Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
The Holiday Market was a resounding success! Despite the wintry weather, our turnout was excellent, our spirits high, and our joy abounding. Heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who braved the elements to spend the day making…
Early childhood families gathered together on Saturday, November 14th, in the spirit of St. Martin to enjoy a story, a Lantern Walk, a bonfire, and each other's company. Thanks to our early childhood room parents, Nancy Cross, Heather Martin, and…
October 24-26, Camp Edwards, East Troy, WI Context One of the greatest aspects of Waldorf education is starting from the whole and going into the parts. As an example, Rudolf Steiner suggested that if we imagine a clock or a…
In conjunction with our Lantern Walk, our grade school students enjoyed a beautiful, magical Diwali celebration on Wednesday night. Students heard a story of Diwali. Beautiful Rangoli artwork was created near the entrance of the school. First through third grade…
Our Martinmas celebration: Children worked hard during the week, making their lanterns for this special night. Grade school children gathered for baked potatoes and cookies, then families joined in to share a reverent time of song and of carrying our…
Grant #1: Soon the unsightly garage will benefit from a Waldorf School’s Fund grant of $4600. Plans to improve the use and appearance of the space will be submitted to the township for approval. The school hopes to transform the…
Annual Coming of Age Activity, October 24-26, 2015 By Kathy Paczynski Coming of age activities and rituals are common in many cultures, but not as much in the US. At Da Vinci Waldorf School, we celebrate the child’s development at…
During their Farming classes this week, the 4th/5th grade class and the 6th/7th/8th grade class dug seven holes and planted seven dwarf apple trees! Note from Tuly Faden, our Farm & Garden teacher for grades 4-8: Anyone who would like…
Thank you to all the parents who attended, and especially to the students who shared some of their work at the Fall Grade School Assembly last week. Senora Julian began the program with an explanation of the offrendo created by…
