News and Enrollment Information
 
This is where we will keep you up to date on activity at school, from admissions to school policies.  The list at right shows the most recent updates, or scroll down to see all the posts.  Check back weekly as we document the important policies, observations,  and teaching opportunities.

WOLF Committees

posted Nov 4, 2011 9:28 AM by Wheels of Life School

2011-12 WOL committees- parent volunteer / participation hours.

Administration assistant and Information Committee- ORGANIZED PAPER and COMPUTER PUSHERS - Weekly daytime hours

Organize vital Parent paperwork; work with Director on policy updates, weekly notes to parents. List WOL events community calendars, print and pass brochures, write WOL news clips, organize general public relations such as summer camp listings, kid fair, WISE fair, etc.  

Members: Erinn Allred, Jamie DeVaney

Publicity/Event Committee- ORGANIZED, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Brainstorm, Lead and Facilitate Fundraiser, provide all WOL event information to Info Committee for publications. Utilize other schools like ours to seek information, systems and inspiration for our own events! Assist in Service Learning events, organize end of year campout. 

5  Members: Molly Fogelsong, Oso Giofranni, Elizabeth Knight, Jamie Devaney, Greg Keeler

Student/ Family Connection Committee- KID AND CREATIVE TYPE - Daytime hours

Plan and meetings at family potlucks, work with staff to organize EOTO events, obtain knowledge of kid friendly community events we can participate in (relate to Info. Committee).  Share student/family information such as elective interests, theme needs and wants, curricular enhancement via parent and community additions and specialists. Work in classroom quarterly. 

3 Members= Jenni Hinson, Brett Cleveland, Elizabeth Knight, Jennifer Beauliau

Building and Grounds maintenance committee- HANDY WITH TOOLS - Weekend and seasonal maintenance needs.

Co-Lead work parties, provide specialty building projects and repairs, aide the children in use of family group space and implementing set-up such as ropes, shelves, etc.  Create a useable space in shed and calendar for ongoing participation in yard cleanup, branches, land maintenance, window/gutters, pruning etc.

6 Members: Pete Stelling, Jackie Caperlan-Aurback, Pete Gill, James Perez, Sarah Lunde, Jay Roelof

Parent Cooperative Days

posted Aug 21, 2011 9:28 PM by Wheels of Life School   [ updated Sep 19, 2011 11:18 AM ]

The parent cooperative idea comes will allow for a wider range of expertise to enter the school day while providing an option for parents who wish to lower tuition rates, share knowledge and experience group dynamics first hand!

Cooperative Parents will commit to participation 2.5 hours per week on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons for 6-8 weeks. Arriving at 1pm to set-up, group time from 1:30-2:30 and helping with end of the day and clean-up until 3:30. We will train you in group facilitation, help with the brainstorming of your project, timeline and the WOL ways of our group learning process. You are responsible for the main lesson gathering of materials, group leadership and fantastic process/product. You may choose from Fall, Winter or Spring quarters and responsible for assisting Kari on that afternoon! We encourage you to share anything you are passionate about from building or cooking to banking or park mapping, literally, anything goes! 3 slots per quarter = 9 total.
This time will be considered 1 cooperative slot = $300.00 per co-op slot is discounted from yearly tuition rate.


1 slot =$300.00 2 slots= $600.00 3 slots=$900.00

Admissions 2011

posted May 4, 2011 10:20 PM by Wheels of Life School   [ updated Aug 19, 2011 11:20 AM ]

School Year Enrollment Procedure

The following outlines the procedure to enroll a child at Wheels of Life School. Adjustments and modifications to these procedures may be made at the discretion of the Head of School as warranted by specific circumstances.
1. Call the school at 393-1652 to request information.
2. Arrange a tour of the school. We will be available at any stage of inquiry to discuss the school philosophy and classroom program in detail.
3. Pick up application at school or download here.
4. Parents submit the completed application, all other necessary forms, and a deposit to reserve placement. Half payment for the materials fee and first month's tuition is due prior to the first day of class.

Tuition
Wheels of Life School is dedicated to partnering with families and the individualized educational process of each child. We have many options that can work for your families educational plan. Siblings recieve a 10% discount for the second and third child.
 

The tuition rates for the 2011-2012 school year are as follows:

  • 5 days = $5600 per year includes 2 conferences, weekly blog updates and portfolio
  • 4 days = $5200 per year includes 2 conferences and weekly blog updates
  • 3 days = $4500 per year includes 1 conference and weekly blog updates
  • 2 days = $3000 per year includes 1 conference

 

 
There is a $250 supply fee, which includes most field trips and photo portfolio. Half due at beginning of school year, the other half due at winter break.

Wheels of Life's goal is to include all children who are likely to benefit from our program regardless of ability to pay. We offer a limited program of tuition assistance, work trade and parent cooperative hours for tuition reduction. Please contact the Lead Learner to find financial ways to help your family get the education you desire.
 
 Factors affecting enrollment decisions may include availability of space, demographics of the classroom, and Wheel’s ability to meet the child's needs adequately.

Whatcom Youth Ambassadors' Club

posted Mar 29, 2011 8:59 PM by Wheels of Life School   [ updated Sep 19, 2011 11:45 AM ]

Wheels of Life & Wellspring Community School team up to offer a Wednesday early release program for Bellingham students!

 We would like to show students that Service Learning can be fun!

This program will provide an opportunity to work in a multi-generational Civic Service Community! K-12 students from all over Bellingham, WWU work-study students and adult volunteers will create this unique setting!

 The early release students will be known as Whatcom Youth Ambassadors’ club, a local chapter of the Jane Goodall Roots-n-Shoots Club. The youth ambassadors will learn and utilize the Democratic Meeting Process to discuss, vote and organize the service-learning piece of the after school club. 

The Student Ambassador’s Club will supplement your student’s school week with peer tutoring, group games, art, evironmental ed. & service learning projects.

CLUB TIME: Wednesdays from 1:30-5:30 ~ September 21st through June 13th

Participating student’s are also invited to attend WOL during their spring break for a weeklong Youth in Service Summit.

Take this rare and inexpensive opportunity ($100.00 per month) and give your student:

Diversity ~ friends from a new neighborhood and group building

Value ~ service learning led by students & local educators

Creative Outlet ~ art, science and music

Empowerment ~ a chance to bring their ideas into action

Spring Break opportunity! Weeklong Youth Ambassadors' Summit with other youth activists!       

                           Contact: 393-1652 or Website: www.WhatcomYouthAmbassadors.com

                        Directors~ Kari Gill, Wheels of Life & ~Laurie Riskin, Wellspring Community School

Service Learning Super Heroes

posted Mar 29, 2011 8:34 PM by Wheels of Life School   [ updated Mar 29, 2011 8:37 PM ]

Hey Super Hero Friends!

 

We started out by meeting and greeting in the community on September 21st, International Day of Peace at Maritime Heritage Park. IN COSTUME! !
We took the time to spread the word and get the enthusiasm building. We passed out cards explaining our mission. TO HELP.
Heroes are Helpers! More Heroes = more Peace!
Wheels of Life School is dedicated to choosing 10 requests and helping. You can join in by emailing for help, or becoming a SLShero yourself! Just email us if you are interested in sharing your superhero skills and time or look on our calendar and find an event that works for you!

I am totally excited about working with people of all ages who are excited about helping out in the community/world. SO. Your ideas are really what count, and I would be honored if you would like to join us!

Our cards will say "how can we help?" and provide the email address as the communication mode for people to make requests for help.

THE IDEAS AND NEEDS ARE ENDLESS!

THANKS BELLINGHAM! Kari Gill, Wheels of Life School and superhero friends.
Nothing is too much trouble for love ~ Desmond Tutu

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