News

New Family 101: Applying to Aurora Waldorf School

Posted 1 month ago

Making the decision to apply or transfer to a new school is a very exciting and special time. Whether you are experienced or new to the application process, AWS is here to guide you through this journey to Waldorf Education.

Join us on Thursday, January 14, 2021, as we go over the details of applying to Aurora Waldorf school.

Three Grants Awarded to AWS!

Posted 5 months ago

We are happy to announce that AWS will be the recipient of three grants this year from the Association for Therapeutic Eurythmy in North America (ATHENA).

Growing AWS & Sharing What Makes Us Special

Posted 5 months ago

AWS is in the process of developing new marketing strategies to grow our class sizes and attract more families to the wonderful Waldorf approach to education, and let the world know what a special school and community we have here in Western NY. We thank those of you who already follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and invite all others to join. Throughout the year, we will highlight and showcase the incredible work our students do. We hope you will be inspired to share the posts most meaningful to you with friends and family.

Wildlife Meadow Meeting

Posted 5 months ago

On a rain-drenched evening, twelve (12!) wildlife meadow enthusiasts gathered at AWS to discuss this exciting project. Our guests included the WNY Land Conservancy's Nancy Smith, Executive Director, and Andy Lance, Restoration Project Manager, and Kevin McNallie of the NYS Parks Department and Manager of the Knox Farm native species nursery.

Who is my brother? Who is my sister? What is their story, what is my own? Social Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work at Aurora Waldorf School

Posted 5 months ago

The events of the past months have awakened in us the need to see and support one another and our differences. Yet this may be a huge opportunity to take steps as individuals and as humanity. It is a renewed call to action to delve into the pain of past injustices, to learn to value each other anew, to engage in conversation courageously, listening, speaking, and to bring about change in ourselves, our families, and communities.

AWS Reopening Plan for NYS 7/29/2020

Posted 5 months ago

The AWS Reopening Plan for NYS describes how we will meet the requirements outlined in the guidance for independent schools provided by the NY State Department of Health and the NY State Department of Education.

We anticipate that the future updates to the guidelines from the State will cause us to revise this document, and to that end, we will maintain updated copies on our school website.

7/17 Draft Reopening Plan & 7/22 Community Meeting

Posted 6 months ago

The AWS faculty, staff, and leadership groups continue to meet with earnest intention, as we imagine and creatively plan for the 2020-21 school year. The AWS RTF (Reopening Task Force) and its many working groups have been hard at work creating this DRAFT reopening plan for 2020-21. We created this plan based on the following: