Author: Lindsay Francescutti

The "Sleep Study," a tenth grade rite of passage

What does it feel like to get the recommended amount of sleep every night for a month? Ask our tenth grade students. During their month-long Physiology block the students put their own bodies to the test as they learn about the human body. According to the National Institute of Health and latest research from the Continue reading.

Ethiopian/Eritrean Pop-Up Dinner

On Saturday, October 27, we are delighted to welcome Alganesh Michael back to our school to prepare an authentic Ethiopian/Eritrean dinner at our high school campus. Originally from Eritrea, Alganesh Michael lives in So. Burlington with her husband and two daughters. Former nurse, than homemaker for 16 years, Alganesh now collaborates with many local restaurants to Continue reading.

Michaelmas

Saturday, September 29 Michaelmas is the “festival of courage” and reminds us to honor the courage that we see around us every day in noble acts, large and small. We invite all our families to our celebration of Michaelmas! On the festival day, we will come together as a community to play games and participate Continue reading.

Shadow Day at the High School

Come experience a typical day of high school on Tuesday, May 22. We begin each day at 8:10 am with a walk or games (bring comfortable shoes). Then, step into Modern History with the ninth grade, Hydrology with the tenth grade, or Botany with the eleventh grade, followed by classes and activities of the day. Continue reading.

Healthy Natural Risk-Taking

Come learn practical tools for building healthy empowerment, willpower, and connection in our children and teens at this presentation and workshop for parents. Friday, April 13 from 6:00-8:00 pm How do we build family habits that foster young adults towards healthy empowerment, connection, and an altruistic willpower for engaging with the world? Join Misha Golfman Continue reading.

Screenagers Screening & Discussion

Join us for a screening of the documentary Screenagers. Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that with her own kids and learned that the average kid spends 6.5 hours a day looking at screens. She wondered about the impact Continue reading.

Springtime in the kindergarten

Look who is peeking out from under the nature table! Signs of spring are peeking out of every corner of the early childhood building, and the children are feeling a growing confidence and energy. Two little brown bulbs went to sleep in the ground Dressed in their little nighties they slept very sound Old Winter, Continue reading.

Vermont Jr. Iron Chef winners!

At the regional competition on March 17, our high school team won the Mise En Place award for their original recipe of Vegetable Chinese Dumplings. This award goes to the team that shows exemplary teamwork, order, and professionalism in addition to being the winning recipe from among seven other high school teams in the competition. Continue reading.

Winter Carnival & High School Open House

Join us for an experiential afternoon to learn about the High School and find out where our graduates go to college. We welcome you to our Winter Carnival and Open House where we will have activities, demonstrations, and tours of our campus. Make ice sculptures with our Outing Club, listen to live music, make a Continue reading.

The Next Course

We invite you to come meet our alumni and hear about the end result of a Waldorf education from those who have experienced it first-hand! On Thursday, January 4, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm, let’s ring in the new year, enjoy a hearty and delicious winter meal and mingle with families from all stages of our school. Continue reading.