Wellspring Waldorf School Newsletter
November 30, 2010
Official School News
Next Board Meeting: Mon, Dec. 6, 6:30 pm at the New Campus.
Please make sure your child has indoor shoes at the school. It's getting
this time of the year.
Torsti Rovainen's phone number is presently 685-3175.
Sports: For Chelsea and Corinth students or students whose towns don't have
teams:
Chelsea School is looking for basketball players - girls grades 3 - 6 and
boys 6 and 7.
Call Heide if interested.
Three wreaths for sale from grades 5/6. $15 each. Please call the office.
Thanks.
Thanks to our Professional Development Grant from the Supervisory Union we
were able to invite Georg Locher from England to come to our school for the
week of January 10. He is a renowned Waldorf veteran with a wealth of
knowledge and experience. He will be evaluating our teachers, work with the
faculty, and offer lectures and workshops for the parents. Please keep the
week of January 10 open, especially Saturday Jan. 15. Don't miss him! He is
very charismatic and a lot of fun!
Downhill Ski Program Reminder
If you are looking to participate in this year's downhill ski program at
Suicide Six beginning Friday January 7, payment and completed registration
forms for each child participating are due no later than Friday December 3.
Please drop these off in the ski box in the office. There will be an
informational meeting scheduled soon for mid December and class and carpool
information will follow.
We need 30 or so medium size baby food jars for painting. Please call Laura
B. at 685-4858.
Thanks to everyone who made the Spiral of Lights so beautiful. What a great
way to remember the light within us all!
The Holiday Fair is undergoing a transformation. Please contact Allyson
Kokernot and Lava Mueller with ideas. They are hoping to put more emphasis
on craft workshops and a fair like atmosphere. New advertising avenues need
to be explored as well.
Community Announcements
Come anytime to cut your own Christmas trees at 40 Dodge Road, on the West
Hill in Chelsea. Call or email Collins Twing (ctwing@barndoormedia.com /
685-7824) if you need directions. Please make a donation to Wellspring for
any trees you cut.
Pam Reit is sick and will come next Tuesday instead. Same schedule.
The Loftus/Durham family of Crossmolina Farm has lamb for sale. $7.00 a
pound. $1.00 from every pound goes to Wellspring. Whole or half available.
439-3358.
2010 Maple Syrup - Get it while our supply lasts - All Grade A Medium Amber
Contact Mary Savidge 685-4670 or coldcree@sover.net
1/2 gals $25, Quarts $15
Wed. Dec. 1st, at the Green Mt Tavern in Barre, Wellspring Dads Jean and
Nate, former Wellspring dad Ted, and may be future dad (?) Bill, will be
playing at 9pm. If you want to carpool call Jean 889-3565.
Free ski boots- size 7/7.5 call Wendy 889-3565, They will be going to the
thrift store soon.
Next Parent Council meeting will be on Monday, Dec. 13. Allyson Kokernot
will be helping us to create a small felted animal in a walnut gift box.
Discussion will be centered around the homemade holidays. Bring a mug for a
warm drink and a donation for supplies.
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
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.
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
There will be an organizational meeting for the Biodynamic Study Group on
Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Wee House. We will find the best time
to meet for everyone, discuss what to read and talk generally about
biodynamic gardening. If you are unable to attend, call or email Judy
Tharinger (439-5324) jtharinger@gmail.com. The study group is open to
anyone in the area who has an interest in biodynamic gardening.
Fresh Balsam Holiday Wreaths $20.00 decorated with bow, cones and berries.
Call Sharon Jones 763-2509
Heather Jenkins needs to borrow an electrical heater to do some painting in
her barn this week. 889-9591
New Campus Update
The roofing was installed on the EC porch, fire escape and front entrance
last week - it looks great. The building interior is currently a maze of
electrical wire, steel pipe, fittings and numerous tools as the electrician,
plumber and sprinkler contractor continue installing these systems. A
sample of the 'Atrium' light (highly recommended by architect Maryann
Thompson) has been installed in the lobby for testing purposes. We've
received numerous compliments on it. The CC and the Development committee
along with the help of parent, Heather Jenkins, are working on completing a
temporary sign for the school. It will read "Future Home of Wellspring
School" and be displayed on the front lawn along Route 110. Keep an eye out
- we hope to have it up by early next week.
Fundraisers and Special Events
Silent Auction is almost here! Saturday, December 11th from 5 to 10 pm at
the Tunbridge Town Hall. This is an Adult Only Gala Event. Admission at the
door $10. Come enjoy food by our own chefs Jeff Dutton, Jeff Jones and Shari
Dutton. Dancing to Music by "Nancy's Problem" featuring the talents of many
of our own parents and teachers! Don't forget the fun and excitement of
bidding on wonderful items all donated and supported by our local community!
New this year we have a Live Auction segment. For details about the Silent
Auction and Live Auction items please visit our blog at
http:/wellspringsilentauctionwordpress.com
For best bidding and optimal enjoyment, pls. don't be late!
Need a babysitter? Contact Bitsy Biron at 802-439-3492 or
bironalvarez@yahoo.com who can organize all your childcare needs! There is
no reason to miss this Annual Gala fundraiser.
There will also be an Open House at the New Campus at 4 pm. Stop by on your
way to the Auction to see the progress!
Our chefs are still hoping for some veggies and chicken.
Spanish Student Program:
Here is a great opportunity for our community to invite a foreign student
into your home for three weeks in the summer and learn about a different
culture and lifestyle. What a gift to our diversity deprived Vermont lives!
Believe it or not, you will get a stipend of $600 to feed your exotic
teenager and offer them some fun. To top it off, this exciting adventure
could be and has been one of Wellspring's best fundraisers! Please call
Melisa Mahony to sign up: 439-6155
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