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Happenings Around Campus: Martinmas Lantern Walk
Last night my sons Jacob
and Benjamin sang the sweet lantern walk songs as they settled in to bed. What
a joyful thing for the children to carry with them as they face the autumn's
cold breezes and the shorter days. On Friday, November 6, and Sunday, November 8,
children grade 2 and younger will sing these songs as they carry their
beautiful homemade candle-lanterns out into the chilly dusk and along the property's
paths.
If you are new to this
festival of Martinmas, it is a festival that celebrates brotherly love, and it
is based on the legend of Martin of Tours, who
shared his cloak with a beggar to help shield him from the freezing night.
Known for his gentleness and unassuming nature, Martin devoted his life to
bringing warmth and light to those in need.
For more specific
details about the lantern walk, please speak to your child's teacher. Read more
about our school's festivals in the parent handbook!
Marla Hanan
Community Relations Associate
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DON'T MISS THESE EXCITING EVENTS!
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Tuesday, November 10
CommonGround hosts
author and lecturer Dr. Michael Kimmel
7:30-9 p.m. at the Peddie School
Join other parents and educators for a talk based on Dr. Kimmel's book, Guyland: The Perilous Place Where Boys Become Men. For more information about this organization (of which WSP is a member),
visit www.princetoncommonground.org. To learn more about the author, visit www.michaelkimmel.com.
Thursday, November 12
Film Screening of A Whole New Mind
With a Panel Discussion Featuring David Heberlein, Holly Houston, Niels Reeh, and Mark Censits
7 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library, co-sponsored by WSP
Come and discover even more reasons to be thankful for our wonderful school! Visit our website for more details.
Friday, November
13
Threshold Farm to Return to WSP!
These biodynamic apple and beef farmers will be back on campus! Order forms are due by November 9 and can be downloaded here.
NEW DATE! Friday, November 20
Dads' Night
7:30-10 p.m. at the Rebarber home (Click here for Google Maps)
Ask any dad who attended the event last
fall, and they will tell you it shouldn't be missed! More details can be found here. If you have any questions or wish to
RSVP, contact Doug Jackson at djackson61@msn.com or cell 908-296-2370.
Sunday, November 22
Folk Tale Puppet Troupe
2
p.m. in Hagens Hall
Folk Tale Puppet Troupe will present "The
Devil and the Three Golden Hares." For more information, click here.
Please visit our online calendar for a full listing of events.
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SCHOOL NEWS
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Musical Chairs
The College of Teachers
welcomes Peter Sheen as the new college chair, and Julia Kerr as the
new grade school chair. Peter Sciarretta will return to the Faculty
Committee to provide
his valuable insights and experience.
Personnel Change
Teacher Evaluation and Support
Thank You, Dear Parents
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REMINDERS FROM THE OFFICE
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Make-Up Day for School Pictures
Is Tuesday, November 17!
More information will be sent to you as the day nears, or call Solveig Pearson at x114.
Wall Calendars Are Coming!
The new school calendars will be arriving soon. Be on the lookout for details about picking them up at the school.
Newsletter Contact Changes
We hope you enjoy receiving our news electronically. If you would like to change or add an address, you can do so through the links found at the left or the bottom of this e-mail. Of course, if you would like to be removed from our list, there's an unsubscribe link too. Contact assistant Jamie Quirk if you have any questions.
Questions About Dress Code or Whom to Contact?
Find answers in our Parent Handbook!
Information on Using School Grounds
Also available in our Parent Handbook!
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THIS AND THAT ...
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News Flash!
Waldorf Education has made it to Duke Stump's "The Real 100" list of the 100 most
sustainable brands, a regenerative collective of individuals, ideas, and
brands pioneering a new path toward the emerging future.
WSP Has a New Promotional Postcard!
With the help of our very own Cari Ellen
Hermann, photographer and mother to Shayla Hermann in second grade, our school
has a brand new postcard! We hope you'll feel free to share it with friends,
family, your local library and gym, etc.! There are stacks of
postcards on the tables downstairs in the Golden House, but please see Marla
Hanan in the office if you'd like more.
Holiday Shopping
It's that time of year again! Come see what's new at our Windy Hill Store, open on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
And don't forget to stock up on SCRIP while you're there! Did you know the school gets
17% from your purchases at Lands End?? Please see the website for more info.
Sunday, November 8
Kim John Payne Lecture: "The Soul of Discipline"
7-9 p.m. at The Waldorf School of Philadelphia
Australian-born psychologist, adult educator, and consultant Kim John Payne has worked for 20 years with children, families, schools, and organizations using a developmentally appropriate approach to the questions and concerns of child-rearing. His new book, Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids, was published by Ballantine Books in August 2009. Learn more at www.kimjohnpayne.com.
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by calling The Waldorf School of Philadelphia at (215) 248-1662, or reply online at www.philadelphiawaldorf.org.
Did You Miss Eugene Schwartz's Talk?
You Can Hear It Online!
If you were unable to attend "Electronic Media and the 21st Century Family" but would like to
hear a podcast of his talk, go to www.millennialchild.com and click on the
"Lecture
Podcasts" tab at the top of the page. The WSP lecture will be
right at the top of the list.
Princeton Group of the Anthroposophical Society
If
you are interested in being notified about upcoming events sponsored by the
Princeton Group of the Anthroposophical Society, please send an e-mail to
Herbert Hagens.
Online Apparel Store
Please support your children through the
Princeton Waldorf Online Apparel Store! EmbroidMe will donate 10% of every purchase back
to our school.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT WSP
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The
Waldorf School is looking for a part-time
business manager.
The
Waldorf School is also looking for a reliable person
to care for our walkways during the winter season.
Descriptions of both openings are available on our website.
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ENRICHMENT PROGRAM NEWS
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NEW!
Woodlands Walk
Mondays, November 9-December 7, except Nov. 30
These walks will be led by naturalists from the Watershed.
Chinese Resumes
If you signed up in September, remember that Chinese restarts in November. A
brief presentation by the students is planned for parents on Dec. 9. Please come!
Watch for Craft
Center Coming
in December!
Note: Enrichment students should bring an extra snack to enjoy after school.
Non-Violent
Communication Practice Group
Thursdays, 8:45-10:15 a.m.
Orchard Farm (1052 Cherry Hill Rd.)
Non-Violent
(Compassionate) Communication (NVC) helps us remain in
the moment, connected to one another, and aware of one another's feelings and
needs. NVC aids in understanding one another and resolving or preventing
conflicts. We can use words or be silent, and we can apply it at work, school,
or home, with adults or children. If you would like to learn about and practice
NVC, please join us on any Thursday. For more information about the Waldorf NVC
Practice Group, contact Ondy Wasem: ondria@alum.mit.edu, 609-933-2994. For more
information about NVC in general, go to www.cnvc.org.
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SAVE THE DATE!
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Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6
Winter Garden for Nursery through Grade 2
Please consult our online calendar for specific times.
NEW! Community Winter Garden
December 5 at 6 p.m.
Families with students new to our school in Grades 3 to 8 are welcome to experience the Winter Garden. Families who participate in our enrichment workshops as well as alumni, alumni parents, and friends are also invited to walk the spiral of greens and light their candle in the center. RSVP to frontdesk@princetonwaldorf.org.
Friday, December 18
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Shepherds'
Play
Saturday,
April 24, 2010
Waldorf School
of Princeton
Annual
Auction
The
Auction is our school's biggest fundraiser. We need your help to make this year's
auction the most exciting and successful one to date!
How you can help:
- Volunteer for one
of the many available positions. We need volunteers to help with all
stages from planning to clean up!
- Join the Auction
Committee.
Solicit donations
(more info & forms coming very soon!). - Donate an item or
service to be auctioned.
- Attend and invite
your friends, family members, and coworkers.
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