Category Archives: Festivals & Events

"Art in the Waldorf School: Meeting the Developing Child" with Leo Klein

By Amy Howard | Published Friday, November 6

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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Michaelmas

By Donna Brooks | Published Thursday, September 24

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 [...]

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Helping Hands Day, 9/19/09

By Amy Howard | Published Friday, September 18

Just a reminder for all our parents – Helping Hands Day is this Saturday. Child Care will be provided for those who need it.(please bring a water bottle and snack for your child)   Work is scheduled to run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. There will be some general cleanup of the yard and garden in [...]

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Welcome Back Water's Edge!

By Amy Howard | Published Wednesday, September 9

Welcome back to all of our students, faculty, and staff.  And to all the new families that have joined us this year – welcome to our school and our community. Older students from Kathy Matlin’s class wait to welcome this year’s first grade students in the yearly Rose Ceremony. Elizabeth English (on the right) performs [...]

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Water's Edge Community Garage Sale

By Amy Howard | Published Wednesday, June 24

  Water’s Edge Community Garage Sale Friday, June 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 150 W. Bonner Rd., Wauconda  Come shop at our sale and support Waldorf education.  A percentage of the profits from each vendor will be donated to support the school! Something for Everyone! Furniture [...]

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Congratulations to our 2009 Graduates!

By Amy Howard | Published Friday, June 5

(click to view larger) Please join all of us at Water’s Edge Waldorf School in congratulating our newest graduates.  8th-graders Nikala Purcell and Tessa Wallis-Deering received their diplomas today in a beautiful and emotional ceremony. (Photos by Amy Howard)

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Upcoming Events

By Amy Howard | Published Thursday, June 4

Here are the upcoming events for our last week of this school year: Thursday, June 4, 7 p.m., “Where Do the Children Play?” Screening at Water’s Edge. Please RSVP.  Our last screening of this thought-provoking documentary.  If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to attend. Friday, June 5, Last Day of school, Graduation & [...]

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Where Do The Children Play?

By Amy Howard | Published Monday, June 1

You are invited to view a PBS documentary that examines the imortance of unstructured outdoor play and the growing concern that more and more children are growing up without it.  Why is this so important?  Join us and find out.  Discussion will follow the film.  There is no cost for this event.  Seating is limited.  [...]

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Sunflower Garden News: Friday May 29, 2009

By Donna Brooks | Published Sunday, May 31

Dear Families, Next week concludes our time together. Please make sure to double check your child’s bag and belongings going home. If you can send in a paper shopping bag on Monday or Tuesday, that will help us with our packing. There will be laundry needs and ironing projects sent home for summer cleaning. Let [...]

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Upcoming Events

By Amy Howard | Published Thursday, May 28

The following events are coming up at Water’s Edge School: May 30, Saturday, 4:30 p.m. 5th-8th grade class play, The Miracle Worker, Matthews Middle School, Island Lake Monday, June 1, Fees due Thursday, June 4, 7 p.m., Where Do the Children Play Screening at Water’s Edge. Please RSVP to 847-526-1372. Friday, June 5, Last Day of [...]

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