Dear WSOC Families,

We are so excited to welcome you all back next Tuesday, Sept. 5! Please see your back to school virtual packets for information on drop off and pick up, school schedules, strings information, field trips and much more. Enjoy these last few golden days of summer! Please stay tuned for information on our upcoming back to school celebration in early October and other on- campus happenings.

Do you have ParentSquare (our all-school communications hub) questions? Don't hesitate to reach out: ahamilton@waldorfschool.com. ParentSquare is our go-to for WSOC communications, volunteer sign ups, community events, photo and video sharing and much more. We strive for 100 percent participation in the platform, and I am happy to help guide you toward a successful experience.

Lastly, don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for fun photos and glimpses into the daily WSOC experience!

Warmly,



Alyssa Hamilton

Communications Coordinator

We are pleased to share our WSOC 2023-24 Back to School Packet!

You have special letters of warm welcome from your College of Teachers and Board of Trustees, and your School Administrator. For ease of reading and referral, each underlined document provided is linked to our website. Below, you will find a breakdown of information for High School, Grades and Early Childhood.

See options below to access the remainder of your Back to School materials that are pertinent to you and your family!

HIGH SCHOOL

WSOC High School: What You Need to Know

Student Council Welcome

Parent Procedures for Return to School 

High School Weekly Schedule

High School Main Lesson Block Plan

High School Parent & Student Handbook 

Athletic Clearance Form

Permission to Administer Medication/Liability Waiver

AB 500 Policy 

Epi Pen Form

School Emergency Release Procedure

Volunteer Driver Form

Choice Lunch Ordering

Holiday Schedule 2023-24

All School Calendar (also can be viewed on ParentSquare) 

Order Yearbooks Now and Save! 

Scrip 

Company of Angels New Family Discount

Campus Gate Schedule

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GRADES

Parent Procedures for Return to School

Grades Schedule

Grades 1-8 Parent Handbook 

World Languages Program Update

Big Aftercare Sign Up Sept. 2023

Big Aftercare Sign Up October 2023

Strings, Band and Choir Information for Grade 4 - up 

Strings Policy Grade 4

Grade 5 String Orchestra Information/Reminders

Grades 6-8 String Orchestra Information/Reminders

AB 500 Policy

Epi Pen Form

Permission to Administer Medication/Liability Waiver

School Emergency Release Procedure

Volunteer Driver Form

Choice Lunch Ordering

Holiday Schedule 2023-24

All-School Calendar (also can be viewed on ParentSquare)

Order Yearbooks Now and Save! 

Scrip 

Company of Angels New Family Discount

Campus Gate Schedule

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

Early Years parents please note: Early Years parking will be in the parking lot and along the bluffs. Entrance is through the main office.

Parent Procedures for Return to School

Early Childhood Parent Handbook 

Early Years Brochure

Little Aftercare Sign Up Sept. 2023

Little Aftercare Sign Up Oct. 2023

Nursery Aftercare Sign Up Sept. 2023

AB 500 Policy

Epi Pen Form

Permission to Administer Medication/Liability Waiver

School Emergency Release Procedure

Holiday Schedule 2023-24

All-School Calendar (also can be viewed on ParentSquare)

Order Yearbooks Now and Save! 

Scrip 

Company of Angels New Family Discount

Campus Gate Schedule

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If you have any questions, do not hesitate to respond to this post. I am happy to assist or direct you to the appropriate party to help you.

Warmly,

Alyssa Hamilton

WSOC Communications Coordinator

Our student campers had a wonderful summer drawing, painting, dancing, crafting, playing music, learning new things, and of course partaking in the classic Slip N Slide! Thanks to everyone who joined us this summer. See you next week!

School Administrator Kevin McDuff (pictured with his granddaughter): "We spent two amazing weeks of family time in Whistler (BC), Portland and San Francisco."

Aftercare assistant Faolan Grady: "New academic adventures on the East coast including a castle and knight's armor!" Mr. Grady is an MFA candidate in Creative Writing in Fiction at Arcadia University in Philadelphia.

Guess the breed and number of the puppies Mr. Corcoran kept an eye on this summer!

What do a Bavarian and an Austrian have in common? Turns out, a lot — if you are Ms. Christiane and Ms. Hubert! We each went back to the “Old World” to see family, and managed to meet up and spend a few fun hours near Munich, including a visit to the oldest marionette theater, which has been in operation for over 165 years now!

- Andrea Hubert, Grade 5 class teacher

"The Eijpen family headed off to Scotland this summer. After a family reunion in Pitlochry the 4 of us headed off in an RV to drive the North Coast 500, a route leaving from Inverness and following the eastern, northern and western coastlines of Highland Scotland. It was nothing short of breathtaking in terms of scenery. Lots of adventures hiking, caving and boat trips. Can't recommend my homeland strongly enough!"

- Kim Eijpen, high school science teacher

"This summer, I graduated with my Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction from the University of Reno, Nevada at Lake Tahoe. Afterward, my sons Liam and Aidan and I went adventuring around the many secluded coves of Lake Tahoe and the wilds of Yosemite. Swimming and hiking was a much-needed nature re-set for us all!"

- Alyssa Hamilton, Communications Coordinator

Director of Admissions Brooke Natzke completed a 500 mile pilgrimage across northern Spain called the Camino de Santiago. Of medieval origin, the various routes culminate at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela where legend has it that the remains of the Apostle St. James the Great were buried. Brooke spent 33 days on the trail, walking with pilgrims from all over the world!

WSOC's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Club, comprised of team members Aaron T. (team leader), WSOC alumna Elena R., Lauren C., Danillo D. and TC M. - has been working on designing, building, and racing RC cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells as part of a program that encourages renewable energy and STEM education in high schools. They're a new team — only two years old — but despite this, they recently qualified to compete in the H2GP world final race, an international event taking place in Las Vegas at the largest energy trade show in North America: the RE+!

The competition is set to occur in Las Vegas, Nevada, spanning September 11-14.

"We will be facing off against global competitors hailing from five continents, competing against over 25 different schools from across the globe. With anticipation, we look forward to gauging our performance against the international field," said team advisor Cameron Weiss.

"After achieving commendable results at the State Finals earlier in the year, we dedicated our summer break to refining our car. These enhancements aim to elevate us to a higher tier of competition, contending for coveted podium positions. Success will hinge on strategy, skill, and a touch of luck. The countless hours of research and engineering our students poured into the car this year should give us a solid chance to bring home some hardware!"

For more information or to support the club, please contact Gina Garrison.

Dear families and high school students,

We are excited about the upcoming school year and the different CIF high school sports we are striving to offer our student body. 

Girls' Volleyball season officially started, with the first practice on Monday, August 28th at WSOC.

We are looking to offer Boys & Girls Cross Country this coming fall season, starting on Monday, September 11th. If you are interested in participating in the Waldorf Cross Country Program, please email me (Please note, if you are already playing Girls' Volleyball, you can not also play Girls' Cross Country).

We are pleased to offer Boys' Soccer in winter season, from the end of October through mid-February.

We are planning to offer Girls' Beach Volleyball in spring season, from February through mid- April. If you have any interest in playing either of these sports, please let me know and we will make sure you are put on the program's email distribution list and introduced to the coaches. 

Please make sure you get your CIF Athletic Clearances completed with your health care provider. These are "must-haves" in order to participate in any practice, sport or PE class. They can be found in your Back to School packet or obtained at the high school office.

Looking forward to another great year at WSOC!

Brandon Gonzalez

WSOC Athletic Coordinator

bgonzalez@waldorfschool.com

Tue 8/29, 9:00 am - 11:00 am • Nursery Work Day

Wed 8/30, 9:00 am - 11:00 am • Nursery Work Day

Wed 8/30, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm • Company of Angels Back to School shopping day



September 2023

Mon 9/4 • Labor Day (Federal Holiday)

Tue 9/5 • Welcome Back to School!

Tue 9/5 • Fall Playgroup and Bridge Classes Begin

Tue 9/5 - Thu 9/7 • High School Bonding Trip

Tue 9/05, 8:00 am - 9:00 am • Welcome Back Social for new and returning families: Company of Angels

Tue 9/05, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm • Ms. Schwarz Grade 6 Parent Evening

Little Aftercare Reservation September 2023

Big Aftercare Reservation September 2023