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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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Cheering on our high school basketball teams today as they hit the court in the Prairie School basketball tournament 🏀! The girls team will be playing at 2pm against Union Colony Prep and the boys team will be playing Lone Star in the championship game at 6:30pm! You can catch both games on the Prairie School YouTube channel. Go Spartans 💫!

Cheering on our high school basketball teams today as they hit the court in the Prairie School basketball tournament 🏀! The girls team will be playing at 2pm against Union Colony Prep and the boys team will be playing Lone Star in the championship game at 6:30pm! You can catch both games on the Prairie School YouTube channel. Go Spartans 💫!

“It is the Glad Season. Thunder ebbs to silence and lightning sleeps quietly in the corner. Flood waters recede into memory. Snow becomes a yielding cushion to aid us As we make our way to higher ground.
Hope is born again in the faces of children It rides on the shoulders of our aged as they walk into their sunsets. Hope spreads around the earth. Brightening all things…” - excerpt from the poem “Amazing Peace” by Maya Angelou.
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This is the poem that our 5th graders listened to as they walked the Winter Spiral. Walking the Winter Spiral is a Waldorf tradition that is celebrated as the days grow their darkest. Each class walks the Winter Spiral together, with the children taking turns to quietly carry an unlit candlelight along a spiral evergreen pathway leading to a single lit candle at its center. As each candlelight is illuminated, it is brought outward and placed along the spiral- expanding the light and shining brightly together for those that follow. It is a reminder that within each of us is our own light and beauty- may we move forward in this darkest season ahead, radiating our gifts with one another, and contributing to make the light and “hope that spreads around the earth.” 🌟
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“It is the Glad Season. Thunder ebbs to silence and lightning sleeps quietly in the corner. Flood waters recede into memory. Snow becomes a yielding cushion to aid us As we make our way to higher ground.
Hope is born again in the faces of children It rides on the shoulders of our aged as they walk into their sunsets. Hope spreads around the earth. Brightening all things…” - excerpt from the poem “Amazing Peace” by Maya Angelou.
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This is the poem that our 5th graders listened to as they walked the Winter Spiral. Walking the Winter Spiral is a Waldorf tradition that is celebrated as the days grow their darkest. Each class walks the Winter Spiral together, with the children taking turns to quietly carry an unlit candlelight along a spiral evergreen pathway leading to a single lit candle at its center. As each candlelight is illuminated, it is brought outward and placed along the spiral- expanding the light and shining brightly together for those that follow. It is a reminder that within each of us is our own light and beauty- may we move forward in this darkest season ahead, radiating our gifts with one another, and contributing to make the light and “hope that spreads around the earth.” 🌟
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In a recent New York Times article by Adam Grant, the power of “looping” was discussed as a key educational component in being able to unlock hidden potential in each student. In Waldorf education, this is something we have always understood and implemented - our students stay with the same main lesson teacher for multiple years through two loops- one teacher is with our students for main lesson from grades 1 through 4, and then the next loop follows from grades 5 through 8.

In our most recent podcast episode, School Director Kelly Molinet and Education Director Charlie Orphanides discuss the value of these deep, connected relationships with our teachers, and how they benefit our students in receiving a social education- an education where they learn not just content, but a way of being in the world. Tune into our podcast for the whole conversation💫

In a recent New York Times article by Adam Grant, the power of “looping” was discussed as a key educational component in being able to unlock hidden potential in each student. In Waldorf education, this is something we have always understood and implemented - our students stay with the same main lesson teacher for multiple years through two loops- one teacher is with our students for main lesson from grades 1 through 4, and then the next loop follows from grades 5 through 8.

In our most recent podcast episode, School Director Kelly Molinet and Education Director Charlie Orphanides discuss the value of these deep, connected relationships with our teachers, and how they benefit our students in receiving a social education- an education where they learn not just content, but a way of being in the world. Tune into our podcast for the whole conversation💫

Today is the day – Colorado Gives Day! We’ve seen an outpouring of love from our community these last few weeks in this year’s campaign for our Annual Fund. We’ve received over $203,000 in gifts this fall and have heard from so many in our community on why they believe in what we do at our school. As we continue to share stories from our community, today we are grateful to share these words from DWS co-founder Ina Jaehnig:
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"People should believe in The Denver Waldorf School because we strive for balance and we need today’s students to be more than knowledgeable and smart. Students explore a great deal of subjects here, but more importantly they learn to seek a healthy amount of expression in the arts and in movement in addition to satisfying their intellectual curiosities. Our graduates become engineers, start their own businesses, and find new ways to make incredible positive contributions to the world each year. Because we give our students so many opportunities to investigate the world and themselves, they find value and purpose in their choices for their lives – as well as the other people in their lives. They find belonging in all of these opportunities and connections."
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There is so much to believe in for our children and for this Waldorf education. Today, we invite you to give to our Annual Fund in support of all that we do at DWS! Thank you for standing with us.

Today is the day – Colorado Gives Day! We’ve seen an outpouring of love from our community these last few weeks in this year’s campaign for our Annual Fund. We’ve received over $203,000 in gifts this fall and have heard from so many in our community on why they believe in what we do at our school. As we continue to share stories from our community, today we are grateful to share these words from DWS co-founder Ina Jaehnig:
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"People should believe in The Denver Waldorf School because we strive for balance and we need today’s students to be more than knowledgeable and smart. Students explore a great deal of subjects here, but more importantly they learn to seek a healthy amount of expression in the arts and in movement in addition to satisfying their intellectual curiosities. Our graduates become engineers, start their own businesses, and find new ways to make incredible positive contributions to the world each year. Because we give our students so many opportunities to investigate the world and themselves, they find value and purpose in their choices for their lives – as well as the other people in their lives. They find belonging in all of these opportunities and connections."
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There is so much to believe in for our children and for this Waldorf education. Today, we invite you to give to our Annual Fund in support of all that we do at DWS! Thank you for standing with us.

"I want my children to have the strength to face all challenges in both creative and peaceful ways. Our world is rapidly changing and also becoming increasingly complex. I hope my children can navigate whatever life brings them, on not only an intellectual level, but an emotional level through flexibility in mind and spirit – which is another value we instill in our students. Ultimately, we want all our students to be of service to their fellow human beings and the world. And for my children specifically, I truthfully hope they become warriors for social justice and the planet. Our work is to help our students become the people that they desire to be. If you speak to our graduates and look at what they are doing in the world, the proof is there for you to believe in what we do at The Denver Waldorf School." - Education Director and DWS parent Charlie Orphanides.
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This year, our Annual Fund campaign is about belief. It`s about reflecting on the dreams for our children and for this unique journey that is Waldorf education. It`s about carrying hope for what our children will bring to this world we share. Many thanks to Charlie for sharing his strong belief in DWS. With Colorado Gives Day fast approaching tomorrow 12/5, we humbly ask you to show your belief through support to our Annual Fund. You can donate directly via link in stories. Thank you for all that you do for our community 💫!

"I want my children to have the strength to face all challenges in both creative and peaceful ways. Our world is rapidly changing and also becoming increasingly complex. I hope my children can navigate whatever life brings them, on not only an intellectual level, but an emotional level through flexibility in mind and spirit – which is another value we instill in our students. Ultimately, we want all our students to be of service to their fellow human beings and the world. And for my children specifically, I truthfully hope they become warriors for social justice and the planet. Our work is to help our students become the people that they desire to be. If you speak to our graduates and look at what they are doing in the world, the proof is there for you to believe in what we do at The Denver Waldorf School." - Education Director and DWS parent Charlie Orphanides.
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This year, our Annual Fund campaign is about belief. It's about reflecting on the dreams for our children and for this unique journey that is Waldorf education. It's about carrying hope for what our children will bring to this world we share. Many thanks to Charlie for sharing his strong belief in DWS. With Colorado Gives Day fast approaching tomorrow 12/5, we humbly ask you to show your belief through support to our Annual Fund. You can donate directly via link in stories. Thank you for all that you do for our community 💫!

A wonderfully magical Winter Fair weekend❄️! What a gift it was to be able to celebrate the season together - to see old friends and new as well as children young and grown all enjoying the festivities was certainly the most heart-warming way to start our December. We are incredibly grateful for all of our parent volunteers, grandparent volunteers, students, faculty & staff, vendors, and participants for the many hours of hard work that went into this weekend. You are the magic makers and joy creators - thank you for bringing to life the light of this season for the children, families, and all! We count ourselves lucky to be in community with you. 💫

A wonderfully magical Winter Fair weekend❄️! What a gift it was to be able to celebrate the season together - to see old friends and new as well as children young and grown all enjoying the festivities was certainly the most heart-warming way to start our December. We are incredibly grateful for all of our parent volunteers, grandparent volunteers, students, faculty & staff, vendors, and participants for the many hours of hard work that went into this weekend. You are the magic makers and joy creators - thank you for bringing to life the light of this season for the children, families, and all! We count ourselves lucky to be in community with you. 💫

It’s that time of year where we are able to stand together, invest in our community and our mission, and show our belief in DWS. As a non-profit, independent school, DWS humbly asks for support each year toward our Annual Fund, and we are looking for 100% participation in our end of year campaign. 100% participation matters because, when we seek funding from foundations, they often ask what percentage of our community gives. Most of our scholarship funding comes from private foundations and these scholarships are a fundamental part of our commitment to a diverse student body. The Annual Fund revenue is also how we balance the operating budget while awarding $1,000,000 in tuition assistance.
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Want to know what’s in our operating budget? $1mil in TA, salary raises for our dedicated faculty, the addition of new faculty in student support so we can maintain our rich academics in an inclusive environment, professional development, DEI work, more technology for our middle and high schoolers, just to name a few - this is in addition of course to all the watercolor paper, beeswax, and wool 😉.
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Our goal for this year’s Annual Fund campaign is $300,000. Thanks to several generous lead-off donors, we are already at $160,000 👏❤️! Remember that all unrestricted gifts $1,000 and more to DWS from Colorado donors may be eligible for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit, allowing up to 50% of your gift returned to you as a tax credit. Are you ready to stand with us and donate? You can give directly via link in stories! Thank you for your support, this year and every year! Together, we journey forward ⭐️.

It’s that time of year where we are able to stand together, invest in our community and our mission, and show our belief in DWS. As a non-profit, independent school, DWS humbly asks for support each year toward our Annual Fund, and we are looking for 100% participation in our end of year campaign. 100% participation matters because, when we seek funding from foundations, they often ask what percentage of our community gives. Most of our scholarship funding comes from private foundations and these scholarships are a fundamental part of our commitment to a diverse student body. The Annual Fund revenue is also how we balance the operating budget while awarding $1,000,000 in tuition assistance.
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Want to know what’s in our operating budget? $1mil in TA, salary raises for our dedicated faculty, the addition of new faculty in student support so we can maintain our rich academics in an inclusive environment, professional development, DEI work, more technology for our middle and high schoolers, just to name a few - this is in addition of course to all the watercolor paper, beeswax, and wool 😉.
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Our goal for this year’s Annual Fund campaign is $300,000. Thanks to several generous lead-off donors, we are already at $160,000 👏❤️! Remember that all unrestricted gifts $1,000 and more to DWS from Colorado donors may be eligible for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit, allowing up to 50% of your gift returned to you as a tax credit. Are you ready to stand with us and donate? You can give directly via link in stories! Thank you for your support, this year and every year! Together, we journey forward ⭐️.

It’s finally here! Our Winter Fair festivities kick off TONIGHT with UnWined, our 21+ adults only shopping experience in the Artisan Market from 6-9pm among nearly 50 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 finally here! Our Winter Fair festivities kick off TONIGHT with UnWined, our 21+ adults only shopping experience in the Artisan Market from 6-9pm among nearly 50 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 ❄️!

Ring in the season and join us for the final performance of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens tonight at 6pm! We have all enjoyed seeing our 8th graders bring this classic to life on our stage this week. May we carry forward the lessons of generosity and good will for all in the season ahead!

Ring in the season and join us for the final performance of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens tonight at 6pm! We have all enjoyed seeing our 8th graders bring this classic to life on our stage this week. May we carry forward the lessons of generosity and good will for all in the season ahead!

Your children can craft to their hearts’ content at our Winter Fair happening this Saturday! Beeswax candle dipping, decorating cinnamon star ornaments, making rainbow votives, and building their own Elfland are all included in the activity wristband with unlimited access. They will delight in their creations and you will get to take home a touch of warmth and festivity for the season. Reminder that pre-orders end at midnight tonight for activity wristbands, wreaths, gnome kits, and trees! Link in stories and see you this weekend.

Your children can craft to their hearts’ content at our Winter Fair happening this Saturday! Beeswax candle dipping, decorating cinnamon star ornaments, making rainbow votives, and building their own Elfland are all included in the activity wristband with unlimited access. They will delight in their creations and you will get to take home a touch of warmth and festivity for the season. Reminder that pre-orders end at midnight tonight for activity wristbands, wreaths, gnome kits, and trees! Link in stories and see you this weekend.

You will definitely make use of the “unlimited” feature of the activity wristband with repeat visits to Cookie Heaven 🍪! This Winter Fair favorite is hosted by our 7th graders - they always create a magical journey for our young students! The angels will lead a few students at a time through the heavenly path of more than 50 dozen homemade cookies to choose from! A dream come true. Remember to pre-order your activity wristband by 11/29 at midnight! Pickup will at will call on Saturday. You can also purchase them at the fair!

You will definitely make use of the “unlimited” feature of the activity wristband with repeat visits to Cookie Heaven 🍪! This Winter Fair favorite is hosted by our 7th graders - they always create a magical journey for our young students! The angels will lead a few students at a time through the heavenly path of more than 50 dozen homemade cookies to choose from! A dream come true. Remember to pre-order your activity wristband by 11/29 at midnight! Pickup will at will call on Saturday. You can also purchase them at the fair!

With the Winter Fair around the corner (happening this Saturday!), we thought we would share each day about some of the beloved activities you can look forward to! First up is always a favorite - Build-Your-Own-Elfland 🍄 ✨🍂🐚. With all the beautiful natural materials you can imagine, your child can dream up and create their own dwelling for all the little elves to enjoy!
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And if you would like to help our Elfland architects in gathering natural building materials such as moss, pine cones, acorns, sticks, seed pods, dried flowers, shells, pebbles, stones, gems, etc - there are collection bins in the foyer awaiting your treasures! We look forward to celebrating the season with our community. Remember to pre-order your wristbands by midnight on 11/29! Comment ACTIVITYBAND and we’ll DM you a direct link.

With the Winter Fair around the corner (happening this Saturday!), we thought we would share each day about some of the beloved activities you can look forward to! First up is always a favorite - Build-Your-Own-Elfland 🍄 ✨🍂🐚. With all the beautiful natural materials you can imagine, your child can dream up and create their own dwelling for all the little elves to enjoy!
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And if you would like to help our Elfland architects in gathering natural building materials such as moss, pine cones, acorns, sticks, seed pods, dried flowers, shells, pebbles, stones, gems, etc - there are collection bins in the foyer awaiting your treasures! We look forward to celebrating the season with our community. Remember to pre-order your wristbands by midnight on 11/29! Comment ACTIVITYBAND and we’ll DM you a direct link.

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