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September 22, 2017
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School Calendar

To view this year's at-a-glance calendar, go to the Quick Links section at the bottom.


Sunday, September 24:
Ultimate Frisbee Away Game - Decatur, 6pm

Monday, September 25:
New Parent Meetings, 2pm or 7pm
MLL Sharing the Joys, 3:15pm
Inman Park Parent Evening, 7pm

Tuesday, September 26:
New Parent Meeting, 8:20am
Grade 5 Parent Evening, 7pm

Wednesday, September 27:
Coffee Wednesday Farewell to Sandra, 8am
Grades 4 & 8 Parent Evenings, 7pm

Friday, September 29:
Michaelmas Celebration, 12pm

Sunday, October 1:
Middle School Orchestra Performance at Decatur Arts Alliance
YEA! Event (Youth Emerging Artists), 2pm

Monday, October 2:
Holiday Fair Rep Meeting, 8:20am
Ultimate Frisbee Away Game - Paideia, 4pm

Wednesday, October 4:
Early Release, 1pm
Extended Day, 6pm
Parent Teacher Conferences begin at 2pm

Thursday, October 5:
Early Release, 1pm
Extended Day, 6pm
Parent Teacher Conferences begin at 2pm

Friday, October 6:
Parent Teacher Conferences - No School

Monday, October 9:
Fall Break - No School

Tuesday, October 10:
Fall Break - No School
Faculty Professional Development Day
 

Media-Lite Living


After School Outdoor Event
  • Monday, September 25 (rain date for previously scheduled event on 9/11)
  • 3:15-4:15 pm
  • "Sharing the Joys of Life Beyond the Screens"
  • Admin Driveway
  • Sharing games, activities, and more!
  • Why?  WSA students of all ages and their parents come together to create fun, and community around non-media recreation
  • Middle school students may attend without a parent
  • Questions? contact samichelson@gmail.com
  • Enriching for all....hope to see you there!

Community Farewell for Sandra Martin

 

Michaelmas

Friday, September 29


Michaelmas in the Kindergarten
The experience of Michaelmas in Kindergarten is very rich.  For those in the 5-day Kindergarten, Michaelmas is celebrated on the same day that the grades are celebrating. The 3 & 4-day Kindergarten class celebrates on a school day close to that time. Our celebrations are part of our school day.
 
We suggest that the K children not participate in the grades' event for Michaelmas, since we have our own separate celebration that is appropriate for this age group. We recommend a restful afternoon for the Kindergarten children, allowing the images and feelings of our celebration to be kept alive in each child.
 
The grades' celebration with the dragon chase and larger groups of children is something for your children to anticipate as they enter the grade school in the future. How wonderful it is for young children to experience an expanding world as they get older! This gradual movement into activities gives them time to be little, grow, anticipate, and then participate.
 


Facing the Dragon: Michaelmas in the Grades
WSA grades students will celebrate Michaelmas with a day of games, drumming, festive songs, and a visit from St. Michael and the dragon!
 
Parents are invited to join us for this celebration, beginning at noon on the Seminary Field on Inman Drive. As stated above, we strongly suggest that parents with children of kindergarten age allow their child to enjoy their class celebrations and anticipate participating in the grades' celebration with the older students when they are older children themselves.

YEA! 


The Decatur Arts Alliance again selected our WSA Middle School String Chamber Orchestra to perform at the YEA! event.  Our students will be performing Sunday, October 1 at 2pm.  Join us for a musical treat and show your support for the orchestra students. This wildly popular event will take place in Harmony Park in Oakhurst Village.  More information about the event is found at here.

Parent Teacher Conferences

 

Parent Teacher Conferences will be October 4-6.  Your child(ren)'s teacher will soon be sending out signups for the conferences.  This year, you can sign up in one place to speak with the specialty teachers through Signup Genius (coming your way next week)!

Conference Care on Wednesday and Thursday will run from 2:00pm until 6:00pm. Conference Care on Friday will run from 8:00am until 4:00pm. Please remember there is no school on Friday. Conference Care signup will also be on Signup Genius next week.

Wednesday and Thursday care for kindergarten children will be held in the 5-Day kindergarten building. Care for the grades children will take place in Hazelwood Hall/upper playground. One combined group (kindergarten and grades) for Conference Care on Friday will be held in the upper playground.  Conference Care is only for children enrolled in our school. Each child should come prepared with a snack and water bottle. Children will be coming and going throughout the day and regular extended care snack will not be served.

Save the Date!

Instagram


Have you heard the latest BUZZ about WSA's new Instagram page? Follow us @waldorfatlanta and help spread the word about our amazing school AND our upcoming "Helping Our Hive Thrive" Annual Fund Campaign! During the 31 days of the campaign, October 17-November 16, keep an eye out for fun posts like, #WOWSA (Waldorf Offering Wednesdays) where we will be leaving photo clues for hidden objects around our school! Who knows, you might a lucky recipient of a bee-themed treasure! Help us spread the word by using #WSAbuzz on your social media posts. 

Around Town


Want to get rid of old electronics, styrofoam, or have some paper shredded?  Mark Oct. 7 from 9am to 1pm on your calendar.
 
http://www.decaturga.com/city-government/city-departments/public-works/electronics-recycling-day-with-styrofoam-recycling-and-paper-shredding

WSA Quick Links

                    

At-a-glance Calendar
Family Handbook
WSA Blog

Waldorf Articles & Links


Inform (Newsletter for AWSNA)
Waldorf Publications - Library Lady's Corner
Waldorf Today Newsletter
Waldorf Education (fka Why Waldorf Works)
Essentials in Education Blog

Community Partners

Visit our website for information and instruction on supporting WSA through our generous partners.  

 

Goodsearch                                Georgia Natural Gas  
Publix                                           Boardwalk Capital Management  
Target                                           Renewal System Solutions
Amazon                                        Mighty Nest
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