Mashenka and the Bearby The Magic Lantern Marionette Theatre Sunday, June 2, 2013 10:30am Only one public* performance! $5 donation at the door for children 4 years old and up San Francisco Waldorf SchoolDakin Hall2938 Washington Streetbetween Broderick and Divisadero *11:30 performance is for incoming families and mentor families only Read More
Summer Alumni ReunionJoin your friends at ThirstyBear for our annual summer Alumni Reunion. Tapas and drinks provided by SFWS. ThirstyBear Brewing Company661 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 Special Guests: Class of 2003 Celebrate your 10-year reunion! 18+ for attendance. 21+ for cocktails, beer, & wine. RSVP & Information: Facebook, events@sfwaldorf.org, or using the form below. Fill out my online form. // Follow us on Facebook! Find out about upcoming events, including our annual winter... Read More
Parent Association Coffee and Meeting
PA Coffee will take place on this coming Monday morning, May 13, from 8:30-10AM in the wood shop. PA Coffees are a chance to linger and socialize with other parents after drop-off in an entirely casual setting - little ones are welcome! In addition, everyone is cordially invited to the PA meeting Monday evening at 6:30PM in the library. Evening meetings stick to a business agenda and are a great way to find out what's going on. The PA co-chairs are always happy to meet and... Read More
PA Coffee will take place on this coming Monday morning, May 13, from 8:30-10AM in the wood shop. PA Coffees are a chance to linger and socialize with other parents after drop-off in an entirely casual setting - little ones are welcome! In addition, everyone is cordially invited to the PA meeting Monday evening at 6:30PM in the library. Evening meetings stick to a business agenda and are a great way to find out what's going on. The PA co-chairs are always happy to meet and... Read More
The Final Used Book Sale of the Year, Friday May 17
Used Children’s Book Sale, 12:30 to 3:30 in the Wood Shop Getting ready for summer? Come shop at the PA’s last Book Sale of the year, Friday May 17, 12:30 to 3:30pm in the Wood Shop. Get your summer reading books for all ages at wonderful prices. We are overflowing with books of all types including picture books, early readers, chapter books, novels, cookbooks and craft books. Thank you to all who have donated your wonderful books that have made these... Read More
Used Children’s Book Sale, 12:30 to 3:30 in the Wood Shop Getting ready for summer? Come shop at the PA’s last Book Sale of the year, Friday May 17, 12:30 to 3:30pm in the Wood Shop. Get your summer reading books for all ages at wonderful prices. We are overflowing with books of all types including picture books, early readers, chapter books, novels, cookbooks and craft books. Thank you to all who have donated your wonderful books that have made these... Read More
Mashenka and the BearThe Magic Lantern Marionette Theatre presents Mashenka and the Bear Sunday, June 2, 2013 10:30am Only one public* performance Dakin Hall, Grade School Campus For children arges four and older $5 donation at the door. *11:30 performance is for incoming families and mentor families only Read More
8th Grade Play: Alice in WonderlandTickets are on sale now in the office. Remaining tickets will be on sale at the door, but please buy your tickets in advance to avoid being turned away at the door of oversold shows. $6 all ages$20 family tickets* *admits 4, at least one must be an adult and at least one must be a child 14 or under. This weekend only!!! Friday, May 17, 7pmSaturday, May 18, 3pmSaturday, May 18 7pmSunday, May 19, 2pm Come join Alice on her journey through Wonderland where she has ended up... Read More
Founders’ Night Showcase 2013Friday, May 10, 2013, 5:00 - 9:00 pm Free timed tickets will be issued as you arrive to guide you through the evening. There will be three 45-minute musical sets repeated in our performance venues - Eurythmy Hall and Herbst Hall - beginning at 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, and 8 pm. In between the concerts, wander through the classrooms, art studios and science labs to explore the Waldorf high school curriculum through the display of student work. New this year! Local food trucks will... Read More
THIS WEEKEND! May Faire & Field DaySunday May 5, 2013 10:30am* - 4pm Lindley Meadow, Golden Gate Park (John F. Kennedy Drive at 30th Avenue) Schedule For The Day: 11:20 May Queen Arrives 11:30 - 1:00 May Pole Dancing 12:00 - 2:00 Lunch ($5, hamburgers, salads) Benefiting SFWS Games and Athletics program 1:00 - 4:00 Games, pony rides and petting zoo entertainment * May Faire Crown Making and the Pony Rides and Petting Zoo will begin at 10:30 am Read More
[POSTPONED] The Mermaid PrincessPOSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2013 Look for more information on this website in late August! World Premeire by The Magic Lantern Marionette Theatre On our early childhood teachers unveil a brand new Marionette show, "The Mermaid Princess," set in the kelp forests off the California coast. 9:30 am & 10:30 am$5 donation at the door For children ages four and older San Francisco Waldorf SchoolDakin Hall2938 Washington Streetbetween Broderick and Divisadero Read More
Used Children’s Book Sale, – NEW DATE Friday, April 26
12:30 to 3:30 in the Woodshop (rescheduled from prior date of April 19) The next PA Used Book Sale is Friday, April 26, 2013, at pick up, 12:30 through 3:30pm, in the Woodshop. We have used books of all types including picture books, early readers, chapter books, novels, cookbooks and craft books. As you shop, please be mindful to park and keep the sidewalk clear during this busy pick up time. Keep those wonderful book donations coming. We are always appreciative of slightly used books that... Read More
12:30 to 3:30 in the Woodshop (rescheduled from prior date of April 19) The next PA Used Book Sale is Friday, April 26, 2013, at pick up, 12:30 through 3:30pm, in the Woodshop. We have used books of all types including picture books, early readers, chapter books, novels, cookbooks and craft books. As you shop, please be mindful to park and keep the sidewalk clear during this busy pick up time. Keep those wonderful book donations coming. We are always appreciative of slightly used books that... Read More
Sports Basement March Madness supports SFWS
March Madness continues through this weekend at Sports Basement SF Waldorf School (part of SF Schools) is leading the pack! Each year, Sports Basement has a fun and friendly competition between non-profits throughout the Bay Area, modeled off the popular NCAA Basketball March Madness tournament. During this time, they increase giving for the non-profit community to 10% (normally 5%), while customers continue to get 10% back. If you need something for an upcoming field trip or just... Read More
March Madness continues through this weekend at Sports Basement SF Waldorf School (part of SF Schools) is leading the pack! Each year, Sports Basement has a fun and friendly competition between non-profits throughout the Bay Area, modeled off the popular NCAA Basketball March Madness tournament. During this time, they increase giving for the non-profit community to 10% (normally 5%), while customers continue to get 10% back. If you need something for an upcoming field trip or just... Read More
8th Grade Fundraising News
PIZZA Still AvailableIf you were too busy enjoying the spring break to remember to sign up for pizza, you may still so for the next five Wednesdays, April 17, 24, May 1, 8, and 15. Please use pizza form but recalculate your total for 5 weeks. These forms should be turned in by next Monday, April 15 (along with your taxes!). Thank you. FINAL FOLKDANCE FUN The Eighth Grade is happy to host another fun family folkdance event on Saturday, April 20. Music and... Read More
PIZZA Still AvailableIf you were too busy enjoying the spring break to remember to sign up for pizza, you may still so for the next five Wednesdays, April 17, 24, May 1, 8, and 15. Please use pizza form but recalculate your total for 5 weeks. These forms should be turned in by next Monday, April 15 (along with your taxes!). Thank you. FINAL FOLKDANCE FUN The Eighth Grade is happy to host another fun family folkdance event on Saturday, April 20. Music and... Read More
The Healing Power of Story with Susan PerrowAn evening talk with Storyteller Susan Perrow for parents and professionals Stories can strengthen, give hope, enthuse, inspire, soothe … some stories can even heal! In managing children’s behavior a therapeutic story, through the use of metaphor and imaginative journey, can help shift an ‘out of balance’ behavior or situation back into wholeness or balance, and help build emotional resilience and character. In this event, examples and techniques for writing healing (‘medicinal’) stories... Read More
San Francisco Waldorf Moms' Night Out, Friday, March 8
WHAT: A Night out of Fun, Sauna, Socializing and Dinner WHO: All Waldorf Moms - sliding scale entrance fee WHERE: Elks Club San Francisco 450 Post Street - 3rd Floor - above Kensington Hotel. (Spa in basement.) Friday, March 8, 4PM to 11PM4PM - Gym/Spa6PM - Cocktails7PM - Dinner8PM - Socializing Note: In past events parents thought the Salt Water Swimming Pool, Dry Sauna and Steam Bath was the best part of the event. Co-Ed facility so wear your swim suits ;-) ... Read More
WHAT: A Night out of Fun, Sauna, Socializing and Dinner WHO: All Waldorf Moms - sliding scale entrance fee WHERE: Elks Club San Francisco 450 Post Street - 3rd Floor - above Kensington Hotel. (Spa in basement.) Friday, March 8, 4PM to 11PM4PM - Gym/Spa6PM - Cocktails7PM - Dinner8PM - Socializing Note: In past events parents thought the Salt Water Swimming Pool, Dry Sauna and Steam Bath was the best part of the event. Co-Ed facility so wear your swim suits ;-) ... Read More
Donate to Spring Night 2013Thank you for your interest in donating to San Francisco Waldorf School's Spring Night Benefit Auction! The Online Auction is April 17 - May 1. The Silent/Live Auction and Benefit is April 27. Online Donation FormPrintable Donation Form If you are making the same donation as last year, please use the Repeat Item Donation Form. Thank you for the generous support which enables us to continue our service to our students and families—and thank you for being a part of our community! Many in our... Read More
Christopher Evart (SFWS 2006), Technical Animator, Life of PiChristopher Evart, currently a Technical Animation International Supervisor at Rhythm & Hues Studios in Los Angeles, California is part of the team that has recently received an Academy Award Nomination for their work on Life of Pi. Chris attended San Francisco Waldorf School from kindergarten through high school. Chris started working at Rhythm & Hues a couple of years ago, right after completing his BA at Cogswell Polytechnical College in Sunnyvale. While he learned the whole process... Read More
Class Plays: We’re Not Just Playing Around HerePlays and performance are an integral part of Waldorf education throughout the grades. They serve many purposes, demonstrating skills including music, linguistic understanding through recitation, and the visual arts with sets, props and programs. But plays and performances are more than just an opportunity to integrate art into the curriculum. They give the children an opportunity to meet themselves and each other through the stories and their social interactions. Class plays also allow the... Read More
Rumpelstiltskinby The Magic Lantern Marionette Theatre Sunday, February 3, 2013 10 am & 11:30 am$5 donation at the door for children 4 years old and up San Francisco Waldorf SchoolDakin Hall2938 Washington Streetbetween Broderick and Divisadero Click here for printable flyer Read More
Registration is now open for Early Childhood Program Spring SessionThe First Three Years: Classes for Parents and Their Young Children Spring Session ~ Ten Weeks: March 4 to May 24 ~ No classes March 25 - April 5 New Offerings~ a 3-week class for parents/caregivers only, Rhythms of the Home, w/Marianne Alsop~ a 6-week class, Simple Spring Knitting, w/Susanna von Rombs (w/children) Please tell your friends - we'd love to meet them! CLICK HERE for course descriptions, dates, and to register. Read More
"The Wish of all Wishes" Eurythmy PerformanceKanbar Hall, Jewish Community Center of San Francisco3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 7:00 pmWednesday, February 6, 2013 at 4:00 pm The world-renowned San Francisco Youth Eurythmy premieres its 18th annual performance, "The Wish of All Wishes", prior to touring in Holland and Belgium. Artistic Director Astrid Thiersch has prepared a program full of beauty and delight with poetry by Steiner, St. John, and Silverstein, music by Chopin, Schubert, Mozart... Read More
