January News (January 28th, 2022)

Upcoming Events

Tuesday February 8th 5:30-7pm 

Exploring WSRF Middle School Curriculum

Please join us for an evening exploring our Middle School program. Chris Mullally, a former teacher and alumni parent, will be speaking on what it means to be a middle schooler at WSRF. 

We will explore the middle school curriculum, common questions and what makes our Middle School programs truly unique in preparing students for High School and beyond. 

In person and live-streamed; RSVP here for this event or to receive a recording link.

Tuesday February 8th, 12pm-1pm 

Virtual Tutorial: Introduction to WSRF Needs Based Financial Aid

Join Larry Smith, our Business Administrator and Catherine Woolcott our Enrollment Coordinator to explore an overview of our Needs Based Financial aid process including an introduction to the process, common questions and how this can be supportive to your family. One hour Zoom event; RSVP here for this event or to receive a recording.

January has offered a wealth of experiences for our students. Whether classes are volunteering at the local food bank, cross-country skiing at Spring Gulch, or stacking firewood with the Willow Forest program, the coldest months are also some of our richest.

School News

Friday Assemblies Return!

Please join us for Friday morning assembly this coming Friday, February 4th, for a special presentation from Ms. Patti and her second grade class. We look forward to resuming this wonderful weekly event and are excited to see you on campus.

Spring Gala

As WSRF continues to grow and thrive in its 30th year, we have so much to be thankful for. We are looking for volunteers to help plan a Spring Gala, celebrating all that our school has accomplished and all that there is to come.

Interested? Contact Ms. Jacober at morgan@waldorfschoolrf.org

Bridging to the Grades & Beyond

Curious to listen to last night’s conversation with WSRF 2nd Grade Teacher & WSRF Alumni? Patti Connolly and Liesl Bellack explored topics including:

  • 1st grade readiness

  • How a place based early childhood prepares students for academic and executive functioning

  • Do we teach reading in Waldorf Education?

  • Will my student be bored if they can already read?

  • What makes this curriculum powerful and important?

  • What happens after graduation?

  • How do we find our teachers?

All this and much more. Listen now.

Liesl Bellack