Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings, who are able of themselves to impart purpose and meaning to their lives.”
– Rudolf Steiner
Welcome!
Celebrating our 30th Anniversary, the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, New York, offers a progressive curriculum, from birth to grade 12, that successfully integrates arts and academics to cultivate a genuine enthusiasm for learning.
Our unique approach to education corresponds to the various stages of human development by focusing not only on what children learn, but how they learn. Contact us for more information and see why we are the fastest growing educational movement in the world..
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is a full member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and a full member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN).
News
The results are in! Please click here for race results! The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is proud to sponsor the
1st Annual Emma Foundation 5K & Kids Fun Run
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Middle School Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is pleased to announce an opportunity for students who would be traditionally referred to as minority students to attend our school during the middle school years. The newly established Steiner Scholarship is awarded to a student for three consecutive years, allowing the recipient to complete 6th, 7th and 8th grades at the school.
The scholarship is aimed at minority students entering 6th grade, of proven academic achievement and financial need who reside within busing distance of the school. Applications must be submitted by May 30 prior to the upcoming school year. For more information on applying for the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs' Steiner Scholarship, please contact the Admissions office at the Waldorf School at 587-2224 and click here for the application. Donations towards the scholarship's endowment can be made through the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region.
NYSAIS Accreditation
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is pleased to announce that the
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) has granted us accreditation.
This is a great step for our school in its 30th year
of education.
Our next steps will be to review any recommendations
they have made with the faculty and board.
NYSAIS (a professional, educational authority) assures that the school is doing what it says it's doing and its educational program is aligned with the its stated mission and culture.
The school undergoes a thorough reflection and evaluation of all aspects of its educational program, governance structure, communications, health and safety standards and business practices, not on a one-time basis, but on a routine and on-going basis.
Through this cycle of accreditation, a school examines its strengths and challenges and uses intense self-reflection and analysis to track its achievements and identify its challenges.
An on-site team of educators examines the school and makes recommendations; through NYSAIS the school is held accountable to addressing these recommendations and making improvements.
Barefoot Book of the Week:
Since the 2008/2009 school year, the Gateway Books grant has allowed classroom teachers in grades 1-8 to purchase books for their classrooms. Now we are continuing to expand our literacy outreach, and have teamed up with Barefoot Books to offer our students beautiful books for their home libraries. Each week (each month in the summer) we will feature another title from the Barefoot collection that will support your child's Waldorf education at home. Each book you buy from Barefoot earns money for out Gateway Books program, allowing us to expand our classroom libraries year by year. Click here to go directly to the Barefoot Books website and to peruse their lovely selection of books.
The Beeman
Told from the viewpoint of a child whose Grandpa is a beekeeper, this rhyming text offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the behavior of bees, including: where they live, how honey is made, and what a beekeeper does. Children will love learning about the vital role of bees in the ecosystem, and will be delighted to find a delicious muffin recipe on the final page!
Ages 5 to 9 years
Written By: Laurie Krebs
Illustrated By: Valeria Cis
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs'
Gateway Books Program
Barnes & Noble Wishlists
If you are interested in purchasing books directly for our classroom libraries, please click on the links below to view our wish lists. You may purchase in the store or online.
WSSS Board of Directors: Heather Ward, Board President; Matt Beekman, Secretary; Rich Frank, Treasurer; Martin Cohen, Allen DiAlberto, Stephan Doyon, Richard Fron, Chris Goodness, Jennifer Hunt Dempsey, Mary Maschal, Katherine Scharff and Scott Stewart.