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Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able, of themselves, to impart purpose and direction to their lives. - Rudolf Steiner
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Sunday, May 19
Tag Archives: Waldorf
Congratulations to our 2009 Graduates!
(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)
Posted in 8th Grade, Festivals & Events, Images, In The Classroom
Also tagged events, graduation, image, In The Classroom, private school, Water's Edge, Wauconda
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Upcoming Events
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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Also tagged events, graduation, picnic, potluck, private school, softball, Water's Edge, Wauconda
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Picture of The Week: Sunflower Garden Graduates
(click on image to view larger) Today the Sunflower Garden Early Childhood class celebrated the students who will be going to the First Grade in the fall. Each child holds a puppet that they sewed for the puppet show they performed for their classmates and parents as part of the festivities. These students will share a [...]
Posted in 1st Grade, early childhood, Images, In The Classroom
Also tagged 1st Grade, early childhood, image, In The Classroom, kindergarten, private school, sunflower garden, Water's Edge, Wauconda
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On The Web: "The Miracle Worker"
This just in from Susan Love, a timely bit of news for our weekly web link! The Daily Herald reported on the school play, “The Miracle Worker”: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=296588 They also include three great pictures: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/image/?id=296588&image=150961&prev=neg
Posted in On The Web
Also tagged links, news, play, private school, Water's Edge, Wauconda
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Where Do The Children Play?
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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Also tagged events, play, private school, Water's Edge, Wauconda
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Sunflower Garden News: Friday May 29, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in early childhood, Festivals & Events, In The Classroom
Also tagged early childhood, In The Classroom, kindergarten, preschool, private school, sunflower garden, Water's Edge, Wauconda
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Quote of The Week
“Only as a child’s awareness and reverence for the wholeness of life are developed can his humanity to his own kind reach its full development.” ~ Rachel Carson, Edge of the Sea ~
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Upcoming Events
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 [...]
Posted in 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Festivals & Events, School News
Also tagged events, Potluck/Picnic, private school, school play, Water's Edge, Wauconda
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Picture of The Week: Student Work
Below are images of just a few of the wonderful pieces the 2nd & 3rd graders have done of different “dwellings”. The detail that some of the children went into with their work was terrific! As always, click on the image to view it in a larger version.
Posted in 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Images, In The Classroom
Also tagged 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, image, In The Classroom, Water's Edge, Wauconda
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On The Web: Box Tops Marketplace
Did You Know? Did you know that Water’s Edge School gets money from Box Tops 4 Education in more than one way? As always, your box tops can be placed in the jar marked for them in the lobby (currently by the parent mailboxes), but you can also earn more for the school by signing [...]
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Also tagged Box Tops 4 Education, links, private school, Water's Edge, Wauconda
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