Upcoming All-School Community Events

Listed here are community-wide events for current families,
though friends and extended family are always welcome to join you!

For class-specific events please go to the calendar, or talk with your class parent, teacher or high school advisor. Parent evenings are a great way to keep informed about upcoming class events.

More information about our public events such as Open Houses and Tours can be found under the “Public Events” tab on the lower school and high school websites.

Meadowbrook Farmers Market: All Summer Through Halloween

Sundays, 11am – 3pm • June 6, 2010 through October 31, 2010
On the Grade School Campus at Seattle Waldorf School

Located on the campus of Seattle Waldorf School, the Meadowbrook Farmers Market is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a sustainable and healthy community by offering high-quality local, organic and bio-dynamic foods, artisan goods, and educational opportunities for area youth. Join us on Sundays, beginning June 6th! Go to website.

Alumni Family Picnic

Saturday, August 28, 2010 • 3 pm • Grade School Campus

More details to be announced.

First Day of School: Fall 2010

Wednesday, September 8: Grades 1–12, Marigold Preschool
Thursday, September 9: Sunflower Preschool
Monday, September 3: All Kindergartens, Lupine and Daffodil Preschools

Parent Social

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 • Grade School Campus

Join us on the grade school playground at morning drop-off time to say "hi" to old and new friends. Sponsored by the Parent Association.

Parent Association Meeting

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 • 7 pm • Grade School Campus, Music Room

All current parents are welcome to join us. Learn more about the Parent Association.

Class Parents Meeting

Friday, September 17, 2010 • 9 am • Grade School Campus, Lobby

All Class Parents should attend for an orientation and information.

Back to School Night

Thursday, September 23, 2010 • 7 pm • Grade School Campus, Huckleberry Hall

A welcome night for new and continuing parents. Learn what's new this year!

Upcoming Festivals

Michaelmas

Saturday, October 2, 2010 • 5:30 pm
Grade School Campus

In the autumn at harvest season, we celebrate Michaelmas. In Celtic tradition, Michael represents the unconquered hero, fighting against evil and the powers of darkness. He is a model for valor and courage. Dragons, irons and the color red predominate. We celebrate with an array of harvest fruits and dragon bread, physical challenges for the children, and the telling of legend and myth.

Grade school students will participate in challenges on Friday during school hours. Parents and families are invited to join us on Saturday for our family celebration. Details to be announced.

Adult Education Series 2010 – 2011

From Temperament in Fire, Water, Air and Earth
to Planetary Soul Types

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 • 7–9 pm
Grade School Campus, Second Floor, Huckleberry Hall

Gain a deeper understanding of your child, as you learn about the temperaments and the incarnating child's soul, and the unfolding that occurs from early childhood through the high school years. Presented by Johanna Steegmans.

Eurythmy and the Extra Lesson

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 • 7–9 pm
Grade School Campus, Second Floor, Huckleberry Hall

Learn more about the purpose of eurythmy in the Waldorf curriculum, and all about the extra lesson. Presented by Andrea Preiss and Michael Rice.

Goodbye Peter Pan: The Middle Years of Childhood and Puberty

Thursday, January 13, 2011 • 7–9 pm
Grade School Campus, Second Floor, Huckleberry Hall

Gain a deeper understanding of what happens as children say goodbye to childhood and approach puberty. Presented by Johanna Steegmans.

Beer and Lollipops: The Challenges and Charms
of Raising Healthy Boys

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Location TBD

Presented by Melissa Borden and Tim Bennett, Seattle Waldorf School kindergarten teachers.

From Chaos to Maturity: The High School Years

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 • 7–9 pm
Grade School Campus, Huckleberry Hall

Come gain a deeper understanding of what to expect as your teen matures throughout the high school years. Presented by Johanna Steegmans.

Johanna Steegmans was born, raised, and trained as a pediatrician in southern Germany. She came to Seattle in 1989. Here she completed her training in Naturopathic Medicine at John Bastyr University. Johanna was on the founding faculty of Sound Circle Center, teaching Early Childhood courses and the Foundation Year. Now, besides co-directing the Foundation Year Studies at Sound Circle Center, Johanna travels and teaches here and abroad, and works out of a private practice in Seattle.