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The History of the May Celebration
Posted 2 months ago
If you took a walk in a small Swiss village in the spring, you might still be witness to the impressive sight of a tall wooden pole, decorated with flowers and many colored ribbons, placed upright in the center of the village square or park. After the long, cold winter, this becomes the focal point to celebrate the glorious month of May
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Annual General Meeting Notes
Posted 2 months ago
On Thursday, May 2nd, the Aurora Waldorf School community was invited to gather together for a spaghetti dinner followed by the Annual General Meeting led by the Board of Trustees. Highlights of the meeting included hearing about the accreditation process, marketing and enrollment efforts, and the financial state of the school. View the meeting notes.
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AWS Awarded Spring Therapeutic Eurythmy Grant
Posted 2 months ago
This spring Aurora Waldorf School was awarded a $500 grant from the Association for Therapeutic Eurythmy in North America (ATHENA) to fund a visit by Michael Chapitis, therapeutic eurythmist from Toronto, Canada. Over the past two decades, Mr. Chapitis has been working at three different Waldorf schools, travels internationally to give courses, and has a private therapeutic practice in southern Ontario. He observed Mrs. Ebersole working with several AWS students, providing insight and guidance for the therapeutic work. We are very grateful to Mr. Chapitis for his support and to ATHENA for this generous grant!
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Faculty News
Posted 2 months ago
We are thrilled to welcome Nathan Kershner as our Woodwork/Practical Arts teacher, Sara Kensinger who will be assisting in the Parent Toddler Program, and Sarajane Brognano as our Middle School Handwork teacher.
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2018-19 Annual Fund Total and Participation Rates Update
Posted 2 months ago
We have received annual fund donations totaling $72,861! Please help us raise the remaining amount needed for our 2018-19 budgeted goal!
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AWS Rummage Sale
Posted 2 months ago
AWS Rummage Sale - June 14th, 15th, and 16th (Father's Day Weekend)
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May Faire
Posted 2 months ago
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019 - 10:00 am until 3:00 pm
Our May Day Festival returns to Saturday and is followed by afternoon activities which are open to the public.
Please join us and bring a friend!
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Gratitude Day Brunch and Assembly
Posted 3 months ago
On Friday, April 12th, Aurora Waldorf School invites all AWS parents, grandparents and special friends to our annual Gratitude Brunch and Assembly. Brunch is scheduled to begin at 9:30 am, followed by an assembly with performances from grades one through eight.
This brunch is our way of showing the wider Waldorf community our deep appreciation for all of its support. Please mark your calendars and join us for this enjoyable morning!
Please click here to view and print the invitation.
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AWS 16th Annual Artisan Auction
Posted 4 months ago
The 16th Annual Artisan Auction at the Roycroft Inn in East Aurora is quickly approaching!