Messenger 6 11 01 - Summerfield Waldorf School
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Messenger 6 11 01 - Summerfield Waldorf School
Summerfield WALDORF SCHOOL & FARM Messenger Vol. 2 No. 7 June 11, 2009 Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2009! Jordyn Anderson Emma Feickert Sarah Masonwood Lauren Shimokawa Briana Augustine Jaime Feldman Chelsea Matthews Alysa Triest Tara Bowers Lena Haug Rosalia Matthews Charlotte Willens Ken Boyd Carlos Heredia Keegan McAuliffe Ashley York Donovan Brockway Anna-Jael Hotzel Alexandra Perry Tamara Brooks Kamaria Marden Nicolas Phillips Vanessa Faryan Lauren Martin Brenna Sheldon Congratulations to our 8th Grade Graduates! Alumni News Miles Dakin Cielo Maria Garat Lucia Shay Kellogg Michaela Kuprian-Costa Sawyer Lawrence Lloyd Margaret Rose Malon Daniel Alejandro Ramos Cool Marie Antoinette Aimée Salomon Christian Daniel Dawson Smith Mateo Strawbridge Rose Kimberly Norman Triest amazing former students. Here are updates on some of them As another class heads into the future, let’s check in with our from the last five years….. Class of ’04: • Susanna Dakin graduates this month from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia with a degree in Medical Science. She will be undertaking an internship at the S.F. Aids Foundation and is planning to pursue a career in genetic counseling. • Emma Shaw Crane has just graduated as the top student at UC Berkeley. Her major is Interdisciplinary Studies with a 8th Graders Graduate June 13th! You are warmly invited to attend the 8th Grade Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 13th, at 1pm in Sophia Hall. Amy Ruegg concentration in Race, Gender and Political Economy, and her minor is in Global Poverty and Practice. She has received a Fulbright scholarship to work on AIDS research and education in Colombia. Here are links to the speech she gave at her graduation and a Press Democrat article about her. (Continued on next page...) Messenger Page 1 http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2009/05/12_medalist.shtml http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20090524/NEWS/905241040 • Alexandra Spaulding is graduating from Berkelee School of Music. She will be moving to Brooklyn and pursuing a career in music. Class of ’05: • Samantha Dakin graduates this month from Drama Centre London, a division of Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design. She will be staying in London for another two years. • Ari Trieste has just graduated from Eckerd College in Florida with a degree in Environmental Studies. He is going into the Coast Guard and is engaged to be married. Class of ’07: • Chamisa Kellogg is studying Illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design and will graduate in 2011. She is planning to study abroad in Scotland. • August York took a gap year to work in Chile at a biodynamic winery. He is studying at Prescott in Arizona and will soon be leaving for a six-week stint at a biodynamic vanilla farm in Costa Rica. Class of ’08: • Jackson Hart, Daniel Lewis and Kyle Nowak are all at UC Santa Cruz. Kyle has been tutoring for writing classes and playing music. Please help us keep track of our grads. If you have news to share about any past Summerfield students, or contact information for them, please send it to alumni@summerfieldwaldorf.org. Sallie Miller Don’t Forget to Collect Special Seeds This Summer! In preparation for Summerfield’s 2nd annual Our Mother Land Celebration, scheduled for September 8, 2009, the Land Stewardship Committee is initiating a “Summerfield Seed Bank.” We are asking that each student shepherd a favorite plant through its development into seed-formation, then There are many stories behind seeds – memories, family favorites, likes, dislikes, etc. Be it food or flowers, seeds are the soul of agriculture. As Claire Hope Cummings says in her book Uncertain Peril, “I want to respect this plant’s productive cycle.” Let’s gather our seeds and share our abundance and diversity as a thriving community! Ronni Sands, on behalf of the Land Stewardship Committee gather these special seeds and bring them to school in the fall. Special seed envelopes were sent with each reenrollment packet (a few more are available from Tracy in the office). On the envelope, you will need to put the name of the plant, a simple picture, and your name. By sharing your favorite seeds with others, there will be an abundance of seeds available for you to take away as well. It is our hope that we can preserve diversity and share with each other the fruits of our labor. Messenger Page 2 The Farm is Thankful for the Feast On behalf of the farm, I wish to express our appreciation to all of the Development staff and parent volunteers who put forth the effort needed to prepare the farm for the Farm to Feast event. There were, admittedly, times when I doubted the wisdom of offering the farm for the event. But then, as if from nowhere, people would show up and perform a feat of magic that took the burden of preparation off the shoulder of the farm staff, in this most busy time of the farm-year. There was minimal disruption, a great and long overdue cleaning and organizing, and tremendous goodwill. Then there was the actual event. When I stepped out of the door of the farmhouse, into the farm as I had never seen it before (and believe me when I say I have seen the farm in many, many forms), I realized the importance of staging this event here on the farm. The farm was literally aglow with its beauty and the warmth expressed by all of the volunteers and guests. I think all present were aware of the farm’s unique opportunities as a part of Summerfield, and how fitting it was for the farm to help with the tuition assistance fund that allows more families to benefit from what our school and farm offer. Perry Hart for the Farm Staff Faculty/Staff vs 8th Grade Softball Game! You are warmly invited to the annual “Big Game” on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 1:20PM on the softball field. Come and cheer and enjoy the fun. Don Basmajian The Horses are Here, The Horses are Here! You may have already heard the news from your children, that we are soon to have a team of Belgian workhorses assisting us with our field work, putting us further along our path of sustainability. The farm wishes to publicly express our gratitude to the Eddie Gelsman/Wendy Mardigian family; the Peter Krause family, and the Jeffrey and Line Westman family for their generous support and encouragement towards this realized dream of the farm. Ott Family Fundraiser - A Success! It was a beautiful evening, complete with lovely strains from the guitar of Terry Keady during a delicious supper. Folk dancing music provided by Gradina raised everyone to their feet, big and little ones alike. Raffle prizes were won and silent auction bidders got great deals. All of this was to benefit the Ott family by raising over $2000! This will help to get them settled into their new home, which they are still looking for. Please contact them with any leads on a two bedroom in the Sebastopol/Graton area, or if you have any items to give from their wish list for setting up their home: Wood platform queen bed frame, small CD/tape cassette player, docking station for iPod (speakers), food dehydrator, four wood (wicker) chairs for a small round table, vacuum cleaner, toaster oven, bookshelves, beautiful fabric to drape on walls and furniture, child’s paint, paper, and easel, small trampoline, wool sweaters, winter coats, sofa, iron and board, cutting boards, salad spinner, calendar, rugs, ceramic plates, glasses. Contact Yvette Simone, Anthony Ott 415-497-5669, yamintravels@sbcglobal.net Many thanks go to the Summerfield community for sponsoring this event and buying tickets! More thanks go to the volunteer efforts of the musicians, the Blossoms families who put on the event from start to finish, and the businesses who donated all the food: Raley’s, Oliver’s, Whole Foods, Della Fattoria Bakery, Costeaux Bakery, Santa Rosa Community Market and Trader Joe’s. Many thanks to the individuals and businesses who donated to our raffle and auction: Kaleidoscope Toys in Windsor, Earth Child in Sebastopol and the Quiltmaker of Napa. Barbara Rosen and Mary Bowen, Blossoms Teachers Messenger Page 3 Congratulations, 6th Grade Soccer Players! The 2009 soccer season was a success for Summerfield’s 6th grade co-ed team. After waiting patiently until the 6th grade to play, Summerfield finished the season undefeated. The combination of a group of children who are passionate about soccer and respectful of each other, plus Ignacio Garat’s and Garth Elledge’s coaching created a team that commanded all parts of the field. “It is a process,” said Garat. “The children showed up as a team and played like a team. It was fun for me.” Headed to another lopsided win during their last game on May 28th, Garat employed one of his many tactics used throughout the season to even the playing field. He required his team to make six passes before a shot on goal. This slowed Summerfield’s scoring but the defense delivered a shut-out. Summer is Here, and Farm Camp is Just Around the Corner! There is still space in a couple of the weeks of Farm Camp, More Students Return to School - as Parents! Sorry to have omitted two more alumni parents now sending their children to our school (see article in the May so get your registration forms in as soon as possible. The fol- 21st issue). Blossoms child, Kai Carlberg, is the son of Hans lowing weeks are available for the 4-5 year olds: July 6th, July Carlberg, who was in an earlier class of Don Basmajian’s. 13th, and July 20th. The following week has a few spaces for Also Kristin McClung, a former student in Beatrice Janczak’s the 6-9 year olds: the week of July 20th. class, has her child Kali Jean in our Early Walkers Roots & Permaculture Camp for 10-12 year olds still has spaces in both weeks of July 13th and July 20th. We are looking forward to all the adventures that Farm Shoots class. We’re so glad you’ve come back! Sallie Miller Camp is going to bring us this summer. There is a waiting list for those of you who are still interested in attending other weeks, if a space opens up. So please call 575-7194, Ext. 103 and leave a message to register or get on the waiting list. Happy Summer! Happy Farming! Ronni Sands & Perry Hart for Farm Camp New Time of Year for Photos Next year we will be switching our school photo date to the fall - September 22 & 23. This change comes at the request of our faculty at Summerfield who wish the photos to look like the children appear to us in the early part of the year. New teachers and subject teachers can use the class photos to get to know the names of all the students in this way, and the student ID cards will also be more current. Please be prepared for the photo packets to come home in early September, right after school begins. Sorry that the last images (this year’s, in March) will seem so similar in your photo albums to the ones the students will receive in the fall, but for just one year we’ll have to put up with it and then, after that, the children will look at least one year older in their successive photos! Thanks for your understanding. Leslie Young, Lower School Secretary Messenger Page 4 Thank You! Annual Giving Campaign In a year that was challenging financially, Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm raised the most money for our Annual Giving drive ever. To date we have raised, $286,775.00, and we could even hit $400,0000 by the end of the fiscal year in July! What does this mean, and where does the money go? While trying to not sound melodramatic, these funds save jobs, programs, and keep families returning to Summerfield- in raising these funds, we are able to keep the tuition at affordable levels. This money is crucial to the continued success of our school and we are so fortunate to have a community that can rally together to step forward in times that make us feel as though we need to hold back. Thank you to all the Annual Giving class representatives for their time, energy, and enthusiasm, and to all Summerfield supporters! Albertson, Chenoa Allen, A. Allen, Bettye Allen, Jeff and Anne Marie Allen, Jim and Lynda Allen, Tim Alongi, Richard Amezcua, Kristie and Enrique Anderson, Edwin Anderson, Kim Arntz Family Foundation Arntz, Allan and Diana AT & T United Way Employee Giving Campaign Augustine, Pamela Aum, Gina Austin, Ivo and Karina Baker, Chris and Melissa Bank of America Foundation Baril, Roland and Thalia Beam Barlow, Ellen Barnum, Jeffrey and Louisa Barron, Margot Basmajian, Don and Sieglinde Bassett, Elsie Bassett, Fred Bates, Melissa Beard, Philip and Mary Beck, Jeremy and Megan Beekind Honey Shop Behling, Marshall and Lynn Bell, Bruce and Nancy Block, Conrad Blume Patton, Nichae Bowen, Jennifer Bowen, Mary Bowers, Shelley Boyd, Midori Boyd, Vickie Bragonier, Bruce and Maria Branham, Jennifer Breed, Courtney Breed, George Brenner, Bradford and Marina Brilliant, Naomi Brockway, Pat Brooks, Cathy and James Brown, Kathryn and Mike Bull, Cassie and Sam Bulloch, Kent and Nora Bybee, Gerald and Shauna Thank You! Cabron, Lois Cabron-Heineck, Karen Caletti, Carla and Jesse Cambell, Rebecca Campbell, Tim Carrillo, Danielle Casad, Dennis and Christine Casey, Laura and David Casey, Mike and Linda Cauntay, Rachel and Justin Center for Educational Renewal Chandler, Colleen Chastain Green, Denise and Mark Chrysalis Productions Claypool, Les and Chaney Clifford, Jean Clyde-Garcia, Elsa Community Foundation Sonoma County Connolly, Kevin and Honora Crawford, Michelle Cruciano, Heather Dakin, Samuel D’Antonio, Karen Davenport, Peaches Davis, Guy and Judy Dean, Joseph Delman, Linda and Russell Dennis, Sandra Des Jardins, Traci Doane, Nicki Dragge, Darian Driscoll, Matt Dunaetz, Phyllis Dutcher, Krista and Kurt ECON Elledge, Darth Ellison, Marci Estes, Carroll Fain, Haskell Farley, Beth Farley, Wayne and Sheryl Feickert, Mark Feinstein, Shay and Josh Feldman, Edward and Janet Felton Foundation (The) Felton, Mary and Marc Flagg, Robert Foley, Kathy Fox, Anne-Marie and Jonathan Fox, Veronica Franceschi, Jeff and Pam Franceschi, Mildred Freeman, Catherine Freeman, Ken Friedman, Deborah Frimodt, Mette and Dave Fritz, Lynn Gaertner, Lia Gale, Gene Galli, Lisa Garat, Ignacio and Angela Gardner, Mona Gay, Steve Gelsman, Eddie and Wendy Gentile, Teresa and Steve Gibson, Heather Giovannini, Carol Giovannini, Karen Glessner, Rahadra and James Govea, Rio Graf, Elisa Grundy, Brandon Guthman, Eddie and Karen Guthman, Karen and Eddie Hagemeister, Susan and Mark Hahn-Schuman, Moishe Hall, Grace Hanwright, Jof and Lissa Haseltine-Ernst, Carol Hauschildt, Bruce Hays, James (Continued on next page...) Messenger Page 5 Thank You! Henson, Laurel Herschkowitz, George Heschen, Ben and Ellen Hidalgo de Heredia, Nora Higson, Lynda and Howard Hill, Allan and Mary Jayne Hofland, Kayse Houser, Jennifer and Greg Humphreys, George and Kimberly Jemail, Betty and Gene Jewish Community Endowment Fund Jolicoeur, Alan Jones, Hilary and Jeffery Jordan, Lea Joslyn, David and Sara JustGive Kallins, Eric Kelly, Tara and Seth Kiep, Kathinka Kilpatrick, Kevin and Jennifer King, Christine King, Peter Klich-Heartt, Eira Knutson, Rod Kobabe, Barbara and Bill Kraftsow, Mirka Kranstover, Dan Kreisher, Robert and Mariana Krueger, Joanne and Dan Kulawiak, Wlodek and Patricia Kuprian, Renate Lane, Elizabeth Larkin, Marcia Lee, Sarah and Mike Legge, Donna and Robert Lemon, Heidi and Ted Leopard, Stan Levin, Neil Levis, Andrew Light, Adrian and Kiersten Lloyd, Nikki and Jamie Lockwood, Chris and Susan Long, Jeanette Thank You! Lovell, Jim Payne, Richard and Lynn Lundberg, Renate Peykoff, Angie MacDonald, Barbara Peyton, Karla Malon, Peter and Melody PG&E Corporation Campaign Mankin, Ruth for the Commun Mann, Jacquie and Chris Platz, Ann Mann, Jim and June Platz, William and Irene Marden, Ana Pothof, Saskia Mardigian, Sandra and Doug Presley, Katherine Marmelzat, Jonathan Presley, Todd Marquette, Bruce Puentes, Mark and Sylvia Marquette, Julie Puig, Linda Martin, Hollie and Bret Radzat, Ashley Martinelli, George and Gina Raillard, Rolf Massey-Todd, Owen Raineri, Valerie Matthews, James Redlich, Arie and Suzi Matthews, Mark and Valerie Reed, John and Vali McAllister, Stephanie and Reid, Judy Roger McAuliffe, Mark and Jacqueline Reighard, John and Grete Reynoza, Emma McGarva, Rachel and Dave Riggs, Tom and Debbi McIntyre, Eric Roberts, Ken Melen, Kathleen and Steve Roberts, Tiffany Memstar North America Robin, Ellen and Michael Merrill, Jenefer Rodgers, Andrew and Molly Miller, Joan Rohde, Sonja Miller, Jonathan Miller, Sallie Romer Family Fund of RSF Mitchell, Miles and Sandra Social Finance Moll, David Romo, Michael Morgan, Lance and Angela Ross, Connie Mullennix, Addie and Glenn Ross, Dawn Muscato, Natalie Ross, Pat Nagle, Kate and Henry Rossin, Eric and Beth Nathan M. Ohrbach Ruegg, Amy Foundation Sandilands, Sue Navarro Vineyards, LLC Sands, Ronni Neuwirth, Kathleen Sansone, Donna and Michael O’Hara, Carol and Jim Sarhanis, Alexa O’Hare, Rick and Heidi Satoh, Tomoko and Minami Ohlin, Sally and Gary Sbarbaro, Kelley Oliver, Jeanne Scarci, Gina and Don Otis, Edie Schifrin, Nicola and Peter Palmer, Bridget and Marek Schlager, Catherine Parks Perry, Kathleen Schlosberg, Gary and Feather Scholl, James Schorg, Weldon Schulz, Jean Serrano, Antonio and Yvette Sharfman, Doron Sheffield, Sandra Sheldon, Steven and Michaela Shepard, Grant and Kim Shepard, Kim and Grant Shimokawa, Owen Shulman, Michael and Sandra Skoglund, Clarity Slanina, Natalie Slater, Michael and Irene Sloan, Kathryn and Paul Small, Francis Smith, Jud and Kyra Smith, Karin Smith, Nancy and Rob Sophia Foundation of North America Souza, Laurie Spalding, Patrick and Susan Stainbrook, Charmaine and Craig Sternik, Laura Stobbe, Marcus and Susanne Stroh, Scott and Tosha Suda, Rika Temple, Matthew and Audrey Terhune, Jerry and Sandy Thomas, Richard Torres, Cathy and Gus Traversi, David and Lisa Trinei, Andrea Trinei, Andrea and Jefferson Tullysmith, Blake and Cathy United Way of SonomaMendocino-Lake Uyehara, Sarah Valentin, Christa Valentin, Koni Vaughn, Ayesha and Aubrey Vigilante, Viviana von Doepp, Messenger Page 6 Thank You! Thank You! Amezcua, Kristie Conner, Catherine and Fred Andersen, Dave and Mette Cool-Ramos, Natalie Anderson, David Country Inn Bed and Antipa, Cory Breakfast Arboretum Apparel Crane, Bill Arntz Builders Cultural Care Au Pair Arntz, Diana and Allan Cuthbertson, David Austin, Lindsay and Kirsten Dakin, Meg Fossen Avalon Designs Dakin, Samuel and Skye York, Chris and Sasha Baby Boot Camp Davenport, Peaches Yoshida, Henry Bank of America - Oper Dave’s Hay Barn Yoshida, Lisa and Jim Baton Davis Family Vineyards Young, Dan Beauty Oasis Photography Davis, Guy and Judy Young, Dan and Jenny Beck, Jeremy and Megan Deason, Autumn Rose Young, Leslie Beck, Megan and Jeremy Deason, Dustin Zur, Ofer Behling, Lynn and Marshall Demuth Kemos The classes that reached the hard to attain goal of 100% Bella Wine Caves Dufloth Fitness participation are 3rd grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade, Berger, Glenn and Addie EarthPaths and 12th grade. These classes will have $500 set aside in an ac- Black, Ron Ellison, Marci and Jib count. These funds will go towards expenses incurred for their Blissful Home Entropic Studio 8th/12th grade class trips. Block, Conrad Eschinan, Maria Ziggy Bogges, Michael Estes, Carroll Farm to Feast Contributors Bowen, Robert European Pony School, LLC Bowen, Jennifer Evan Livingstone Law Office Our 2009 Farm to Feast was a resounding success, with Breed, Courtney and Johan EventGnosis, Inc. the closing of the online auction being the icing on the cake. Brenner, Bradford and Farmhouse Inn This auction brought in $21,667.00 from many purchasers, Marina Feickert, Mark near and far. The whole kit and kaboodle of the live event, Buller, Jefferson and Andrea Felton, Marc and Mary silent and live auctions, as well as the online auction has Cabron-Heineck, Karen Ferreira, Paul grossed $89,000 for tuition assistance! In a time when other Caisse, Maureen Flatland Flower Farm auction events have seen their earnings cut in half we are California Carnivores Foley, Kathy and Steve again sitting strong. Thank you to all the many volunteers, Campbell, Susan Forchini Vineyards & sponsors, participants, and general well-wishers- it is not just Carrillo, Fernando and Winery lip service to say that all the amazing things Summerfield Danielle Franceschi, Jeff and Pam offers happen because of our community is willing to step Casad Chiropractic Clinic Galli, Lisa and Matthew forward and offer their time to make these events, faires, Casey, Kim and Timothy Garat, Ignacio and Angela drives, and festivals happen. This is why the school continues Cauntay, Justin and Rachel Gaynor, Linda to grow and thrive. Thank you again. Ciccarelli, Richard and Gabriela Gelfand, David and Ellen Kristie Amezcua, Development Director Circuit Fitness Gelsman, Eddie and Wendy Acme Chophouse Allen, Jeff and Anne Marie Claypool, Chaney and Les Giovannini, Karen and Louis Aldridge, Bernard Allen, Jim and Lynda Club Z Fitness Glen Ellen Inn & Cottages Allen Land Design Aluma USA, Inc. Concoff, Rick Janet Waits Brennan Foundation Waldman, Nancy Walker, Patricia Webb, Matthew and Suzanne Weiers, Kristen Wellington, Jane Welp, Amy Werblun, Betty Westlake, David Westman, Jeffrey and Line Westman, Line Whitfield, Lise Whitmore, Jeffrey Whitson, John and Wendy Wilkerson, Genevieve Willens, Randall and Kate Williams, Kevin Williams, Ray Wilson, Margot and Randall Winter, Mike and Ginny Wood, Kalen and Rick Wundsam-Haug, Isabel and James York Wilde, Lisa (Continued on next page...) Messenger Page 7 Thank You! Glessner, Rahadra and James Gollery, Catherine Graf, Elisa Graham, Rafael Green Garden Catering Guthman, Karen and Eddie Hagemeister, Susan and Mark Hampton Court Hanwright, Connie Hanwright, Lissa and Jof Harmony Farm Supply Harmony Healing Center Haseltine-Ernst, Carol and David Haugen, John and Celine Hawks, Ken Henry, Todd and Jennifer Hidalgo de Heredia, Nora and Victor Hofland, Kayse Hunt, Laurin Indian Springs Resort & Spa Intercontinental-The Clement Monterey Ireko Irwin, Heather Ivey, Eric Jasmin Landscape Design Jungerman, Roger and Stephanie Kane, Timothy and Kim Kanga, Susan Kate Nagle Photography Keller Estate Kelly, Seth and Tara Kidspot Imagination Center Kings Hill Cellars Kopral, Andrew Kowell, Lake Kranstover, Dan Kuprian, Renate Legacy Art Productions Levis, Andrew Lum, Patrick Lynmar Estate Mann, Chris and Jacquie Marshall, Valerie and Mark Martin, Mark and Susan Martinelli, Gina and George Mateo Granados Catering Mavrik Cellars McComas, Tom McCoy, April and Christopher McGarva, Rachel McGrew, James and Carolyn McIntyre, Eric McMains, Jami and Bryan McNeal, Jill Meier, Denise Mendocino Queen Michael Leras Pictures Miller, Joan Miller, Patrick Mitchell, Miles and Sandra Mitzner, Dianna Mooney, Christine Morgan, Angela and Lance Morgan, Rob Moshin Vineyards Mrazik, Matthew Muir Hanna Vineyards Najmabadi, Monica Natural Clean Naturopathy Acupuncture Norman, Margo and George Ohlin, Sally Oliver’s Market Osmosis Otis, Edie and David Palmer, Bridget Peykoff, Angie and Steve Peyton, Nicholas and Karla Platz, Ann and James Thank You! Potter, Marshall Preston Vineyards Prucha, Erin Prue, Denise Puentes, Sylvia Puig, Linda Quivira Vineyards Radzat, Ashley Raineri, Valerie Raven Coaching Raymond Vineyards Reduce Your Energy Bill.com Reed, John Reid, Judy Reighard, John Rivers, Karen Rod Knutson Paintings Rodgers, Andrew Rodgers, Andrew and Molly Romo, Mary and Michael Ross, Dawn Rossin, Eric and Beth Rydell, Lars and Viveka Sallouti, Monica Salmeron, Miguel and Aura-Lee San Francisco Opera San Lorenzo Ranch Sansone, Donna Schifrin, Peter and Nicola Schwarcz, Ben Schweig, Sunjya Sellors, Mike Shelton’s Natural Foods Market Shepard, Kim and Grant Shepard, Marylee Shulman, Sandra Silver Hawk Entertainment Silver, Valerie Simmons, Deborah Skoglund, Clarity Sonoma County Regional Parks St. Clement Vineyards Stainbrook, Charmaine Stainbrook, Craig Starbucks Coffee Company Sternik, Laura Stewart, John and Duskie Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm Thwaites, Joshua Topham, Christopher Traditional Medicinals Traversi, David and Lisa Trejo, Sarah Trinei, Adrianne and Art Ukiah Brewing Company Uriel Pharmacy Valentin, Christa Verdin, Fred Village Bakery Waits, Tom and Kathleen Walker, Glenn Waxman, Jane Wee Three Children’s Store Weisburn, Beth and Eric Wellington Vineyards Westman, Jeffrey and Line White, Wendy and Nathan Whitman, Evelyne Whitson, Wendy and John Wholistic Eye Care Windsor Green Grocer Wine Emporium (The) Wine Library, Inc Wood, Melissa Yoga Studio Ganesha York Wilde, Lisa Yoshida, Lisa and Jim Young, Dan Young, Jenny Zur, Jennifer Zur, Ofer Messenger Page 8 Thank You! Thank You! Farm to Feast Volunteers Kelly Barbaro Deborah Simmons Natalie Slanina Deborah Pulido John Reighard Jeanette Long Christian Andersen Kim Shepard Ivo Austin Gary Schlosberg Fred Bassett Kevin Williams Jefferson Buller Karina Austin Veronica Fox Jeremy Beck Jim Glessner Caitlin Forchini Rio Govea Kimberly McCormick Jami Romo McMains Kate Nagle Andrea Trinei Marci Ellison Miguel Salmeron Aura-Lee Salmerson DanWestphal Laura Casey Lynda Allen Karen D’Antonio Mark Feickert Judy Reid Owen Massey-Todd Karen Cabron Hillary Kallaway Charmaine Stainbrook Nora Hidalgo de Heredia Yvette de Serrano Lia Gaertner Kathleen Melen Christa Booth Jeanne Oliver Erendira Aparicio Maria Bragonier Susan Helms Heather Topham Jen Houser Christine Mooney Rachel McGarva Jeffery Westman Kosima Grundy Melissa Wood Gerald Bybee Ivo Austin Sallie Miller Nick Peyton Dana Revalo Jean Clifford Moishe Hahn-Shuman Wendy Mardigian Ronnie Sands Dan Kranstove Jenner Glessner Perry Hart The Farm Committee Traci Des Jardins Duskie Estes John Stewart Jean Yves Charon Messenger Page 9 Farewells & Transitions for Next Year Farewells ~ Ellyn Morrison Ellyn came to us from the Marin Waldorf School in 1982, where she had been a kindergarten teacher for two years. She taught as the lead teacher in the White Rose Kindergarten until two years ago. She then spent one year assisting in the White Rose and one in the Rosebud Preschool. So many children have had Ellyn as their kindergarten teacher – so many have sat in her comforting lap or held her hand through hard times, so many have shared their youthful delight with her. She has led the Early Childhood through numerous changes and incarnations as the strong head of their program, through her work in the College and faculty and parent meetings. Much of the rhythm and schedule of the kindergarten day and its strong policies, as well as the festival and parent life of the school springs from her dedicated work. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to this charismatic and knowledgeable faculty member. She is retiring from teaching at Summerfield after 27 years, and we wish her all the best! Marianna deCroes In the summer of 1991, Marianna deCroes (then Raichart) began her teaching career at Summerfield upon completing the fulltime Waldorf teacher training at Sunbridge College, Spring Valley, New York. Together with her two youngest sons, Matthew and David, she trekked across country to join the Summerfield community. Her eight-year odyssey with the Class of 2000 began that fall. She was a cherished teacher, deeply appreciated by both the children and their parents. Marianna was a key member of the College and the Care Group for many years, and she and founding parent Mary Beard laid the plans for, and began, our school Instrumental Music Program. She also secured grants to start and sustain our Therapeutic Speech Program, working closely with our first speech therapist Helen Lubin and, later, with Leila Allen. After her class graduated from 8th grade, Marianna took a year off to pursue graduate studies at Emerson College, UK, and to study Storytelling. Upon her return, she served as Summerfield’s Admissions Director. She then served as the first Lower School Coordinator for four years including serving on the Governance Council. As the Lower School Coordinator she helped formulate and put in place the new 7th/8th Grade Program. She served on the Board for five years and was a guiding member of the accreditation team for six years. For the past three years, Marianna has been a member of the humanities faculty at Summerfield’s high school. In June, she is “retiring” from teaching to pursue her passion to bring the art of storytelling to parents, teachers, psychologists and adolescents in America and Europe. We will miss Marianna’s teaching artistry and dedication to Summerfield and its students. We wish her well in her venture to bring the art of storytelling to a wider audience. Stay in touch with Marianna via storyed@gmail.com. Kristie Amezcua Kristie came to our school at the beginning of this year, with an extensive background in nonprofit organizations and development. She worked hard to manifest her vision of Summerfield spreading its wings into the larger community. Her connections and ideas for networking have paid off in advertisements in print and on-air, as well as engendering good will and recognition in the wider area. She was instrumental in helping us join both Farm Trails and Slow Food. She has been a strong colleague in administration (in the office) and development (on the Board, and in her day-to-day work). She led our Annual Giving Campaign and Farm to Feast on both of their successful journeys, supported by Rahadra Glessner and many volunteers. Through all this, however, Kristie has decided to return to massage therapy and freelance writing, which she was doing after having left the non-profit sector. Thankfully, she will be remaining in our school community with her husband and lovely daughter Ruby Rose. (Continued on next page...) Messenger Page 10 Amy Ruegg As Amy graduates our 8th grade this year, she will be leaving her teaching here. Amy came to us last year, as an angel, to carry this class who had lost several of its teachers along its journey. Her compassion and dedication to the students and her commitment to the curriculum, especially her gifts in the realm of science teaching, have been a huge blessing to us all. We cannot thank Amy enough for calmly and conscientiously caring for this class in its last formative year in the lower school. Rahadra Glessner This year, Rahadra stepped up from being volunteer extraordinaire for the past several years, to being our paid Development Coordinator. She brought her usual zest and heartfelt caring to the tasks before her but, after a year, has decided that this job and her family interests do not coexist well. We are glad that we’ll still be able to have her exuberance and creativity in the life of our community! Anne Cook Anne worked at Summerfield as our Therapeutic Eurythmist for 12 years. She was a valued colleague in the lower school and a strong member of our Care Group. This year, she took time off to have shoulder surgery and is recovering well. Roger Lundberg was hired for the year and will be continuing as our Therapeutic Eurythmist in the future. We wish Anne well in all her future endeavors and trust that she will continue to be a presence in our community, both as an artist and as a professional consultant. Joanne Henn Joanne has been our Lower School Educational Support teacher for the past three years, teaching Extra Lesson, Bal-a-Vis-X Movement, and the Kindergarten Developmental Obstacle Course, as well as assisting with the kindergarten and second grade assessments. We thank her for all her good work with our students needing remedial support. Joanne will continue to be available for private consultations and support work. Mary Bowen Affectionately known as “Grandma Mary,” Mary has been a Roots & Shoots teacher for several years. A long-time early childhood and parent educator, she has helped strengthen and deepen Summerfield’s parent-child program. We will always be grateful for the wisdom and creativity she has brought to this work on behalf of our school community. Line Westman Line has been a Roots & Shoots instructor at Summerfield for two years now. She is a trained Waldorf teacher who has shared her calm presence with all the parents and children she held in her warm, joyful countenance. Transitions ~ Lisa York Wilde Lisa has been the lead teacher in our Handwork program since 2002 and has been instrumental in forming and strengthening the Lower School program. She is now wanting to devote a bit more of her time to her own artistic pursuits, and will be stepping back from the youngest grades – 1st through 4th. Jacqui McAuliffe will be taking over these grades as the lead teacher, and Laurel Henson will be her assistant. Lisa will continue instruction in the other lower school grades and in her high school textile arts classes. (Continued on next page...) Messenger Page 11 Karen Guthman Karen will take on the Assistant role in the Rosebud Preschool. She has done this in the past, as well as being the Red Rose Assistant. Tara Kelly will be the new Red Rose Kindergarten Assistant. Rick Concoff Rick Concoff has been teaching at Summerfield since 1993. First he taught 3rd grade violin classes, then took on coordinating our entire Instrumental Music Program, as well as teaching strings in other classes and conducting the Orchestra for both lower and high school. He moved on to do High School and Lower School counseling as well as High School Core Group work. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude for all the work he has done to form and sustain our Instrument Program – this has been an invaluable gift to our school! Rick has recently passed the Instrumental Music Program coordinator baton to Eddie Guthman and Isabel Wundsum. He has also been honored by the school with a modified sabbatical for the next school year which includes being off for the first quarter and coming back quarter time for the rest of the year. He will still be teaching strings, orchestra, and Values & Virtues in the lower school; and, in the high school, folk dancing and Comparative Religions. The work which Rick will be letting go of next year will be reassigned by the LS and HS Support groups for the year. We wish Rick a restful and rejuvenating (partial) time off ! Katherine Waldman Katherine has taught eurythmy in our Lower School since 2000. (The upper grades, 7th through high school, are taught by Renate Lundberg.) Next year, Katherine will teach kindergarten through 2nd grade and will step back from the 3rd through 6th grade eurythmy lessons for a partial sabbatical. These classes will be taught by a new eurythmy teacher – hiring still pending. Addressing the Whole Person: the Role of the Waldorf Parent Talk by Martin Novom on Friday, October 16, 2009 7:00pm, Sophia Hall, Donation at the Door “My children are learning so much at our school and it is joy to see them excited about learning.” Does this sound like you or someone you know? These, and many other reasons, are why we have so much appreciation for our Waldorf school. Traveling the path of a Waldorf parent can be exciting and illuminating. It can also sometimes be confusing or even frustrating. The Waldorf curriculum has been developed in such a wonderful way in following the growth needs of the children, from pre-school through high school. Has our Waldorf school done as well with us as adults? Do we feel understood? Do we feel fully utilized and effective in our adult relationships in support of our school? As part of the Saturday, October 17 workshop, “The Waldorf Capital Campaign: Transforming Fear into Courage,” Martin Novom, CFRE, is presenting an evening discussion aimed at the questions and issues of being a parent in a Waldorf school. This is not a presentation on the curriculum or on the role of parents in support of their child’s class. In his lively and warm style, Martin will lead us in an exploration of how we as parents we can encourage organizational excellence for our school and still leave each other free as human beings. We hope you will mark your calendar for this opportunity to grow and strengthen our community. Dan Westphal, Roland Baril, and Leslie Young Messenger Page 12 Lost & Found Items Need Good Home On the last day of school, Tracy and I will spread out all the unclaimed clothes that are overflowing the Lost & Found Trunk on the lawn in front of the office. They will then be up for grabs for whomever wishes to take them home. So before then, if you know of any items your child is missing (that you want to try to retrieve), please peruse the array of clothing that fills the trunk and is also stuffed into a plastic bag next to it. There is a mountain of stuff ! After school ends, we’ll donate the remainder to charity, so hurry and look soon! Produce from the Farm Leslie Young The farm is offering a weekly box of produce from our fields once again this summer. We will begin distribution on Wednesday, June 17, and continue each Wednesday through September 2. The cost will be $30 per week, payable at the beginning of the program. This year you can opt for two weeks interruption if you have vacation plans. Limited to 15 participants. For more information, contact Perry at 528-3477. Did You Know... Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm owns the buildings and school property outright! Our farm pays for itself through the sales of produce, fees, and farm camp! Messenger Page 13 The Waldorf Capital Campaign: Transforming Fear into Courage Workshop Led by Martin Novom, CFRE, Skystone Ryan Saturday, October 17, 2009, Sophia Hall, $155 - includes Friday Evening Talk In every region of the country there are nonprofit organizations which have conducted successful capital campaigns for buildings, land, or both. For those of us in a Waldorf school, what can we learn from over 100 years of successful (and unsuccessful) fundraising programs? No one in North America knows more about capital campaigns and how they work in Waldorf schools than Martin Novom. Martin combines his 23 years of professional experience with more than 30 years as a student of anthroposophy. He understands the unique qualities and characteristics of Waldorf schools and how we each can pursue and implement effective principles of American philanthropy while authentically fulfilling the mission of our school. Martin has advised more than 60 Waldorf schools since 1992 and has taught an annual workshop series for schools since 2001. He is the Co-Director of the Administration with Spirit program at Rudolf Steiner College, which offers a certificatebased training for administrators of Waldorf schools and other spiritually-inspired organizations. Come join us for a lively and enjoyable workshop. As a participant you will: • Explore this fascinating topic • Expand the fundraising capacity of your school • Plan your own commitment to personal growth in philanthropic advocacy We at Summerfield are poised to begin an exciting capital campaign to add a new entrance road and planned buildings, including an art-tech, library and gymnasium. We’re sponsoring this workshop as a valuable first step - let’s take it together! Dan Westphal, for the Board of Directors Classifieds Summerfield Waldorf School is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, any of the individual initiatives or services advertised in this classified section. The school administration screens all advertisements for appropriateness, then makes this information available to the community for members to use at their own discretion. Classified Ad Guidelines Length: approx. 4 lines/40 words. Classified Rates: $20 - text advertisment Business Card Rates: $60 Deadline: Ad + payment must be received in SWS office by deadline of 3:30 PM of the Friday prior to desired issue. Submission: at SWS office or by e-mail: messenger@summerfieldwaldorf.org Issues with Ads: 3rd week of each month Community Enrichment The Christian Community Fri., June 19 pm study group at Anne Cook’s house (RSVP 568-4288), 7:45 pm discussion for adults in the Eurythmy Barn led by Rev. Sanford Miller on the gospel reading for the week. Sat., June 20 - 9:15 am children’s reli- gious instruction (1st - 6th grades), 10:00 am children’s service, 10:30 am adults’ service, The Act of Consecration of Man (childcare available) followed by a potluck lunch afterwards. All events are in the Eurythmy Barn except the Fri. 4 pm study group. We will have our regular services again in the fall on Sept 4 and 5. The summer dates of our lay services are: June 7, July 12, and Aug. 16. For confirmation classes for children 7th grade and up or for baptisms, call Rev. Miller at (916) 965-9112. For further information or to be put on our mailing list, call Elinor Biller at 542-5744. All are welcome! Weekly Storytelling Circle Off and Running: Join other parents and teachers for a cup of tea and a weekly storytelling circle in the home of Marianna deCroes on Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30pm. Learn time-honored storytelling “techniques,” share lively exercises and practice the art of storytelling in a relaxed and supportive environment. Activities and ideas for experienced storytellers and those who are just getting started. For questions and for directions, email Marianna at storyed@gmail.com. Address: 7752 Washington Ave., Sebastopol. Suggested donation: $5 - $10. Classes / Workshops / Lessons Waldorf Summer Camp for 4-7 year olds at Marigold Playgarden. Lots of fun crafts, storytime, creative play, organic snacks, and games. Mon- Thur, 9am-1pm, 5 individual sessions June 22July 23, $150 per session. Many children are returning for their 3rd year of this fun camp! Located in town in Sebastopol. Please call Jennifer Bowen (White Rose kindergarten assistant) for more information 824-9127. Dollmaking Week with “Grandma Mary” and her Granddaughter, Rosalinde (Summerfield 11th grader) This annual summer class will be held at Mary Bowen’s home in Sebastopol. There are 2 class offerings: July 27th-August 1st and August 3rd-8th from 9am - 3pm In this class we sew beautiful hand made Waldorf dolls. Our hands, heart and limbs are integrated through sewing, sharing and breathing out with afternoon swimming. The revival of the sewing circle is honored and guided by young and old. Grandma Mary is an experienced and trained Waldorf teacher and has led these groups for over 20 years. She is assisted by an experienced dollmaker, her l6-year-old Granddaughter Rosalinde who brings inspiration to young girls. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! The tuition of $225 for the week includes all supplies, swim pass, snacks and guided one-on-one instruction. Children 9 years and older are welcome! Please call 8231556 by July 1st for more information or to register. Rudolf Steiner College announces a new Community Learning Center at the Fair Oaks campus offering part-time Foundations Courses three weekends a year for three years- which fulfill the prerequisite for RSC Teacher Education Programs. Auditors are welcome. First weekend: September 25-28, 2009. For information, contact Betty Staley, Director. (916) 806-3559. Waldorf For Grown-Ups: July 13th17th at the East Bay Waldorf School Campus. Join master teachers from around the world to experience a week of Waldorf education as the children do. Participate in Main Lessons and accompanying artistic activities from first, third, fifth, sixth and eighth grades. Brought to you by the Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training. On-site summer camp for children 4-11 years is available. Visit our website for details and to register online: bacwtt.org Arts Intensives: June 29th-July 3rd at the East Bay Waldorf School Campus. Pick and choose from a wide variety of art classes during this week of Arts Intensives. Join master teachers from around the world for eurythmy, singing, speech, painting, form drawing and sculpture. Rejuvenating and resorative. Brought to you by the Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training. On-site summer camp for children 4-11 years is available. Visit our website for details and to register online: bacwtt.org Living / Working Spaces Rental Homes: Organic Sunny one acre 10 min. from school– barns/sheds –sturdy livestock pens- raised garden beds-large fenced yard- 2 attached homes -3bed/1bath upstairs home ($1950) and 1bed/1bath sunny downstairs unit ($1150). Large shop rents separately, great for a home business or extended family – 823-0886 Looking for a house: Our family of 4 people and 2 good cats will join Summerfield this summer. We are looking for a house to rent with 4 bedrooms minimum, ideally for a few years. We will consider all rent levels. If you have a house to rent out, or know someone who has one, please contact Sandrine Daligault at (425) 503-3366. New Teacher Moving West Seeks a Rental: My name is Jason Gross, and I will be joining the Summerfield HS faculty in the fall. I am looking for a modest 1- or 2-bedroom place not too far from school to rent. I will be coming in August. If you know of anything, please email me at: jdg144@hotmail.com. Wanted: Boarding, Studio or 1 Bdrm for Fall ‘09 for Summerfield Family: Single Mom (SRJC student) and Son (WRK) desire quiet street, yard, private bath w/tub, laundry. Please call Jill McNeal (949) 315-5382 or e-mail goathenago@cox.net. New SWSF Family Seeks Rental Home: preferably Sebastopol area, 3-bdrm. Mom, Dad, 2nd grade daughter; 2 petite, short-haired dogs. Responsible, caring tenants. July or August move-in. Doug at (415) 846-9397 or Kristien at (415) 596-8556. truedoug@hotmail. com. Thanks!! Looking for temporary housing: the School for Uncovering the Voice will be offering a “Singing Course Open to All” this summer from Wed. 6/17 to Sat. 6/20. If anyone would be interested in housing students from this very special singing school, please contact Renate Lundberg at 545-6732 or at r.lundberg@comcast.net. We are also looking for some places to stay for students from the 4th singing course from Fri. 6/12 to Wed. 6/17. Services Offered / Needed How are you investing your money right now? Secure, high yield, humanitarian investments. This is the best time to build your portfolio. 888.524.4448 x 3 Mary@ GreenWorldHoldings.com Natural Clean Cleaners: Try our chemical-free dry cleaning. We use biodegradable soap for a soft & gentle cleaning that’s good for the earth. Leaves clothes soft to the touch and smelling fresh! Locally owned and operated w/28 years experience. Located on the corner of Fulton & Guerneville Rds, in the Raley’s Shopping Center. Call 546-1948. Crystal Clear Home is an eco-friendly cleaning service offering weekly, biweekly, monthly, and one-time cleanings for your home or office. We also offer professional organizing and decorating services. We use only non-toxic, environmentally friendly products. Professional teams. Completely bonded and insured. Call Erica at 494-6805 for a free estimate. Items for Sale Offered/Needed Furniture for Sale: 1 couch 1 bed with 6” thick futon 2 dressers (IKEA) 1 kitchen table 1 dinning room table Reasonable prices. MUST sell. Please call Viviana at 546-9444 Portfolios: The end of the school year is here and Earth Child has a plentiful supply of portfolios for your child’s artwork. Matte white cardboard portfolio case with velcro closures and carrying handle. 1 1/2” deep to store lots of lesson books, paintings and drawings. 20x26” for $7.99. Earth Child 200 S. Main St., Sebastopol 824-0940 Rick Concoff Violins: Quality string instruments for rent or sale at belowmarket best prices. Rent to own as well. Accessories available too! Call Rick at 823-3916 for an appointment. For Sale: Mini-donkeys, mother and daughter jennies. Dun (traditional) colored. Mother is in her teens and was a rescue donkey. Daughter is 3 years old. Very sweet - mother has pulled a cart, and both have appeared in parades and at petting zoos. They can be sold in foal to a spotted jack if desired. Ideally kept together, sold separately to right home. Good home only. $1000/pair. Nikki Lloyd, 765-4673. Clarinet, Viola and Violins For Sale: We have a clarinet, a 3/4 viola, a 3/4 violin, and a full-size violin to pass along to new musicians. Prices vary. Contact Nikki Lloyd at 765-4673. For sale: 16” unicycle. $45 oboe. $45 bike- fits a 2nd to 4th grader. Please contact Viviana, 546-9444. Bodies Kneeded! Massage Special for Summerfield community only: 2-for-1 60 minute therapeutic massage for $65 by Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. No routines, your massage will be tailored to you! Make your appointment today! Kristie Amezcua 707-478-0214 (/,)34)#&!-),9$%.4)3429 $R-ARIE-ALLORY$$3 4RAINEDIN'ERMANYANDINTHE53 $R-ALLORYDELIVERSPREVENTIVE RESTORATIVECOSMETICENDODONTIC ANDORTHODONTICDENTISTRYWITHGENTLE IMPECCABLECAREFORCHILDRENANDADULTS (EALTHY!LTERNATIVES^1UALITY3UPPLEMENTS -ERCURY-ETAL&REE $/#4/230!2+$2)6%3!.4!2/3!^ "9!00/).4-%.4-/.$!9n4(523$!9!-n0-0-n0- summerfield school & farm 655 WILLOWSIDE ROAD SANTA ROSA, CA 95401 Tel: 707-575-7194, ext. 101 Fax: 707-575-3217 www.summerfieldwaldorf.org messenger@summerfieldwaldorf. org Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm 2008-2009 Financial Report Summary Below you will find our projected budget for the 2008-2009 school year. The fiscal year ends July 31, 2009. Income $3,818,082 Net Tuition (after discounts, tuition assistance and emergency tuition assistance, scholarship) $390.474 Total Fees $286,775 Annual Giving/Directed Donations Income $80,000 Farm to Feast $11,000 SCRIP Program 1% $378,775 Total Development Income $222,700 Total Auxillary Program Income $67,300 Other 5% 8% 8% Net Tuition $4,877,331 Total Total Fees Total Development Income Total Auxillary Program Income Other 78% Expenses $3,905,399 Salaries and Benefits $133,300 Supplies $188,700 Auxillary Expenses $283,700 Administrative Expenses $54,000 Outreach $296,000 Facilities $19,000 Miscellaneous $4,880,099 Total Expenses 0% -1% -6% -6% -4% Salaries and Benefits -3% Supplies Auxillary Expenses Administrative Expenses Outreach Facilities Miscellaneous -80% -$2,767 Net Profit/Loss