Horn of Plenty,
February 2, 2007

Fantastic Concert Raises Money for new Eurythmy Hall

The final totals are in, and we made almost $5,000 at the Gamelan concert in January. All of this money is dedicated towards the $20,000 down payment that we need in order to buy the old cheese factory. A private donor has agreed to match the $5,000 we raised, and so we now have a total of $10,000. The Fundraising Commttee is looking for ideas on how to raise additional funds. If you have an idea, please contact Herb. He is pursuing some leads, but would appreciate any suggestions.

Fourth Graders to go on Field Trip

The Fourth Grade will be visiting the Pioneer Museum in Tillamook on Wednesday of this coming week. This is part of their local history block. All students will need to turn in a permission form, and should be sure to pack a brown bag lunch that doesn't require any heating and can be thrown away after lunch. Biodegradable wrappings are best. After the visit to the Museum, the class will be visiting the Tillamook Cheese factory , and all students should bring enough money to buy an ice cream cone. No more than $5, please.

Goat Care Needed

The eighth and third grades are looking for families willing to feed and milk Nanny the goat during the February break. All of the faculty and staff will be attending the conference in Sacramento, and will not be available. The third and eighth graders are happy to train anyone who is willing and doesn't have the skills. In addition, the eighth grade would like someone to check the milk curds during break.

Fundraising Possibility

As many of us have reason to know, the Michaelson family have been brewing beer for several generations. They have their own recipes, and are watching the micro-brewery phenomenon with interest. In a recent conversation, Junior expressed an interest in opening a micro-brewery in conjunction with the school. He has offered to bring in a business plan and samples for taste testing at the next meeting of the Development and Finance Committee. While this is an interesting idea, it won't make us any money in the near future, so Herb reminds us to be thinking of other ideas for raising money for the Cheese factory.

Eighth Grade Field Trip

The Eighth Grade will be making a field trip into Portland to join in the Anti-war demonstrations on Sunday. Sam has rented a large van, and says there is room for some adults if anyone else wants to come along. He has enough money in the class fund to post bail for students should it become necessary, but adults will have to provide their own bail. Students who have not finished and turned in their main lesson book from the American Revolution block will not be allowed to go on the field trip.

Pearls of Wisdom

The Pearls Knitting group will recommence with their regular scheduled meetings. However, since the moth disaster of last month, they are low on wool and would appreciate any donations. They are especially appreciative of hand spun wool, but ask that in light of last month's disaster that all donations come in air tight plastic bags.

Parent Meetings

The Kindergartens will be meeting this Wednesday evening, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Childcare will be provided by the Seventh Grade class at the usual rates. The subject for all parent meetings this month is Nutrition. The Kindergarten teachers promise an unusual program exploring the anti-oxidant properties of chocolate, and each parent will recieve a small Valentine's Day treat to take home. Don't miss it, says Ms. Rose!

Valentine's Day Dance
Don't forget to get your tickets for the Valentine's Day Dance and Supper at the Community Center! The supper is a potluck--Vegetarian, please. We'll take what food we can get, but we are hoping for an African theme! Contra dancing will begin at 7:30 pm. Childcare will be available at the school, but kids are welcome to attend as long as they are willing to dance. The band is the Old Ti-pi Makers, and the caller will be our own chair of the Finance committee, Herb! Bring your sweetheart, and have a good time. The eighth grade class is doing the clean up, and any profits will be sent to alleviate hunger in Africa.

School Schedule:

February 5: Pearls Knitting Group, 9-11 am, Seminar Room
February 6: College of Teachers meeting, 4-6 pm, Seminar Room
February 7: Kindergarten Parent Meeting, 6:30-7:30 pm, Yarrow Kindergarten
February 8: Faculty Study, 1:30-3:30 pm, Third Grade (Continuing to focus on Nutrition and Digestion)
Faculty Meeting, 4-6 pm, Seminar Room. See the Faculty Meeting agenda.
Community Dinner, 6-7 pm, Third Grade
Site Committee, 7-9 pm, Seminar Room
Parent Support Network, 7-8 pm, Eighth Grade Room.
Child care provided from 6-8 pm by the Seventh Grade in the Seventh Grade classroom.