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2017-18 Reenrollment Now Open!

Hello MVWS families,

Reenrollment for the 2017-2018 school year is now open. We will be exclusively enrolling returning students for four weeks until we open the enrollment process to new families as well on March 1st. This reenrollment period is for students currently in preschool through 7th grade -- Parent/Toddler families wanting to enroll in preschool will need to go through our full admissions process, but will still receive enrollment priority over new families.

This year we are offering a registration discount to families reenrolling prior to March 1st: If you reenroll during the month of February, registration fees will be $175 per child. This discount expires on March 1st, when registration fees will increase to $350 per child.

To reenroll, please stop by my office with a completed & signed enrollment contract for each child (PDF here) and your payment of annual registration & supply fees to hold your child's spot in the class. Enrollment contracts and payment must be submitted together and will not be accepted separately. Please read the entire contract carefully and keep a copy for your records.

If you have questions about the reenrollment process, feel free to call/email me or stop by the office. Questions about your account balance or tuition adjustment should be directed to Suzanne Toro at suzanne@maplevillageschool.org. All ATA families will need to reapply for next school year by June 1st (update TADS application and submit new offer letter to Suzanne) and will be informed of a decision by June 30th.

Thank you for reenrolling as soon as possible, as this allows us to better prepare financially and logistically for the upcoming school year!

Warmly,

Alice

6th & 7th Grade Evergreen Class

What are the Evergreens doing these days?

• We (very carefully) observed chemical changes in a bonfire.
• We learned about mosaics with Mrs. Smalley, Sophie’s mom.
• We listened to a presentation about whales from Mr. Barry, who will lead our whale watching expedition on Friday.
• We observed how different substances react to fire and are transformed.
• We are enjoying our new Eurythmy teacher, Mr. DuPuis!
• We made pH papers using coffee filters and juice from a red cabbage. We then discovered from common household items which were acids and bases. Very cool!

4th & 5th Grade Shady Trees Class

The fourth and fifth grade Shady Trees at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center for the Young People's Symphony Concert "Superheroes of Music"!

1st Grade Willow Trees Class

Valentine's Day Bake Sale

Hello Villagers!

I thought it would be fun if we had a Valentine's Day bake sale. So, on Tuesday from 1-3:30 we will be in front of the school with goodies! You can drop off goodies in the Grove room anytime on Tuesday.

I'd like to ask for parents' participation in bringing some baked goods please. No restrictions, just please note any special dietary ingredients. If it has everything please note that too!

We will also be selling nosegays handcrafted by our own gardening teacher Ms. Sasha.

In gratitude,

Kari Rahni
Mama to Adelah (1st grade) and Niloo (preschool)

Parent Village Corner

It's time to begin preparations for our largest and, dare I say, most FUN fundraiser of the year - the Gala! We have vacancies on the Gala committee and are on the search for those who would be willing to help plan and execute this event as well as those able to assist in general. This event requires the help of all of our community to make it a success! We need help in these ways:

• Gathering large donations for auction
• Organizing auction items
• Planning and executing the decor and centerpieces
• Designing and printing tickets and signs
• Set up the Gala on the day of the event
• ...and many more!

Watch for more information on the silent auction items each family will be asked to gather, as well as each class's themed auction basket. Please contact me to let me know how you would like to be involved in this important event.

With gratitude,

Francesca Delfin Preponis

Mama to Elias, 1st grade and Sophia, Sweet Pea Preschool

310.795.5465

Maple Village Waldorf School aims to create a compassionate and welcoming environment rooted in the traditions and the philosophies of Waldorf education. We endeavor to engage and nurture the whole child resulting in a balance of heart, mind, body and spirit. We strive to provide a full living education integrating academia, the arts and communal awareness in order to inspire, energize and develop creativity and a love of learning in each student.

For more information or to apply, please call us at (562) 434-8200, email us at info@maplevillageschool.org, or visit our website.