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Meet Our Early Childhood Teachers

Brooke Huffman, Larkspur

Pam Kauffman, Morning Glory

Krisztina Van’t Veer, Woodrose

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It’s almost here! Our Winter Fair festivities kick off this FRIDAY with UnWined, our 21+ adults only shopping experience in the Artisan Market from 6-9pm among over 60 vendors featuring unique, holistic, handmade treasures and food for everyone on your gift giving list (pictured here are just a handful!). Then, bring back the whole family on Saturday for endless festivity from 9am-3pm, including musical performances, puppet shows, children’s activities, more shopping at the Artisan Market, and craft workshops using natural materials and old fashioned creativity. A delicious variety of food options will be available in Rudolf’s Diner and from food trucks. Plenty of winter magic for all. See you there ❄️!

It’s almost here! Our Winter Fair festivities kick off this FRIDAY with UnWined, our 21+ adults only shopping experience in the Artisan Market from 6-9pm among over 60 vendors featuring unique, holistic, handmade treasures and food for everyone on your gift giving list (pictured here are just a handful!). Then, bring back the whole family on Saturday for endless festivity from 9am-3pm, including musical performances, puppet shows, children’s activities, more shopping at the Artisan Market, and craft workshops using natural materials and old fashioned creativity. A delicious variety of food options will be available in Rudolf’s Diner and from food trucks. Plenty of winter magic for all. See you there ❄️!

Our Winter Fair is almost here! We look forward to coming together as a community in celebration while also benefiting our work in Waldorf education. See you at UnWined (our adults-only shopping event of the Artisan Market) on Friday evening and then for a full day of family festivities on Saturday! Today is the last day to preorder your activity wristbands, wreaths, and trees 🌲- link in stories!

Our Winter Fair is almost here! We look forward to coming together as a community in celebration while also benefiting our work in Waldorf education. See you at UnWined (our adults-only shopping event of the Artisan Market) on Friday evening and then for a full day of family festivities on Saturday! Today is the last day to preorder your activity wristbands, wreaths, and trees 🌲- link in stories!

This past week, our 3rd graders prepared for the Thanksgiving holiday ahead by honoring the stories and wisdom of the First Peoples. During their language arts lessons, they read and illustrated their understanding of the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. This address is a prayer of gratitude for the natural world - for Mother Earth, for the waters, the fish, plants, people, and nature’s many gifts. It conveys our deep connectedness to each other and to all that surrounds us. They also heard the story of Thanksgiving told from the perspective of the Wampanoag people, learning about their way of life and their role in the first harvest of the newcomers. We hope that our young students will share these lessons with their families as we cultivate gratitude, awareness, and appreciation around the Thanksgiving table together.

This past week, our 3rd graders prepared for the Thanksgiving holiday ahead by honoring the stories and wisdom of the First Peoples. During their language arts lessons, they read and illustrated their understanding of the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. This address is a prayer of gratitude for the natural world - for Mother Earth, for the waters, the fish, plants, people, and nature’s many gifts. It conveys our deep connectedness to each other and to all that surrounds us. They also heard the story of Thanksgiving told from the perspective of the Wampanoag people, learning about their way of life and their role in the first harvest of the newcomers. We hope that our young students will share these lessons with their families as we cultivate gratitude, awareness, and appreciation around the Thanksgiving table together.

‘Tis the season for ordering your custom decorated wreaths! While you are shopping small this week, be sure to preorder a wreath and get ready to deck those doors and spread the festivity of the season. You can specify color preferences or any other customization requests at check out. Also back this year are a limited amount of Douglas fir trees 🌲! Pickup will be at the Winter Fair on 12/7. Available to our community and beyond! Link to order in stories✨

‘Tis the season for ordering your custom decorated wreaths! While you are shopping small this week, be sure to preorder a wreath and get ready to deck those doors and spread the festivity of the season. You can specify color preferences or any other customization requests at check out. Also back this year are a limited amount of Douglas fir trees 🌲! Pickup will be at the Winter Fair on 12/7. Available to our community and beyond! Link to order in stories✨

Yes, at our middle school dances, our students cha-cha, foxtrot, and twist the night away! Social dancing is a part of our Waldorf curriculum not only for the benefits of movement, but also as a wonderful social outlet as they navigate the middle school years. Through their practice, they learn how to move together with a partner - developing respect for one another, confidence in movement, and a healthy appreciation of each person’s best efforts- all the while having fun. Big thank you to The Schoolboys (a band comprised mostly of DWS alumni parents!) and to @shiningmountainwaldorf for joining us!

Yes, at our middle school dances, our students cha-cha, foxtrot, and twist the night away! Social dancing is a part of our Waldorf curriculum not only for the benefits of movement, but also as a wonderful social outlet as they navigate the middle school years. Through their practice, they learn how to move together with a partner - developing respect for one another, confidence in movement, and a healthy appreciation of each person’s best efforts- all the while having fun. Big thank you to The Schoolboys (a band comprised mostly of DWS alumni parents!) and to @shiningmountainwaldorf for joining us!

Imagine asking your high schooler, “how was school today?” and receiving an engaged response. That is the wonder of The Denver Waldorf High School. In this week’s podcast episode, Kelly Molinet (School Director) and Charlie Orphanides (Education Director) take a deep dive into what makes our high school such an engaging, unique, and fulfilling experience. High school should be challenging, not a grind. Listen to their conversation to hear how we cultivate a learning environment with depth, purposeful intensity, curiosity, and joy as our students prepare for their journeys beyond DWS. They also discuss how our high school is different than our lower school, what extracurricular life looks like, the amount of agency our students have, and more. Tune in on spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts! Direct link in stories.

Imagine asking your high schooler, “how was school today?” and receiving an engaged response. That is the wonder of The Denver Waldorf High School. In this week’s podcast episode, Kelly Molinet (School Director) and Charlie Orphanides (Education Director) take a deep dive into what makes our high school such an engaging, unique, and fulfilling experience. High school should be challenging, not a grind. Listen to their conversation to hear how we cultivate a learning environment with depth, purposeful intensity, curiosity, and joy as our students prepare for their journeys beyond DWS. They also discuss how our high school is different than our lower school, what extracurricular life looks like, the amount of agency our students have, and more. Tune in on spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts! Direct link in stories.

Our 8th graders have been working hard to compile a portfolio, showcasing their educational journey and who they are. These portfolios include examples of academic and artistic work over the last year and a half - including writing compositions, science lab work, paintings or drawings, etc. Their work very much tells a story of the heart or our Waldorf education - where their learning comes to life with depth, breadth, and experience. A portrait of who they are is captured not through standardized tests, but rather with creativity, wonder, and the development of their whole selves. If you have a chance, visit the middle school hall to admire them all!

Our 8th graders have been working hard to compile a portfolio, showcasing their educational journey and who they are. These portfolios include examples of academic and artistic work over the last year and a half - including writing compositions, science lab work, paintings or drawings, etc. Their work very much tells a story of the heart or our Waldorf education - where their learning comes to life with depth, breadth, and experience. A portrait of who they are is captured not through standardized tests, but rather with creativity, wonder, and the development of their whole selves. If you have a chance, visit the middle school hall to admire them all!

Our Winter Fair is in just three weeks! Now is the time to pre-order your customizable wreaths, trees, and activity bracelets and pickup at the Winter Fair on Dec 7th! We look forward to coming together as a community in celebration while also benefiting our work in Waldorf education. Join as at UnWined (our adults-only shopping event) on Friday evening (12/6) and then for a full day of family festivities on Saturday (12/7)! Link in stories for more info and tickets!

Our Winter Fair is in just three weeks! Now is the time to pre-order your customizable wreaths, trees, and activity bracelets and pickup at the Winter Fair on Dec 7th! We look forward to coming together as a community in celebration while also benefiting our work in Waldorf education. Join as at UnWined (our adults-only shopping event) on Friday evening (12/6) and then for a full day of family festivities on Saturday (12/7)! Link in stories for more info and tickets!

Yes, our elementary students all play an instrument. They all practice the unitive art form of theater. And today, our 4th graders will all play their string instruments in costume during their final theater performance of their class play “Kalevala!” They do it all. It is always wonderful to see the many facets of our curriculum come alive together.

Yes, our elementary students all play an instrument. They all practice the unitive art form of theater. And today, our 4th graders will all play their string instruments in costume during their final theater performance of their class play “Kalevala!” They do it all. It is always wonderful to see the many facets of our curriculum come alive together.

Meet Mr. Ochelle, a new music teacher at DWS! We are lucky to have him making music with nearly all of our students at DWS, as he teaches music for 1st through 12th grade! Moses is an experienced educator and started his career more than 15 years ago as a music teacher at the Nairobi Waldorf School. He also has been a Waldorf class teacher in the lower grades before most recently returning to a role as music teacher in Kenya.

By cultivating a warm and supportive classroom atmosphere, he aims to inspire a love for learning in his students, empowering them to become compassionate and responsible individuals who can make a positive impact on the world. We are grateful to have his talents, passion, and enthusiasm as he fills our school with the wonderful sounds of music.

Meet Mr. Ochelle, a new music teacher at DWS! We are lucky to have him making music with nearly all of our students at DWS, as he teaches music for 1st through 12th grade! Moses is an experienced educator and started his career more than 15 years ago as a music teacher at the Nairobi Waldorf School. He also has been a Waldorf class teacher in the lower grades before most recently returning to a role as music teacher in Kenya.

By cultivating a warm and supportive classroom atmosphere, he aims to inspire a love for learning in his students, empowering them to become compassionate and responsible individuals who can make a positive impact on the world. We are grateful to have his talents, passion, and enthusiasm as he fills our school with the wonderful sounds of music.

Enjoy your snow day❄️! May the children enjoy the unexpected opening for the grand possibilities of tunnel digging, sledding, hot cocoa drinking, and soaking in the magic of a winter wonderland. We look forward to coming together again on Monday. Stay warm 🌟

Enjoy your snow day❄️! May the children enjoy the unexpected opening for the grand possibilities of tunnel digging, sledding, hot cocoa drinking, and soaking in the magic of a winter wonderland. We look forward to coming together again on Monday. Stay warm 🌟

This is the reason for our lantern walks each fall. To see how our own little light shines. To be that spark of light in the world for those around us. To shine bright together, illuminating our shared goodness. Last night, our younger grades braved the cold to light the path forward with their crafted lanterns. With the snow softly falling and sweet singing voices, it was a beautiful reminder of the light within each of us and the capacity of our community!

This is the reason for our lantern walks each fall. To see how our own little light shines. To be that spark of light in the world for those around us. To shine bright together, illuminating our shared goodness. Last night, our younger grades braved the cold to light the path forward with their crafted lanterns. With the snow softly falling and sweet singing voices, it was a beautiful reminder of the light within each of us and the capacity of our community!

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