Dear DWS Families and Colleagues,

 

As the smoke of lost homes, flora, fauna and dreams fills our valley, we are mindful of the families experiencing such devastating losses. 

The safety of our students is a primary concern. With air quality moving into the hazardous ranges, Davis Waldorf School is closely monitoring air quality numbers. We will be keeping students inside when the numbers go into the unhealthy range and ask that you pick up your students right away after school if they are not going to extended care. Extended care students will be kept inside.

Here at Davis Waldorf School, we celebrate Halloween with a blend of the old and the new. Children fourth grade and younger and their parents will enjoy the "Protected Path," a journey through the world of vignettes, fairy tales, and far-off lands. Led by an "Angel Guide," they hear stories and gather treats along the way. On the "Perilous Path" we give children grades 5 and up a chance to venture into the world of darkness in a way that is both safe and a bit challenging.

From kindergarten nature walks to high school studies of optics, evolution and biological chemistry, Waldorf education develops the curiosity, creativity and imagination necessary for success in the sciences. We will look at how and why teaching 'from the phenomena' excites learners about science and develops scientific thinking. You will learn how Waldorf science teachers work with the phenomena differently at each stage, specifically during the middle grades of the child's development to enliven and inspire.

 You are invited to attend our art exhibit this Sunday featuring work from Davis Waldorf students Grades 1-8 entitled "Connecting with the Natural World through the Eyes of a Child."