Wellspring Waldorf Newsletter
November 16, 2010
Official School News
ADVENT - a time of preparation and waiting for the shortest day of the year,
of moving through darkness toward the light, a time of quiet contemplation.
Put the garden to bed, come inside to the fireplace, celebrate the four
kingdoms of nature: mineral, plant, animal, and human with a candle for each
on your nature table or advent wreath. November 28 is the first day of
Advent and the day of our Spiral of Light Celebration - Town Hall, 4:30 pm.
This is a beautiful and reflective ceremony intended for children in the
Early Childhood program and grades 1 and 2. The children walk a spiral of
fir boughs with a candle- gathering light from a central source and carrying
it within to light the outer world. The procession is peaceful and quiet
and the children are guided by angels (students from the oldest class) in
and out of the spiral. Small children often like to go with family members.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Gratitude to everyone who helped make this year's Lantern Walk particularly
beautiful - especially to Sarah Wright for hosting it and making beautiful
lanterns to guide us on our walk around the pond!
Holiday Fair this weekend, 9:30 to 3:00. Remember, it's a school day! See
you there!
Please make sure your child has indoor shoes at the school. It's getting
this time of the year.
Past due tuitions: We are going to start charging late fees at the beginning
of next month unless you call and make payment arrangements. Thank you.
Jessica Zaleski and Bennett, McKenna, and Harper Zaleski Crance have moved.
We are now at 62 Pent Road off of Bobbin Shop Road in Chelsea. 685-4705.
We're thrilled to be closer to school! Thanks to everyone for their support
and help during this transition. We are so grateful.
Please correct Larry Satcowitz' phone # on the list: 685-4105, cell:
802-249-2280, and add Jenny's cell: 802-249-9793.
All string students will have the opportunity to play at the Holiday Fair.
We will meet in the lobby at 10:30 and play for an hour or so. Some of the
older students will play from 2:00 to 3:00.
Community Announcements
2011 Wellspring Downhill Ski Program.
The registration and payment deadline for this year's program has been
moved to Friday December 3rd. Please drop payment and completed forms off
in the ski box in the office.
AREA SKI SWAPS
November 19 - 21
Okemo Ski and Snowboard Swap
Main base lodge, Okemo Mountain
November 19, 4 - 7 p.m. (with a 3 - 4 pm employee preview; or $5 for non-
employees);
November 20, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.;
November 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ski equipment drop-off is November 13, 14 & 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. each
day at Okemo's First Aid Building.
November 20 - 21
Cambridge Rotary Ski Swap
Cambridge Elementary School cafeteria, Jeffersonville
November 20, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
November 21, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Drop off equipment to sell at the school between 6-8 p.m. on Friday,
November 19.
Thank you Parent Council for wrapping Pocket Man gifts. We had a great
discussion with Judy Tharinger about increasing reverence and meaningful
traditions for the holidays. Our next meeting will be on Monday, December
13th. We plan on making a small homemade gift from felt.
If anyone is interested in reading a copy of Kim Payne's remarkable book
Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer,
Happier and More Secure Kids can borrow one from the Chelsea Library (inter
library loan copies are being returned by the end of the week!).
Heather Jenkins is selling raw goat chevre and yogurt, and a small amount of
milk. She would love to hear from you if you want to be a regular customer.
889-9591
A biodynamic study group is forming to learn about the basic techniques of
biodynamic farming and gardening, the philosophy behind the practices, and
it's place in the farming and gardening movement. The plan is to meet once
a month over the winter and spring. Call or email Judy Tharinger to specify
which nights of the week (or after school) works best for you and if you can
meet before the holidays or whether you would prefer to begin in January.
439-5324, jtharinger@gmail.com. I am away for the coming week, but you can
email me and we can begin to plan.
Fundraisers and Special Events
The Holiday Fair is this Saturday! November 20th 9:30-3:00. Crafts for
children will be offered on the stage from 10:00-2:00. Eve Desjardins will
perform Waldorf-inspired story-telling in the library by at 12:30. Rudolph's
diner will serve soup, bread and (new this year!) homemade mac and cheese!
Also a new feature at the diner will be whole pies and cakes - eat them
right away or save them for Thanksgiving. Live music will be provided by
Wellspring teachers, students and parents. Face-painting by Wellspring's own
Jen Nelson! Pocket man has all new gifts, many home-made by parents and
students. Pocket Man also has a brand new (much needed) apron made by
Wellspring mom Sarah O'Green. The school store will be up and running with
beautiful and inspiring Waldorf gifts. There are a slew of new venders this
year including many Wellspring parents and students.
Be sure to visit the raffle table where you will find a beautiful display of
samplings from all our venders. Bid on them all! Win some fantastic
Holiday gifts!
New at the fair this year . . . get ready for the Gypsy, Grannie Gabriella!
With her singing crystal ball, shining jewels and flowing silk, Grannie
Gabriella can see the inner ways of wisdom. She guides all
(young and ageless) on a path of wisdom and love. Come pay a visit to
Grannie Gabriells's booth at the Holiday Fair this Saturday. You will never
be the same!
This will be Wellspring's last fair in the Chelsea Town Hall. Come
celebrate the end of an era. See you at the fair!
Check out our blog for the Silent Auction:
http://wellspringsilentauction.wordpress.com The addendum will be posted up
there as well (no print addendum).
Heidi Hoffecker is missing a basket from the Halloween Festival. Please
return. It has the name "Bond" at the bottom. 276-9910
Wholesale Rounds of Blythedale Farm Green Mountain Gruyere Cheese for Sale.
The farm is cleaning the cave for the holiday season. $20.00 a round (8 or
so pounds). Must take whole round. Free delivery to school. Call Margaret at
439-3358.
Mark Rosalbo, a Wellspring School parent will be performing the lead role in
a local production. The Parish Players present The Last Pad, a play by
William Inge will be performed at the Eclipse Grange, Thetford Hill,
Vermont. The play is about a death row inmate facing execution. The play is
put on with sponsorship by the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont &
New Hampshire, and the N.H. Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. Content
is not suitable for children. Showtimes are Thursdays, Fridays, and
Saturdays at 7:30 pm; November 4, 5, & 6/11, 12&13/18, 19 & 20, Sundays at
3:00 pm: November 7, 14, & 21. Please come out and support Mark and this
local theater group! General admission: $15 Seniors: $12 Reservations:
802-785-4434 www.parishplayers.org
The three Ellingson's are looking for a long term or short term housesit /
rental beginning in January or before within the Wellspring orb Amanda
685-7785 a_ellingson@hotmail.com
Jessica Zaleski is looking for a good, safe, quality wood stove and
information from anyone who might know how to install the stove and piping
to the outside of the house. Thanks.685-4705 or jessicazaleski359@gmail.com
Pam Reit is coming to Wellspring to do a violin workshop on Tuesday,
November 30. Please let me know who will be participating in group class
($10), ensemble coaching ($10), or private lessons ($15 for 15 minutes or
$30 for a half hour for more advanced students). Please specify a
preference for whether your child's private lesson should be during or after
school. I need to receive payment before the Thanksgiving break.
The Jenkins are looking for a carpooling situation. Gilley Rd, Tunbridge. If
it is a bit out of the way, Heather is willing to barter goat dairy products
or help pay for gas or other compensation. 889-9591.
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