February 11th, 2024
This is a preview of our bulletin for the week of February 11th, 2024
Putting the fun in first projects
For the 4th Grade's 1st project, Mr. Whitney concentrated on teaching them how to create a wooden egg and stand. The students worked with a whittling knife to carve the top of their egg. The class focused on creating not only a convex shape, but a form that resembled their unique mental image of an egg and what it looks like. Their next step in the process was using a rasp, and while creating the bottom section of their egg, they seperated it from what would become the egg's stand. Lastly, the students focused on symmetry while making a smooth surface of both the egg and stand it would rest on.
Hello There February!
February 15th - 6:00-8:00pm - Teachers Vs Parents Basketball Game - Gavin Park, Blue Gymnasium, sign-up required
February 19th-23rd - Mid Winter Break - Returning to class February 26th
February 27th - 9:15am - Windows Into Waldorf
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER!!
Transportation Requests: Reminder to contact your public school district prior to the April 1,2024 deadline for 2024-2025 school year.
Special Education Service Requests: Requests for special education services must be submitted by June 1, 2024 for 2024-2025 school year.
Save the Date
March 16th - 10:00am - Forest Walk, led by Becca Franco
March 20th - 6:30pm - Doun Doun Dance - Lower School
March 26th - 9:15am - Windows Into Waldorf
We had such a great turnout at the Forest this past weekend for our open house/ forest walk! There was still a bit of snow and cold nip in the air, but the sun was shining and we loved being outside in the woods (as you can see from these pictures.) If you weren't able to make it and have any questions on enrollment please reach out to admissions@waldorfsaratoga.org. We hope you can attend the next forest walk happening on Saturday, March 16th from 10:00am - 11:00am.
Our 2024 Summer Enrichment Program is filling up fast! Follow the link below to find out more information on the program and to register.
https://www.waldorfsaratoga.org/summer-enrichment-program
EXCITING NEWS !!
“The WSSS Ninja & Parkour Club is back! After the winter vacation, students in grades 3-7 will have the chance to go to the Saratoga Ninja Lab to learn the ins and outs of traversing a giant obstacle course during this after school club. Instructors at the gym will supervise and teach the students techniques for conquering the obstacles. Bus transportation is provided to and from the gym. Contact Mr. Stewart to sign up before the registration deadline on Friday, February 23!”
Check out: https://www.waldorfsaratoga.org/movement to register and for more information on our movement department.
Grades 3 and 4 performed their play ' Three Stories From Chelm' for faculty and students during 1st period on Friday, and then for parents later that evening. We were all delighted with the energy they lent to the production.
February 10th begins a 15-day festival celebrating the Lunar New Year/Year Of The Dragon in some parts of the world. Grade 4 students had fun making their own colorful dragons, then took them through the school halls to share with us. They spoke about different ways they'll be celebrating this Chinese holiday with family and friends.
One of our 1st grade students proudly shows of the duck she made in Miss Emily’s Handwork class.
Middle school students decided to compose their own music for our Spring Assembly. Here, you can see how the front office was treated to a practice session with Miss Hindson. The budding violinists are still pondering a name for their original song while taking time to polish the tune.
The 6th grade has been taking a quick tour of the world during their geography block by taking time to draw a map of each continent. The maps have focused on natural features, like rivers and mountains, natural resources, like copper and lithium, and agricultural resources, including many fruits, grains, and animals. Looking at all the continents, students have found there are many similarities, but also special differences which make each unique.
For Current Families: Continuous Enrollment Withdrawal Deadline
Beginning with the 2023-2024 current school year, all contracts signed are for continuous enrollment. Students are considered enrolled until the admissions office is notified otherwise of intended withdrawal. For current families, Please be sure to email admissions@waldorfsaratoga.org by the following dates to notify the school if your student will NOT be continuing next year:
-Early childhood: February 1st
-Lower school grades 1-8: March 1st
If you have questions please contact the business office at finance@waldorfsaratoga.org or 518-584-7682
Prospective Families: Open enrollment begins February 1st!
Please be sure to contact admissions@waldorfsaratoga.org or call 518-587-2224 to ensure your spot in our early childhood or grades classes. Please visit our website at www.waldorfsaratoga.org for additional information.
To mark the transition in their studies from Ancient Egypt to Ancient Greece, Class Five drew these lovely pastel renditions of architectural ruins from each location: the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza and the Athenian Parthenon. They are learning how to use dry pastel chalks with a similar approach to that of watercolor- soft, fluid, and layered.
Make it stand out
"You think winter will never end, and then, when you don't expect it, when you have almost forgotten it, warmth comes and a different light."
~~Wendell Berry~~
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