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December 15 2017

Embracing cultural, social, and economic diversity within the life of the school.

Procession of Santa Lucia

CALENDAR


Wednesday December 20
Gingerbread Bake Sale 3:00 pm (GS)

Thursday December 21
End of Term | No ECC Aftercare | No After School Program
Early Dismissal
12:20 (GS) | 1:30 (HS)
Shepherds' Play 7:00 pm (GS)

December 22 - January 8
Winter Break (offices closed until January 2)

Monday January 8
Winter Term Begins
Find the full calendar in your Parent Portal on BigSIS or on our website.

Happy Hanukkah

Thank you to Beata & Lauren for bringing the celebration of Hanukkah and teaching Grade 8 to make potato latkes!

REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Advent Lunches - On behalf of the Faculty and Staff, please accept my most sincere gratitude for the beautiful and nourishing lunches which have been delivered each day this week, and for the potluck lunch on Thursday. Delicious food prepared with love is one of the best gifts one could hope to receive. Thank you!
(GS/HS Click to signup here ECC Signup at each classroom)

End of Term Cards & Gifts for Teachers - Though details will vary to some degree from class to class, end of term cards and gift money is being collected at Grade School Reception (ECC/GS) and at the High School Office. Currently there are large collection envelopes & cards marked for each grade, and an envelope (with a shared card) to collect for a gift for Subject Teachers. Please make your contributions by Monday, December 18. Check with your Class Rep for clarification on any of these details.

Volunteer Opportunity - Help host a reception following the Shepherds' Play next Thursday evening. We would love help with setup and takedown, please be in contact with Laura at lbergstrome@vws.ca to get involved.

Parade of Trees - Be sure to visit Lynn Valley Square to see the tree decorated by Grade 6 for the annual "Christmas in the Village". Don't forget to cast your vote for your favourite tree (ours of course)!

The Rhythms of Destiny: An Exploration of Biography - This course will run for nine evenings, beginning Thursday, January 11, 2018 through March 8. We will meet at the Rudolf Steiner Centre, 3743 Delbrook Ave. (in the Delbrook Plaza), North Vancouver, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Find out more link

Community Marketplace - Christmas accommodations, au-pair opportunity in Germany, Vancouver Opera tickets, rabbit hutch, instruments, and more! Follow this link to our website to see all the wonderful offerings!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Come one, come all!

Each year, on the last day of school before the winter break, faculty, staff, and members of our community come together to perform The Shepherds’ Play, as a gift to the students and parents. Performing this reverential and humorous medieval nativity play is a tradition observed in most Waldorf Schools throughout the world. 
Thursday, December 21 at 7:00 pm
Followed by a reception hosted by VWS Parent Council

Parent Education Evening

This presentation is designed to help parents of tweens and teenagers and to help prepare parents of younger children for the years ahead. It will highlight issues affecting young people, between the ages of 8 and 18, and offer workable strategies for navigating what can be one of the most difficult periods for parents, teachers, and teenagers alike.
With Kim John Payne of Simplicity Parenting.

Order your Tickets

Grade 6 Geometry with Ms Price

May you find lightness in the dark. Have a wonderful weekend everyone. I look forward to seeing you next week for the third week of Advent and our final week before Winter Break!
Many blessings
Laura Bergstrome
Communications & Events
   
Did you see any errors? Or do you have something to contribute?
Contact Laura at communicationsandevents@vws.ca

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