Friday, October 18, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES
October
10/19: Fall Fest @ OTR Stillhouse + BLINK 4-8pm
10/25: Community Singing (Community Rm. 8:30-9:15)
Craft Guild (Community Rm. 9:30-11:30)
Holiday Faire Planning Meeting, 2:30 (Community Room)
Dia De Los Muertos Celebration (Recess Bowl 3:30-5:00)
6-8th Grade Halloween Dance (Gym 6:30-8:30)
10/30-11/1: Parent Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL)
November
11/8: Community Singing (Community Rm. 8:30-9:15)
Craft Guild (Community Rm. 9:30-11:30)
Holiday Faire Planning Meeting, 2:30 (Community Room)
Lantern Walk, NatrueTots-Grade 2, 6pm
Access the CWS Calendar here.
Highlights from the Week:
Congratulations to Ms. Wang for completing the Chicago Marathon!! 🏅
After 14 weeks of training and running 260 miles in preparation, Ms. Wang broke her personal record with a time of 5:04:41. She says the experience has taught her that "Nothing is impossible if you are consistent, resilient, and persistent."
The 2nd grade visited Aullwood Audubon's Thomas Danbo exhibit!
Bravo to Ms. Gerhardt and the 6th grade for a wonderful production of "Winnie the Pooh"👏🏽
***LAST CHANCE!
Get Your Tickets for Fall Fest @ OTR Stillhouse!
Tickets are on sale now for Fall Fest! Come celebrate fall and have fun with friends at this CWS community-building and FUNdraising event! Enjoy music, face painting, balloon twisting, corn hole, and a kid-friendly craft.
Get first dibs on sign-up parties and buy your raffle tickets for a chance to win fun prizes. Some of this year's raffle prizes include:
CWS Ultimate Spirit Wear Bundle!
Belly Dancing Classes with CWS Lead Teacher Sonya Schewe!
Vegan Leather Purse & Gift Card to Monmouth St. Mercantile!
Ukulele & Private Lessons with Choral Music Teacher Adam Petersen!
Spa Basket!
More!
You can also enjoy food and drinks available for purchase from the Stillhouse + check out BLINK after the event!
FREE PARKING is available across and down the street from the Stillhouse:
VOLUNTEERS: We still need some parent volunteers for Fall Fest, so please consider giving an hour of your time to help make this a fun, festive event!
+Open Mic Opportunity
Have a poem, song, or story to share during Fall Fest? Step up to the mic from 6-8pm! Sign up here!
Attendance Announcement
**New!!!! For any attendance related communication, please email attendance@cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org.
Students in the Grades Are Invited to Dress Up 10/28
Students in Grades 1-8 are invited to dress up on Monday, Oct. 28th
Allowable costumes are (no exceptions):
-Pumpkin
-Cat
-Ghost
-Mummy
-Witches/Wizards/Warlocks
No masks
No overly scary items
No face paint
Save the Date for Lantern Walk: Friday, Nov. 8th @6pm
Families of children in NatureTots through 2nd Grade are invited to join us for Lantern Walk, a beloved tradition at the Cincinnati Waldorf School. Older siblings are welcome to attend, but parents should be prepared to supervise all children in attendance to preserve the reverent nature of this event. Full event details will be emailed to families soon.
It's helpful if families come prepared to sing during our walk! Fortunately, our Cincinnati Waldorf Singers have recorded our Lantern Walk songs so that you can listen and learn in advance of this event 🎶
Attention Parents: Prohibited Food Items
With an optimally healthy and whole school learning environment in mind, we want to remind parents and ask you to remind your students about some Not To Bring To School food items.
Students are NOT to bring the following to school:
Soda/Pop
Energy Drinks
Gum
Candy
Or other foods/drinks of the like
Thank you for your attention and assistance with this!!!
Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 30, 31 & Nov. 1
In Person Fall Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, October 30-Friday, November 1. Please check you email for Class Conference Signup links. You may receive a separate email from your class teacher regarding details about conferences or alternative meeting times.
Childcare for CWS enrolled students will be offered each day during your scheduled conference time. Please note, childcare will not be available for conference times offered by teachers outside of the school wide conference dates and times. Please sign up for childcare via THIS LINK and dress students for the weather (indoors/outdoors). Childcare times will be available on Wednesday 8:30-5:30, Thursday 8:30-2:30, Friday 8:30-3:30.
Student 1st trimester (High School 1st quarter) reports will be available to view, print or download to your devices on Sunday, October 27th after 9am. You will be able to access these by going to our website: https://www.cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org/ and logging into your FACTS family portal. Choose "student" on the left side bar > report card. If you have more than one student enrolled at CWS, you will be able to use the drop down arrow to choose between your students.
Make your Monday easy! Order dinner from Chef Lex.
You can order over the weekend and bring your containers to the front office on Monday morning.
"Chef Lexi’s Monday Meal Prep service is an absolute lifesaver for busy parents! Every Monday, she delivers a home cooked meal that is healthy, delicious, and perfectly portioned that we all rave about each week. From fresh, vibrant ingredients to creative dishes, each meal feels like a gourmet experience without the hassle of cooking. It's the perfect solution for busy parents who want to serve a healthy, home-cooked meal but don't always have the time. Highly recommend, we don’t miss a week!" ~ CWS Parent
Open Gym Basketball
Starting on Wednesday, October 30th, we will have open gym basketball at CWS. This is an opportunity to come to our gym and play some pickup basketball games and is open to all students in 7th, 8th and high school as well as parents, alumni and faculty. All skill levels are welcome. I encourage you to try it once to see if you enjoy it.
We have done this in the past and have had regular crowds of 10 to 16 players. We usually rotate players so everyone gets a rest.
We will start at 7pm and go until 8:30pm, but you may arrive and leave at any time. If there is a different evening that works better for you or your child, please let me know. If there are enough people that prefer a different night, we can change it. Feel free to reply to me or text me at 513-265-5100.
Thanks,
Joe Thomas
Save the Date for Dia de los Muertos!
Halloween Dance 10/25 for 6th, 7th, & 8th Grades
*** If any 6th-8th grade parents would like to help decorate, please reach out to
Mr. Manfredi by October 11th. ***
PA Holiday Faire Planning Meetings Fridays @2:30pm
Join the CWS Parent Association's Holiday Faire planning meetings every Friday at 2:30pm in the CWS Community Room! You can also join via Zoom link if you are not able to attend in person.
Holiday Faire is a beautiful tradition, filled with magic and wonder for our children and families. This event includes many beloved traditions, like Angel Room, Treasure Gnome, and Vendor Village. Families can enjoy fun, holiday themed activities, sweet treats, lunch, music, and more. Parent volunteers are essential to bringing this beautiful event to life, so please consider lending your time and talents to this year's Holiday Faire!
Two Chances to Have a Howlin' Good Time!
This year, you have TWO chances to have a splash with your Waldorf friends at Great Wolf Lodge: Thanksgiving Break and February Break! Check out the flyers 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:
End of Life Celebration for Bill Cordray
There will be a celebration of life for former CWS faculty member Bill Cordray at John Kinnemeyer's home on Saturday, Oct. 19th at 2pm (11115 Sand Run Rd Harrison Oh 45030). There will be music throughout the day, and the Comanches will play a set starting around 6pm. Details are still being finalized, and there will be more information in the near future. Any and all friends of Bill's are welcome.
Autumn Renewal Mother’s Retreat
Six spacious hours thoughtfully curated for the regular mother in the thick of it. Reclaim your sense of peace & step into your power. Indulge in self care + s p a c e.
With Meghan Metzger, Katie Chal, and Lauren Wulker
Saturday, October 19 2024
10:00am-4:00pm
Homemeadow Song Farm
For more information and to register click HERE.
Everybody's Dance: Folk Dancing
Come join Saturday, Nov. 16th, 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 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. Everyone's first time is free! After that, it's $10 per person at the door. Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes, and bring a water bottle! Questions? email hazel.jodock@gmail.com or EverybodysDanceCincy@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
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