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Foofoo Finds a Home
Last week, fourth-grader Georgia brought a monarch caterpillar to school in a roomy vase with plenty of snacks to nibble on. To Class 3-4 it seemed likely that Foofoo was ready to settle down for a long nap, so the class said its farewells on Friday, anticipating a sparkling chrysalis in Foofoo’s vase on Monday…
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Rose Ceremony 2019
Each year, on the first day of school, the school community gathers to greet children, teachers, and parents and to welcome the new first graders. New first graders each receive a rose from their seventh-eighth grade “buddies.” Teachers offered a wish for the year, while the first grade teacher shares a story with the new…
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Parent & Child Playgroup
In our morning Parent & Child Playgroup, parents with children aged 18 months to three years meet for friendship and fun in the warm, nurturing setting of our Early Childhood Center. Taking inspiration from the seasonal rhythm of the year, each weekly playgroup offers free-play indoors and out, crafts, songs, a nourishing snack and time…
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Class 4-5 Field Trip to Cobscook Bay
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You’re Invited to a Birthday Party for Waldorf Education at 100!
Our 2019 homecoming party is going to be extra special next year as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Waldorf education. Mark your calendars for Friday, September 13, 5-7 p.m.for this grand and friendly kick off to the school year. Plans are in the works, but we do know that music will be…
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May Fair Is Coming!
You are cordially invited to our annual May Fair on Friday, May 3, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the school grounds. Please join us—and bring your friends—to welcome in the warmer weather with: maypole dancing face painting willow crown making accordion music parachute games free popcorn the Cakewalk (all who enter win!) and our traditional tug-of-peace. Questions?
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Open House & Pancake Breakfast a Sweet Success
On Saturday, April 6, 2019 Ashwood Waldorf School hosted its fifth annual Open House & Pancake Breakfast. I was fortunate enough to flip pancakes for all of the wonderful children and adults who visited the school that day. There were current Ashwood families as well as visitors interested in our school. While the smell of sweet…
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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 with hints of gold, red,…
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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 Peter who was given a great responsibility. A long time,…
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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 again, this year, we will have a block swap from Monday, January…