Why so much Movement in Waldorf Education?

Waldorf Education places an emphasis on how students can best absorb new knowledge. As a result, movement is a core curriculum element that supports students in synthesizing their learning and engaging more deeply with academic work; as research has shown, increased blood flow supports brain activity and neurological development. You’ll find all of our classes striking a balance between movement that encourages blood flow and outward energy exertion with the more grounded, inner working of academic learning. Movement is also entangled with multiple learning elements including math, language and rhythm as a way for students to more deeply engage by learning through their whole bodies.

Not to mention, movement, including jumping rope, class games, running and skipping all support fine motor skill development, coordination and spatial awareness for themselves and the world around them.

To learn more about how movement takes shapes in Waldorf Education, you can explore a short video here from fellow Waldorf School, High Mowing in New Hampshire, featuring our very own Movement Teacher, Julianna Lichatz.

Save the Date: Honey Bee Cafe

Please join us for Friday Assembly and the Honey Bee Cafe on November 5th, hosted by the 5th grade. Treats, coffee and a window into the 5th grade curriculum.

Community Donation Initiative: Join 2nd & 5th Grade in Giving the Gift of Warmth & Food

Each year, our school celebrates the story of Martinmas and the generosity of individuals to care for others in their community. (Read a full look into Martinmas on our blog here.) As we move into the winter cold, we have the opportunity to bring warmth and light to those who need it most. Please join the 2nd & 5th graders in leading two important community initiatives looking towards Martinmas and the holiday season.

2nd Grade will be leading a gently used winter coat drive in partnership with Lift-UP and 5th grade will be leading a canned food drive. Donations for both (winter coats & food) will be accepted in donation boxes in the Sun Room starting next week (October 25th) and through November 12th.

A list of suggested non-perishable food items can be found on the right hand side of the page here.

Drop-off and Pickup Reminder

A reminder to be aware of students and drivers when dropping off in the morning or picking up in the afternoon. If you need more than a few moments to drop off your child, please park in one of the parking spaces so that other drivers and the busses can pass through.

Orienteering with the 7th Grade

Orienteering has been around for a very long time. On Wednesday, the 20th, the 7th grade experienced true orienteering on the Sewell Ranch where they were warmly welcomed by Jason Sewell.

The class was split into two groups. One going to do orienteering, and the other group went to help Jason on the property. During orienteering, each person had a partner and had to find ten clues to get to the finish. The course was three miles long and took an average of one hour to complete. The previously held record was broken by Aurora Cherney and Iris Zeller, completing the course in 36 minutes. They were closely followed by Remi Brunson and Drew O'Keefe.

Reflecting upon her experience, Laia said, "Yeah, I'm traumatized by the cactus now!" (Her friends assure us that no matter how many cactuses they encountered, they kept going.)

Overall, this experience was awesome and allowed our class to go out and adventure on our own.

Laia Ogilby & Kenna Bure

Grade 7

RSVP Today: Grandparents & Grand Friends Day 2021

Virtual: Thursday, November 18th 10am-11am MST on Zoom

On Campus: Friday, November 19th 8:30am-11am MST at WSRF (Masks Required for all attendees while indoors)

RSVP Required for both events, here.

We need your help ensuring your family members are invited to this event! Please help us pass along this invitation and extend our warmest welcome to the Grandparents and Grand Friends in your family. We look forward to welcoming community members to either or both events. This is an opportunity for our students to share a window into their work at The Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork.

For those unable to attend either event, a video version with offerings from every class will be available on November 18th. Please complete the RSVP form for a direct email with this special video offering from our students.

More details on the agenda for the on campus event on November 19th will be released soon and sent directly to all RSVPs.

Community notes & offerings