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| News from the Minnesota Waldorf School | September 21, 2010 |
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Michaelmas Festival for Grades 1 - 8: Friday, October 1st
Autumn brings a new feeling to the earth: the glorious colors and abundance of harvest give way to the more subtle and inward tones of winter. In our own lives, we experience that same turning inward as we ourselves move from the exuberant and outward-focused activities of the summer season into a more contemplative winter mood. While summer demands our physical energy, winter calls for inner strength. This is the strength we need to face our inner challenges, a strength that grows through the practice of courage, compassion and steadfastness.
At MWS, we celebrate this change of mood through our Michaelmas Festival. This festival includes a healthy dose of challenging outdoor work, play, theatre, and harvest food. In the grades, all of the students take part in a play, Saint George and the Dragon. The slaying of the dragon represents the struggle that we all face: the overcoming of our own personal 'dragons," e.g. fear, greed, thoughtlessness and apathy. In preparation for the Michaelmas festival, the first and eighth grade students make a great pot of soup, and the fourth graders bake a beautiful loaf of dragon bread. The festival begins with work time at 10:45, the Michaelmas play at 12:20, followed directly by 'the feast' and an all-grades game time. Families are welcome to join us!
1st and 8th Grade- on Thursday, September 30th: Send 2-3 individual items from the following list: onions, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, rutabagas, OR celery stalks, along with a cutting board and securely wrapped knife.
2nd and 6th Grade-Friday a.m.: Sliced Cheese, 3/4 pound or so.
3rd and 5th Grade- Friday a.m.: Send 1 pan of apple crisp. 11x13" pan or equivalent- Use your favorite recipe or get one from the front desk.
4th and 7th Grade- Friday a.m.: Bread-one loaf per child, sliced is nice!
Michaelmas is a work and play day, so children should wear comfortable clothes that can withstand wear and are appropriate for the weather. Parents, grandparents, and well-supervised siblings are welcome to come, particularly for the play and meal. Please bring your own blanket and a bowl, spoon, cup and plate for everyone in your family and send a place setting with each of your grades students.
Contact: Festivals Committee Volunteers Needed to help with soup preparation in the fire pit (you will be trained to lead next year's soup preparation as this is Juliet's last year as lead volunteer)
Kindergarten Harvest Festivals:
Miss Brenda's- Wednesday, October 6th Miss Eileen's & Miss Mary Lou's- Friday, October 8th
The Kindergartens will celebrate the change of seasons with a small Harvest Festival in their classrooms. Parents are invited to attend. They will begin at 8:30 and finish by 10 am. Your child's teacher will provide additional information. Contact: Kindergarten Faculty |
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| No School Monday, November 1: Faculty In-Service Day
We have now scheduled the date of our Fall Faculty In-service meeting. Please note that there will be no school on Monday, November 1. This will be a joint faculty meeting with the City of Lakes and Spring Hill Schools.
Childcare Option for In-Service Day
Childcare is available for November 1st. Please sign up as soon as possible so that we can have adequate coverage. Pre-registered rate is $5/hr. Drop in is available for $6/hr.
To sign up contact: Amy or Vicki or call 651-487-6700 Please indicate which hours you will need and names and grades of your child/ren. |
Meeting Adolescence And It's Unique Place in Human Development
Parent Workshop: Sept. 25th 10am -12 noon
All Are Welcome!
Saturday morning the upper grades faculty will share a picture of Adolescence, and offer parents a chance to experience activities that nurture that time of life. Even parents of young children will find this brief, yet enlivening and informative workshop inspiring. Join us as we explore Why and How we teach What we teach in a Waldorf School. Please join us, and if you wish, bring a friend interested in learning more about Waldorf Education.
Human Development and the Four Bodies by David Maier
The Arts As A Balm For the Adolescent Soul by Johanna Garcia
Growth of the Individual in the Pursuit of Ideals by Debbie Kane
Parenting the Adolescent: Holding Guarding Nurturing by Kirsten Riehle
...and providing experiences of the curriculum in the following workshops: Physics with Debbie Kane - Penetrating Mysteries of Nature with Thinking Perspective Drawing with Kirsten Riehle - Perspective in Art and Thought Speech and Drama with David Maier - Meeting Emotional Archetypes Writing with Johanna Garcia - Expressions of Soul We will then gather for a short question and answer session after the workshops.
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The 8th grade has chosen a pizza vendor - Paisanos!
The 8th grade will send home order forms this week for the first round of Wednesday pizza days. You may order slices of cheese pizza, cookies from Community Homestead and organic carrots for your child and get a reprieve from packing lunches on Wednesdays! All funds raised will go toward the 8th grade class trip.
Order forms will be available on September 22 and are due by Monday the 27th - there is a collection box in the front entry of the school. Order 4 weeks at once or by the week. Additional order forms are available outside the front office.
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Eurythmy with Claudia Fontana
Oct. 11 to Dec. 11
We are pleased to announce that Claudia Fontana will return to teach an 8-week block of Eurythmy classes this fall. She will teach Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Adult Eurythmy Class
Ms. Fontana will also teach an adult Eurythmy course (see the Community News section for details). Parents wishing to experience this unique art form are encouraged to attend.
Transportation Needed
We are hoping to borrow a car for Ms. Fontana to use while she is here. Please contact Kristi Fackel if you are able to help.
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Claim those instruments!
The fourth through eighth students are off to a good start making sure all violins, violas and cellos have name tags. Maybe this will be the first year with no mixed up or orphaned instruments unable to be promptly reunited with their owners! Please help make sure your child's instrument is well identified with a durable name tag. Ribbons and other easy-to-spot decorations are lovely as well, but name tags are essential!
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THANKS to the State Fair Participants!
Thank you to the many students who submitted items to the Minnesota State Fair this year. There were over 25 entries, many of which received prizes and honorable mentions. Students submitted dioramas, handwork, art work, reports and creative writing. It was very inspiring to see so many facets of the curriculum so beautifully represtented. Well done students! And thanks to the parents who supported the children's efforts and transported their work. We will be participating again next year so be thinking....! |
Buy a 2011 Chinook Book (Formerly Blue Sky Guide) from a 7th Grader
Proceeds Support Our 8th Grade Class Trip
ONLY $20 gets you hundreds of dollars in coupons for all the places you're shopping and eating already! There's even a coupon for $5 off activity tickets at the MWS and CLWS holiday fairs.
Three ways to get your copy:
1) From any 7th Grader (they each have 5 to sell and the class makes $10 for each book sold!)
2) During lobby sales coming soon
3) Signup & pay at the office (checks payable to MWS Class of 2012) |
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Holiday Fair & Artisan Marketplace 2010
Friday evening, November 19th, 6-10pm &
Saturday, November 20st, 10am - 4pm
Friday Evening Adults-only Shopping & Social
Shop, sample and mingle at the Friday night shopping preview.
Saturday Fun for All!
On Saturday, our grand Festival Hall will be bustling with artisan merchants, music and food. Down the hallways you'll find more wonderful merchants, puppet shows and plays, children's games and crafts, and your children will be filled with wonder as they tour our gnome cave and gather treasures from our caped Pocketeer.
Looking for Sponsors for Friday & Saturday
We're looking for sponsors for the Friday evening sampler, wine, cheese, chocolates, and for the Saturday lunch. Please contact Vicki Dunlop if you are interested.
Looking for One More Chair
We are looking for one more chair to join Frank and Amanda Jakowich in creating another year of wonder and joy at the Holiday Fair. Thanks Frank and Amanda! And thank you to Sue Campbell and Vicki Dunlop for coordinating this year's vendors.
Vendor Info
Calling all vendors! Applications are available at TheHolidayFair.org. Download a copy and mail to MWS, email to Vicki Dunlop or drop it off in the front office. More details coming soon.
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Afternoon Bus Option
Parents with students who currently ride the afternoon bus should note that there are now two buses. Please contact Amy or Vicki if your child is unsure of which bus number is his/hers.
Students who live in the Roseville school district may take a bus home from the Minnesota Waldorf School for free. If your child attends a child care facility within the Roseville district, but you live outside of the district, your child may ride the bus to that facility for a fee. |
Visit the Parent Lounge!
Our Parent Lounge is located to your right, at the top of the stairs, just off the Festival Hall. In it you will find:
- A binder of Weekly Updates
- A Parent Lending Library of Waldorf and parenting books
- Local magazines of interest to our families
- Brochures and business cards for childcare,
- A bulletin board for community announcements and classifieds
- Children's books for entertaining young children while they wait with you
- Drop-off spot for boxtops, milk caps and printer cartridges
- And last but not least, the LOST & FOUND
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School Store News
Back to School Sale Extended
Visit us at the store and receive 10% off your purchase through Friday, September 24th!
Highlight of the week: $5 Coupon for new families
Welcome new families! Visit us at the school store and receive $5 off your purchase! We invite you to browse our unique inventory of toys, books, school and art supplies, handwork items, and seasonal gifts for your home. Looking for a particular item, but can't find it? Let us special order for you!
Become a Cashier
Looking for a fun way to get involved at the school? Volunteer as a cashier at the school store! We're specifically looking for parents to work Tuesday or Friday afternoons, or Thursday mornings.
Store Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30-9:00am and 3:15-3:45pm. Additionally, Wednesdays at noon. |
Alumni News
Do you have news to share about a Minnesota Waldorf School alum? We always love to hear about our graduates.
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Community News & Events
Michaelmas Festival at Philadelphia Community Farm
Sunday, October 3 from 3-7:00 PM
Philadelphia Community Farm's annual celebration of the harvest and honoring the courageous deeds of Archangel Michael! The festival includes garden and craft activities, gathering and chopping vegetables for a "stone soup", an herb walk, music (perhaps dancing), a story, and a potluck meal. Please bring your own plates, bowls, and silverware and a dish to share. Soup, bread and beverages will be provided. If you haven't been out to "the farm" yet, now is the perfect time. The gardens are beautiful, the waterfall continues its peaceful flow, and the people and animals have open hearts eager to meet you. The address is 599 280th Street, Osceola, WI54020 or call 715-294-4048 for more information or directions. Autumn blessings!
Adult Eurythmy Class with Claudia Fontana
An Adult Eurythmy class will be offered at MWS every Tuesday from 7 pm to 8 pm, beginning on October 19 and ending November 30 (six sessions). This is an excellent hands-on introduction to Eurythmy for adults that will also bring insight into how it benefits our children and society as a whole. The cost is $90 and payment will be due the first class. Please register at the MWS Front Desk or by calling 651/487-6700.
FALL CLASSES THROUGH NOVALIS INSTITUTE
Novalis Institute is eager to announce our 2010-11 schedule. We invite you all to participate in the richness of our classes this year. We have something to offer everyone, whether you seek personal development, artistic experiences, a deeper understanding of Rudolf Steiner's work, or a glimpse into your child's school life. Participating in these classes brings an enlivened sense of community with those around you. Please come!
Send an email with your name, address, phone and class to our Coordinator at info@novalisinstitute.org. Pay in full online via credit card on our registration page www.novalisinstitute.org or mail a check with your name and class to Novalis Institute, 1908 41st Ave. N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421. Questions? Call 612.465.9582
Festival Life: Elena Orsak; Saturdays, Sept. 25, October 16, Nov. 13, Jan. 8, March 12, May 7 from 9 - 11:30am at City of Lakes Waldorf School
Biography: Linda Bergh; Saturdays - October 2 & 30, November 20, March 5, April 2, April 30 from 9am - 4pm at City of Lakes Waldorf School
The Meditative Journey: Linda Bergh; Fridays - October 1, 29, November 19, March 4, April 1, 29 from 7 - 10pm at 4315 Xerxes Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55410
The Elements and the Temperaments: Donna Webb; Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4 from 7 - 9pm at Center for Wholeness Studio, 4506 Valley View Road Edina, MN 55424
Beyond Chatter: Kim Snyder-Vine; Friday, October 22, 7-9 p.m., Saturday, October 23nd, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at City of Lakes Waldorf School
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Upcoming Events
9/21 Tue
2nd Grade Parent Meeting
6:45pm
Parent Council Meeting
7pm
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9/22 Wed
8:30am - noon
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Growing Together
9 - 11:30am 6:30 - 8pm *************** 9/24 Fri 9 - 11:30am *************** 9/25 Sat Meeting Adolescence 10am - noon *************** 9/28 Tues 6th Grade Field Trip 9:15-12:00 *************** 9/30 Thurs 6th Grade Parent Meeting 6:45-8:30 *************** 10/1 Fri Michaelmas Festival 10:45 work 12:20 Michaelmas play then feast!
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Minnesota Waldorf School
Office: 651-487-6700
Fax: 651-487-6800
Aftercare:
612-309-1663 |
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Pizza Day
Remaining Pizza Days for this session are:
Sept 23
Sept 30
Oct 7
If you pay by the week, please have your order in by Monday at 8:30 am. |
MWS Sports 9-24 at Ft Snelling G 4:30 MWS2 5:30 MWS1 10-1 at Ft Snelling G 4:30 MWS1 5:30 MWS2 10-8 at Ft Snelling G 4:30 MWS2 5:30 MWS1 10-15 at Ft Snelling C 4:30 MWS1 5:30 MWS2 10-18 at Arlington 4:30 MWS1 & MWS2 10-29 at Ft Snelling C 4:30 MWS2 5:30 MWS1 11-5 at Ft Snelling E&W 4:30 MWS1 5:30 MWS2 |
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.
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School Store Hours
Monday - Friday 8:15 to 8:45 am and Wednesdays at noon |
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Coffee (& Tea!) Cart Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 to 9:00 am
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Lost & Found
The Lost and Found basket is located in the Parent Lounge (top of the lobby steps and to your right).
Please check it regularly-- unclaimed items are donated to charity monthly. Your child's teacher 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! | |
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