The Cloisters

10th Annual Dads' Night

Friday, November 8, 7-10 p.m.

The Rebarber Home

153 Herrontown Ln, Princeton

See the flyer for full details, or e-mail Doug Jackson.

Early Childhood Sample Class & Open House

Saturday, November 9, 9-10:30 a.m.

Experience the wisdom and wonder of Waldorf Education with your little one, and learn more about our play-based, nature-inspired programs for nursery- and kindergarten-age children as well as our parent-child program for those as young as 18 months. The sample class is for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required to attend this class; please contact admissions@princetonwaldorf.org for more details.

Folk Tale Puppets Presents "Baba Yaga and Philipka":

A Classic Russian Tale

Sunday, November 10, 2 p.m.

Hagens Hall

Tickets are $5 per person at the door. Most appropriate for families with children age 5 and up. A collection will be taken to benefit the rebuilding of the Boulder Waldorf School, which was flooded in September.

Parent Council Meeting

Tuesday, November 12, 7:30 p.m.

Special guest sixth grade teacher Signe Motter will speak about the four temperaments. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend (see sidebar).

The Broommaker Returns to WSP

Thursday, November 14

Dr. Sam Moyer, our artisan broom maker, will help the third graders make their brooms from corn the students planted last spring. The seventh grade will assist, as has been the tradition the last three years. Dr. Moyer will also be selling brooms in the lobby of the Golden House throughout the day.

Martinmas Lantern Walks

Saturday, November 16 (EC)

Sunday, November 17 (Grades 1 & 2)

Why do our younger children participate in Lantern Walks? Read a brief description here.

Farm Market at WSP

Monday-Wednesday, November 18-20

Sixth Grade Play: "Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady"

Wednesday, November 20

Grade School Photo Re-Take Day

Thursday, November 21

Board Meeting

Monday, November 25, 7 p.m.

WSP 3rd Annual Online Holiday Auction Begins

"Waldorf Wednesday," November 27

Skip Black Friday and shop our auction from the comfort of home! Please share the link with friends and family: www.biddingforgood.com/wspauction. See more below. 

For details of school events, please contact events@princetonwaldorf.org. 

Pull Up a Chair with Our Faculty Chair

Questions? Feeling dissatisfied with your ability to find answers to your questions about our school or your child's class through conversations in the parking lot? I am here to help you!

Often parents find themselves wondering where to direct their questions. You hear you should direct questions to your class teacher, but you don't want to bother him or her. If this is true for you, I encourage you to contact me.
 

According to our school's governance document, the faculty chair serves as a facilitator in all aspects of the programs of the school. This includes the general oversight of daily activities to ensure the smooth running of the programs, as well as the execution of plans for the long-term well-being and improvement of the pedagogical life of the school.

A few tasks of the faculty chair listed in the governance document are below. If you would like to review a complete list, our governance document is on our website.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the School inside the classroom, including creating the weekly schedule of classes, creating the recess coverage schedule, finding emergency substitutions, and managing the shared spaces of the School campus;

• Receive concerns and complaints of parents or colleagues regarding programs or individual teachers, and initiate processes with all appropriate parties for resolution;

• Ensure conformance with all administrative and pedagogical policies;

• Represent the School and its pedagogy with current and potential parents, accrediting bodies, and the outside community.

To make it easier for you to reach me with your questions, I will be available in the kitchen or in front of the Golden House on Wednesdays from 8:15 to 9:00 a.m. beginning November 13. I will also have regular office hours from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. on Thursdays. You are welcome to either make an appointment by e-mail (nlemmo@princetonwaldorf.org) or just stop in (upstairs in the Golden House) and check my availability. Either way, I encourage you to bring your questions so I can help you navigate your way at our school. Please, even if you do not have questions, stop in on a Wednesday and have a cup of tea or coffee so I can get to know you and your family better.

~Nancy Lemmo, Faculty Chair

Cross-Country Wrap-Up

The Wildcats finished off a strong cross-country season with a home meet on October 22! Thanks to all who came out to support us during our two home meets and throughout the season. Our team was composed of many returning runners as well as a few new ones from the 5th through 8th grades. We had some 1st place finishes including 7th grader Astrid Fiverson's 1st place tie at the Stuart Invitational. Congratulations to all the Wildcats who ran! We hope to see you all next year for another great season of running!

~Karrin Pearson, Athletic Director

Deadline for the Online Auction Is At Hand!

We are excited that our Holiday Auction opens in less than two weeks! As a reminder, all donations should be received by this Friday, November 8, to be ready for "Waldorf Wednesday," the day before Thanksgiving. A big thank-you to those who have already submitted their items! We have received some beautiful things as well as a variety of gift certificates. However, many donations are still needed in order for the auction to raise enough to meet its $30,000 goal. These monies will be used to fund professional development for our wonderful faculty.

Donations are being coordinated through the auction representatives in each grade/class. Please take an hour this week to determine what you can donate, and let the auction reps know your intentions. Also,we are accepting auction sponsors whose logo and link will be visible on every page of our auction on the BiddingforGood site! When soliciting donations from your local businesses, please also offer the sponsorship opportunity. Forms are available through your auction reps or by clicking here.

Your efforts are greatly appreciated! Auction donation forms can be downloaded here.

Questions? E-mail Amy Krause at amykrause@verizon.net.