Gear Swap
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!
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
A Space for Joy
Teachers and school administrators across the U.S. are reporting increased levels of stress and anxiety amongst faculty and students. In particular, the COVID-19 pandemic presented new unimaginable challenges for schools and exposed old fault lines in our nation’s approach to education. The result is an “erosion of joy” that saps students of their ability to learn, to grow in confidence, and to take on new challenges with excitement and grit.
Neurologist Judy Willis explained the consequences of such chronic stress and worry: “when we scrub joy and comfort from the classroom, we distance our students from effective information processing and long-term memory storage.” In simple terms, when learning is fun and supportive and engaging, students just learn better! And teachers are happier too.
As a result of this emerging awareness, teachers and administrators are beginning to “rethink schooling.” At the heart of this new approach is a recognition that “joy and academic rigor go hand in hand.”
The Denver Waldorf School’s focus on joyfully educating the whole child long-predated the COVID-19 pandemic. For decades, DWS has inspired its students to become original thinkers, creative innovators, and compassionate world citizens — all the while creating a school environment that promotes joy, well-being, and a healthy emotional and intellectual life.
So, how does DWS foster a love for learning, personal growth, and compassion amongst our students? Here are a few of the elements that unleash joyful learning at DWS:
- We integrate the arts into our curriculum. The fine arts, practical & industrial arts, and performing arts are all woven into our curriculum. The Waldorf method of education through the arts awakens imagination and creative powers to bring vitality and wholeness to learning. Students gain valuable tools to expand understanding of the world as they connect the arts to all academic subjects, and learning comes alive!
- We move! Our previous School Counselor, Jenny Thompson (MA, LPC), recently wrote about the importance of movement to boost mental health. She explained that effective movement reduces stress, increases relaxation, alleviates anxiety, improves self-confidence, and sharpens memory and cognitive ability. DWS students are not a sedentary bunch; we move, we learn, and we grow!
- We emphasize the joy of play in sports. DWS coaches recognize that their student-athletes have embarked upon a journey of growth and development that supersedes wins and losses. We seek to develop the whole athlete by valuing growth in individual skills, championing teamwork and inspiring each to become the best they are capable of becoming. Every athlete has their place on our teams.
- We embrace 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 this world. These traditions and celebrations give meaning to our passing days together as a community.
- We work together towards social renewal. Whether through service to others, stewardship of the earth and healthy living, valuing inclusivity and diversity, and working within our greater community - our education provides a healing element to the world as well as meaning to our work together.
- We take our learning beyond our classroom walls through class trips. Annual class trips are a beloved aspect of our education - whether it's a week-long river trip or a field trip to the farm, class trips provide the opportunity to deepen our relationship with nature and one another.
As one walks through our hallways and our classrooms, you can't help but notice your senses coming alive. Whether it's the smell of freshly baking bread in our kindergartens, or the sound of flutes from our 2nd grade classroom, or the artistic creations at every turn- there is much beauty, life, and warmth that surrounds us. And a true joy for learning.
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Minute with DWS School Counselor Madhuri Deshmukh
Welcome to my mental health blog! As school counselor at The Denver Waldorf School, I’ll be posting resources for students and families as we continue to prioritize mental health as a community. If you are in need of my support services, please reach out via email, and bookmark this page for helpful tips and announcements.
December – More Than Just Worried
Anxiety and stress are normal. Life can be stressful; everyone feels stressed from time to time about so many things like performance at work/school, traumatic events, or changes in life. It is merely a response to different situations perceived as stressful or dangerous. Most children experience anxiety or worry in response to unfamiliar situations and everyday stressors. However, when we have too much stress, it can disrupt our daily lives.
Stress is commonly a reaction to an external cause, such as taking a quiz or having a conflict with a peer. Anxiety is internal, and usually a response to stress. Stress can go away when the situation is resolved whereas anxiety can be a persistent feeling of apprehension even if there is no immediate threat.
Both anxiety and stress affect body and mind, such as contributing to an increased heart rate, sweating, shakiness, headaches, butterflies in our stomach, etc., and urge us to decide quickly whether to fight, flee, or freeze from a threatening situation. Life is often fast-paced and requires a lot of our time and energy, and our children are no exception to that requirement. We all have varied definitions of what situations are threatening to us, and our perception is shaped by our experiences; what you might find threatening, another person may find easy to deal with. Just being aware of when our body is going into a fight, flight or freeze or fawn mode can be a considerable tool for enabling us to overcome our worry & anxiety. The fight response is when your body faces any perceived threat aggressively. Flight mode wants your body to run from danger. In a freeze mode, your body is unable to move or act against a threat. And in a fawn mode, your body tries to please someone to avoid conflict as a response to a threat.
What can caregivers do to help children struggling with anxiety?
• Talk to your child about how they are feeling. Acknowledge that their feelings are valid and that you are there to support them. Please keep an open conversation about how they are feeling.
• Establish a time of the day or week to discuss your child’s worries. When your child has worries, have them write/draw the worries down and put them in a jar. You can then go through them together during your chosen time or day.
• Manage your own anxieties/stressors. Various life circumstances can leave us all feeling anxious. Our children can easily pick up on this, so it is essential to keep your conversations age-appropriate and reassuring.
• Help your child start a gratitude journal. Gratitude is a great way to fight anxiety.
• Practice deep breathing together. Encourage your child to write or draw pictures about how they feel during this time.
• Find activities that help your child feel calm, like reading, drawing, exercising, or connecting with friends/family.
What can caregivers say to help children struggling with stress or anxiety?
When you are talking to a child feeling anxious, it can be hard to know what to say. Please remember it is important to validate their feelings and let children know you are there for support.
• Some positive things that you can say to your child when worry and anxiety creep in are “I hear you,” “I know this is hard for you,” “I am here for you,” “Let’s work through this together,” “What is your worry telling you?,” “How can I help you through this?,” and “You are safe. I am here.” These statements are simple and do not try to fix the problem for the child, but instead let them know that they are okay and supported.
• On the other hand, it is essential not to be dismissive of their worries. This can make a child feel irrational for sharing their feelings and be hesitant to share in the future. The common phrases that we want to avoid are “Stop worrying,” “Get over it,” ” I do not understand what you are worried about,” and “It is fine”. Please know that it is very difficult to decide to stop worrying. Unfortunately, worry does not have a controller we can switch on and off. Although these statements can have positive intentions, it may cause the child to feel like a letdown because they cannot simply stop.
• Again, the best thing to do is to validate their feelings, communicate about those feelings, and work together to help your child manage them.
When symptoms of your child’s or your own stress/ anxiety do not go away, it is important to recognize a need for more help and reach out to a professional. Please remember, if your child feels anxious or stressed, they are not alone. Because childhood anxiety is so prevalent, we all need to learn to best support our children when they are in stress or when their anxiety strikes.
World Kindness Day and DWS Kindness Week
World Kindness Day is an international holiday that is celebrated to promote kindness throughout the world and is observed annually on November 13 as a part of the World Kindness Movement. This year, DWS is planning to celebrate The Kindness Week from November 14th to November 18th. Details on themes and activities will be updated soon.
November – Small Group Counseling
Are you interested in having your child participate in a counseling group at school?
Small Group Counseling will be offered twice a year: once in the fall, and once in the spring. Group counseling involves a small group of students (usually 4-6 people) and a counselor. The group meets on a regular basis, during school, for a set amount of time (usually 30-45 minutes for 4-6 weeks) to talk about a common problem or situation. Specific meeting times are arranged with the classroom teacher (often during recess/lunch time). Everything shared in the group remains confidential and is not shared outside of the group. Group counseling gives students the opportunity to share problems and ideas, to help them feel that they are not alone in the situation, and to receive help with these issues from people their own age. It is also an opportunity for students to help others. Below are some of the groups I will be running during the school year. If you would like your child to participate in group counseling, please check the group or groups from which you feel your child could benefit, and sign up here.
- Friendship/getting along – friendship skills and how to resolve conflicts with friends
- Anger management – healthy ways to express and control anger that are not harmful to self or others
- Divorce/separation – helping students deal with family situations involving divorce or separation
- Grief/loss – death in the family, loss of a pet, relocation to a new area
- Self-esteem – encouraging better understanding of oneself, and recognizing positive aspects of oneself
- Study skills – forming good study habits, managing time, and being organized
- Inside out/ emotional regulation – helping students with identifying and understanding feelings and learning healthy calm down skills
- Positive leadership – focus would be on leadership skills and the promotion of resilience and positive self-esteem, while gaining a strong sense of belonging by connecting with peers
The first round of group counseling begins in the week of November 7th 2022 and ends in the week of January 16th 2023. If you would like more information on a particular group, scheduled meeting times, or have specific concerns to share, please contact me and I will be happy to talk with you.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is a National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month (September 1 – September 30) that highlights open discussions on depression, mental health, and other social-emotional needs related to suicide and suicidal thoughts. Research states suicide is the second leading cause of death among school-age youth. However, suicide is preventable. People who are considering suicide often give warning signs of their distress. Parents/guardians, teachers, and friends are in a vital position to understand these signs and get them support. One of the essential key elements is not to dismiss warning signs or keep a secret regarding an individual’s safety. When we adults and students in the school community are committed to making suicide prevention a priority and are empowered to take the correct actions, we can help/support youth in crisis.
To support this cause at Denver Waldorf School, we request that our students, families, and staff wear suicide awareness colors (yellow, purple, turquoise) on September 28. I will also be training our high school students on suicide awareness & prevention that covers warning signs, resources for help/support, and coping skills on September 21. Please reach out with your concerns or questions regarding this training; happy to help with additional resources. Please know that it is an optional training for students; you can opt-out of your student if needed.
Helpful Resources:
- Crisis hotline numbers – Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), Call/Text 988, Home – Safe2Tell
- National Parent Helpline 1-855- 4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736)
- Self-harm Hotline 1-800-366-8288
- LGBTQ Youth Crisis Hotline 1-866-488-7386 and Crisis Services for LGBTQ Young People – The Trevor Project
- Denver Public school district resources for students, families, and schools on crisis – Suicide Prevention Resources | Student Equity and Opportunity (dpsk12.org)
- Suicide Prevention 101 Webinar for Parents: Recognizing Signs and What to Do – This free webinar provides information about suicide prevention for parents, including warning signs for suicide, how to have a conversation with their teen, actions to take if their teen is having suicidal thoughts, and resources.
- For practical, actionable suicide prevention recommendations for parents/educators – Preventing Youth Suicide: Tips for Parents & Educators (nasponline.org)
- Save a Friend: Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide (nasponline.org)
- Teen/family/educators resources to raise awareness, reduce stigma, educate students, promote good mental health, and encourage help-seeking – https://www.erikaslighthouse.org/
- The Trevor Project’s 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
- Mental health support for minority students – 15 Resources to Support Minority Students All Year Long (schoolinks.com)
August – Resources for Reducing Back-to-School Anxiety
The beginning of the year after a long summer can be very overwhelming, especially when things start getting back to normal after a pandemic. We get used to not following usual routines during summer and it can be hard to adjust our lives back to the school routine. This shift can create stress and anxiety for anyone. It is not uncommon for children to create scary scenarios about school and be anxious about it. Listen to them, validate those feelings. You might try asking “what..If” questions/statements! For example, if children say, ‘what if my friends do not talk to me?”, “what if my teachers do not like me?”, “what if the school gets too hard”, reply by saying “what..If”. We sometimes unknowingly dismiss children’s feelings by saying ‘everything is going to be okay’. Explore these questions, these feelings, and validate them. Let children feel heard. Once you do that, go to “now..What” statements/questions from “what..If”. Example, ‘okay, what if that subject is hard, now what?’ This way you will encourage children to be problem solvers with your support and help.
There are a few more resources I thought might be helpful to ease your child’s back –to-school stress:
- For kindergarten and young children: https://www.edutopia.org/
article/4-steps-to-easing- kindergarten-jitters-michele- borba - Understanding and coping with back to school anxiety for all grade level children: https://www.pbs.org/parents/
thrive/how-to-cope-with-back- to-school-anxiety - More positive ways to know about your child’s day at school: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/
parents-fifteen-questions- replace-how-was-school-today- elena-aguilar
I look forward to building a positive relationship with each of you and looking forward to a wonderful academic year!
Wholesome Snack Ideas
A new school year is almost upon us, which means the routine of planning healthy snacks and lunches is likely at the forefront of the minds of many parents! Beginning with our youngest students in our early childhood classrooms, an emphasis on wholesome and nutritious snacks and meals is a part of our culture. In kindergarten, each day we share a family-style meal with the children helping to prepare the food, set the table, and wash up afterwards. We practice gratitude, intention of preparation, and come to understand the source of our food. Nutritious real food that contributes to our children’s well-being and development is essential.
Once the mid-morning snack transitions to being packed from home rather than prepared at school, we know it can feel like a chore to come up with a variety of nourishing snacks. So, we thought we would share some tasty yet wholesome snack ideas with the help of Carla Abate, a DWS parent and community member as well as a certified master nutrition therapist. Below are some simple whole food ideas:
· Hard-boiled eggs
· Apple slices with nut butter (or sunbutter as nut-free alternative)
· Veggie slices (red pepper, carrot, cucumber or celery) and whole grain crackers with hummus
· Nuts/seeds and dried fruit
· Dried fruit chips or veggie chips
· Cottage cheese with diced apples and sprinkled cinnamon and nutmeg
· Whole-milk plain yogurt topped with granola and fruit
· Oatmeal topped with granola and fruit
The shared snacks in our kindergartens are an integral part of our daily and weekly rhythms. It is another element that brings consistency and predictability to the children, helping to foster a sense of comfort and security in their world around them. The children often know the days of the week by the snack, asking “is it soup day?!” instead of asking “is it Wednesday?!” Similarly, to help children and parents alike, an established snack rotation from home could eliminate the early morning scramble of what to pack, knowing that "Oatmeal Monday" is ahead!
And just for fun, Carla has shared a bonus recipe below, which would definitely make a favorite snack item!
Homemade Banana Almond Butter Granola Bars:
- 2 ripe bananas
- ½ cup creamy or crunchy almond butter (or sunbutter as a nut-free alternative)
- 1 ¼ cups organic whole rolled oats (steel cut work too)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup coconut flakes-optional
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Mash the banana in a bowl and add all of the other ingredients except the chocolate chips. Mix well. Fold in the chocolate chips and coconut flakes. Press into silicone granola bar mold or press onto parchment in loaf pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool and cut if using loaf pan.
About Carla Abate
Carla Abate is a family wellness educator and advocate for the importance of nutrition during the perinatal stages. She is a certified master nutrition therapist (MNT) and postpartum doula. Her experience with pregnancy and entry into motherhood helped inspire what she does today. With motherhood came self-growth, inspiration, and courage. It also brought great challenge forcing her to dive deep into her own wellness journey. Today, it’s Carla‘s mission to help other mothers (and their families) flourish throughout pregnancy and well beyond.
Find out more at rebelrootsnutrition.com or on instagram @rebelrootsnutrition or contact Carla directly at carla@rebelrootsnutrition.com
New Family Orientation
Is your family new to The Denver Waldorf School? If so, we’d love to connect during our New Family Orientation. Learn more about our school, our curriculum, and our community at this in-person event.
Date: August 17, 2022
Time: 6-7pm
Location: DWS Music Room
During this in-person meet-and-greet, you will hear from:
- Karlena Alonso Lamm, Admissions Director
- Kelly Church, School Director
- Christa Gustafson, Operations Manager
- Ben Katz, Enrichment Director
- Hannah Ronan-Daniell, Development Director
- Carrie Tentori, Office Manager
- Matt “Woody” Woodhull, Business Manager
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Childcare Not Provided
Please note that childcare is no longer available for this event.
High School Pool Party and Potluck
Open to all currently enrolled Denver Waldorf high school students and their families, this little shindig is a chance to get together, and take a dip before the school year begins! We will provide drinks and dessert, but please bring a dish to share.
Date: Tuesday, August 16th, 2022
Time: 6:30-9pm MST
Location: Virginia Vale Swim Club (622 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80246)
Parent permission is required for all those whose parents will not be in attendance.
Green Pea and Mint Pesto Recipe
With the abundance of fresh mint growing in our gardens this time of year, we thought we would share a recipe that our high school students made in nutrition class. It highlights the antioxidant and antimicrobial-rich polyphenols of common herbs such as mint, and was well loved by all! Enjoy.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh English peas
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint
- 1/2 cup fresh packed sprouts/microgreens
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 cup or more olive oil
- salt to taste
Directions:
- In a food processor, finely chop the peas, mint, garlic, and sprouts.
- Add the salt, lemon juice, and olive oil and blend till smooth. Serve on crackers or vegetable chips
Many thanks to Carla Abate for sharing. Carla is a family wellness educator and advocate for the importance of nutrition during the perinatal stages. She is a certified master nutrition therapist (MNT) and postpartum doula. Her experience with pregnancy and entry into motherhood helped inspire what she does today. With motherhood came self-growth, inspiration, and courage. It also brought great challenge forcing her to dive deep into her own wellness journey. Today, it’s Carla‘s mission to help other mothers (and their families) flourish throughout pregnancy and well beyond.
Find out more at rebelrootsnutrition.com or on instagram @rebelrootsnutrition or contact Carla directly at carla@rebelrootsnutrition.com
Spartan 100-Mile Challenge
The Spartan 100 is a summertime 100-mile challenge that runs from June 1, 2022 through September 1, 2022. Open to all who wish to walk/run, this virtual event requires participants to independently track and submit their own miles on a weekly basis. Learn more and register for this free event sponsored by The Denver Waldorf School Cross Country Team.
*Spartan 300 participants will aim to tackle 300 miles as noted below.
2022 Spartan 100 Participants
| Spartan | Age | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Jett B | 6th Grade | TBD |
| Harper C | 4th Grade | 1.5 |
| Jason C | 43 | 24.25 |
| Jessie C | 42 | 1.5 |
| Winslow C | 2nd Grade | 1.75 |
| Coen C | 9th Grade | 8 |
| Joe C | 48 | TBD |
| Kelly C | 48 | 14 |
| Alicia C | 43 | 5 |
| Vivian D | 7th Grade | TBD |
| Nikki D | 48 | TBD |
| Mariana D | 52 | 21.99 |
| Owen D | 11 | 15 |
| Maea F | 12th Grade | TBD |
| Haviana F | 7th Grade | TBD |
| Nevreah F | 6th Grade | TBD |
| Charley F | 3rd Grade | 1.25 |
| Josh F | 3rd Grade | 1.25 |
| Laura F | 3rd Grade | 1.25 |
| Pippa F | 3rd Grade | 1.25/td> |
| Matt G | 41 | 14.38 |
| Erin G | 44 | TBD |
| Lara G | 8th Grade | TBD |
| Liam G | 9th Grade | TBD |
| Ryan G | 46 | TBD |
| Huxlee H | 1st Grade | 7 |
| Donna H | 50 | 2.5/td> |
| Portia H | 5th Grade | TBD |
| Emilia H (and Snoopy) | 5th Grade | 11 |
| Jenn H* | 39 | 13.04 |
| Charlotte H | 9 | 2.14 |
| Maxim I | 13 | 5 |
| Yasmin I | 52 | 5 |
| Brie K | 42 | 7 |
| Allister K | 7th Grade | 4 |
| Briana K | 45 | 5 |
| Cameron K | 51 | 10 |
| Marley K | 15 | TBD |
| AJ K | 37 | TBD |
| Emily K | 2 | TBD |
| Jason K | 6 | TBD |
| Kaitlin K | 32 | TBD |
| Jen L* | 45 | 32.25 |
| Róisín L | 6th Grade | 3.75 |
| Bella M | 23 | TBD |
| Kimberly M | TBD | |
| Navi M | 12 | TBD |
| Sarah M | 47 | TBD |
| Liam M | 7th Grade | 6 |
| Jason M | 10.13 | |
| Kimberley M | 43 | 14.26 |
| Amelie N | 3rd Grade | TBD |
| Lola N | 5th Grade | TBD |
| Dee O | TBD | |
| Trayci P | 50 | TBD |
| Henry R | 14 | TBD |
| Sara R | 51 | TBD |
| Isaac R | 5th Grade | TBD |
| Mike R | 45 | TBD |
| Tim R | 7th Grade | TBD |
| Hannah R | 32 | 6 |
| Ella R | 5th Grade | TBD |
| Emily R | TBD | |
| Stazi S | 18 | TBD |
| Aria S | 4th Grade | 5.83 |
| Denise S | 44 | 7.88 |
| Giada S | 7th Grade | 5.83 |
| Laura S | 53 | 7 |
| Anna S | 52 | 17.6 |
| Jed S | 48 | TBD |
| Micah S | 8th Grade | TBD |
| Raya S | 6th Grade | TBD |
| Elle S | 9th Grade | TBD |
| Jens S | 7th Grade | TBD |
| Nancy T | 61 | TBD |
| Alison T | 61 | TBD |
| Tzeching W | TBD | |
| Michelle W | 53 | TBD |
| Matt W | TBD |
Spartan 100
Hit the Trail with us for the Spartan 100-Mile Challenge
This summer, our middle and high school cross country runners will cover 100 miles in preparation for our fall season, and we’d love for you to join us! Whether you live in Denver or Denmark, all you have to do is complete the web form on this page to be added to the list*, lace up your shoes, and track/submit your weekly miles for this virtual event.
Date: 6/1/22 through 9/1/22
Time: Any time!
Location: Any where!
Not a runner? Walking counts! Even treadmill miles count! Divvy up your miles however you see fit! For example, we’re encouraging our middle school runners to run 2 miles per day, 5 days a week, for 10 weeks.
*Along with your contact info, please add the first/last names and ages of each participant on the registration form. Then Coach Jen Lamboy will send you login details for clocking your weekly miles. For more info, please email Jen directly.
Calling all Super Spartans
For those who’d like to up the ante and clock an average of 100 miles per month, we invite you join our Spartan 300 challenge! 300 miles in 3 months! Please note your wish to participate in this challenge when filling out the web form.
What is a Virtual Race?
During the pandemic, when competitive foot races came to a halt, virtual races emerged. These events are designed to allow participants to run/walk from anywhere. Although the Spartan 100 is not a race, we hope you’ll join us for this fun summer challenge!
About The Denver Waldorf School
The Denver Waldorf School is an urban pre-K through 12 independent school in Colorado. Founded in 1974 on Rudolf Steiner’s humanitarian curriculum, DWS believes education should foster what it is to be human, cultivate lifelong curiosity, and inspire a love for the world. We are currently enrolling for in-person learning:
Want to learn more about us? Schedule an in-person tour of our Denver campus or join us online during our virtual events.