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Three Grants Awarded to AWS!
Posted 2 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).
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Growing AWS & Sharing What Makes Us Special
Posted 2 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.
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Wildlife Meadow Meeting
Posted 2 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.
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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 2 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.
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AWS Reopening Plan for NYS 7/29/2020
Posted 2 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.
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7/17 Draft Reopening Plan & 7/22 Community Meeting
Posted 3 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:
- Parent feedback provided through the June Crafting the Year Ahead survey
- Faculty feedback on remote learning
- Interim Guidance requirements from NYSDOH & NYSED
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Learn about Outdoor Education at AWS
Posted 3 months ago
Join us on Wednesday, July 29th at 6 pm for a virtual information session about outdoor education at Aurora Waldorf School.
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Early Childhood Open House - 7/15/20
Posted 3 months ago
Join us for our virtual Early Childhood Open House on Wednesday, July 15th at 6 pm. Meet with our Early Childhood faculty and learn more about our nature and movement-based program.
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Graduation & Rose Ceremony '20
Posted 4 months ago
While we were unable to gather together for our end of the year Rose Ceremony and Graduation, we did celebrate both.
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Current Events
Posted 4 months ago
Dear AWS Community,
We stand in solidarity with Black and Brown people, and those forced to contend with the trauma of injustice, hatred, and oppression. We see color and recognize that both personal and systemic change is the only way to stop the violence and brutality that has permeated our society for far too long. AWS is committed to addressing the growth of our collective consciousness in working to dismantle systems that perpetuate inequality. We will continue to improve our work with students to best carry out our mission: “Providing a place where children love to learn, educating children for all aspects of life, and fostering capacities within to become successful, self-assured adults who contribute to a better world.”