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January 2009
Wednesday January 7th
School resumes for Winter Term
Saturday January 10th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Open House
Join us to learn more about Waldorf education, talk with teachers, and tour the classrooms. Children are warmly welcome.
Tuesday January 13th 10:00 to 11:30 am
Rainbow Bridge Parent-Toddler Tuesday Group begins
Please call the school at 683-6951 for more information or for an application form.
Wednesday January 14th
Windows on Waldorf
Come for a chat and a cup of tea, and then visit several of our classrooms with a guide while class is in session. A great “window” on our school and what makes Waldorf education unique! Please RSVP 683-6951.
Wednesday January 14th 10:00 to 11:30 am
Rainbow Bridge Parent-Toddler Wednesday Group begins
Monday January 19th
NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday January 23rd 10:00 to 11:00 am
Rainbow Bridge Parent Infant Group begins
Please call the school at 683-6951 for more information or for an application form.
Saturday January 24th 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Open House
Join us to learn more about Waldorf education, talk with teachers, and tour the classrooms. Children are warmly welcome.
Thursday January 29th 7:00 pm
Winter Strings Concert
Strings students from the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades will perform classical and modern pieces. All are welcome.
Saturday January 31st 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Alternative Education Fair
Eugene Waldorf School and the Eugene Public Library co-sponsor this annual event to support alternative education. It is a chance for parents to meet with representatives of alternative and private schools in the Eugene area.
February 2009
Wednesday February 4th 8:30 - 10:30 am
Windows on Waldorf
Come for a chat and a cup of tea, and then visit several of our classrooms with a guide while class is in session. A great “window” on our school and what makes Waldorf education unique! Please RSVP 683-6951.
Thursday February 12th
—Friday February 13th
Preschool and Kindergarten Parent-Teacher Conferences
There will be no school for preschool and Kindergarten on February 12th and 13th for conferences. Regular hours will be held for grades one through eight.
Monday February 16th
President’s Day Holiday - No School
No school for preschool through grade eight.
Tuesday February 17th
—Friday February 22nd
Waldorf Teacher Conferences-- (no school all week)
There will be no school for preschool through grade eight February 19th through 22nd. Our teachers use this time annually for continuing education in conferences held in various centers on the West Coast and beyond.
This year, Eugene Waldorf School will be hosting the 2009 AWSNA Northwest Pegaogical Conference, Imagination in Teaching with Dennis Klocek, and the 2009 WECAN Northwest Conference, Cradle for a Healthy Life with Johanna Steegmans, M.D.
March 2009
Friday March 6th TBA
Science and Academic Fair
6th, 7th and 8th graders share their explorations and discoveries in physics, chemistry, and specialty subjects. All are welcome.
Saturday March 7th 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Open House
Join us to learn more about Waldorf education, talk with teachers, and tour classrooms. Children are warmly welcome.
Wednesday March 11th
Windows on Waldorf
Come for a chat and a cup of tea, and then visit several of our classrooms with a guide while class is in session. A great “window” on our school and what makes Waldorf education unique! Please RSVP 683-6951.
Saturday March 14th 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Spring Benefit Gala Auction Evening
Featuring live and silent auctions, Hawaii raffle drawing, delicious food and desserts, lively entertainment and a no-host bar. This is the EWS adult evening event of the year! Bring your friends -join the fun! 6-10pm in the Vet’s Club Ballroom at 1626 Willamette Street in Eugene.
Friday March 20th 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Spring Assembly
Monday March 23rd
—Friday April 3rd
NO SCHOOL, Spring Break
April 2009
Friday April 10th
—Monday April 13th
NO SCHOOL, Easter weekend
Saturday April 18th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Open House
Join us to learn more about Waldorf education, talk with teachers, and tour the classrooms. Children are warmly welcome.
May 2009
Saturday May 2nd 11am - 5pm
May Faire
Come and join us for games, crafts and art, silk marionette puppet shows, Maypole dancing, cake walks, and delicious foods.
Admission is free, and tickets for crafts and activities cost $1.50 each.
Wednesday May 6th
Windows on Waldorf
Come for a chat and a cup of tea, and then visit several of our classrooms with a guide while class is in session. A great “window” on our school and what makes Waldorf education unique! Please RSVP 683-6951.
Wednesday May 13th 7:00 pm
Spring Strings Concert
Strings students from the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades will perform classical and modern pieces. All are welcome.
Saturday May 16th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Open House
Join us to learn more about Waldorf education, talk with teachers, and tour the classrooms. Children are warmly welcome.
Monday May 25th
NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
June 2009
Thursday June 4th 11:00 am
Grade 8 Graduation
Join us for a memorable morning as the eighth grade students celebrate their graduation. They each give a graduation speech and receive their diplomas. This is a poignant day that affirms the breadth of a Waldorf education.
Friday June 12th 11:00 am - 12:30pm
End-of-Year Assembly
Performances by the grades to complete the school year. All are welcome. Early dismissal for preschool and kindergarten at 10:30, grades dismissed at 12:30 for the summer.
