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| News from the Minnesota Waldorf School | August 3, 2010 |
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Summer in the South
The oriole sings in the greening grove
As if he were half-way waiting,
The rosebuds peep from their hoods of green,
Timid, and hesitating.
The rain comes down in a torrent sweep
And the nights smell warm and piney,
The garden thrives, but the tender shoots
Are yellow-green and tiny.
Then a flash of sun on a waiting hill,
Streams laugh that erst were quiet,
The sky smiles down with a dazzling blue
And the woods run mad with riot.
Paul Lawrence Dunbar |
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Carving Out Space for Science & Woodworking!
Phase II of our Capital Campaign was launched at the beginning of June. To date we have raised  almost $30,000 toward our $87,000 goal. Thank you to the Class of 2010 for its contribution of $1,000.
While we continue to raise these essential Capital funds, we have begun Phase II construction so that we can relocate our Administrative office to make space for a remodeled Science & Woodworking room by the beginning of the school year. We'll be posting more photos on the website soon. Your contribution will make a difference. To make a donation to the Capital Campaign, please download a donation form. |
Administration Update
We are pleased to announce the following personnel have joined the Administration Group:
Building Manager -- As of the end of June, Alex Weick is no longer our Building Manager. We thank Alex for his years of service to the school and wish him all the best for the future.
Craig Wenberg has been hired as our new Building Manager. Craig is the father of Collin who will be in 8th grade next year and Mac, Alumni Class of 2007. Craig has a degree in Plant Maintenance and 16 years of Building Management experience--we are very excited that he has joined us.
Admissions Director -- In addition to teaching Ensemble, Lauri Pierce will take over primary responsibility for Admissions. Brenda Haak will continue to support enrollment and will teach in our Kindergarten and Growing Together programs. Lauri has been our Admissions Director in the past and we are looking forward to her rejoining the Administrative team.
Student Services Coordinator -- The position of Student Services Coordinator will be shared between Vicki Dunlop and Amy Martel.
Vicki Dunlop is the mother of Connor who will be in 7th grade next year and Alexis, Alumni Class of 2010. Vicki has a degree in Computer Science, has worked in software development and also has vast Waldorf experience working at the Spring Hill School as a volunteer Office & Newsletter Coordinator and as the Parent Council Co-Chair.
Amy Martel is the mother of Amani who is in Miss Eileen's Kindergarten. You may recognize Amy from her role as the Kindergarten Traffic Monitor! In addition, she has extensive office experience and plenty of practical health experience from her years as an Acupuncturist!
Marketing Coordinator
Vicki Dunlop will also be working part-time as our Marketing Coordinator.
We are fortunate to have found such a strong group of staff members for our Administrative team.
The office is staffed Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. |
Did you Know?Canada Thistle stores so much energy in its root system that it can re-grow from root fragments only one-quarter of an inch long. Those root fragments can survive underground, without replenishment from photosynthesis, for 100 days. In addition, new plants can emerge from almost any place along the root system of another plant. It is truly an amazing plant! Anyone who has ever tried to clear an infestation of thistle will agree. You may recall noticing this spring what a glorious thistle infestation we had going in the front circle garden. It was truly impressive, an Eeyore heaven! In order to clear it for new plantings, however, we needed to take drastic action. We have covered the garden with a thick layer of black plastic, to cut off both water and photosynthesis to those roots. It is not pretty, but should allow us to clear the area without the use of toxic chemicals. Watch for more updates on the progress of our front circle garden as the school year begins! |
Advertise in the Pastel Pages
This year's Parent Directory will again include a "Pastel Pages" Business Resource section (printed on a different color paper so they are easy to find). If your business appeals to Waldorf families, or you would like to make your services known to our community, this is a great opportunity to connect with the MWS parents. Please contact Vicki Dunlop, marketing coordinator, with any questions at vicki.dunlop@gmail.com or 651-487-6700.
Download an ad reservation form.
Deadline is Friday, September 10, in order to get the Parent Directory to you in September.
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| Watch your mailbox for an important mailing the week of August 9, which will include the following:
Emergency Card
School Calendar
Guide for School Events
Dress Code
Class Lists
Zip Code List (for carpooling)
Extended Care Forms
Back-to-School Picnic Flyer (August 25)
Chaperone/Volunteer Form
Various Permission Forms
Health Forms (for new students)
A table will be set up at the school picnic for you to drop off your forms, or they can be mailed back to school. |
| New Dress Code
In order to help you with your back to school clothing shopping, here is a copy of our new MWS dress code.
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| Back to School Picnic
Join other MWS families for a potluck picnic, socializing and fun. Our Back to School Picnic is Wednesday, August 25th from 4:30 to 7pm. More details.
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State Fair Submissions Due Friday
Has your child made or written something at school that he/she would like submitted at the State Fair? MWS has a tradition of entering art and/or school projects at the State Fair. We've had many ribbon winners, and it's fun to see the talent of our students displayed at the State Fair for everyone to enjoy. Drop submissions off at school by this Friday, August 6. |
| Great Gatherings
The Frolic Great Gatherings are listed on the Upcoming Events sidebar, as well as our school google calendar. If you have any questions, please contact the gathering host.
Great Gathering Openings
Poetry WorkshopWe still have one or two openings for the Poetry Workshop, to be scheduled in September. Cost is $45, payable at the door. This event will be hosted by Tammy Wenberg, local poet/writer, MFA in writing and community faculty at MSU.Participants will be given writing prompts and suggestions for re-envisioning either the new work they create during the 3-hour session or work they've been pursuing on their own, which they bring to class. Some topics will include exploring the imagined moment, understanding the contract with the reader, writing from photographs and journals, and investigating poetic models as pathways to new work.
Participants will be given writing prompts and suggestions for re-envisioning either the new work they create during the 3-hour session or work they've been pursuing on their own, which they bring to class. Some topics will include exploring the imagined moment, understanding the contract with the reader, writing from photographs and journals, and investigating poetic models as pathways to new work.
Asian Dumpling Grazing Dinner
Room still available! Please join us for an evening of grazing on 8 courses of delicious Asian-style dumplings and appetizers, punctuated by an outstanding dessert course. This is a casual evening of eating elegant food and rolling up your sleeves (if you choose!) to learn to make delectable dumplings while enjoying wine, sake, or perhaps a martini. Participants will receive all recipes which can easily be duplicated at home.
Likely menu:
Five-spice mushroom ravioli in browned butter Crab rangoon with sweet chili sauce Asian BBQ ribs Salmon dumplings with cucumber relish Chicken satay with peanut sauce Hunanese shrimp dumplings with tangerine sauce Pan-fried shu mai in curry sauce Crepe Suzette torte with chocolate truffles
To be scheduled for September / October 2010, hosted by Janet Collins and Michelle Motto at Janet's home in Minneapolis.
$85 per person, adults only please.
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| Summer Gatherings - All Are Welcome
Invitation extended to grades families. The MWS kindergarten and first grade families are gathering weekly throughout the summer for casual play gatherings and they would like to extend a welcome to grades families too!
Saturdays at Central Park, June 12 - August 29 from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Drop in whenever you are available. Bring your own snacks and picnic lunch. Located in Roseville between Cty Rd B2 and C.
Wednesdays at Snail Lake (at the swimming beach), June 16 - August 26 from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Drop in whenever you are available. Bring your swimsuits, snacks and a picnic lunch. Located north on Rice, past 694, left on Hodgson Rd, left at Snail Lake Rd and left at Snail Lake Blvd.
Call Ben Richards for more information, 651-233-9098. |
Please Turn in Your 2010-11 Contracts
Signed contracts for the 2010-11 school year were due May 25. If you have not yet signed and returned your contract, please do so as soon as possible as we have begun to enroll new students |
Thank you!
The Minnesota Waldorf School and the 8th grade class of 2010 would like to thank everyone who attended our graduation ceremony. We hope you enjoyed it. We would especially like to thank the 7th grade families for providing and serving the delicious food and beverages and for decorating the space for a lovely celebration.
Where are our graduates headed?
Rees Burak-- Mahtomedi High School
Alexis Dunlop-- Bloomington High School
Ella Fackel-- St. Paul Central High School
Sarah Garcia-- St. Louis Park High School
Sonja Henrikssen-- St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists
Evan Hines-- Woodbury High School
Claire Howland-- Trinity High School
Kate Lacey-Gotz-- Visitation High School
Alice Loewenson-- St. Paul Central High School
Kali Mann-- St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists
Nyassa Meany-- Cretin Durham High School
Sam Ratte-- Oak-Land Junior High School
Allie Steffen-- Henry Sibley High School
Emmett Stein-- Academy for Sciences and Agriculture
Kylah Westerman-- Mounds View High School
Evan Yarrow-- Unknown |
Yearbook Payments
If you have not paid for your yearbook yet, please send your payment to Beth Amos at school. Thank you! |
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Positions Available for 2010-11
Lead Aftercare Coordinator
We have an opening for a part-time lead aftercare coordinator for the 2010-2011 school year. This position includes caring for students after school and preparing an afternoon snack. Aftercare is from 3:20pm to 5:45; Monday through Friday. Hourly rate is $15.
Assistant Aftercare Coordinator
We also have a position for a part-time aftercare assistant for the 2010-2011 school year with similar responsibilities as those described above. Hourly rate is $13.
Full job descriptions, application process and forms.
Applications will be accepted through August 16, 2010.
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You Can Still Register for Camp - Drop-ins Welcome!
Through September 3, 2010
For Children entering Grades K-4
Ages: 5 to 9 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
$125 per week/per each additional
Daily Option: $35/day, $25/per each additional
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!
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 |
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Upcoming Events
Sat Aug 7, 201012:30 - 4:30pmGreat Gathering:Casual Japanese Feast
Tues Aug 9, 2010
7:00 pm
Rescheduled TBA
Great Gathering:
Poetry Workshop
(spaces available)
Sat Aug 14, 2010
2 - 4:30pm
Great Gathering:
Pottery Class
Sat Aug 21, 2010
5 - 9pm
Great Gathering:
Mojita-Fajita Party
Wed Aug 25, 2010
4:30 - 7pm
All School Picnic
Wed Sep 8, 2010
First Day of Grades
Thurs Sep 9, 2010
First Day of Kindergarten
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Minnesota Waldorf School
Office: 651-487-6700
Fax: 651-487-6800
Aftercare:
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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 **
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Parent Council Meeting Dates
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Refreshments served.
Contact: Ben Richards
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In the Parent Lounge:
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. |
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