Thanks to the hundreds of people who attended.  The classrooms were

alive with families working together endeavoring to complete the Michaelmas challenges.  The Knit-a-Purlooza community service project, "casted-on" with an enthusiastic bang, and even got into the local press.  (See the Knit-a-Purlooza) article below.

 

Many were waiting in line for food when the announcements were made by David Burnett, volunteer Board of Trustees Chair.  So if you were unable to hear for any reason, or want to hear all the good news again....here's a re-cap of what was delivered in person, with far more style and grace than these words on a page can depict.

 

 

 

Enrollment Growth

• We're happy to welcome 33 new families and a total of 357 students, 10 more than last year. 
• The High School has its largest student body yet.
• Strong enrollment is evidence that WSOC continues to be a destination for families seeking a more thoughtful education for their children.  We are among only a handful nationally who offer Waldorf curriculum spanning from Pre-K - 12th Grade, not to mention having a healthy Foundation Studies program.  All of this makes our campus a special site on this educational mission, something in which we can all take great pride.

 

 

• Over the past 26 years, we have been at several sites - coming to Canyon Drive in 1998.
• Continuing to evolve our home as a vibrant, healthy site connected to nature remains a priority to the school.

 

Then, David made the best announcement which many audience members, especially those who have been here for a decade or more, could hardly believe...

 

"I'm excited to announce that the district and our school recently signed a lease extension securing this site, our home, until the year 2039!  That is incredible!"

 

This home is secured for 2 full generations of Waldorf students.  Babies recently born into our community will have time to graduate high school, enter college, and be well into their careers by the next lease renewal will have to be considered.

 

"As just a school we survive, but as a community we thrive."

• The lease extension took over 6 months of discussions, including efforts by our administrative staff and volunteer BOT.
• We would like to thank Mr. Paul Reed of the Newport Mesa Unified School District for championing our request.
• And a special thank you to Mr. Alex Hayden, parent of 2 children at WSOC, for voluntarily holding the reins on this special project and for taking such remarkable care of our future.

WHAT A HIT!

 

Thanks to our amazing community, we are already off to a sprint of a start. Finished squares are rolling in, 42 to be exact, and we started less than a week ago!

 

We're delighted our school is demonstrating its prowess in handwork while serving the broader community by knitting squares for charity.  This is fantastic in every way.

 

If you missed our "cast on" event at Back-to-School Night, there is a bag of goodies for you in the front office from our event sponsor, Michaels.  Come pick them up so you can get started.   

 

If you want to participate, but haven't mastered knitting, join us Monday mornings in front of Company of Angels.  There you will find knitters galore, ready to help... join the fun!

 

Go team Knit-a-Purlooza!

 

Keep an eye out for our own sort of Ocktoberfest with a "BREW AND KNIT" night coming up soon....details to follow.   Happy knitting!

 

We were featured in the Daily Pilot.  Click here to read all about it.

 

Thank you to our friends at 

 

 

 

Wednesday, October 15 - Grade 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 12 also Catherine's Pre-K and Ms Kelli & Ms Arieta's kindergarten

 

Make-up Picture Day will be first week in November.  No forms are needed!  You will be given an on-line order form and information after Picture Day.  

 

Please remember, small children (our children) walk from their cars, through our parking lot, to get the school each day.  

Driving speeds should be S-L-O-W and S-L-O-W-E-R.

We've had a couple of close calls between tiny people and big cars.  

Slow down please.  Thank you.

Our school has sold these fresh products from the Pacific Northwest for many years, always with the highest level of satisfaction.   This year the 8th grade holds the reins of this fundraiser as a way to earn the final funds needed for their final class trip.  

The class is asking for the support of those who have access to people who might enjoy these products:  co-workers, employees, neighbors, friends and family, or even yourself.  This is completely non-mandatory and there is no pressure.  But if you are able to support them with your purchase of a very nice product or gift, then that is a winner for everyone.

Packets will be distributed in Grades 1 - 12 tomorrow, please check those backpacks and lunch baskets.  For Kindergarten, look for the packets available at the sign-in table.  If you would like to participate and finding the packet escapes you, we have them in the front office.

Last Sunday, the 10th graders welcomed 15 exchange students from Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. On Monday, they were part of our school's Michaelmas event and on Tuesday, the group enjoyed an outing to the Bodies and Titanic exhibits. They are living with their host families (10th grade WSOC families) this week, are attending classes in the high school, and will return to Mexicali on Friday. Our 10th graders will join them at their school, CETYS Preparatoria, in late March!

THANK YOU to everyone who supported the high school's fundraising efforts by buying an Italian take-out dinner or buying drinks and cookies at Back -to-School Night last week! We appreciate your support! Look out for another Italian take-out dinner on March 9 -- those tickets sold out fast!

Please stop by the Costa Mesa City Hall to see high school artwork on display.  Last years 9th Grade Art History work (current 10th grade) is on display for the month of October. 

Waldorf School of Orange County

http://www.waldorfschool.com
2350 Canyon Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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