you need childcare? Consider Clara JohnsonGrove

"I am a caring and conscientious babysitter who loves children. I am a former Waldorf student who enjoys being with children outside and letting their creativity flourish. I believe all children are unique and allow the child to lead in interaction and play. That being said, I also feel that safety and boundaries are critical and am here to make the family feel comfortable."

Please reach out to Clara with any questions and inquiries at: (513)-693-8573.

Available: Monday-Thursday starting at 3:30, and weekends

Pre-visit/meeting: Free

Hourly rate: $17/hour

Additional child per hour: $1

Waldorf Alum & Former CWS Faculty Member Opens Storefront in Madisonville!

Some of you may remember Myles Zernik-Traxler, an alum of the San Francisco Waldorf School, who also served on our CWS Admin Team for several years. Myles recently started her own online business and now has a storefront on Plainville Road in Madisonville, just across from UDF.

Her brand, Hello Clio, made a splash across social media after Myles designed her Original Kindle Belt Bag. She has since designed a Kindle-friendly backpack and several other clever products. Her Madisonville store displays and sells all her merchandise, including fun t-shirts, hats, pins, stickers, and other great gifts for those who love to read! Her store is open 10-2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays or by appointment which can be booked at her website: www.shoptheclio.com.

Stop in and say hi to Myles and see how another Waldorf graduate has made their mark on the business world! 🙌