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Last Day of School Friday |
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Next Friday, June 10 is the last day of school before we break for the summer. There will be early dismissal for the whole school, and no afternoon programs will take place. We would like to invite the entire school to join us at our End of the Year Picnic behind the school at noon. |
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Summer's Eve Celebration  |
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Do you like wine and roses? Then you won’t want to miss our first annual Summer’s Eve Celebration, an evening of gratitude for our parents’ generosity, with catered hors d’oeuvres, wine and yes, even roses: this Thursday, June 9 from 7-9 p.m. Click "read more" above for a detailed invitation. It’s sure to be a lovely way to bring closure to our year together, and celebrate summer. All parents and faculty are welcome to attend. |
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Upcoming Events at Waldorf |
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Monday, June 6
Board Officer Committee, 5:30 p.m.
Finance Committee, 6:30 p.m.
PCA Meeting, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 8
Waldorf Park in Arlington, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9 Summer's Eve Celebration, 7 - 9 p.m.
Friday, June 10
Last Day of School
Early Dismissal
Saturday, June 11
Eighth Grade Graduation, 2 p.m.
Saturday, June 18
Board Meeting, noon
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El Camino Experience |
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Parent Tal Dinnar invites the community to share in her personal experiences and photos from her recent experience on El Camino de Santiago, a journey through Northern Spain. Come and learn about this ancient pilgrimage route and its meaning in our modern life. She will share stories and answer questions on Wednesday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the orchestra room. |
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Events in the Larger Waldorf Community |
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There are many anthroposophical events in and around the Boston area, and beyond, that support and enliven what we do here at school. Please click "read more" above for frequently updated information and resources from the Anthroposophical Society of Greater Boston, AWSNA, The Pfeiffer Center, and others. |
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Community Classifieds |
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Remember to check the Community Classifieds page on the school website every week for information about any items of more general interest, such as music lessons, professional services, real estate, items for sale, workshops or events in locations other than the school. Advertisers are advised that the Community Classifieds are published via the school’s website for the benefit of members and friends of the school community and can be accessed on the worldwide web.
You can easily access the Classifieds on the school's website in the Community section, where you will also find the submission form and guidelines. Please contact Luana Preston with any questions. |
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In this week's edition: |
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 Heading into the Future- Class of 2011 Destinations
- Health Office Reminders
- End of Year Board Report
- Summer Office Hours
- Waldorf Park Summer Sessions
- Homespun News
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Heading into the Future |
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 Forgetful of my will's intent,The full warmth of the world at summer's door
Pervades my spirit and my soul.
Spirit vision beckons me
To lose myself in light;
An inner prompting speaks to me,
"Now lose yourself to find yourself."
Rudolf Steiner, Calendar of the Soul verse for June 2-8
We are heading into our last week at school, filled with the hustle and bustle of finishing touches on projects and lessons before we part ways until September. The warmth in the classrooms is a reminder of what we have to look forward to during the next few months.
One of the important traditions that helps to conclude our year together each June is the eighth grade graduation. These students, many of whom have been attending our school since early childhood, will be taking the next big step to high school, where they can take all that they have learned here and apply it to new and exciting classes, situations, and relationships. Their graduation ceremony will be a lovely finishing touch to their eight years together, allowing them to stand up in front of the community and say their goodbyes. We would like to invite everyone to attend; click "read more" above for the invitation. The ceremony is this Saturday, June 11, beginning at 2 p.m., and will be followed by a dessert reception. Please RSVP by email or at extension 516. We would be honored if you would join us. |
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Class of 2011 Destinations |
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After our Class of 2011 graduates on Saturday, they will head off to high school in the fall. The high schools our graduating class will be attending include the following:
 The Newman School Minuteman Technical School Milton Academy Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Lexington High School Lincoln-Sudbury High School Cambridge School of Weston International School of Boston Lawrence Academy High Mowing Waldorf School
Our eighth grade class of 2007 is graduating from high school this month as well, and many are heading off to college in the fall. Their planned destinations include:
 Smith College University of Chicago Earlham College Skidmore College Lake Forest College Eckerd College Middlebury College Dean College
We send our heartiest congratulations to both groups and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors! |
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Health Office Reminders |
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- All children must be up-to-date with annual physicals before the start of school in September. Please remember to schedule your child(ren) for a physical over the summer if this is when their annual physical is due.
- Please pick up any student medications (inhalers, epi pens, etc.) that are in the health office on the last day of school. These cannot be kept over the summer and need to be updated in September for the new school year.
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Summer Office Hours |
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 Summer office hours will start on Monday, June 20:The Main Office will be open Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon. The Business Office will remain open during the summer.
The school offices will be closed from August 8-19 and will reopen with summer hours, August 22-25.
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Waldorf Park Summer Sessions |
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Waldorf Park will meet during the summer on Mondays, June 20 through July 25, 9:30-11 a.m. (including July 4). Our drop-in sessions will be held in the Parent/Tot classroom in the Adams building. Marilyn, Maureen and Lucy look forward to greeting old friends and new, for play, circle and outdoor time--a welcoming morning for babies and children through three years old with their adult caretakers. |
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Homespun News |
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Homespun's End of School Sale will last through the last day of school, Friday, June 10. All items in the store are 20% off (except red tagged items). Come stock up for supplies and gifts for the summer months as Homespun will be closing on Friday, June 10 at 1 p.m. for the summer. Are you searching for that perfect gift for a teacher or a gift for a host as you travel for the summer? Come choose an owl or turtle soap gift set, a beautiful beeswax candle, or perhaps a gift certificate.
Homespun Hours
Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June 9: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday, June 10: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
CLOSED for the summer |
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