The social motto is recited at many WWS meetings - committee meetings, the Trustees Council meetings, etc. Amidst the bustle of our lives, work, comings and going, there is a grounding in revisiting this idea time and again - that we are inexorably connected and that we are all treasured parts of the whole.

Last week we shared photos from the first day of school for grades 1-12. The Children's Garden classes have a gentler start to the school year with an orientation and a few shorter days. We were able to capture a few moments from each of the classes yesterday morning to share with you today.

We are thrilled to welcome the new TC members and to welcome Vanessa into her new role as Chair. Thanks to all of the TC members (past and present) for their commitment to the school and willingness to serve our community in this way. You can view the full list of TC members and biographies on our website.

You can view the full calendar online either on the website , in ParentSquare , or in the BigSis portal (these 3 platforms are synced from the same calendar). 

* Current Parents can find Zoom information for meetings in ParentSquare

All current parents are invited to join Lelia True, Interim Head of School, for a Zoom lunch meeting this Friday, September 17 at noon. You can find the Zoom information in ParentSquare.

Send your questions for Lelia in advance.

Join Lelia True and Vanessa Beckman for a Zoom lunch and a chance to greet our new Trustees Council (TC) Chair! Learn a bit about the work of the TC and get to know Vanessa. Look for an invitation in ParentSquare.

Come share your skills, learn a new craft, and help make items for the (remote) Fall Bazaar. We invite you to join this welcoming group of crafters of all skill levels, coming together to create community AND beautiful Waldorf-style handwork.

This fall, we will be crafting items to sell in the online Waldorf store and small treasures for the Pocket Wizards to distribute to the children at Bazaar time.

The first meeting is Thursday, Sept. 23, at 9:30am at Anja Caldwell's home/ FiberArt.studio (7711 Glenmore Spring Way, Bethesda MD 20817). (Adults only; please be mindful of the neighbors, drive slowly in the neighborhood and avoid parking on the grass.)

Future meeting times and locations (including Zoom sessions/evening times) will be announced. Drop in whenever you are able. We hope to see you there!

AWSNA hosts bi-monthly virtual events with a panel of Waldorf alum from various school speaking on different topics.

If you missed the session this past Monday "Thriving in the Visual and Performing Arts", you can view a recording of the conversation.

Over the summer there was a panel on "Sustainable and Socially Conscious Business, Finance, and Entrepreneurship" - If you were unable to attend, you can view a recording of the conversation.

AWSNA is still looking for young alum participants for this event in October. Connect with current high school students. Share your experience, wisdom and insight on life after Waldorf. Contact Nita to be a panelist and inspire the next generation.

Thank you to all who donated items and purchased! All proceeds will be donated to ONE FUND.

Learn more about the program.

Waldorf Graduate and Waldorf Trained Teacher available for remote tutoring of all kinds. Raised in Washington DC and Maine, I was a middle school teacher in Baltimore city for a few years before getting my masters from Antioch University and becoming a Waldorf class teacher. Take a look at my website: catherinehdixon.com. I look forward to the opportunity to work with your child!

“The Connectivity Project” (Sept 15 & 16 until 9pm) presents stories of the ripple effects our “small” actions can generate, featuring interviews with indigenous elders, scientists and visionaries.

“Standing on Sacred Ground: Profit and Loss” (Oct 7-14) features indigenous communities resisting threats to their sacred places—the original protected lands—in a growing movement to defend human rights and restore the environment.

DATES: Saturdays 11:00 pm - 1:00pm EST

FEES: Sessions I, II, III: $145 per session

There are still a few shares available for the CSA! Different options are: school year only (Sept-May), winter/spring season (Dec-May) and summer. Call or email first to confirm availability--once confirmed, registration info is here (a discount is available if you pay with cash/check). 

What's the CSA? Spiritual Foods CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) provides biodynamic and organic veggies, fruit, eggs, bread and other seasonal staples, with most of it grown on land leased from the Kimberton Waldorf School in PA! Biodynamics, like Waldorf education, was founded by Rudolf Steiner and is a spiritual-ethical-ecological approach to agriculture, food production and nutrition. Choices for share options include: main share of veggies, fruit & supplements; main share w/out bread; or veggie/fruit only. Please visit the CSA website for more info, costs, and registration forms, or email or call Lakshmi at 301-654-4899 with questions and to check on availability. You can also reach out to Sunny Kaplan, WWS alumni parent and WWS/CSA coordinator. 

This group will help support parents as we navigate technology with our children. It will also help children socialize without their phones or tech. I joined this national/international group this summer to get additional support raising my teenagers in the pandemic. It is excellent and I am now a local rep for the DC area. If you would like more info see screenstrong.com , and e-mail me at vakkurstudio@me.com with the subject “ScreenStrong”.

Used Fitmax Therapy Pool for sale with 100% of proceeds going to the WWS OneFUND.

This pool is 7 x 7 feet wide and 4.5 feet deep and comes with a heater. Good for physical therapy, stationary swim training, and more. The pool is in good shape and has no leaks. It was used only one season and kept very clean. Sale includes metal frame and thick vinyl pool lining, pool cover, vinyl mat for under the pool, ladder to get in and out, and electric heater. NOT INCLUDED are pump and hoses (pump is $130-$350 and hoses are $20 each on the Fitmax pool website). You'll also have to fill with your own water and get chemicals and filters. Learn more: https://fitmaxipool.com/shop/fitmax-therapy-pool-without-heater-special/ 

If new, this pool would be $1999 plus another $1000 for the heater. Asking for $250 OBO which we will donate to the WWS OneFUND.

Please contact Ildi at ildikohorovitz@gmail.com

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