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It may be summer still, but planning is already well underway for our 50th 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 12/6 as well as our Winter Fair on 12/7. In past years, attendance has been around 1500 people over the two day event. 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! A direct link to apply is in stories. ❄️

It may be summer still, but planning is already well underway for our 50th 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 12/6 as well as our Winter Fair on 12/7. In past years, attendance has been around 1500 people over the two day event. 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! A direct link to apply is in stories. ❄️

It’s a fresh new week, so we thought we would give a glimpse into our fresh classrooms all ready for the 2024-25 school 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 develop our whole selves. We look forward to all that is to come in these spaces we share together!

It’s a fresh new week, so we thought we would give a glimpse into our fresh classrooms all ready for the 2024-25 school 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 develop our whole selves. We look forward to all that is to come in these spaces we share together!

Join us for our upcoming Saturday morning session of our much loved Sweet Peas parent-tot program - registration is open! Sweet Peas is an eight week session for parents and/or caregivers and children 12 months to 2.5 years old to experience Waldorf. The warm and simple rhythm guides children and their families through activities such as bread baking, sharing songs and puppet plays, taking time for self care, and of course, play! Parents will have the opportunity to join in discussion around child development, rhythm and family life, and embark in seasonal crafting. You can learn more and register via link in stories. The fall Saturday session will begin 9/21!

Join us for our upcoming Saturday morning session of our much loved Sweet Peas parent-tot program - registration is open! Sweet Peas is an eight week session for parents and/or caregivers and children 12 months to 2.5 years old to experience Waldorf. The warm and simple rhythm guides children and their families through activities such as bread baking, sharing songs and puppet plays, taking time for self care, and of course, play! Parents will have the opportunity to join in discussion around child development, rhythm and family life, and embark in seasonal crafting. You can learn more and register via link in stories. The fall Saturday session will begin 9/21!

“Where did time go??” This was the thought that School Director Kelly Molinet read in many of our minds this morning as we watched our students return for a new school year. With all of the emotions, we opened the year with the Rose Ceremony. The Rose Ceremony is always how we begin and end our years - it is an event that marks the transition from one stage of life to another, that gives recognition of the passing seasons, that allows us to “just be” in this fleeting moment of time. It recognizes the beginning of a new journey for all of our students, with much celebration and reflection especially for our 1st, 8th, and 12th graders.

As we look forward to all that is to come as an intentional community this year, we can tell you that time will pass here meaningfully - marked by joy in learning, togetherness, curiosity, and seasons. Welcome to this new season at DWS 🌟🌹

“Where did time go??” This was the thought that School Director Kelly Molinet read in many of our minds this morning as we watched our students return for a new school year. With all of the emotions, we opened the year with the Rose Ceremony. The Rose Ceremony is always how we begin and end our years - it is an event that marks the transition from one stage of life to another, that gives recognition of the passing seasons, that allows us to “just be” in this fleeting moment of time. It recognizes the beginning of a new journey for all of our students, with much celebration and reflection especially for our 1st, 8th, and 12th graders.

As we look forward to all that is to come as an intentional community this year, we can tell you that time will pass here meaningfully - marked by joy in learning, togetherness, curiosity, and seasons. Welcome to this new season at DWS 🌟🌹

As we look forward to welcoming a new school year tomorrow with our Rose Ceremony, we thought we would give a brief highlight of the festivals that take place throughout the year for any families that are new to Waldorf education!

The Denver Waldorf School is a community that embraces the festival life. We come together to celebrate the turning of the seasons, to find joy and meaning in diverse cultural traditions, and to strengthen our connections to each other and to this world. Our festival life is a treasured part of our days together! While some cultural festivals are celebrated as a part of specific grade curriculum, other festivals take place as schoolwide events as highlighted here. Below is a brief description of these festivals- for further detail, please visit our festivals page on our website!

Rose Ceremony- The Rose Ceremony is always how we begin and end our years - it is an event that marks the transition from one stage of life to another.
Michaelmas (9/29)- Michaelmas reminds us to find our own strength and courage to overcome fears in our lives.
Halloween Journey - Our 7th graders lead our youngest students through our transformed playground and embark on a wonder-filled exploration together for the Halloween season.
Lantern Walk/Martinmas (early Nov) - As we walk in darkness with our crafted lanterns, we are reminded to shine our inner light to others as the darkness of the season grows stronger.
Winter Spiral - It is a reminder that within each of us is our own light and beauty- so that we may move forward in the darkest season ahead, radiating our gifts with one another, and contributing to make the light.
Santa Lucia (12/13) - Our 2nd graders spread the light of kindness, generosity, and hope to our school community with sweet saffron buns and singing!
Festival of Life Renewed - (continued in comments)

As we look forward to welcoming a new school year tomorrow with our Rose Ceremony, we thought we would give a brief highlight of the festivals that take place throughout the year for any families that are new to Waldorf education!

The Denver Waldorf School is a community that embraces the festival life. We come together to celebrate the turning of the seasons, to find joy and meaning in diverse cultural traditions, and to strengthen our connections to each other and to this world. Our festival life is a treasured part of our days together! While some cultural festivals are celebrated as a part of specific grade curriculum, other festivals take place as schoolwide events as highlighted here. Below is a brief description of these festivals- for further detail, please visit our festivals page on our website!

Rose Ceremony- The Rose Ceremony is always how we begin and end our years - it is an event that marks the transition from one stage of life to another.
Michaelmas (9/29)- Michaelmas reminds us to find our own strength and courage to overcome fears in our lives.
Halloween Journey - Our 7th graders lead our youngest students through our transformed playground and embark on a wonder-filled exploration together for the Halloween season.
Lantern Walk/Martinmas (early Nov) - As we walk in darkness with our crafted lanterns, we are reminded to shine our inner light to others as the darkness of the season grows stronger.
Winter Spiral - It is a reminder that within each of us is our own light and beauty- so that we may move forward in the darkest season ahead, radiating our gifts with one another, and contributing to make the light.
Santa Lucia (12/13) - Our 2nd graders spread the light of kindness, generosity, and hope to our school community with sweet saffron buns and singing!
Festival of Life Renewed - (continued in comments)

With warm enthusiasm and excitement, we welcome the new families joining our school this fall! This morning, we were grateful to enjoy a perfectly clouded sky on our playground at our New Family Breakfast with the many students and families that have chosen to join our school community. It was wonderful to see new friends connecting through play as well as parents sharing in conversation. We were reminded of the intentionality that goes into choosing our Waldorf education, and we feel fortunate that we are able to share in this journey with you all.
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Here’s to the new school year ahead, to new belongings, and to the strengthening of our growing community.

With warm enthusiasm and excitement, we welcome the new families joining our school this fall! This morning, we were grateful to enjoy a perfectly clouded sky on our playground at our New Family Breakfast with the many students and families that have chosen to join our school community. It was wonderful to see new friends connecting through play as well as parents sharing in conversation. We were reminded of the intentionality that goes into choosing our Waldorf education, and we feel fortunate that we are able to share in this journey with you all.
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Here’s to the new school year ahead, to new belongings, and to the strengthening of our growing community.

Fresh main lesson books & colored pencils - we are almost ready for a new school year! We look forward to all of the life that is to come in our classrooms- the enthusiastic raised hands, the engaged conversations, the sound of music, and the connected learning with one another. Our journey of discovery begins here. See everyone next week ✨

Fresh main lesson books & colored pencils - we are almost ready for a new school year! We look forward to all of the life that is to come in our classrooms- the enthusiastic raised hands, the engaged conversations, the sound of music, and the connected learning with one another. Our journey of discovery begins here. See everyone next week ✨

Fall sports are around the corner! Middle school and high school girls volleyball will hit the court next week along with coed cross country! What is unique about our sports program? Every athlete has a place on our teams - we welcome all to reach their highest potential, contributing to the team through enthusiasm, hard work, grace, and resilience. Join us! Online registration is now open via our website. Comment FALLSPORTS if you want a direct link🏐👟🌟

Fall sports are around the corner! Middle school and high school girls volleyball will hit the court next week along with coed cross country! What is unique about our sports program? Every athlete has a place on our teams - we welcome all to reach their highest potential, contributing to the team through enthusiasm, hard work, grace, and resilience. Join us! Online registration is now open via our website. Comment FALLSPORTS if you want a direct link🏐👟🌟

Join us for our upcoming Saturday morning session of our much loved Sweet Peas parent-tot program - registration is open! Sweet Peas is an eight week session for parents and/or caregivers and children 12 months to 2.5 years old to experience Waldorf. The warm and simple rhythm guides children and their families through activities such as bread baking, sharing songs and puppet plays, taking time for self care, and of course, play! Parents will have the opportunity to join in discussion around child development, rhythm and family life, and embark in seasonal crafting. You can learn more and register via link in stories. The fall Saturday session will begin 9/21!

Join us for our upcoming Saturday morning session of our much loved Sweet Peas parent-tot program - registration is open! Sweet Peas is an eight week session for parents and/or caregivers and children 12 months to 2.5 years old to experience Waldorf. The warm and simple rhythm guides children and their families through activities such as bread baking, sharing songs and puppet plays, taking time for self care, and of course, play! Parents will have the opportunity to join in discussion around child development, rhythm and family life, and embark in seasonal crafting. You can learn more and register via link in stories. The fall Saturday session will begin 9/21!

Meet Ms. Tezak, a new 1st - 4th grade loop teacher at DWS! She will be our 1st grade teacher starting this fall. Amy began her journey in Waldorf teaching as a long-term substitute at the Dupage Waldorf School and then found a new home at the Minnesota Waldorf School where she spent nine wonderful years serving the MWS community with passion and love. Amy then moved to Colorado where she was most recently teaching the 1st grade class at the Mountain Song Community School in Colorado Springs.

Amy is passionate about helping families and students find balance, curiosity, and joy through Waldorf methods and is a vigorous advocate for social justice, equality, and equanimity in thought and action. We couldn’t be more grateful to have her enthusiasm in our classroom.

Meet Ms. Tezak, a new 1st - 4th grade loop teacher at DWS! She will be our 1st grade teacher starting this fall. Amy began her journey in Waldorf teaching as a long-term substitute at the Dupage Waldorf School and then found a new home at the Minnesota Waldorf School where she spent nine wonderful years serving the MWS community with passion and love. Amy then moved to Colorado where she was most recently teaching the 1st grade class at the Mountain Song Community School in Colorado Springs.

Amy is passionate about helping families and students find balance, curiosity, and joy through Waldorf methods and is a vigorous advocate for social justice, equality, and equanimity in thought and action. We couldn’t be more grateful to have her enthusiasm in our classroom.

We’re having our own Olympic moment at DWS ⛸️ thanks to Olympic and World Champion figure skater Dorothy Hamill! This past weekend we were lucky enough to lace up our skates and hit the ice with Dorothy as one of our spring gala fundraiser auction experiences came to life. We are so incredibly grateful for the generosity of our community for making treasured experiences like this happen - thank you, Dorothy, for skating with us in support of our school!

We’re having our own Olympic moment at DWS ⛸️ thanks to Olympic and World Champion figure skater Dorothy Hamill! This past weekend we were lucky enough to lace up our skates and hit the ice with Dorothy as one of our spring gala fundraiser auction experiences came to life. We are so incredibly grateful for the generosity of our community for making treasured experiences like this happen - thank you, Dorothy, for skating with us in support of our school!

A glimpse into our 9th grade technical drawing class thanks to DWS rising senior Oscar! As part of our 11th grade Practicum experience, we were lucky enough to have Oscar capture what an art class looks like in our high school. Technical drawing is the art of visually communicating the construction of an object, where precision and accuracy are key. It develops both observation and visualization as students translate 3D objects into 2D plans. The elements of art, design, and practical application come to life through technical drawing! This art class is a wonderful example of how our curriculum aims to provide a holistic education that nurtures both intellectual and artistic capacities.

A glimpse into our 9th grade technical drawing class thanks to DWS rising senior Oscar! As part of our 11th grade Practicum experience, we were lucky enough to have Oscar capture what an art class looks like in our high school. Technical drawing is the art of visually communicating the construction of an object, where precision and accuracy are key. It develops both observation and visualization as students translate 3D objects into 2D plans. The elements of art, design, and practical application come to life through technical drawing! This art class is a wonderful example of how our curriculum aims to provide a holistic education that nurtures both intellectual and artistic capacities.

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