2010-11 Observation Days/Parent-Education Events

The best way to decide if Sanderling Waldorf School is right for your child and your family is to experience it for yourself. We invite you to join us at one or more of the following events. Please note that these events begin promptly on time (we will be unable to accommodate latecomers); are for adults only and require an RSVP. Each event lasts 90 minutes. We look forward to seeing you there.

Window into Waldorf Evening

Tuesday, October 26

6:30 p.m.  (adults only; please arrive a few minutes early to sign in)
Join us for a real-life seminar on how Waldorf education works -- from the perspective of seasoned parents, experienced teachers and Waldorf-school graduates. The evening will end with an open audience Q&A session with the entire panel. Come get answers to all your questions, including:

• Why is the first-grade cutoff date (six years old by June 1 of the school year) so much earlier than most public schools?
• Why does Waldorf wait until first grade to introduce "formal" academics?
• Does media exposure really make a difference?
• How do Waldorf graduates fare in the "real world?"

Light refreshments will be served.
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Classroom Observation Morning

January 19; February 15; March 15; April 5; May 17

9:00 am sharp  (adults only; please arrive a few minutes early to sign in)
Come tour our school, and see for yourself what Waldorf education has to offer children, from Parent-Child to Grades. You'll get to take a peek at Parent-Child, Nursery/Kindergarten and Grades classes, in both classroom and playground settings. After we visit the different classes, we'll conclude with a Q&A session with one of our experienced Waldorf teachers.
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Parent-Education Afternoon

January 12; (special evening event in February and a Family Open House in March - see below); April 13; May 25
3:30 pm sharp  (adults only; please arrive a few minutes early to sign in)
Please join us for an afternoon of fun and learning,  including faculty demonstrations of what the children experience in the classroom; and a panel Q&A discussion with all of our teachers, from Nursery/Kindergarten to Grades. The demonstrations at these events will be different each time - you'll learn something new at each one. Don't miss this great opportunity to find out more about what Sanderling Waldorf School has to offer. A limited number of on-site babysitting spaces are available ONLY for the Parent-Education Open House, at $10 per child, ages 2-10. An RSVP for babysitting is required at least one day prior to the event, and is based on availability. 
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Why Waldorf Works: Grades 1-8 -- Parent-Education Evening

Tuesday, February 8
6:30 p.m.  (adults only; please arrive a few minutes early to sign in)
A Waldorf Grade School is different from any other. Come find out how and why. A panel of expert teachers will explain how this developmentally appropriate education balances the arts and academics to create a lifelong love of learning. This is an excellent event to attend whether your child is approaching grade-school age; or whether you're just beginning to explore educational options for your very young child. 
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Family Open House

Saturday, March 19
10 a.m.-1 p.m. 
It only happens once a year -- bring the entire family and stop by for a visit! We'll have crafts, baking, puppet shows and much more. Come meet the teachers and staff, and check out the classrooms, the garden and the play areas. Don't miss the home-baked goodies, teas and fresh juices. We look forward to welcoming you to this favorite annual event.

Location and Directions

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING BRINGING CHILDREN TO EVENTS:
While we love and celebrate children at Sanderling Waldorf School, we structure these specific events (except for the March 19 Family Open House) for parents to learn more about our school and Waldorf education in a distraction-free setting. Please do not bring your child to the event if you have not reserved babysitting in advance (available at Parent-Education Open House afternoons ONLY). If you arrive at an event with a child of any age (including infants and babies) for whom babysitting has not been reserved, you will have to reschedule your visit for another day. During the school year, personal informal tours of the school are available at other times during the week, by appointment, for families who would like to bring their children along.