Congratulations to the Class of 2014! Pictured above from left to right: Melendy Comey Faculty Sponsor, Thomas Fortin, Mairead Collins, Vincent Gauthier, Jenna Perrapato, Oliver Scanlon, Marissa Guidry, Ian Wheeler, Nancy Lewis, Oliver Creech, Noah Ranallo, Jonas Powell, Amanda DeBellis, Madi Cook-Comey, Emily Nelson-Foster, and Willa Cowan-Essig. Photo by Miles Scanlon.
Category: Our Voice
Online Auction through May 22
We are delighted to share with you a fantastic array of auction items…over 300, our largest auction ever! All proceeds will support the dedicated work of our teachers and staff. This online auction will run from May 9th to May 22nd. Many thanks to the local businesses and members of our community who have generously Continue reading.
VIDEO: Bake Sales, Hammers and a New Barn
The gray clouds and drizzle did not dampen the spirits of the fourth graders from the Lake Champlain Waldorf School as they hammered, measured and sawed at New Village Farm on Wednesday. While the students always enjoy “Farm Days”, this one was particularly special. Nearly six months ago, the fourth graders’ study of Vermont and Continue reading.
Family Concert
May 19, 6:30 pm Join us for our Joshua Moore Scholarship Fund Charitable Concert May 19 at the Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms. It will include performances by the student choruses and orchestra and the community chorus. Tickets are required, by donation. Details coming soon! Questions? Contact Lisa Espenshade at (802) 985-2827 ext. 16.
Simplifying Summer
May 8th, 7:00-9:00pm Summer doesn’t have to feel like a whirlwind! Often, families feel compelled to fill those long summer days with more fun, more activities and even more commitments. You can do less, though, and find more time to connect with your children. Come learn about simplifying summer and finding ways to joyfully balance Continue reading.
VIDEO: Construction Begins!
LCWS Construction Begins! from Lake Champlain Waldorf School on Vimeo.
Senior Projects
The Class of 2014 presented their projects in the first part of April. Here is a beautiful slideshow put together by Mairead Collins, class of 2014. The culmination of Mairead’s senior project on happiness was to lead a weekend retreat with ninth and tenth grade girls on the subject of finding their own happiness. The Continue reading.
2014 Event Sponsorship
Last year, with your support, we broke records for both sponsorship and advertising, raising over $18,000! We are hoping you will help meet the challenge of doing even better; it would be fantastic to reach $20,000 this year. This year’s Gala performances on May 15th and 17th hold selections from Dvorak’s Mass in D, as well as Continue reading.
Everyone Around the Table
Saturday, April 12, 9:30-12:00 Everyone Around the Table: Routines, Rhythms and Stories for a Healthy Family Meal Could you use some practical wisdom for creating mealtimes that are actually fun–no matter how old your kids are? Jason Frishman, a father of two and the co-owner of Folkfoods, will offer lots of trouble-shooting tips on how Continue reading.
Florian Osswald
Wednesday, March 19, 7:00pm Face-To-Face: Teaching Teenagers What They Need To Know Even in the digital age, teenagers need deep, personal relationships with adults and peers who see them for who they are–and who they might become. Florian Osswald, a Waldorf high school teacher and educational consultant from Switzerland with 30 years of experience in Continue reading.