West Wind

The West Wind
Wellspring Waldorf School Newsletter
March 2, 2011

Official School News

New Campus Workday this Saturday, 3/5/11, 9 am. No childcare. We need a mop
and mop bucket (along with a gallon of Murphy's soap), a push broom, a sweep
broom, a dust pan, large garbage bags, box of small baggies, a roll of the 3
mil plastic. See you there!

Next Board Meeting: Thurs, 2/10, 6:30 pm

Shari Dutton has a new address:
301 VT RT 112 N, Randolph 05060

5/6 grade newsletter for sale! Please support our class trip. Only 50 cents,
outside of Big House on Thursday! Thanks!

Community Announcements

Wellspring grandparent George Toth (Wednesday, Juniper, and Xia's Grandpa)
has just released a new book on marbles and marble therapy. Check it out on
Amazon.com by searching for: Marble Mindfulness: Unlock Your Family's Hidden
Messages. Don't miss the fabulous cover artwork by Tracy Gillespie. His next
tome is tentatively titled: How to Hypnotize Your Grandchildren . . .

Open Handwork after school in the 7th grade room will be on Mondays from 3-5
pm during the spring semester, starting on 2/7.

Marianne McCann would like to borrow back issues (2 years or more) of Living
Crafts for a couple of weeks. 685-0067

For free: Ski boots, European size 39, womens, caber. Red. For downhill
skis. Marianne McCann, 685-0067.

Foundation Studies Course
2011-2013
The Center for Anthroposophy will bring their Foundations Studies Course to
the Upper Valley Waldorf School if they have enough interest. Through
seminars, ongoing group work and artistic activities the Foundation Studies
Course addresses, at many levels, the broad themes of human development and
personal growth.
The Foundation Studies Course comprises three distinct but interrelated
elements:
1) Study of the basic books of Rudolf Steiner, including How to Know Higher
Worlds, Theosophy, An Outline of Esoteric Science, and Intuitive Thinking as
a Spiritual Path: A Philosophy of Freedom.
2) Cultivation of artistic activities that are transformative in nature,
such as speech, drama, music, eurythmy, painting, drawing, woodwork,
sculpture, and more.
3) Some experience of life in a Waldorf school as well as other cultural
initiatives arising from the work of Rudolf Steiner.
Within a broad outline, each cluster is custom-designed to meet the needs
and particular interests of the communities in which it is held. The course
is a two-year commitment and consists of students in the same geographic
area who meet every other week in guided group sessions that combine a
variety of both intellectual and artistic offerings. A minimum of 15 people
is needed to form a "cluster."
If you are interested or have any questions please contact Cally McCrave
(603) 795 2015 or sashaagirl@yahoo.com. Also, take a look at the website:
www.centerforanthroposo- phy.org/programs/foundation-studies/

New Campus Update

John has completed sheetrocking and the Wellspring community will now become
fully engaged to complete the school. Our first group effort is this
Saturday, March 5th with a priming preparation work day.

Fundraisers and Special Events

The Guitar Raffle is still ongoing. We have about 180 more tickets to sell,
and things are moving slow. Let's give it a boost! Do you have an email
list that you could send the link to? Any friends or uncles that might be
interested? Tickets are $20 a piece, 6 for $100.

We need one more family to host a Basque student from Spain this summer.
There will be an informational meeting soon (look for details in the West
Wind and call Melisa Mahony with questions - 439-6155).

Community Announcements

Registration is now open for the Dartmouth Suzuki Festival on March 25 and
26. All information is on the site www.nesuzuki.org or you can talk to
Peter Blum. Register before February 15 to obtain the lowest price.

Jessica Zaleski needs summer care on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hours flexible.
Driving not necessary. My house or yours-preferably ours. Thanks. 685-4705.
Jessica Zaleski needs some childcare help over February break. Flexible days
and hours. 685-4705.
Jessica Zaleski is in search of children's size snow shoes and skis and
riding helmets and boots. 685-4705 or jessicazaleski359@gmail.com

Drum lessons with experienced teacher/drummer Brian Coley (of Nancy's
Problem)
ages 12 and up preferred, all levels. call 685-4670.

Just wanted to remind everyone that Northeast Slopes in East Corinth VT is
open for skiing for all of winter break. A day of skiing at NES is only $12
- and there now is a T-Bar to make getting up the hill much easier. See the
website www.northeastslopes.org/ it is also possible to buy lunch,
drinks, etc.

If you've been waiting to see Wretches and Jabberers, it will be shown twice
at the Green Mountain Film Festival in Montpelier: Saturday, March 19th at
4:00 pm at the Pavilion Auditorium - Sunday, March 27th at 12:30 pm at the
Savoy Downstairs (a very small venue that only holds about 50 people). It
will also be showed in Burlington in April as Autism Society of America's
featured film for Autism Awareness Month.

West Wind

February 15, 2011
Official School News
Tuition is due today! Please make sure you pay and you pay on time! Thank
you!

Recommitment forms: If you haven't returned yours, please do so immediately!
Thanks.

Reminder: Community Meeting on Wed. February 16, 6:30 pm, at the New Campus.
Please call the office and register if you need child care (for a donation),
which will be at the Big House. We would love to see all parents there, and
we are also inviting the whole community - alumni and friends.

Next Board Meeting: Thurs, 2/10, 6:30 pm

School closings: In the future I will list our school's closing on the web:
http://corp.sover.net/schoolclosings/

Assembly this Thursday, 1 pm at the Town Hall.

We had some major shoveling done!!! Thanks to Jamie, Peter, Andy, Markus,
Kurt - am I forgetting someone?
5/6 grade newsletter for sale! Please support our class trip. Only 50 cents,
outside of Big House on Thursday! Thanks!

Community Announcements

Thanks to everyone that made this year's ski program a tremendous success.
Remember that this Friday the 18th Suicide Six is offering all-day lift
tickets for $20 a person. Just mention that you are from Wellspring when you
purchase your ticket.

New Campus Update

Lights are in and connected upstairs. Sheetrock is now being taped and
mudded. It's looking like a real school! Look forward to seeing everyone at
the All-Community meeting on Wednesday.
Jack Rossi

Fundraisers and Special Events

The Guitar Raffle is still ongoing. We have about 230 more tickets to sell,
and things are moving slow. Let's give it a boost! Do you have an email list
that you could send the link to? Any friends or uncles that might be
interested? Tickets are $20 a piece, 6 for $100.

We need one more family to host a Basque student from Spain this summer.
There will be an informational meeting soon (look for details in the West
Wind and call Melisa Mahony with questions - 439-6155).

Registration is now open for the Dartmouth Suzuki Festival on March 25 and
26. All information is on the site www.nesuzuki.org or you can talk to
Peter Blum. Register before February 15 to obtain the lowest price.

Wellspring grandparent George Toth (Wednesday, Juniper, and Xia's Grandpa)
has just released a new book on marbles and marble therapy. Check it out on
Amazon.com by searching for: Marble Mindfulness: Unlock Your Family's Hidden
Messages. Don't miss the fabulous cover artwork by Tracy Gillespie. His next
tome is tentatively titled: How to Hypnotize Your Grandchildren . . .

The three Ellingson's are looking for a rental or house share beginning
March 5th through the school year. We are open to any options, thank you so
763-7010, b_ellingson@msn.com

Open Handwork after school in the 7th grade room will be on Mondays from 3-5
pm during the spring semester, starting on 2/7.

Marianne McCann would like to borrow back issues (2 years or more) of Living
Crafts for a couple of weeks. 685-0067

For free: Ski boots, European size 39, womens, caber. Red. For downhill
skis. Marianne McCann, 685-0067. Chelsea Funnery folks offering three day
theater workshop for ages 12-19 in Chelsea Town Hall, February 25-27;
chelseafunnery@gmail.com. $100. Should be fun!

Save the date: Lake Champlain Waldorf School's "Life of the Child"
Conference
will feature Betty Staley. She will speak Friday evening, March 11, in
downtown Burlington, followed by workshops at LCWS on Saturday, March 12.
Betty will be talking about media influence/safe usage. We encourage parents
to hear her speak in Burlington. Betty is known to be a fabulous speaker.
Friday evening, March 11, 2011 and Saturday, March 12, 2011. Details to
follow.

Jessica Zaleski needs summer care on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hours flexible.
Driving not necessary. My house or yours-preferably ours. Thanks. 685-4705.

Jessica Zaleski needs some childcare help over February break. Flexible days
and hours. 685-4705.

Jessica Zaleski is in search of children's size snow shoes and skis and
riding helmets and boots. 685-4705 or jessicazaleski359@gmail.com

Drum lessons with experienced teacher/drummer Brian Coley (of Nancy's
Problem)
ages 12 and up preferred, all levels. call 685-4670.

Just wanted to remind everyone that Northeast Slopes in East Corinth VT is
open for skiing for all of winter break. A day of skiing at NES is only $12
- and there now is a T-Bar to make getting up the hill
much easier. See the website www.northeastslopes.org/ it is also
possible to buy lunch, drinks, etc.

West Wind

February 8, 2011

Official School News

Tuition: Late payers - please come in and pay today!

Reminder: All Parent Meeting on Wed. February 16, 6:30 pm, at the New
Campus. Please call the office and register if you need child care (for a
donation), which will be at the Big House. We would love to see all parents
there, and we are also inviting the whole community – alumni and friends.

Next Board Meeting: Thurs, 2/10, 6:30 pm

School closings: In the future I will list our school's closing on the web:
http://corp.sover.net/schoolclosings/

Assembly next Thursday, 1 pm at the Town Hall.

Community Announcements

This event raises money for Wellspring and it is a lot of fun. Please come!

The 14th Annual Snow Shoe A Thon will be Saturday Feb 12 Th. at the Vershire
Town Center. Start time is at 10 am.
FAMILY FUN! Join over 200 others aged 2 to 80, as you snowshoe up a 2-mile
course. 1-mile option available. Both courses end at the Mountain School
where students serve up a hearty lunch and host winter carnival games for
children. Invite friends and family for a day of winter fun.
RAISE MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE! Proceeds benefit VerShare¹s FREE Summer Camp,
Rivendell School Enhancements and Wellspring Outdoor Programs. No money
required to participate! Snowshoes are available for loan free-of-charge.
You can sponsor yourself or collect pledges OR just show up.
Every child is eligible to receive Snow Angel Pledges. These donations from
community members typically add up to about $25 -per child, so each child
helps the cause by just showing up and if s/he raises $35 that is typically
enough to earn a t-shirt.

T-Shirt Design Contest
WIN A T-SHIRT WITH YOUR DESIGN ON IT, AND A GIFT CARD FOR $25 Make a picture
for this year¹s Logo. Submissions must say ³Vershare Snowshoe-a-thon 2011 ³
somewhere on the design Put you Name Age and phone number on the back.
Entries will be judged during Registration. The most votes win. In case of
tie, The Logo committee will determine the winner. Entries must be submitted
to your school office by end of regular school hours on Thursday February
10th or to the Church Orr House in Vershire by 4 p.m. on Thursday February
10th.

On Friday February 18th is inviting any Wellspring student or family member,
even if they did not participate in this year's program, to ski all day for
just $20. Just go to the ticket counter on the 18th and let them know the
currently enrolled student's name and you will be able to purchase lift
tickets for the whole family for $20 each.

The three Ellingson's are looking for a rental or house share beginning
March 5th through the school year. We are open to any options, thank you so
763-7010, b_ellingson@msn.com

Black Men's Hat found at Grange after Georg Locher's workshop. Please call
the office.

Open Handwork after school in the 7th grade room will be on Mondays from 3-5
pm during the spring semester, starting on 2/7.

Marianne McCann would like to borrow back issues (2 years or more) of Living
Crafts for a couple of weeks. 685-0067

For free: Ski boots, European size 39, women's, caber. Red. For downhill
skis. Marianne McCann, 685-0067.

New Campus Update

Our Boston architect Maryann Thompson is coming tomorrow for a free site
visit to bring us last minute aesthetic feedback and input.

Fundraisers and Special Events

The Guitar Raffle is still ongoing. We have about 230 more tickets to sell,
and things are moving slow. Let's give it a boost! Do you have an email
list that you could send the link to? Any friends or uncles that might be
interested? Tickets are $20 a piece, 6 for $100.

We have several eager families hoping to host a Basque student from Spain
this summer. It is exciting to see this very important fundraiser and
cultural opportunity moving forward. There will be an informational meeting
soon (look for details in the West Wind and call Melisa Mahony with
questions – 439-6155).

Save the date: Lake Champlain Waldorf School's "Life of the Child"
Conference
will feature Betty Staley. She will speak Friday evening, March 11, in
downtown Burlington, followed by workshops at LCWS on Saturday, March 12.
Betty will be talking about media influence/safe usage. We encourage parents
to hear her speak in Burlington. Betty is known to be a fabulous speaker.
Friday evening, March 11, 2011 and Saturday, March 12, 2011. Details to
follow.

Jessica Zaleski needs summer care on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hours flexible.
Driving not necessary. My house or yours-preferably ours. Thanks. 685-4705.

Jessica Zaleski needs some childcare help over February break. Flexible days
and hours. 685-4705.

Jessica Zaleski is in search of children's size snow shoes and skis and
riding helmets and boots. 685-4705 or jessicazaleski359@gmail.com

Piano Lessons & Piano Tuning/Repair Innovative & Versatile Teaching
Technique Traditional, Classical, Jazz, Folk, Rock.Learn to Read Music and
Play by Ear. Beginner & Intermediate—All Ages. Studios in Chelsea &
Montpelier. Nancy Taube at 802-659-4552

Thursday Morning Fluid Yoga Begins, Feb 10th 9-10:30am at Altus, 6 weeks/
$90. If money is challenging call me--keep energy flowing. True economy is
the exchange of good. To register: call Lynne at 889-3383 or email
lifeworks@lynnehadley.com

Registration is now open for the Dartmouth Suzuki Festival on March 25 and
26. All information is on the site www.nesuzuki.org or you can talk to
Peter Blum. Register before February 15 to obtain the lowest price.

Drum lessons with experienced teacher/drummer Brian Coley (of Nancy's
Problem) ages 12 and up preferred, all levels. call 685-4670.

West Wind

February 1, 2011

Official School News

Tuition: I do not have payroll for today due to late tuition payments.
Please come in and pay today!

Reminder: All Parent Meeting on Wed. February 16, 6:30 pm, at the New
Campus. Please register if you need child care at the Big House. We would
love to see all parents there, and we are also inviting the whole community
– alumni and friends.

Next Board Meeting: Mon, Feb. 7, 6:30 pm.

School closings: In the future I will list our school's closing on the web:
http://corp.sover.net/schoolclosings/

I still have a few extra photos left. They are quite nice. Call if you are
interested. $5 each.

Please leave the children's snow buildings and their evergreen bows intact!
We have had a few upset little ones … Thank you.
Community Announcements

On Friday February 18th, to celebrate our first successfull year of downhill
skiing at Suicide Six, the mountain would like to extend their appreciation
by inviting any Wellspring student or family member, even if they did not
participate in this year's program, to ski all day for just $20. Just go to
the ticket counter on the 18th and let them know the currently enrolled
student's name and you will be able to purchase lift tickets for the whole
family for $20 each.

Black Men's Hat found at Grange after Georg Locher's workshop. Please call
the office.

The 14th Annual Snow Shoe A Thon will be Saturday Feb 12 Th. at the Vershire
Town Center. Start time is at 10 am.
FAMILY FUN! Join over 200 others aged 2 to 80, as you snowshoe up a 2-mile
course. 1-mile option available. Both courses end at the Mountain School
where students serve up a hearty lunch and host winter carnival games for
children. Invite friends and family for a day of winter fun.
RAISE MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE! Proceeds benefit VerShare¹s FREE Summer Camp,
Rivendell School Enhancements and Wellspring Outdoor Programs. No money
required to participate! Snowshoes are available for loan free-of-charge.
You can sponsor yourself or collect pledges OR just show up.
Every child is eligible to receive Snow Angel Pledges. These donations from
community members typically add up to about $25 -per child, so each child
helps the cause by just showing up and if s/he raises $35 that is typically
enough to earn a t-shirt.

T-Shirt Design Contest
WIN A T-SHIRT WITH YOUR DESIGN ON IT, AND A GIFT CARD FOR $25 Make a picture
for this year¹s Logo. Submissions must say ³Vershare Snowshoe-a-thon 2011 ³
somewhere on the design Put you Name Age and phone number on the back.
Entries will be judged during Registration. The most votes win. In case of
tie, The Logo committee will determine the winner. Entries must be submitted
to your school office by end of regular school hours on Thursday February
10th or to the Church Orr House in Vershire by 4 p.m. on Thursday February
10th.

Open Handwork after school in the 7th grade room will be on Wednesdays from
3-5 pm during the spring semester, starting on 1/26.

Connect with us:
Visit our Website

New Campus Blog
Contact Us:
wellspringwaldorfschool@gmail.com

New Campus Update

Fundraisers and Special Events

The Guitar Raffle is still ongoing. We have about 230 more tickets to sell,
and things are moving slow. Let's give it a boost! Do you have an email
list that you could send the link to? Any friends or uncles that might be
interested? Tickets are $20 a piece, 6 for $100.

We have several eager families hoping to host a Basque student from Spain
this summer. It is exciting to see this very important fundraiser and
cultural opportunity moving forward. There will be an informational meeting
soon (look for details in the West Wind and call Melisa Mahony with
questions).

Development
Please feel free to contact Amy anytime regarding the Capital Campaign,
Development or any Fundraising Ideas you might have!
Amy Rosalbo, Development Director
802-625-0065 or amyrosalbo@gmail.com

Save the date: Lake Champlain Waldorf School's "Life of the Child"
Conference
will feature Betty Staley. She will speak Friday evening, March 11, in
downtown Burlington, followed by workshops at LCWS on Saturday, March 12.
Betty will be talking about media influence/safe usage. We encourage parents
to hear her speak in Burlington. Betty is known to be a fabulous speaker.
Friday evening, March 11, 2011 and Saturday, March 12, 2011
Keynote Speaker: Betty Staley (Author of Between Form and Freedom and a
Rudolf Steiner College faculty member). Details to follow.

Jessica Zaleski is looking for consistent, reliable childcare for the
summer. Preferably someone who can drive, but not absolutely necessary. Can
care for girls at my home or yours. Monday through Friday. 8:30 to 4:30.
Fridays flexible. Please call 685-4705 or email jessicazaleski359@gmail.com
if interested.

Piano Lessons & Piano Tuning/Repair Innovative & Versatile Teaching
Technique Traditional, Classical, Jazz, Folk, Rock.Learn to Read Music and
Play by Ear. Beginner & Intermediate—All Ages. Studios in Chelsea &
Montpelier. Nancy Taube at 802-659-4552

Thursday Morning Fluid Yoga Begins, Feb 10th 9-10:30am at Altus, 6 weeks/
$90. If money is challenging call me--keep energy flowing. True economy is
the exchange of good. To register: call lynne at 889-3383 or email
lifeworks@lynnehadley.com

Registration is now open for the Dartmouth Suzuki Festival on March 25 and
26. All information is on the site www.nesuzuki.org or you can talk to
Peter Blum. Register before February 15 to obtain the lowest price.

Drum lessons with experienced teacher/drummer Brian Coley (of Nancy's
Problem) ages 12 and up preferred, all levels. call 685-4670.

West Wind

January 25, 2011

Official School News

Road Safety: Please do not stop in the middle of the road to unload your
children!
We are not making friends here in town by doing that! Please take the time
and pull over.

Next Board Meeting: Mon, Feb. 7, 6:30 pm.

School closings: In the future I will list our school's closing on the web:
http://corp.sover.net/schoolclosings/

I still have a few extra photos left. They are quite nice. Call if you are
interested. $5 each.

Community Announcements

The 14th Annual Snow Shoe A Thon will be Saturday Feb 12 Th. at the Vershire
Town Center. Start time is at 10 am.
FAMILY FUN! Join over 200 others aged 2 to 80, as you snowshoe up a 2-mile
course. 1-mile option available. Both courses end at the Mountain School
where students serve up a hearty lunch and host winter carnival games for
children. Invite friends and family for a day of winter fun.
RAISE MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE! Proceeds benefit VerShare¹s FREE Summer Camp,
Rivendell School Enhancements and Wellspring Outdoor Programs. No money
required to participate! Snowshoes are available for loan free-of-charge.
You can sponsor yourself or collect pledges OR just show up.
Every child is eligible to receive Snow Angel Pledges. These donations from
community members typically add up to about $25 -per child, so each child
helps the cause by just showing up and if s/he raises $35 that is typically
enough to earn a t-shirt.

T-Shirt Design Contest
WIN A T-SHIRT WITH YOUR DESIGN ON IT, AND A GIFT CARD FOR $25 Make a picture
for this year¹s Logo. Submissions must say ³Vershare Snowshoe-a-thon 2011 ³
somewhere on the design Put you Name Age and phone number on the back.
Entries will be judged during Registration. The most votes win. In case of
tie, The Logo committee will determine the winner. Entries must be submitted
to your school office by end of regular school hours on Thursday February
10th or to the Church Orr House in Vershire by 4 p.m. on Thursday February
10th.

Open Handwork after school in the 7th grade room will be on Wednesdays from
3-5 pm during the spring semester, starting on 1/26.

Registration is now open for the Dartmouth Suzuki Festival on March 25 and
26. All information is on the site www.nesuzuki.org or you can talk to
Peter Blum. Register before February 15 to obtain the lowest price.

Lake Champlain Waldorf School's
"Life of the Child" Conference
Lake Champlain Waldorf School's Life of the Child Conference will feature
Betty Staley. She will speak Friday evening, March 11, in downtown
Burlington, followed by workshops at LCWS on Saturday, March 12. Betty will
be talking about media influence/safe usage. We encourage parents to hear
her speak in Burlington. Betty is known to be a fabulous
speaker.
Friday evening, March 11, 2011 and Saturday, March 12, 2011
Keynote Speaker: Betty Staley (Author of Between Form and Freedom and a
Rudolf Steiner College faculty member).

Connect with us:
Visit our Website

New Campus Blog
Contact Us:
wellspringwaldorfschool@gmail.com

New Campus Update

The roughed-in electrical and plumbing system was inspected and approved by
the state last week. John will begin sheet rocking the lower level this
week. Maryann Thompson and Marie Adams (Maryann Thompson Architects) will be
conducting a pro bono site visit/review in early February to provide us with
aesthetic recommendations for finish interior treatments.

Fundraisers and Special Events

Development News
We are well under well with our Capital Campaign and need lots of support
now more than ever! Over the next week, members from our Development
Committee will be talking to you all individually about the Capital Campaign
and New Campus Project. John Parker will be finished with his work soon and
then it is time for us to come together as a community and build our new
school! Please start to think about your family's personal commitment to
this project. Also, please feel free to share with Committee Members some
names of friends and family members who may be interested in helping us see
this project through. Thank you for support!!
I also have a direct line, voicemail and email!
802-625-0065 or amyrosalbo@gmail.com
Please feel free to contact me anytime regarding the Capital Campaign,
Development or any Fundraising Ideas you might have!
Amy Rosalbo, Development Director

_________________________________
Jessica Zaleski needs child care help on Wednesday February 9 and Saturday
February 5 for the morning. Please email jessicazaleski359@gmail.com or call
685-4705. Thanks!

Piano Lessons & Piano Tuning/Repair Innovative & Versatile Teaching
Technique Traditional, Classical, Jazz, Folk, Rock.Learn to Read Music and
Play by Ear. Beginner & Intermediate—All Ages. Studios in Chelsea &
Montpelier. Nancy Taube at 802-659-4552

Thursday Morning Fluid Yoga Begins, Feb 10th 9-10:30am at Altus, 6 weeks/
$90. If money is challenging call me--keep energy flowing. True economy is
the exchange of good. To register: call lynne at 889-3383 or email
lifeworks@lynnehadley.com

Winter eggs for sale! $3 a dozen. Contact Tracy Gillespie to place your
order 765-4086 kitchentableprinter@gmail.com

Family interested in Chelsea, Vershire, and Tunbridge. Ideally, we are
looking for a 200+ acre farm that is in decent shape, especially the land.
Kathy Taft Boyden 802-244-5679 kathy@kindhornfarm.com