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From the High School

9th Grade Digs Agriculture Week

by Jack Pelose This past week the ninth grade did not have any normal classes. Instead, we spent the week studying agriculture both in our own WSP garden (at the Rengstorff site) and on our various short field trips. The week was arranged and supervised by our very own gardening teacher, Anastasia Sinclair. We started with a focus on our own garden, which was in need of care after the two week spring break. Our first task was to pull lots of weeds, but we also added mulch to the paths to keep down the weeds in the future. To prepare for this season’s planting we removed the fava bean cover crop and turned the soil, while adding a little compost to supplement the nutrients in the soil. We proceeded to plant squash, corn, tomatoes, beans, and even a couple of citrus trees. Through all this, there was an organized method to our work. Read more

by Sean Lee Digging, shoveling, and planting, all things I learned more about during a week filled with hands-on agricultural education. The freshmen of WSP (Waldorf School of Peninsula) stopped their normal weekly schedule to focus on the art and science of sustainable agriculture and Permaculture. Exploring it led not only to weeding and basic gardening, but also to studying sustainable, environmental-friendly architecture and learning how one of the largest companies, Google, is incorporating Permaculture into their buildings. Read more

by Jenine Steinberg Standing where the concrete ends, the grass cool on my bare feet, I look out on the garden and think of how much I’ve learned and done in the past week. Rich earth teeming with enough life to grow a good amount of food. Sturdy young plants stretching towards the sky, taking in water, sunlight and minerals, converting mere elements into a solid, nourishing meal. Read more

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RSVPs and Raffle Tickets Due

GALA RSVPs due Friday, May 11th. You must turn in your 5 sold raffle tickets by Friday to receive your 2 free Gala tickets.

Don't Forget to Sell (and Buy) Raffle Tickets

RAFFLE UPDATE: XXX Tickets SOLD -- XXX to go.

Grand Prize 
2012 MINI Cooper or $15,000 Cash  

Second Prize
New Apple iPad. 

Download the raffle flyer with rules and regulations here.

Super Selling Tip: Always carry your raffle tickets and a copy of the flyer with you.

Online Auction

Disco Fever Online Auction Closes Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 10:30 pm PST.

Click Here Now to check out over 300+ items we have to help our school, then bid!

Item in the Spotlight:

2012 Burning Man Experience Package includes ticket to SOLD OUT Burning Man
This is a live auction item but we will be accepting absentee bids from WSP families and friends.

Email galaauction@waldorfpeninsula.org for more information.

Check out our getaways, dining and camps for children and so much more!  Preview the student art projects in our online catalog.

Most items will only be sold online, so don't wait for Gala Night to bid!

Register now to bid. Don't miss out...the excitement is building, and bidding has begun! You might just miss out on something you really want!

Please refer Family and Friends! 

Please share us on Facebook... look us up on our Facebook page.

The Gala is a BLAST - Be There or Be Square!

Waldorf School of the Peninsula  
Disco Fever Spring Gala

Saturday, May 19, 2012
6:00-11:00 PM
Menlo Circus Club
190 Park Lane, Atherton

Gala Shift Openings - Help Needed!

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Development News

Annual Giving Update: May 2012

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Community Life

Announcing . . . The Parent Exchange!

Where to leave those size 2 rain boots I borrowed for Covelo? Where is that platter I put birthday cupcakes on, and then my dear, sweet child forgot to bring it home? Where do I leave these remnants of Eros by Plymouth Yarns Color # 3260 - "Seeing Red" or might be called "Strawberry" that another parent asked for on Freecycle?

Where oh where, indeed?!?! Why, the Parent Exchange cabinet, of course!

The large cabinets at the LA campus just outside the Faculty Room and the Nursery Classroom are now designated as the Parent Exchange (or PX, as we like to call it). This is now the place for you to leave and pick up all those exchanges that are so vital to the life of our community! Please always label your items with: Your Name, Recipient's Name, Date of Drop-off.

The Parent Circle sponsors this new piece of our community and we will clean it out periodically. You will be given plenty of notice before we do, so that you can claim or reclaim any items that seem to be missing from your collection We are grateful to Beth Lee and Simon Colbert for helping us realize our dream! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask Nyssa in the LA Reception office.

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Heart's Delight Gift Store

Mother's Day Sale, New Items, Help Needed

by Kathy Zwern

Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped us complete inventory this year. Now that we have an accurate count, we have begun to reorder for the summer. If we have been out of stock in your favorite items, be sure to stop by and see what has just been replenished.

Mother’s Day Sale
Our annual Mother’s Day Sale is in full swing.  Stop in to receive 20% all personal care items including those from Weleda, Bonny Doon Farms, Uriel, Dr. Hauschka, and Harms Lavender. Excludes already marked down items.

Natalchemy created beautiful Mother’s Day kits with 4 products, an exfoliating pad and a see through case perfect for travel. We also have body oil kits from Weleda which make great gifts for Mom.  Both these kits are included in the sale.

Sale prices effective now through May 18th. All sales are final. No other discounts apply. Sale items are limited to inventory on hand.

New Items!

Halcyon Yarn
As many of you knitters have heard, we have actively been looking for a replacement for the 100% wool yarn we used to carry. We are pleased to offer Halcyon yarns in bulky and super bulky weight. Theses skeins are perfect for children projects, knitting up warm hats and felting projects. Come check out the great selection of neutral tones and colors.

Reg Down
Many of you have enjoyed Tiptoes Lightly in the past but now your child is ready for something more age appropriate. For the 9-12 year old group, we introduce the most recent book, Sir Gillygad and the Gruesome Egg. We anticipate your children will enjoy reading this to themselves as much as they enjoyed hearing you read all about Tiptoes and her adventures.

 

Help Needed
Heart’s Delight is in need of volunteer assistance for the last month of school.

On a regular basis, we are looking for a volunteer to work one of the following shifts: M, T, W afternoon from 12:30-3:00pm. Alternatively, we would appreciate a volunteer Tuesday or Wednesday mornings from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Store Volunteers receive a 20% discount off all regular items and the opportunity to meet new families and make new friends. 

If you are available to help on a weekly basis, please stop by, call 650-949-2399, or contact us at store@waldorfpensinula.org.

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Community Bulletin Board

Play-based Summer Camp for Young Children!

June 11-15 and August 20-24, 9:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Fri.
Soon to be 9th graders, Reilee Handlin and Monica McKeown, happily welcome children entering kindergarten through first grade to join them for a week of fun.  Your children will enjoy a week packed with Waldorf inspired crafts, songs, stories and park play. Snacks will be provided. Children must bring a lunch, sunscreen, and an extra set of clothes each day.

There are 8 spots available for each session. First come, first served. $150 includes a $25 materials fee. Located in downtown Sunnyvale. To receive more information and to reserve your spot. email r.m.kidslovetoplay@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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