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Gear Swap

October 21, 2022 @ 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
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Join us for the DWS Winter Gear Swap

Rather than buying things brand new, extend the life of the earth’s resources by reusing and recycling items that other families are ready to pass on! Hosted by the Denver Waldorf School Parent Council, the Gear Swap is your opportunity to sort through your belongings — rain boots, ski goggles, bike helmets, and even bathing suits — to give, sell or exchange with other families. We will join together, have fun, and save our gear and outerwear of all sorts from ending up in the landfill.

Date: Friday, October 21, 2022

Time: 3:45-4:45pm

Location: DWS Playground (weather permitting)

Bring a blanket or table to display your items.

How — The Gear Swap will be Organized by Grade

  • The Swap will be organized by grade. We are hoping this will help you locate an item by size (for example, if you are looking for a size 6 ski jacket for your child, you would go to the 1st Grade sign).
  • Please bring a blanket to display your goods. If you plan on displaying items in multiple grades, please bring a blanket for each grade. You do not need to stay with your gear- feel free to socialize, meander, and shop!
  • PLEASE NOTE: Anything not swapped (any leftover items) must be taken home. At the end of the Swap or when you are leaving, please gather your blanket and any items that haven’t been chosen and take them home with you. We will follow up with suggestions for sustainable donation options.
  • There will be locations for unspecified/ adult sized items including toys, games, sporting goods, camping gear, and adult active wear and gear.

Who — EVERYONE!

  • Join us! This will be a fun, community building event to find needed, useful items in a sustainable and cost effective way! You do not need to bring any gear to join in the swapping fun!
  • Please pick up your child from school as usual and then head over to the playground and field for the Swap. Children are welcome to play and shop with their parents. Please note: staff and administration may be present but parents will be responsible for supervising their children.
  • Please do not bring swapped gear on the playground to avoid losing or breaking things.
  • We ask that parents keep track of items children have swapped so things are not lost, forgotten, or abandoned.

Why a Gear Swap is Activism

Why is a gear swap activism? Because racial justice is climate justice and climate justice is racial justice. Climate change disproportionately impacts BIPOC communities around the world — communities that generally contribute less to greenhouse gas emissions and lack the resources that wealthy, predominantly white communities have to adapt to climate change. And did you know that a majority of Goodwill donations end up in the landfill? Rather than buying things brand new, extend the life of the earth’s resources by reusing and recycling items that other families are ready to pass on. This is a great way to actively involve your children in becoming part of the conversation that climate justice and racial justice are inextricably linked. Take action and join us on Friday 10/21!

About The Denver Waldorf School Parent Council

The DWS Parent Council is a College-mandated committee which cultivates community and provides parents with access to the greater school community and governing bodies through the information and communication shared by Parent Council Representatives and the planning of class-specific and school-wide activities. Parent Council generates enthusiastic parent participation in the life of the school by creating opportunities for parents to enrich their own lives.

Sign Up to Help Set Up

If you would like to be a part of of the Gear Swap by helping to set up, help people find things, or clean up at the end, please sign up on the Sign Up Genius below. Thank you!

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What to Bring

Please bring a basket or canvas bag to collect your goods while shopping!

  • Halloween costumes
  • Outerwear of any sort (ski pants, rain jacket, coats)
  • Long underwear
  • Boots- ski, snow, rain, hiking, etc.
  • Water shoes
  • Googles- ski and swim
  • Helmets- bike or snow
  • Athletic gear- shin guards, cleats, football pads
  • Swimsuits
  • Wetsuits
  • Skis
  • Snowboards
  • Scooters, bikes, trikes
  • Rollerblades, roller skates, skateboards
  • Booster seats/ car seats
  • Strollers
  • Camping gear- sleeping pads, stoves, tents, lanterns
  • Sports equipment- tennis rackets, golf clubs, lacrosse sticks, balls
  • Board games

What NOT to Bring

  • Non-active wear: t-shirts, jeans, dresses, leggings, shorts, skirts, non-athletic shoes
  • NO plastic toys such as legos, Barbie, Playmobile, video games, handheld devices
  • Anything broken, stained, ripped, or missing pieces/ parts

Details

  • Date: October 21, 2022
  • Time:
    3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
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Planning is well underway for our 52nd Annual Denver Waldorf School Winter Fair! We are calling all makers, creators, and crafters come join us as a vendor at the Artisan Market! We would love for you to share your artistry and handcrafted items with our community during our adults-only shopping event “UnWined” on the evening of 12/4 as well as our Winter Fair on 12/5. Our artisan market is full of talented artisans and makers of unique holiday gifts and handcrafted items - we’d love for you to be a part of it all! ❄️
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And for our DWS staff, parents of current students, and alumni - did you know there is a special exhibitor rate? It’s just $35 to join (and no application fee). And students are free 😊.

Comment “Merchant” for a direct link to apply!

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Planning is well underway for our 52nd Annual Denver Waldorf School Winter Fair! We are calling all makers, creators, and crafters come join us as a vendor at the Artisan Market! We would love for you to share your artistry and handcrafted items with our community during our adults-only shopping event “UnWined” on the evening of 12/4 as well as our Winter Fair on 12/5. Our artisan market is full of talented artisans and makers of unique holiday gifts and handcrafted items - we’d love for you to be a part of it all! ❄️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And for our DWS staff, parents of current students, and alumni - did you know there is a special exhibitor rate? It’s just $35 to join (and no application fee). And students are free 😊. Comment “Merchant” for a direct link to apply!

Yesterday, our 7th and 8th graders adventured into the foothills for a lesson from the trees at the Genesee Challenge Course.

With a harness, some ropes, and plenty of enthusiastic encouragement from their classmates, they each discovered new boundaries within themselves. The heart-pounding moments and “I’m scared!”s were very much present, but so were many moments of bravery that followed.

It was wonderful to witness their growth, courage, and teamwork emerge throughout the course as they cheered on one another, pushed past their comfort zones, and enjoyed the beautiful day under the open sky.

We’re grateful for these experiences that stay with us long after the lesson comes to an end!

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Yesterday, our 7th and 8th graders adventured into the foothills for a lesson from the trees at the Genesee Challenge Course. With a harness, some ropes, and plenty of enthusiastic encouragement from their classmates, they each discovered new boundaries within themselves. The heart-pounding moments and “I’m scared!”s were very much present, but so were many moments of bravery that followed. It was wonderful to witness their growth, courage, and teamwork emerge throughout the course as they cheered on one another, pushed past their comfort zones, and enjoyed the beautiful day under the open sky. We’re grateful for these experiences that stay with us long after the lesson comes to an end!

There is a growing call to increase time for learning not in the classroom- but on the playground at recess! Research continues to highlight the link between recess and stronger academic performance, and communities and lawmakers across the country are taking notice - advocating for more recess time for unstructured play during the school day.

This has always been a priority in our Waldorf education - and so our students have two recesses! In addition to starting our mornings under the open skies with a jump rope or lap around the field, our elementary and middle school students all heed that call for time outside TWICE a day (in every season, and all kinds of weather).

Free play in the outdoors is a breath out for our students after taking in an academic lesson - giving room for movement to keep our students engaged and ready to learn. We are always grateful to be able to soak in the many benefits that nature provides for social, emotional, physical, and academic development.

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There is a growing call to increase time for learning not in the classroom- but on the playground at recess! Research continues to highlight the link between recess and stronger academic performance, and communities and lawmakers across the country are taking notice - advocating for more recess time for unstructured play during the school day. This has always been a priority in our Waldorf education - and so our students have two recesses! In addition to starting our mornings under the open skies with a jump rope or lap around the field, our elementary and middle school students all heed that call for time outside TWICE a day (in every season, and all kinds of weather). Free play in the outdoors is a breath out for our students after taking in an academic lesson - giving room for movement to keep our students engaged and ready to learn. We are always grateful to be able to soak in the many benefits that nature provides for social, emotional, physical, and academic development.

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, with tradition, reflection, and new beginnings in our 3rd grade. 

In our Waldorf elementary program, each grade explores a unique literary theme as a foundation for language arts. For 3rd grade, the journey through ancient Hebrew stories inspires integrated lessons in culture, music, and community. This celebration of Rosh Hashanah is more than a classroom activity, it’s a lesson that weaves in global consciousness and a respect for the diverse traditions that shape our world.

Ms. Tezak’s 3rd grade class invited families to celebrate together, welcoming the new year with the sound of the shofar, or ram’s horn. We went around the circle and spoke about what we’re grateful for. We broke round challah, whose endless circle symbolizes the turning of the seasons and the seamless transition from one year to the next. We shared apples and honey for a sweet new year, and pomegranate seeds to represent the many blessings and mitzvahs- good deeds- we hope to bring into the year ahead.

L’Shanah Tovah!

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Celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, with tradition, reflection, and new beginnings in our 3rd grade.  In our Waldorf elementary program, each grade explores a unique literary theme as a foundation for language arts. For 3rd grade, the journey through ancient Hebrew stories inspires integrated lessons in culture, music, and community. This celebration of Rosh Hashanah is more than a classroom activity, it’s a lesson that weaves in global consciousness and a respect for the diverse traditions that shape our world. Ms. Tezak’s 3rd grade class invited families to celebrate together, welcoming the new year with the sound of the shofar, or ram’s horn. We went around the circle and spoke about what we’re grateful for. We broke round challah, whose endless circle symbolizes the turning of the seasons and the seamless transition from one year to the next. We shared apples and honey for a sweet new year, and pomegranate seeds to represent the many blessings and mitzvahs- good deeds- we hope to bring into the year ahead. L’Shanah Tovah!

Place value coming to life for our 2nd graders! In our Waldorf classroom, we weave together stories, art, and hands-on learning to give the children many creative pathways into their learning.

For a lesson in math, this means that the lesson is much more than memorization - it instead involves a variety of approaches that incorporate visual and kinesthetic representations of the concept. The students see, touch, and experience the concepts in a tangible way, making for a meaningful lesson. With these diverse experiences, their learning comes to life with deep understanding and enthusiasm!

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Place value coming to life for our 2nd graders! In our Waldorf classroom, we weave together stories, art, and hands-on learning to give the children many creative pathways into their learning. For a lesson in math, this means that the lesson is much more than memorization - it instead involves a variety of approaches that incorporate visual and kinesthetic representations of the concept. The students see, touch, and experience the concepts in a tangible way, making for a meaningful lesson. With these diverse experiences, their learning comes to life with deep understanding and enthusiasm!

Plein air painting (painting outdoors) with our seniors 🌳. Practicing the arts is just one way that we strengthen our ability to recognize the beauty of nature and to appreciate our environment. And leaving the four walls of our classrooms behind for the open air and surrounding trees certainly engages all senses as we observe the world around us!

If you ask them, I think they would agree that it’s a wonderful way to begin the high school day - immersed in nature, creativity, and thoughtful observation.

And plein air painting is just one part of our rich arts curriculum - there are more than 40 art classes integrated into our high school curriculum, spanning fine, visual, performing, and industrial arts. The result is that our students become strong, curious thinkers who are equally at home in the world of academic scholarship as they are in artistic and creative expression. 🌿

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Plein air painting (painting outdoors) with our seniors 🌳. Practicing the arts is just one way that we strengthen our ability to recognize the beauty of nature and to appreciate our environment. And leaving the four walls of our classrooms behind for the open air and surrounding trees certainly engages all senses as we observe the world around us! If you ask them, I think they would agree that it’s a wonderful way to begin the high school day - immersed in nature, creativity, and thoughtful observation. And plein air painting is just one part of our rich arts curriculum - there are more than 40 art classes integrated into our high school curriculum, spanning fine, visual, performing, and industrial arts. The result is that our students become strong, curious thinkers who are equally at home in the world of academic scholarship as they are in artistic and creative expression. 🌿

Take a peek into our new nursery program - this is our Marigold Garden! Located just east of our main campus, Marigold Garden provides a warm, homelike environment for children ages 2 1/2 - 4 1/2. Our days are guided by a gentle rhythm that includes ample outdoor time in our freshly mulched play yard, songs and circle games, nutritious snacks, and festive fun. It is a place where childhood is honored, and each child is nurtured in who they are becoming.

Comment Marigold Garden to learn more about our Early Childhood Program!

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Take a peek into our new nursery program - this is our Marigold Garden! Located just east of our main campus, Marigold Garden provides a warm, homelike environment for children ages 2 1/2 - 4 1/2. Our days are guided by a gentle rhythm that includes ample outdoor time in our freshly mulched play yard, songs and circle games, nutritious snacks, and festive fun. It is a place where childhood is honored, and each child is nurtured in who they are becoming. Comment Marigold Garden to learn more about our Early Childhood Program!

As always in the beginning of a new school year, it is beautiful to see the new friendships and connections blossoming all around us. One of the unique gifts of being a K-12 school are the opportunities for our young students to get to know our older students!

A treasured Waldorf tradition is the pairing of a first grader with an eighth grade buddy. And as we met together to share a potluck on the playground and meet for the first time, we were reminded just how special these connections can be.

Throughout the year, these buddies will meet regularly to play, share conversation, and celebrate the seasons as they grow together in confidence and community!

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As always in the beginning of a new school year, it is beautiful to see the new friendships and connections blossoming all around us. One of the unique gifts of being a K-12 school are the opportunities for our young students to get to know our older students! A treasured Waldorf tradition is the pairing of a first grader with an eighth grade buddy. And as we met together to share a potluck on the playground and meet for the first time, we were reminded just how special these connections can be. Throughout the year, these buddies will meet regularly to play, share conversation, and celebrate the seasons as they grow together in confidence and community!

It’s the first week of school, so we thought we would give a glimpse into our classrooms all ready for the 2026-27 school year. With the new addition of our Marigold Garden Nursery, ceramics studio, freshly lazured hallway, and more - there has been much work of our hearts and hands over the summer in preparation for this beginning of year!

As you wander our hallways, we hope you are washed over by the warmth and welcoming nature of our classrooms. The beauty is not just meant to please the eye. The beauty is meant to be an invitation - to wonder, to be curious, to imagine, to create, to appreciate. To inspire and to engage. To feel that sense of belonging. We look forward to all that is to come in these spaces as we work to develop the capacities within us to meet the world with courage, creativity, and compassion.

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It’s the first week of school, so we thought we would give a glimpse into our classrooms all ready for the 2026-27 school year. With the new addition of our Marigold Garden Nursery, ceramics studio, freshly lazured hallway, and more - there has been much work of our hearts and hands over the summer in preparation for this beginning of year! As you wander our hallways, we hope you are washed over by the warmth and welcoming nature of our classrooms. The beauty is not just meant to please the eye. The beauty is meant to be an invitation - to wonder, to be curious, to imagine, to create, to appreciate. To inspire and to engage. To feel that sense of belonging. We look forward to all that is to come in these spaces as we work to develop the capacities within us to meet the world with courage, creativity, and compassion.

Today, we welcomed a new school year. As we do every year, we began with our Rose Ceremony - an event that marks the transition from one stage of life to another.

For our first graders, it is a moment of deep change: releasing a parent’s hand and taking the hand of an eighth grade buddy, then receiving a rose from our seniors. For all of us, it is a moment to pause, to just be, and to honor the fleeting beauty of where we are right now.

The Rose Ceremony recognizes a new beginning for every student this year, but with special meaning for our first, eighth, and twelfth graders - who are standing at the bridge of a fresh chapter.

And so, as we look ahead to all that this year will hold, we can tell you that time will pass here meaningfully - marked by joy in learning, togetherness, curiosity, and seasons. We are grateful to be able to be a part of this deeply rich educational journey with our students. To be able to not only see, hear, and feel - but to know with heart. Welcome to this new season at DWS. 🌹

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Today, we welcomed a new school year. As we do every year, we began with our Rose Ceremony - an event that marks the transition from one stage of life to another. For our first graders, it is a moment of deep change: releasing a parent’s hand and taking the hand of an eighth grade buddy, then receiving a rose from our seniors. For all of us, it is a moment to pause, to just be, and to honor the fleeting beauty of where we are right now. The Rose Ceremony recognizes a new beginning for every student this year, but with special meaning for our first, eighth, and twelfth graders - who are standing at the bridge of a fresh chapter. And so, as we look ahead to all that this year will hold, we can tell you that time will pass here meaningfully - marked by joy in learning, togetherness, curiosity, and seasons. We are grateful to be able to be a part of this deeply rich educational journey with our students. To be able to not only see, hear, and feel - but to know with heart. Welcome to this new season at DWS. 🌹

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