Winter Festival

1 - 5:30 pm

Rain or Shine

We are prepared for the weather gathering cozily under a tent to raise our singing voices, and recommend that you dress appropriately for the cool wet weather.

Worth Mentioning Twice: As is tradition, the festival will end quietly at sunset as the 7th grade walks the advent spiral. Please join in the singing of " In the Bleak Midwinter," and celebrate this beautiful event together as a school community. This is a reverent moment, and requires each individual to encourage the calm and quiet after such a festive day. Please refrain from  conversation and the use of cell phones and other electronic devices, and collect all students and children around the spiral for this lovely closure to our evening.  

As soon as the spiral is over, the 7th grade students will lead everyone to the exits to say goodnight.  Please leave quietly, carrying the mood of the day along with you.  

Although cleanup efforts will begin after the spiral, no children are allowed back among the booths. We ask that you arrange care for little ones so that they do not lose the magic of the day.

GREENS!  This is currently what we have for the Winter Festival decorations and spiral walk. This is enough for a spiral walk but not enough for the magnificent decorations we are accustomed to viewing, please stop by your local tree farm/vendors and ask them for cuttings.

First, the 12th grade sends a hearty thank you to all of you who so generously supported their fundraiser.  They earned over $4,000 for their upcoming trip to Dornach, Switzerland to attend the International Youth Conference.  

If you ordered and have not yet picked up, your greens are awaiting you in the main office.

If you ordered an item to be delivered to a recipient you specified, then that item has already arrived at that lucky person's home or is on the way.  Those items are not here.

On Friday November 22, the day dawned gloomy and overcast, but the mood of the school was one of excited anticipation. By the time we began school that morning the sun had put in a most welcome appearance so that our Grandparents and other special friends were able to take refreshments and await the gifts that the children were eager to share. The HS Orchestra/ensemble serenaded those who were waiting to enter the hall and the children in their classrooms were awaiting with joyful anticipation their turn to present. The assembly featured an offering from each class and the selections ranged from little (Grade 1) dwarves marching along to an amazing display of balance and coordination given by the 7th Grade. This opportunity for the children and students to show what they have been learning in an artistic way is a time-honored tradition and way of giving thanks to the parents, grandparents and other special friends who make this education possible. What a fitting way to begin the Thanksgiving break! 

Pre-Kindergarten &

Kindergarten Application Deadline:

January 10, 2014

This is a friendly reminder that we have our last Early Childhood Information Meeting on Wednesday, December 11 at 7 p.m. before the January 10, 2014, application deadline for the fall of 2014.

Attendance at one Early Childhood Information Evening is mandatory for those who want to enroll their children in Pre-K or Kindergarten. It is a wonderful evening with kindergarten teachers who will share some background on Waldorf education and provide valuable information about the Early Childhood curriculum and the importance of learning through play and hands-on activities. Applications will be available at the meeting. And, there will be lots of festive homemade treats!

Simply sign up online at www.waldorfschool.com/acalendar. This is also a great opportunity to sign up for a Walk Through the Grades (next one is in January 2014) if you'd like to learn more about the school.

Please Note:  If you have already attended one Early Childhood Information meeting, you do not need to attend again. It's only mandatory once! 

Simplicity Parenting Workshop on Thursday evenings beginning January 17 through February 27 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This workshop will be held on our campus but it is extended to our community and friends. For more information click here! 

We were honored to be asked to perform at the Pretend City 

Children's Museum Gala & Auction to offer entertainment to their guests and earn the big bucks in support of their worthy cause.  A talented group of orchestra students from our high school and 8th grade kicked off the evening themed "Rock the City" with rock 'n roll pieces.  The traditional orchestra sound was complemented by our own multi-faceted students who delivered that "Rock the City" vibe with an electric guitar and the drums.  

Thank you to the Miss Wondercheck and the students for representing us so well, and to their parents for getting them there. 

To learn more about Pretend City, visit the Pretend City Website.