Aug 3 National Night Out block party, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Watershed parking lot
Aug 7-8 WHS at Powderhorn Art Fair
Aug 9-12 Summer School

Aug 10 Open House, 7:00 p.m.
Aug 12 WHS Community Ed, 6-9 p.m.
Aug 14 Open House, 10:00 a.m.
Aug 16 Finance Committee, 3:45 p.m.
Aug 17 Open House, 7:00 p.m.
Aug 23 School Board, 3:45 p.m.
Aug 28 Open House, 10:00 a.m.

Sep 2 Back to School Night
Sep 6 Labor Day, NO SCHOOL
Sep 7 First Day of School

ADMIN NOTES
–Phil Grant, Administrative Director

Greetings and welcome to our many new families! Currents is Watershed’s official newsletter, available on our website and emailed regularly. (If you’d like a hard copy mailed to you, let the office know.) We’re on an every other week summer publication cycle, but we’ll go weekly as we approach the beginning of school September 7.

We have some great new staff coming on board in August. Destiny Sparks will be our new Academic Director. Aaron Berger is our new science teacher, and Jeff Schommer is our new social studies teacher. I know you’ll enjoy meeting them, and our students will benefit from their energy and expertise. Look for bios in future issues of Currents.

This coming Tuesday, Watershed again hosts our block neighbors for National Night Out, 5:00-7:00 p.m. in our parking lot. All Watershed community members are invited. It’s a great opportunity to meet our immediate neighbors. There will be food. Bring a dish to share if you can.

Summer Hours at Watershed
• July 26-August 6, limited hours.
• August 9-12, open for business and summer school, 9:00-2:00.
• Check here in Currents for calendar and hours updates throughout the summer.

Enrollment
We continue to accept students for the fall, though space varies by grade. Our next Open Houses are Tuesdays, August 10 and 20; and Saturdays, August 14 and 28, at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Rachel, our enrollment coordinator, at 612-871-4363 x219, or email her at rkoniar (at) watershedhs.org.

Powderhorn and Uptown Art Fairs
Watershed will have an information table at the Powderhorn Art Fair, and possibly one also at the Uptown Art fair. Both of these events take place on the weekend of August 7th and 8th, and we will need parents, students and teachers to help run the tables at both events. Free Watershed tee shirts to all who volunteer. If you are available, and interested on a two- or three-hour shift, please email or call: Nell at nellmorningstar (at) yahoo.com or 612-871-4363, ext. 120.

SUMMER SCHOOL 2010
Mathematics, Linda Gavanda. A short, focused class that takes a mathematical look at Amusement Parks, using math skills from Algebra through Pre-Calc. This small class allows students to accelerate their math development.

- August 9–12, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1.5 credits

NOTE: Printmaking class has been canceled.

Improv Club on Wednesdays
Marc’s Improv Club is taking a break for the time being. Check back in Currents or with Marc directly to find out when it resumes.

Yearbooks & T-shirts
2009-2010 Watershed yearbooks are available for $20.00 in the school office. T-shirts are $10.00. Make checks out to Watershed High School or pay with cash.

Board Notes
The board last met July 26. The next meeting is August 23 at 3:45 p.m. The regularly scheduled meetings are the 4th Monday of each month. For more information, or for any questions about the board, email Leanne Mfaligundi, our board chair, mfali001 (at) umn.edu.

WATERSHED COMMUNITY ED
Watershed’s next community education evening is Thursday, August 12, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. There’ll be two rounds of about 90 minutes each, with a short break between. Many thanks to Marc Gutman for organizing this evening.

Only $5 for the evening. One night, two rounds! Mix and match as you wish. Come learn from people in your community. This evening features:

• Origami Design
A focus on creating your own designs.
Taught by Marc Gutman

• Elements of Performance Poetry
A focus on putting the emotion in your words. Taught by Cole Sarar

• Recycled Bookbinding
Make a simple journal or sketchbook out of recycled materials. Taught by Nell Morningstar Ubbelohde

• So I’ve Got This GREAT Idea for a Show . . .
Stage, big screen, perhaps even a book: you have this great idea, but you don’t know where to start. What’s a treatment? What’s a script x-ray? And for the love of everything that’s holy, how do you turn an idea into a coherent spec script? What are Hollywood producers really looking for? Will they eat me alive? In 90 minutes, a local screenwriter will walk you through the beginning of the process, with a healthy dose of humor. Bring your work if you have it handy. Taught by Marie-Helene B. Grzesiak

All classes held at Watershed High School, 4544 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Call 612-871-4363 for more information.

Jul 14, 21 Improv Club, 3-5 p.m.
Jul 16 WHS at Walker Art Center Open Field, 1-3 p.m.
Jul 19 Finance Committee, 3:45 p.m.
Jul 20 Open House, 7:00 p.m.
Jul 26 Board Meeting, 3:45 p.m.

Aug 3 National Night Out – WHS Block Party
Aug 7-8 WHS at Powderhorn Art Fair
Aug 9-12 Summer School

Aug 10 Open House, 7:00 p.m.
Aug 12 WHS Community Ed, 6-9 p.m.

Sep 7 First Day of School

ADMIN NOTES
–Phil Grant, Administrator

Even though it’s high summer, there’s still a lot going on at Watershed. See above for calendar items; see below for information about activities coming up this week, such as Open Field at the Walker. There’s also info about summer school and continuing events such as the Improv Club. Can you figure out how to get a free Watershed T-shirt? See below.

Summer Hours at Watershed
• July 12-July 15, open for business and for summer school 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• July 19-22, open for business, 9:30 a.m.
– 2:00 p.m.
• July 26-August 6, limited hours, to be announced.
• August 9-12, open for business and summer school.
• Check here in Currents for calendar and hours updates throughout the summer.

Enrollment
We continue to accept students for the fall, though space varies by grade. Our next Open Houses are Tuesdays, July 20 and August 10, at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Rachel, our enrollment coordinator, at 612-871-4363 x219, or email her at rkoniar (at) watershedhs.org.

Drawing with Natural Inks
Friday, July 16th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Watershed High School students and friends will be down at the Walker Art Center’s Open Field drawing and sketching with inks made from berries, plants and other natural sources. Please join us. Bring a sketch book and a dip pen if you have one, otherwise, come and try ours out. For questions or more information, call Nell at 612-251-9758 or 612-871-4363, ext. 120.

Powderhorn and Uptown Art Fairs
Watershed will have an information table at the Powderhorn Art Fair, and possibly one also at the Uptown Art fair. Both of these events take place on the weekend of August 7th and 8th, and we will need parents, students and teachers to help run the tables at both events. Free Watershed T-shirts to all who volunteer. If you are available, and interested in a 2 or 3 hour shift, please email or call: Nell at nellmorningstar (at) yahoo.com or 612-871-4363, ext. 120.

SUMMER SCHOOL 2010
Our July sessions end this Thursday. The next session is August 9-12 with these opportunities:

Mathematics, Linda Gavanda. A short, focused class that takes a mathematical look at Amusement Parks, using math skills from Algebra through Pre-Calc. This small class allows students to accelerate their math development.

- August 9–12, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1.5 credits

Printmaking, Rachel Koniar. Topics include printmaking techniques, reduction prints, blended rollers, multi color prints. Students will create three original projects, with multiple prints from each to bring home. 1.5 credits. Supply cost of $30.

- August 9-12, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30

If interested in registering for summer school classes, please call the school at 612-871-4363 for more information.

Improv Club on Wednesdays
Marc Gutman has begun an Improv Club every Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. If you’d like to develop your ability to improvise theatrically, come on by. This group is open to any Watershed students, alumni and friends. There is no charge.

Yearbooks & T-shirts
2009-2010 Watershed yearbooks are available for $20.00 in the school office. T-shirts are $10.00. Make checks out to Watershed High School or pay with cash.

Board Notes
The board last met July 12. The next meeting is July 26, at 3:45 p.m. Meeting minutes are available in the office. For more information, or for any questions about the board, contact chair, Leanne Mfaligundi: mfali001 (at) umn.edu.

Book Launch Party
Marianne Dietzel, parent of present (Soren ‘11) and former (Kevin ‘99) Watershed students, is holding a party to launch her book, Laughing in a Waterfall: A Mother’s Memoir. All are welcome to attend on Sunday, July 18, 3-6 PM at the Minnesota Waldorf School (MWS). Presentation is between 4:00 and 5:00; refreshments and book-signing before and after.

Minnesota Waldorf School
70 East County Road B
Maplewood, MN 55117
(Near Hwy. 36 & Rice Street)

Laughing in a Waterfall is a mother’s story of her daughter’s life and death and their continuing relationship. At age five, Nina met her friend Kirsten at the MWS. Thirteen years later, both girls were killed in a car accident. Nina’s foundation for life was formed by the five years her family spent living in Camphill Village Minnesota, a rural intentional community including adults with development disabilities, and by her education using the Waldorf approach. In letters exchanged with her friends, and in excerpts from her journal, Nina’s own words reveal her rich inner life and become a source of wonder for her parents.

After the accident in New York State, where Nina and Kirsten were attending a Waldorf high school, the support of the community in holding a home vigil for the girls gave Marianne courage to face her unfathomable loss. Back in Minnesota, with a teenager and young child still at home, and a dying mother 500 miles away, Marianne’s own spiritual resources came to her aid in transcending her grief.

This poignant memoir offers insights into how to create a new culture around the sacred threshold of death and keep a living connection to those on the other side.

For more information, please see www.mariannedietzel.com.

Jul 5 Independence Day holiday, NO SCHOOL
Jul 6 Summer math and art classes begin
Jul 7, 14 Improv Club, 3-5 p.m.
Jul 8 WHS Community Ed, 6-9 p.m.
Jul 10 Open House, 10:00 a.m.
Jul 12 Board Meeting, 3:45 p.m.
Jul 20 Open House, 7:00 p.m.
Jul 22 WHS Community Ed
Jul 26 Board Meeting, 3:45 p.m.

A Special Word From the Finance Committee
–Ann Moore, Finance Chair

Many thanks to all who contributed to our end of the year appeal. In these difficult economic times, your financial support means more than ever. Though our budget year ended June 30, our needs continue. Any donation to Watershed is a wonderful way to celebrate the many achievements of this year, thank faculty and staff, and set the stage for a successful 2010-2011 school year. Again, thank you for your support.

ADMIN NOTES
–Phil Grant, Administrator

I hope your summer’s going well. I’m excited about our summer school program as well our new Community Ed program starting next Thursday, July 8. See below for details on both.

I have sad news. Science teacher David Kimori reports that his grandmother died recently. Because he’s going home for the funeral and mourning period, he cannot teach his science class scheduled for July 6-15. As we were unable to find a suitable replacement on such short notice, the class was canceled. Students previously enrolled in science for the next couple of weeks may choose Rachel’s Bookbinding art class or Linda’s math class, space permitting.

If you would like to send condolences to David, send them to us at Watershed and we’ll forward them on to David and his family.

Summer Hours at Watershed
• July 6-July 15, open for business and for summer school 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., except Fridays.
• July 19-August 6, limited hours, to be announced.
• August 9-12, open for business and summer school.
• Check Currents for calendar and hours updates throughout the summer.

SUMMER SCHOOL 2010
• Linda’s Reality Math class begins Tuesday, July 6, at 9:00 a.m. in the 3rd floor math room.
• Rachel’s Bookbinding art class begins Tuesday, July 6, at 9:00 a.m. in her second floor art room.
• David Kimori’s science course has been canceled, as mentioned above. Students previously enrolled in science for the next couple of weeks may choose Rachel’s Bookbinding art class or Linda’s math class, space permitting.
• Call the school at 612-871-4363 for more information.

Improv Club on Wednesdays
Marc Gutman has begun an Improv Club every Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. If you’d like to develop your ability to improvise theatrically, come on by. This group is open to any Watershed students, alumni and friends. There is no charge.

WATERSHED COMMUNITY ED
Watershed’s first community education evening is this coming Thursday, July 8, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. There’ll be two rounds of about 90 minutes each, with a short break between. Many thanks to Marc Gutman for organizing this evening.

Only $5 for the evening. One night, two rounds! Mix and match as you wish. Come learn from people in your community. This evening features:

• Origami Design
A focus on creating your own designs.
Taught by Marc Gutman

• Elements of Performance Poetry
A focus on putting the emotion in your words. Taught by Cole Sarar

• Recycled Bookbinding
Make a simple journal or sketchbook out of recycled materials. Taught by Nell Morningstar Ubbelohde

• So I’ve Got This GREAT Idea for a Show . . .
Stage, big screen, perhaps even a book: you have this great idea, but you don’t know where to start. What’s a treatment? What’s a script x-ray? And for the love of everything that’s holy, how do you turn an idea into a coherent spec script? What are Hollywood producers really looking for? Will they eat me alive? In 90 minutes, a local screenwriter will walk you through the beginning of the process, with a healthy dose of humor. Bring your work if you have it handy. Taught by Marie-Helene B. Grzesiak

All classes held at Watershed High School, 4544 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Call 612-871-4363 for more information.

Yearbooks & T-shirts
2009-2010 Watershed yearbooks are available for $20.00 in the school office. T-shirts are $10.00. Make checks out to Watershed High School or pay with cash.

Enrollment
We continue to accept students for the fall, though space varies by grade. Our next Open Houses are Saturday, July 10, at 10:00 a.m., and Tuesday, July 20, at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Rachel, our enrollment coordinator, at 612-871-4363 x219, or email her at rkoniar (at) watershedhs.org.

Board Notes
The board last met June 28. The next meetings are July 12 and 26, both at 3:45 p.m. The regularly scheduled meetings are the 4th Monday of each month, but the current volume of work led to scheduling an extra meeting July 12. For more information, or for any questions about the board, contact chair, Leanne Mfaligundi (at) mfali001@umn.edu.

Wild Food Summit Report
The day after school got out, a motley crew of Watershed’s finest students embarked on a journey up to the White Earth Reservation to learn more about wild edibles and get a few English credits on the side. As I sit here reflecting on the crazy experience of taking ten students camping (at times, during tornadic weather), my mind is drawn to the real reason for this trip. What was the Wild Food Summit?

The best answer I can give is that it was a chance for a group of kids from the city to step outside their element and reconnect with the natural world. It was a field be-speckled with fireflies, and lying outside looking at the stars, and dancing under torrential downpours, and eating some of the best food I have ever tasted. I don’t kid myself that the Wild Food Summit profoundly altered our lives. I was worried that it would be a time for students to break rules but it wasn’t that so much as it was a time for us to make up rules of our own. Up north our days weren’t judged by an hourly wage or by a report card but by how we felt at the end of it. In time our blistered feet and burned skin will heal, perhaps to be replaced by other wounds from adolescence. But, regardless of where life takes us, I hope that we will still find time to stop time, to step out of the rat race, to lift our heads above the tree line and hear the wind whisper across an empty field.
–Emily Hanrahan

Gardening Update
Watershed’s community garden is a’growin’. The gardening elective class worked hard all spring to establish our first ever school garden. We are growing everything from sunflowers and hollyhocks to tomatoes and carrots. Now that it is summer, there are fewer able bodies around and we could use your help. We are fighting a pretty difficult battle against thistles these days and anyone who has a spare moment to do a bit of weeding or watering would be very much appreciated. If you are interested in coming to any of our weeding parties please contact Emily at hanr0011 (at) gmail.com. As I start to plan curriculum for the fall, I am running across a few questions I thought I might pose to the Watershed community, seeking resources or advice.

1. Who knows about saving seeds? I have little experience, so I’m looking for help.

2. We would like to to do some food presevation ie: canning, fermenting, freezing, drying. I have a bit of experience with this, but could still use help.

3. Who can help with a composting program or rain barrels?

4. Also, due to our Waldorf roots, some of our students have expressed interest in learning about biodynamic gardening. This I know very little about.

If there are any community experts in any of these fields it would be excellent to have you in the classroom. We are especially looking to collect canning and composting bin supplies. Thanks again. Happy Gardening! –Emily

Book Launch Party
Marianne Dietzel, parent of present (Soren ‘11) and former (Kevin ‘99) Watershed students, is holding a party to launch her book, Laughing in a Waterfall: A Mother’s Memoir. All are welcome to attend on Sunday, July 18, 3-6 PM at the Minnesota Waldorf School (MWS). Presentation is between 4:00 and 5:00; refreshments and book-signing before and after.

Minnesota Waldorf School
70 East County Road B
Maplewood, MN 55117
(Near Hwy. 36 & Rice Street)

Laughing in a Waterfall is a mother’s story of her daughter’s life and death and their continuing relationship. At age five, Nina met her friend Kirsten at the MWS. Thirteen years later, both girls were killed in a car accident. Nina’s foundation for life was formed by the five years her family spent living in Camphill Village Minnesota, a rural intentional community including adults with development disabilities, and by her education using the Waldorf approach. In letters exchanged with her friends, and in excerpts from her journal, Nina’s own words reveal her rich inner life and become a source of wonder for her parents.

After the accident in New York State, where Nina and Kirsten were attending a Waldorf high school, the support of the community in holding a home vigil for the girls gave Marianne courage to face her unfathomable loss. Back in Minnesota, with a teenager and young child still at home, and a dying mother 500 miles away, Marianne’s own spiritual resources came to her aid in transcending her grief.

This poignant memoir offers insights into how to create a new culture around the sacred threshold of death and keep a living connection to those on the other side.

For more information, please see www.mariannedietzel.com.

Jun 19 Open House, 10:00 a.m.
Jun 21 Summer Film Studies class begins
Jun 22 Open House, 7:00 p.m.
Jun 28 Board Meeting, 3:45 p.m.

Jul 5 Independence Day holiday, NO SCHOOL
Jul 6 Summer math, science and art classes begin
July 10 Open House, 10:00 a.m.
July 20 Open House, 7:00 p.m.

A Special Word From the Finance Committee
–Ann Moore, Finance Chair

Last week, I wrote about Watershed’s finances. As a follow up, and to help us balance our budget by June 30, we sent out a Watershed Spring Appeal a couple of weeks ago. An end of the school year donation to Watershed would be a wonderful way to celebrate the many achievements of this year, thank faculty and staff, and set the stage for a successful 2010-2011 school year. Thank you for your support.

ADMIN NOTES
–Phil Grant, Administrator

What a splendid graduation ceremony we had last Saturday! With tears, laughter, and much joy, we sent our Class of 2010 forth. Congratulations to Mariah Klingeman, Cameron Mihock, Stephanie Ramirez, Mattie Rose, Sarah Waugh, and Kelly Weigel; to your families and friends; and to the staff and entire Watershed community. Your hard work has paid off, and we’re proud of you!

Summer Hours
• June 21-July 15, open for business and for summer school 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., except Fridays and July 5.
• July 19-August 6, limited hours, to be announced.
• August 9-12, open for business and summer school.
• Check Currents for calendar and hours updates throughout the summer.

Summer School
• Steve’s Film Studies class begins Monday, June 21, at 9:00 a.m. in the social studies room.
• There’s limited space for the classes during July 6-15 and August 9-12.
• To review the complete summer school info sheet, click whs-summer-school-info.pdf.
• Call the school at 612-871-4363 for more information.

Yearbooks
2009-2010 Watershed yearbooks are available for $20.00 in the school office. Make checks out to Watershed High School or pay with cash.

New Watershed T-shirts
The first annual Watershed T-shirt design competition was won by Marco Grell with his narwhal, voted for by students during their class meetings a few weeks ago. The design has been silkscreened onto organic cotton teeshirts by our staff and students, and they are available for sale at the school for $10.00, cash or check (payable to Watershed High School). Stop by the office to purchase one. This design is a limited edition; when it is gone, it is gone. Currently we have all sizes available, small up to XXL (they are preshrunk).

Enrollment
We continue to accept students for the fall, though space varies by grade. Our next Open Houses are Saturday, June 19, at 10:00 a.m., and Tuesday, June 22, at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Rachel, our enrollment coordinator, at 612-871-4363 x219, or email her at rkoniar (at) watershedhs.org.

Tentative class schedules for fall
Students received tentative schedules for fall classes. The goal was to give them preliminary information about what they can look forward to. I expect changes between now and September, simply because our actual enrollment at that time will dictate how many classes we can offer. If you have questions about the tentative schedule, please call Betty at 612-871-4363.

Board Notes
For more information, or for any questions about the board, contact chair, Leanne Mfaligundi (at) mfali001@umn.edu. The next board meeting is Monday, June 28, at 3:45 p.m. Note that this is a corrected date; previous notice of June 21 was incorrect.

Volunteer Request
Does anyone know how to fix washing machines? We have one that needs some attention. If so, leave a message for Jeff Tornio at 612-871-4363 x130. Thanks!

Book Launch Party
Marianne Dietzel, parent of present (Soren ‘11) and former (Kevin ‘99) Watershed students, is holding a party to launch her book, Laughing in a Waterfall: A Mother’s Memoir. All are welcome to attend on Sunday, July 18, 3-6 PM at the Minnesota Waldorf School (MWS). Presentation is between 4:00 and 5:00; refreshments and book-signing before and after.

Minnesota Waldorf School
70 East County Road B
Maplewood, MN 55117
(Near Hwy. 36 & Rice Street)

Laughing in a Waterfall is a mother’s story of her daughter’s life and death and their continuing relationship. At age five, Nina met her friend Kirsten at the MWS. Thirteen years later, both girls were killed in a car accident. Nina’s foundation for life was formed by the five years her family spent living in Camphill Village Minnesota, a rural intentional community including adults with development disabilities, and by her education using the Waldorf approach. In letters exchanged with her friends, and in excerpts from her journal, Nina’s own words reveal her rich inner life and become a source of wonder for her parents.

After the accident in New York State, where Nina and Kirsten were attending a Waldorf high school, the support of the community in holding a home vigil for the girls gave Marianne courage to face her unfathomable loss. Back in Minnesota, with a teenager and young child still at home, and a dying mother 500 miles away, Marianne’s own spiritual resources came to her aid in transcending her grief.

This poignant memoir offers insights into how to create a new culture around the sacred threshold of death and keep a living connection to those on the other side.

For more information, please see www.mariannedietzel.com.

Jun 10 Open Mic, 7:00 p.m.
Jun 11 Last day of school, early dismissal
Jun 12 Graduation, 11:00 a.m.
Jun 14 Finance Committee, 3:45 p.m.
Jun 15 Summer School begins
Jun 15-16 Teacher Workshops
Jun 19 Open House, 10:00 a.m.
Jun 22 Open House, 7:00 p.m.
Jun 28 Board Meeting, 3:45 p.m.

A Special Word From the Finance Committee
–Ann Moore, Finance Chair

Last week, I wrote about Watershed’s finances. As a follow up, and to help us balance our budget by June 30, we sent out a Watershed Spring Appeal last week. An end of the school year donation to Watershed would be a wonderful way to celebrate the many achievements of this year, thank faculty and staff, and set the stage for a successful 2010-2011 school year. Thank you for your support.

ADMIN NOTES
–Phil Grant, Administrator

This is it—the last days of this school year. Congratulations to everyone for a successful year! I hope everyone has a wonderful summer. Note that Currents will continue to publish throughout the summer, but on a less frequent schedule.

Yearbooks
2009-2010 Watershed yearbooks will be available for sale beginning Friday, June 11th. They are $20.00 each; make checks out to Watershed High School or pay with cash. Congratulations and thanks to this year’s yearbook crew, headed up by Toni Kerans.

New Watershed T-shirts
The first annual Watershed T-shirt design competition was won by Marco Grell with his narwhal, voted for by students during their class meetings a few weeks ago. The design has been silkscreened onto organic cotton teeshirts by our staff and students, and they are available for sale at the school for $10.00, cash or check (payable to Watershed High School). Please send in the money with your student Thursday or Friday if they wish to purchase one. This design is a limited edition; when it is gone, it is gone. Currently we have all sizes available, small up to XXL (they are preshrunk).

Last Day of School
Friday, June 11th, is Watershed’s last day of school for this year. Students will meet with their classes at 9:00 a.m. to wrap up loose ends, clean out lockers and sign yearbooks. Students will also be working with faculty to clean classrooms for the summer. At 11:00 a.m., students will gather in our gardens for a senior send off ceremony and ice cream. Students will be dismissed after the ceremony, around 11:30 a.m.

Graduation
Watershed honors its class of 2010 on June 12 at 11:00 a.m. at the Walker Community United Methodist Church, on the corner of 31st Street and 16th Avenue. Reception follows at the same location.

Enrollment
We continue to accept students for the fall, though space varies by grade. Our next Open Houses are Saturday, June 19, at 10:00 a.m., and Tuesday, June 22, at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Rachel, our enrollment coordinator, at 612-871-4363 x219, or email her at rkoniar (at) watershedhs.org.

Job Opening
Watershed seeks a qualified person to serve as Academic Director for the 2010-2011 school year. Duties include program and curricular leadership, supervision and support of faculty, and dean of students. The qualified candidate will possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education and three years teaching experience. Administrative licensure preferred, though outstanding candidates in a licensure program will be considered.

Possible additional duties could include athletic director and technology support.

This position has been created by consolidating the duties previously carried out by teachers, some of whom are moving on. Accordingly, the board charged a task force to examine school governance and structure. This new position is a result of that task force’s work.

For more information, or to apply, contact Ann Moore, search committee chair:
amoore (at) watershedhs.org

Summer Calendar
• June 14-18, Teacher workshops and meetings. School office will be open.
• June 21-July 15, open for business and for summer school except Fridays and July 5.
• July 19-August 6, limited hours, to be announced.
• August 9-12, open for business and summer school.
• Check here for calendar updates throughout the summer.

Tentative class schedules for fall
Students recently received tentative schedules for fall classes. The goal was to give them preliminary information about what they can look forward to. I expect changes between now and September, simply because our actual enrollment at that time will dictate how many classes we can offer. If you have questions about the tentative schedule, please call Betty at 612-871-4363.

Successful Spring Play
Congratulations to everyone involved in this spring’s play last weekend, The Importance of Being Earnest. I enjoyed the Friday night performance and heard that Saturday night was even better. Way to go, theater program!

WATERSHED RECRUITMENT
–Nell Ubbelohde

June 5th, Neighborhood Festival
A huge thank you goes to those loyal students and faculty who comprised the Watershed parade section for the FRNNG neighborhood parade on Saturday June 5th. Facing grey skies, rain, cold and a tiny turnout from the rest of the neighborhood (the parade was us and a peewee baseball team), several students involved with the Spring play, Kristin, and Betty represented Watershed in the brief parade, inviting our neighborhood to attend the Saturday evening performance of the Spring play. We also had a table at McRae Park for a few hours during the festivities, talking to our neighbors about the school, and trying to stay dry during a rainy afternoon.

Please call the school at 612-871-4363 (ext.120) or email me if you want to help recruit new students. Nellmorningstar (at) yahoo.com

Board Notes
For more information, or for any questions about the board, contact chair, Leanne Mfaligundi (at) mfali001@umn.edu. The next board meeting is Monday, June 21, at 3:45 p.m.

Volunteer Request
Does anyone know how to fix washing machines? We have one that needs some attention. If so, leave a message for Jeff Tornio at 612-871-4363 x130. Thanks!

Book Launch Party
Marianne Dietzel, parent of present (Soren ‘11) and former (Kevin ‘99) Watershed students, is holding a party to launch her book, Laughing in a Waterfall: A Mother’s Memoir. All are welcome to attend on Sunday, July 18, 3-6 PM at the Minnesota Waldorf School (MWS). Presentation is between 4:00 and 5:00; refreshments and book-signing before and after.

Minnesota Waldorf School
70 East County Road B
Maplewood, MN 55117
(Near Hwy. 36 & Rice Street)

Laughing in a Waterfall is a mother’s story of her daughter’s life and death and their continuing relationship. At age five, Nina met her friend Kirsten at the MWS. Thirteen years later, both girls were killed in a car accident. Nina’s foundation for life was formed by the five years her family spent living in Camphill Village Minnesota, a rural intentional community including adults with development disabilities, and by her education using the Waldorf approach. In letters exchanged with her friends, and in excerpts from her journal, Nina’s own words reveal her rich inner life and become a source of wonder for her parents.

After the accident in New York State, where Nina and Kirsten were attending a Waldorf high school, the support of the community in holding a home vigil for the girls gave Marianne courage to face her unfathomable loss. Back in Minnesota, with a teenager and young child still at home, and a dying mother 500 miles away, Marianne’s own spiritual resources came to her aid in transcending her grief.

This poignant memoir offers insights into how to create a new culture around the sacred threshold of death and keep a living connection to those on the other side.

For more information, please see www.mariannedietzel.com

SUMMER SCHOOL 2010
See below or click whs-summer-school-info.pdf for information on summer school at Watershed this June, July and August. To register, students fill out a form available at whs-summer-registration.pdf or at school. We ask parents & guardians to sign as well, to acknowledge summer schedules. (Turn forms into Betty.) Note that summer school at Watershed also enters students into our new Learning Year Program (LYP), designed to accelerate students’ progress through high school.

Many summer classes have minimum and maximum sizes, generally five to 18 students. They’re filling up; enroll now to confirm your place!

Watershed is proud to offer its first ever summer school as part of our new Learning Year Program.
• Open to all students who want to accelerate their learning—up to and including early graduation!
• Participation is optional. Those students who participate will develop a continual learning plan (CLP) in conjunction with parents and teachers.
• Take special classes not offered during the regular school year.
• Earn up to nine Watershed credits over and above what you earn during the regular school year.
• Free tuition!
• Ninth graders entering Watershed in the fall may take courses this summer.
• Students from other schools may transfer to Watershed at the start of the summer session.
• Classes normally meet in the morning, Monday-Thursday. Monday, July 5, is a holiday. There is no school that day.
• A great opportunity to learn with friends and pick up a few extra credits over the summer!
• Special ed services are available as needed.
• The first step in Watershed’s plan to offer year-round ways to accelerate learning for those who want to.
• Note: no lunch program this summer. Eat breakfast and bring a snack for the morning break.

The Natural Foods Summit and Nature Writing, Emily Hanrahan. A language arts course centered on the Natural Foods Summit in Northern Minnesota. Students will participate in the weekend summit, eventually producing and workshopping creative nature writing. The class will also include instruction on methods of journalism to report on the summit. Three Watershed credits. REGISTRATION CLOSED.

June 15-19, Consecutive day course with overnights. Requires a $50 fee to cover camping and food. See Emily for complete details.

Film Studies, Steve Andrews. An art and social studies class. The course will analyze both film production and composition, as well as discuss social and cultural themes. 2.5 credits.

June 21-July 1, 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Material Science, David Kimori. A blend of chemistry and physics. The course will include several lab experiments deconstructing various plastics, with emphasize on recycling and the composition of consumer materials. 2.5 credits.

- July 6-15, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Bookbinding, Rachel Koniar. Multiple techniques in binding, exploring various papers, making journals and art books. Students will create two art books and one hard cover journal to take home. (These are useful for Main Lesson Books—one of the central tools of assessment during Watershed’s morning curriculum throughout the year.) 2.5 credits. Supply cost of $30. See Rachel for possible rescheduling to accommodate more students.

- July 6-15, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Mathematics, Linda Gavanda. Three short, focused classes with topics ranging from Reality Math to Architecture & Landscapes to Amusement Parks, using math skills from Algebra through Pre-Calc. These small classes allow students to accelerate their math development. Each week is a separate course.

- July 6-8, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1 credit
- July 12-15 and/or August 9–12 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1.5 credits each week.

Printmaking, Rachel Koniar. Topics include printmaking techniques, reduction prints, blended rollers, multi color prints. Students will create three original projects, with multiple prints from each to bring home. 1.5 credits. Supply cost of $30. REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 9.

- August 9-12, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

If you are interested in registering for summer school classes, please call the school at 612-871-4363. Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient registration.

Jun 4-5 Spring Play, 7:00 p.m.
Jun 5 FRNNG Parade & Festival
Jun 8 Open House, 7:00 p.m.
Jun 10 Open Mic, 7:00 p.m.
Jun 11 Last day of school
Jun 12 Graduation, 11:00 a.m.
Jun 15 Summer School begins
Jun 19 Open House, 10:00 a.m.
Jun 21 Board Meeting, 3:45 p.m.

A Special Word From the Finance Committee
–Ann Moore, Finance Chair

Last week, I wrote about Watershed’s finances. As a follow up, and to help us balance our budget by June 30, we’re sending out a Watershed Spring Appeal this week. An end of the school year donation to Watershed would be a wonderful way to celebrate the many achievements of this year, thank faculty and staff, and set the stage for a successful 2010-2011 school year. Thank you for your support.

Spring Play
Watershed’s spring play is The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. This hilarious tale of mistaken identity and fun Victorian romance features the seniors. The play is June 4 and 5 at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church, 1620 East 46th Street at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 adults and $3.00 students and will be sold at the door. Come, support our student actors and enjoy the play!

ADMIN NOTES
–Phil Grant, Administrator

Many, many thanks to departing teachers Matt McElrath, Mark McGarraugh, and Ben Timko. (See below for details on Matt’s plans.) All have contributed much to Watershed over the years and they will be missed—though we certainly hope for visits. All best wishes to them in their future endeavors!

Enrollment
We continue to accept students for the fall, though 11th and 12th have very limited space. Our next Open Houses are Tuesday, June 8, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 19, at 10:00 a.m. For more information, call Rachel, our enrollment coordinator, at 612-871-4363 x219, or email her at rkoniar (at) watershedhs.org.

Graduation
Watershed honors its class of 2010 on June 12 at 11:00 a.m. at the Walker Community United Methodist Church, on the corner of 31st Street and 16th Avenue. Reception follows at the same location.

WATERSHED RECRUITMENT
–Nell Ubbelohde

June 5th, Neighborhood Festival
Looking for students, parents, and staff to help out on Saturday, June 5 at the Field Regina Northrop Neighborhood (FRNNG) Festival. Starting at 10:00 a.m. there will be a short parade that ends in McRae Park. We will have some of the actors from our Spring Play in the parade, and would love to have as many others as possible join us. At the park, we will have an information table, handing out our brochures and doing some free face painting. There will be food for sale, vendors, a petting zoo and pony rides. Free balloons and ice cream will also be available. Please call the school at 612-871-4363 (ext.120) or email me if you can assist. Nellmorningstar (at) yahoo.com

FACULTY NOTES
–Matt McElrath

Athletics • Ultimate Frisbee
Watershed was resoundingly victorious in its final Ultimate Frisbee game of the year against White Bear Lake last Thursday evening. Although we were frighteningly short on players—we had 8.5 to their 30— Watershed’s athletes quickly pulled away from the Polar Bears to achieve a 15 to 6 win. Unfortunately, the Waves could not wrangle enough players to compete in this year’s state tournament, last Thursday evening’s match was Watershed’s final athletic event for the year.

Last Day of School
Next Friday, June 11th, is Watershed’s last day of school for this year. Students will meet with their classes at 9:00 a.m. to wrap up loose ends, clean out lockers and sign yearbooks. Students will also be working with faculty to clean classrooms for the summer. At 11:00 a.m., students will gather in our gardens for a senior send off ceremony and ice cream. Students will be dismissed after the ceremony, around 11:30 a.m.

My Future Plans
I have exciting, yet bittersweet, plans for next year. I will be moving to El Salvador with my girlfriend Eileen in July to teach at Escuela Americana, an American International School in the country’s capitol, San Salvador. We will be teaching social studies at Escuela for at least the next two years. It was an incredibly difficult decision to leave Watershed and I will take many memories and relationships with me. Thank you all for your commitment and contributions to the school.

Board Notes
For more information, or for any questions about the board, contact chair, Leanne Mfaligundi (at) mfali001@umn.edu. The next board meeting is Monday, June 21, at 3:45 p.m.

Book Launch Party
Marianne Dietzel, parent of present (Soren ‘11) and former (Kevin ‘99) Watershed students, is holding a party to launch her book, Laughing in a Waterfall: A Mother’s Memoir. All are welcome to attend on Sunday, July 18, 3-6 PM at the Minnesota Waldorf School (MWS). Presentation is between 4:00 and 5:00; refreshments and book-signing before and after.

Minnesota Waldorf School
70 East County Road B
Maplewood, MN 55117
(Near Hwy. 36 & Rice Street)

Laughing in a Waterfall is a mother’s story of her daughter’s life and death and their continuing relationship. At age five, Nina met her friend Kirsten at the MWS. Thirteen years later, both girls were killed in a car accident. Nina’s foundation for life was formed by the five years her family spent living in Camphill Village Minnesota, a rural intentional community including adults with development disabilities, and by her education using the Waldorf approach. In letters exchanged with her friends, and in excerpts from her journal, Nina’s own words reveal her rich inner life and become a source of wonder for her parents.

After the accident in New York State, where Nina and Kirsten were attending a Waldorf high school, the support of the community in holding a home vigil for the girls gave Marianne courage to face her unfathomable loss. Back in Minnesota, with a teenager and young child still at home, and a dying mother 500 miles away, Marianne’s own spiritual resources came to her aid in transcending her grief.

This poignant memoir offers insights into how to create a new culture around the sacred threshold of death and keep a living connection to those on the other side.

For more information, please see www.mariannedietzel.com.

Solomon’s Porch Garage Sale
One of our neighborhood churches, Solomon’s Porch (100 West 46th Street, just the other side of 35W from Watershed), is holding a garage sale this week. They say that things are priced really well. Ten per cent of their proceeds will go to help fix a women’s shelter in North Minneapolis helping women start over who are getting out of prostitution. We’re helping by loaning five tables for the week. For all garage sale fans, more info on their sale is available at http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/gms/1749007716.html

Volunteer Request
Does anyone know how to fix washing machines? We have one that needs some attention. If so, leave a message for Jeff Tornio at 612-871-4363 x130. Thanks!

Summer School 2010
See below or click whs-summer-school-info.pdf for information on summer school at Watershed this June, July and August. To register, students fill out a form available whs-summer-registration.pdf or at school. We ask parents & guardians to sign as well, to acknowledge summer schedules. (Turn forms into Betty.) Note that summer school at Watershed also enters students into our new Learning Year Program (LYP), designed to accelerate students’ progress through high school.

Many summer classes have minimum and maximum sizes, generally five to 18 students. They’re filling up; enroll now to confirm your place!

Watershed is proud to offer its first ever summer school as part of our new Learning Year Program.
• Open to all students who want to accelerate their learning—up to and including early graduation!
• Participation is optional. Those students who participate will develop a continual learning plan (CLP) in conjunction with parents and teachers.
• Take special classes not offered during the regular school year.
• Earn up to nine Watershed credits over and above what you earn during the regular school year.
• Free tuition!
• Ninth graders entering Watershed in the fall may take courses this summer.
• Students from other schools may transfer to Watershed at the start of the summer session.
• Classes normally meet in the morning, Monday-Thursday. Monday, July 5, is a holiday. There is no school that day.
• A great opportunity to learn with friends and pick up a few extra credits over the summer!
• Special ed services are available as needed.
• The first step in Watershed’s plan to offer year-round ways to accelerate learning for those who want to.
• Note: no lunch program this summer. Eat breakfast and bring a snack for the morning break.

The Natural Foods Summit and Nature Writing, Emily Hanrahan. A language arts course centered on the Natural Foods Summit in Northern Minnesota. Students will participate in the weekend summit, eventually producing and workshopping creative nature writing. The class will also include instruction on methods of journalism to report on the summit. Three Watershed credits. REGISTRATION CLOSED.

June 15-19, Consecutive day course with overnights. Requires a $50 fee to cover camping and food. See Emily for complete details.

Film Studies, Steve Andrews. An art and social studies class. The course will analyze both film production and composition, as well as discuss social and cultural themes. 2.5 credits.

June 21-July 1, 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Material Science, David Kimori. A blend of chemistry and physics. The course will include several lab experiments deconstructing various plastics, with emphasize on recycling and the composition of consumer materials. 2.5 credits.

- July 6-15, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Bookbinding, Rachel Koniar. Multiple techniques in binding, exploring various papers, making journals and art books. Students will create two art books and one hard cover journal to take home. (These are useful for Main Lesson Books—one of the central tools of assessment during Watershed’s morning curriculum throughout the year.) 2.5 credits. Supply cost of $30. REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 6.

- July 6-15, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Mathematics, Linda Gavanda. Three short, focused classes with topics ranging from Reality Math to Architecture & Landscapes to Amusement Parks, using math skills from Algebra through Pre-Calc. These small classes allow students to accelerate their math development. Each week is a separate course.

- July 6-8, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1 credit
- July 12-15 and/or August 9–12 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1.5 credits each week.

Printmaking, Rachel Koniar. Topics include printmaking techniques, reduction prints, blended rollers, multi color prints. Students will create three original projects, with multiple prints from each to bring home. 1.5 credits. Supply cost of $30. REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 9.

- August 9-12, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

If you are interested in registering for summer school classes, please call the school at 612-871-4363. Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient registration.