Dear Community,
Our teachers are hard at work on an educational plan for your children to begin on Tuesday
March 17
th
. We are aware that many of our peer schools will be taking up virtual schooling and have been actively taking in parent feedback about family needs. Like all Waldorf Schools nationwide, we are thinking creatively, considering many modalities, and looking at ways to incorporate technology in a way that is in keeping with our pedagogy and developmentally appropriate for each of the age group. Our priority is to design an approach that can continue to impart the beauty of our education and be a source of strength, calm, an inspiration as much as it is an academic platform.
By Monday, Early Childhood and Grades will be in contact with you with a detailed learning schedule for your students. Grades families should be prepared for normal
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school day hours
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rhythms
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assignments
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academic expectations
In the midst of these unusual circumstances, we would like to acknowledge that this is an opportunity for the world to slow down and for us to reframe our very abundant and busy lives. In our isolation, we will get to experience the togetherness of family and learn to know one another again. We will have practice in dealing with adversity and calling to our higher selves when we are stressed and anxious. As life will be slower, we can reacquaint ourselves with the cleansing spirit of nature and find creative ways to spend our time and invest our energy. Our great wish for you is that you are able to make something beautiful of this experience.
We will continue to share updates with you on a regular basis and encourage you to reach out to us at any time.
Sincerely,
The Leadership Council