Friday, September 13, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES
September
9/17: School Pictures (see below for more details!)
9/19: School Pictures (see below for more details!)
9/20: Community Singing, 8:30am (Community Room)
Craft Guild, 9:30am (Community Room)
9/27: Michaelmas, Grades Celebration 1-3pm
9/30: Records Day - NO SCHOOL
Access the CWS Calendar here.
Highlights from the Week:
Welcome Back 8th Grade! The 8th grade returned from their week-long adventure to the Southern Appalachian mountains of North Carolina where they learned skills like fire-making, plant foraging and identification, primitive pottery making, and so so much more! (Look for a blog post about this trip coming soon!)
Here's a little glimpse from the seniors' trip to Maine — tide pooling! Be sure to welcome them back and ask about their trip when you see them around next week :)
Here's Ms. Schewe's 5th Grade class's rousing finale of "Yonder Come Day," a CWS favorite!
The high schoolers are doing jaw-dropping work in Ms. Manship's drawing class as they study the work of Renaissance masters 🤩
Front Office Twins! Aren't they SO cute 💕
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!
School Pictures Coming Soon!
Tuesday, September 17th
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th and 10th Grade
Rose Blossom Kindergarten
Sweet Pea Preschool(5day and 3 day students)
Woodland Preschool (5day and 3 day students)
Thursday, September 19th
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th and 12th Grade
Oak Tree Kindergarten
Sweet Pea Preschool (2day)
Woodland Preschool (2 day)
RETAKES: TBD
Do You Like to Craft? Come to Craft Guild!
Craft guild meet-up!
Fridays 9:30-11:30
Join us in the new Community Room!
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 1:15, 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. Thank you in advance for your offerings!
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!
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.
Coming soon ... Michaelmas t-shirts will be available here at school prior to our school Michaelmas celebration on September 27th. We'll let you know when they arrive!
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.
Community News:
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! 🙌
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