2350 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Playgroup - Grade 8: (949) 574-7775
High School: (949) 574-7754
Company of Angels: (949) 574-7735
The Scrip Store: (949) 574-7739 |
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Newsletter for our families and friends
March 19, 2015
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The WSOC Twelfth Grade Presents....
Kurt Vonnegut's
Cat's Cradle
Adapted by Daisy Barnard
Two performances
Thursday, March 19, 7pm, Meadows Hall
Friday, March 20, 7pm Meadows Hall
Tickets are $10 pre-sale, $12 at the door.
To purchase tickets, please contact a high school student or email Carrie at cfrisby@waldorfschool.com.
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COMING FALL 2016
40,000 HOURS OF INSPIRED FREE PLAY
The time has come to re-imagine the largest exterior space on campus: The Playground and Central Yard
What was 5 years ago stated on the campus renovation plan as "coming someday" has finally arrived. Someday is today!
5 important things to know:
- We have a 25-year lease. Now is the time!
- The funding comes entirely from donations (not tuition). We will still need the community's support for the operating budget, through Annual Giving, the Gala, and the Move-a-Thon.
- GREAT NEWS!Thanks to our outstanding community, through a successful pre-launch and the 2014 Gala bid designated for this project, we have already raised 77% of the needed funding. It's incredible!
- The final and most important stretch of the race is now at our feet. We are counting on the community to raise $93,500 to carry this torch across the finish line.
- Financial commitments needed by this June. Accepting pledges paid in installments through June 2017.
We can do this, but not without you!
Learn More: www.waldorfschool.com/playground/
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Parent Education Lecture by Patti Connolly
 When: March 25, 2015 at 7:00 pm Where: Meadows Hall Social Dynamics Through Childhood What's Normal? In this lecture, we will examine the following: - How children's social-emotional development grows over time
- The differences between bullying and normal childhood disagreements
- How Waldorf educators creatively work with each student's gradually unfolding social-emotional awareness along with their classes' unique social dynamic
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Happening in the High
Sailing the High Seas!
Two of our WSOC High School students, Bobby Oxford Pope (Grade 10) and Catherine Reynolds (Grade 9), were chosen to be part of a 9 person crew aboard a 38' "Apprentice" to sail in the 2015 Islands Race. The race course started in Long Beach Harbor, went around Santa Catalina and San Clemente Islands and finished off at San Diego' s Point Loma. They were one of 34 boats that began the race on Friday March 6th. They finished the next day, 4th in a class of 7, in 1 day, 15 minutes and 36 seconds.
High School Artwork on Display at City Hall
For the month of March, Grade 9 Printmaking/Scratchboard and Grade 12 Mandalas will be on exhibit in the lobby of Costa Mesa City Hall. Stop by and check it out!
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Administrative Audit
The Board of Trustees has initiated an administrative audit. The school has been growing rapidly and it was deemed necessary to have a review of the administrative structure to ensure efficiency and maximum use of resources. The company doing the audit is very experienced with Waldorf Schools. You can learn more about them by visiting their website at: http://www.adminservice.com/staff.php The audit process will start immediately and will include a two-day site visit in the second half of April.
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Upcoming Events and
Class Parent Meetings
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Japanese Study Hall:
Every Mon.
3 - 4 pm Grades 5 - 8
Meets in Grade 5 classroom
Japanese Club:
Every Tues.
3:15 - 4:30 Grades 9 - 12
Meets in Grade 6 classroom
High School Basketball
Practice:
Mondays 2:00 - 4:30pm
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00pm
Grades 9 - 12
High School Volleyball
Practice:
Mondays 2:00 - 3:30pm
Grades 9 - 12
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Thursday, March 19
Boy's High School Basketball Game
Location: TBD
4:00 pm
Thursday, March 19
Ms. Arieta & Ms. Kelly Parent Evening
Classroom
5:30 pm
Thursday, March 19 & Friday, March 20
High School Senior Play: Cat's Cradle
Meadows Hall
7:00 pm nightly
Ticket required for entry
Friday, March 20
WSOC Grades 7 and 8 Track & Field Event
Jim Scott Stadium & WSOC Campus
7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday, March 22 - Wednesday, March 25
Grade 6: Death Valley Field Trip
Monday, March 23 - Friday, March 27
All High School Off Campus
Grade 9: Farming Week
Grade 10: Mexicali
Grade 11: Practicum
Grade 12: Sr. Trip
Monday, March 23 - Friday, March 27
Bring in your Auction Item for Gala
Flagpole
8:00 - 9:00 am daily
Tuesday, March 24
Girl's High School Volleyball Game
Location: TBD
3:00 pm
Wednesday, March 25
Parent Education Lecture by Patti Connolly:
Social Dynamics Through Childhood What's Normal?
Meadows Hall
7:00 pm
Thursday, March 26
Grade 7 & 8 Music Festival (Strings)
8:00 am - 12:30pm
Friday, March 27
Aftercare forms are due
Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 10
No School: Spring Break
Monday, April 13
Grade 11 Parent Evening
Sequoia Room
7:00 pm
Tuesday, April 14
Room Rep Meeting
Handwork Classroom
8:45am
Tuesday, April 14
Grade 2 Parent Evening
6:30 pm
Wednesday, April 15
Miss Catherine Parent Evening
6:45pm
Wednesday, April 15
Grade 9 Parent Evening
Linden Room
7:30 pm- optional group study at 7:00 pm
Friday, April 17 - Saturday, April 18
Grade 8 Projects
Eurythmy Hall
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Catherine Averett
Chris Bennett
Christiane Bohr
Eden Boric
Jenell Carlson
Barbara Cubanski
Kurt Faerber
Brad Holm
Andrea Hubert (Co-Chair)
Masami Inoue
Lisa Masterson (Co-Chair)
Angie Meier
Kimberley Telfer-Radzat
Robin Thiess
Brooke Trudeau
Deborah Waring
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Russ Bermejo
David Burnett (Chair)
Chris DeRosa
Joe DeMichele
Lisa Masterson
Colin Severn
Jaime Stahl
Carol Sudbeck
David Tabone
Robin Theiss
Abril Turner
Wende Zomnir
Administrative Rotation:
Gina Illes
Denise Ogawa
Kim Sava
Linda Timmons
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Parent Association Leadership Chairs
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Rachel Hulan
Volunteer Leadership Co-Chair
Kristen Krofina
Volunteer Leadership Co-Chair
Victoria Imsirovic
Parent Education Chair
Jamie Stahl
BOT Representative
Brooke Tomblin
Outreach Chair
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Mark your calendars for this year
May Faire 2015
Based on survey and parent feedback, the May Faire committee has decided this year to have a fresh, new look which continues to embrace Waldorf Education with the sense of community and family.
In the spirit of adventure and being environmentally-conscious we will try to create a smaller global foot print by being less wasteful, recycling, using reusable décor, more family games and crafts, and Contra dancing.
Every family will receive 2 free entry wristbands.
Wristband and tickets for meals (and for some of the games & crafts) can be purchased at Company of Angels two weeks before May Faire.
Drop & shop at "Twice upon a time" for May Faire white clothing.
Saturday May 2, 2015
10am-2p
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Aftercare
April aftercare forms are due March 27.
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Presto Pay Your Way to Hundreds
Not A Presto Pay User Yet -- Sign up and spend $200 using Presto Pay throughout March 2015 to be entered into a drawing for $100 in Scrip of your choice. See or call Pam Lusk in the Scrip office if you need help signing up. Or try yourself at shopwithscrip.com
Already a Presto Pay User -- Spend $500 throughout March 2015 to be entered into a drawing for $200 in Scrip of your choice.
Your odds of winning depend on how many people qualify for entry. Lotto players eat your hearts out. Even if you don't win, you do because you supported your favorite school!
Don't forget to come in and get your scrip before spring break!
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Company of Angels
First day of Spring arrives on Friday...time to read Secret Garden, The Little Princess, The Flower Festival, The Sun Egg to name a few. Remember our shelves are stocked with many of these classic titles.
The Sun is shining. That is the magic.
The Flowers are growing...the roots are stirring.
That is the magic. Being Spring is the magic!
In the store now.....
Organic seeds to plant NOW!
Easter books, bunnies, candles and Sea Salt Caramels
Beautiful Everyday Artifacts Silver Necklaces w/Images - NEW
Night Owl and Lucky Cards - NEW
Crocodile Creek Balls - NEW
Felting Supplies are restocked
Universal Cotton Yarn to knit for wash cloths - NEW
Arriving soon...Yarn from a new vendor Malabrigo...incredible
Remember....
Baskets available to build for your child's Birthday Wishes (one week prior)
Our Wish List Book is ready for your wishes
The Company of Angels is here, convenient, a constant fundraiser for the school
PLEASE shop your store.
Matilda Jane Clothing specializing in girls clothing from 12 month to 14 years and Adults will be doing another Trunk Show on March 25. See the attached flyer. Please do come by...proceeds benefit the school. We had a great show just Tuesday...beautiful items for your loved ones and yourself! Here is your second chance...don't miss out!
Blessings....
THE ANGELS
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Save the Date for 8th Grade Projects
April 17th
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
April 18th
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
See attached flyer for more details.
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AWSNA-Sponsored Webinar April 21
Parent-Teacher Relationships in a Waldorf School
The Human Encounter: Parent-Teacher Relationships in a Waldorf School Community. A Conversation with Torin M. Finser, PhD
Join us for a webinar on April 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm EDT
Register now!
A school is a community, and like all communities, its health depends upon the quality of its relationships. Join us as Torin speaks to the parent-teacher relationship in all its dimensions offering both practical advice and deeper, spiritual insights. This webinar is co-sponsored by AWSNA and the Anthroposophical Society in America.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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10 WEEKS 'TIL THE GALA
Tickets on sale next week.
Book your babysitters now.
Saturday, May 30. 5:30 PM.
Auction item donations being accepted now. Each family is asked to procure one item - the goal is for you to tap into your resources to get something donated (rather than purchasing it yourself).
Auction item deadline -- April 17.
By March 27 if at all possible.
If you know what you're obtaining but don't have it yet, please let us know what you have. Alyssa Hamilton or Denise Ogawa are reachable all the time in the office! Or you can email galateam@waldorfschool.com
WANTED!! A stay in a vacation home. If you have one, or know someone who does, please contact Alyssa, Denise or galateam@waldorfschool.com
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Order Your Yearbook Now!
Please fill out the attached order form and return to the front or high school office, or email/scan it to eruvalcaba @waldorfschool.com.
Click here for order form.
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Waldorf School of Orange County
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A member of the independent Waldorf® schools of North America.
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Fully accredited by the Schools Commission of Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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