SFWHS to Present "Oliver!" in January at the Grade School CampusFriday, January 18, 7pmSaturday, January 19, 2pm and 7pmSunday, January 20, 2pm Tickets on sale now at BrownPaperTickets.com or in the school offices. Bring in a non-perishable donation for the San Francisco and Marin Food Bank and get a $1 discount! Additional food and financial donations for the Food Bank will be collected at all performances.* Buy tickets for Oliver! San Francisco Waldorf High School's production of the musical theater classic "Oliver!" is not what you might expect if you'... Read More
Día de los Muertos at SFWS: Impressions from a First Grade parentThis year I attended my first “Día de los Muertos” assembly at the SFWS Grade School Campus. I must admit that even though I was raised in Argentina, I had never been to such a celebration before. So when Sra Febe left me a voicemail asking if I wanted to be a part of the parent team that supported the logistics of the event, I immediately signed up with enthusiasm. I had no idea what to expect. Día de los Muertos is a unique festival that resulted from the merging of Aztec rituals and Spanish... Read More
8th Grade Fundraising News
Art CardsOn a recent visit to the De Young Museum to see the William Paley collection, "A Taste of Modernism," the students were treated to an art class. Challenged to create a work using bold blocks of color and at least two patterns, the 8th graders created pastel/tempera still life paintings that rival Matisse or Chagall (maybe). These are available as sets of art cards (blank inside) or as postcards, both with envelopes. Please stop by the office to get your set. ... Read More
Art CardsOn a recent visit to the De Young Museum to see the William Paley collection, "A Taste of Modernism," the students were treated to an art class. Challenged to create a work using bold blocks of color and at least two patterns, the 8th graders created pastel/tempera still life paintings that rival Matisse or Chagall (maybe). These are available as sets of art cards (blank inside) or as postcards, both with envelopes. Please stop by the office to get your set. ... Read More
Family Folk Dancing returnsEveryone welcome! This Saturday, November 17, 5:30 - 7:00,come to Dakin Hall to learn easy and fun international folk dances, taught by Mrs. Krikorian and supported by 8th grade students. The dances will be easy to do, so bring your whole family. Admission is $5 per person, or $15 for a family of four. The family can consist of any four people, but there should be at least one adult for each group of four. Dances from Israel, Armenia, Greece, Scotland, and other countries... Read More
Library Hours for Parents
Our library is as tightly scheduled with activities as the rest of our busy grade school campus. Grade school librarian Ann Grandin would like to welcome parents to visit the library during the following hours to check out books for their children or help Mrs. Grandin with library tasks: Monday Mornings 8:45 to 9:30Friday Afternoons 1:30 to 2:00Special time for Kindergarten Parents: Wednesdays from 1:00 to 1:30 Read More
Our library is as tightly scheduled with activities as the rest of our busy grade school campus. Grade school librarian Ann Grandin would like to welcome parents to visit the library during the following hours to check out books for their children or help Mrs. Grandin with library tasks: Monday Mornings 8:45 to 9:30Friday Afternoons 1:30 to 2:00Special time for Kindergarten Parents: Wednesdays from 1:00 to 1:30 Read More
Winter Fair 2012Sunday, December 210 am - 3 pm At San Francisco Waldorf Grade School2938 Washington Street We are honored to invite you to our 33rd Annual Winter Fair. Come watch the puppet show, playgames, ride a giant rocking horse, and create winter crafts. Visit the all new Quest, a challenge even for our older Heros! Explore the Fairy and Cookie Houses and enjoy wonderful food and drink. The Fair is the perfect way to start your holiday seasonand pick up that unique something for your friends and... Read More
Registration Open for Parent-Child ClassesRegistration will open for our Spring parent-child classes in late January. Please see our WINTER FLYER for full course descriptions, dates, costs, & locations. Spring offerings will be similar. If you are new to our classes, you might enjoy reading what one of our class participants has to say about our Observation classes here. The parent-child program offers a gentle introduction to the group setting and a welcoming space for parents and children. Here,... Read More
San Francisco Waldorf Dad's Night OutWhen: Friday, November 9, 20126pm Dinner (Optional) Link to menu.7pm Socializing8pm Poker, games and more socializingEnds at 10:30 pmWhy: You work hard, you deserve a break. Plus, it is a great opportunity for SFWS dad's to network!Where: San Francisco B.P.O.E. Lodge No.3, 450 Post Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco CA, 94102 RSVP: Mike Nemetz (mike.nemetz@gmail.com) About the Elks Club. SFWS parents Rein Ratsep and Mike Nemetz are members. If you like the facilities and are... Read More
Fairy Walk 2012October 28th, 20121st Entry Time: 2:00pm2nd Entry Time: 3:30pmEntry last for an hour and a half. Tickets are $7, cash or checks. (payable to "SFWSPA"). Tickets go on sale at 1:00pm, Wednesday, October 17th. As a courtesy to our school community, we would like to give everyone in our community the opportunity to pre-purchase tickets to ensure entry for everyone that would like to attend from the San Francisco Waldorf School. Pre-paid tickets will also eliminate the need to stand in line when... Read More
Baby Moves With Marianne Hermsen-van WanrooyWednesday, November 7, 7:30 to 9PM LOCATION: San Francisco Waldorf Grade School, Dakin Hall, 2938 Washington Street Co-sponsored by LifeWays of North America Come join us for a workshop for parents and professionals which looks at: The importance of Reflex integration. Correct way of developing movement in infants and implications for later life. How we can best assist the baby in movement development. Common practices from this perspective and their benefits or detriments.... Read More
Eugene Schwartz: Waldorf ReconsideredMyths and Misconceptions about Waldorf EducationSunday, November 4,2012, 7 - 9 PM The event will take place in Dakin Hall at San Francisco Waldorf Grade School, 2938 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94115. As the Waldorf philosophy approaches its hundredth year, it is high time to reexamine its basic premises and to assess their efficacy in the classroom. In his nearly forty years as a Waldorf teacher and consultant, Eugene has taught scores of students and visited... Read More
Winter Fair MerchantsIf you missed the Winter Fair or want to follow up with a vendor, please contact Seraph White at swhite@sfwaldorf.org for vendor contact information. Red Circle8th Grade Coffee & Baked GoodsSanta Cruz GoldDragonfly DesignsBiotica KombuchaFebe’s JewelryLiterary Magazine Club 4-Car GarageCirKus WagonTurner’s Toys SkeydritDayenuArtfully JoinedTree Sales Kindergarten 2 (K2)Sophie’s MarketOf Maine WoodLanie KnitsQ’ewar Project Ragged Thistle Dakin Hall FoyerWaldorf... Read More
Anna Lappé: Lecture and Q&ACo-Sponsored By: Sustainability, Sustenance and Social Change: How Sustainable Food and Farming Can Nourish the World and Transform Community Thursday, November 1st, 20126:00 pm reception with sustainable food and agricultural co-sponsoring organizations7:00 pm Lecture and Q&A, book signing to follow Click here to RSVP At the San Francisco Waldorf High School, 470 West Portal, San Francisco, CA 94127 What are the environmental, economic, and social costs of our current food system?... Read More
Neighborhood Partnerships: Swedenborgian Churchur Early Childhood Program has been renting space in the historic Swedenborgian Church on Lyon and Washington, just a couple blocks from our grade school campus. Every morning our nursery program begins in the enclosed courtyard of this landmark Arts and Crafts building and many Parenting Program classes take place in the building’s reception area. The San Francisco Swedenborgian Church opened its Lyon Street doors in 1895. It was designed by a celebrated group of architects... Read More
Back to School Remarks from Dan IngogliaModified versions of these remarks by head of Administration Dan Ingoglia were spoken at Back to School Nights on both campuses. Welcome back for the school year, the 34th of SFWS. Last year I spoke about how we teach students—implicitly mostly—to value and practice contemplation, or deep reflection. A contemplative approach can help balance the flight or fight reaction that our nervous systems opt for when faced with the tsunami of stimuli we encounter in our world. It’s no wonder that... Read More
Cameron Washington (GS Class of 1994), Music & Film ProducerCameron Washington, a member of the SFWGS ‘94 for 6 years, returns to SFWS this year as a Nursery parent. He is the founder of Russian Hill Projects (www.russianhillprojects.com), a film and music production company, and is an award-winning filmmaker, music producer and musician. Cameron started in Kindergarten with Monique and continued in the grade school through fourth grade with Mrs. Ricketts after which he left for a year of homeschooling followed by public school. He says... Read More
Tzaddi Thompson (GS Class of 1988), LawyerThis September, San Francisco Waldorf School is happy to welcome more former students back as parents. Tzaddi Smith Thompson, parent of kindergartener Dominic in K2, was a member of our first grade school class. She is currently a labor lawyer at Nixon Peabody. Tzaddi and her husband David Thompson also have a younger daughter Mieke.Tzaddi joined her class (SFWGS ‘88) in first grade, when the school was made up of only two classes - kindergarten and... Read More
First Parent Association Meeting Monday, September 24, 6:30 - 7:30pm
The San Francisco Waldorf School Parent Association is comprised of all of the parents at the SFWGS. Our mission is to support, educate, and facilitate communication within our Waldorf community. We have several ongoing programs, including our clothing swap, used book sale, book closet, Ostheimer sale, and festivals. We also have exciting new programs, like the Amazon SFWS PA e-store, third Monday parent socials, a handwork series for parents, a parent education lecture series (in conjunction... Read More
The San Francisco Waldorf School Parent Association is comprised of all of the parents at the SFWGS. Our mission is to support, educate, and facilitate communication within our Waldorf community. We have several ongoing programs, including our clothing swap, used book sale, book closet, Ostheimer sale, and festivals. We also have exciting new programs, like the Amazon SFWS PA e-store, third Monday parent socials, a handwork series for parents, a parent education lecture series (in conjunction... Read More
PA Clothing Swap on Sunday, September 30, 12 - 2pm
Cleaning your closet? Join the PA for its upcoming clothing swaps where we informally swap gently used clothing, sport equipment, and toys. The synergy of all the families who bring and take items helps us all tread lightly on the earth and reserve purchasing new items when there is no alternative. This is yet another practical lesson for our children to share the bounty of useful items with those in our community and to practice the art of letting go. Bring what you have; take... Read More
Cleaning your closet? Join the PA for its upcoming clothing swaps where we informally swap gently used clothing, sport equipment, and toys. The synergy of all the families who bring and take items helps us all tread lightly on the earth and reserve purchasing new items when there is no alternative. This is yet another practical lesson for our children to share the bounty of useful items with those in our community and to practice the art of letting go. Bring what you have; take... Read More
Used Children’s Book Sale, Monday, November 5, 12:45 - 3:30
In the Woodshop Come support the SF Waldorf Parents’ Association and find wonderful used books for your children at the first PA Used Book Sale of the school year, Monday, October 1, at pick up, 12:45 through 3:30pm, in the Wood Shop. Browse through these wonderful titles and find bargain books for all ages. As you shop, please be mindful to keep the sidewalk clear during this busy pick up time. In addition, if your family has outgrown its treasured books, the PA is looking for donations... Read More
In the Woodshop Come support the SF Waldorf Parents’ Association and find wonderful used books for your children at the first PA Used Book Sale of the school year, Monday, October 1, at pick up, 12:45 through 3:30pm, in the Wood Shop. Browse through these wonderful titles and find bargain books for all ages. As you shop, please be mindful to keep the sidewalk clear during this busy pick up time. In addition, if your family has outgrown its treasured books, the PA is looking for donations... Read More
