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Mr. Hogan’s Sabbatical and World Travel

Mr. Hogan’s Sabbatical and World Travel

Post date: February 24th, 2020

Dear Waldorf Community Members,

I am grateful for this opportunity to formally announce my plans to take a ten-month sabbatical with my family beginning in August 2020 and ending in June 2021.

I have been a parent at Waldorf School at Moraine Farm since 2011 and have worked at the school for eight of those years. In these past eight years, I have had the privilege of working with some of the warmest and most dedicated people I have ever met, and the absolute joy of watching my children (Aoife, now in second grade and Isabel, now in fifth grade) grow into themselves (more…)

Cultural Diversity Assembly

Cultural Diversity Assembly

Post date: February 10th, 2020

On Thursday, February 6th, grades one to eight participated in Cultural Diversity Assembly and the classes offered poems and music from different cultures and peoples around the world. The assembly opened with Mrs. Reed, our CARE Class teacher, leading everyone in a Samba dance lesson which can be seen here on our Community Facebook Page and closed with Ms. Smith, our Music teacher, leading the grades in a Ghanaian rhythm song. (more…)

Upcoming Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Meetings

Upcoming Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Meetings

Post date: January 27th, 2020

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee’s mandate, and purpose are to celebrate the diversity that exists within the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Community and recommend ways to enhance all forms of diversity at the school community. Join us for our community-wide meetings (more…)

Welcome New Member of the Hanscom Family

Welcome New Member of the Hanscom Family

Post date: December 20th, 2019

Congratulations to Jessica and Bill Hanscom (parents of Elliot in third grade and Lincoln in sixth) for the arrival of their baby girl, Luna. Luna was born on December 17 at 8:51 am.

A group of parents have put together a SignUp Genius for meals, if anyone would like contribute. Wishing them a restful and bonding time with their family.

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Kindergarten Assistant Needed after Thanksgiving

Kindergarten Assistant Needed after Thanksgiving

Post date: October 27th, 2019

The school is looking for a Kindergarten Assistant Teacher beginning after Thanksgiving, December 2 through the rest of the school year. If you are interested or know someone who maybe is interested in one of this position, please refer to our Employment Opportunities page on our website for more information.

Nature & School

Nature & School

Post date: September 18th, 2019

Nature-based Education

Nature-based education has been a core component of Waldorf since its inception 100 years ago. Our students – from nursery through eighth grade – spend hours outside learning the natural rhythms of life, exploring their connection with all living things, and understanding their place in the natural world. (more…)

Outdoor Campus Improvements

Outdoor Campus Improvements

Post date: September 11th, 2019

The Outdoor Life Committee (OLC) has been working hard over the summer to create beautiful outdoor spaces that enhance the quality of life at Waldorf School at Moraine Farm. Our campus has been beautified over the past few months in two very distinct ways for which we are incredibly grateful.

First, we would like to acknowledge alumni parent Anita Brewer-Siljeholm for catalyzing a vision, informed by design ideas from faculty, staff, and community, to transform our former handicapped parking area into a community gathering space (“The Quad”). This vision has now become a reality thanks to Anita’s hard work, determination, and enormous generosity. We also want to recognize the great efforts of Jack Hogan, our facilities manager, in bringing phase one of this two-part phase plan for the campus to life.

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Start of School

Start of School

Post date: August 14th, 2019

The first full day for Grades 1-8 will be September 4, with doors opening at 8:00 am. Parents are invited to stay for the opening-day assembly and Rose Ceremony which begins at 8:30 am and runs about an hour. All parents are welcome to join us in the Trayes Room starting at 8:00 am for coffee and greetings prior to the start of assembly and ceremonies.

For nursery and kindergarten students, families will be staying with their children on September 4 and will leave with their children after their welcoming ceremonies.

– Buttercup Nursery and Kindergarten 5-day programs will have their welcoming ceremonies from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

– Daisy and Snowdrop 3-day Nursery will have their welcoming ceremonies from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.

The first full day for Nursery and Kindergarten will be September 5, with the school opening at 8:00 am.

We look forward to seeing you then!

What is the Rose Ceremony? (more…)

James Kennedy Is Our New Snowdrop 3-Day Nursery Lead Teacher

James Kennedy Is Our New Snowdrop 3-Day Nursery Lead Teacher

Post date: August 14th, 2019

We are pleased to announce James Kennedy as our new Snowdrop 3-Day Nursery Lead Teacher. For many years James has been an early childhood teacher in nursery and kindergarten as well as being a member of the community for more than a decade as a parent. We are thrilled that he has chosen to further gift our community with his warmth and experience in our newest nursery.

Watch Your Speed

Watch Your Speed

Post date: August 13th, 2019

As a reminder, the speed limit on the dirt road is 15 mph. Please help us be respectful neighbors and keep to the speed limit. Thank you