News and Updates
Find school news and information about upcoming events here! We’ll keep this page updated with the latest important details for our school families.
Find school news and information about upcoming events here! We’ll keep this page updated with the latest important details for our school families.
Fall Harvest Festival | Friday, October 4, 3:00 to 6:30 pm
At our first family festival of the school year, we invite parents, friends, and grandparents to join us! We will have fun, seasonal activities for children, performances, and music. We will share a blessing and a potluck dinner.
Coffee with the Head of School & Board President
Turtle Lane: Thursday, October 10, 8:15 to 9:15 am
Bostwick Road: Wednesday, December 4, 8:15 to 9:15 am
Join us Emily Bayer-Pacht, Head of School, and Amanda Herzberger, Board President to learn more about our school, and be sure to bring your questions.
Forest of Magic & Mystery | Wednesday, October 30
Small bands of travelers leave every 10 minutes for a magical walk along the forest path to meet a host of kindly characters. This event will need support from parent volunteers. Small suggested donation.
Lantern Walk | Thursday, November 7 at sunset
This quiet and simple festival is held around Veteran’s Day to honor their courage. We will hear a story, learn a song, and as dusk falls, carry handmade lanterns for a walk through the woods, creating a magical experience for all. Families and friends are invited.
Winter Fair | Friday & Saturday, December 6-7
On the first weekend of December, our school hosts a winter fair with activities for children, performances, storytelling, a food truck, and a fabulous artisan market. Warm your toes and hands around one of the many fires and celebrate the light during the darkest time of the year. Parents help with the different components of the fair. Artisan vendors are welcome to apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScv0E4EdrfrUZ7nHeQqeJ0hQrvzRnQYbmSvuAFRnYW53-Hy6g/viewform
Curriculum Night: Lower School | Wednesday, January 22
Curriculum Night: Upper School | Tuesday, February 11
Join us for a window into our student’s school day! Our teachers will offer presentations and sample lessons, lead us in discussions, and have student work on display. Pedagogical Coordinator, Abigail Diehl-Noble, will talk through updates to our curriculum and we’ll have time for your questions.
Day of Giving | Tuesday, April 2
Join us on this special day, to shower our school with support and love. If LCWS has touched your family we invite your donation to ensure this education and school community continues to thrive. On the Day of Giving, we will call, text, and email our incredible community to ask for a donation. Each year, we hope every member of our school community will make a gift in whatever capacity is right for your family.
Mayfest | Saturday, May 3
Our Mayfest is a fun-filled day for families and one of our biggest outreach events! Enjoy pony rides, maypole dancing, face painting, great kid-friendly food, and flower crown making. This is a wonderful event to invite your family and friends to experience our school.
Family Concert | Thursday, May 15
The Thursday before our Spring Benefit, we invite families to hear the music from our benefit concert. Admission is by donation and supports the Joshua Moore Scholarship Fund.
Grandparents & Special Friends Day | Friday, May 16
We love to host our students’ grandparents and special friends! Typically less than half of our students bring a special friend, so this should not be a point of stress if you don’t have family in town! Please click here to get your family and friends on our mailing list, and email Lindsay Francescutti if you have questions.
Spring Benefit | Saturday, May 17
The Spring Benefit is our school’s biggest event! It features an impressive musical performance by the school’s adult and student choir and orchestra, delicious food and drinks, and a fabulous, huge auction. Parents are involved in many ways at this event. In addition to attending and enjoying the party, parents sing in the choir, donate goods and services to the auction, serve on committees to collect donations for the auction, decorate, and help with planning and hosting the event. There are many ways to be involved and we welcome your participation!
All School Picnic at Shelburne Beach | Thursday, June 12 from noon to 5:00 pm
Our last day of school is a half day, and we invite everyone to gather at the beach for a celebratory gathering before we head off on summer break.
We are pleased to share our Annual Report with the community—a look back at the 2022-23 fiscal year with updates from the current school year as well. Inside, you will find a welcome from Head of School Emily Bayer-Pacht, a report from the Board of Trustees, financial information, pedagogical values, an enrollment and marketing update. and a look at fundraising and community building. We hope you enjoy the photos by parents Jen Zahorchak and Amanda Herzberger.
View our 2023 Annual Report here!
As always we invite your thoughtful consideration, feedback, and engagement.
LCWS offers after school sports for students in sixth grade through high school. The 2023-24 season will include Cross Country, Rowing, Soccer, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, and Sports Club. All students are welcome no matter their skill or experience level. We encourage families to create a schedule that is manageable for the student-athlete so they can commit fully and gain all of the valuable experiences that come with being part of a team. Find the full season offerings and more details here. Reach out to Tyler Macdonald if you have any questions.
If you missed Shari Carlson’s talk this week, you can watch the recording here:
Shari talked about how we work to strengthen resilience in our Early Childhood program, and how parents can help their children develop this capacity. Thank you to everyone who joined in our conversation, and Shari welcomes any further conversation and questions! You can email her at scarlton@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org.
Our school recognizes MLK Jr. Day tomorrow, and we encourage our community to be engaged in reflection and conversation around the work and legacy of Dr. King. Ms. Hopkinson shared some wonderful resources provided by the organization Learning for Justice that we hope you might find inspirational. You can find those here.