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Newsletter Content:1. Administrative Update 2. Charter Council & Election Results3. Woodland Stock was a success!!4. Closing Assembly5. Family Giving Update6. Good Luck to our 8th Grade Graduates!7. Vote for the 2017 Auction Theme8. Woodland Star Summer Program 9. Community Events, Opportunities & Classifieds10. Community & Waldorf Ed. Resources

Administrative Update As I walked through campus today during morning recess I was met by thesight of lovely little clusters of flowers and blooming bushes populated byequally lovely little clusters of giggling, happy children. It's such awonderful thing to be sitting in the warm sunshine with a group of friendssharing stories, laughter and making memories. As the standardized

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testing wraps up we all breathe a collective sigh of relief and can nowfocus on the imminent arrival of summer - hurrah! When you next comeonto campus inhale deeply, as the scent of jasmine is absolutelyintoxicating and another reminder that we are near the finish line of anotherproductive and joyful school year.

The sound of ukuleles being played at recess is mixed with thoughtfulconversations by 8th graders about high school, their impending 8th gradeproject presentations and simply savoring their final weeks as WSSstudents. It is a bittersweet time for me as well as I walk through many finalexperiences. While watching the 2nd grade play I reflected on how manyWaldorf performances I've been privileged to observe and how integral thetheatre arts are to our curriculum and the development of well educatedstudents. We are so fortunate to have this curriculum available in the publicschool setting able to reach and serve so many students and families.

Many classes are now embarking on their culminating field trips - 7th gradewas in Ashland, Oregon last week taking in the widely renowned OregonShakespeare Festival performances and participating in drama workshopsas part of their Shakespeare experience. The 6th grade heads out toYosemite and will hike, camp, study mineralogy and enjoy the greatoutdoors. 5th grade is off to Jug Handle Creek farm and nature center onthe coast to study botany, history and enjoy time in nature.

It is also the time of tournaments and festivals. Our 5th graders participatedand competed in the Greek Games at Summerfield Waldorf School inSanta Rosa and the 6th grade will represent Woodland Star at this year'sMedieval Games. And, how about the incredible May Day/GrandparentsDay festivities of last week - it was our best ever and a great time was had

by all. It is a true honor to spend time with the elders in our communityanswering their questions about our school and curriculum and hearingtheir insights about education, children and life in general. Grandparentsreally loved seeing the children and classes in action and were touched bythe sweet simplicity of the day's highlight - dancing around a May Pole. I'msure it was resonant with some of their childhood experiences and theconnection between their experience and that of their grandchildren, wasan important touchstone for them with our community. We welcome moregrandparent involvement and were delighted when asked about putting ona Waldorf 101 course expressly for grandparents! The suggestion wasnoted and will be carried forward. Thank you again to the ParentAssociation and faculty for such a memorable day.

Although we have a mere two weeks left of our school year there is plentyof action and fun to engage in and we hope to see you at some or all ofthese events!

Have a great week,Sheila

WSCS 2016-2017 Charter CouncilElections Results~ Congratulations to Andy Mughannam and Sheryl Elshout

for being elected to the two (2) Charter Council seats.

They will be serving a two (2) year term beginning July 1, 2016. Thank youJustin Tomola and Nilda Pizano-Arguello for stepping forward and runningfor the office seats.

Woodland Stock was a success!!~ Supporting our Woodland Star Charter School while havinga great time! We raised over $5,000 for our school!

Thank you everyone who came out to Woodland Stock!! It was a greatevent -- good friends - great food and drinks, activities, sale booths andamazing music!

This years festival was brought to you by John W Arntz, host, musician andset up guru. Thanks again for opening your yard! Dale Geist, guestmusician and this year's line up wizard who booked all the bands andstages! Monica Conway, our rock and guiding light. Will and KelleeMartinelli for their generous use of the sound system! You helped us rockthe house! Heloisa Heinen, who took our PR and marketing to a new level!Amanda Brumme and her crew, who cooked the amazing food. Ernie's TinBar, for making our bar a hit with crazy fun beer.

Thanks to all our volunteers for EVERYTHING! So many people helpedmake this event a success!

Follow this link to see photos and comments on this awesome event!

Cheers & see you next year!

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Closing Assembly and Reverse RoseCeremony~ Mark your calendars!

This is it, the final assembly of the year which will featurepresentations from grades 1-8 and the reverse rose ceremony whichhonors our departing 8th graders. Please plan on joining us for thiswonderful morning and remember to park only in designated parking spotsand not any off-road, creative parking spots i.e. bark areas are off limits.

When: Friday, June 3rd at 9:05 amWhere: Altimira Auditorium

Family Giving Update!~ Help us reach our goal! Your participation means a lot.

We have received $105,816 in donations so far for our Family GivingProgram! We really appreciate everyone who has participated, includinggrandparents and other family members. We would also like to encouragewho hasn't yet. There is still time to sign up and help us reach our goal of$125,000.

Family Giving is our most important fundraising activity of the year. Itis an essential part of Woodland Star's operating budget. It is avoluntary program and your Family Giving donations provide supportto the essential programs and priorities of a Waldorf education suchas Spanish, Handwork, Movement, Woodwork, and Music.

Every donation counts and it is meaningful! The Family GivingProgram supports our school and builds a community with a cultureof giving, where everyone participates and enjoys the benefits of theirsupport as a whole. It is also an opportunity we have to educate thenext generation of givers - our children.

Make your gift today!

Please support the education you love knowing that by contributing to ourschool and its mission, you truly are changing the world one amazing child

at a time. The results of your investment can be seen every day aroundcampus!

There are many levels and ways to give - monthly donations, yearly gifts,gifts by check, credit card or online. This form includes more information

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about ways to donate or you can click the button below to donate online.

You may also to family members, friends,colleagues and the community to join our efforts. They are invited tosupport education and make a gift to our school on your child's nameor designate an employee matching gift.

Share your pride to be part of the

Woodland Star community!

If you have any questions about any of the information above, please don'thesitate to contact Heloisa by replying to this email, calling our school 707-996-3849 or stopping by on Tue/Thu/Fri.

Good Luck to Our 8th Grade Graduates!~ It's that time of the year.

Congrats to our 8th graders who will be taking on new adventures of as theyprogress into their high school years. See below a list of where the students willbe attending next year. Among this group, ten (10) of them (in green below) havebeen at Woodland Star Charter School since Kindergarten. We will be sendingthem off with a Graduation ceremony on Saturday evening, June 4th beginning at6:00 pm in the Altimira Multi-Purpose Room.

*Special shout out to one of our students going to Sonoma Academy on a STEMScholarship!

Rafe Abate - Credo High SchoolTuesdae Beach - Credo High SchoolJulian Buckley - Sonoma Valley High SchoolKamryn Conway - Credo High SchoolLexi Dunn - Credo High SchoolAnthony Davis-Miller - UndecidedTyler Earnest - Sonoma Valley High School*Jaia Foster - Sonoma AcademyCole Gregory - Credo High SchoolEmelia Jimenez - Credo High School

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Isabel Gopher-Zavaleta - Credo High SchoolKevin Foo - Summerfield High SchoolJacob Melendez - Sonoma Valley High SchoolAndie Raffini - Sonoma Valley High SchoolRyan Spence - Credo High SchoolElla Sutter - Sonoma Valley HighSarina Temple - Credo High SchoolEssa U're - Credo High School

Vote for the 2017 Auction Theme~ Next year's auction is on March 4 - save the date!

The Woodland Star Ed. Foundation Board and and Auction Committee memberschose the top three (3) theme suggestions for next year's auction. Now, wewould like to have your input!

Cast your vote today and help us decide the theme of the biggest Woodland Starparty of the YEAR!

Please use this form to find out what the options are and to vote!

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Woodland Star Summer Program~ Encounter, explore, engage this Summer!

This year's Woodland Star Summer Program is a four-week long academic-based program that offers students the opportunity to encounter, explore, engageand be inspired by the beautiful place in which we live.

We will fill our day with writing, reading, art, crafts, singing, laughter andfun! The program includes three local field trips, a potluck, a presentationto families, and a field day finale.

When: June 13-July 8, 20169:00 am-1:00 pm

Where: Woodland Star Charter School 17811 Arnold Dr. Sonoma,CA

Enrollment Due Date: We only have 10 spaces left and will be taking sign upsuntil we fill them! Sign up now!

This year's theme: A Summer Journal- Creative Journeys in Nature

Capacity: 60 spaces

Suggested family contribution: $400 per student for the four week program.Please contact us for more information on available scholarships.

~ Review this flyer for more information ~

How to sign up: Please fill out this form, which you may also find at the frontoffice and Aftercare.

For more information please review this FAQ! Questions? Email Rebecca Traum at btraum@woodlandstarschool.org or

Stacey Tuel at staceytuel@gmail.com

Community Events, Opportunities &Classifieds:

~ Camp Tamarack - High Sierra Summer Camp Since 1971When: June 26 - July 10, 2016Where: Located at 7000 feet in the beautiful California High Sierras,80 miles east of Fresno between Shaver and Huntington Lakes.

Click here to visit the Camp Tamarack's website.More info on what this camp offers and ages here!

~ Seeking home for Chinese studentFamily from China is returning to the US and their children will be rejoiningWoodland Star's fourth grade class. They seek a temporary home until they canmake more permanent living arrangements. Long term, they seek 2 or 3bedroom apartments or houses to rent or purchase. In the meantime, If you knowof extra space or a cottage they can rent for a few weeks or months while they

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get established, please contact Ron Liskey at ron@woodlandstarschool.org.

Community & Waldorf Ed. Resources

~ Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training Summer Program/16JUNE 20-JULY 15, 2016This summer, the Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training is offering anumber of professional development and renewal through the arts programs opento the greater Waldorf Community and the public. Please scroll down to see theflyers. We hope you join us!

Click on this link to see the full list of dates and titles for these trainingopportunities.

All courses are held at the Marin Waldorf School (San Rafael, CA).For more information please visit www.bacwtt.org or email tiffany@bacwtt.org.

~ The Center for Educational Renewal trains Waldorf Teachers in Sonoma Co.has upcoming parenting workshops. ~ Waldorf Today is a great resource on Waldorf Education.

17811 Arnold DriveSonoma, CA 95476 - 707 996 3849http://www.woodlandstarschool.org/

Woodland Star Charter School is a Waldorf-inspired public school serving families with children fromKindergarten through eighth grade. We offer a developmentally based curriculum, integrating rigorousacademics and the arts. Our goal is to educate children to become creative thinkers, ready to positively

influence the world around them.

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