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Ostheimer Toys—Sale & Fundraiser

Ostheimer Toys are handmade, wooden toys from Germany. Many of these heirloom-quality toys are used in our Early Childhood classes. These unique, handcrafted creations are fashioned with a sense of wonder and love and encourage children to play creatively and…

Food Drive & Pantry Walk - Donations Appreciated

Da Vinci Waldorf School is partnering with the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry to provide donations to build up their offerings for the colder months. During this season of Michaelmas, we focus outward beyond ourselves to the needs of others. As part of…

2nd & 3rd Grades - Sukkot

Third grade worked as carpenters with our special guest Chris Kies to build a Sukkot for the harvest feast. The Sukkot Feast celebrates all God provided to the Israelites during their forty years of wandering through the desert. Second graders…

4th & 5th Grades - Tree Study & Class Pet

The fourth and fifth grades both enjoyed a special visit from longtime Waldorf teacher, artist, and musician Chet Celenza. Mr. Celenza, who for many years has been a Pentathlon favorite as the long-jump event leader, walked the students through the…

Wonder Garden - Magic

I CAN climb a mountain, I CAN cross a river, I AM a fawn hiding in the leaves, I AM a rabbit hiding in the grass. Being in Wonder Garden is MAGIC!