The monthly e-newsletter brings you the updates on what is happening in the AWS community.
Announcements
New Faculty and Staff Announcements 2017-2018
The Austin Waldorf School is excited to announce the new faculty and staff hires for the 2017-2018 school year. Read more about these hires
on our website.
Positions Announced:
High School Director
High School Humanities
Middle School Math and Science
Office Manager
Eurythmy
2017-2018 Calendar
We are busily preparing and planning for the 2017-2018 school year. You can view a list of the
AWS Major Events for 17-18 and download the
Academic Calendar to start planning your year.
Career Opportunities
There are several career opportunities posted on our
website and a few more that will be posted soon. If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, you may complete an application through our website. Please contact the main office if you have any questions.
Pedagogical Leader
Extended Care Coordinator (coming soon)
Facilities Assistant (coming soon)
Extended Care Staff
Summer camp counselor
Lostand FoundItems
It is hot outside again and the lost and found is overflowing with sweaters, coats, and rain boots. Please make sure to check the lost and found for missing items by the last day of school. All unclaimed items will be donated on
Friday, June 2nd.
Lost and Found Locations:
Lower Grades Playground Storage
Upper Grades boardwalk
Gym
High School Log Cabin Porch
Front Office
A Year In Review and Glimpse Into 17-18
End of the Year Letter from the General School Leader BY KATHY MCELVEEN It is hard to believe another school year is coming to a close! As the summer approaches, we can look back and appreciate all that our community has accomplished this past year. It was a year of major accomplishments, emerging possibilities for the future, and significant change
Board Corner: June 2017 BY TERESA CARBAJAL RAVET It has been a full and busy year for the Board of Trustees of the Austin Waldorf School with experienced leaders, new faces, and a view into the future. Read a 2016-2017 Board of Trustees recap.
Parent Society Corner BY JEFF ROBERTS The Parent Society had a successful 2016-2017 school year and is now focusing their attention on 2017-2018. We'd like to thank the Parent Society for all their hard work this year and a big welcome to the new Parent Society Leadership Council for 17-18.
A Culture of Philanthropy: A Review of the 2016-2017 Year BY CATHERINE ASHTON The 2016-2017 school year focused on creating a culture of philanthropy in our school that has laid the foundation for our community to grow and thrive. In this feature, Catherine Ashton reviews the successes and accomplishments of the past year.
Faculty Study and Research: Three Year Theme BY KATHY MCELVEEN This year, the strengthening of the faculty as a whole was done through monthly biography work and a joint research project focusing on the needs of the modern child.
Did you know that the AWS has a sister school in Cambodia? Read more about the founding of
The House of Joy and Happiness and how it is contributing to quality education for children in Cambodia.
Student Life
Class of 2017 - Post High School Plans Students in the Class of 2017 submitted one hundred twenty college/university applications resulting in merit awards totaling over $4 million dollars. We are very excited to announce the post high school plans of the Class of 2017.
Award Finalists for 2017 BY LINDA BURKE AND ANA LOIS-BORZI FOR THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE The Library Award Committee is happy to announce the finalists for the 2017 AWS Children’s Choice Awards. We read approximately 170 books published in 2016 and have chosen the following as the best for your children’s enjoyment.
