Our Rhythm
|
We are a Preschool through 8th grade community, operating September to June. School is closed for summer break, including Preschool. We celebrate festivals, bring in interesting topics and speakers, and find ways to connect to the seasons and each other. The Social Justice Committee has monthly meetings and also plans events. In the summer we host Farm Camp at our school Farm. While we are currently more physically distant than we'd like, we're supporting each other through challenging times with strength and resilience. |
School Calendar
2021-2022 Academic Calendar
Printable PDF
September 1 Wednesday First Day of School
September 6 Monday Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
September 14 Back to school night
October 8 - Friday In-Service Day - NO SCHOOL
October 11 - Monday Indigenous Peoples’ Day - NO SCHOOL
November 12 - Friday Veterans’ Day - NO SCHOOL
November 22-26 Monday-Friday Conferences and November Break - NO SCHOOL
December 20 Monday Winter Break Starts - NO SCHOOL
January 3 Monday School Resumes
January 17 Monday MLK, Jr Day - NO SCHOOL
February 21-25 Monday-Friday Teacher Professional Development Week - NO SCHOOL
March 18 Friday In-Service Day - NO SCHOOL
April 11-22 Monday-Friday Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
May 30 Monday Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
June 10 Friday Last Day of School
September 1 Wednesday First Day of School
September 6 Monday Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
September 14 Back to school night
October 8 - Friday In-Service Day - NO SCHOOL
October 11 - Monday Indigenous Peoples’ Day - NO SCHOOL
November 12 - Friday Veterans’ Day - NO SCHOOL
November 22-26 Monday-Friday Conferences and November Break - NO SCHOOL
December 20 Monday Winter Break Starts - NO SCHOOL
January 3 Monday School Resumes
January 17 Monday MLK, Jr Day - NO SCHOOL
February 21-25 Monday-Friday Teacher Professional Development Week - NO SCHOOL
March 18 Friday In-Service Day - NO SCHOOL
April 11-22 Monday-Friday Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
May 30 Monday Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
June 10 Friday Last Day of School
Typical Academic Calendar
First Day of School: Wednesday before Labor Day
Thanksgiving/Indigenous Peoples Day Break: one week off
Winter Break: two weeks off
Presidents Day: one week off
Spring Break: two weeks off
Last Day of School: 2nd Friday of June
School is closed for: Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day and Summer Break
Thanksgiving/Indigenous Peoples Day Break: one week off
Winter Break: two weeks off
Presidents Day: one week off
Spring Break: two weeks off
Last Day of School: 2nd Friday of June
School is closed for: Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day and Summer Break
Community Events & Festivals
|
Your Body, Your Story, Your Screen: Ben Klocek - March 1, 7pm
Community Education Event on Zoom You've noticed the countless heads bent over a phone, felt the ache in your shoulders and eyes after hours on a computer, seen screen-bound children who struggle to move on the playground. What effect is our screen time having on our bodies and lives? Join Ben Klocek, web designer, teacher, and Sacramento Waldorf School alumni, for a look at how our experience forms our body and how screen time changes both. He offers an online presentation and discussion to explore what we can do to care for ourselves, and help our children to thrive in the digitally focused world, without sacrificing imagination, creativity, deep-thinking, presence, and our relationships. |
|
Main Lesson Demonstration - March 5th on Campus
9:30: Arrival / Coffee Social 10:00am - 11:30am: Main Lesson Parents/caregivers are joyfully invited to an immersive learning opportunity. This participatory demonstration will mirror the format that begins each day for 1st-8th grades; the two hour period called Main Lesson. Waldorf alumnae and master teachers Katherine Delafkaran and Lyssa Beshears will take you on a journey through a sample morning lesson, spanning the developmental phases encompassed in our school curriculum. Experience a range of engaging learning activities, poetry recitation, singing, drawing, story and movement. |
Subject Teacher Open House
March 17, 7:00 - 7:30pm on Campus All parents and caregivers are invited to an Open House on the Cambridge Campus featuring several of our wonderful Subject Teachers. Come learn about some of our subject offerings in both the early childhood and grades programs: Spanish, Farm, Dance, Games/Movement, Life Sciences and Cyber Civics. The Open House will be immediately followed by parent/caregiver evenings for all grades classes from 7:30-8:30pm. |
Plant A Party - April 2 - In-Person!
The best party of the year is coming back! We will joyfully reconnect and celebrate our school community. This event provides vital funds for school operations and helps to bridge the gap for our essential tuition assistance. For the past seven years, hundreds of parents and local residents have bid on items to support our cause. In order to grow and cover the expenses of being a school in San Francisco, we hope to raise $200,000 this year.
Auction items are coming in and we're in need of your support to solicit more fantastic items. Soliciting items through personal contacts is most effective. Our hope is that every family can solicit three items.
Save the date, lend a hand, see you there!
The best party of the year is coming back! We will joyfully reconnect and celebrate our school community. This event provides vital funds for school operations and helps to bridge the gap for our essential tuition assistance. For the past seven years, hundreds of parents and local residents have bid on items to support our cause. In order to grow and cover the expenses of being a school in San Francisco, we hope to raise $200,000 this year.
Auction items are coming in and we're in need of your support to solicit more fantastic items. Soliciting items through personal contacts is most effective. Our hope is that every family can solicit three items.
Save the date, lend a hand, see you there!
IDENTITY: Storytelling for the adult community - May 26, 6-9pm
Cornerstone Theater, Cambridge Campus
Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee, we welcome the adult community to a "Moth-like" storytelling event.
We will gather on to share stories with the theme of IDENTITY. A self-selected group of storytellers will work with two storytelling teachers to prepare 3-5 minute stories about their identity to share with the community. There will be additional activities to engage audience members as well.
6-7pm: Refreshments // 7-9pm: Storytelling Event
Save the date, more details to come.
Cornerstone Theater, Cambridge Campus
Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee, we welcome the adult community to a "Moth-like" storytelling event.
We will gather on to share stories with the theme of IDENTITY. A self-selected group of storytellers will work with two storytelling teachers to prepare 3-5 minute stories about their identity to share with the community. There will be additional activities to engage audience members as well.
6-7pm: Refreshments // 7-9pm: Storytelling Event
Save the date, more details to come.
Farm Work Days
Farm work days will resume when health and safety guidance allow.
Newsletter
Sign-Up to receive a quarterly newsletter with updates, pictures, and information about the school