Friday, December 6, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES
December
12/7: Holiday Faire Sip & Shop, 6-8:30 (Adults Only)
12/7: Preschool Sibling Admission Day, 9-9:45am
Holiday Faire 10am-2pm
12/12-13: Wintergarden Grades 1-12
12/12 - HS and Grades 3, 6, 7, 8
12/13 - Grades 1, 2, 4, 5
***Scroll down for complete schedule***
12/16: Wintergarden EC
12/19-1/5: Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)
Access the CWS Calendar here.
Highlights from the Week:
Parent Education Now Live!
Master Waldorf Teacher Margot Amrine recently explored the arc of the Waldorf curriculum and how it is designed to meet students in a uniquely intentional and impactful way. Watch now on YouTube. You can also listen HERE!
Busy, busy, busy Seniors! In Civics II they weighed the harder to recycle items being collected by grades 1-8 to take to Cincinnati’s Recycling and Reuse Center (the Hub). They are also working on costumes for their upcoming play, "The Complete Works of Williams Shakespeare: Abridged."
Did you miss the 5th grade play? You can watch it below!
Winter Garden Schedule
Parents are welcome to attend your child/ren's Winter Garden walk. Please meet in the CWS Community Room, and you will be ushered into the gymnasium from there. In order to maintain the reverence of this event and to avoid the children feeling overly performative during their walk, please refrain from using cell phones. Drinks and light refreshments will be available in the Community Room if you'd like to arrive early or spend time in community after your child's Winter Garden walk.
We will also host a Community/Alumni Walk on the evening of Thursday, December 12th from 5:30-6:30 in the gym. CWS families are welcome to join us to walk the spiral together!
CWS Re-enrollment Happening Now
Re-enrollment taking place now until January 8th!
Why? Because our classes are very full (the Preschools, Kindergartens, and many grades are completely full), and re-enrolling our students in January gives us early and timely information about how many openings we will have for new students. Your $400 deposit ensures that we will hold your child's place at CWS for the 2025-26 school year.
How? Re-enrollment will take place online in your FACTS Family Portal.
When? Your 2025-26 enrollment contract is available now and is due no later than Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Contracts become binding on April 1, 2024.
You may be wondering....
Q: What will tuition be for next school year?
A: Tuition and student fees for 2025-26 have been determined by the CWS Board of Trustees and the information can be viewed at our website HERE.
Q: Is the deposit $400 per child, or per family?A: The $400 deposit is per child.
Q: Is my $400 deposit refundable?
A: Your $400 deposit will hold your child's place at CWS. It is not refundable, but is applied toward your 2025-26 tuition invoice as long as the deposit is paid by January 8, 2025. If paid after January 8th, it is a fee and is not applied to your tuition; we cannot guarantee that your child’s space will remain available without a signed contract and deposit.
Q: What if I have an EdChoice "low-income" designation by ODE?
A: If you already have a low-income designation by ODE, you are not required to pay the tuition deposit, but you still must sign your contract online in order to hold your child's place for the 2025-26 school year. All student fees will be due by June 1, 2025. New EdChoice applicants are required to pay the non-refundable deposit.
Q: What if I don’t currently have an Ohio EdChoice Scholarship, but would like to apply?
A: You are eligible to apply if you are a resident of Ohio and your child will be five years old by January 1st, 2026. Depending on where you live in Ohio, you may be eligible for the traditional EdChoice scholarship that is location-based. Otherwise you will need to apply for the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship, which is income-based. Please see the ODE website for details. If you think your child will be eligible for an EdChoice Scholarship next year, please contact Kate Kelley at kkelley@cinciwaldorf.org so that we can assist you through the application process in a timely manner. All new EdChoice applicants are still required to pay the $400 tuition deposit.
Q: What if I don’t qualify for EdChoice but need tuition assistance?
A: All K-12 families in Ohio qualify for EdChoice scholarships. Only families with preschool students, or families that do NOT live in Ohio, should apply for assistance through FACTS Grant & Aid - that application window opens December 1 and closes January 15. Ohio K-12 families needing additional assistance beyond the scholarship must first apply for or renew their EdChoice scholarship; income verification should then take place at the ODE website and additional assistance will be granted on a sliding scale as detailed in our Tuition Assistance Policy. Please contact Libby Rupp with any questions about tuition assistance at lrupp@cinciwaldorf.org.
Q: I see there is now a Full Day Kindergarten option. How can I enroll my child in this program?
A: Full day kindergarten is a first grade readiness program that is reserved for kindergarten students who will be five years old by June 1, 2025. Children in this program will have a full day of programming and will have the same arrival and dismissal times as the grade school. Late Care will still be available.
Q: What if my child is too young for Full Day Kindergarten but I can’t pick them up at noon?
A: After Care, including both early (noon-3pm) and late (3pm-5:30pm) care, will still be options for our preschoolers and half day kindergarten students.
Q: What if my student will be continuing on to our Waldorf High School?
A: For students re-enrolling from Grade 8 to Grade 9, follow the same steps and timeline as above. Please note that our Enrollment Director, Kate Kelley, will be in contact with you regarding any additional information needed for successful enrollment at the High School. Signing this contract is the necessary first step to move forward with admission into the High School.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact one of us with questions. We're happy to talk with you anytime!
Warmly,
Kate Kelley, Enrollment Director
Libby Rupp, Business Manager
CWS Sign-Up Parties Make Great Holiday Gifts!!!
'Tis the season for gift-giving, and CWS Sign-Up Parties could be the perfect gift for that special someone in your life!
We have a fun variety of sign-up parties available, and you can purchase spots online! Sign-Up Parties are a great way to have fun while building community and raising funds for CWS!
Sunday, Jan. 12th: Sourdough Baking Brunch Hosted by Amanda Broughton-Hobbs, Molly Sternberg, and Laura Goldwire
Sunday, Feb. 9th: Sip & Paint Ceramics Party Hosted by Casey Gries & Lauren Wulker
Saturday, Jan. 25th: Kombucha Making Party @ Fab Ferments(!) Hosted by Beth McDaniel & Dexter Simpson
Tuesday, March 11th: Tea & Tarot Shopping Night Hosted by Monmouth St. Mercantile (Wendy Braun & Tatum Davis)
Saturday, March 15th: Poker & Paint by Number Hosted by Leslie & Slocomb Reed
Sunday, May 18th: Fishing with the Jones Family Hosted by Rob & Maggie Jones
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
Have a Howlin' Good Time at Great Wolf Lodge!
This year, you have ONE MORE chance to have a splash with your Waldorf friends at Great Wolf Lodge: February Break! Check out the flyer 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:
CWS Parent Offering Special Rate for Families on Fall Fencing and Landscaping Services
Stephen Bell, CWS parent and owner of Simply Beautiful, wants to offer CWS families a special rate on fall fencing and landscaping services. Don't miss out!
CWS Alum Seeking Full-Time Childcare Position
Grace Rupp, CWS Alum and Licensed Music Therapist, is looking for a position as a nanny beginning in January or February of 2025. Grace is passionate about and highly skilled in working with children and has provided childcare to a number of CWS families who are eager to recommend her!
For references and additional information about Grace's experience and areas of specialization, please contact her via email at grace.rupp17@gmail.com, and via phone at: 513-497-9053.
Weekly Dance Classes at Homeadow with Katie Chal
CWS Parent Offering 50% Off New Client Haircuts at Hi-Lites Hair Salon in Blue Ash
CWS Parent Nichole Shinkos has a new spot at Hi-Lites Hair Salon in Blue Ash and is offering 50% off new client haircuts! Book your cut now to look and feel your best this holiday season — all while supporting a CWS community member!
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