The class of 2025 self-portraits are now hanging in the school entrance hall. Be sure to stop by and enjoy the skill, effort, and self expression.

Thank you to the recent alums who came to campus yesterday: Magdalena ('23), Malin ('24), Julian ('24), Seychelle ('23), and Micah ('24). They shared about their post-graduation experiences with our current high school students and enjoyed some Good Food pizza day lunch! It's always great to hear how WWS's high school provides excellent preparation for navigating the dynamics and requirements of college courses as well as the skills for forming rewarding relationships with classmates and professors.

Do you have an alum update to share or new contact information?

We'd love to hear from you.

Help Us Make MLK Day of Service a Success!

Join Us in Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy

Mark your calendars for our Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 20, 2025! This special day provides opportunities for our community to come together in acts of service that support children at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), incarcerated poets through the Free Minds Writing Workshop, and women experiencing homelessness through N Street Village.

Event Details

• Date: Monday, Jan 20
• Time: 9-11am
• Location: Washington Waldorf School Campus (or virtual options)

How You Can Help

• Donate Supplies:
• Items needed for Jan 20 include felt, polar fleece fabric, broken crayons, construction paper, and silicone molds for crayons.
• Please drop off donations for N Street Village in the Foyer by Friday, Jan 24.
• Volunteer Your Time:
• On-Campus Activities: Help make felt bookmarks, paper ornaments, and other crafts for our "Thoughtful Treasures" gift bags for NIH children or join a Free Minds writing workshop to provide feedback to incarcerated poets.
• Virtual Options: Assemble gift bags at home. At-home kits must be reserved in advance. 

Sign up for the on campus event or reserve your at-home kit(s) today!

Partnering Organizations

• Free Minds Writing Workshop: Uplifting incarcerated voices through poetry and creative feedback.
• Children’s Inn at NIH: Creating moments of joy for children undergoing treatment at the National Institutes of health.
• N Street Village: Empowering homeless and low-income women in the DC area by participating in our donations drive. You can also purchase from their Amazon Wishlist. 

Let’s come together to make a positive impact in our community. For more information, contact Erika Bryant-Northcutt.

Additional Opportunities

Visit the Montgomery County website for more MLK Day volunteer opportunities or RSVP for the Free Minds public event on Jan 22.

Thank you for your generosity and commitment to service!

January

11/ Saturday

• CG Open House, 10am
• MS/HS Basketball Game & Dance

14/ Tuesday

• Open PFO Meeting, 8:45am (see below)
• Middle School Parent/Guardian Meeting, 7pm

15/ Wednesday

• Preschool - Grade 12 Morning Tour, 8:45am
• Open PFO Meeting on Zoom, 8:30pm (see below)

16/ Thursday

• Preschool - Grade 12 Morning Tour, 9am
• TC Meeting, 5:30pm (see below)

17/ Friday

• 2025-2026 Applications Due (Prospective Families)

20/ Monday

• MLK Day of Service, 9-11am (see above)

24/ Friday

• Winter Festival (G1-12), 4-5:30pm (see below)

🏀🏀🏀View the Athletics Calendar on our website.

Open PFO Meetings on January 14 & 15

We will host an in-person session on Tuesday, Jan 14 at 8:45am in the school entrance hall and a virtual session on Wednesday, Jan 15 at 8:30pm on Zoom. 

These will be duplicate sessions, so attend whichever works best for your schedule. Members of the DEIB committee will join us to provide an overview of their work and answer questions from the community.  We hope to see you there!

Trustees Council Meeting

Thursday, Jan 16 at 5:30pm

WWS Trustees Council (TC) meetings are held monthly. The first 45 minutes (approximately) are open to the community, and all are welcome to attend. 

At the beginning of each TC meeting, there is a brief study of Waldorf Education / Anthroposophy. Following the study is a comprehensive report from our Head of School/Faculty Chair that includes updates from the various administrative departments of the school as well as other pertinent information. The PFO Executive Team also shares updates from their work with the school community during this portion of the meeting. 

MLK Day of Service

Monday, Jan 20 from 9 - 11am

See above for details.

Winter Festival

Friday, Jan 24 from 4-5:30pm

We are excited to offer parents/guardians a window into student life at WWS. This will be a time of sharing based on class activities and learning in grades 1-12. It is an opportunity to see what your child has been up to as well as what is in store for them in the years to come.

Students will stay with their class and staff from dismissal until their performance time. Once a class has finished their performance, they will return to their classrooms until the festival is done. We ask that all families please stay until the festival is complete before picking up students from their respective classrooms.

From the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America:

First and foremost, to date, we are grateful to share that community members have been reported safe. However, several schools are enduring heavy smoke conditions and are remaining vigilant. With great sadness, we share that both Westside Waldorf School in Pacific Palisades and Pasadena Waldorf School are burning, and members of their communities have lost their homes or have had to evacuate. We will continue to provide updates and share ways to support those in need during this difficult time. 

WWS has offered to host displaced students as Westside and Pasadena Waldorf Schools work to rebuild and navigate the challenges ahead.

Free Online Info Session on Simplicity Parenting

Monday, Jan 13 at 8pm on Zoom

If you have ever felt under-resourced, overly disconnected, or just totally overwhelmed by trying to raise a family of good-hearted, deeply feeling humans in today's world, please join us on Monday evening for a Zoom info session on the Simplicity Parenting Family Life course.

We'll be talking about the setup of this transformative 4-session parenting group class and the support it provides in creating a more connected and enjoyable family life. 

https://www.thefatherhoodcircle.com/simplicityfreepreview

We are excited to share our Summer Camp offerings for 2025.  

Preschool and Kindergarten-aged children are invited to the Children's Garden Summer Camp, where they will spend their days following the gentle rhythm of our CG classes. They will help prepare their daily snacks, listen to stories, and spend their day in open-ended play. These sessions will be led by our beloved Children’s Garden teachers. Please note that children must be potty trained.

Rising Grades 1-4 have two camp options that run for all six weeks. Waldorf Adventure Camp will take the children off campus to explore local parks and swimming holes in the morning. Waldorf Discovery Camp will take place on campus, with the children sharing stories, doing art and handwork projects, cooking and gardening, and they’ll have plenty of unstructured time to play. Combined afternoon activities for both camps will include more free play, games, and crafts.

Rising Grades 5-8 can spend a week clowning around in Circus Camp, honing their basketball skills with Coach Taisto, sharpening their cooking skills with Chef Eron, creating a comic strip, making their own yarn - dyeing it - and crocheting a little creature, or having other adventures!   

High School students can join Chef Eron for an advanced cooking class. We are also looking to hire high school students (over 16 years old) as CITs for our other camps - please email camps@washingtonwaldorf.org for more information.  

Learn More & Register

21st Annual MCSR Black History Month Film Festival

Sunday, Feb 2 from 10am-4pm

AFI Silver Theatre And Cultural Center, Silver Spring MD

8633 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910

WWS families received this invitation from MCSR, with whom the high school is partnering this year.

MCSR (formally Men Can Stop Rape) is thrilled to invite you to our 21st Annual Black History Month Film Festival, an event dedicated to celebrating the rich and powerful stories of Black history and culture through the lens of film. 

This year’s festival will feature a curated selection of thought-provoking films, followed by engaging discussions that explore themes of resilience, empowerment, and social change. It promises to be an enriching experience for all attendees.

We’d love for you to join us as part of this special occasion.

Passes are limited, reserve your spots today!

Should you have any questions or require additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at admin@mcsr.org. We look forward to celebrating this important month with you.

The Parents Council of Washington is pleased to present a screening of:

Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age. 

Wednesday, Feb 5 from 10am - Noon

The Avalon Theatre

5612 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20015

This is the third feature documentary in the Screenagers trilogy, delving into how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on substance use. The film debunks myths and depicts strategies that parents and schools can use to encourage healthy decision-making, support teen mental health, set limits, and create a healthy home environment. Screenagers Under The Influence fills a pressing need for a film that explores common scenarios grounded in teens’ exposure to social media and other content about vaping, drugs, alcohol, and gaming.

After we view the documentary, the film's co-director, and co-producer, Lisa Tabb, will join us for a moderated discussion about the topics raised in the film. Lisa Tabb is a distinguished producer with a background in digital media and parenting. In addition to Screenagers, she co-produces the Screenagers Podcast and edits the weekly blog “Screenagers’ Tech Talk Tuesday."

All PCW member school parents and caregivers, administrators, faculty, and staff are invited to this in-person event.

Register for the Screening

If you are a current family - first, check ParentSquare for posts from your teachers, departments (Children's Garden, Lower School, High School), and the administration.

If you cannot find the information you are looking for on ParentSquare, please email your department coordinator/administrator or our Operations Manager:

• Lower School Coordinator - Margaret Mansker
• High School Administrator - Bonnie McClelland
• Operations Manager - Laur Garner

Lisa Makes Pie: Savory Pie School

From Lisa Catalone Castro (Alum Parent)

Learn More & Register

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® Series In Person

From Alison Babil, WWS Alum Parent

In Person Classes at the Carderock Springs Clubhouse

This Feldenkrais® series will focus on early developmental movements.

Feldenkrais gently transforms pain, tension, and movement challenges. Classes take students through a series of movements which create new pathways in the brain and body. The aim is more freedom in one's body and life.

"I had hip pain before class, and now it is gone! I also feel much more balanced." -- W.L., Feldenkrais class participant

Tuesdays, Jan 28 - Mar 18, 1:30-2:30pm

Carderock Springs Clubhouse

For more information and Registration:  

Email Alison with questions and to register: alison@truenorthhealing.com and send

• Payment via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle for $160.  
• First class free for newcomers.
• Discounted rate for Carderock Springs members, email Alison to inquire.)
• A limited number of discounted slots available for those who truly need it. 
• No refunds or transfers after Jan 29, 1:30pm EST regardless of illness or pandemic

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® Series: Online

Feldenkrais Classes for Melting Freeze with Maintain Alignment

Freeze shows up in many ways in the body, mind, and heart. These classes will gently meet and transform patterns of freeze and tension. 

Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm EST. Next series begins Jan 22.

"Since the Feldenkrais class with Alison I have more energy, strength, mobility, and presence. This is such powerful work. THANK YOU Alison!" -- Feldenkrais for Melting Freeze Participant

Seasonal Feldenkrais Series in 2025. Topics include:  Tending Anxiety, Tending Breath, Tending Joy and Tending Sleep. Topics will interconnect.  

For more information and registration:  Registration

A limited number of discounted slots available for those who truly need it. Email Alison to inquire:  alison@truenorthhealing.com

Disclaimer: Classes are not a substitute for medical care. Alison makes no claims to healing specific health challenges.

Alison Babil, GCFP, LMT, is the owner of True North Healing. She is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner®, a certified Sounder Sleep System® instructor, certified in Insight Acupressure, and has been a licensed massage therapist for over 20 years. She works with clients in person and virtually, helping them transform pain, movement, and sleep challenges. For more information Email Alison

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