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The winner of the 2019 Dinner for Two Anywhere in the World Raffle is Brian Pletcher! Congratulations!!! Winning ticket was sold by Anita Brewer-Siljeholm, alumni parent and long-time supporter of our school.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our raffle, bought tickets, sold tickets, counted tickets and more. Together, we raised $26,500, a new record for our school! This is a great accomplishment. Big thank you to everyone.
Thanks to the inspiration of alumni parent Anita Brewer-Siljeholm and vision of the school community, the handicap parking/dismissal area will be converted into a beautiful outdoor community space. The quad project will start today and, for this reason, we will be closing the area off through mid-June. The handicap parking spots will be moved to the paved parking area closest to the pathway to the school. Some of the uses for the quad will be: an outdoor classroom, a meeting space, and rental venue for weddings and parties during the summer, fall and spring seasons. During Phase One of the quad project, to be completed by the end of this summer, a fence and path along the paved parking lot will be installed, as well as a grass area and canopy. Phase Two of the quad project will include landscaping details, new plantings, and lighting. The landscape design for the quad is on display in the community space. If you would like to be involved in the planning and fundraising for Phase Two of this project, please connect with Facilities Manager, Jack Hogan and/or Caroline Horner. Any further questions or ideas about the quad project, please contact Jack Hogan.
The Outdoor Life Committee is selling seedlings starting TODAY, Monday, May 6 during the May Fair through Friday, May 10 during dismissal times, 1pm and 2:45 pm. Come stock up on vegetables, herbs and flowers. Heirloom varieties available. Get your tomatoes! Mother’s Day is coming up. Celebrate mom by planting her a garden!
Second grader, Stella Hellmann-Flatt, is the winner of the diversity themed “Ethnic Mosaic” mural!
During the summer, community artists will create our new mural inspired by Stella’s winning entry and will be revealed when school begins in September. Listen to Stella’s speak about her entry on the Facebook Community Page. (Please note you need to be a member of the Facebook Private Community Group to view posts.)
If you are an artist interested in working with us on this project, please reach out to Marshunda at msmith@waldorfmoraine.org.
Congratulations to our 5 finalists: Sabina Sappia, Stella Hellmann Flatt, Aiyana Murphy, Isabel Hogan and Sorelle Indresano!
Now it’s time for you to vote for your two favorites.
Make sure you are subscribed to our Facebook Community page to view the submissions and hear more from the finalists speaking about their creations!
This Friday, March 8th, join us for an evening of water coloring, appetizers and wine from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Great Hall. Painting scene of a Sunset Beach will be led by Branigan Reed. $40 fee includes canvas and complimentary food and beverage. All proceeds benefit Waldorf School at Moraine Farm. Please register in advance to make sure we have enough supplies for everyone. Register online today or register through the Main Office. This event is organized by Heidi Zohn on behalf of the development committee.
Looking for ways to volunteer and help the school? There’s always plenty to do. The following committees can use your generous help to realize their goals for this school year.
Outdoor Life Committee: Maintaining the outdoor spaces happens in all seasons. Inquire with Laura Freysinger at artnsew68@gmail.com for information about upcoming work.
Diversity Committee: It’s Black History Month. Good time to announce your interest in helping advance our diversity awareness and appreciation around campus and in our greater community. Talk to Marshunda Smith to get more involved. msmith@waldorfmoraine.org
Waldorf Community Association: We have multiple activities coming up and need help ranging from baking pies to taking clothing donations to charity drop off spots. Contact Linda Wrinn at Lmwrinn@gmail.com and look for our meetings announced here in the Buzz.
Aesthetics Committee – We strive to keep our spaces warm, inviting and cohesive throughout our school. There is joyful work to be done. Please contact lmills@waldorfmoraine.org for ideas.
Click here for a full list of Board Mandated and Other Parent Led School Committees in 2018-2019
Thank you for volunteering!
This year on Giving Tuesday, I invite you to join me and my family in giving to the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Fund.
When Paul and I returned with Alexander (then five) and Aylin (three) from our nine-year sailing circumnavigation of the globe, we looked for a school that would mirror the experiences to which they had been exposed during our life away. We sought an environment that would continue to nurture their innate curiosity, let them take risks, and allow them to learn through experiencing the world around them. We wanted a place where they would feel understood, heard, loved, respected, and supported. Finding and then joining this Waldorf community was a perfect fit.
Do you own or work at a business that might be interested in sponsoring our Enchanted Fair? It’s a great way to support our school and help local businesses gain exposure with local families! Please share and spread the word! Deadline is November 14.
Learn more on our Sponsor Page
Have you noticed another table on the patio in front of school? The Outdoor Committee is trying some different looks. Let us know what you think.
Do you like the seats that are attached to the table or the detached seats better? If we continue to have two tables there what color umbrellas would you like to see? Same colors? Different colors? You are welcome to send your thoughts to Linda Wrinn. It’s our space. Let’s make it comfortable!