Touching the Wider World: A Glimpse Back at the Year BY KATHY MCELVEEN, GENERAL SCHOOL LEADER While on the 8th grade camping trip, Kathy McElveen reflects on how our community and students have touched the wider world this past year.

Faculty and Staff

Honoring Retiring and Leaving Faculty and Staff This year we are saying a heartfelt goodbye to a number of faculty and staff members as they retire or take on new adventures. Each of these faculty and staff members has helped shape the Austin Waldorf School into the special place it is today.

A Letter From Linda Burke BY LINDA BURKE, LIBRARIAN Linda Burke has passionately developed the Austin Waldorf School library program over a period of 28 years. Now, as she prepares for retirement, Linda leaves us with some important advice and guidance.

Visit to the Cambodia School BY STEVEN ROY, CLASS TEACHER Funded by the students and parents of the Austin Waldorf School's 8th grade class of 2007, the House of Joy and Happiness is a middle school in Rovieng, Cambodia. Steven Roy recently made a trip to visit the school and tells us about their continued success and struggles.

Community, Philanthropy, and Commitment BY CATHERINE ASHTON, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Development Director, Catherine Ashton, provides an overview of the 2017-2018 Annual Fund. From a beautiful Benefit to the premier of the original film What the World Needs Now: The Austin Waldorf School that AWS community came together to create something magical.

Meet the Camp Roadrunner Staff BY ALEX ABBOTT, AUXILIARY REVENUES COORDINATOR As the school year winds down, we are gearing up for summer camp! Meet the 2018 Camp Roadrunner staff and see what wonderful things are in store for our campers.

Student Highlights

Class of 2018: Post High School Plans BY PATRICIA DAUNT-GROGAN Congratulations to the Austin Waldorf School Class of 2018! We are honored to have witnessed their journey and will hold them in our hearts as they transition to the next phase of their lives.

8th Grade Camping Trip ARTWORK AND ESSAYS BY 8TH GRADE STUDENTS Every year, the 8th grade class embarks on a camping trip. This trip meets the students in profound ways. Students are asked to reflect on these changes during and upon returning from their trip. This piece brings you two of these reflections by 8th grade students.

High School Work Experience BY TERRI EVERETT, 11TH GRADE CLASS ADVISOR Work experience is a unique aspect of the Austin Waldorf High School program. From farming to shadowing doctors, high school students experience a type of work they may otherwise never experience.

Class of 2018 Senior Project Presentations BY JENNIFER SAPIO, HIGH SCHOOL HUMANITIES TEACHER From body painting to scuba diving, the class of 2018 shared 17 diverse and unique senior projects with the Austin Waldorf School community.

Spring Sports Roundup BY ERIK OLSON, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR This spring was an exciting time for the Roadrunners! Read about their many accomplishments in the Spring Sports Roundup.

Waldorf Education

Why We Do Eurythmy at the Austin Waldorf School BY JACOB HARLOW, EURYTHMY TEACHER Jacob Harlow explains why eurythmy lies at the heart of Waldorf education, as it allows the students to participate in an active synthesis of their Waldorf curriculum.

Building in the Third Grade BY RONEN SHOHAM, THIRD GRADE PARENT The third-grade year at a Waldorf school focuses on creating real-life experiences for the children. Read more about how building is incorporated into the third-grade curriculum and the projects that were completed this year.

A Glimpse Into the Waldorf Fourth Grade BY TINA DESAUSSURE, CLASS TEACHER Waldorf Education uses a curriculum that addresses the pedagogical and developmental needs of students. Class teacher, Tina DeSaussure provides a glimpse into the fourth grade curriculum, showing us how truly special a Waldorf Education really is.

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