I love watching my children play outdoors. Especially at school. One of my favorite memories is a day when I noticed my children, 1st and 3rd graders, playing knockout (the basketball game) with a large group of kids on the playground. Many of the kids, mostly boys, were older then my little girl and boy. Continue reading.
Category: Our Voice
A Rose is Waiting for You
One of my favorite moments was the first day of school in 2012. I had just started working at LCWS. I was very excited for the Rose Ceremony. I am a Waldorf alumna so the ceremony brings back memories from my days at the Waldorf school of Garden City. It truly was ‘wonderfully Waldorf.’ I Continue reading.
Rainforest Run
Remembering the sheer joy and friendship within the class, and the traditions, like the Rainforest Run, that held and continue to hold everyone together remains a warm spot in my heart. (Sharon Richards)
Foundations
Freedom!
I remember taking this photo like it was yesterday. It was summertime and my girls came to the grade school with me to feed the chickens. There was no one else at school, and it was hot. As we were leaving they started to dance across the campus, pretending to be birds. I felt so Continue reading.
The Grade School’s Secret Room
This is so cool, an early model of the grade school building. The building was designed as a horseshoe, with the idea that it would continue on, and a high school would complete the arc. Looks like there had been a plan for a second story, which was not built. But there is a secret Continue reading.
Charlie Graham
Charlie Graham, one of the founding parents of our school who passed away in 2006, would have been tickled to see this photo. A builder and carpenter, he volunteered hour after hour on so many projects in the early days of the school. In this photo, he was helping to build our grade school; Charlie Continue reading.
First Day of School
I love this shot. Though it was more than ten years ago I remember the day well. It was the first day of first grade and I was beginning my second cycle as Class Teacher; I was wearing my favorite tie, and all my new charges and I were nervous and excited. B.Q. meets my Continue reading.
‘The Middle School Mind’ with Michael D’Aleo
Wednesday, September 30, 7 p.m. Join us for an evening with powerful and insightful speaker, Michael D’Aleo on ‘The Middle School Mind: How Young Teenagers Become Flexible, Rational, and Analytic Young Adults.’ Discover how we can support our children during these challenging and important years.
Lake Champlain Waldorf High School
Staff, students and friends of the Lake Champlain Waldorf High School gathered for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Monday, September 8th, 2014, at the school’s new home next to Shelburne Museum. There was a short ceremony under sunny skies with singing, speeches, and a whole lot of cheering as the school community celebrated its stunning Continue reading.