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 marketing@daviswaldorf.org for submission details and deadlines.

The local and community guidelines for K-12 schools change rapidly.
As such, please refer to the community emails below  for the most up-to-date guidelines/school policies for testing , quarantines, and masking. The guidelines from the most recent email supersede guidelines/policies stated in previous emails and documents. 

COVID-19 GUIDELINES 22-23 (UPDATED 3.2.23)

Davis Waldorf School could not provide such an amazing learning environment without the help of our parent body. We request all parents give 20 to 30 hours of their time over the course of the school year. There are many ways parents can assist, and even the simplest of tasks are invaluable to our community life here.

Many of you have heard us say, "Many hands make for light work!" When our students see parents giving their time and energy to their school, it models for them the importance of service to the community. Please take a moment to fill out the survey below to let us know what volunteer opportunities you are most interested in and what times during the year work best for you.

Volunteer Survey 2022-2023

Important Volunteer Forms

Volunteer Agreement Form 2022-2023
This form is needed for field trip chaperones and classroom volunteering .  A new form must be turned into the office every school year. 

Early Childhood Volunteer Immunization Requirements 2022-2023
California State Title 22 licensing requirements necessitate that all parent volunteers in our Early Childhood classrooms must have the following test results and immunization records on file. Please submit test results and/or documentation of immunization for the diseases listed in the form.

Automobile Use Policy 2022 -2023
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 along with an official print out of your DMV driving record (see below).

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 your nearest LiveScan location.

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 and on the DWS Blackbaud Portal. Please refer to the contracts and the packet below for detailed program policies. Drop-In care is available based on space and staffing availability.

Aftercare Billing & Program Information, 2022-2023

Aftercare Cancellation Form 22-23

Email completed forms to office@daviswaldorf.org.

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 contracts for all scheduled care dates can be found in the DWS Blackbaud Portal.

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.

Email completed forms to office@daviswaldorf.org.

VACATION CARE DATES, 2022-2023

In previous years, we have offered a variety of different after school electives throughout the year.  The school is still in conversation on when and how to bring back our elective programs in a safe manner.

The Red Hawks are back! 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)  Registration Form, (2) School Sports Waiver, and (3) DWS Sports Agreement to: office@daviswaldorf.org.  Registration costs can be paid online.

Registration Forms

• VOLLEYBALL Registration Form (Fall 2022)

Required Forms

• School Sports Waiver (22-23)

• DWS Sports Agreement (22-23)

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 on the website.