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News from the Minnesota Waldorf SchoolMay 4, 2010
Spring Concert is May 7!  Dress for Success!

The annual ensemble, choral and recorder concert will be held on Friday May 7 in the Festival Hall.  All students grades three through eight participate in the concert as a part of the music curriculum.  Please plan to have your student arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. for instrument tuning and warm ups.  The concert will begin at 7:00.

We remind all students and parents of the dress code for participants:
 
Boys:  White shirt with collar (may be polo or dress shirt, short or long sleeved), tucked in. Black or dark colored pants (chinos or dress pants), worn at the waist. No shorts. Dark colored shoes if possible. 

Girls:   White blouse with collar, short or long sleeved, tucked in or with a finished bottom hem. Black or dark colored skirt or dress pants.  No prints or casual pants. Shoes with heels 2 inches or less. (Flats give the best posture for singing.)  

After last year's successful launch of the dress code, we have acquired a small closet of suitable clothing of various sizes (including a nice pair of boys' dress shoes) that we are happy to lend for the concert.  Students and/or parents may come to the music room to check out clothing on Tuesdays or Thursdays during lunch recess or after school from 3:15-3:30.

Please contact Ms. Dains or Ms. Pierce at home with any questions.  Thank you for your cooperation, and see you at the concert!
Yearbook Photos Needed
 
The 8th grade is looking for photos from class plays and class field trips.  They would like to represent every grade, so please turn your photos in asap (cds and/or pictures will be returned to you if you write your name on them).  There will be a box in the front entryway for collection.  Thank you!
Where is my Great Gathering Certificate?
 
Have you noticed that the Great Gathering certificates have not been mailed out with the online winnings?  We are in the process of streamlining our procedures.  All Great Gathering participants will be receiving information about the events from the host(ess) via email this year.  Questions?  Please contact Brock Christianson or Carole Anderson.  Thanks to everyone attending!
 
Great Gatherings Sign-up for Remaining Spots!

The remaining Great Gatherings sign-ups have been moved to the main entrance of the kindergarten cottage.  Take a moment to peruse all the fun events happening this year, and then contact Beth Amos to pay for your spots. The Great Gatherings will close on Friday, May 7th at the end of the school day.
7th Grade Garage Sale: Bring Us Your Treasures

Garage Sale Season is upon us!! If you've been spring cleaning (or want a reason to) the 7th grade is accepting donations for its ever popular Garage Sale Fundraiser! Smaller items can be left at the school. Look for the Drop Off sign. For large items contact Norma Peterson normapeterson@comcast.net or 651-779-9106. Donations will be accepted until May 18th. Sale will take place at Norma Peterson's home in Lake Elmo May 20, 21, and 22.

7th Grade Fundraising Reminders--

-- Strudel orders will be ready to pick up this Thursday afternoon (May 6th)!

-- Plant orders are due this Friday morning! Get your orders in for delivery May 12!
Register for Camp by May 17, 2010 for Best Rate! 
New This Summer--$50/week Sibling Discount!
 
MWS Day Camp 
June 12 - September 3, 2009
For Children entering Grades K-3
Ages: 5 to 8 years old (and younger children who are currently enrolled in our Pre-K program)
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
 
$175 per week/1st child pre-registered by May 17, 2010
$125 per week/per each additional child pre-registered by May 17, 2010
Daily Option: $35/day, $25/per each additional child pre-registered by May 17, 2010
Drop-In Option: $40/day

Join us for a summer of play and work, story and song, rest and movement as we experience and celebrate the bounty of the season!  Please complete your registration forms ASAP!   So that we can accurately gauge our staffing needs, we are offering the $125/$150 rates through May 17, 2010.  After that date, our weekly rates will increase by $25/week and our daily rate by $5/day.
 
Extended Daycare Available: $4-5/hour
Before Care: 8:00-8:30 am
After Care: 3:30-5:30 pm
$5/hour Drop-In
$4/hour if pre-registered
Adult Eurythmy with Claudia Fontana 
Meet at MWS Festival Hall
Tuesdays, April 20-May 18, 7-8pm
$75 for the five-session course

 
If interested, register in Amy Stephens' office. Walk-in registrants are also welcomed. Questions? Contact Ting Ting Cheng at 651/492-9107 or tinglcheng@gmail.com
Community News
 
The Parent Handwork Group will meet in the library during May. They will meet in the Early Childhood building again beginning on May 26th.
Alumni News
 
Do you have news to share about a Minnesota Waldorf School alum? We always love to hear about our graduates.
 
In This Issue
Yearbook Needs Photos
Great Gatherings
7th Grade Garage Sale
Summer Camp
Eurythmy Classes
Community News
Alumni News
Calendar of Events
Parent Council
School Store
Pizza Days
Parent Council
Upcoming Events
 

Tue May 4, 2010

4th Grade Field Trip:

Mill City Museum

 

8:30am Kindergarten May Day Festival

 

7pm 4th Grade Parent Meeting

 

7pm Adult Eurythmy Class

 

Wed May 5, 2010

8:30am Morning Circle for Parents

 

9am Parents' Handwork Group

 

6:30pm 1st Grade Parent Mtg.

 

Thu May 6, 2010

7pm 8th Grade Parent Mtg

 

Fri May 7, 2010

2:30pm Friday Gathering

 

7pm Spring Concert Gr. 3-8

 

 Sat May 8, 2010

10am 2nd Gr Parent Meeting
 

Tue May 11, 2010

7pm Adult Eurythmy Class

 

7pm Board Meeting

 

Wed May 12, 2010

5th Grade Pentathlon

 

8:30am Morning Circle for Parents

 

9am Parents' Handwork Group

 

Thu May 13, 2010

5th Grade Pentathlon

 

Fri May 14, 2010

5th Grade Pentathlon

 

8:30am K-EM/K-MLB Field Trip

 
 Visit our Google calendar for more dates and event details.
Friday Gatherings

On Friday afternoons
at 2:30 pm, grades 1-8
gather in the Festival Hall.
 
Students share songs, poems, and snippets of Main Lesson work.
 
 Parents, friends and extended family are welcome to attend.
Parent Council Meeting Dates
 
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Refreshments served.
 Tuesday, May 18
 
Contact: Ben Richards
Minnesota Waldorf School

Office: 651-487-6700
Fax: 651-487-6800
Aftercare:  
612-309-1663
Quick Links
School Store Hours
 
 Monday - Friday
8:30 to 9 am
and
3:15 to 3:45 pm
 
*NEW*
Wednesdays
 12-12:45 pm
Coffee & Tea Cart Hours

Monday - Friday
8:15 to 8:45 am
 
Fancy Coffee Drinks on Mondays! 
Ongoing
 Fundraisers
 
 Every little bit helps! Take a look at the list below and help us raise money for the school.  You may drop-off Box Tops, Milk Caps, Soup Labels & Ink Cartridges in the Parent Lounge anytime.
 
 
 ** The soup label must include a UPC code **
 
 
Lost & Found

The Lost and Found basket is located in the Parent Lounge (top of the lobby steps and to your right).
 
Your child's teacher also may maintain a classroom Lost & Found.
Items which are labeled with your child's name will be returned to your child or placed in his/her classroom Lost & Found.
 
PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING!
In the Parent Lounge,
 you will find:
 
A binder of Weekly Updates
 
A Parent Lending Library of Waldorf and parenting books
 
Publications of interest to our families
 
Brochures and Business Cards for childcare, music lessons, real estate, etc.
 
A bulletin board for community announcements and classfieds.
 
Children's books & toys for entertaining younger siblings.
Pizza Days

Pizza Days for this session are:
May 5
May 12
May 19
May 26
If you pay by the week, please have your order in by Monday at 8:30 am.
Parent Council Class Reps

K- Brenda
Sara Bowman
Amy O'Brien
Kelly Ponto Watrin
 
K-Eileen 
Amy Martel
Vaara Ostin
 
K-Mary Lou
Sasha Graybill-Pauling
 
1-Weick
Joann Warren
Kristina Herbst
 
2-Maier
Kristin Aitchison
 
3-Lloyd
Amanda & Frank Jakowich
 
4-Garcia
Amy Stephens
Molly Fernholtz
 
5-Kane
Mark Bensing
 
6-Riehle
Angela Skinner
 
7-Maier
Becky Debertin
 
8-Sibley
Vicki Dunlop