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Day in The Life of a Waldorf School **CANCELLED**

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Please be aware that tonight’s event, “Day in the Life of a Waldorf School,” has been cancelled. A new date has been scheduled for February 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  Please pass this information along to anyone who might have been planning to attend.

Michaelmas

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

This year’s Michaelmas celebration is this Saturday, September 26th, 2009.  Festivities are open to the public and will run from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  For those who are new to Michaelmas, here is an article prepared by Early Childhood teacher, Donna Brooks:
Michaelmas is the feast of St. Michael. St. Michael is known as the [...]

Water’s Edge Community Garage Sale

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

 
Water’s Edge Community Garage Sale
Friday, June 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, June 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
150 W. Bonner Rd., Wauconda
 Come shop at our sale and support Waldorf education.  A percentage of the profits from each vendor will be donated to support the school!
Something for Everyone!

Furniture and Housewares. 
Toys including quality wooden toys — [...]

Congratulations to our 2009 Graduates!

Friday, June 5th, 2009

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Please join all of us at Water’s Edge Waldorf School in congratulating our newest graduates.  8th-graders Nikala Purcell and Tessa Wallis-Deering received their diplomas today in a beautiful and emotional ceremony.
(Photos by Amy Howard)

Upcoming Events

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

Here are the upcoming events for our last week of this school year:
Thursday, June 4, 7 p.m., “Where Do the Children Play?” Screening at Water’s Edge. Please RSVP.  Our last screening of this thought-provoking documentary.  If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to attend.
Friday, June 5, Last Day of school, Graduation & Potluck/Picnic  The [...]

Where Do The Children Play?

Monday, June 1st, 2009

You are invited to view a PBS documentary that examines the imortance of unstructured outdoor play and the growing concern that more and more children are growing up without it.  Why is this so important?  Join us and find out.  Discussion will follow the film.  There is no cost for this event. 
Seating is limited.  Please [...]

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

The following events are coming up at Water’s Edge School:
May 30, Saturday, 4:30 p.m. 5th-8th grade class play, The Miracle Worker, Matthews Middle School, Island Lake
Monday, June 1, Fees due
Thursday, June 4, 7 p.m., Where Do the Children Play Screening at Water’s Edge. Please RSVP to 847-526-1372.
Friday, June 5, Last Day of school, Potluck/Picnic
Also, Preschool/Kindergarten class [...]