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The Denver Waldorf School Happenings - March 2021

March 26, 2021

|In k-12

|By sarah.h.box@gmail.com

The Denver Waldorf School is a k-12 independent school in Denver, Colorado

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This month, many of our elementary classes are...

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This month, many of our elementary classes are participating in our March Reading Challenge, where they track their reading with an overall class goal of minutes (many many thousands of minutes!) to strive for collectively. Please continue to cheer on your eager readers and encourage them to expand their worlds with the turn of a page!
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Pictured here, our first graders logged in some minutes well spent with their 5th grade reading buddies. It’s always heart warming to witness the special bond our first graders share with their 5th and 8th grade buddies - these relationships are treasured for years to come.

There has been a steady stream of set changes in...

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There has been a steady stream of set changes in our festival hall these past few weeks, and tonight at 6 pm, our 8th graders will take the stage for their Emerald Edition of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” They brought the book to life with their script that they produced together as a class. Join us!

We all practice theater together, with every student in each grade participating in a class play. It gives each class the chance to collaborate together, developing not only the individual skill set of the individual student, but also the overall skill set of the class. There is a home and opportunity for every student to contribute - whether it’s on the stage or behind the scenes, we all come together for the unitive art form of theater.

This is all in a block’s work (which is four...

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This is all in a block’s work (which is four weeks)! Learning is not passive in our classrooms, but rather it is alive, engaging, and deeply meaningful. Rather than traditional textbooks, students create their own main lesson books (or portfolios in high school). These compilations of their learning go beyond note taking - they are the culmination of a student’s experience of the subject. Written compositions, informative descriptions, and observations come together with individual artistic expression to process, strengthen, and bring joy to learning. Pictured here are the 11th grade portfolios from their electromagnetism block.

New this year, our middle school students spend a...

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New this year, our middle school students spend a portion of every Friday afternoon participating in mixed-grade elective classes. Recent elective offerings include ultimate frisbee, urban nature studies, creative writing, chess, and leather working. The opportunity to choose their own elective course helps develop their sense of self and gives a preview into the elective coursework of our high school. It has also been wonderful to see the new friendships emerge across the middle school grades!

3rd grade dwellings from around the world 🏡. This...

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3rd grade dwellings from around the world 🏡. This week, each student stood before their classmates, parents, and community to present the model dwelling that they researched, conceptualized, and built. There were tipis, tree houses, igloos, adobe houses, and more! They studied how the lifestyle of the people and the local environment and climate impacted homes and shelters. It is always inspiring to see their creativity come to life. As with each year in Waldorf education, the curriculum strives to meet the children and support their growth through the year’s developmental phases. And in the 3rd grade, as students begin to sense themselves as individuals, many lessons they encounter are designed to connect them deeply to the world around them - studying time, measurements, the calendar, farming, shelter building, and just ways of being in the world!

If you haven’t had a chance to take a peek at their work, feel free to stop by tomorrow (Friday) at 9:30 am!

Our 11th grade is taking the stage this week with...

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Our 11th grade is taking the stage this week with their performance of “Little Women.” Based on the cherished novel by Louisa May Alcott, “Little Women” tells the story of the four March Girls, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as they grow to adulthood in Civil War era New England. The girls endure hardships and privations, and eventually even a tragic loss, but their courage, their love for each other, and the strength of their family bond never fade. This adaptation stays very close to the original text and is especially popular with those who truly love the book. An evening with sensible Meg, headstrong Jo, quiet Beth, and lively Amy makes a wonderful and moving theatrical experience for the whole family. Join the 11th grade at 6pm tomorrow, March 6th!

50 Years of Wonder and the many more to come were...

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50 Years of Wonder and the many more to come were celebrated in full this weekend at our anniversary gala! We are incredibly thankful for our community that shares the enthusiasm for Waldorf education and this honored journey for our children. Thank you for inspiring all of the wonder!!

Many thanks to the dedicated helping volunteer hands, business sponsors including our gold level partners @twinkletogether, @photonbrothers, Kristen Deevy of World Investments, and @morgan_ashleigh_design_studio, individual donors, faculty & staff, old friends & new for coming together for this event. We are continually humbled and inspired by the giving nature of our community who contributed so generously to the tuition assistance program. We are thankful to be on this path forward together!

It’s a weekend full of festivity 🌟! Our 6th...

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It’s a weekend full of festivity 🌟! Our 6th graders had the chance to bring their weeks of practice to the dance floor at nearby @shiningmountainwaldorf with @bouldervalleywaldorfschool for their first school dance. And dance they did! It was wonderful to see them enjoying themselves as they did the swing, cha cha, waltz, foxtrot, and electric slide.
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Social dancing is part of our Waldorf curriculum not only for the benefits of movement, but also as a wonderful social outlet for the students as they navigate their middle school years. Through their practice of the steps in rhythm to various beats of the dances, they learn to not only become aware of their partner, but how to move together - developing respect for one another, confidence in movement, and a healthy appreciation of each person’s efforts to do one’s best.
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We are looking forward to continued celebration tonight at our 50 Years of Wonder Anniversary Gala (with the adults this time)!

Meet Shalee Murphy - our middle school student...

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Meet Shalee Murphy - our middle school student support specialist! This role is new as of last spring, and we are grateful to have her working with our 5th through 8th grade students. In this role, she gives extra support for anyone needing a helping hand in their writing, executive functioning, and regulation. She also works closely with our teachers to perform assessments at the beginning and end of the year. We are thrilled to have her support in providing our rich Waldorf education.

Ms. Shalee grew up as a Waldorf student herself at the Seattle Waldorf School. She graduated with a degree in psychology and studio art from St. Olaf College and previously worked at Children’s Hospital Colorado on their Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. She is so happy to be a new part of The Denver Waldorf School community!

This is what democracy looks like...DWS high...

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This is what democracy looks like...DWS high school edition! Our 10th graders embraced their roles as constitutional framers: proposing and debating amendments to the U.S. Constitution to preserve and improve our democracy. During the first block of the new year, they took a deep dive into the U.S. Constitution, critically considering its drafting in 1787 as well as the political and social movements that have spurred key amendments. Their studies culminated with a constitutional convention in which our high schoolers offered and debated their own creative democracy-enhancing amendments. As a school community, we are heartened to see our high school students become active participants in our democracy and lend their voices to the narratives that shape our country.

Will we see you this Saturday at the Denver Museum...

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Will we see you this Saturday at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for our 50th Anniversary Gala?! Today is the day to grab your tickets if you have not done so already! Unlike last year when tickets could be purchased until the night of, this year, dinner is plated and meal counts are needed. So, you must purchase your tickets ahead of time TODAY.

Get ready to start your Saturday night off at 6 pm with cocktail hour and a stroll through the Space Odyssey exhibit. Then, join us for connection and conversation with a delicious plated dinner (choice of braised short ribs, dijon salmon, or spaghetti squash stuffed portobello), an exciting round of bidding for some one-of-a-kind auction items, a dance party, an amazing dessert buffet, and more! Proceeds from the gala support our commitment to our families through our tuition adjustment program. It is sure to be a fun-filled and meaningful evening as we honor our school’s history and inspire our journey forward.

Please see Alex’s parent square message for all the last minute details! The silent auction will open tomorrow for early bidding (you don’t need to attend the gala to participate). See you Saturday 🌟!

A special thank you to our gold sponsors for their wonderful support including @twinkletogether, @photonbrothers, Kristen Deevy of World Investments, and @morgan_ashleigh_design_studio.

How wonderful it is to welcome our students and...

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How wonderful it is to welcome our students and teachers back to the classroom this week after a restful winter break! Our faculty and staff both had a productive and restorative week as they fostered collaboration and camaraderie during their in-service break. They gathered together to build healthy collegiality as they explored Enneagrams, practiced eurhythmy, and inspired connection and reflection in their work together.
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Our time as an intentional community It is truly a gift we never take for granted. To be able to connect genuinely with one another through thoughtful conversation. To build knowledge of ourselves, our communities, and the world around us. To prepare ourselves to meet life’s challenges and opportunities. And to fall in love with learning, each and every day, together.

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