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Tidying Up New Pick Up Location for Event Platters
in the breezeway
As a reminder, platters, tupperware, plates and the like that are brought to the office for events or meetings on campus can now be picked up in the breezeway in the large cabinet marked Lost and Found. Platters etc will be located in the canvas bags on the bottom shelves of the cabinet. As a reminder please put your names on your platters with tape.
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Harmony & Vines
Sunday, April 28th
at Turkovich Family Wines
Join us for a relaxing afternoon with The DWS Board of Directors, who will be hosting an afternoon of wine, food pairings, and music by the DWS Fiddlers at the family friendly Turkovich Winery's beautiful farm in Winters on Sunday, April 28th from 1-3pm! Luciana Turkovich, a fourth generation winemaker and DWS Board Member, will walk the guests through a 5-wine flight of delicious Turkovich wines. Purchase multiple tickets, bring the kids*, and go as a group or meet up with other DWS parents at the event, either way we hope to see you there!
*No tickets are required for children.
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Class Photo Day
Pre-Orders
Wednesday, April 24
The Photo Packages are now available for online pre-ordering. Pre-Orders are delivered directly to the school, so save shipping costs and order early. Click on this link:
https://v2.myproimages.com/wendybaker/code/WYXVR then type your child's first name in the space provided. If you have any questions please contact: wendy@wendybaker.com
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Da Vinci Information Night
Wednesday, April 24
5 pm - 6pm
in the MPR (Multipurpose Room)
Learn more about Da Vinci High School form the Principal himself and about the school's innovative approach to education for your soon-to-be high school students. Da Vinci High School blends rigorous academics with hands-on learning to foster creative thinking and problem solving skills.
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May Faire
Saturday, May 4
10 am procession begins on Campus
Celebrate Spring with us at May Faire next Saturday! It will be full of our traditional May Faire dances, a puppet show, garland making, a variety of games, face painting, and more! Waldorf schools celebrate May Faire as a traditional spring festival that holds cultural, educational, and community significance. May Faire is rooted in the Waldorf educational philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of connecting with nature and fostering a sense of community. A festive celebration filled with flowers, community, and music, the May Faire features arts and crafts, games and activities, food, a puppet show, a petting zoo and vendors offering unique items. Attended by as many as 500 community members, it is a beautiful way to welcome in Spring.
We need volunteers! Sign up to help our school with May Faire today. Click the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C49AFAA29A31-2024#/
Please reach out to your class teachers about expected arrival times! Every class will have a different need according to activity.
Stay tuned for tickets sales and more announcements about May Faire soon!
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Parents Handwork Circle
Fridays
9 am
in the Handwork room
You are invited! Help make treasures for the May Faire Pocket Person, meet other parents, make new friends, and learn a new handwork skill. Please join handwork teacher Dahlia Haberman in the handwork room on Fridays after drop off at 9am (room opens at 8:15am).
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Java with Jennifer
Monday, April 29
8 am - 9 am
in the Drop off Circle
Learn about the Pocket Person phenomenon for May Faire. Why do we do it? Where does the tradition come from? How can you make beautiful pocket treasures too? The Balance Me Out food truck will be there at 7:30 am. Sip on delicious low sugar hot chocolate and award-winning signature seasonal drinks while learning about our school.
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Spring Concert
& 8th Grade Solos
Friday, May 10
6:30 pm
Brunelle Hall, DHS
All friends and family are invited to our annual Spring Concert, where our students in 4th-8th Grades will present us with a night of music. As a note for parents, dress rehearsals in the venue will be held during school on Friday before the event. We will need volunteer drivers to help with transport. Please connect with your class teacher if you would like to help out.
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Parent Child Classes
Fridays
at Davis Waldorf School
We warmly invite you and your wee one or toddler to join us for two special Parent-Child sessions led by Mary Nichols, an experienced Waldorf teacher and mother and grandmother of Waldorf children. The classes will be fun and informative. Please come on Fridays! Last available session of the year is Spring from April 12th - May 31st.
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Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 21st
6:30 pm
Zoom
All families are welcome and encouraged to attend our monthly Board of Directors meeting. Our March meeting is tomorrow night. Join us on Zoom Here
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STUDENT & CLASSROOM SHARE
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6th, 7th, and 8th Grades
Sailing Expedition
The experience from a 7th grade student:
On April 18th, I went on a field trip to the Matthew Turner tallship and Bay Model with 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. The Matthew Turner was built in 2017. The Matthew Turner was built as a replica of a tall ship that once held the record for sailing from San Francisco to Tahiti, the fastest until another boat beat it. Their record was 19 days. I learned how to raise a sail and lower a sail. I also learned a lot of terms for example, rope is a line, pulley is a block and so much more. The Matthew Turner someday wants to sail to Tahiti.
The Bay Model is huge. My first reaction when I saw it was "wow!!!" It is used to predict the flow of an oil leak. They do this by putting food coloring in and watching it to see where it flows.
We saw lots of seals. The seals would go on the dock o sun bathe. It seemed like he seals didn't mind the people. It was really awesome because it was pup season so there were lots of baby seals with their moms. The mom seals were brown and the baby were grey.
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8th Grade Play
"The Princess Bride"
The 8th grade performed a play adaptation of The Princess Bride from the novel that tells the story of a young woman named Buttercup and her true love, Westley. The story unfolds as Westley embarks on a quest to rescue Buttercup from an unwanted marriage.
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7th Grade Rube Goldberg Machine
The 7th grade learned about Mechanical Physics as they embarked on creating their Rube Goldberg Machine. The objective was to squeeze toothpaste from a tube onto a toothbrush. A Rube Goldberg machine is intentionally designed to perform a simple task in an indirect and overly complicated way, relying on chain reactions. The 7th graders presented their successful machine to each class and will now continue on with pearly white teeth.
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Playtime at DWS
Playtime allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them. As they master their world, play helps children develop new competencies that lead to enhanced confidence and the resiliency they will need to face future challenges. Undirected play allows children to learn how to work in groups, to share, to negotiate, to resolve conflicts, and to learn self-advocacy skills. When play is allowed to be child-driven, children practice decision-making skills, move at their own pace, discover their own areas of interest, and ultimately engage fully in the passions they wish to pursue.
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Auction
Our 'Out of This World Auction' has rocketed us to new heights, bringing our community together and smashing records with the highest funds ever raised! Join us in the Breezeway for a Galactic Gratitude Gathering this Friday April 26th from 1 pm -1:30 pm, bring your ideas for next year's auction, as we celebrate our stellar success and chart the course for more fun and prosperous auctions ahead!
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Beautification Day for Earth Day Celebration
Thank you to our amazing Parent Council for hosting an inspiring Celebration for Earth Day as we beautified our campus. The warm spring day lent itself well to weeding our campus and gathering as a community to find ways to reduce our waste and steward the earth. Let us carry these reminders into our everyday lives and strive for the longevity of our planet.
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New Gate on Campus
Thanks to the craftsmanship of RB Cope Contractors, we have a beautiful new gate! RB Cope contractors is owned and operated by the family of a current student and two of our DWS alumni. This new gate adds a homey and safe feel to our campus. Not only was Robin able to add our Davis Waldorf School logo to each door, but he also added the gorgeous Waldorf sun to the top for an added natural effect. A huge thank you to Robin Cope and his team for making our campus even safer and more beautiful.
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Summergarden
6 weeks, June 17 - July 26
Come explore arts, braiding, jewelry-making, and more - all while making new friends! Join us this summer for hands-on fun. Children will engage with the theme of the week, developing new and interesting skills with the help of experienced instructors. Each day is a mix of structured activity and free play. Lunch is provided! Families may enroll in however many weeks of camp they wish, whether just one or all six.
The Summergarden program is open to families who do not attend DWS.
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Kinder Camp for currently enrolled DWS families
9 weeks, June 17 - August 15
DWS welcomes students ages 3 to 6 years old to join us for a summer of adventure! Sign up for as many blocks as you wish. Connect with nature, friends, and the magic of childhood. Snack is provided, and kids will bring lunches from home.
Our Kinder Camp teachers create a homelike atmosphere with a mix of indoor and outdoor play times, as well as a healthy balance between teacher-led and child-directed activities. Join us for music, stories, and crafts! Kinder Camp is only for DWS families who were enrolled during the 23-24 school year. Families entering DWS for the 24-25 may request to attend Kinder Camp by emailing office@daviswaldorf.org.
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Suggestion Box
The DWS We Hear You Suggestion Box is in full swing! We now have an online version to promote equitable access! Make a suggestion here Thank you for your suggestions, affirmations, and ideas. We read your suggestions each week and have taken action steps! Please keep your suggestions coming. WE HEAR YOU!
Plans are underway for the following suggestions:
- Hooks placed in bathrooms
- A shelf outside of the MPR for string instruments
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Davis Scholastic
Chess Club
Various dates & locations
John Langreck, chess teacher, is holding classes through zoom and in person in the Sacramento and Davis areas depending on the date. Please contact John for more dates, details, or any questions at:
john.langreck@gmail.com
(916) 996-1428
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Annual Plant Sale and Open Farm Day
Sunday April 28
11 am - 4 pm
Capay
We here at Good Humus Produce wanted to invite you to our farm at 12255 County Road 84A Capay, CA 95607. This is a day to get out to the country, spend some time in the sun and to browse the collection of veggie plants, perennial flowers, herbs and trees to take home to continue or start your own home garden.
Bring your own picnic lunch, find a spot to enjoy the farm, take a farm tour or let the kids join in the kids' art and nature activities. We do ask that you leave all pets at home; if you have any question feels free to call (530) 787-3187 or email Humus@cal.net.
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If you have an item to include in an upcoming newsletter,
email Cheyenne Rada at outreach@daviswaldorf.org
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