Dear Westside Waldorf School,
We hope that you all continue to be safe and healthy. We are writing to you to inform you that Westside Waldorf School will
continue the Distance learning program after Spring break through May 1
st
.
The ongoing need for all of us to work together as a community and maintain social distancing, in order to "flatten the curve" as quickly as possible, requires that we do so.
It is a vast understatement to say that a lot is being asked of you right now. Many of the challenges you face are the result of shifts in the learning process and your role in it during this time. Typically, the parent-child relationship is set up so that young children can share their learning with you. They want you to be proud of them. You are their favorite audience. Suddenly, you are being asked to play the role of both teacher and parent. For many of you and your child, this is not a comfortable experience. If you find this is true, and it is beginning to feel like it is moving into what you would call a struggle, please be in touch with us so that we can help troubleshoot.
For now, remember that we are here to support you in growing into this temporary but new role of teacher, in coping with the challenges that come with it, and in and looking for ways to stay healthy and grounded in the weeks ahead. Together, we can continue to guide our students along the path of Waldorf education until they are back in the classroom. Thank you for your commitment.
Ellie Jenkins,
On behalf of the Leadership Council
Anjum Mir
Paul Helfrich
Jessica Breakey
Mike Quishenberry
Laura Scheurer
Liis Edwards
