Useful Links about Waldorf Education

Waldorf in the News

Waldorf Education is the fastest-growing independent school movement in the world, and we have been in the news a lot lately! Please take some time to read the following articles.

• Electric Youth: Why Susan Linn and the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood Terrify Child Advertisers, Boston Magazine

• Math and Science in the Kindergarten Waldorf Early Childhood Settings, Lifeways North America

• Silicon Valley School: No Computers in Classroms, CBS News

• The Waldorf Way: Silicon Valley School Eschews Technology, NBC Nightly News

• What Can Slow Schools Teach Us?, Sign On San Diego

• Death of Preschool, Originally posted in Scientific American

• A Silicon Valley School That Doesn’t Compute, The New York Times

• Grading the Digital School, The New York Times

• Invitation to a Dialogue: Computers in School?, The New York Times

• Sunday Dialogue: Using Technology to Teach, The New York Times

• Waldorf Education in Public Schools, Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Grandparents and Special Friends Day

Friday May 17, 8:30-10:30

A beautiful morning during which we welcome grandparents and special guests into our school. There is a presentation about an aspect of our school, and then time to visit in K-8th grade classrooms. RSVP to Lisa Espenshade.

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One Fair Evening Spring Benefit Gala and Auction

Saturday May 18, 5:00-10:00pm at the Shelburne Farms Coach Barn

Our Annual Gala Spring Benefit is the grand musical performance and social event of our year. This year, the musical program will feature favorite choral pieces from the last ten years of Spring Benefit concerts. The Benefit is held at the beautiful Shelburne Farms Coach Barn, our Venue Corporate Sponsor. Over 275 people attend each night and the stage is filled with more than 200 musicians and singers, including our fifth through twelfth grade students, visiting alumni musicians, and adult chorus.

To purchase reservations for the Gala, and our Grand Raffle, as well as to view the online auction, please go to the Spring Benefit website.

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Cultured Beverages Workshop: Fruity, Fizzy Kombucha and Gingerbug Sodas for the Healthy Family

Saturday, June 1, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn to make cultured, fizzy, probiotic beverages like kombucha and gingerbug sodas to keep you feeling refreshed all summer long with Caroline Homan (Nourishing Vermont) and Joshua Pfeil (Aqua Vitea Kombucha). Learn about starter cultures like kombucha, gingerbug, and whey and taste some great seasonal examples of these beverages made with whole fruit or tea leaves and unrefined cane sugar. Have frozen berries in your fruit stash at home? We can use frozen fruit to flavor these beverages, too! Bring your kids and get started today with these fun, healthy, sparkling drinks.

Caroline Homan is the chapter leader for Nourishing Vermont, the local chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation, which is dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research, and activism.

Since 2007, Joshua A. Pfeil has been a Chef Instructor educating hundreds of conferences and classrooms on fermentation and the nutritive values of whole foods. Recently, he co-authored "Culture of Personality: A Guide to Fermentation" while dividing his time between working as a sales representative and educator for Aqua Vitea Kombucha, managing and operating Cellar Door FoodWorks and tending the land of Naked Newt Farm with his wife Hannah C. Pfeil.

RSVP to JoAnne Dennee at jdennee@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org or call (802)985-2827. The Lake Champlain Waldorf School is located at 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne.

This workshop was made possible by the generous support of the Forrest and Frances Lattner Foundation.

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Local Pastured Meat Workshop with Molly Stevens and Frank Pace

Saturday, May 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm (Music by the Irregulars 5:00 - 6:00)

On May 11, two local food celebrities come together for this free workshop on cooking pastured, local meat at affordable prices. Animals that graze on grass produce meat that is higher in omega 3 fatty acids, essential to the human diet. Come savor nourishing bone broth and slowly braised brisket as Molly Stevens and Frank Pace walk us through purchasing and preparing local meat at affordable prices by focusing on the wonderful flavors and nutrition in soup bones, organ meats, and brisket.

Classically trained in professional kitchens in France, award-winning cookbook author Molly Stevens (All About Roasting and All About Braising) has directed programs and taught at numerous culinary institutes worldwide. Living in Northern Vermont, she contributes regularly in Fine Cooking, Saveur, Bon Appetit and Eating Well magazines, and was selected as the 2007 “Bon Appetit Cooking Teacher of the Year.”

Trained Chef and Master Butcher Frank Pace is the in-house butcher for Guild Fine Meats and sister restaurants, and soon in a sandwich shop on St.Paul Street in Burlington. As such, Frank travels to and helps purchase whole animals from local farms, then butchers the meat and prepares dry-aged steaks, fresh sausage, dry- cured Italian Salami, charcuterie and more.

The workshop will take place at the Lake Champlain Waldorf School, 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne. RSVP to JoAnne DeNee jdennee@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org or 802.985.2827. This workshop was made possible by the generous support of the Forrest and Frances Lattner Foundation.

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High School Observation Morning

Wednesday, May 8, 8:30–10:30 am

Experience our high school education first-hand. The morning will include a visit to academic classes, followed by a welcome tea and time to meet with faculty. Interested students are encouraged to attend. Charlotte campus. RSVP to Pam Graham at 985-2827 ext 12 or pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org.

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Observation Morning Pre-K through 8th grade

Tuesday, May 7, 8:30-10:30am

Are you curious about Waldorf Education? Come experience Waldorf education first hand. Adults are invited to observe grade school and preschool-kindergarten classes in session. Questions and conversations will follow. Shelburne Campus, 359 Turtle Lane. Directions: Take Route 7 to Shelburne; turn west on Harbor Road; go less than a mile; turn right on Turtle Lane and proceed to the end of the dirt road. FREE. RSVP. 985-2827 ext. 12 or pgraham@LakeChamplainWaldorfSchool.org.

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Early Childhood MAYFEST Celebration

Saturday, May 4th, 10:00-2:00pm

Jump into springtime fun at our Early Childhood Mayfest on Saturday, May 4, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

This annual celebration is a beloved event for area families, and it’s easy to see why: this is a day designed for the young child—not too much noise or bustle, but lots of outdoor merry-making for the under-six crowd and their families.

Children can hold a colorful ribbon and dance around the Maypole or make their own garland crown out of flowers and vines. Free face painting, pony rides (available for a nominal fee), and live music make this an unforgettable event.

Families are invited to bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic, or enjoy kid-friendly lunches and treats from the concession stand. After the festival, parents can linger as kids play on the playground or visit the resident sheep and bunnies.

Lake Champlain Waldorf School is located at the end of Turtle Lane, off Harbor Road in Shelburne, VT. For information please call (802) 985-2827 x 12

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Fermentation Workshop

Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 - 11:00 am

Jason Frishman will be leading a free, hands on workshop making fermented veggies and krauts. Lacto-fermented foods are tasty, versatile and healthy! They are also easy and fun to make at home. This workshop will take us through the basics of the lacto-fermentation process with a variety of different vegetables, including a Central American dish called curtido made with homemade pineapple vinegar. Jason Frishman of Folkfoods, a small artisan local food business in Burlington, enjoys making and teaching fermentations year-round. Bring your own pint jar and take home a delicious jar of health food after a morning of fermentation adventure. RSVP JoAnne Dennee at jdennee@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org or call (802)985-2827. The workshop is happening at the Lake Champlain Waldorf School, 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne.

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Do you wish you had the chance to be a Waldorf student?

Friday, April 26th 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Gather with adults from our community to help shape an adult study and artistic experience at LCWS. Barbara Richardson from the Center for Anthroposophy will lead us in Eurythmy and present the Foundation Studies program as an opportunity to learn about Rudolf Steiner’s Science of the Spirit and how this path can guide our work in the world. Foundation Studies programs include painting, study, storytelling, singing and more. This evening workshop will take place in the Eurythmy Room at 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne For more information, or if you’re interested but unable to attend, please contact Merrily Lovell: mlovell@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org or 802-425-6195.

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Annual Life of the Child Conference

Smart Moves: Why Learning is Not All in Your Head, March 22 - 23

Visit the Life of the Child Conference page to learn more about this two-day, experiential workshop with renowned neurophysiologist Dr. Carla Hannaford. If you are looking for effective parenting strategies, revolutionary ideas for your classroom, or alternative ways to treat ADHD, come to this interactive, two-day workshop. Participants will discover why and how the body plays an essential role in all learning, they will explore her accessible, cutting-edge brain research, and practice proven effective techniques that make it easier to work, learn, parent and teach. Register on-line or contact Pam Graham pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org 802.985.2827 ext. 12.

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Weston Price & Rudolf Steiner: Biodynamics and Nutrient Dense Foods with Doug Flack

Wednesday, March 13, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

A lecture and tasting by Doug Flack on the principles of a healthy diet as defined by Weston Price. Come taste! Come learn! The “traditional” family diet: how to feed a family with healthy, simple, real foods... foods our grandparents would recognize. In this interactive workshop, Doug Flack of Flack Family Farms will cut through the confusion about what is healthy for children, share which nutrient-dense foods help bodies and brains grow, and add to your kitchen tool kit. Bust food myths and learn about healthy fats, grass-fed meats, soaked and sprouted grains and nuts, fermented vegetables and dairy, and bone broths. For more information e-mail JoAnne Dennee or call 802.985.2827. The Lake Champlain Waldorf School is located at 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne. Sponsored by the Forrest and Frances Lattner Foundation

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Alice in Wonderland

February 21 - 22

Proudly presented by the Lake Champlain Waldorf School Class of 2013, a classic tale loved by all, Alice in Wonderland! In addition to numerous performances at our school, the senior class is excited to perform at the Blackbox Theater at Main Street Landing (1 Main St. Burlington).

Three Performances Include: February 21, 1:00pm and 7:00pm February 22, 1:00pm

Audiences are sure to enjoy the students’ performance, adapted for the stage by Eva Le Gallienne and Florida Friebus. Alice’s adventures in an underground world lead her to encounters with peculiar characters including the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts. The script is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. New York City.

The performances are free. All are welcome. For Tickets Call Laura Slesar (802) 425-6195 or e-mail Laura Slesar.

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Winter Family Open House

Saturday, January 26, 10:00 AM - NOON

Come see why Waldorf education is the fastest growing educational philosophy in the world. Bring family and friends to our Winter Open House! Teachers and high school students will give tours and presentations about Waldorf education while young children can participate in preschool and kindergarten activities. Refreshments. Shelburne campus. FREE. RSVP to Pam Graham pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org or call 802.985.2827.

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Simplicity Parenting Course, Saturdays 10:00-12:00

LCWS is pleased to offer our first Simplicity Parenting group. Founded by renowned parenting consultant Kim John Payne, Simplicity Parenting is an international movement that helps parents use the extraordinary power of less to raise calmer, happier, more secure kids. We will practice techniques that can help us in hard parenting moments, and learn how to make small, do-able changes to bring our family culture into alignment with our own values. Abigail Diehl-Noble, Simplicity Parenting certified group leader and mother of three, leads the course.

Classes meet on Saturdays from 10:00 - 12:00. The dates are: January 19, February 2, February 16, March 16, April 6, April 13 ~Imagine a family life filled with more connection than tension ~Imagine your child's life with unscheduled time to play and create ~Imagine a wealth of family stories to share for years to come

Childcare available

$175/individual, $275/couple (includes materials).

RSVP to Pam Graham pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org or call 802.985.2827.

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Simplicity Parenting: Getting Back to YOUR Family Values

Wednesday, January 9, 7:00 - 8:30pm

Are you living the life you imagined when you thought about having children? Some of our visions may have needed a reality check, but recovering our dreams for our family is part of being the parent we want to be. Join an evening workshop to help you strengthen your individual family values, and get fresh inspiration as you move your family toward them. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to Pam Graham (802)985-2827 ext.12 or e-mail pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org. To get to the Lake Champlain Waldorf School turn west off of Rt. 7 at Harbor Rd. light, right on Turtle Ln.

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High School Open House & Panel

Tuesday, January 8, 7:00-9:00 pm Charlotte Campus

What is the Waldorf high school experience really like? Come interact with a panel of high school students and alumni about their experiences and transitions to college life and beyond. Join us after the panel discussion for tours with students and faculty. Parents and students are both encouraged to attend. 735 Ferry Rd. FREE. RSVP to Pam at pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org or 802-985-2827 x 12

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Holiday Fair 2012

November 30 & December 1

Bring a touch of warmth to your family's holiday experience this year. Come enjoy one of the most magical holiday events in our region; a two-day, European-style fair and family event that finds the heart of the holiday season. All are welcome!

Friday, November 30th, 6:30 to 9:00 pm Artisan Market Enjoy savory treats and browse for all your holiday gifts from over 60 artisans. This is a curated Artisan Market with handmade gifts for everyone on your list. Friday night activities also include wreath decorating. You also can enjoy a pottery spinning demo and splurge on henna tattoos. For adults and older teens.

Saturday, December 1st, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm European-Styled Family Fair Bring the whole family for a festive day with a huge artisan market, holiday singing, children's craft making, storytelling, magical activities, including the “Crystal Cave of the Snow Queen,” circus games, African drumming, cake game, home cooked café foods and more! Enjoyable for everyone.

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Fall Open House

Saturday, November 10th, 10:00 - noon

Are you seeking a school where education is a journey, not a race? At the Lake Champlain Waldorf School, we offer a developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education that inspires a love for learning and prepares students for life in this changing world. Imagine the possibilities for your child!
Bring the whole family to our Fall Open House. Come visit our beautiful Shelburne campus and explore the outstanding early childhood, grade school & high school curriculum. Teachers and high school students will give tours and presentations about Waldorf education. Enjoy lantern-making, refreshments, and discussions on the Introduction to Waldorf Education at 11am.
Please RSVP to Pam Graham, 985-2827 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org

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Forest of Magic and Mystery

Wednesday, October 31, 4:00 - 5:30pm

This event is SOLD OUT. Please check back with us next year!

Join us for the Forest of Magic and Mystery, for children under 11 and their parents. Starting at 4 p.m., “bands of travelers” will follow a path lit with jack-o’-lanterns through the school’s beautiful fields and forest. Along the way they will meet a fatherly magician who has lost his daughter, and a host of fairies, fools, sprites and royals who will give the seekers clues and treasures as they travel in search of the missing princess. Based on Shakespearean characters from The Tempest, Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Twelfth Night, this storytelling event will appeal to all--no need to know Shakespeare! At the end of the journey you will find a bonfire where families can gather to warm themselves before heading off into the Halloween night. The Forest of Magic and Mystery is produced in collaboration with Sparkle Stories of Charlotte, Vermont. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP to secure your spot; no entry without reservation. Slots fill up fast so reserve yours today by contacting Pam Graham pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org, 985-2827 x12

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English Country Dancing

Monday, October 15, 6:30-8:30pm

You are welcome to come to a great evening of light, fun social dancing for adults and for students in sixth grade and older. We are hosting an introductory English Country Dancing class on Monday October 15, 6:30-8:30 in the Community Room at the Turtle Lane campus. [If there is interest, a regular dance at our school can follow, hopefully with live music].
What is English County Dancing? It is a style of social dance, originally from the eighteenth century and earlier, done in different formations (long or short lines, circles, squares, etc.) ranging in mood from light playfulness to delightful elegance, enthusiastically robust to gloriously stately. The music comes from composers Purcell, Handel, and Grainger as well as traditional, folk, classical and contemporary sources, and is above all, very melodic. It’s easy to learn, and the basic step is simple -- just walking in time with the music.
If you come, bring clean, flat-heeled shoes with some traction; it’s best to avoid high or narrow heels, sneakers, and flip-flops/mules. Dress comfortably and casually, and be aware that you can get warm, so layers are helpful. This first class will be to recorded music, but in the future we might have live musicians.

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Rummage Sale

Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 9:00am-1:00pm

It’s THE place to find treasures for your home, wardrobe, children and lifestyles!In our modern economy, we could all use a little retail BLISS...

SHELBURNE - west at Harbor Rd. light, right on Turtle Lane. 985-2827 www.LakeChamplainWaldorfSchool.org

Doors open at 9am sharp!

Parents: sign up to volunteer here

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"One Glorious Evening" Spring Benefit

Gala Concert & Auction: Saturday, May 19, Family Concert: Thursday, May 17

At the beautiful Shelburne Farms Coach Barn

Please click here to go to our Spring Benefit website.

Questions? email Lisa Espenshade. Thank you kindly.

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Dance & Shake to Feed Your State!

Friday, March 9th

Dear Community, Jenny Rehkugler is planning a dance-a-thon for her senior project on March 9th at the Shelburne town hall for both the grade school and high school students. All the money raised from the event will go to Hunger Free Vermont, a local organization with a mission to “end the injustice of hunger and malnutrition for all Vermonters.” She is looking for help from the Waldorf community with anything from raffle donations to helping set up to being a chaperon at the dance. Please contact Jenny if you are interested in helping. 802-734-4907 or Email jrehkugler@gmail.com

Here’s how the pledge form works…

• Ask family, friends and neighbors to make a donation to Hunger Free Vermont

• Whoever raises the most money will win an I-POD TOUCH!

• Make sure you bring your pledge sheet and all the money you raise to the dance so you can be considered for the grand prize

• Admission is FREE with a filled out pledge sheet

• For every canned good you bring, you will receive one free raffle ticket.

Your donations will make big difference in the lives of hungry children and adults all over the state of Vermont.

$5 admission or FREE with a pledge sheet!

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Waldorf Workshop RESCHEDULED!! Healthy Food-Healthy Children

**NEW DATE: Monday, February 20, 7:00 PM SHELBURNE CAMPUS

It’s one of our deepest desires to feed our children well, but what exactly does that mean in this age of choices and conflicting claims? How do we encourage kids to eat a variety of foods? How do we find time to prepare healthy meals? A kindergarten teacher and a Certified Health Counselor, both experienced mothers, share information and ideas for supporting your family’s health through good nutrition.

Led by JoAnne Dennee and Maureen Wheeler. FREE. RSVP to Pam Graham: pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org

Shelburne Campus, 359 Turtle Lane

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Movie Screening - Mother Nature's Child

Friday, January 20th at 7pm Shelburne Campus

We are pleased to offer a screening of the movie “Mother Nature’s Child: Growing Outdoors in the Media Age” on Friday, January 20th at 7:00pm. The film examines why children need unstructured time outside, what the place risk-taking has in healthy child development, and how play is a form of learning. It also looks at the ways children growing up in urban areas connect to nature and what it means to educate the “whole” child. Please join us after the screening for a panel discussion. $5 donation suggested. RSVP to Pam at pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org

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Waldorf Workshops - Needle Felting

Wednesday, November 30th, 7pm

How often have you wished you could have a Waldorf education? Here is a chance to try your hand at sculpting with wool. Rich in texture and color, wool quickly felts into delightful toys and other projects that will make wonderful gifts. You will leave this class with a finished ornament and ideas for future projects. Led by Nicandra Galper. FREE. RSVP. Shelburne Campus. pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org or 985-2827 x 12

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South Pacific, a LCWS High School Drama Club Production

November 17-20

Here is a great musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan. The story weaves together characters and elements from several stories into a single plotline about an American nurse at a U.S. Naval base who falls in love with a French plantation owner with a dark past. Issues of race and war are dealt with amongst the backdrop of beauty and exploration.

Evening Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. November 17th, 18th and 19th at 7 pm.

Matinee Performances on Saturday and Sunday. November 19th and 20th at 2pm.

Tickets $12/adult and $6/student. ($1 service charge will be added)

FOR TICKETS!

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Creating a Meaningful Festival Life at Home

Tuesday, November 15, 7:00-8:30pm

Frazzled. Overworked. Overspent. How did the holidays come to be so frenetic? And how can we get back to fun? Join an experienced kindergarten teacher and mother of three for inspiration as you think about how to simplify and renew your own family traditions, let go of commercial expectations, and make festivals genuine and joyful times in your home. Led by Karen White.

FREE. Please RSVP to Pam Graham (802)985-2827 x 12 or email pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org

FREE, Please RSVP to Pam Graham pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org

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Fall Family Open House

Saturday, November 5th 10am-noon

Are you seeking a school where education is a journey, not a race? At the Lake Champlain Waldorf School, we offer a developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education that inspires a love for learning and prepares students for life in this changing world. Imagine the possibilities for your child! Bring family and friends to our Fall Open House. Teachers and high school students will give tours and presentations about Waldorf education while young children can make lanterns and participate in other preschool and kindergarten activities. Refreshments will be served. 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP to Pam Graham at 985-2827 or pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org

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Nightmare on Ferry Road

Saturday, October 29, 6:30-10:00pm

Haunted House - ages 12 and older
. This is our high school’s 3rd Annual Haunted House Fundraiser. Refreshments for sale. Lake Champlain Waldorf High School - Charlotte Campus, 735 Ferry Rd. $8

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Angry Birds? Happy Birds!

Wednesday, October 26th, 7:00-8:30pm

Why does the Waldorf school ask parents to hold off on introducing media until children are older, and then to limit screen time? How can we give our children a childhood full of rich experience, and still make sure they can live and thrive in an information-driven age? Led by James Hillier and Pamela Sonn. FREE. RSVP.

Shelburne Campus. FREE, please RSVP to Pam Graham pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org or (802)985-2827 x 12

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Oh! O.Henry, an Eric Foxman production

October 20th 7:00 - 9:00pm

Back by popular demand, Eric Foxman brings his one-man performance of short stories to Shelburne for a extraordinary one-night only engagement. Oh! O.Henry! is an evening of short story masterpieces by America’s favorite writer early 20th century writer, O.Henry. These stories come alive in a theatrical tour-de-force to benefit the Lake Champlain Waldorf School.

Eric will weave together four gems, creating a program guaranteed to make the audience laugh aloud and smile within. “These are some of my O. Henry favorites,” says Foxman. “I want to share them with the audience so they, too, will be tickled and delighted.” The four stories portray the various ways love and romance can intertwine in people’s lives and are a delight to watch. With a minimum of props, and clothed in O. Henry’s own words, the actor invites the audience to let their imaginations roam free to breathe life into these delightful stories.

In addition to three humorous stories, the program includes a story of suspense and drama that allows to audience to ponder ‘what might happen next’. Eric introduces each story with a glimpse into the phases of O. Henry’s life so the audience becomes familiar with the man who wrote these masterworks. “This year marks the centenary of O.Henry’s death. I am honored to be able to give these stories as a gift and offer this program as a grateful tribute to this master of American literature,” notes Foxman.

This special performance in Vermont is part of a tour Foxman is making throughout the Pacific Northwest. Eric has previously performed in New England, New York, the Southwest, as well as Texas, California and Germany. With close to 100 performances under his belt, audiences in over 45 venues have enjoyed his varied programs through the last decade. Come enjoy yourself for the evening, hear some remarkably funny stories and help the Lake Champlain Waldorf School all at the same time!

Due to the length and vocabulary of the program, the evening is suitable for grades six and up. Oh! O.Henry! will be presented at the Lake Champlain Waldorf School, at 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne, VT on Saturday, October 20th at 7 pm. Suggested donation at the door: $10 / person or $15 / family.

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Rosh Hashanah and Michaelmas Family Festival

Thursday, September 29th, 3:00- 5:30

This year we have a special Fall Family Festival to celebrate both Rosh Hashanah: Days of Awe and Gratitude AND Michaelmas: The Courage to Strengthen our Loving Will.

We will have a pot luck supper, apple bobbing, face painting, archery, hair weaving. There will also be a 9th &10th grade Rosh Hashanah Play and a 3rd grade Michaelmas play.

Please remember to WEAR RED!!!! And bring your own drinks, plates, bowls, cups & silverware, and lots of food. Also bring chairs or blankets to sit on (tarps if wet!), and warm clothing and rain gear if needed.

This is for our school community. For the potluck, here's what to bring: Last names A-K please bring a side dish or salad Last names L-S please bring a main dish Last names T-Z please bring a dessert

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Rummage Sale

Saturday, September 24th 9:00am-1:00pm

The Lake Champlain Waldorf School is having their annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, September 24th. It’s THE place to find treasures for your home, yard, wardrobe, children and lifestyles! NEW THIS YEAR -- We will have a special "Teen" room, where you will only find very hip, very cool items. Of course, all ages will be welcome to shop!

In our modern economy, we could all use a little retail BLISS...Sale is from 9am to 1pm --line-up usually starts at 8:30am. Don't miss this one!!

All proceeds will help to support the school’s scholarship fund. Thank you for supporting Waldorf Education.

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"One Fair Evening" Spring Benefit

Gala Concert and Auction: Saturday May 21, Family Concert: Thursday May 19

At the beautiful Shelburne Farms Coach Barn

Please click here to go to our Spring Benefit website.

Questions? email Lisa Espenshade. Thank you kindly.

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Early Childhood Mayfest

May 7, 10:00am–2:00pm

Join us for our annual Mayfest! We'll have pony rides, may pole, face painting, live music, flag painting, GREAT FOOD, garland making and more. It's a fun-filled day at the Lake Champlain Waldorf school for families with children age six and under.

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Social Inclusion: How to Create a World of Belonging

Tuesday April 12 at 7:00 pm

This evening will focus on and celebrate how to support your child, your family, your community and your self in resolving conflict while continually restoring health to your relationships. The result is a deep sense of belonging.

Led by Katherine Verman and Laura Slesar

Shelburne Campus.

FREE! Please RSVP to Pam Grahampgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org (this is important in case we need to reschedule).

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"Race to Nowhere" movie screening

April 1st, 7pm Shelburne Campus

Please note: Due to a policy change of the filmmaker, we are required to charge for the screening of this film.

Purchase Your Tickets HERE!

We are pleased to announce that on Friday, April 1, at 7pm, we will be screening the movie, "Race to Nowhere". This is a call to action for families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens. Join us for this special screening which will be followed by panel discussion.

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Learn to Knit!

March 31 at 7:00 pm

Do you want to keep up with your first grader's knitting? It’s never too late (or early) to learn how to knit. We will teach you beginning knitting skills and begin a simple first knitting project. Bring a set of knitting needles if you have them. Look forward to a cozy knitting-time with your grade school child! Led by Wendy Coughlan and Nicandra Galper. Shelburne Campus.

FREE, please RSVP to Pam Grahampgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org

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Amahl and the Night Visitors, free performance for all ages

Thursday January 20, 7:00pm, Shelburne Campus

This is a lovely operetta about a special encounter by the three kings (Mr.s Olson, Diehl-Noble, and Foster) with a young shepherd boy (Miss Culhane) and his widowed mother (Mme. Reed). Supporting players are all members of the LCWS faculty. Less than one hour long, this all ages show promises to be a treat.

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Winter Open House

Saturday, January 15th, 10am - noon

Bring the whole family to Lake Champlain Waldorf School for our winter Open House! Come visit our beautiful Shelburne campus and explore the outstanding early childhood, grade school & high school curriculum.

Our special activity will be Bread Baking!!

Please RSVP to Pam Graham, 985-2827 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org

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A Conversation with High School Students & Graduates

Tuesday, January 11th, 7pm

Do you have questions about what a Waldorf high school education is like? Come interact with a panel of LCWS high school students to hear about their experiences and our graduates about their transitions to college life and beyond. Charlotte Campus.

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Holiday Wreaths and Holiday Gifts

In the grade school lobby!

Hello all! Come to the grade school lobby for a wreath or holiday gift. There are three types of wreaths to choose from: undecorated ($20), standard decorated wreaths ($27) premium wreaths with hand made decorations ($32).

We also have a small number of candles, coffee, chocolates and other gift items for sale!

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Waldorf Workshops

Parent Education December 7th

Tuesday December 7 at 7:00 pm How and Why Movement Education is an Integral Part of Waldorf Education It is now widely understood that kinesthetic learning must be an integral part of inspired learning. Come hear about and experience movement with our teachers! Experiential and informational. Shelburne Campus. Led by Felicia Far, Mashobane Moruthane, Stephan Vdoviak.

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Doll-Making Workshop - for adults

November 20, 9am - 1pm

Learn how to make a classic Waldorf doll made of natural materials. You will leave with a doll that just needs the hair finished and clothing. Some hand sewing experience would be necessary. Enrollment limited! $45.00, materials included.

Led by Melendy Comey, handwork teacher

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Oklahoma!

November 11-14

Proudly presented by Lake Champlain Waldorf School's Drama Club, a Rodgers & Hammerstein's classical musical, Oklahoma!

Location: LCWS Shelburne Campus Community Room

Evening performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday - November 11,12 and 13 at 7 p.m.

Matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday- November 13 and 14 at 2 p.m.

Ticket Price: $10/adult and $5/student: limited,general admission seating so advanced purchase recommended at either Front Office.

http://www.rnh.com

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High School Discovery Morning

Wednesday, November 10th, 8:30 - 10:00 AM

Experience the innovative and engaging Waldorf high school curriculum first-hand! The Morning will include a visit to an academic class, followed by a welcome tea and time to meet with faculty. Interested students are encouraged to attend. Lake Champlain Waldorf High School, Ferry Road, Charlotte Campus. FREE. RSVP.985-2827 ext. 12 or pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org

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Nightmare on Ferry Road Haunted House

Saturday, October 30th 7 - 11 p.m.
$8/person. 735 Ferry Road, Charlotte. Back by popular demand, visitors to this Very Scary Haunted House will leave quaking! Sponsored by the Lake Champlain Waldorf High School. For adults and children grade 7 and older.

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Halloween Magical Woods

For families with young children

Sunday October 31, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Come walk through a lantern glowing path in our woods, stopping to hear stories along the way. Treats, a bonfire, a costume parade! This event is for young children; please no scary costumes!

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Oh! O.Henry!

Saturday, October 16 at 7 pm

By special request, Eric Foxman brings his one man performance of short stories to Shelburne for a extraordinary one-night only engagement. Oh! O.Henry! is an evening of short story masterpieces by America’s favorite writer early 20th century writer, O.Henry. These stories come alive in a theatrical tour-de-force to benefit the Lake Champlain Waldorf School.

Eric will weave together 4 gems, creating a program guaranteed to make the audience laugh aloud and smile within. “These are some of my O. Henry favorites,” says Foxman. “I want to share them with the audience so they, too, will be tickled and delighted.” The four stories portray the various ways love and romance intertwine in people’s lives and are a delight to watch. With a minimum of props, and clothed in O. Henry’s own words, the actor invites the audience to let their imaginations roam free to breathe life into these delightful stories.

In addition to three humorous stories, the program includes a story of suspense and drama that allows to audience to ponder ‘what might happen next’. Eric introduces each story with a glimpse into the phases of O. Henry’s life so the audience becomes familiar with the man who wrote these masterworks. “This year marks the centenary of O.Henry’s death. I am honored to be able to give these stories as a gift and offer this program as a grateful tribute to this master of American literature,” notes Foxman.

This special performance in Vermont is part of a tour Foxman is making throughout the Pacific Northwest. Eric has previously performed in New England, New York, the Southwest, as well as Texas, California and Germany. With close to 100 performances under his belt, audiences in over 45 venues have enjoyed his varied programs through the last decade. Come enjoy yourself for the evening, hear some remarkably funny stories and help the Lake Champlain Waldorf School all at the same time!

Due to the length and vocabulary of the program, the evening is suitable for grades six and up. Oh! O.Henry! will be presented at the Lake Champlain Waldorf School, at 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne, VT on Saturday, October 16 at 7 pm. Suggested donation at the door: $10 / person or $15 / family.

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Rummage Sale Bliss

September 25, 2010
Treasures from 200 families, impeccably organized for your shopping pleasure. Adult & children clothes, toys, household, boutique, antiques, furniture, books and more. This is one of the largest rummage sales in the area and we strive to make it a fun, unique experience.

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Class of 2010 Commencement

Saturday June 12, 2010
A packed audience was treated to selections of Mozart’s Magic Flute during the high school commencement ceremony of the Lake Champlain Waldorf School on Saturday June 12. Eleven students in the class of 2010 performed a cappella and in full, gorgeous harmony during the students’ poignant and emotional farewell to the independent school in Charlotte and Shelburne.
Steve Crimy, one of the school’s humanities faculty described each student to the gathered parents, alumni, friends and teachers before presenting the diplomas, each a beautiful water color. He spoke not about their accomplishments but about a unique quality that each individual brought to the class and to the whole Lake Champlain Waldorf School community.
For the graduation ceremony, the school drew upon the rich festivals and celebrations that mark each student’s career. On the first day of each school year, every first grade student walks through a flowered arbor, and is presented a rose by a high school senior who welcomes them into the school community. As a lovely closing to their Waldorf education, each graduating senior received a rose to mark the completion and flowering of their education, along with their diploma that was created by an alumnus of the school.
Founded in 1984 upon the philosophy of Rudolph Steiner, Waldorf education’s overarching goals are to provide students with the basis on which to develop into free, moral and integrated individuals. Through a curriculum of academically challenging lessons, infused with the arts and informed by a unique understanding of a child’s developmental needs, the Lake Champlain Waldorf School educates its students to become well-rounded individuals capable of bringing purpose and direction to their lives, ready to think on their own, stand for themselves and act with empathy toward others. The school is the largest early childhood through high school in the state of Vermont.

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MLK Day Food Shelf Collection

On Monday, January 18th from 1-3pm
Members of the Lake Champlain Waldorf High School Community will be canvassing local neighborhoods in Charlotte, Shelburne & South Burlington for donations for the Chittenden Food Shelf, the LUND Family Center and COTS. Donations range from food to toiletries, baby needs and clothing. Students will come to your doors seeking donations. If you know you will not be home but wish to donate please feel free to leave clearly marked items and hopefully we will hit your neighborhood. You can also bring your donations to the Lake Champlain Waldorf School's Shelburne Campus Parking Lot from 2:30-3:00 on Monday.

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Observation Mornings

Monthly throughout the school year

A chance for adults to experience Waldorf education first hand: Observe early childhood, grade school or high school classes in session, with questions and conversation to follow. FREE. Please call 985-2827 ex. 12 or contact Pam Graham to attend.

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Morning Previews of Waldorf High School

Experience the innovative and engaging Waldorf high school curriculum first-hand!
Tues. January 12, Wed. February 3, Thur. March 18, 8:30-10:30 AM
Both mornings will include a visit to an academic class, followed by a welcome tea and time to meet with faculty. Students are encouraged to attend. Lake Champlain Waldorf High School, Ferry Road, Charlotte Campus. FREE. RSVP.

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Insider’s Glimpse: Inside the Waldorf High School

Panel Discussion with Student & Alumni
Tuesday January 12, 7:00 PM
Have you ever wondered what it is really like to be a Waldorf High school student? Get an inside glimpse from current LCWS high school students and Waldorf alumni. Following the panel discussion there will be time for prospective students to talk face to face with current students. Parents and middle school students are encouraged to attend. Charlotte Campus. FREE. RSVP.

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25th Anniversary Cabaret Night

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 7PM DESSERT & COFFEE
..An evening of sublime & irreverent entertainment...
~ for parents & alumni ~
This has been one of the best, fun-filled parent community events in the history of the school, and we’re bringing it back to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the school. New families will love getting to know the faculty through this delightful & ruckus performance.

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25th Annual Holiday Festival & Fair

"Toys that Endure" Shelburne News, December 3, 2009

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