Jessica Wheeler Joins the Board
Recently, Ashwood had the pleasure of welcoming three new members to our Board of Trustees. Last week we heard from alumni board member Valerie Shepard. This week, we meet parent of two and tireless volunteer Jessica Wheeler. Jessica Wheeler has been a parent at...Student Writing: “Blown Away”
by Ina (Grade 7) I craned my neck and looked up in awe at the top of the tallest mountain in Maine, Mount Katahdin. It was massive. The beginning wasn’t too hard. I was surprised because it was the hardest trail. Glancing down, the ground looked like a thick carpet...Wrestling for Ashwood
Kristina Mainella, mother of sixth grader Vincent Mainella, wrote in to update us on Vincent’s recent sporting adventures. Kristina writes, “[Vincent] has been wrestling with the Camden Rockport Middle School for the last three years now, and this is the...
Ashwood Welcomes New Board Members
Recently, Ashwood had the pleasure of welcoming three new members to our Board of Trustees, Valerie Shepard, Lisa Newcomb, and Jessica Wheeler. Welcome all! In the coming weeks, we’ll be profiling each of the new members. This week, we’ll meet Valerie...
In the Winter Garden
Early Childhood News In the winter garden, covered with snow, little seeds are sleeping, deep down below. Here come the children: 1, 2, 3. Skipping in the garden, happily. The kindergarten play yard has been a blur with busy children at work and play in the snow....Student Writing: Peter and the Silver Spoon
Recently, two of our 7th grade students approached me about writing a story for their 1st grade buddies…Here is the result. A not-so-brief history of the Northern Mou and their stolen treasure by Mazy and Sofia Once upon a time, there was a young Mou called...
The Great Math Block Swap: What Is It?
Each year, Ashwood’s grade school teachers consider whether or not to include a “block swap” in their calendar. Will it be of benefit to the students? To the school? In the past several years, the answer has been a solid “yes.” So, once...
How Do Ashwood Teachers Address Conflict in the Classroom?
5 Ways We Help Students Grow in Their Ability to Resolve Differences “The answer is not the main event, the attempt to understand is.” — Kim John Payne M.Ed. Coping with the stress of conflict is becoming an...
International Postcard Exchange Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Waldorf Education
Ashwood Waldorf School is participating in a worldwide postcard exchange to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Waldorf education. Throughout the year, students in 1,100 Waldorf schools from more than 80 countries will be sending postcards to every other Waldorf...Upcoming Events
Mar
25
Mon
all-day Leaflet submission deadline
Leaflet submission deadline 
Mar 25 all-day
Please submit your materials to Laura Purdom by 9:00 a.m. today for inclusion in this week’s Ashwood Leaflet newsletter.
Mar
28
Thu
8:45 am Parenting Discussion Group
Parenting Discussion Group 
Mar 28 @ 8:45 am – 9:45 am
Join other Ashwood parents every second and fourth Thursday morning from 8:45-9:45 a.m. in the Buttercup room of the early-childhood center to discuss parenting ups and downs, share advice, and swap stories and insights. There[...]
Apr
1
Mon
8:30 am Ashwood Parent Community Meeting
Ashwood Parent Community Meeting
Apr 1 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Join us in the Buttercup Room of the early-childhood center for our monthly meeting. All Ashwood parents are welcome!