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Dr. Ross Rentea, Anthroposophical Physician |
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Dr. Ross Rentea, Anthroposophical Physician and founder of True Botanicals anthroposophical remedies, will speak at the school next Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m., addressing the topic: "Your Child's Health: How Anthroposophical Supplements Help the Physical & Spiritual Development of Our Children." Admission is free. Please click here for a flyer. |
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Homeopathy and Common Sense for Flus and Fears |
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You are invited to an informal Cafe Chat by Anna Giacamo and Linda Rhines on Thursday, November 12 at 8:30 a.m. to discuss homeopathy and the flu. Come learn about homeopathy's strong historical track record in treating the flu, homeopathic prevention protocols, and top flu remedies. The chat also includes a discussion of common sense measures for keeping your family healthy. Written information will be provided that includes websites on homeopathy and the flu as well as resources that will help you to answer your own questions about flu vaccinations. Donations accepted with gratitude. |
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First Coffeehouse of the Year |
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It's the first Acoustic Coffeehouse of the year! Join us next Friday, November 13 at 7 p.m. in the Cafe for an open mic evening, where anyone with the desire to hum a tune or strum a guitar is welcome to get up and share their favorite song with a friendly audience. Middle school students are invited to perform as well. This is an evening geared toward adults, so any small children who attend should be able to sit and listen quietly. Even if you are feeling shy and just want to listen, we'd love to have you there. Please come! |
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Nursey Parent Soiree |
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The Parent Community Association invites you to a Soiree for Nursery Parents on Sunday, November 22 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the home of Mary Ross and Will Lyons. Come for an afternoon cocktail to meet and mingle with parents who have children in the upper grades at the Waldorf School of Lexington. We look forward to meeting you! Please RSVP to Mary by email or phone at 781-402-1715. |
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Annual Report |
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The Waldorf School of Lexington’s 2008-2009 Annual Report was emailed to the community yesterday. Please click here to read it. The report is also available through the Parent Pages of the website. |
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Chat with Us |
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Beth Fishman is the new coordinator for the Thursday morning Cafe Chats. If you are interested in offering a 30-45 minute talk on any subjects pertaining to parenting, education, health, or any other topic that would be of interest to parents, please contact Beth by email . |
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Upcoming Calendar Events |
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Friday, November 6
Viennese Ball, 7 p.m., auditorium
Saturday, November 7
Little Meadow class meeting, 9 a.m.
Nursery Parent visit to Kindergartens, 11 a.m.
Monday, November 9
Finance Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10
Lantern Walk
Parent Conference sign-up sheets posted
Wednesday, November 11
No School
Veteran's Day
Development Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 12
Cafe Chat: Homeopathic Flu Remedies, 8:45 a.m.
Dr. Rentea, Lecture: Anthroposophical Supplements for Children, 7:30 p.m.
Transitional Nursery class evening, 6:30 p.m.
4th Grade class evening, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 13
Waldorf Park, noon, Parent-Tot room
Acoustic Coffeehouse, 7 p.m., Cafe
Saturday, November 14
Holiday Crafting, 9 a.m.
Tuesday, November 17
Cookie Concert, 3:30 p.m.
6th Grade class evening, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18
Info Session, 8:45 - 11 a.m.
7th Grade class evening, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 19
Early Dismissal
Parent-Teacher Conferences, noon
Friday, November 20
No School
Parent-Teacher Conferences all day
Barnes & Noble Library Fundraiser and Concert, 7 p.m., Burlington store
Saturday, November 21
Holiday Crafting, 9 a.m.
Board and College Retreat, 9 a.m.
Barnes & Noble Library Fundraiser shopping, all day, Burlington store
Monday, November 23
1st, 2nd, and 3rd joint class evening, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 25
Thanksgiving Assembly
Early Dismissal
Thursday, November 26
No School
Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27
No School |
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Community Classifieds |
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Remember to check the Community Classifieds 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. You can easily access this page on the 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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- Martinmas
- Come to the Viennese Ball Tonight!
- Early Dismissal for Parent Conferences on Thursday, November 19
- Student Library Gift
- Annual Giving 2009-2010 Serves Up Cake
- Halloween Walk Thank You
- Barnes & Noble Outreach and Fundraising Event
- Seeking Your Input
- Costume Collection
- News from Homespun
If you missed a past edition of the Bulletin, or would like to look something up, you can access the Bulletin in the Community Section of the Waldorf School of Lexington's website. |
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This Week at the Waldorf School of Lexington |
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 The light from spirit depths
Strives to ray outwards, sun-imbued;
Transformed to forceful will of life
It shines into the senses’ dullness
To bring to birth the forces that permit
Creative powers, soul-impelled,
To ripen into human deeds.
-Rudolf Steiner, Calendar of the Soul, Week 31
The clocks have changed, the days are darker, shorter, and colder, and winter is beginning to creep in around the corners. It is the time of year when we draw inwards more and more to keep warm in our homes and in ourselves.
It was during this season that a young man named Martin found himself a reluctant military officer, leading a garrison in Amiens. It was bitter cold, but Martin had a wool cloak, which was soft and full and lined with expensive silk to keep him warm. One night, Martin rode through the gates of Amiens on his fine horse, decked from head to toe in his bright officer’s kit, and warmly wrapped in his cloak. Beside the gate, he saw a man who was raggedly dressed and blue with cold. People were passing him as though he were invisible, clutching their own coats close. Martin, however, leapt off his horse and with one swift movement sliced his beautiful cloak in two and gave half to the beggar. That night, he had a beautiful dream where he again saw the beggar wearing the cloak he had shared, but instead of being ragged and thin, he glowed with a gentle divine light. Martin was inspired to leave the army and pledge himself to a gentle life from that day forth.
We celebrate Martinmas in this spirit of sharing warmth and light with those around us. There are many ways to do this; here at school we will have an Early Childhood Lantern Walk on Tuesday, November 10; the elementary students will bake apple crisp to share with our neighbors around Lexington on Thursday, November 12. Parents of first, second, and third graders, please help by sending two apples to school with each student on Tuesday, November 10. Anyone can also take part by donating a gently used coat for the National Coalition for the Homeless through the Big Warm-up program until the end of November, on which you can find more information by clicking here.
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Do you have ideas for subjects related to Waldorf education or anthroposophy that you would like to see in the Bulletin? Do you want to hear more about curriculum or subject classes? Please email Bulletin Editor Megan Curtis with ideas and suggestions. |
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Early Dismissal for Parent Conferences on Thursday, November 19 |
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In a change from prior years, parent conferences will begin after early dismissal on Thursday, November 19. It is extremely important that parents take note of the following dismissal times and program changes on that date:
- 11:30 a.m. dismissal for Early Childhood
- Noon dismissal for all Elementary classes
- No early childhood afternoon program
- No extended day program
- No hot lunch program
Students with music lessons on Thursdays should contact music tutors as classrooms will be used for conferences and lessons may require rescheduling.
Parent Conference Sign-Up
Conferences are an important time to check in with all of your children’s teachers to see how the year is progressing thus far. Sign-up sheets will be posted on Tuesday, November 10 in the Main Office and they fill up quickly, so make sure to come sooner rather than later to find a time that is good for you. |
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