Parent Portal
We are so happy to have your family as part of our community! We have compiled helpful forms and information for our parents below. If you have any questions or cannot locate something you need, please contact Ms. Shellie in the office at office@daviswaldorf.org
- Newsletters & Updates
- Back to School Packet 21-22
- Parent Handbook
- New Parent Orientation - Video Recording
- School Calendar
- COVID Guidelines
- Communications Policy
- Dress Code
- Volunteering
- Aftercare
- Vacation Care
- Hot Lunch Forms (UPDATED 1.3.21)
- After School Electives
- Sports (Grades 6-8)
- Field Trips
Newsletters & Updates
Twice per month (excluding holidays and vacations),
a Newsletter is emailed to the DWS community.
The newsletter contains important community updates, school news, and articles written by the Director, office staff, and faculty about classroom life and school events. Parents and others are welcome to submit articles to be considered for inclusion. The deadline for submission is Monday 12:00 PM, the week of publication. These digital newsletters include important and timely information that may not be delivered through any other method. Please ensure that the office has your most current email address. Parents and vendors that offer items of interest to the school community can advertise in the newsletter.
Please contact the Administrative Assistant at dwsassistant@daviswaldorf.org for submission details and deadlines.
Back to School Packet 21-22
Click below to download the
Back to School Packet for the this year.
Click HERE to view the Back to School Email sent August 18, 2021.
Welcome parents and families of DWS students!
We are on the verge of a new school year, which is sure to be marked with pandemic related changes and challenges, but I know we will meet each one as a courageous community! Enclosed in this email you will find all the pertinent and important information for the coming school year. Please be aware that some forms and documents are needed prior to the first day of school. Those forms are included in this email as downloadable documents or online forms. We look forward to and celebrating the new school year with you soon.
Jennifer Slater
Director
Parent Handbook
The Parent Handbook is the main resource for our parent/guardian community. The Handbook contains information about school policies, administrative structures, and other pertinent information.
All parents/guardians are asked to read through the full document in preparation for the school year. The Parent Handbook for the 2021-2022 school year has been updated and streamlined. As such, new and returning families are asked to review and utilize this updated version.
New Parent Orientation - Video Recording
School Calendar
COVID Guidelines
The Davis Waldorf School Board, Faculty and Staff have developed procedures and guidelines based on the recommendations of the CDC and CDPH to ensure our community remains safe.
In the last 18 months there has been so much change in our world. Last year, the COVID pandemic closed many schools and forced others to switch to hybrid or distance learning. We are thankful that with careful planning and re-development of our campus we were able to be in-person and on campus for the majority of the 2020-2021 school year.
Policies were first developed to keep our community safe under our Waiver Reopening Plan and then redeveloped in April of 2021, when all CA schools were required to develop a COVID Safety Plan. This document will replace these two prior documents as our updated COVID Safety Plan to mitigate the spread of COVID during the 2021-2022 school year.
Our goals remain the same: to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of our students and employees and to provide a comprehensive learning program that supports the development of the ‘whole child’. We offer this guide so that our community may remain informed. We want to acknowledge that the COVID pandemic is ever-changing and updates to our plan may occur as necessary to reflect new information or government mandates.
COMMUNITY MEETING, AUGUST 9, 2021
Click HERE to download the slides from the Community meeting on COVID guidelines for the 21-22 school year. Below is a recording of the Zoom meeting that occurred on August 9, 2021.
Communications Policy
Dress Code
Volunteering
Volunteer Agreement Form 2021-2022
This form is needed for field trip chaperones and classroom volunteering . A new form must be turned into the office every school year.
Automobile Use Policy 2021 -2022
This form is needed for anyone driving on field trips and extracurricular school activities. A new form must be turned into the office every school year.
DMV Driving Record
A copy of your DMV driving record must be on file for anyone driving on field trips and/or extracurricular school activities. Please bring your printed driving record (not receipt) to the office. It costs $2 to get a copy of your driving record, which can be requested HERE on the DMV website. A new record must be turned into the office every school year.
Parent Volunteer Live Scan Request Form
This form is needed if you would like to chaperone on overnight field trips. It costs $67 (subject to change) and is good for the entire time you have children attending DWS. Please print, fill out the form and take it to: PDQ, 216 F. Street, Davis, CA.
Aftercare
Aftercare is available Monday through Friday on a contracted or drop-in basis (as space allows) until 5:30 p.m. The purpose of our Aftercare programs is to provide a supportive continuation of the school day in a familiar and secure environment. To sign up for Aftercare in advance, please submit an Aftercare Contract to the office. Aftercare contracts are included in the Back to School Packet released in August and are available to download below. Please refer to the contracts for detailed program policies. Drop-In care is available based on space and staffing availability.
June Bug Aftercare
Preschool & Kindergarten
The licensed June Bug Aftercare Program runs from
12:45 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on a daily basis in the kindergarten and preschool classrooms and playgrounds. Each child who participates in the Aftercare program is asked to lie quietly for the first portion of the program so as to provide a quiet resting time and to minimize disturbances for any nappers.
A healthy snack is offered to all children upon waking up from their rest period. When they wake up or after story time, the children engage in indoor and outdoor free play.
June Bug Aftercare Contract 21-22
Contracted Rate: $7/hour
Discounted Rate*: $6/hour
Drop In Rate: $10/hour
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Pick Up Time |
Contracted Rate |
Discounted Rate* |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 p.m. | $14/day | $12/day |
| 4:00 p.m. | $21/day | $18/day |
| 5:30 p.m. | $31.50/day | $27/day |
*A discounted rate is available for families who contract for more than 50 hours of aftercare and/or
holiday care per month.
Sunflower Aftercare
1st through 4th Grade
The Sunflower Aftercare Program is available from dismissal until 5:30 p.m. on school days. Our Aftercare program is intentionally designed as a “breathing out” time for the children after their busy school days. Therefore, supervised play and free choice activities are offered as opposed to structured group activities requiring participation. Crafts, reading, homework, building,
and game options are available.
Sunflower Aftercare Contract 21-22
Contracted Rate: $7/hour
Discounted Rate*: $6/hour
Drop In Rate: $10/hour
*A discounted rate is available for families who contract for more than 50 hours of aftercare and/or
holiday care per month.
Vacation Care
Vacation Care is offered on a limited basis during times when the school is closed. There is a minimum enrollment requirement for the program. If less than four children are signed up for the program on any given day, that day will be cancelled.
Vacation care has several contracted pick up times. If less than four children are contracted per pick up time, the program will close for that time segment. For example, if two children are contracted to stay until 5:30 p.m., but five children are contracted to stay until 4:00 p.m., the vacation care program will end at 4:00 p.m.
VACATION CARE DATES (2021-2022)
| Holiday / Vacation | Date(s) | June Bug Contracts | Sunflower Contracts | |||
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| (PK & Kinder) | (1st - 4th) | |||||
| November Teacher In-Service Day |
Nov. 1, 2021 | Click HERE to download. | Click HERE to download. | |||
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 22 - 24, 2021 | Click HERE to download. | Click HERE to download. | |||
| Winter Break |
Dec. 27 - 30, 2021 |
Click HERE to download. | Click HERE to download. | |||
| Teacher Conference Week |
Dates TBD | Check back later. | Check back later. | |||
| March Teacher In-Service Day |
Mar. 14, 2022 | Check back later. | Check back later. | |||
| Spring Break | Dates TBD | Check back later. | Check back later. | |||
Hot Lunch Forms (UPDATED 1.3.21)
Hot Lunch is offered four days a week (M,T, W, Th). This year our 7th and 8th grade classes will be offering four hot lunch options as fundraisers for their 8th grade trips. The forms available below are for the months of January, February, March, April, May and June.
All individuals involved in the preparation and delivery of the food will be wearing gloves and face coverings in addition to other COVID safety precautions.
Monday - Rice Bowls
The Class of 2022 is offering $6 rice bowls as an ongoing fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards their class trip fund.
Rice bowls are served with vegetables. There are two bowl options: Chicken Rice Bowl or Tofu Rice Bowl.
Tuesday - Burritos
The Class of 2023 is offering $6 burritos as an ongoing fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards their class trip fund.
Burritos will be served with a side of chips and salsa. There are two burrito options: Bean & Cheese or Bean & Rice.
Wednesday - Baked Potatoes
The Class of 2022 is offering $6 Baked Potatoes as an ongoing fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards their class trip fund.
The potatoes will be served with chili and other toppings.
Thursday - Pizza
The Class of 2022 is offering $6 Pizza slices as an ongoing fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards their class trip fund.
Pizza will be served with a side of celery and carrot sticks with ranch dressing. There are two pizza options: Cheese or Pepperoni.
After School Electives
Sports (Grades 6-8)
The Red Hawks are back! After a year hiatus we are excited and happy to bring sports back to our middle school program. We will be offering Basketball led by Coach Duncan to our 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes. We will start the season with one coed team, but will split into two teams if we have high enough numbers. Practices will start November 30th and will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:30 PM. DWS will participate in the Sacramento Waldorf basketball league in January and February.
In order for your child to participate in the Sports Program, all athletes and their guardians(s) will need to read, sign and return the following documents: (1) Basketball Registration Form, (2) School Sports Waiver, and (3) DWS Sports Agreement to: office@daviswaldorf.org. Registration costs may be paid through SMART.
Required Forms
Field Trips
Field Trips are a key component of the hands-on education Davis Waldorf students receive. From their first day trip in 3rd grade, to their epic 8th grade adventure, our students have many incredible opportunities to learn in different locations throughout California (and beyond). In order to make these trips possible, certain forms must be submitted prior the field trip.
Please refer to the table below to see what forms you will need to submit to the office (email: registrar@daviswaldorf.org).
For more details on the specific forms, please visit the Field Trip page in the Parent Portal.
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ROLE |
REQUIRED FORM(S) |
Other requirements |
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Day Trip Chaperone |
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Field Trip Driver |
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Overnight Chaperone |
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