Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
The Brilliant Parenting Discussion Group will meet at Water’s Edge Waldorf School, 150 W. Bonner Road at 7:00 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month to discuss a variety of topics of interest to parents who take a mindful approach to the choices they make in raising their children. The group is open to [...]
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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.
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Monday, January 4th, 2010
Great article about a study about the ages children learn to read and whether or not late readers showed any disadvantages later on:
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/research-finds-no-advantage-learning-read-age-five/5/33888
Thanks to Donna Brooks for forwarding this along. Comments on the article are welcome!
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
Saturday Parent Morning with Leo Klein “Art in the Waldorf School: Meeting the Developing Child.” 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. All parents should plan to attend. Limited childcare will be offered for a fee by some of our older students and graduates, but we encourage you to make your own childcare arrangements if you can. If [...]
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Water’s Edge School has been entered in the America’s Favorite Schools Contest sponsored by Care2.com and GreatSchools.net! Please go add your vote now and help us try to win $20,000 for the school:
http://www.care2.com/schoolcontest/1706718?refer=17494.02.1256047008.102874
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Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Parents, check your school mailboxes for your information on this terrific fundraiser!
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Water’s Edge is starting a new fundraising drive. We are excited to offer Equal Exchange: organic, fairly traded coffees, teas, chocolates, and healthy snacks!
Help us raise money to support our school programs. Our school earns 40% of each Equal Exchange sale!
This easy and delicious [...]
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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 [...]
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