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Waldorf Weekly 3/29

March 29, 2024

IMPORTANT DATES

April

4/8 - 4/12: Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)

Ms. Mona's Spring Break Camp

4/8 - 4/18: Senior Trip

4/16: PA Meeting, 6:00pm

4/17: Parent Ed Event, 6:00-8:00pm

4/19: Community Singing, 8:30am (Location TBD)

Grade 6-8 Spring Dance, 4:30pm

4/20: Foundation Studies, 10:00am

4/20: Sustainable Mariemont Volunteer Opportunity, 9am

4/25-26: Grade 7 Renaissance Faire

4/26: Community Singing, 8:30am (Location TBD)

4/27: High School Prom

CWS New School Day Time For Next School Year

Preparations for the 2024-2025 school year are already in full swing. As we look to next year,

we want to inform parents that we have made some adjustments to the school day time.

The school day for all students will begin at 8:30 am each day. The school day will end at 3:15pm for Preschool-Grade 8 and 3:30 pm for High School grades. See the specifics below:

Official School Day Time:

2024-2025 School Year

8:30 am-12:00 pm (Preschool & Kindergarten)
8:30 am-3:15 pm (Grades 1-8)
8:30 am-3:30 pm (High School)

New Arrival Time Window:

8:00-8:30 am Arrival Window:

Preschool Park & Walk to Preschool Play Yard
Kindergarten, Grades 1-3 Carline Drop-off Outdoor Arrival
Grades 4-12 Carline Drop-off at designated areas

8:30 am School Day Starts

Students are Tardy if arriving after 8:30 am

New Dismissal Time Window:

Class	Dismissal Window
Preschool & Kindergarten Dismiss	11:45-12:00 pm
Preschool & Kindergarten students who stay for Early Care Dismiss	2:45-3:00 pm
Grades 1-3	3:00-3:30 pm
Grades 4-8 Dismiss	3:15-3:30 pm
Grades 9-12 Dismiss	3:30 pm

New Aftercare Hours:

3:15-5:30 pm Aftercare

As we get closer to the exciting Back-To-School season, we will communicate more details and specifics about Arrival and Dismissal instructions for parents. In the meantime, we wanted you to know, in advance, about the change in the School Day Time for next school year.

Mark Your Calendars for May Day — Friday, May 3rd!

It is with great joy that we invite you to join us in celebrating our May Festival on Friday, May 3rd. May Day has been celebrated for centuries to herald the arrival of summer, and we are thrilled to be able to enjoy this festival as a community.

All school celebrations take place at Ann Becker Park, which is just a short distance from school. Times are as follows:

9-11am: NatureTots, Preschool, and Kindergarten

1:30pm: Grades 1-12

Please arrive at Ann Becker Park a few minutes before your child's celebration is set to begin. This event is weather permitting. In the case of inclement weather, a text will be sent out in advance of the event. Our current rain date is Tuesday, May 7th (again, weather permitting).

More details will be sent in the coming weeks, but please mark your calendars now and plan to attend! Class teachers typically ask parents for donations of crown-making supplies — ivy, vinca, ribbon, and flowers — so consider harvesting some greenery or flowers from your garden or plan to pick up a bouquet. Parent volunteers are also needed for crown-making on Friday, May 3rd from X-Xam.

New Spring Spiritwear!

We Have Ukeleles — and a Violin! — for Sale!

Thanks to Antonio Violins, who generously donated a large number of instruments to our Spring Benefit silent auction, we have a number of ukeleles for purchase to benefit CWS! these ukeleles (and one violin!) are listed on our auction website as Buy Now items for very reasonable prices. Or, make a donation offer by emailing bmcdaniel@cinciwaldorf.org.

A big thank you to Antonio Violins for helping us raise money to support our school!!

Shop Now!

Let Sound Move You: There Are Still Spots for Sarah Kimball's Spring Adult Eurythmy Series

Eurythmy has incredible benefits for adults and children alike! So, treat yourself to a 4-part spring movement series with the incredible Sarah Kimble — and "Let Sound Move You" on a path toward greater well-being! (Plus, experience for yourself what this eurythmy thing is all about 😂).

Learn More

Parent Ed. Creating Rhythm & Joy from Birth to 6 Years

Time & Location

Apr 17, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Cincinnati Waldorf School

RSVP

Find Your Lost Items in the Lost and Found!!!

Is your child missing a coat or a hat? Chances are its in the lost and found.

Remembering Maggie Kelley

Click HERE to read more about the life of Ms. Maggie Kelley, long time member of our Cincinnati Waldorf School community and the Anthroposophical Society.

Announcement from Rose Hill Farm:

Please halt your orders from Rose Hill Farm temporarily due to low inventory. They are planting new spring crops, so get excited for some yummy fresh veggies in the coming weeks!

Sign Up for Spring Break Camp with Ms. Mona

Spots are filling up fast, so be to sure to sign up soon for Ms. Mona's Spring Break Camp!

CWS is Hiring!

High School Science & Math Teacher

Math Specialist ~ Grades 1-12

Eurythmy Pianist

Please click the links above for job descriptions.

If you are interested, please submit a cover letter and resume listing background, training, experience, and three references. Please call or email Susan Gray, Administrative Director, at 513-541-0220 or sgray@cinciwaldorf.org

Adult Eurythmy with former CWS Faculty Connie Michael

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of the Eurythmy class, the movement with its richness of language and verse has been life giving. Connie is an excellent teacher, sharing her depth and beauty in this art form of Eurythmy.'' -Kare Egan

Support the PA's Spring Flower Power Fundraiser!

Spring is coming... spring is coming... flowers are coming too... roses, lilies, daffodillies, little crocuses too 🎶

Time to get those spring flower orders in so that your yard will be blooming and beautiful when spring arrives!

Plus, 50% of your order goes directly to the CWS Parent Association. Gifts to the PA support faculty appreciation, community events, facilities improvements, teacher training, and more!

Order Now!

Nature's Haven Summer Camp with Sarah Hammond & Saren Wozniak!

Explore nature with us this summer! Each day will be spent outdoors engaging in free play, focused exploration, Waldorf-inspired circle, and listening to nature stories. Camp will be based at CWS, but we will spend most of our time at Dogwood Nature Trail across the street. Feel free to invite friends and family who are not Waldorf students!