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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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The DWS Class of 2026 continues to impress us as they commit to colleges and prepare for the next chapter of their journeys. Together, these 18 students have earned an incredible $7,769,240 in merit scholarships for college- an average of about $430,000 per student- a remarkable reflection of years of dedication, creativity, and hard work.

The Denver Waldorf School has proudly maintained a 100% college acceptance rate, and year after year admissions offices share how excited they are to see a Waldorf application come across their desk. Our students stand out as thoughtful contributors, collaborative classmates, courageous learners, and creative problem solvers- prepared not only for college, but for meaningful and purposeful lives beyond it. We are deeply proud of the Class of 2026 and grateful to celebrate both their individual achievements and the community that helped nurture them along the way. Congratulations, seniors- you inspire all of us. We can’t wait to soak in these last few days with you back on campus this week!

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The DWS Class of 2026 continues to impress us as they commit to colleges and prepare for the next chapter of their journeys. Together, these 18 students have earned an incredible $7,769,240 in merit scholarships for college- an average of about $430,000 per student- a remarkable reflection of years of dedication, creativity, and hard work. The Denver Waldorf School has proudly maintained a 100% college acceptance rate, and year after year admissions offices share how excited they are to see a Waldorf application come across their desk. Our students stand out as thoughtful contributors, collaborative classmates, courageous learners, and creative problem solvers- prepared not only for college, but for meaningful and purposeful lives beyond it. We are deeply proud of the Class of 2026 and grateful to celebrate both their individual achievements and the community that helped nurture them along the way. Congratulations, seniors- you inspire all of us. We can’t wait to soak in these last few days with you back on campus this week!

In our 2nd grade language arts block, students don’t just learn about nouns, verbs, adjectives and sentence structure. Through stories of heroes and golden-hearted people, they also deepened their understanding of what it means to be a helper in the world. After writing about and illustrating their own personal hero, students shared their stories with classmates and even celebrated together at a special lunch with the heroes themselves.

Our hope is that the children leave this block not only with new writing skills, but also with a sense of security, connection, and trust in the goodness around them - nurturing both academic growth and emotional development together. Moreover, may they always carry the understanding that each of us can be a hero in someone else’s life!

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In our 2nd grade language arts block, students don’t just learn about nouns, verbs, adjectives and sentence structure. Through stories of heroes and golden-hearted people, they also deepened their understanding of what it means to be a helper in the world. After writing about and illustrating their own personal hero, students shared their stories with classmates and even celebrated together at a special lunch with the heroes themselves. Our hope is that the children leave this block not only with new writing skills, but also with a sense of security, connection, and trust in the goodness around them - nurturing both academic growth and emotional development together. Moreover, may they always carry the understanding that each of us can be a hero in someone else’s life!

When the rest of the high school is away, the 11th graders play.

To elevate the mood of the rainy Monday blues, the 11th graders turned their history of music class into a spontaneous jam session- rocking out to “Feeling Good” while the rest of the high school grades are away on field trips. In our Waldorf education, lessons come to life in every way imaginable- experiential learning sometimes looks like putting the books down and picking the instruments up. Today’s lesson is a good reminder that education is most memorable when students can make it their own 🎶.

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When the rest of the high school is away, the 11th graders play. To elevate the mood of the rainy Monday blues, the 11th graders turned their history of music class into a spontaneous jam session- rocking out to “Feeling Good” while the rest of the high school grades are away on field trips. In our Waldorf education, lessons come to life in every way imaginable- experiential learning sometimes looks like putting the books down and picking the instruments up. Today’s lesson is a good reminder that education is most memorable when students can make it their own 🎶.

A place where childhood is protected, and wonder is the curriculum. Introducing our Nursery Program - serving 2.5 - 4.5 year olds and opening in August 2026! This program will be located at a satellite location in University Park at the site of The Christian Community (2180 S Madison St.). There will be room to play. Room for imagination. Room for movement, song, story, and purposeful work. It will be a space to honor childhood, and a place devoted to learning about the beautiful world all around us. Enrolling now - comment NURSERY for a direct link for more information! // Pictured is our Morning Glory kindergarten classroom

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A place where childhood is protected, and wonder is the curriculum. Introducing our Nursery Program - serving 2.5 - 4.5 year olds and opening in August 2026! This program will be located at a satellite location in University Park at the site of The Christian Community (2180 S Madison St.). There will be room to play. Room for imagination. Room for movement, song, story, and purposeful work. It will be a space to honor childhood, and a place devoted to learning about the beautiful world all around us. Enrolling now - comment NURSERY for a direct link for more information! // Pictured is our Morning Glory kindergarten classroom

A peek into our annual 5th Grade Pentathlon - a day full of fun, nobility, camaraderie, and community. While our students put forth great effort in achieving results in strength and speed, more important is their display of grace and form, striving not only for their individual self or city-state but for the good of all! After an opening ceremony complete with recitation of odes to gods, song, and eurythmy, they compete in the long run, discus, sprint, wrestling, long jump, and javelin!

Each year, the 5th grade studies Greek civilization, learning about the government, history, mythology, and culture. As a culmination of their studies, each spring the students participate in a Pentathlon, which is an athletic event based on the Ancient Greek games. As with all aspects of our curriculum, the event is designed to relate directly to the students’ learning and development, bringing relevancy and enthusiasm for their studies. It is always wonderful to see all the new friendships forming and the many displays of grace throughout the day. Thanks to @shiningmountainwaldorf @bouldervalleywaldorfschool @waldorfschoolontheroaringfork @northforkschool and the Wildflower Project Group for joining the games this year!

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A peek into our annual 5th Grade Pentathlon - a day full of fun, nobility, camaraderie, and community. While our students put forth great effort in achieving results in strength and speed, more important is their display of grace and form, striving not only for their individual self or city-state but for the good of all! After an opening ceremony complete with recitation of odes to gods, song, and eurythmy, they compete in the long run, discus, sprint, wrestling, long jump, and javelin! Each year, the 5th grade studies Greek civilization, learning about the government, history, mythology, and culture. As a culmination of their studies, each spring the students participate in a Pentathlon, which is an athletic event based on the Ancient Greek games. As with all aspects of our curriculum, the event is designed to relate directly to the students’ learning and development, bringing relevancy and enthusiasm for their studies. It is always wonderful to see all the new friendships forming and the many displays of grace throughout the day. Thanks to @shiningmountainwaldorf @bouldervalleywaldorfschool @waldorfschoolontheroaringfork @northforkschool and the Wildflower Project Group for joining the games this year!

Sending music, song, and heartfelt appreciation out to all of the dear mothers in our community this Mother’s Day weekend! We count ourselves lucky to be able to journey with you and your children each and every day ❤️! This week, we were especially grateful to celebrate together with our cherished Mother’s Day Tea in our kindergarten classrooms. With delightful treats, singing of Simple Gifts, and special handmade treasures, we filled our bellies and hearts with these tiny moments that quickly became lifelong memories.

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Sending music, song, and heartfelt appreciation out to all of the dear mothers in our community this Mother’s Day weekend! We count ourselves lucky to be able to journey with you and your children each and every day ❤️! This week, we were especially grateful to celebrate together with our cherished Mother’s Day Tea in our kindergarten classrooms. With delightful treats, singing of Simple Gifts, and special handmade treasures, we filled our bellies and hearts with these tiny moments that quickly became lifelong memories.

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