Our goat visitors returned to the MidAtlantic Homestead Farm yesterday. Grade 3 accompanied the goats, saw where they live, and met their caretakers and fellow farm animals. This is a great augmentation to the Grade 3 curricular focus on agriculture and understanding the ways humans have lived with, and been sustained by, animals throughout history.

It was such a delight to have the four goats living with us on campus since Labor Day. Students of all ages (from our youngest seedlings to our high school garden interns) were able to spend time with these gentle creatures and learn from and about them.

The community was essential to making this project happen by helping create the living space for the goats and by visiting and appreciating them. We even managed to have a goat yoga session last week before their departure.

The goats have left us with warm hearts and the gift of a well fertilized patch of our growing permaculture orchard!

From Micah Bump, Alum/G8/G12 Parent

Great Expectations Met as WWS Takes Broadway!

From the classroom to the bright lights of Broadway! Last Saturday, WWS eighth graders, families, and friends traveled to New York City to see The Outsiders, the Broadway musical based on S. E. Hinton’s beloved novel. Students are reading the book in their English class, making this theatre experience an exciting opportunity to see the story come alive on stage.

The acting, choreography, special effects (fire and rain on stage!), and live music brought the rivalry between the Greasers and Socs to a whole new dimension. The show was bookended by two classic meals and a stroll through Times Square. It was a Broadway success that gave our eighth graders plenty to bring back to their classroom discussions.

Stay gold, WWS eighth grade!

From Bonnie McClelland, Upper School Coordinator

​Grades 7-12 visited Mt. Zion - Female Union Band Society (FUBS) Cemeteries in Georgetown last Thursday morning. We toured and learned about the cemeteries and the history of Georgetown from our host Lisa Fager, Executive Director of Black Georgetown, followed by some grounds-keeping work to honor the ancestors. Mt. Zion-FUBS has been featured in articles in the NY Times and Washington Post, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is designated a UNESCO Routes of Enslaved Peoples project site. It is an honor to be invited. We are grateful to Lisa Fager for this opportunity, and we look forward to returning in the spring.

Information about events and service opportunities:

https://www.mtzion-fubs.org/volunteers.

Older students and adults may also be interested in Restorative Headstone Cleaning: A Hands-on Preservation Workshop on Oct 17 (qualifies for G9-12 individual community service hours). 

@blackgeorgetown gave our students a nice shout-out on their Instagram!

From Coach Micah Bump



A Strong Start for WWS HS Girls Soccer!



The WWS high school girls soccer team is finding its stride! After a slow first half in the season opener against a strong Field School squad, the Red-Tailed Hawks rallied to meet their second-half goal: playing their opponents evenly through the final whistle. That determination set the tone for an exciting early season.

The highlight came in game two, when the Hawks traveled to UDC’s campus to face the Burke Bengals for their homecoming game. An enthusiastic crowd, streamers, pom-poms, a dance team, and a DJ created a raucous atmosphere, with the Burke student body eager for a win. But their celebration ran straight into a determined WWS defense and unrelenting offense! The Hawks built a commanding 4–0 lead and secured a 4–2 victory—a complete team effort and a confidence boost heading into an important stretch of the PVAC season.

Last week, the Hawks battled a tough Don Bosco team to a tie, creating plenty of opportunities to claim the win. This week brings important matchups against McLean and Sandy Spring Friends, with PVAC playoff positioning on the line.

Next week, we’ll celebrate seniors Anna, Elena, Hannah, Kenzie, and Zoe for their leadership, dedication, and contributions throughout their time in WWS high school soccer. Come out, cheer them on, and help us give our seniors the recognition they deserve.

GO HAWKS!

Parent Volunteer Signups – Now All in One Place!



The PFO has organized all of our volunteer signups for the year in one place, so you can easily see where and when help is needed.

Check out the signups page!

We will keep this page updated throughout the year as we add new events. We are grateful for whatever amount of time you can offer and look forward to building events with you that celebrate our special school and community.

Please reach out to us at pfoexec@washingtonwaldorf.org with questions or ideas. 

Save the Date! PFO Open Meeting on November 12



Please join us for the first PFO open meeting of the year on Thursday, November 12, at 8:45am. Hear important updates from PFO leadership on this year's Bazaar and Gala as well as some exciting new events we are planning. Mary Vitale will share information about her role as WWS rep to the Parents' Council of Washington, and Adam Mutschler will share his work as an AWSNA board member and an update on a media-education framework for digitally resilient kids in Waldorf schools. We will meet in the entrance hall – with coffee and snacks!

All are welcome!

Fall Bazaar Volunteer Shifts Now Open! 

Our community is preparing for the annual Fall Bazaar and Seasonal Market on Saturday, Nov 21!

This beloved autumn tradition only comes together through the work of many hands, so every parent is required to sign up for one volunteer shift. Shifts are available before, during, and after the event, so there’s a time slot to fit every schedule.

Grab your cider and claim your spot today! You’ll also hear directly from parents in your class in the coming weeks with more information about getting involved. Thank you everyone in advance for setting time aside.

Together we’ll make this Bazaar our warmest one yet!

Craft & Conversation

Join us Monday mornings after drop-off to learn, create, chat, and enjoy a baked treat. No experience needed, and all supplies are provided! You can join any week and stay for as little or as long as your schedule allows.

We’ll meet in the entrance hall from ~8:30–10:30am. Hope to see you there!

Email pfoexec@washingtonwaldorf.org with questions.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 6pm - On Zoom

Join on Zoom

WWS Trustees Council (TC) meetings are held monthly. The first 45 minutes (approximately) are open to the community, and all are welcome to attend. 

At the beginning of each TC meeting, there is a brief study of Waldorf Education/Anthroposophy. Following the study is a comprehensive report from our Head of School that includes updates from various administrative departments of the school as well as other pertinent information. The PFO Executive Team also shares updates from their work with the school community during this portion of the meeting.

New Families are invited to join us for a relaxed morning of good food, conversation, and connection as we welcome you to Washington Waldorf School.

This gathering is a chance to meet other new families, connect with school leadership and fellow community members, and begin building the relationships that make our school feel like home.

Come as you are, bring your questions, and enjoy a delicious breakfast with us!

Please RSVP by 10/19

Friday, Oct 23 at 4pm

We are excited to offer parents/guardians a window into student life at WWS. This will be a time of sharing based on class activities and learning in Grades 2-12. It is an opportunity to see what your child has been up to and what is in store for them in years to come.

More information soon!

Students will stay with their class and staff from dismissal until their performance time. Once a class has finished their performance, they will return to their classrooms until the festival is over. We ask that all families please stay until the festival is completed before picking up students from their respective classrooms.

Saturday, Oct 24 at 9am

RSVP for the Alum Playdate

You are invited to join us for a fall playdate on Saturday, Oct 24 from 9am to 11:30am featuring breakfast snacks, simple activities for the kids, and plenty of time to reconnect with old friends. Bring the whole family—we’d love to see you back on campus!

Many thanks to those who have responded since this was shared last week!

We thought we'd run it for one more week in case you missed it, or as a reminder that you can help! People who hear about our school from current and alum families are more likely to enroll than families who find us through most other sources!

Alia Goodyear

Director of Communications & Marketing

Do you have a relationship with a potential feeder school?

We are always looking to strengthen our relationships with area schools that end at some point before high school. If you came to WWS from another school, or have some other connection, you can help by:

• Sharing WWS materials with the school staff and/or parents
• Checking to see if they have an outplacement event where you could share about WWS
• Sharing your connection with our Enrollment Office

Is there a bulletin board in your favorite coffee shop, park, library, or bookstore?

If so, please pick up a flyer at the front desk about our upcoming tours to help spread the word! If you can't stop by the desk, contact Alia Goodyear.

Do you have a yard with a good spot for a school sign?

If you would like to promote the school with a beautiful yard sign designed by alum parent Lisa Catalone, please contact Alia Goodyear.

And, please share information about our upcoming enrollment events on any relevant listservs to which you belong!

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Washington Waldorf School | Preschool - Grade 12

Educating creative problem solvers in the age of AI.

WWS offers hands-on learning with no classroom screentime from PreK–Grade 5 and thoughtfully limited tech in Grades 6-12, with a healthy balance of academics, arts, and athletics - plus a farm-to-table lunch program! Alums go on to top colleges and meaningful careers.

Upcoming Enrollment Events:

• Forest Kindergarten Open House - Oct 17, 10am
• Friday Tour - Oct 23, 9am
• Grades 1-12 Virtual Sneak Peek - Nov 4, 12pm
• Grades 1-12 Open House - Nov 7, 10am
• Friday Tour - Nov 13, 9am
• Friday Tour - Dec 4, 9am
• Preschool & Kindergarten Open House - Dec 12, 10am

Learn More & Register:

https://bit.ly/46qvned

October

15/ Thursday

• Trustees Council Meeting, 6pm - On Zoom

17/ Saturday

• Forest Kindergarten Parent/Guardian Meeting, 8:30am
• Forest Kindergarten Open House for Prospective Families, 10am

19/ Monday

• Craft & Conversation, 8:30am

20/ Tuesday

• New Family Breakfast, 8:30am

23/ Friday

• School Tour for Prospective Families, 9am
• Fall Festival, 4pm

24/ Saturday

• Alum Family Playdate, 9am
• Seedlings Parent/Guardian Meeting, 11am

26/ Monday

• Craft & Conversation, 8:30am

Parent Teacher Conferences

• Friday, Oct 30 & Monday, Nov 2
• No School
• Sign Up for Conferences in ParentSquare

If you are a current family - first, check ParentSquare for posts from your teachers, departments (Early Childhood, Lower School, Upper School), and the administration.

If you cannot find the information you are looking for on ParentSquare, please contact:

• Early Childhood & Lower School (G 1-5) Coordinator - Esther Probst
• Upper School Coordinator (G 6-12) - Bonnie McClelland
• Operations Director - Laur Garner
• Director of Auxiliary Programs - Natalie Rehberger

How to Submit a Listing

• We welcome submissions of community news, items for sale, want ads, etc. Please keep notices to 500 characters or less. There is no charge for listings.  
• Please submit listings by COB TUESDAY with the subject "Bulletin Submission."
• If you are sending images or flyers, a link to an online version is preferred.
• Bulletin Board notices generally run for 3 weeks - if space allows - unless other arrangements have been made.
• Listings may not be accepted and will likely be edited.

Furnished Bedroom & Private Bathroom for Rent – Cabin John, MD

From Virginia Ibarra (Alum Parent) posting for a neighbor

Fully furnished bedroom with a private bathroom available in a quiet, welcoming single-family home in Cabin John. Convenient location near Bethesda, shopping, parks, and major commuter routes.

$1,500/month – All utilities and Wi-Fi included!

Ideal for a working professional or student. Background/credit check required.

Text 202.596.1688 for details or to schedule a viewing.

Thanksgiving Turkeys from a Local Regenerative Farm

From Eben Kaplan, Parent G4 & G6 and TC Member

Whiffletree Farm in Warrenton, VA, uses humane, regenerative farming practices to raise poultry and livestock. They are a fantastic source for sustainable meat and eggs. They make monthly deliveries near the school and will be delivering Thanksgiving turkeys the Friday before Thanksgiving.

Preorder online!

First Fridays Concert Series Curated by WWS Guitar Teacher Sven Abow

Ethio-Fusion artist Zedicus featuring Abyssinia Roots unplugged are up next at Brentwood Arts Exchange. 

Friday, Nov 6 from 8-10pm

Learn More

Unplugged, and in an intimate art gallery setting, experience Zedicus & Abyssinia Roots, who have crafted a sound that defies boundaries, fusing reggae, rock, alternative, and world music into an irresistible sonic tapestry.



Location: Gateway Arts Center, 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood, MD 20722 (just three blocks north of the Rhode Island Ave. circle, close to the DC / MD line). Free parking at Mixt Foodhall and at Mint Dentistry!

Tickets are $20 at the door or online: Learn More

Neighborhood Dog Missing

Five-Day Creative Speech & Storytelling Retreat in Costa Rica

Led by Debbie Spitulnik, Former WWS Faculty & Alum Parent

February 12–18, 2027

In the cloud forest of Monteverde, we will spend five days immersed in storytelling, Creative Speech, and the living landscape around us.

Using the Four Pillars of Creative Speech™ (Imagination, Movement, Sound, and Breath), we will explore how a story comes to life through its speaker and how our own inner capacities shape the way we meet our listeners.

The cloud forest itself will become part of our study. We will listen to the movement of water and wind, live into the gestures and rhythms of the landscape, observe color, form, and atmosphere, and experience silence. We will bring these into our work with language and story.

This is more than a storytelling workshop. It is a sojourn for the soul: a time to deepen your artistic practice, renew your relationship with your own voice, and experience storytelling in conversation with one of the world's extraordinary ecosystems.

We are all storytellers. This retreat is for all who seek to deepen their connection and kinship to nature, their inner self, and the spoken word.

Learn More & Register

Overnight Camp In West Virginia

From Kate Mueller, G7 Parent & TC Chair

Camp Twin Creeks is where friendships flourish, childhood thrives, and independence grows! During two weeks of traditional overnight camp, children become part of a lifelong community. By unplugging from technology and the distractions of everyday life, campers are able to connect with new friends and mentors, try new things, and develop confidence and independence.

Camp Twin Creeks has a beautiful, cool campus in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. Our campus and seasoned adult staff provide endless opportunities for new and fun experiences. Activities include: Arts and Crafts, Dance, Theater, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Swimming, Nature, Soccer, Basketball, Archery, Climbing Wall, Vertical Playground, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Ropes Course, Horseback Riding, Rink Hockey, Zip Lining, High Ropes Adventure, and more!

For over 25 summers, our camp has been led by husband-and-wife directors. Our programming decisions, staff training, and all our endeavors are guided by the four pillars of our Youth Development Philosophy, which serve as our true north star.

2027 Dates and Rates

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