Welcome Back!
Greetings, Ashwood Waldorf School Community!
I hope that you have had a fabulous summer. In July, I undertook the wonderful journey of walking the Camino Portuguese, a 180-mile trek from Porto, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. As my husband and I trekked through vineyards and olive orchards, through sandy beaches and forested mountains, backs aching, feet blistered, but with big grins plastered onto our faces, I noted repeatedly that hard work and stretching beyond my comfort level are necessary parts of continuing to grow and learn. While I cannot put into words the direct lessons from this experience, I know that it continues to stir me and brings a new sense of inspiration to the coming school year ahead.
Read more!
See you soon, and welcome back to school!
-Jody Spanglet
School Director
"Look at every path closely and deliberately. Then ask yourself, and yourself alone, one question. Does this path have a heart? If it does, the path is good; if it doesn't, it is of no use."
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The Teachings of Don Juan
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Cellphones
Reminder: To model conscious media use,
we ask that adults refrain from using cellphones, texting, or using other electronic devices while moving through the school buildings, walking on campus grounds, and while dropping off and picking up their children.
If adults need to use their phones while at school, we suggest they do so in their car.
-From Ashwood's Parent Handbook
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Rose Ceremony
You are warmly invited to Ashwood Waldorf School's Rose Ceremony, a treasured
tradition, to welcome our new first graders and honor our graduating students, on Tuesday, September 5, at 12:00 noon.
The ceremony will take place at the entrance to the grade school building. Please bring lunch for your family and stay to socialize afterward! You might like to bring a picnic blanket.
School will end at 1:00 p.m. on the first day (11:45 for early-childhood students). If you're not able to be there for the Rose Ceremony, please pick your children up at 1:00 p.m.
In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held in the community room downstairs in the grade school building.
Questions? Contact
Judith Soleil.
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New Families: Save the Date!
We're hosting a breakfast to welcome new families to Ashwood on Thursday, September 14, 8:45 a.m., in the Buttercup Room of the Rosewood Early-Childhood Building on the Ashwood Campus.
This is a special opportunity to meet other new parents, their mentors, and some of our board members and staff.
Please save the date! You'll receive an invitation soon!
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School Calendar 2017-2018
Here is the basic calendar for the coming school year.
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Did You Know?
We still have one or two spaces in our early-childhood program, for children ages 3-6 years old, AND in our Parent-Child classes, for children ages 18-36 months old with an adult.
Please help us spread the word about these wonderful programs!
-Judith Soleil
Enrollment and Outreach
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Kudos!
 Thanks from Hospitality House in Rockland for our Serve-A-Thon work on their behalf two years running.
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Ultimate Frisbee
Coach: Jeremy Clough, Ashwood Waldorf School Class Teacher
Who: Any students in the midcoast community in Grades 4-8. Bring your friends! This is club is coed, and no experience is needed. You will learn all the skills and rules you need to play. Your skills are sure to improve, but the main goal is to have fun.
When: Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. * September 13-October 25
Where: We will meet at Ashwood Waldorf School, 180 Park Street, Rockport, at 3:25 and walk to the Marge Jones Recreation Fields on Rte 90. We will be playing on the Babe Ruth Field. Pick up is at the recreation fields at 4:30p.m.
Cost: $50 per student
Sign-up information: Call or email
Sarah Ewing (207-236-8021) if your child would like to join the club. Students will need to bring running shoes, a snack, water bottle, and appropriate clothing for the weather.
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Jeremy Clough
Grade 5-6 Teacher
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Click the icon to read the August issue of the newsletter of the Association of Waldorf Schools in North America.
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Tuesday, September 5
First Day of School for All!
Rose Ceremony
12:00-1:00 p.m
Early-Childhood Dismissal
11:45 p.m. (no aftercare)
Grade School Dismissal
1:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 14
New Families Welcome Breakfast
Rosewood Early-Childhood Center
8:45 a.m. RSVP
Tuesday, September 20
Early-Childhood Parent Evening
Rosewood Early-Childhood Building
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 22
Common Ground Fair
Details Forthcoming!
Friday, September 29
Michaelmas Festival and Hike
Details in the next Leaflet.
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Kids' Clay Classes on Thursdays after School
School parent, Avery Larned, has created a Thursday (early-release day at Ashwood) 5-week session of clay classes.
Dates: 9/14-10/12
Day/Time: Thursdays, 1:30-3:00
Size: 10 participants
Age: 7+ Cost: $100.
More info and registration
here.
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We publish community-service announcements from and for Ashwood community members at no charge (50-words max.). Send to: Judith Soleil.
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Be a Sponsor
Display or text ads appear here, in the right column of the
Leaflet, and link to your website. The cost is $5/edition for a square ad (170 x 170 pixels) and $10/edition for a long ad (170 x 340 pixels). Discounts are available for long-term ads. The
Leaflet appears every other week except in July. For more information, email
Judith Soleil.
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Do you have a story to tell about Ashwood? A review of a book or an event? A reflection on Waldorf education? Photos you've taken?
A question about the Leaflet?
Send us an email! We would love to hear from you. The next Leaflet will be published on Wednesday, September 13. Deadline for submissions is MONDAY, September 11, at 9:00 a.m.
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