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In each issue, we post a new trivia question that tests your knowledge of Waldorf's "ins-and-outs." How much do you know about the school's past and present? A correct answer qualifies you to win a $25 Barnes & Noble gift certificate!
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Dear Alumni, Alumni Parents and Friends:
February has been an especially snowy-month for the Waldorf School. Two days before the winter recess, the region got buried under two feet of snow and students enjoyed two consecutive snow-days. This past Friday, another storm brought over 12" of snow to Long Island giving students another reason to sleep-in and enjoy a three-day-weekend.
We hope you enjoy reading the following stories, updates, and events in this issue of The Waldorf eUpdate! |
Reaching for the Stars:
Gala Celebration Set for Friday, May 14th
Every three years, the Waldorf School of Garden City hosts a special Gala celebration. This upcoming May, on the evening of Friday the 14th, 400 guests will gather at the Milleridge Cottage in Jericho, New York, for this community event. The evening will honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the School and beyond. The theme for this year's gala, "Reaching for the Stars," embraces our school-logo and reflects the ideals of our School. Proceeds from the event will benefit both School operations and replacement of windows in the pre-school.
"Our Gala is a tribute to the many people who have made important contributions to the Waldorf School," said Trustee and Gala Dinner Co-Chair Scott A. Williams '85. Joining Mr. Williams as co-chairs are Stephen '83 and Sophia '85 Pisano as well as Honorary Co-Chairs Jeffrey and Janet Kane. "It is an opportunity to honor our School's heritage and to celebrate the spirit of
our entire School community," said Mr. Williams.
A dedicated group of volunteers are busy collecting sponsorships, silent auction items, and journal ads, as well as setting the evening's decor. We are actively approaching local businesses and individuals from the community for sponsorships, journal ads, support, or goods/services for the silent auction. Donations of artwork, sporting, or cultural event tickets are wonderful items for our auction. (Those of you who are artisans, please consider donating your works for the silent auction!) To find out how you might donate these items, and for more information, contact Marjorie P. Jean-Paul at (516) 742-3434 ext. 124 or via email at mjeanpaul@waldorfgarden.org. |
 All School Open House
Is there a neighbor, a friend or a relative who might be interested in the Waldorf School? Please feel free to inform them about our upcoming All School Open House on Saturday, March 13th from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Visitors can meet our teachers, tour our school and see student work on display. This is a wonderful chance to take an in-depth look at our school and our curriculum.
With over 900 graduates, imagine the positive impact if every alum joins our ongoing outreach efforts. We appreciate your continued support and commitment to the Waldorf School of Garden City!
For more information or to learn more about the admissions process, please contact Carol Proctor at (516) 742-3434 ext. 129 or via email at proctorc@waldorfgarden.org. | |
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News from Camp Glen Brook
 Summer Camp 2010
Summer Camp 2009is just around the corner! Session I at Camp Glen Brook will begin on Sunday, June 27th and end on Saturday, July 17th. Summer Session II will begin on Sunday, July 18th and end on Saturday, August 7th. For more information, click here.
 Maple Sugaring Weekend
SOLD OUT: March 12-14
JUST ADDED: March 26-28
Each March, Camp Glen Brook hosts an intensive weekend program on maple sugaring. Families are invited to stay at the Camp for two nights and participate in all aspects of Glen Brook's sugaring programs: tapping trees, gathering sap, feeding the wood-fired arch, cutting and stacking wood, and boiling and bottling syrup.
UPDATE: The Maple Sugaring Weekend, scheduled for March 12th to 14th is SOLD OUT! Because of overwhelming interest, Camp Glen Brook is now offering a second Maple Sugaring Weekend from March 26th to 28th. If you would like to join the Glen Brook staff and other families for a weekend making maple syrup, please contact Twain Braden, Glen Brook Director: twain@glenbrook.org or (603) 876-3342. Click here for more details. The maple sugaring program is especially suitable for children in Grade 1 and above.
 Family Camp 2010
Family Camp (August 9th - 13th) at Glen Brook is a great way to relax in one of the most bucolic settings in all the world: New England in summer. Swim in Glen Brook's lake; hike the trails, read a book in the meadow in the shade of a sugar maple. And, all the while, be as well fed as anyone could hope to be by meals harvested from Glen Brook's garden and other local sources. Click here for more details.
 Winter Camp 2010
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Boys Varsity Basketball Team Comes Up Short in 2010 IPPSAL Championship 
There was a heightened sense of excitement around the School this past Tuesday for the IPPSAL Division I Championship Game against Portledge. Chosen as a "neutral site" for the final IPPSAL game of the 2009-2010 season; the gym at the Solomon Schechter Day School in Glen Cove was packed to the rafters with students, parents, alumni, and other fans from the Waldorf School of Garden City. Despite a valiant effort, the Boys Varsity Basketball Team from Waldorf lost a close game by a score of 55-53. Click here to read more and to see the pictures. Also, click here to view video footage of the game's highlights on the MSG Varsity Network.
And to read more about Waldorf's boys and girls varsity basketball teams, here's a story about their recent trip to the annual Waldorf schools basketball tournament at the Kimberton Waldorf School in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Enjoy! |
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Art Exhibit in honor of Rudolf Steiner's Birthday 
In honor of Rudolf Steiner's 149th birthday, Diane Haley, an alumni parent, instructor in the Winkler Center for Adult Learning, and longtime friend of the Waldorf School of Garden City, will be presenting an art exhibit in the Gallery (formerly known as the "breezeway") between the lower school and high school buildings. The opening reception for this exhibit took place yesterday and will be on exhibit until Friday, March 26th. Click here to download the flyer. |
Woodwork teacher Atta Turck, in conjunction with parent and drummer Lance Cheney, will host a workshop for parents to build simple drums of different sizes and shapes. Woodworking experience will be helpful but not necessary.
The workshop will be restricted to twelve parent participants. The cost is $70 for materials. The deadline to sign-up for this activity has been extended to Monday, March 1st.
Parents are welcome to bring their children who are in seventh grade or older to help. Please note that at all times supervision of children is the express responsibility of parents and guardians.
Mr. Cheney is also planning a drumming workshop during the spring.
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The News (Vol. 63, No. 2): Summer 2010
It's that time of year when we start compiling articles, photos, and class notes to make up The News, Waldorf's semi-annual newsletter. If you would like to help out by sending us an update on your life - send an email with your "Alumni Note" to ingenitor@waldorfgarden.org. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Monthly Trivia
January's Trivia Question:
"Green Grow the Rushes Ho" is a popular folk song that was first printed in English County Songs: Words and Music by Lucy Etheldred Broadwood and J. A. Fuller-Maitland. It has been sung by hundreds of alumni and families at numerous assemblies in Garden City and around the fire-pit at Camp Glen Brook for years and years. (A few alums might remember singing this song "as a race" against the piano accompaniment, which was always graciously performed by Mrs. Resnick.) The first verse includes a line for the number one; the second verse includes a line for two and then the line for one; and so on. There are twelve verses in all.
So, for the month of January (and without looking it up on Google! Remember, we're all on our honor here!), who can answer this question: "What is your one Ho?"
Congratulations to Christian Jurak '87, the winner of the January trivia question, for his answer, "One is one and all alone and ever more shall be so!" Writes Christian, "For some reason, this is one of my favorite songs to sing while doing physical therapy with the kids I work with...who knew?!?"
Thank you to all who responded. We received correct responses from:
Lynne Abraham-Yadlin '73
Sara Dorchak '02
Penelope Grover '71
Liz Hays Steere '77
Krista Helmke Palmer '77
Alena Jones '09
Christian Jurak '87
Ruth Karter (Alumni Parent of Michael '75, Philip '73, and Linda '78)
Rachel Lindsay '10, who wrote, "I remember Mr. Rose being the instigator of the race, with Mrs. Resnick of course."
Stephanie C. Mason '06
Linda Mejias '97
Jessi Nunes '83
Joan Rawlings Italiano '70
Tamara Ruppart '96
Richard J. Schuhmann '77
Betty Shave '73
Kristin Sievert '07
Wendy Walmsley '71
Answer the February question for your chance to win a $25 Barnes and Noble Gift Certificate:
What are your two, three, four, five, and six Ho?
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We love your feedback, observations, letters, and news updates!
 Robert Ingenito '97
Director of Communications
Office of Development
225 Cambridge Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
Tel: (516) 742-3434 Ext. 122
Fax: (516) 742-3457
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