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Weekly Bulletin
March 7, 2024
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Thanks to the facutly and students for a fun multilingual romp yesterday afternoon! In the first photo you'll see the languages that our students represented in the opening greeting. | |
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You are cordially invited to join us for the WWS 2024 Spring Gala: Light the Way. On Saturday, April 20, we are hosting the Gala in our very own John and Mary Brauer Gym! Please visit our Gala Website to learn more about the event and buy your ticket. Tickets are on sale now through Friday, March 29.
We are seeking event sponsors for the Gala. We will be honored to recognize sponsors at the event, on our website, and in the Honor Roll of the Annual Report. If you are interested in sponsoring, please visit the Gala Website and look for the “Buy Tickets or Sponsorships” button.
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Another way to participate in our Gala is to host one of our traditional Buy-In Party experiences. If you are interested in being a host, please fill out the Google form. If you would like to host, but need an idea for an experience, reach out to Meg Kneisl, and she can help design your party!
We are also accepting donations of wine for our Wine Cellar Silent Auction. If you have a favorite bottle - or bottles - of wine you would like to donate, please fill out the Google form. All donations of wine should be left at the front desk with your name on them, so they can be properly stored and credited by the Development Office.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, April 20!
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St. Anselm's Basketball Tournament | |
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The WWS Red-Tailed Hawks beat the Paul Charter Pirates 57-39 in the 2pm Sunday game of the St. Anselm's Invitational Basketball Tournament this past weekend. The Pirates and the Hawks traded leads throughout the first quarter, though by the end of the half WWS had the lead, which they would never relinquish. The Hawks came out with a scoring burst in the second half, growing their lead to double digits. The Pirates, who played a five-man "ironman" side with no substitutes, briefly clawed back to within two points. In the end, the Hawks' second-half defense proved too much, intercepting multiple Pirate passes for easy breakaways, stretching the lead.
The Hawks played a strong game, with contributions up and down the roster. With the win, they finished the tournament in fifth place after winning Friday, losing Saturday, and finishing strong with the Sunday victory.
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Thanks to Trevor Goodyear (parent G3) for the photos and write up! | |
March 2 was the beginning of the annual Read Across America celebration. Please see below for a book highlight that celebrates reading as well as a list of suggestions to encourage your readers to read wherever they are! | |
Staying Up to Date With Our School Calendar
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March
7/ Thursday
- David Barham "Why Waldorf" talk for current and newly admitted families, 7pm (see below)
9/ Saturday
- CG-G6 Community Snack & Family Play Date, 3pm (see below)
11/ Monday
- Craft & Conversation, After morning drop-off (see below)
13/ Wednesday
- Lunch Music, 12:40pm (see below)
- G5 Parent/Guardian Meeting, 7pm
- Rising G1 - Meet the Teacher, 7pm
19/ Tuesday
- Trustees Council Meeting, 7pm
20/ Wednesday
- Whole School Tour for Prospective Families, 9am
- Senior Project Presentations, 3:30pm
22/ Friday
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12:30 Dismissal - Start of Spring Break
March 25-29 NO SCHOOL
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From the Parent/Family Organization | |
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Craft & Conversation
Craft and Conversation will resume March 11 and meet certain Mondays this spring! Come to the entrance hall after drop-off to socialize and work together on handwork projects.
- All are welcome, regardless of skill level!
- Sessions are March 11, April 1, April 15, April 29 and May 20
- Subscribe to the list for updates at https://wwspo.groups.io/g/CandC
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Wednesdays Are Pizza Days
Thanks for your continued support of the volunteer-led lunch program! Please order by Sunday 3/10 for the Wednesday 3/13 pizza day!
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Menu: Cheese pizza, salad, blanched broccoli (Allergy-friendly options: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, and Gluten & Dairy-free)
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Cost: $10 for G2 and up, and $8 for CG-G1
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To Order: For new accounts, follow these instructions to set up an account with Boonli and create a profile for each child. Please use the exact web address listed so that the password will work.
Questions?
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David Barham Talk "Why Waldorf" - TONIGHT
Thursday, Mar 7 from 7pm-8:30pm
Please join us for a talk with David Barham, on "Why Waldorf" on Thursday, March 7, 7pm-8:30pm. David is the director of the Waldorf High School Teacher Education Program, a longtime Waldorf teacher, and a guest teacher in the high school at WWS. The talk will touch on Waldorf education throughout the years, and we hope it will appeal to many of you! We will also be inviting newly-admitted families to this talk, and hope that you will join us to meet our new families and to learn a bit more of what happens within the walls of a Waldorf school.
RSVP welcome but not required.
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Children’s Garden - Grade 6 Snack & Family Play Date Gathering
Saturday, Mar 9 from 3-5pm
Join us (rain-or-shine) on the Playground and in the Gym. The school will provide some simple snacks, and you are welcome to bring a snack to share. We hope that many of you will take advantage of the opportunity to be together and to foster your ties to each other and the community at large. Middle/high school families are also welcome.
We will also be inviting newly-admitted families to this event, please keep an eye out for them and extend a warm welcome.
RSVP welcome but not required.
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Lunch Music
Wednesday, Mar 13 at 12:40pm
All are invited to attend Lunch Music on March 13 to enjoy musical offerings from the Grade 4 students.
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Trustees Council Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 19 at 7pm in the WWS library
(open to the community 7-7:45pm)
WWS Trustees Council (TC) meetings are held montly in the WWS library. They are typically scheduled for the third Tuesday of every month.
The first 45 minutes of the meeting is open to the community, and all are welcome to attend. At the beginning of each TC meeting, there is a brief study of Waldorf Education/Anthroposophy. Following the study is a comprehensive report from our Head of School/Faculty Chair that includes updates from the various administrative departments of the school as well as other pertinent information. The Parent Leadership Group (PLG) also shares updates from their work with the school community during this portion of the meeting.
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SquadLocker Online Stores
When you purchase items through SquadLocker, your order will be shipped directly to your delivery address of choice.
Is there a particular type of item you are looking for that isn't available in our stores? Let us know and we'll see what we can do!
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Best for Familes Nominations | |
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Last Chance!
Washington FAMILY "Best for Families" Nominations
Please take a few minutes and nominate WWS for Washington FAMILY magazine's "Best for Families" awards. This is a simple way to help us spread the word about WWS. Nominations close March 11.
Nominate WWS today!
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If you are a current family - first, check ParentSquare for posts from your teachers, departments (Children's Garden, Lower School, High School), and the administration.
If you cannot find the information you are looking for on ParentSquare, please email your department coordinator/administrator or our Operations Manager:
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How to Submit a Listing
- We welcome submissions of community news, items for sale, want ads, etc. Please keep notices to 500 characters or less. There is no charge for listings.
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Please submit listings by COB Tuesdays with the subject "Bulletin Submission."
- If you are sending images or flyers, a link to an online version is preferred.
- Bulletin Board notices generally run for 3 weeks - if space allows - unless other arrangements have been made. Listings may not be accepted and will likely be edited.
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These notices are from the WWS community, the greater Waldorf community, and occasionally from our school neighbors. The information and views in them belong to the individuals who submit the notices and do not necessarily reflect the views of WWS. | |
Classifieds & Notices From the Community | |
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Brookmont Farm Market - Wednesdays Near WWS
From Madelaine Johnston, WWS family
Brookmont Farm Market is a great place and shop, eat, and play after school on Wednesdays! It's a 15 minute walk from WWS, or a 5 minute drive.
Open year round every Wednesday 4 - 7:30pm. We offer live music, and at least one free kids' activity each week (yoga, face painting, petting zoo, goat yoga, fairy hair, rope swing, and playground). We host a variety of food vendors including hot food trucks (easy dinner!), Twin Springs Farm produce, Bryant Meats, Nicole's Bakery (gluten free options!), Great Harvest Breads, Black Horse Kettle Corn, Dimitri Olive Oil from Greece, and many others. Our mission is to create fun and real community, and to promote small women and minority owned businesses. Come on down!
Located on the Brookmont Village Green opposite 4000 Virginia Place, Bethesda 20816
website: https://www.brookmontmarket.com/
email: brookmontmarket@gmail.com
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Community Service Hours Opportunity
From Tamara Minor, WWS Family
USA Gymnastics Youth Meets
March 9-10 & April 4-7
PG Sports Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd, Landover, MD 20785
Volunteers needed in many roles, including timing & hospitality/sales. Sign up to work one, two, or all three meets. Bring a community service form, check-in at the ground floor volunteer table. All volunteers get free meals during the meets. Parents, other family, and friends are also welcome to volunteer.
Contact Tamara Minor to sign-up: t.minor30@yahoo.com or 202-498-2764
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4800 Sangamore Road,
Bethesda, MD 20816
301-229-6107
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