Congratulations to our 10th Grade Class for receiving an Honorable Mention in last weekend's Sand Castle Building Contest!  For their effort, they won 2 tickets on the Catalina Flyer, which they have generously donated to the Zany 2011 auction.  Congratulations and thank you! 

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GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS' DAY INFO! 

Friday, November 18

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. grades 1-12 only

http://dailynightly.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/30/9118340-the-waldorf-way-silicon-valley-school-eschews-technology

JANUARY 21, 2012 1:00 P.M. — Free Screening of "Race to Nowhere," followed by a post-film discussion and Q&A.

About the Film:
Featuring the heartbreaking stories of young people across the country who have been pushed to the brink, educators who are burned out and worried that students aren't developing the skills they need, and parents who are trying to do what's best for their kids, "Race to Nowhere" points to the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace, students have become disengaged, stress-related illness, depression and burnout are rampant, and young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired.

"Race to Nowhere" is a call to mobilize families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.

In a grassroots sensation already feeding a groundswell for change, hundreds of theaters, schools and organizations nationwide are hosting community screenings during a six month campaign to screen the film nationwide. Tens of thousands of people are coming together, using the film as the centerpiece for raising awareness, radically changing the national dialogue on education and galvanizing change.

To learn more visit, http://www.racetonowhere.com

 January 21, 2012 3:00 P.M. — All-School Open House:

The Open House is designed for adults. Middle school and high school aged children may enjoy it as well.

Take a walk through the classrooms, learn about the curriculum, the teachers and how the Waldorf School of Orange County is preparing children to navigate themselves with success in a world that is constantly changing.

We are located in Costa Mesa on the border of Huntington Beach, but we serve children from all over Orange County. Find out why people who live as far away as San Clemente, Mission Viejo, Long Beach or Fullerton happily make the drive to WSOC in order for their children to receive this amazing education.

So we may better prepare for your visit, please RSVP below.
http://www.waldorfschool.com/events/

GRADE 12 PERFORMS "RHINOCEROS"
Support the 12th Grade class and join us for an evening of entertainment on
Saturday, January 28! 
WSOC's Class of 2012 will perform
Eugene Ionesco's
"Rhinoceros." 
Don't miss out on what will be an amazing evening of witty entertainment!  
Admission $5.00 children $3.00