Faculty and Staff

Waldorf Schools in Mexico - We Were There! BY KATHY MCELVEEN, GENERAL SCHOOL LEADER Did you know there are almost 30 Waldorf schools and initiatives in Mexico and counting? Earlier this year, four AWS teachers and staff traveled to the Yucatån to attend the delegates meeting for AWSNA.

A Thank You to Austin Waldorf School Parents BY MARIE-HELENE HARLOW AND TINA DESAUSSURE As we approach the season of thanksgiving, the faculty would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of the parents in our community for their continued support.

Community

Join Us for the 38th Annual Winter Fair! BY THE WINTER FAIR COORDINATORS The Winter Fair is a welcoming community event for everyone, it is a truly unique and heartfelt gathering for families and children. Our beautiful campus is transformed into an array of enchanting worlds for all ages. Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family on Saturday, December 8th!

Support the Winter Fair by Contributing to the Dessert Café BY PARENT SOCIETY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Each year the 7th grade sponsors the very popular Dessert Café at Winter Fair! The Dessert Café depends on every family in our community to ensure success. Read more about the Dessert Café and how you can make a dessert donation!

Parent Society: How We Can Increase Recycling at the Austin Waldorf School BY SUZANNE TEJADA, PARENT SOCIETY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL One of the goals for the Parent Society Leadership Council this year is to figure out ways to encourage more recycling to take place on campus. Read more about what efforts are currently taking place and how we can all contribute.

Student News

Varsity Volleyball Team Makes it to the Final Four BY MATTHEW CISNEROS, VOLLEYBALL COACH The Roadrunners varsity volleyball team made it to the Final Four this season. A first in the history of the Austin Waldorf School! We are so proud of every single one of these players. Read more about their many accomplishments this season.

Class Highlights from 2018 The Austin Waldorf School has had an incredible start to the 2018-2019 school year. Check out some of our favorite highlights so far this year.

7th Grade Renaissance Projects BY RYAN OFFERMAN, 7th GRADE STUDENT 7th grade student, Ryan Offerman, shares the details of the 7th grade Renaissance projects. Each 7th grade student was tasked with recreating a Renaissance artist's masterpiece. Take a look at their beautiful projects!

Waldorf Education

Why We Teach Blacksmithing at the Austin Waldorf School BY DAN SMITH, BLACKSMITH TEACHER At the Austin Waldorf School, 9th and 10th grade students participate in blacksmithing classes where they learn to bend metal through the use of heat and force. Dan Smith, blacksmith teacher, explains why blacksmithing is incorporated into the Waldorf curriculum.

The Importance of our High School College Counseling Program BY BRADFORD CAKE, COLLEGE COUNSELOR The college counseling office at the Austin Waldorf School fulfills the mission of the school by helping students find purpose in their lives by Waldorf. Read more about this vital program and what it offers our students.

Why is Handwork an Integral Part of the Waldorf Curriculum? BY FONDA BLACK Handwork teacher, Fonda Black, shares why handwork is crucial in an increasingly automated world and how it develops our students into self-sufficient, self-reliant, and resourceful adults.