The Waldorf Buzz: Be Informed

We are still seeking substitute teachers to build out our roster. Those with an interest in Waldorf education are encouraged to apply, and you do NOT need to have educator experience. Depending on the program, subs will either assist a lead teacher, or will supervise an activity that has been organized previously by the teacher. Subbing is a great way to get first hand understanding of our pedagogy and deepen your understanding of Waldorf Education!

We are looking for subs for our EC, Grades, and Aftercare programs. EC programs run until 1PM, Grades run until 2:45 PM and Aftercare runs between 1PM and 5:30PM. We have flexible scheduling options available to meet your needs.

To learn more about working at WSMF, or to file your application, visit our site.

Apply Today!

Thank you for choosing the Enchanted Caravan school store for your holiday shopping! When you buy from the Enchanted Caravan you are providing a source of income for the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm, as well as supporting the many talented makers.

We are excited to bring new items to the Enchanted Caravan Shoppe in the near future for Valentine’s Day, birthdays and spring holidays.  More unique, handmade and eco-friendly goodness is headed your way!

Help us make some room for new inventory by shopping our CLEARANCE SALE.  So many great items on sale including toys & stuffed animals, jewelry and home goods — many items 50% off or more!

Interested in learning more, but unable to join us on campus? GOOD NEWS! We’re launching a series of instructional videos featuring Heather so you can get your projects underway from home. Check out the first of these videos here– Learn to Knit: Introduction to Needles and Casting On. We’ll share more to help you through your projects in future newsletters!

The first in a series of exciting Handwork workshops  led by our own Heather Collis-Puro and guest instructor Elizabeth Stubbs is happening this month. Learn more about this workshop below and  Register here. 

Needle Felted Snowman & Snow Sprites
January 30, 2022
10 AM to 1 PM
Instructor: Elizabeth Stubbs
Participants will felt a winter figure out of colorful wool fleece to display on their nature table. We will also dye a 35″ square silk with indigo to set the scene for our new cold weather friends. Enrollment limited to 12 . All materials will be provided. Workshop fee is $45 plus $20 for materials.

On Friday afternoon our community gathered outside the school on our quad to sing holiday songs and send students off to break in a jolly mood.

Songs included favorites such as:

Dona Nobis Pacem

Feliz Navidad

People Look East

Shalom Chaverim

Frosty The Snowman

Below are photos of our community singing, dancing, and getting into the spirit! may the joy of our community be felt by you and yours this winter season.

The end of the year is a time to reflect and be grateful. It is also a time to look forward to the potential of a new year. This year, we are so grateful to our amazing community of supporters. With your support we have brought interdisciplinary, holistic, education to 115 students. We have introduced anti-bullying programs, equipping our students to be advocates for those might be targeted. We reduced our carbon footprint by installing solar panels, and we kept students in person, offering a sense of normalcy during challenging times. With all that we’ve done this year, imagine what we can do next year.

Your end of the year gift makes next year our best year yet. A generous donor is matching gifts made through the end of the year up to $10,000. Make your gift today and imagine next year.

Visit www.waldorfmoraine.org/giving to learn more or make your gift today.

On December 7th some of our families had the opportunity to come together for the first time in over a year for the Winter Concert! The music was beautiful and we are so happy that we were able to share this moment with many proud parents. While the realities of the pandemic mean that we couldn’t welcome everyone to see the concert live, we are thrilled to share a recording of the concert with you now! Enjoy the talent of our wonderful musicians!

Do you know anyone who is committed to homeschooling this year? Let them know about our Homeschool Program! Waldorf School at Moraine Farm offers an enrichment program for students who are homeschooled twice a week on-campus. Students are invited to join us for fine arts, music, social activities, and more! This program is an excellent way to round out a homeschooling program and enrollment for the winter session is going on now. Visit www.waldorfmoraine.org/homeschool to learn more or to enroll now.

Looking for a creative outlet? Look no further! WSMF will be hosting a series of exciting Handwork workshops in the coming months led by our own Heather Collis-Puro and guest instructor Elizabeth Stubbs. Register here. 

Needle Felted Snowman & Snow Sprites
January 30, 2022
10 AM to 1 PM
Instructor: Elizabeth Stubbs
Participants will felt a winter figure out of colorful wool fleece to display on their nature table. We will also dye a 35″ square silk with indigo to set the scene for our new cold weather friends. Enrollment limited to 12 . All materials will be provided. Workshop fee is $45 plus $20 for materials.

Spring Workshops

Let’s play with color! We will use natural plant dyes to create luxurious silks that can be used for imaginative play or gifts. Learn about the dyeing process while enjoying the process of creating vibrant color on 100% silk scarves. Tools will be available to tie-dye the silks as well. Enrollment is limited to 12. Please bring an apron (or wear old clothes) and a pair of gloves. All other materials will be provided. Workshop Fee is $45, plus $25 for materials. We will dye six silks one for each color of the rainbow. Participants can also choose to dye one long silk (22″ by 90″) with six colors. Please contact the instructor at hcollispuro@waldorfmoraine.org to order in advance.

Meet the Instructors:

Elizabeth Stubbs is a felt artist living and working in Nahant, Massachusetts. She has a BFA from Boston University School for the Arts in painting, and has spent many years as a fine artist, illustrator, and teacher. She also holds a MEd from Antioch University in Early Childhood with a Waldorf certificate. It was during this teacher training that she was first exposed to the art of felt making and has been making felt for over 20 years. Elizabeth taught nursery students at Waldorf School at Moraine Farm and retired in 2015. She teaches felt making classes and workshops in the greater Boston area.

Heather Collis Puro is the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Handwork teacher for students in first through eighth grade. Originally she came to the community when her son entered Parent and Child classes in 2000, but couldn’t resist the opportunity to teach and joined the faculty in 2007. Knitting, mending, and machine sewing have been a part of her family life for as long as she can remember and a shared past time across many generations in her family. Mrs. Collis Puro loves to teach handwork and crafts and she always learns something new from her students as well.