2350 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Playgroup - Grade 8: (949)574-7775
High School: (949)574-7754
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Newsletter for our family and friends
December 5, 2013
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Japanese Study Hall: Every Mon.
3 - 4 pm Grades 5 - 8
Located in Grade 6 classroom
Study Hal: Every Tues. 3 - 3:45 pm Grades 6 - 8 Located in Grade 6 Classroom Math Club: Every Tues. 3:15- 4:15 pm Grades 6 - 8 Located in Grade 7 Classroom
Basketball Practice: Every Mon & Tues 3 - 3:40 pm Grades 6 - 8 ________________________________ DEC 7 WINTER FESTIVAL 1 - 5:30 pm DEC 11 Early Childhood Information Evening 7 PM DEC 12 HS Movie Night 7 pm Meadows Hall
DEC 13 Grade 6 Field Trip
DEC 13 Grade 7 Dance 6 - 9 pm Journey School
DEC 13 - 14 Early Childhood Advent Spiral
DEC 14 Morning in the Kindergarten 10 am
DEC 17 Grade 6 Orchestra St. John Divine, 11 am
DEC 18 Grade 10 Poetry Evening Meadow Hall 7 PM DEC 19 Grade 8 Field Trip DEC 20 Early Dismissal 12:30 PM DEC 23 - JAN 3 Winter Break
JANUARY 6, 2014 School Resumes
JAN 6 Winter Playgroup Begins 9 - 11 am
JAN 8 Grade 8 Play
JAN 10 Early Childhood Deadline
JAN 12 Grade 5 Field Trip Sequoia
JAN 14 Taiko Project Performance
JAN 17 No School - Parent Conferences
JAN 17 - Feb 27 Simplicity Parenting Workshop 6 -8 pm Every Thursday
JAN 20 No School - MLK Birthday
JAN 22 Walk through the Grades
JAN 25 HS Winter Formal
JAN 31 Grade 8 Play
JAN 31 HS Snow Day (HS campus off site) |
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Gina Illes (Administrative Rotation)
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| Denise Ogawa (Admin. Rotation) |
| Kim Sava (Admin. Rotation) |
| Linda Timmons (Admin. Rotation) |
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Parent Association Chairs
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| Cindy Baker (Education Chair) |
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Sara Rodelo (Fundraising)
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Brooke Tomblin (Outreach)
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Accreditation and Affiliations
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Fully accredited by the
Schools Commission of Western Association of Schools and Colleges
AWSNA Website
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Winter Festival
1 - 5:30 pm
Rain or Shine
We are prepared for the weather gathering cozily under a tent to raise our singing voices, and recommend that you dress appropriately for the cool wet weather.
A few reminders:
It is strongly suggested that you pre-purchase your tickets to avoid lines at the event itself. Tickets will be on sale at drop-off and pick up tomorrow. Tickets are 50 cents each. Each booth requires tickets rather than cash. Admission is free. For booth descriptions Click Here!
 Sign up for Twinkle Star Cafe. This very special cafe is presented by Grade 4. The students provide sophistcated food service to children in Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Musical ambiance is provided by the 5th & 6th grade strings. This is an exclusive experience for children only and extended to siblings and cousins in grades Pre-K - 3rd grade.
Worth Mentioning Twice: As is tradition, the festival will end quietly at sunset as the 7th grade walks the advent spiral. Please join in the singing of " In the Bleak Midwinter," and celebrate this beautiful event together as a school community. This is a reverent moment, and requires each individual to encourage the calm and quiet after such a festive day. Please refrain from conversation and the use of cell phones and other electronic devices, and collect all students and children around the spiral for this lovely closure to our evening.
As soon as the spiral is over, the 7th grade students will lead everyone to the exits to say goodnight. Please leave quietly, carrying the mood of the day along with you.
Although cleanup efforts will begin after the spiral, no children are allowed back among the booths. We ask that you arrange care for little ones so that they do not lose the magic of the day.
GREENS! This is currently what we have for the Winter Festival decorations and spiral walk. This is enough for a spiral walk but not enough for the magnificent decorations we are accustomed to viewing, please stop by your local tree farm/vendors and ask them for cuttings.
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| Winter Greens Ready for Pick-up |
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First, the 12th grade sends a hearty thank you to all of you who so  generously supported their fundraiser. They earned over $4,000 for their upcoming trip to Dornach, Switzerland to attend the International Youth Conference.
If you ordered and have not yet picked up, your greens are awaiting you in the main office.
If you ordered an item to be delivered to a recipient you specified, then that item has already arrived at that lucky person's home or is on the way. Those items are not here.
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On Friday November 22, the day dawned gloomy and overcast, but the mood of the school was one of excited anticipation. By the time we began school that morning the sun had put in a most welcome appearance so that our Grandparents and other special friends were able to take refreshments and await the gifts that the children were eager to share. The HS Orchestra/ensemble serenaded those who were waiting to enter the hall and the children in their classrooms were awaiting with joyful anticipation their turn to present. The assembly featured an offering from each class and the selections ranged from little (Grade 1) dwarves marching along to an amazing display of balance and coordination given by the 7th Grade. This opportunity for the children and students to show what they have been learning in an artistic way is a time-honored tradition and way of giving thanks to the parents, grandparents and other special friends who make this education possible. What a fitting way to begin the Thanksgiving break!
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| Early Childhood Application Deadline |
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Pre-Kindergarten &
Kindergarten Application Deadline:
January 10, 2014
This is a friendly reminder that we have our last Early Childhood Information Meeting on Wednesday, December 11 at 7 p.m. before the January 10, 2014, application deadline for the fall of 2014.
Attendance at one Early Childhood Information Evening is mandatory for those who want to enroll their children in Pre-K or Kindergarten. It is a wonderful evening with kindergarten teachers who will share some background on Waldorf education and provide valuable information about the Early Childhood curriculum and the importance of learning through play and hands-on activities. Applications will be available at the meeting. And, there will be lots of festive homemade treats!
Simply sign up online at www.waldorfschool.com/acalendar. This is also a great opportunity to sign up for a Walk Through the Grades (next one is in January 2014) if you'd like to learn more about the school.
Please Note: If you have already attended one Early Childhood Information meeting, you do not need to attend again. It's only mandatory once!
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10th Grade Poetry Evening
As a culmination of the 10th Grade Poetics Block, the students will host a poetry evening, where they will share recitations from famous poets as well as their own original work. Don't miss this special evening!
Wednesday, December 19
Meadows Hall, 7:30 pm
Recommended for Grade 7 and up (just too long to sit for younger)
It will be about 1-1/2 hours with one short intermission
It's free!
Dia De Los Muertos - A submission missed in the last newsletter
The high schoolers recently spent a week gaining a greater understanding of the traditional Mexican Celebration of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead (November 2). In addition to the making papel picado, tasting pan de muerto, and decorating altares, the 11th graders went on a field trip to the Museum of Latin America in Long Beach for a Day of the Dead tour. They looked at alters created by local artists and studied the famous works of Jose Guadalupe Posada. Many of the high school students also attended downtown Santa Ana's 11th Annual Noche de Altares. where they learned more about the altars, tried traditional foods, and experienced the music and dance of Mexico.
 
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Thanks to everyone for the wonderful and prompt support.
School-wide we have reached 35% participation. Just because we realize you enjoy knowing when your child's class is doing well, here are the classes who are ahead of the school-wide 35% average:
- Miss Barbara's Pre-K: 60%
- 3rd Grade: 53%
- 5th Grade: 45%
- 7th Grade: 37%
- Miss Terri's Kindergarten: 38%
- 9th Grade: 36%
Classes not listed remain below 35%. Check the newsletter in 2 weeks to see if your class had made the list.
Congratulations to the Whitney family who are now the proud owners of reserved parking for the year. So you'll see there are now two reserved spots marked with posts on the sidewalk. They are on the end of the parking lot fairly close to the trash receptacle entry gate and the Eurythmy Hall. Please do not park there any time of day or for any school-wide event.
If you did not receive a mailing via USPS or if you have questions about the Annual Giving Fund, please contact Denise Ogawa, dogawa@waldorfschool.com or (949)574-7775, ext. 210.
Go to www.waldorfschool.com/annual to pledge any amount that is auto-deducted monthly from December through July or to make a lump-sum gift.
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OPEN DURING WINTER FESTIVAL
12 - 4 pm
Get ideas from your wee ones BEFORE the Winter Festival starts, and sneak in later to purchase!
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Simplicity Parenting Workshop on Thursday evenings beginning January 17 through February 27 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This workshop will be held on our campus but it is extended to our community and friends. For more information click here!
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| Orchestra Ensemble Pretend City Performance |
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We were honored to be asked to perform at the Pretend City
Children's Museum Gala & Auction to offer entertainment to  their guests and earn the big bucks in support of their worthy cause. A talented group of orchestra students from our high school and 8th grade kicked off the evening themed "Rock the City" with rock 'n roll pieces. The traditional orchestra sound was complemented by our own multi-faceted students who delivered that "Rock the City" vibe with an electric guitar and the drums.
Thank you to the Miss Wondercheck and the students for representing us so well, and to their parents for getting them there.
To learn more about Pretend City, visit the Pretend City Website.
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| Annual Gala & Auction - March 15, 2014 |
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Please Save-the-Date for a great time!
Last year we were extraordinarily proud that a minimal number of people purchased an auction item to donate, rather than obtaining a donation. Let's continue with that momentum this year by encouraging every family to contribute something that they do not have to buy!
Next week, we will send via email the materials needed to obtain a donation. Please think about those businesses you frequent or of friends or family who may have access to something we could auction. The sky is the limit. We auction everything from restaurant certificates to handmade scarves to week-long vacation stays in great destinations. Let your creativity inspire you. We welcome several families collaborating together to create heartfelt themed packages as well.
There will not be an auction affiliated with the Golf Tournament this year, so all auction items obtained will be presented in affiliation with the Gala on March 15 (either on-line or at the event).
For those of you really thinking ahead, the Golf Tournament will be May 14, 2014.
If you are interested in helping with the auction, please contact Erica at the front desk to get contact information for Sarah Rodelo (our Parent Association Fundraising Chair). Ask anyone who helped last year...they enjoyed it!
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