Friday Bulletin, 9/8/17

Calendar

Parent/Toddler Fall Session Begins
Tuesday, Sept. 12th

Parent Village Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 19th
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

School Pictures
Sept. 27th & 28th

Michaelmas Games at the Park (Grades 1-8)
Thursday, Sept. 28th
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

1st Grade Parent Evening
Tuesday, Oct. 3rd
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

5th/6th Grade Parent Evening
Tuesday, Oct. 3rd
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Early Childhood Parent Evening
Tuesday, Oct. 10th
Time TBA

4th Grade Parent Evening
Tuesday, Oct. 10th
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Faculty In-Service Day
Monday, Oct. 16th
*** NO SCHOOL ***

Walk Through the Classes
Tuesday, Oct. 17th
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

2nd Grade Parent Evening
Tuesday, Oct. 17th
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

3rd Grade Parent Evening
Tuesday, Oct. 17th
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Halloween Park Day (Grades 1-8)
Tuesday, Oct. 31st

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Letter from our Dean

Dear Maple Village Community,

Welcome back to a new school year. The backpacks have returned to their hooks, lunch bags are in cubbies, and children are laughing and singing. It feels amazing to have all the students back on campus, and we are thrilled with how smoothly the year has begun. Thank you for arriving on time, parking safely, having your children well-rested, fed and dressed appropriately and for giving them to us for the day!

Some quotes from parents of new students:

"Her only complaint was that the day was not long enough!"

"He said it was SO easy to make new friends."

"He said it was the coolest, best place he has ever been.”

Friendly reminders:

Wednesday release time for the whole school is at 1:00. Please remember to arrive early to find safe parking.

All regular class times are listed on our website here:

Curriculum | Maple Village Waldorf School

If you are bringing an item to your child during school hours, please bring it straight to the office as to not disrupt the class in session.

Seeking Parent Volunteers to help sign in children at the front gate from 8:05 - 8:30.

Monday and Wednesday slots are filled. Thank you Carver Scott and Linda Galvan!

Please let me know if you are able to help on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays weekly.

This is a great way to meet families and also fill parent volunteer credits!

I have put together a visual peek into our past week below. I feel so fortunate to be in the midst of it daily!

Warmly and with appreciation,

Lisa

Missed Orientation?

Our Parent Handbook is available as a PDF download:
Maple Village Waldorf School 2017-2018 Parent Handbook
If you would like a paper copy, please contact the office. You must also sign a Parent Acknowledgment of 2017-2018 Handbook form in the office if you did not sign one at Orientation.

Click the following links for PDF copies of handouts:

Communication Guidelines
Extended Day Program Information
Aftercare Reservation Contract
Listening Counsel Procedure
Earthquake Kit Instructions (not required for Parent/Toddler students)
Printable School Year Calendar

Paper copies of all handouts are also available in the office. If you have not already done so, please also contact your child's teacher to receive any other class-specific information/handouts from Orientation night.

Parent Village Meeting

The Parent Village (Maple Village's version of a PTA) will be having its first meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.! ALL parents and caregivers of MVWS students are invited to come learn more about Parent Village, volunteer committees, and ways you can help the school! FREE childcare will be available on campus courtesy of Parent Village Chair Reggie Melrose and provided by MVWS faculty members. (Please note that you MUST RSVP for childcare with the office, and childcare is not available for infants or toddlers.)

See you there!!

Pinworm Notification

Several cases of pinworms in students in the Grades have been reported to us. Please visit the CDC website to learn about pinworm signs, symptoms, and treatment. Pinworms can be easily spread amongst school-age children so please watch for signs and consult your doctor if any symptoms are present.

Summer Prep

Thank you to our parents and students for helping to get our school ready!

It was such a relief to have the ground weeded, the shade sails up, the sandbox built and filled, the playhouse painted, the new garden area started and on and on!

Stargazing Concert

Rainbow Bridge Ceremony

Welcome to our new First Grade!

First Day Cones from Germany

Outline of the First Day of First Grade

Ms. Katy explaining what lies ahead for her class this year during our all-school assembly.

Walking over the bridge from Kindergarten to First Grade

Our Second Grade made a bridge for the new First Graders to travel through on their way to their new room!

Beginning of School Pics

Preschool loves the new Sandbox. So does Mr. Dan!

Practicing letters on each other’s backs.

The new adventure building area is a big hit!

Second Graders helping to sort all their books

A glimpse into what the Fifth/Sixth Grade will learning during their first Main Lesson block.

About Maple Village Waldorf School

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.

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