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Please join us for
Wired to Wild: Connecting Digital Kids to Nature
a lecture by Richard Louv this coming Tuesday, February 11 at 7 pm at Town Hall.
SWS is proud to be a sponsor of this ParentMap lecture and we have a few more tickets for sale at a savings. (The event is expected to sell out.) Click here to buy your ticket. Click here for more information.
MIRANDA, GRADE 8
Next issue: February 28
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A L L S C H O O L N E W S
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Open House At The New Home Of Seattle Waldorf High School!
Please join us TOMORROW, Saturday, February 8 from 10 am - 1 pm to explore our new high school campus at Magnuson Park and the exciting possibilities it offers. The festivities will include tours and refreshments. Admission information for the high school will also be available. Enter the park at NE 74th Street and follow the signs to SWS in Building 11. RSVP here today.
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Every Day's A Super Bowl
I was adamant I would not write about the Super Bowl. I did not watch it (gasp!) and surely we have heard enough after a pre-game show that spanned two full weeks. Yet, if more than 700,000 people braved freezing temperatures to celebrate the Seahawks' victory, it must be worthy of at least some reflection.
My 23-year-old son flew home from LA for the weekend to watch the game with his high school buddies. To not be in Seattle, in the event it became the city of World Champions, was more than he could bear. Yet as I drove him to the airport early Monday morning, he offered the following lamentation. "It was such a disappointing game. I'm glad we won, but after a while it wasn't interesting. And even the ads weren't very good."
I found myself thinking more about his comment. What he had expected was a real nail-biter - a game that drew you onto the field emotionally and intellectually, one that kept you on the edge of your seat. He wanted to be engaged, captivated, and wondering what the final outcome would be. When at some point (I'm guessing 12 seconds into the second half with the 87-yard kick off return) the game became downright boring, he at least hoped the hyped-up, million dollar ads would be entertaining. No luck there either. Pretty much a bust for a once-a-year event where the fans' expectations are sky high.
So what does this have to do with our students and teaching? I think there are a couple of interesting points of similarity and contrast worth noting. First, what makes for a "good game" mirrors what we expect to see in our classrooms: engaged and enthusiastic children, doing their best and sharing their gifts with the class. Their intellectual, physical and emotional capacities are fully "in play" and they experience learning in a holistic, sensorial manner. Answers and outcomes aren't immediately obvious - they are discovered and unveiled through inquiry and exploration.
Second, a healthy and thriving class is comprised of a diverse group of students, each with unique skills and personalities. The children support one other, and take pride in the breadth of talent among the group. Where one might be strong in reading, the other shines in form drawing. Some produce exquisite music, while others craft sturdy wooden stools. Just as the absence of a superstar compelled the Seahawks' entire defense to rise to the occasion, a class of Waldorf students will collectively offer a rich environment for learning, based on collaboration not competition.
And of course, one can't underestimate the role of the coach. In his book, Teaching, The Joy of Profession, Christof Wiechert writes about the art of preparing a lesson. He suggests, "Whenever we want to prepare a particular lesson, there are two realities to take into account: the children and the material... It's an artistic tension comparable to the tension you feel before stepping out on a stage, a sort of stage fright. We try to consider the materials: what does it contain, where is my point of entry, where is the riddle? ... Joyful anticipation will come about as I think about teaching this to the children. Have I achieved this enthusiasm, do I then also become inwardly active?" Much like the coach, the teacher, brings expertise and passion to his work, as well as intimate knowledge of each and every child in his class. (See the article Focus On Child Study below.)
The point of difference here? There is no championship game. Every day is a Super Bowl - a new opportunity for teachers and students to bring their best selves to the field. When the clock runs out, there are only winners. Everyone leaves enriched in some way by their experience, knowing that tomorrow is a new game where exciting unknown opportunities will unfold. It is not about the hype - rather, the daily experiences that are authentic and rooted in realistic expectations.
A final note: on Thursday a group of 7th graders asked to meet with Nettie and me, requesting an explanation of the grade school's policy regarding clothing with logos. After listening thoughtfully to our explanation, and nodding in agreement, one student courageously asked, "When the Seahawks are in the Super Bowl next year, could we make an exception for just a day?" We'll see....
Cheers!
Tracy
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The Yearly Planner For 2014-15
We have finalized the overall schedule for the next school year. Click here to view.
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Proudly Display Your School Logo
We are trying something new and now is your chance to get hoodies, vests, t-shirts, hats and other items with the new SWS logo. For one week only, ending Friday, February 14, you can place an order to get this new merchandise. Here is how it will work - print the form, or pick up a copy in the school offices, fill out the order and return it to the office with your check no later than 3 pm Friday, February 14. (Sorry, this is a firm closing time.) Some samples will be available in the lobby during the week of February 10 -14 for you to view colors and sizes. You can see all available items and color options online here. Orders can NOT be made online. For questions about sizing and colors, email Michelle Weinberg or call her at 206-484-1811. Your orders will be delivered to school, sorted and made available for pick up in early March; you will be notified when your order is ready. If you miss this opportunity we will have another sale in April/May. Since this is our first time, we welcome your ideas on available items and colors. We also would love to have some volunteers help sort the items when they are delivered in late February. Please contact us at development@seattlewaldorf.org.
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Growing Participation In Our Annual Fund! 
We have reached 60% of our Annual Fund goal of $125,000 and we are very grateful to all that have participated. We still need to raise more than $50,000 and ask that every family contribute at a level that is comfortable for them. Currently we have had 38% of our families donate. Please make a gift today so we can proudly say we have 100% participation from our families, and we will add your gift to our blossoming tree! Thank you!
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It's Time To Sign Up For The Inspireology
Dessert Dash!
What is a Dessert Dash?
At our Inspireology auction on Saturday, March 22 every guest can bid on the opportunity to pick the most gorgeous and tasty-looking dessert provided by our talented SWS bakers and local bakeries. The highest bidding table will get to dash to the dessert table first and choose their dream dessert.
We are looking for 32 scrumptious desserts that you can conjure up for the Dessert Dash. So bake that fabulous dessert you save for special occasions, ask a friend or family member to provide their famous dessert, or procure a dessert from your favorite bakery. If you're up for a challenge, use your imagination to create a dessert that reflects our science theme!
Here is the link to the online sign-up and more information!
Many thanks from your Dessert Dash Team
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Focus On Child Study
What does 'Child Study' mean?
In the past few years, Christof Wiechert, former Head of the Pedagogical Section at the Goetheanum (headquarters of the Waldorf movement in Switzerland), has guided our faculty through understanding the purpose, value and techniques of child studies. Child studies are unique to Waldorf Education, and a cornerstone of our pedagogical approach. They are instrumental not only in fostering in our faculty a solid understanding of a child's development, talents, and challenges, but also in furthering our faculty's observation skills, and shared understanding of how to best support the students.
At the grade school, every other week during the Thursday afternoon meeting, the faculty places one student at the center of their pedagogical conversation. In preparation for this discussion, the teachers attentively observe this student during the two weeks before the meeting, in class and on the playground, to better understand his or her work habits and social interactions. The child study discussion at the grade school meeting then focuses on understanding the student, and on how to best approach his or her particular challenges. Following a child study, recommendations may be made to the class teacher for special exercises in the class room, or for individual educational support, or a visit with a physician.
At the high school, time is regularly dedicated to discussing several students. The format is slightly different from that of the grade school child study, yet the purpose is the same: understand each student as profoundly as possible so as to best serve his or her needs.
"Christof brings depth of insight and years of experience to his sessions in a light and charming way. I so enjoyed watching him work with teachers to uncover the truly important questions that help us to understand the deeper issues that effect children." Kate Golden, grade 1 class teacher
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Recommitment Days Next Week!
Be sure to mark your calendars for Recommitment Days for all SWS families, preschool through grade 12, on February 12 and 13 at the grade school campus.
This year we will again offer mail-in or drop-off options. Forms were mailed out on Monday, February 3, and we ask that parents complete and sign their enrollment agreement and write a check for the tuition deposit and recommitment fee. Agreements and checks can be mailed back or dropped off in the Garden House at the grade school campus on February 12 or 13 from 7:45 until 9 am or 2:30 until 4 pm. Staff will be ready to check you in, and refreshments will be served.
Whether mailing or dropping off, all recommitment materials are due no later than 4 pm on Thursday, February 13. All families that meet the deadline will be entered in a raffle to win 2 tickets to the Inspire auction taking place on March 22. Recommitments received after this deadline will be assessed a $250 late processing fee in addition to the deposit.
Please call Meg Petty at 206-258-4001 if you have any questions or need to make special arrangements.
LAST CALL From The Financial Aid Office
Whether you are a family already receiving financial aid or a family thinking about applying for the first time, please be aware that SSS (School and Student Service for Financial Aid) applications should have been submitted on-line by February 6. If you are still working on it, please make sure it is submitted ASAP so there is time for it to be processed. You can find a link to the SSS website on the Financial Aid page of the SWS website here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marlinda Siegfried, Financial Aid Manager, at msiegfried@seattlewaldorf.org or 206-258-4004.
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P A R E N T A S S O C I A T I O N
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We're All Members Of The Parent Association
We are growing and we want you to join us! The Parent Association's last meeting was held in January. We had a small, but lively group where several wonderful suggestions were made that built on our previous work. Our focus for the next meeting is on COMMUNITY-BUILDING! We want to identify what knowledge and skills exist in the parent community: both to support each other (i.e. networking) and to share our talents with the school.
To that end, our next meeting will be on Monday, February 24, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. (This is the day after mid-winter break, so mark your calendars!) APPETIZERS WILL BE PROVIDED - enough to substitute for dinner! Afterward, we will head over to Fiddler's Inn on 35th Ave NE for even more fun! If you can't make the meeting, join us at Fiddler's Inn after.
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H I G H S C H O O L N E W S
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New Blocks Started This Week
Grade 9: Anatomy with Mr. Busse
Grade 10: Poetics with Dr. Hipolito
Grade 11: U.S. Topics with Ms. Bowman
Grade 12: Mathematical Physics with Mr. Freundlich
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Blood Drive At The High School Next Tuesday, February 11
As part of her work for the Civic Activism class, SWS senior Sophie has organized a blood drive at the high school campus. Having given blood herself for the first time last year, Sophie was energized by knowing that her gift of blood may well have saved someone's life. A total of 36 people have already agreed to give blood on Tuesday - will you join in to push past Sophie's goal of 50 donors? You need to be at least 16 years old and be able to give about an hour of your time (in addition to your blood, of course). Click here for the required permission slip for students. Please email Ms. Sweeney to schedule a time to make your gift to save someone's life.
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Drama Club
Many thanks to Andy Barker and Jane Higgins for capturing the spirit of the delightful production of Molière's (adapted) A Doctor in Spite of Herself with their images. You can see more of their wonderful photos on SmugMug here.    
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Gardening News
Sarah Garton is relocating to the East Coast and we are pleased to be able to share that Jeff Doolittle will be taking over as the gardening teacher until the end of the school year. Jeff was shadowing Sarah in the fall and is familiar with the students already. He has also filled in as a capable substitute teacher in the past few months. Please join us in wishing Sarah all the best for her big move, and in giving Jeff a warm welcome.
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Mid-Winter Break Care - Registration Due Tuesday, February 11
Break Care is offered at the grade school campus for students age 5 through grade 5 for Tuesday, February 18 through Friday, February 21. (There is NO Break Care on Monday, February 17.)
You may register for a half day (8 am -1 pm; $35) or a full day (8 am - 5:30 om; $60). Forms are available here. Please submit to the office by Tuesday, February 11 to secure your spot.
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Extended Day News
SWS Summer Program Update!
Many thanks to all of you who submitted the Summer Program survey last month! I received over 100 responses, and it was an absolute pleasure to read your comments and opinions. I'm excited to provide a brief update on the "big picture" logistics for this year's new SWS Summer Program - with, of course, many more details to come by early March:
The SWS Summer Program will cover five weeks starting July 7 and ending August 8. We will offer one-week themed day camps, with at least two camps per week, one for younger students (entering grades 1-3) and one for older students (entering grades 4-6). There will be a variety of themes - similar to the Extended Day offerings we've enjoyed this year (Cooking, Theater, Crafts, etc.).
Registration will be on a week-by-week basis - students might attend a single week in July, or the first and last weeks, or all five, depending on their interests and schedules.
Camps will begin at 9 am and end at either 1 pm or 3 pm, depending on the age group. Earlier drop-off and later pick-up will be available with advance registration.
Again, thank you all for your feedback and comments - it is wonderful to have such an inspired and passionate community of parents.
I would also like to let you know that we will again maintain a page where members of the community can share outside summer camps they have found. Click here to share information about a summer camp you would recommend. Bookmark this page for later reference; this is where we will post a list of camps for all ages that community members have suggested, including some organized by SWS students. -- Annie Paladino, Extended Day/Summer Program Coordinator
New Extended Day Offerings - Registration OPEN
I am very excited to announce two new Extended Day Clubs that will be starting up at the end of February:
- Eurythmy Club (grades 4-5; Mondays): Click here to download the registration form.
- Chess Club (grades 4-8; Wednesdays): Click here to download the registration form.
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Grade 7 - What Is It Like To Explore?
Exploration is a big theme in grade 7 and we could not resist sharing this excerpt from a letter from Mr. Kline to the parents about the students' research project with you.
"...I should mention here too that I gave the students the "parameters" for their "Spices and Fragrances" research projects for this block. I put parameters in parentheses because for this project they are basically an absence of parameters. As the early explorers, and any explorers for that matter, generally are not being told what to do, and do not have prescribed outcomes, I wanted to give the students an experience of this sort for this project. The students will each present the fruits of their research into their given spice or fragrance in whatever form they choose, as an individual presentation of around five minutes (3 - 7) in front of the class. Their goal - to create in the audience a knowledge of and an interest/desire for that particular taste or smell. So when they tell you that they don't have to write something, that I haven't told them what to do, etc..., they are right. I am excited to see what they do with the freedom of this project."  The class and Mr. Kline recently spent one day doing some exploring of their own. They took acity bus downtown and visited the Center for Wooden Boats and MOHAI, then rode the trolley to Westlake, walked to Pike Place Market where they visited Tenzing Momo, an apothecary where some students purchased samples of fragrances (frankincense, myrrh, ambergris, musk, sandalwood). The group then walked to World Spice Merchants where they purchased samples of spices. All of the spices and fragrances were products which were available to Renaissance Europeans only through the spice trade from Asia, and at extremely high prices. The desire to have access to these products directly from the producers spurred on the Age of Exploration.
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Grade 6 - The Power Of The Spoken Word One of the highlights at the recent grade school assembly was a poem spoken by grade 6 students. The poem was written by Michael D'Aleo, who composed it during the summer session of the Sensible Sciences course for Waldorf teachers which he taught in Seattle this year.The Day Will Come
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The day will come
When the fear of being wrong
Is overcome by the desire
To know what is.
When the agreement of others
Is less needed
Than becoming resonant
With what is true.
When the words you utter
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When that day comes,
The truthful experience
Of the phenomena of the world
Will fill you with the certainty
You always longed for.
The answers will not be fixed,
But the means for finding them
Will be your new home.
The day will come.
Michael D'Aleo
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GRADE 6, PHOTO THANKS TO MARY CAIRNS
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Grade 3 - Building Houses
What a delight to watch 25 houses emerge in third grade over the course of last week! There were multiple igloos, log cabins, tree houses, buildings using wattle and daub or adobe, a stone house, a yurt, a tipi and a stilt house. In addition to the pleasure of seeing the amazing variety of finished houses, it was a joy to watch the different approaches each student took to building their structure. Some had a clear and precise vision from the start which easily translated into physical form. Some went through several iterations of that vision, as they built and rebuilt the whole or part of their structure. For others, the process was an organic evolution which just kept on growing and changing as ideas evolved. Some worked slowly step by step through the sequence of building a house, others looked beyond these processes and went straight to creating a model of a finished structure.
To be able to watch the focus and joy, the frustration and problem solving and, at the end of it all, to behold 25 amazing structures - each unique and each telling its own story of how it came to be - was a beautiful way to spend a week. Clare Woolgrove, grade 3 & 1 parent
GRADE 3, PHOTO BY MARY CAIRNS
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C O M M U N I T Y A N N O U N C E M E N T S
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This section provided as a free service to the SWS community.
What Are Our Community Members Up To?
Robert Murphy, our grade school music teacher, plays 1st violin with the Cascade Symphony Orchestra. They will perform on Saturday, February 22 at 3 pm at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. This event is a wonderful opportunity to bring young children from preschool on up to grade 6 to a concert. If you come early you can enjoy the King FM Instrumental Petting Zoo! Highlights in the program include:
- Haydn - C Major Concerto - 1st Movement (Moderato), with Rising Star Soloist Stephen Leou (age 11) on the cello
- Paddington Bear's First Concert- Chappell, Dave Dolacky, narrator
Cost: Children 12 and under: $2; students with ID: $5; general admission: $10. Buy tickets here.
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Lectures, Workshops, Concerts, Festivals, Classes, Summer Camps Etc.
Looking For A Summer Camp? Found A Great Camp? Click here to share information about a summer camp you would recommend. Click here to see a list of camps for all ages that community members have suggested, including some organized by SWS students. Wired to Wild: Connecting Digital Kids to Nature - Lecture By Richard Louv
Tuesday, February 11, 7 - 9 pm, Town Hall, Seattle
Richard Louv, the best-selling author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder sparked an international conversation about the important relationship between children and nature. He coined the term "nature deficit disorder," influenced national policy and helped inspire campaigns to reconnect kids to nature in more than 80 cities, states and provinces across North America, with support from the American Pediatric Association and The White House. In this rare trip to Seattle, Louv will present the latest research on the long-lasting impact nature has on a child's growth, health and creativity. He shares a powerful call-to-action, his vision for a future in which our lives are as immersed in nature, as they are in technology. SWS is one of the sponsors for this event and will have 50 tickets to sell, saving you the online fee. Tickets will be available at the grade school reception - click here to buy yours! The event is expected to sell out. Cost: $20. Exact change or a check is appreciated. The Socrates Cafe! Every second and fourth Sunday, starting February 9, 1:30-3 pm at the Rudolf Steiner Bookstore, 9727 Lake City Way NEA time to gather with others for meaningful and intelligent discussion. Come, bring a question (about the world, our times, or anything) and we choose one from the group and discuss it for our time together - that's all. No question is unwelcome and the bigger the better. Hosted by David Axelrod. Tea and coffee available for small donation to Center For Anthroposophical Endeavors. Free. F or more information contact David Axelrod at 206-729-3977 or d.axelrod@hotmail.com.
Community Meeting Regarding NE 95th Street Improvements
Tuesday, February 11, 6 - 7 pm, OneLife Church, 3524 NE 95th Street
The Wedgwood Community Council (WCC) and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) have been working together to identify and secure funding to address traffic concerns along NE 95th Street, between 35th Ave NE and Lake City Way. As part of the 2014 Traffic Improvement Budget, the City allocated funds to evaluate traffic and pedestrian concerns along this corridor. The proposed improvement will focus improving sidewalk infrastructure, crosswalk options for kids and pedestrians, and reduce speed conditions. SDOT will begin working on the design assessment in February 2014 with an anticipated design complete sometime in the Fall of 2014. SDOT and WCC are continuing to partner together to host several community outreach meetings to collect feedback from the residents who live or work on or around NE 95th Street. The goal is to give residents of Wedgwood opportunity to voice their concerns and to provide SDOT with guidance on priority issues. Come to the meeting and provide your input and feedback to SDOT to help direct their design.
How do we know? The Philosophy Of Spiritual Activity
Seven Thursdays, February 13 - March 27, 7:30-9 pm, Rudolf Steiner Bookstore, 9727 Lake City Way NE
How do we know? What does it mean to know something? What does it mean to be a thinking human being? Answering these questions and ultimately getting to a deeper understanding of life itself is what this class is about. We will use, as an aid, the seminal work of Rudolf Steiner, The Philosophy Of Spiritual Activity. Fruits of the class will be helpful not just for those interested in Anthroposophy but for anyone who has general questions about life. Offered by David Axelrod, Anthroposophist, and experienced teacher, mentor, and writer. Cost: $130, including $25 for copy of the book. For more information or to enroll, contact David at 206-729-3977 or d.axelrod@hotmail.com. Rite of Passage Journeys Announces Fantastic Summer Trips For Youth, Ages 8 - 18 Discover the wonders of Washington's lush rainforests and wilderness beaches this summer with Rite of Passage Journeys' backpacking explorations. Whether you are a fearless mountain trekker or a first-time camper, our 1-3 week programs offer an exciting and unique coming-of-age experience with a small group of new friends and fantastic mentors. Join us for a life-changing adventure, exploring both the wilderness of the outer world and the depth of the inner world. Visit RiteOfPassageJourneys.org for more information. The Red Quilt Project Starts This Weekend
Six Sundays, starting 2/9, from 6 - 9 pm, Music Room, Seattle Waldorf School A series of monthly meetings that combine quilting, storytelling and group process. You will be guided in the creation of a keepsake quilt. Honor a rite of passage. Explore the stages of a woman's life cycle and create beauty from the fabric of our lives. Brought to you by Lucianne Hackbert, PhD, grade 5 and 3 parent. For more information and to register: tendingtothesoul/red-quilt-project. Family Dances
Seattle Family Dance is hosting dances at the Phinney Neighborhood Center from 3 - 5 pm on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Click here to see more details. Questions? Contact Clare, SWS parent at clare@seattlerolfer.org.
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Classifieds
Advertisement Space Available In The Printed Program For The Middle School Musical!
To support our exciting production of Peter Pan this year, we are offering space in the printed program for members of the SWS community to place advertisements. With up to 300 pairs of eyes in the audience at each performance, this is a great opportunity for your business or organization to gain visibility, and show support for our hard-working student performers at the same time. Quarter-, half-, and full-page space is available, with very reasonable rates. Please contact Annie for further information. Deadline for submission is 2/24.
Childcare Wanted
SWS preschool family is looking for part-time child care for their infant son. Approximately 10 - 15 hours a week, potentially growing into more hours over time as mom transitions back into work. If anyone in the Waldorf community provides care or has a good reference to pass along, please contact Meg Golden at meg.golden@gmail.com.
For Sale: Cello & Violin
Both instruments were played for about 10 minutes per week for 1 year. Kennelly Keys would consign them for $800 and $600, taking 40% commission. Make an offer! Call 206-384-2240.
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Looking For Childcare? Offering Childcare?
Click here to see an online page to assist our community in exchanging this kind of information.
If you are interested in Break Care for children age 5 to grade 5, information will be posted in the Grade School News section above.
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Events at Sound Circle Center
We are so grateful to SWS for sharing SCC's offering with the parent community through the Connection. You may wonder, however, what is Sound Circle Center? Well...
Sound Circle Center is an independent, not-for-profit adult learning community. Sound Circle Center offers inspiring Waldorf teacher education programs, summer courses, and year-round workshops in professional development, leadership, parenting and Waldorf Education. The teachings of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf Education, are at the heart of our mission, and we are dedicated to the support of Waldorf Education in the Pacific Northwest and all of North America.
Many of the faculty at SWS are graduates of our program, some also teach at SCC and even some of the founding members of Sound Circle are faculty at SWS. Take a look at our website at [http://www.soundcircle.org/] and sign up for our newsletter while you are there. There are too many great things happening at SCC to list here but here are a few of the offerings that you or someone you know may enjoy. Thank you!
Open House,
Saturday, March 15, 2014, 10 am - 12 pm, Seattle Waldorf School
Interested in becoming a Waldorf teacher? Interested in more deeply knowing yourself and the world through Creative Arts and Anthroposophy? Please join the faculty, board, students and alumni of
Sound Circle Center for an overview of the Foundation Year. The Foundation Year serves as the first year of the Waldorf Teacher Training Program, it can also be taken as a stand-alone program for self-development and personal growth. For more information about our Open House, please visit our website here.
Foundation Year
September, 2014 - May 2015, Fridays, 4 pm - 9 pm and Saturdays 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Seattle Waldorf School
Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy and the Arts provides the prerequisite background for those planning to enter a Waldorf teacher education program and eventually become teachers in Waldorf schools. It is also an opportunity for those interested in discovering Rudolf Steiner's Science of the Spirit and how this path of inquiry of knowledge can guide their work in the world. Through seminars, ongoing group work, artistic activities, and weekend workshops, the Foundation Studies courses address at many levels the broad themes of human development and personal growth. We are now accepting applications for the September 2014 Foundation Year. Please visit our website at for more information or to apply.
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WATERCOLOR, AVERY, GRADE 4
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Mission
We educate our students to be free human beings who impart purpose and meaning to their lives,
who meet life with courage, and respond with initiative and creativity to the needs of the world and their fellow human beings.
  
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