Maryland and Montgomery County are now in phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution schedule. This is good news for WWS as our faculty and staff are now eligible to receive the vaccine.

The Children's Garden returned to campus last week and grades 1-4 joined them today. By the end of next week, all grades will be welcomed back to our building and grounds. We offer continual thanks to our planning & preparedness team, and our facilities and operations staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure we are able to maintain our health and safety protocols for in person learning.

Even though we are on our way to spring, and the light is returning bit by bit, day by day, it can still be a challenge for many of us to get through the winter months and maintain our sense of well-being. Experiencing the pandemic adds an additional challenge for all of us. Our experiences can range from a bit of "winter blues" to living with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Wherever you are, some time spent under a cozy blanket with a warm cup of tea, or a walk in the sunshine can improve your sense of well-being. Scandinavian cultures have made living well, even in the dark and cold of winter, a way of life. The concept is called Hygge (HUE-GUH).

So what is Hygge anyway? Here are some resources that explain this concept and way of living:

Article from Vox: A Scandinavian local explains how to make it through winter

If getting out doors and creating a comforting space in your home is not enough, what can you do to lift your mood? Here is some information about Seasonal Affective Disorder and depression during the winter months:

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). 

Our next book for a Zoom conversation is The House on Mango Street/La Casa en Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Written in 1984, it is the story of a Latina girl growing up in Chicago. Hailed as a classic, it is a "funny, beautiful book" at 110 pages.

Thank you for spreading the word about our search for a new Faculty Chair & Head of School who will move our school forward in its mission to cultivate each student’s capacity to think clearly, feel compassionately, and act purposefully in the world.

Registration is now open for a new year of Explorations Online. This course is a group exploration of the mission of Waldorf education within the context of today’s changing society. 

Explorations is designed for parents, grandparents, administrators, and new teachers in public and independent Waldorf schools, as well as those teaching children at home. Classes will include artistic work (speech/storytelling, movement, music, and pastel drawing) and contemplative studies on current issues, using Anthroposophy as a method of inquiry. We will look at a holistic view of the human being, self development, and current social and pedagogical needs.

Read about her experience in this article from the Kenne Sentinal.

Victoria currently has online Valentine Workshops available where you can learn to create Danish heart baskets.

Find more information and book a time on her company website:

You can ontact Victoria by email or at 410-925-8432

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