May Fair (and More)
Welcome back! We hope everyone enjoyed a restful and restorative spring break. We look forward to seeing you this week at these special events:
*EIGHTH-GRADE PROJECTS PRESENTATION*Thursday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. Camden-Rockport Elementary School. Each year the students in Ashwood's graduating class take on independent projects as the culmination of their educational experience. It is an opportunity for the students to have a truly independent learning experience based on their individual interests and inspirations.
Students combine the academic, artistic, and intellectual capacities fostered by their Waldorf education to research, develop, and present a project of their choosing. The maturity and self-motivation required to accomplish such a project is a prerequisite for moving on to secondary school.
The eighth grade project requires the students to find a mentor, research the topic, complete the work and share this experience with an audience.
ALL ARE WELCOME! Parents, bring your younger children to see what they have to look forward to. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family who are curious about Waldorf education.
*CAMPUS CLEANUP*PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME: Wednesday, April 29, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
This day is always great fun for all, and even more delightful (and productive) when parents join in! All of the grade school students will be divided into mixed-age groups and sent off to tackle different jobs. It's wonderful to see our older and younger students working together, and we warmly invite you to join in!
Whether or not you're able to be here, we'd appreciate the loan of tools (metal rakes, wheelbarrows, trowels, pruning shears/hand clippers) labeled with family names.
Some of the projects will include trail trimming and maintenance, garden maintenance, mulching of playground areas, planting flowers, raking, etc. If you'd like to help,
email or phone Judith Soleil (236-8021), or simply show up!
*MAY FAIR!*Saturday, May 2, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Come one, come all! Deck yourselves in Renaissance finery (mud boots optional, but recommended) and come celebrate spring with family and friends. Enjoy the annual Maypole dance, cakewalk, open house, display of 8th-grade projects, games and activities, and two performances of a puppet play, "The Little Light Horse." New this year: Wood-fired pizza from Harvest Moon's portable oven will be available for purchase.