Live Oak Waldorf School

School Calendar

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:09:53 GMT

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Mon, 13 May 2013 10:19:29 GMT

Now accepting applications for the 2013/2014 school year.

Call today for a personal tour of our campus and enrollment information.

Preparing your child for the future
Academic success - Yes. Absolutely.
Waldorf Education at Live Oak offers more:

Musical and artistic expression,
Emotional health and self-confidence,
Physical training & awareness,
Ability to problem-solve,
The will to be passionate about learning,
Social and personal responsibility, and
Supportive community.

With small classes, dedicated teachers,and the time-tested wisdom of the Waldorf curriculum, your child will be prepared for the world.

Picturesque 40 acre campus
Live Oak Waldorf School was founded in Meadow Vista in 1977 and now serves approximately 225 students from nursery/preschool through eighth grade. Our beautiful forty-acre site provides a peaceful environment for hands-on vigorous learning.

Two videos developed by Marin Waldorf School

Worldwide Educational Movement
Waldorf education^RMworks with the physical, emotional, and cognitive stages of a child's development. Our students receive a unique education; that stimulates intelligence, encourages creativity, and develops practical skills.
Waldorf schools have been in the US for about 60 years and are currently one of the fastest growing systems of private education. Even public charter schools are attempting to model their curriculums according to Waldorf philosophies.Today there are more than 900 Waldorf schools world-wide.
Live Oak is fully accredited by AWSNA (Associated Waldorf Schools of North America).

ESCRIP - Do you shop online? Without spending a penny more on your purchase, you can earn money for Live Oak every time you buy something online. To learn more about this pain-free form of fundraising: click here

Community Classifieds

Wed, 8 May 2013 12:16:46 GMT

Ad Policy: The school is not affiliated with and does not endorse any of the individual initiatives or services advertised in this publication. The administration screens advertisements for appropriateness, then makes this information available to the community to use at their own discretion.
Ads are free for community members for 50 words or less:
For information call 530-878-8720.

• Greater Community Events and Announcements
• For Sale
• Wanted or Needed
• For Rent
• Services
• Lost and Found

Clicking a link above will scroll the page to the relevant section

Greater Community Events and Announcements

Childcare and Housesitting

For Sale

Bike: Trek Mtn Train - Attaches to adult bike (like a trail a bike) 6 speed, lightly used, includes orange safety flag and owners manual! $100.00 (around $250. new) 530-389-2136 for more information email missskf@mac.com and I can email you picture

Hens/Roosters: I'm needing cruelty free homes, not freezers, for my 7 hens and 2 roosters. Don't expect an abundance of eggs, as some are geriatric hens. The roosters are black silkies, very sweet and do not attack kids. Contact Sonna at 530-906-6859.


Wanted

Lost/Found

Lost -

Found -

Real Estate for Rent and Sale

Home is at 720 Crother Road, at the end of the driveway. $525,000 Realtor Kelli McNabb, Lyon Real Estate, 530-906-5876.

For Rent -

Rental Needed - I am looking for a decent but inexpensive 3 bedroom rental between Weimar and Auburn. Must allow well behaved pets, one dog, one cat, one caged bunny. Preferably a little garden space and fenced yard. Will also entertain buying or lease to purchase option. Contact Sonna at 530-906-6859.

Workshops/Classes

Faith Lutheran Church Summer Day Camp- All programs are FREE this year! Mt. Cross Camp 9am-3pm: 1st-8th Grade Pre-Camp 9am-11am Kindergarten & Younger (with a parent) June 24-28. 1115 Combie Road, Meadow Vista, CA 95722 www.faithmv.net (530) 878-1870 Register NOW!

Music Together Classes-MUSIC TOGETHER® CLASSES IN AUBURN and NEVADA CITY
*New days, times, and locations!
Have you ever wondered what you can do to nurture the musical growth of your child, regardless of your own musical ability? Experience Music Together and find out how important—and how fun—your role can be! Our research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement.
WHEN/WHERE: Mixed-age classes (from birth to 5) are held in Auburn (near 49 and Palm Ave) on Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday mornings. Nevada City classes are on Tuesday and Wednesday moenings, and we also have classes in Granite Bay on Thursday and Friday mornings.
MORE INFO: All of our classes build on your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement. Come share 45 minutes of music play, dancing, singing, chants, and other fun. The goals of the program include helping your family be more musical and helping your child learn to sing in tune and keep a beat. (If you struggle in these areas, the class will help you, too!) Along with the class, you’ll receive two copies of a CD with more than 20 creative songs and chants, a beautifully illustrated songbook, and a parent guide with information on the theory behind the program.
Join us for Spring! Our 10-week Spring 2012 session begins April 9. The Auburn classes are taught by Registered Music Together teachers, Beth Gillogly (a first grade parent), Mandee Rice (a former Live Oak parent). To learn more, read parent testimonials, or to register now, visit www.sierrafoothillsmt.com or call Beth at 530-889-9085.

Satsang-I am interested in starting a satsang group where we meditate, chant, study nondualistic teachings (Ramana Maharshi, A Course in Miracles, Meister Eckhart, etc.) and share with each other. We would be at my house in Meadow Vista. I am looking at Sat. or Sun. morning biweekly. So if you are interested, call Janaka Stagnaro, 530-878-2577 or email me at janaka_om@yahoo.com. Check out my website: www.mindfulness-meditation-techniques.com

LoveWorks!-Sonika Tinker, MSW, Author of Seize Your Opportunities and Christian Pedersen, Certified Life Coach, are relationship experts with over 30 years combined experience coaching singles and couples to profoundly transform relationships! Owners of LoveWorks, an innovative realtionship training company, this dynamic husband-wife team empowers you to create harmonious, joyful, loving relationships. Courses, home-study programs and customized coaching sessions address everything connected to relationship, including but not limited to: conflict resolution skills, inter-personal dynamics, spirituality, sex, communication tools, etc. and last but not least, a radical new invented approach to relationship not presented anywhere else! Sonika & Christian are LOWS parents who live with their two children and have a private practice in the Sierra Foothills. Discounts given for LOWS parents and faculty. loveworksforyou.com , 530-878-3893 or clientcare@loveworksforyou.com

Sacred Offerings - Veronica is an Intuitive, offering Akashic Records readings, Spiritual Evolution Mentoring, classes and other tools to help you awaken to and align your higher consciousness, as well as bring forth your gifts to live more of an emowered and joy-filled life. Veronica Lee Wetterstrom, 530-885-4755 or veronica@sacred-offerings.com

Yellow Pages

Shared Abundance Organic Farm CSA- Several LOWS community members are participating in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) with Shared Abundance Organic Farm. Now that spring is here and everything is growing we would like to expand our group. Ruthanne Jahoda (teacher to the first graduating class of LOWS) sends deliveries to our campus every Wednesday before 12:45 (in time for preschool and kindergarten pick-up). If you join you will simply bring your check on Tuesday or Wednesday morning and place it in the group envelope (current drop off is in Lavender Kindergarten, but we can accommodate other needs). Please read the following description of Shared Abundance Organic Farm. You will see that the prices are more than reasonable and the quality of the produce is heavenly. If you are interested in joining the Shared Abundance Organic Farm CSA, please contact Ruthanne Jahoda at rajsbga@earthlink.net, or 530-887-1530. Shared Abundance Organic Farm offers a local delivery of fresh certified organic food weekly on Wednesdays. We send an email by Monday morning, letting you know what will be harvested for that coming Wednesday. We have small, medium and large bags to offer. Small size is $9.50, Medium is $18.00, and large is $30.00. You will get something of everything we are harvesting in proportion to your bag size. If you would like extra of an item you would indicate that on the return email. We will drop food only for those who return the email, unless you specify you would like a weekly drop all month or all season. It is necessary to pay the morning of delivery. We must have an email back by Tuesday mid-day so we know how much to harvest. We appreciate your interest in fresh, organic, local food. Please contact Ruthanne Jahoda, rajsbga@earthlink.net (530)887-1530. Questions about payment drop off can be directed to Sara Casler, scasler@sierracollege.edu

Roseville Disc & Pain Center-Complete chiropractic care from infant to elderly. Dr. Heather (Gaby's mom) will align your body for optimum skeletal, emotional, spiritual, and nutritional health. We offer the latest medical technology available in concert with the doctors extensive alternative knowledge. FREE consultations and Waldorf family discount. Call us at 916-786-3737 or hdaley@juno.com

Dental Care- Dental care for the whole family. Dawn Anderson, DDS 530-346-2214 or office@colfaxsmiles.com

Wright Acupuncture & Massage-Bill is an acupuncturist and heralist. This work treats the root causes of pain, imbalance and disease, Since 1993 Karen has been offering therapeutic and deeply nurturing massage therapy. Bill & Karen Wright 530-886-8927 251 Auburn Ravine #205, Auburn

Placer Speech & Hearing - Hearing evaluations and hearing aids. Janene Bauhofer-Johnson 530-823-7532 or pshjb@infostations.com

Nurture Massage Therapy - Massage/Bodywork therapy. Deep tissue, Swedish, Raindrop Therapy, Hot Stone, all taylored to your individual needs. Sheri Mueller 916-847-3289 or nurture@massagetherapy.com , 1209 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, CA

Amyzon Fitness - Weight loss, injury prevention, post rehad and sports enhancement. Amy Finkle amyzonfitness@gmail.com

Pettit Mobile Veterinary Service-At-home euthanasia in a safe and familiar environment for your and your pet. No need to add the stress of your pet to a clinic. Also, services for routine wellness checks, vaccinations, non-emergency care. Contact Debbie Pettit, DVM, at 530-305-9195 or dkpettit@att.net

Courtyard D'Oro - Beautiful wedding/event venue located in Old Sacramento. John Obad 916-871-2481 or john@courtyarddoro.com

CPR & First Aid Training-All Star CPR & First Aid, David Smiley 650-771-2143 or webgem7@gmail.com

Wholesale Natural Foods - Wholesale natural foods and products. Save money on food, supplements, toiletries, household items & more. Easy to order & pick up. Many in the LOWS community are now onboard! Call Aerowenn for more info: 878-3658

Organic Food Production - I have over 10 years experience with farming, landscaping, fruit tree production and pruning. Specializing in organic certification and standards. Expert advice in providing food sovereignty for you and your family. Seth Rosmarin 530-559-3552

In Working Order-With over 25 years experience, Eric is a licensed contractor specializing in home repair and maintenance. His skills include carpentry, plumbing, painting, fence repair, sheetrock, decking, and more. He is on-time, meticulous and has excellent references from Live Oak families and the general public. He has been a parent at Live Oak for 10 years, offering his skills to our campus when needed. CA Lic. 766478. Eric Wetterstrom, 530-305-6470

Schiavone Construction - General construction, new construction and remodels. Louie Schiavone 650-464-8585

Gilwee Electric - Full service electrical contractor. Construction and repair, remodels and new construction. Licensed & insured. Any and all of your electrical needs met. Waldorf Family Discount. Chris Gilwee 530-878-1314 or chris@gilwee-electric.com

Casey Tomasi Plumbing & Solar- On and off the grid solar design. Solar panels, batteries, solar well pumps, solar hot water, inverters and all things solar. Plumbing jobs too! Casey Tomasi 530-205-8198 or casey@sierrasolar.com

Solar Systems-For your home, business, church, school....any place that needs to save money on power and to help the environment. Contact Jerry Silverman with Talbott Solar & Radiant, 878-8229 or 320-6639 cell. Online at www.talbottsolar.com

Cascade Gardens-Landscape Contractor, Marc Krupin, owner of Cascade Gardens is available to Transform your yard into a Wonder of Nature. Specializing in Water Features and Hardscaping, Marc and his crew can handle any job big or small. Services include but not limited to design, installation and maintenance, renovation and new installations. Creative ideas and practical solutions within any budget available. A licensed landscape contractor for 25 years, a LOWS parent and supporter for 10 years. To see some of Marc's work just look around our campus. 530-878-4801 or www.cascadegardens.biz

Less Clutter Less Stress! - Is your garage overflowing? Is your attic bursting at the seams? Are your closets full of toddler toys, but your kids are now in college? Moving? Remodeling? Tired of trips to Goodwill? The it's time for Less Clutter Less Stress! We work with you to provide solutions and success for all your clutter and organizational needs. We manage estate sales, organize all your living spaces, assist you with moving, share creative ideas and and execute effective space planning and last but not least, we can help you turn your clutter into cash! Whether through Ebay, Craigslist or successful garage sales, we can make it happen. Procrastinate no longer and call now for your free consultation. Sherri Siperly (530) 305-8001, sherri@lessclutterlessstress.com, lessclutterlessstress.com

House Cleaning - "Clean and Tidy" Housecleaning. One time deep cleanings, bi-monthly or weekly: one women, a bucket, and a whirl of a mop! Anniefrouws1@yahoo.com or 916-844-4938

Starlight Janitorial Services - Commercial cleaning, Carpet cleaning. Robert Fudge 530-878-4965

Devin Smith-I work for Folsom Lake Toyota and can offer assistance in vehicle purchase. dsmith@folsomlaketoyota.com or 916-355-1500.

The Wallaces Realty-Buying and selling real estate within Placer, Nevada and Sacramento counties. Referrals paid with additional donation to cause of choice (Hopefully Waldorf!) with each closed transaction. Karen & Robert Wallace 530-401-4340

E.N.D Studio-Custom wood, metal, glass works, functional & unfunctional art, cabinets, lights, frames, gates, bars, outdoor furnature. I can build anything you can think of! Ethan Noto 916-402-8893 or ethan@endstudio.com

Janaka's Art Studio - Art work that inspires, provokes and reveals. Visit at www.janakasart.artfire.com and his blog, Triliving: Celebrating Truth, Beauty & Goodness www.janakastagnaro.blogspot.com 530-878-2577

Masala Imports - Imports and Bellydance attire from Egypt, India, Morocco, Afghanistan, Thailand and more as well as Middle Eastern drum performance and instruction. Ray Dowler, masala@masalaimports.com

Primal Grace - We offer Jewelry hand crafted by Calen Hunter, Organic Raw Chocolates by Aerowenn and a natural food buying club offering a wide variety of natural foods and products at wholesale plus ten percent. aerowennwillow@yahoo.com

Golf Lessons - Private golf lessons for youth and adults!! Cory Furgason-Professional Golf Instructor 317-694-2422

Forest Music - Drum Lessons contact Jeff Wax 530-878-2150 or jwax2000@yahoo.com

Music Instruction-Guitar, bass & drum. In Auburn or will come teach at your home. Children, adults, beginner or advanced. Recording available. Ted
Stancliff 530-320-2725

2013 Auction Donors

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Live Oak Waldorf School.
410 Crother Road
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
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Upcoming Events

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:32:02 GMT

Minutes of Board of Trustees

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:04:32 GMT

October 8 2012 Special Board Meeting Minutes (PDF Download)

September 17 2012 Board Minutes (PDF Download)

August 17 2009 Minutes (PDF Download)

June 26 2009 Minutes (PDF Download)

Auction 2013

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:02:07 GMT

Job Opportunity Postings

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:31:54 GMT

Live Oak Waldorf School is currently accepting applications for the following positions for the 2012/13 year.

School Informational Tours

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:53:43 GMT

May Faire 2013

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:06:34 GMT

Resources

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:07:27 GMT

Live Oak Waldorf School Blog

Go to www.liveoakwaldorf.blogspot.com. You can "Follow" our posts, make comments and subscribe.

Our blog will include information (Why Waldorf Works, Waldorf methods of teaching, your growing child), stories (snippets from the classrooms, etc.), news (about our alumni, students and other events) and more.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

Reading Research

http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/research-finds-no-advantage-learning-read-age-five/5/33888

     Penni Sparks - Parenting Consultant

         http://www.takeheartinc.com



    Waldorf World

         http://www.waldorfworld.net



     Raphael Association

         http://www.RaphaelAssociation.org

     Susan R. Johnson, M.D., FAAP -

       http://www.youandyourchildshealth.org/



     Rudolf Steiner College

       http://Rudolfsteinercollege.edu

     Joseph Chilton Pearce

       http://www.wildduckreview.com/journal/Issue%2017-Education/Pearce/Pearce.pdf

Volunteer's Corner

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:43:54 GMT

-- No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted - Aesop --

A healthy and full community life at Live Oak is one of our most treasured assets. It is in the participation and support of dedicated parents that we experience the essence of a Waldorf community. Our community has talented, enthusiastic, and loving parents and grandparents who volunteer their work and wisdom in a host of ways to support the operations of the school. And indeed volunteering comes in many forms - be it baking a savory dish for Michaelmas, staffing a booth at the Holiday Faire, working on a committee, or supporting activity in the classroom. Take a moment and consider how your family can contribute to and be a part of the life of the Live Oak Community.

Below is a list of current volunteer projects that need our attention and commitment. This list will be continuously updated so check back often. When you are ready to sign up for one of the projects or would like more information please call our Volunteer Coordinator Marissa Sidelle at 650-504-0353 or email her at marissasidelle@gmail.com.

Description	Time Estimate (in man hours)	People Needed	Special Skills Required	Date Needed By	Status	Notes
Rake and clean up the amphitheater area.	2-3 hours	1+	N/A	April 15, 2009	New
Mow field and amphitheater.	6-8 hours	[click here]	N/A	Ongoing	New	URGENT!!! The grass is already getting out of hand. Requires safety orientation.
Rake and remove leaves in the preschool playground.	1-2 hours	1+	N/A	Now	New
Weed Whacking.	4-6 hours	[click here]	N/A	Ongoing	New	Requires safety orientation.
Clean-up the campus: Pick-up trash and other debris including debris behind the classrooms.	3-4 hours	2+	N/A	April 15, 2009	New	Requires utility vehicle orientation.
Repair classroom desks and chairs.	1-3 hours per chair or desk	1+	Basic woodworking, simple joinery techniques	Now	New	If desired you can work on the desk or chair at your home or in our maintenance shop during school hours.
Organize and inventory the studio storage.	4-8 hours	2+	Good organizational skills	Now	New
Clean out White House gutters and clean off roof.	2-4 hours	2	No fear of heights	Now	New
Rent wood chipper and chip all brush piles.	8-10 hours	2+	N/A	June 8th, 2009	New	Safety and operation review required.
Repair swamp coolers.	2-8 hours	2+	Knowledge of small machinery recommended	August 15th, 2009	New
Clean out all gutters on all buildings.	4-6 hours	2+	No fear of heights	August 1st, 2009	New
Sweep and/or shovel dirt and rock that collected on the ECV parking lot.	2-3 hours	1+	N/A	Now	New

Parent Page

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:01:03 GMT

Getting Involved
Parents bring to our school the warmth and solidity essential to strengthening the work of the teachers. We welcome your generosity and involvement in whatever way you feel would best suit you. There are many ways to get involved:

Assisting teachers in the classrooms, on field trips, and with special events.
Getting involved in the Class organization of Faires and Festivals.
Joining our Parent Council.
Welcoming new families to the school.
Continuing contact with our alumni.
Helping with our auction, and other fundraising activities.
Sharing your strengths and expertise through active participation on a variety of committees.

Many friendships begin with a crafts workshop or a committee meeting, and our children always benefit when parents are involved. If you are looking for ways to be more involved in the school, please stop by the front office and let’s talk.

The Children's Store

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 09:59:35 GMT

Wholesome toys and gifts for you and your children.

Stop in for gifts for your Valentine - Candles, Candle Holders, Inspirational Books or ???????????

Tin Pails & Shovels, Beeswax candles, Art supplies, Stationary & Postcards, Handwork supplies & Yarn, Dolls, Doll Clothes, Tea sets, Gifts, Cozy slippers for men-women & children, Warm hats, Dress up clothes, Games and Music, Wooden toys, Wood blocks, Jump Ropes, Books for the entire family, Seasonal/holiday for Valentines Day & Easter, Handmade and Gently Used Consignment items, Poi spinners, Lunastix, Juggling Balls, Jewelry and much more.

Winter Hours:

Wednesday 11:00-3:00, Thursday 12:30-3:00, Friday tba

****Our Credit Card Reader is down so we will only be accepting Cash or Checks until the issue is resolved**** Sorry for the inconvenience

Birthday Baskets: You and your child can come to the store and select items that your child would like to receive for his/her birthday. We will put these items into a basket that friends and family can shop from (like a registry). The family making the basket will receive a discount coupon good for a future purchase (entire purchase). Happy Birthday!!

Like us on Facebook - Live Oak Waldorf School Children's Store

530-878-7008 (1/12/13-Our Phone is currently not working)

We accept cash, checks and Visa, Mastercard & Discover credit cards-We do not extend credit. $20 minimum purchase for credit cards.

Run by parent volunteers. Cass Capel, Kiyoko Wilcox, Sandra Forbes, Danielle Barclay, Amy Ugalde & Naomi Dowler

All profits are donated back to Live Oak

We're in the Historic White House

400 Crother Road off I-80 at the Applegate Exit

in Meadow Vista, CA just 7 miles east of Auburn

Please call 530.878.7008 or 878-8720 to confirm store hours

or to make a shopping appointment

Faculty and Staff of Live Oak Waldorf School

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 16:30:22 GMT

Early Childhood Village Faculty

Parent-Child Program

Jerre Whittlesey, one of our Sweet Pea Parent-Child Teacher, was born and raised in southern California and completed her Waldorf Teacher Training at Rudolf Steiner College. She came to Live Oak over two decades ago to assist/apprentice with Janet Kellman in the Early Childhood programs. After teaching kindergarten for three years, she met her husband, Ed, and soon gave birth to two sons, Frederick and Roger. She also has a daughter, Summer Waggoner; all of her children are graduates of Live Oak. Between the years as a faculty member at Live Oak, Jerre had a playgroup in her home for four years.

Jan Tannerome [Bio will be posted soon]

Nursery School

Rebecca Kennedy-Smith, one of our Early Childhood Day Care Providers, was born and raised in Elk Grove, California. She graduated from Elk Grove High School, then went on to study at Sacramento City College and Sacramento State College pursuing a major in Early Childhood Education. She worked for two years at KinderCare as a toddler teacher and five years at Applied Behavior Consultants, a school for children with autism. Rebecca had her first child just short of graduating from Sacramento State and decided to devote her time to mothering. Rebecca and her husband moved to Auburn several years ago and now have three children. Her older two children attend Live Oak; Tristan is in first grade and Ethan is in preschool. Her youngest, Mia, is two. Rebecca and her husband found Live Oak through family, and knew right away that this was the school they wanted their children to attend. After being home for seven years with her children, Rebecca saw an opportunity to use her skills and education to work with children in the aftercare program at Live Oak. She feels very blessed to be able to do a job she loves at her children's school. Rebecca enjoys learning more about Waldorf education; in addition to reading books on the subject, she has taken several weekend classes at the Rudolf Steiner College. She looks forward to the journey that lies ahead for her and her children at Live Oak Waldorf School.

Preschool

Candice Searles, our Daisy Preschool teacher, was born in South Africa. After receiving her undergraduate degree in English and Theatre, she received a Fulbright Scholarship to Stony Brook University in New York to complete her MFA in Theatre Arts. There she met and married Jason. Jason received a Fulbright Scholarship to South Africa and so they returned to Candice's home country and lived there for three years. Candice taught Speech and Drama to Kindergarten through ninth grade at a private school and also taught and directed in the local University Theatre Department. Upon returning to the USA in 2005, Candice found Waldorf Education while working in the public school system. She enrolled and completed her Waldorf Certification and MEd at Antioch New England University, and took a first grade class at the Tidewater Waldorf School in Eliot, Maine. After second grade, Candice decided to become a stay at home Mama to her new baby, Dylan Eddy. She was blessed with her daughter, Hope Anamae in June 2009. Candice and her family moved to California in February 2010 and found her way to Live Oak Waldorf School. She loves to paint, write music, walk in the woods and spend every moment she can with her family.

Sonja Van Heel, our Marigold Preschool Teacher, was born in Sacramento in 1973, where, at age five she was enrolled at the Sacramento Waldorf School kindergarten. She and her sister both were “Waldorf lifers.” Her love of children and her appreciation for her own education led her to Waldorf teaching. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Liberal Arts. After completing her teacher training she moved to Santa Monica where she taught in a preschool and kindergarten for five years. She was married, to her husband Wayne, in the fall of 2001 and then taught preschool at the Sanderling School in northern San Diego. Sonja and Wayne moved back to the Sacramento area in the Summer of 2003 and were blessed with their daughter Genevieve in November. Most recently she has worked at the Lifeways Children’s Center at the Rudolf Steiner College and at the Cedar Springs School in Placerville.

Kindergarten

Carolyn Geoffroy, our Lavender Kindergarten Teacher, was born in a small town in Texas. Her family then moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, where she spent her early childhood. She has lived in California since age six. Carolyn received her B.A. in Child Development in 1975 from California State University in Sacramento, as well as her California teaching credential. She attended Rudolf Steiner College from 1980-82 and worked at Sacramento Waldorf School for seven years while her two children, Aaron and Jessica, attended school. Both her children have grown and started families of their own, making Carolyn a proud grandmother.

Noelle Thompson, Rosemary Kindergarten, was born in Marin County. She attended college at Humboldt State where she received a B.A. in Spanish and a B.A. in Psychology in 1993. Following Humboldt State, Noelle attended UC Davis where she received a Bilingual Credential in 1996. From there, Noelle went straight into the private school sector; working with “alternative” schools where honoring the whole child and nurturing life long learners is vital to education. As Noelle continued investigating education and child development, she found Rudolf Steiner College where she attended workshops and weekend courses. Along with her interest in early childhood development, Noelle loves nature and traveling. Noelle has two children at Live Oak; Boden, who is in the second grade and Colby, who is in kindergarten. Noelle and her family currently live in Penryn.

The Grades Teachers

Lynne Poirier, our First Grade Teacher, took the Class of 2011 as class teacher in the fall of 2007. Lynne was born in Queens, New York. Her father’s career in the aerospace industry brought her family to Southern California and she spent most of her school years there. She began her college education with the ambition of becoming a teacher. Yielding to her father’s pressure to take up a more lucrative career, Lynne began searching for the right path. This took her on a course that went from business, to biology, to biomedical illustration, and finally to fine art. In 1988, the year her oldest son, Derek, was born, she discovered Waldorf education. At that time, while living in San Diego, she began to attend workshops and lectures at the San Diego Waldorf School. She also went back to college to take some courses in early childhood development. She began a playgroup in her home during which time her second son, Kyle, was born. When Derek began first grade, she was hired as the kindergarten assistant at SDWS. In 1996, Lynne and her family moved to the Sierra foothills so she could attend Rudolf Steiner College and work as the aftercare director at Live Oak Waldorf School. Finally realizing her goal of teaching, she began her began her first eight year cyle with the class of 2006 in the fall of 1997.She has been with her current class since 2007.

Cale Brandley, our Second Grade Teacher, was born and raised in Berkeley, California. On his ninth birthday, he received a saxophone as a gift, which helped to kindle a life-long enthusiasm for music. As a young saxophonist, Cale had performed at festivals in Japan, Switzerland, Holland, and South Africa—all before his 21^st birthday. Cale received a liberal arts degree from New York University in Manhattan, where he augmented his study of music with courses in mythology and cosmology. During this time he studied independently the craft of instrument making, and worked for a brief time as a woodworker’s assistant. After working two years for a farmer in northern New Jersey, Cale returned home to Berkeley, and while working in that city’s sustainable food movement he heard the calling to pursue teaching as a life’s work. Before coming up the hill to Live Oak to meet his class, he had worked in the East Bay as a music teacher, a kindergarten assistant, and as a garden instructor.

Rev Bowen, our Fourth Grade Teacher, was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. After earning his B.A. in English, he found work as a substitute teacher in and around Richmond, working in every grade and in every type of class. He then realized that he should become a teacher, but abhorred the idea of teaching within the same kind of compulsory schooling system that he had experienced. During his search for another way to educate, he picked up a hitchhiker who told him about Rudolf Steiner. Soon after, a grocery cashier told him about Waldorf education. Rev earned his Waldorf Teaching Certificate from the Rudolf Steiner College in 2000. He earned his M.A. in Human Development from St. Mary’s University in St. Paul, MN in 2004.
Rev took the class of 2008 from first through eighth grades and is now journeying through another eight year cycle at Live Oak. He loves to hear and make music, paddle in canoes or kayaks, swim in lakes and rivers, backpack, hike and camp, read and write, and play games of all kinds. His son, Seren, is in sixth grade and his daughter, Rosa, is a student in his third grade class.

Janaka Stagnaro, Fifth Grade Teacher,[entry in process]

Teresa Thorman, Seventh Grade Teacher, [entry in process]

Jane Mulder, our Eighth Grade Teacher, grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northern Illinois. Her family moved to the suburbs of New York City for her high school years, and then she crossed the continent to California for college. After graduating from Stanford University in 1971, Jane moved to the lovely Sierra Foothills. In addition to learning all the skills necessary to manage a small homestead, she also worked in home design and building, and wrote and edited in the field of organic agriculture. Jane taught at Hidden Valley Home School for ten years, and has enjoyed being a part of the Live Oak Waldorf School community where she has taught since 1992; her current class is her third class. She and her husband, Otis Wollan, have three daughters, all graduates of Live Oak Waldorf School. Malia, an honors graduate of UC Santa Cruz with a Master’s in journalism from UC Berkeley, is an AP reporter in San Francisco. Holly, also an honors graduate of UCSC, is a multitalented artist in the Bay Area. Byranna is studying for her Master’s in social work at San Francisco State.

Subject Teachers

Music

Nan Shaw, our Guitar Teacher, is a native of Southern California and grew up in the Ojai Valley. In this “nest,” private schools and spiritually oriented organizations abound amidst orange orchards surrounded by spectacular mountains. The beauty of nature was a major influence in her childhood, as were a theosophical family and many wonderful teachers in the several idealistic schools she attended where parents often worked to help pay tuition. Family activities included music, art, writing, reading, sewing, Spanish, gardening, and endless talking about theosophy, history, religion, esoteric subjects, and cats. Early music studies included violin, piano, and clarinet, but in the teen years, it was a love of the guitar which took root for life. At age 18, Nan began studying with the world renowned guitarist and composer Vicento Gomez, with whom she continued for many years. Driven by multiple interests, however, she attended Chorinard Art Institute (which became California Institute of the Arts) beginning in Fine Arts and graduating with an M.A. in Design. Next came marriage to Norton and a child who led the way north and eventually to Live Oak Waldorf School. There more children were born, grew up in the Live Oak “nest” and took flight. Nan stayed on in the music room to become a Live Oak grandmother.

Doug Thorley, our Orchestra and Band Teacher, grew up in Massachusetts. He began musical studies in the fourth grade, later attending the University of Massachusetts in Lowell as a voice major. After leaving school, he spent five years dairy farming in upstate New York before moving to California and completing his music studies on the trombone at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He performs throughout northern California in all styles of music ranging from Mantovani to Mozart to Monk and has toured Asia twice. For the past fifteen years he has been teaching classroom and private music in both public and private schools in the Bay Area. Doug is living happily in Colfax with his wife, Beth Miller, and her daughters, Lauren and Erica.

Movement

Debra King, our Eurythmist, [Bio will be posted soon]

Language Arts

Barbara Wauters, our upper grades Spanish Teacher, [bio will be posted soon]

Continuing Care Staff

Aerowenn Hunter, our Continuing Care Director, (entry in process)

Live Oak Waldorf News

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:12:51 GMT

Walk Through the Grades Tuesday February 14 8:30 am

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Parking Lot Reminder Safety Tip

Students are to enter and exit vehicles from the passenger side only. There is a passing lane adjacent to the driver's side of the vehicle which makes entry or exit from that side dangerous.

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Family

Live Oak Lantern

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:11:06 GMT

Peanut Policy

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 12:21:43 GMT

Live Oak Waldorf School – Nut and Seed Allergy Policy

Live Oak Waldorf School has implemented the following policy to protect our students who have life-threatening peanut or tree nut allergies. Please read, consider, and use the links below to further educate yourself on this issue. You may view this policy online at http://www.LiveOakWaldorf.org.

Classrooms at Live Oak Waldorf School that have students who have been identified with nut allergies must maintain a Peanut /Tree Nut Free Zone. No nuts, peanut products, or products containing traces of nuts or tree nuts will be brought to those classrooms. Furthermore, at all Live Oak Faires and Festivals it is recommended that all food be nut free and any class with a student that has a severe nut tree allergy must bring food clearly labeled nut free.

Exceptions to the above policy are to be made in writing and submitted to the Health and Safety Committee for approval. A copy of this policy and exception forms can be found on line at http://www.liveoakwaldorf.org/resources

Peanut/tree nut free products are defined as: Products free of nuts or tree nuts, peanut or tree nut products, and traces of nuts or tree nuts.

Answers to frequently asked questions about food allergies – http://www.foodallergy.org/questions.html

Basic guidelines for being a PAL to your food allergic schoolmates - http://www.foodallergy.org/school/PALBrochure.pdf

Tips for avoiding peanut products - http://allergies.com/cs/nuts/a/aa010499.htm

[Note: Just because a product was safe the last time you purchased it, doesn’t mean the ingredients have stayed the same! It is very important to read all labels all of the time. It is important to read product labels for all ingredients and to avoid obvious sources of peanut protein, such as peanut butter and peanut flour. Foods that contain nuts or peanut products may be labeled using words like peanut extracts, ground nuts, mixed nuts, or natural flavoring. Common products that can contain nuts include marzipan, chili, egg rolls, candy, baked goods, and Nu-nuts®]

School guidelines for managing students with food allergies (Family’s responsibilities, School’s responsibilities, and Student’s responsibilities) http://www.foodallergy.org//SchoolGuischooldelines.pdf

Children’s book about peanut allergies (Allie the Allergic Elephant)

http://www.amazon.com/Allie-Allergic-Elephant-Childrens-Allergies/dp/158628052X

Additional articles about peanut allergies

http://allergies.about.com/od/nuts/

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the administrative staff.

Scrip Support

Fri, 3 Aug 2012 11:24:37 GMT

Hey! Check out the latest and greatest way to participate in Scrip...

Go to the home page of our website and click on ESCRIP. This takes you to the eScrip website homepage. Look in the top right hand corner and click on 'At the Online Mall'. Now you can go to any of the 1000+ online merchants to shop online!

NOTE: You don't have to register your credit cards or any personal information on the eScrip site. Because you entered the 'online mall' through our school's website, a percentage of any purchase from a participating online merchant will automatically be sent to Live Oak!

Tell your relatives, friends and neighbors! It's no hassle and no extra cost to shop online this way and earn money for our school!!

Other fundraising scrip programs in which we participate described below:

eScrip (go to the 'Online Mall" to get credit on purchases through Amazon, Borders, REI... and many more!!)
Boxtops for Education (clip "boxtop coupons" on products you may purchase and more)
Raleys/BelAir (get a 'Quality of Life' card in Live Oak school office)
Holiday Market (sign up at Holiday Market)
Briar Patch (download, print and cut apart a sheet of vouchers to carry with you and give to the cashier everytime you buy something.)
Safeway (get the card from Safeway. Go to eScrip to register Live Oak as recipient)
Save Mart (formerly Albertson's) (S.H.A.R.E.S card available in Live Oak school office soon)
Target (get Target card at the store, go to www.target.com to register Live Oak as recipient)

eScrip

Live Oak Waldorf School - Group # 6529730

This is truly an easy, painless way to contribute potentially thousands of dollars to our school fundraising program. It streamlines the whole fundraising process and helps everyone—the students, the parents, the community and the Live Oak Waldorf School. And it costs you nothing at all! After you sign up, the school will automatically receive 2—6% of every dollar you spend at the participating stores! All you need to do is sign up via the internet at this website: http://www.escrip.com/program/welcome.jsp

There are four ways to use eScrip:

1. Safeway and Macy's cards need to be registered on www.escrip.com to donate a percentage of each of your purchases.

2. Local shopping: Register your existing credit/debit cards on eScrip and use them at Round Table Pizza, Sacramento Natural Foods Coop, Big O Tires and Eddie Bauer stores.

3. Online shopping: First go to www.liveoakwaldorf.org and click on ESCRIP. This takes you to www.eScrip.com and click 'At the Online Mall' (upper right hand corner of the home page). Click on 'All Stores" for a list of participating internet merchants or use the 'Search' box to find Amazon, REI, Land's End, Apple... and hundreds more! When you go through our school's website for online purchases, Live Oak automatically receives a percentage. The percentage amount is set and paid by the internet merchant.

4.Apply for an eScrip Visa credit card and a percentage of every purchase, anywhere with that card, is sent to our school.

SO... go right now and fill out your information and enter your Safeway, Macys, Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discovers, Diners or ATM cards. Two to six percent of your purchases made with any of these cards at participating retailers will then be credited to Live Oak Waldorf School. You may register any one or all of your existing grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards for use in the program.

Your purchases are tracked and available to you online, allowing you to see just how much you are earning on behalf of your child.

The Live Oak Group # is 6529730.

Raley's/BelAir

Get a 'Quality of Life" card from the Live Oak front office. Celena will help you by registering your card immediately online to ensure that Live Oak will receive a percentage of every purchase you make at these stores. In the check out line, be sure to give the clerk your card before they total the bill, as they can't go back and add this information once the computer closes the transaction. You can go to www.Raleys.com at any time to view how much you have contributed.

Holiday Market, Meadow Vista

Get a Holiday Market customer card from the store. Show the clerk your card every time you make a purchase. We receive points, which are converted into donations to Live Oak.

Safeway

Get a card from any Safeway clerk. Go to www.eScrip.com to register Live Oak as recipient of scrip donation. Present the card everytime you purchase. You can check out how much you have contributed at the eScrip website.

Save Mart (used to be Albertson's)

Get a 'S.H.A.R.E.S' card from the Live Oak front office. [NOTE: These will be available in January.] Celena will help you by registering your card immediately online to ensure that Live Oak will receive a percentage of every purchase you make at these stores. When you check out, be sure to give the clerk your card before they total the bill, as they can't go back and add this information once the computer closes the transaction.

Target

You don't need a credit card to participate. Get an membership card, called a 'Red Card', from Target store. Register the card at www.target.com indicating Live Oak as recipient. Present the card to the cashier when you pay by check or cash.

OR Apply for a Target 'Red Card' credit card and use it for your purchases. Register the card at www.Target.com, indicating Live Oak as recipient.

Briar Patch

Come to front office of school to pick up vouchers to carry with you and present one to the cashier everytime you purchase something at Briar Patch. Hand them out to your friends and neighbors who shop at Briar Patch!

OR Download this document

Print out coupon 'Vouchers' on slightly heavier paper than normal, (cream-color if possible, but not necessary.) and cut them apart for your use.

Renee's Garden Seeds

Order your garden seeds from Renee's Garden and 25% of your purchase goes to Live Oak. Use fundraiser code FR718B at checkout. www.reneesgarden.com

Boxtops for Education

Clip the boxtops that are on many products you many already purchase. Drop them off in the envelope in the office or at the Children's Store. Each boxtop = 10 cents! They are submitted twice yearly and Boxtops sends the school a check in exchange. Boxtops may be mailed to the school also: 410 Crother Rd, Meadow Vista, CA 95722. Also, visit their website, boxtops4education.com for ways to earn eboxtops and fun games.

Childrens Store and More

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 12:33:30 GMT

HOURS

FRIDAY JUNE 8 - STOREWIDE END OF YEAR SALE

Wednesday and Thursday 11:30 to 1:30, Friday 6/8 after the Rose Ceremony approx. 12:45 to 2:00

Saturday - tba

All proceeds from the store are donated to Live Oak

We accept cash, checks and Visa, Mastercard & Discover credit cards *$20.00 minimum purchase for credit cards**

We carry sun hats, books for the entire family, beeswax candles, yarn and handwork supplies, dolls, art supplies, toys, music, dress up clothes, games, gently used consignment items, handmade consignment items, Easter gifts and egg dyes, Dr Hauschka and Uriel Pharmcy and much more....

If you have any questions, call the store 530-878-7008 and leave a message

Now on Facebook--join us! Live Oak Waldorf School Children's Store another way to keep up to date on our goings on Tell your friends!

Stop in and have a cup of tea while you browse! Our volunteer shopkeepers would love to see you. Proceeds from the store benefit the school, so make us your first stop!! Where you shop can make a difference.

400 Crother Road, Meadow Vista, in the Vintage White House

Preschool & Kindergarten Introductions

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:05:27 GMT

Nursery, Preschool & Kindergarten Overview -

for Parents of Children 2 years to 6 years
Saturday, May 5 - 10:00 a.m.
Child care provided
Call for more information 530-878-8720
410 Crother Road, Meadow Vista, CA 95722

Enjoy faculty presentations of the two year old group, preschool & kindergarten curriculum, and a time for questions and discussion. For more information, please call The Live Oak Waldorf School at 530-878-8720.

Live Oak Waldorf School is now offering year round nursery and preschool. We are presently enrolling for our summer sessions which began Monday June 16, for ages 2 years and up.

	Preparing your child for the future Academic success - Yes. Absolutely. Waldorf Education at Live Oak offers more: Musical and artistic expression, Emotional health and self-confidence, Physical training & awareness, Ability to problem-solve, The will to be passionate about learning, Social and personal responsibility, and Supportive community. With small classes, dedicated teachers,and the time-tested wisdom of the Waldorf curriculum, your child will be prepared for the world.
	Picturesque 40 acre campus Live Oak Waldorf School was founded in Meadow Vista in 1977 and now serves approximately 225 students from nursery/preschool through eighth grade. Our beautiful forty-acre site provides a peaceful environment for hands-on vigorous learning.
Two videos developed by Marin Waldorf School


Worldwide Educational Movement Waldorf education^RMworks with the physical, emotional, and cognitive stages of a child's development. Our students receive a unique education; that stimulates intelligence, encourages creativity, and develops practical skills. Waldorf schools have been in the US for about 60 years and are currently one of the fastest growing systems of private education. Even public charter schools are attempting to model their curriculums according to Waldorf philosophies.Today there are more than 900 Waldorf schools world-wide. Live Oak is fully accredited by AWSNA (Associated Waldorf Schools of North America).