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Click here to download the June 2010
issue of INFORM - a monthly
newsletter from the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
(AWSNA).
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The Waldorf Calendar is published by The Waldorf School of Garden City for all current families. | |
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Tuesday, June 1 to Friday, June 4
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ERB Test for 7th Grade Students.
Click here for more information
about the ERB Test. |
Wednesday, June 2
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Contemporary Israeli Folk Dance Workshop for Parents
8:15 am - 9:00 am, Bonner Hall.
For more information, please contact Jill Maldonado at
(347) 332-9222 or via email at maldo9500@yahoo.com.
Sports Night Dinner
6:30 p.m., School Gymnasium.
Click here (or the above image) to download the flyer. |
Thursday, June 3
| | Mrs. Ross's Kindergarten Parent Meeting
Time: TBA., Mrs. Ross's Kindergarten Classroom. |
Thursday, June 3 to Saturday, June 5
| Senior Play - The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder.
School Auditorium.
Click here (or the above image) to download the flyer.
Thursday, June 3rd at 7:30 pm
Friday, June 4th at 1:00 pm
Saturday, June 5th at 7:30 pm
Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person or $15.00 per family. Pre-School and Lower School parents should consult with their class teachers about age appropriateness.
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Friday, June 4
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Textbook Return Deadline
Bookstore
Students in grades 5-12 are reminded to return textbooks to the location designated by their local school district. Districts have become stricter about their textbook return deadlines; so please refer to any correspondences from your local school district regarding return dates. Failure to return books by the deadline often results in difficultly receiving textbooks for the following year. Students residing in New York City and districts that distribute their textbooks through our bookstore will need to return them to the bookstore by Friday, June 4th, so we may meet the return deadlines set by the local districts. |
Saturday, June 5
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SAT and Subject Tests
SSAT Entrance Exam
Click here to visit the SSAT website.
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Monday, June 7
| | Play Day for Grades 1-3
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
High School Cultural Awareness Week
High School Student Room and classrooms. |
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Tuesday, June 8
| | Field Day for Grades 4-8
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Athletic Fields
Commencement Orchestra Rehearsal
In preparation for the 51st Commencement on Friday, June 11th, the Commencement Orchestra - made up of all 7th and 8th grade orchestra members - will rehearse on Tuesday, June 8th. This rehearsal will be scheduled around the Field Day activities that take place that day. Please remind your child to bring his/her instrument and music to school that day.
High School Cultural Awareness Week
High School Student Room and classrooms. |
Wednesday, June 9
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Contemporary Israeli Folk Dance Workshop for Parents
8:15 am to 9:00 am, Bonner Hall
For more information, please contact Jill Maldonado at
(347) 332-9222 or via email at maldo9500@yahoo.com.
Last Day for Pre-School
Pre-School Puppet Show and End-of-Year Picnic
Bonner Hall and Pre-School Playgrounds.
Pre-School parents are invited to attend a puppet show in Bonner Hall, with their children, on Wednesday, June 9th, at 11:30 a.m. Following the puppet show, there will be picnics with each class on their respective playgrounds. Please bring a picnic lunch and blanket. There will be no afternoon care in the pre-school on this day. After care for grades 1-12 will take place as usual.
High School Cultural Awareness Week
High School Student Room and classrooms
High School Field Day
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Athletic Fields |
| Thursday, June 10 | | Last day of school for Grades 1-12.
All classes dismissed at noon. No extended day program.
Summer vacation begins!
Closing Assembly
Time: TBA. School Auditorium.
8th Grade Graduation,
8:00 p.m., School Auditorium.
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| Friday, June 11 |
51st Commencement Exercises
10:30 a.m., School Auditorium
All families are invited to the ceremony.Reception immediately following for seniors and their invited guests.Click here for an important parking announcement.
The Class of 2010 will receive high school diplomas at the 51st Commencement Exercises on Friday, June 11th. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the school auditorium. The keynote commencement address - chosen by the graduating class - will be given by Junior Class Co-Advisor and High School Handwork Teacher Jeff Katzman. Waldorf's High School Chairman Roland R. Rothenbucher and senior class co-advisors Atta Turck and Carolyn Ver Pault will address the graduates and their guests, as will seniors Martin Adams, Catherine Kleint, and Abigail Lyons. Join us as we welcome Waldorf's newest batch of alumni!
Student Musicians to Perform at 51st Commencement
9:45 a.m., School Auditorium
All seventh and eighth grade orchestra members will participate in the 51st Commencement Exercises on Friday, June 11th. 7th and 8th grade students should arrive by 9:45 a.m. in order to set-up and tune their instruments.
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Saturday, June 19
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Alumni Lacrosse Game
12:30 p.m., Laszlo Jurak Athletic Field.
Calling all Waldorf Alumni Lacrosse Players! Please join us for a fun and exciting Alumni Lacrosse Game on Saturday, June 19th at 12:30 p.m. on the Laszlo Jurak Athletic Field. Food and beverages will be provided. Thanks go to Josh Blumenthal '99 and Summer Program Director Gordon Purdie for organizing this event!
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| Wednesday, June 23 | Midsummer's Bonfire
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Athletic Field.
(Rain date is Thursday, June 24th) Click here (or the above image) to download the flyer.
The health and safety of our students, and their families, is the primary concern at any school event. With that in mind, we ask that parents understand they have primary responsibility for supervising their children. Everyone in attendance will be asked to remain a safe distance from the bonfire and roasting marshmallows will not be allowed. Your support and respect for these guidelines will ensure that the Midsummer's Bonfire continues as a community event for many years to come.
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| Sunday, June 27 |
Camp Glen Brook - Summer Camp Session 1 Begins!
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| Monday, June 28 | Summer at Waldorf Program Begins!
Click here to visit the Summer at Waldorf Program Website. |
| Wednesday, June 30 | | Last day for 2009-2010 Annual Giving Contributions!
Thank you to all who have contributed to the 2009-2010 Annual Fund! Full participation in the Annual Fund by our current parents is very much appreciated. Each year we strive for 100% participation. If you haven't yet made a gift, please do so before the June 30th deadline. You can make your gift online at our secure site by clicking here or by mail. No gift is too small. Your participation is truly appreciated. Show your support today! If you have questions or to learn about giving options in more detail, contact Marjorie P. Jean-Paul at (516) 742-3434 ext. 124 or via email at mjean-paul@waldorfgarden.org.
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Gala 2010 a HUGE success!
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 Close to 400 guests and supporters gathered on Friday, May 14th, at the
Milleridge Cottage in Jericho, New York to celebrate "Reaching for the
Stars," the Gala Celebration of the Waldorf School of Garden City. Attendees enjoyed a dazzling night of celebration as distinguished
members of the community were recognized for their dedication and
commitment to the Waldorf School of Garden City. The overwhelming
response from the community generated an event profit of $175,000 to
benefit both School operations and the replacement of windows in the
pre-school. A highlight of the evening was the silent auction that
featured over 90 items ranging from handmade crafts to original
paintings to fabulous vacations in the Caribbean, Greece, Colorado, and
Florida. Thank you to everyone who made this event such a
tremendous success! Click here (or the above image) to read more and to see photos! P.S. Photos courtesy of Ingrid Van Caen Photography. To purchase these and other photographs from
the "Reaching for the Stars" Gala Dinner, please click here. A percentage of your order goes right back to the Waldorf
School of
Garden City!
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Waldorf Artwork at the Tilles Center!
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Artwork selected from our high school students will be on exhibit at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts from June 1st through June 28th. The Tilles Center is located on the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University on Northern Boulevard in Brookville. Please feel free to stop-in and admire the beautiful work created by our high school students. For more information and directions to the Tilles Center, call (516) 299-2752. Students should collect their artwork - finished or not - from the Art Room before the end of the year. Only work that is displayed for the commencement exercises or for exhibition in September is exempt. Please make arrangements with Ms. Nancy Metz so that the work can be located and properly prepared for transportation.
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| Musical Instrument Returns | | Students who have borrowed a musical instrument from school and who are not performing in the upcoming commencement exercises, must return their musical instruments before the last day of school. |
| Early Fridays 2010-2011 | Just a reminder that grades 1-3 are dismissed at noon on Fridays. If you need your child to stay until 3:20 p.m. please be sure to enroll in the Friday Afternoon Playgroup. If your child is leaving at noon on the bus, be sure that your school district and bus driver are aware.
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A Note from the Cafeteria
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preparing healthy, nutritious meals for our children.
Committed to providing fresh, mostly organic, and always healthy foods,
free of pesticides, hormones and antibiotics, the cafeteria staff
prepares over 750 meals per week entirely from scratch.
They welcome
the assistance of parents who can offer an hour or two each week (even
on a stand-by basis). Volunteers who help in our cafeteria receive a
free meal. If you would like to help with cooking or
cashiering next school-year, please contact Aviva Gill (ext.126) in the cafeteria.
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| The Waldorf School is on Facebook! |
 Did you know The Waldorf School of Garden City is on Facebook - the popular social networking website? It's true! Learn about school news, events and connect with other individuals who are related to the "Waldorf family." If you're on Facebook already, become a "Fan" on our Facebook page and tell your friends to join as well! Go to www.facebook.com/waldorfgarden. We look forward to seeing you online! |
| Avon Walk for Breast Cancer |  A group of Waldorf parents recently signed-up to take part in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer which will take place in New York City between Saturday, October 16th and Sunday, October 17th. If you're interested to learn more, please contact Karen Giumenta at (516) 582-8200 or via email at naturallydirect@yahoo.com. |
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A Note from the Parent Association | |
 As we approach the end of the school year, the Parent Association wishes to thank all the parents who served as class representatives this year. Through your support of our school-wide events, the class teachers, and our student activities, you have made contributions greater than you can imagine. The Parent Association appreciates all that you do to make our school a brilliant place to learn.
Finally, after serving three years as Co-Chairs of Waldorf's Parent Association, Maria Kramer, Marion Flomenhaft, and Carole Halvorsen are stepping down at the end of this school year. Our entire community is grateful to these three individuals for their dedication and steadfast support of the Waldorf School.
The Parent Association acts as a conduit for, and facilitator of, parent participation in our Waldorf School community. As an organization, the
Parent Association is chaired by two or three families chosen by the
Administrative Circle.
Beginning next school year, Sue Cheney, Nina Justman, and Daryl Smalls will be the new Parent Association Co-Chairs.
Thank you!
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