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Bookkeeper Needed
DWS is looking for a qualified bookkeeper. This Full Time position includes tuition remission. If you have a background in accounting and are interested, please send you resume to and contact the office at office@daviswaldorf.org.
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Book Talk with
Professor Ben Weber
Wednesday, February 28
7pm - 7:45pm
on Zoom
Waldorf Alumnus and UCD African American Studies Professor Benjamin Weber will be presenting at our Parent Council meeting on 28 February via Zoom. Please join us to hear the story of how American prisons are inextricably linked to the expansion of American power around the globe. He will be talking about the history of “prison imperialism” in places like the Philippines, Panama, and across North America and the roots of our modern era of mass incarceration. Ben will also reflect on how his Waldorf education has shaped his career to date.
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Out of This World Auction 2024
Saturday, April 13
4pm-9pm
at Full Belly Farm
Tickets on sale now!
Eat, drink, and dance into the stars on Saturday April 13th, 2024 from 4pm to 9pm at Full Belly Farm. Sponsor or Volunteer at the auction and get a complimentary ticket. Single admissions tickets and couple camping tickets sold separately. Book at room at Cache Creek Resort. See More
Note: Couple Camping tickets do not include admissions but are good for 2 people each.
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Community Social
with Parent Council
Friday, March 1
1pm - 2pm in the Grove
Connect with other DWS families as we listen to The Davis Waldorf Fiddlers, enjoy refreshments and sweet treats.
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Parent Information Night for Subjects
Wednesday, March 13
7pm -8:30pm
in the MPR
Our beloved subject teachers will be speaking about Music, Math, Strings, Gardening, Games and how each subject is a pivotal part of your child's education. They will discuss what grades in which each subject is introduced and how the curriculum is tailored for individual grades. See More
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Spring Concert
& 8th Grade Solos
Friday, May 10
Brunelle Hall, DHS
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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May Faire
Saturday, May 4
on Campus
Celebrate Spring with us at May Faire. Waldorf schools celebrate Mayfair as a traditional spring festival that holds cultural, educational, and community significance. Mayfair 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. May Faire features festive music, 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.
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Parent Child Classes
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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Information Night
Thursday, February 29
6:15pm
at DVHS
Explore the Da Vinci High School information night and other events. After our students graduate 8th grade, many of them attend Da Vinci High School and receive their high school diploma before moving forward in their educational journey.
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STUDENT & CLASSROOM SHARE
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Friendship
By Mila Davis
Hudson, Hudson, a great friend
Hudson, Hudson not to end
Hudson, Hudson you are bright
Hudson, Hudson you are light
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4th Grade Calligraphy
4th Grade had special grandparent guests for Lunar New Year to teach the class calligraphy. The ancient art of calligraphy is not just a form of decorative art. Instead it is viewed as the supreme visual art form encompassing literature and art lasting through the dynasties.
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1st Grade
Imbolc Celebration
A Gaelic festival, Imbolc is a celebration of the coming of spring held on the day equidistant from both the winter solstice and spring equinox. They made brooms which signifies the sweeping away of winter making room for new growth and new life.
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8th Grade Presentations
Each student from the graduating 8th grade class choses an area of study, with a mentor, that culminates in an artistic presentation to the community. Many younger students and families attended to support the 8th grade students and see what they've learned. Presentations this year included book binding, coffee roasting, and 911 calls.
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Kindergarten
Valentine's Day Tea Party
After much practice with manners throughout the week, the kindergarten classes welcomed the Queen of Hearts into their Valentine's Day Tea Party. Breakfast and tea was shared with all our friends. A special book was even made for the Queen of Hearts with help from every student and some of the teachers too.
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Because it was such a special day, the graceful Queen of Hearts bestowed each Kindergarten student with a valentine of their very own before departing to spread love and kindness throughout the rest of the world. She felt so loved and welcomed by our Kindergarten classes that she promised she would come visit again next year.
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5th Grade
Ancient Civilizations Projects
During the fifth grade studies of ancient civilizations, they have seen many examples of beautiful art, architecture, and writing from China, India, Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece. The children chose something that inspired them from one of these civilizations and deepened their studies by creating an artistic representation.
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2nd Grade Class Play - Anansi!
In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature. He sets out on a long, difficult journey. How will he triumph as one of the smallest creatures in the world?
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Open House
This is a time for all students and faculty come together to show parents and the Davis community what we've been working on. Classes and teachers create a warm space for community members to enjoy viewing the children's work. Each class will also pick a food relating to their current area of study and the class will serve that particular food for the evening. In this way many visitors will get to taste what the students are learning as well as see it. The DWS fiddlers and separate strings classes perform throughout open house truly making it a wondrous night and impactful for all of your senses.
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Lunar New Year
It's the Year of the Wood Dragon!
Lunar New Year is a widely celebrated ushering in of the new year for many cultures around the world. Here at the Davis Waldorf School students learn about festivals from all over the worlds. We honor the Lunar New Year traditions by telling the story of Nian and the story of the Chinese Zodiac, having a parade for good luck, setting off poppers in place of firecrackers to drive away Nian, and giving red envelopes full of good wishes and luck for the coming year.
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Spring Break Vacation Care
Plan ahead! Spring Break (March 25-April 5th) Vacation care is available. Vacation Care contracts are available on our website and Blackbaud. Printed forms are available in Junebug and Sunflower Aftercare. Please turn in completed contracts to the office or send to office@daviswaldorf.org by March 11th.
Junebug Contract
Sunflower Contract
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Reminder for Grades parents during drop-off periods to not park in reserved spots unless designated as available
by a sign.
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Parking Reminder
Drop Off: Grades families drop off their children at the drop off circle on campus next to the lower grades playground after 8am. Staff are present on the playground beginning at 8am; please do not leave your children unattended before that time. DO NOT leave cars unattended in the parking lot lanes or circle. If you need to be on campus for longer than a quick drop off, please park at Davis Christian Assembly church at 3030 Sycamore Lane.
Pick-Up: All parents may park on campus for afternoon pick-up in any open parking spaces, and in reserved parking spaces after 2pm. Otherwise, please park at the Davis Christian Assembly church. Please do not park in reserved or faculty designated parking spaces before 2pm.
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First Days of 24-25 School Year
Spring is coming soon which also means we are beginning to plan the new school year! A few families have asked about the first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year. Please see below for the official dates:
- September 3, 2024 Preschool Warming Day
- September 4, 2024 First day of school for Preschool and 1st-8th grade, Warming Day for Kindergarten
- September 5, 2024 First day of school for Kindergarten
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Summer Camp Class Leaders Needed!
Do you have a special skill, such as handwork, book making, archery, drama, clay, chess, jump rope, cooking, or similar skills that you would like to share with students?
We are looking for class leaders for our DWS Summer Camp. Do you have a skill you'd be willing to share for a couple of hours in the morning for a week during summer? Or do you know someone who might be interested?
Please reply to Coleen Borrego at pedagogy@daviswaldorf.org. Help make this summer camp a wonderful one!
Summer Camp planning is in full swing! We will be sending out information on our summer camp offerings March 1st. Thank you for your patience while we plan a fun and enriching camp!
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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
Information John Langreck is a teacher throughout the Sacramento and Davis areas. He is holding chess classes through zoom and in person in the Sacramento and Davis areas depending on the date. See more information and dates here. Please contact John with any questions at:
john.langreck@gmail.com
(916) 996-1428
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This Being Human &
The Foundation Stone
in Eurythmy
Sunday, March 3 at 3 pm
Sacramento Waldorf School
Immerse yourself in the Waldorf world of Eurythmy with a live performance by the Portland Eurythmy Troupe as they perform classic works from Rudolf Steiner. This event is perfect for ages 12 and older and is fun for the whole family. See More
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Grief Retreat
April 3rd - 7th in Santa Cruz
This five-day, four-night experience is hosted by renowned therapist Dr. Laura Berman, and David Kessler, one of the world's foremost experts on grief, who both lost their sons very young. This retreat is intended to provide the safety and healing bereaved mothers need to fully inhabit their grief; to pause, reflect and begin to discover new meaning that may be found by going and growing through the pain of this loss. All professionals who are holding space and providing support during this gathering are either volunteering their time, or doing this at cost, to reach the most number of grieving mothers possible.
Scholarships are also available on an application and needs basis. Grief Retreat at 1440 Multiversity, in Santa Cruz, CA, for mothers who have lost their children -- no matter how young/old or when.
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Do you have a submission for our Newsletter?
If you have an item to include in an upcoming newsletter,
email Cheyenne Rada at outreach@daviswaldorf.org
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