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...
Why Do We Have a Development Office?
Many of you are aware that Ashwood ‘s tuition income does not cover the expense of running the school. Every year there is a financial gap that needs to be bridged in order to keep Ashwood financially stable and thriving. In recent years, the gap has been in the...Student Writing: “The Plunge”
The seventh graders at Ashwood have been working on adding precise language and strong imagery to their writing. Here’s an example from an assignment they were given to write a narrative from an event in the their lives. The Plunge: A True Story by Sadie,...
Introduction to First Grade
This week, Ashwood grade school teachers visited with the first-grade ready kindergarteners at our early-childhood center. The excitement of the six-year-olds was palpable. There was a feeling in the air of: “Yes! I’ve finally made it to the big...The Soul of Discipline: Parent Discussion Group
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 might even be tea and breakfast treats!...
Class 2-3: Sauerkraut! Sauerkraut!
Ashwood alumna Saphrona Stetson shows how it’s done. Benjamin and Larkin grate the cabbage “Grate” job! Frances grating Siri gets to grate Viv and Ami look on Getting ready to grate Benjamin grates Ami grates Transferring the grated cabbage Bridget...
Class 4-5 Animal Dioramas
Class 4-5 has recently completed its Human and Animal block. In this block the students began to explore what it means to be human by looking at their relationships with the living beings and environments that surround them. As a culminating project, each student...
Winter Revels: Joy!
Winter Revels is here! Join us on Wednesday, December 19 at 4:00 p.m. at the Camden Opera House as Ashwood students, ages 7-13, romp the stage for a brief and energetic program of hilarious sketches, inspiring poetry, and music and dance from around the...
Winter Spiral of Light
On Wednesday, December 5, during the school day, children in the grade school will walk the Winter Spiral of Light. Early-childhood students will walk at 3:30 p.m. in the Buttercup Room. EC parents are invited to attend and are asked to arrive no later than...Upcoming Events
Jan
22
Tue
all-day
Leaflet submission deadline
Leaflet submission deadline
Jan 22 all-day
Please submit your materials to Laura Purdom by 9:00 a.m. today for inclusion in this week’s Ashwood Leaflet newsletter.
Jan
25
Fri
8:15 am
APC Coffee
APC Coffee
Jan 25 @ 8:15 am – 8:40 am
Join us on the garden level of the grade school building for coffee, tea, and conversation before the assembly!
8:40 am
Friday Assembly: Martin Luther K...
Friday Assembly: Martin Luther K...
Jan 25 @ 8:40 am – 9:00 am
Join us for a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Class 6-7 will sing, and their will be an audience recitation of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
Feb
1
Fri
5:30 pm
Class 6-7 Open Mic Event
Class 6-7 Open Mic Event
Feb 1 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Class 6-7 is planning an open mic event. Class 6-7 parents and family are invited! Please check back for details. Start time TBD. Location: Community Room.