School Calendar

Waldorf teachers create an unfolding of the curriculum throughout the day, the week, and the year. Because the curriculum is planned so that material will be built upon later in the year and/or following years, it may not be possible to adequately make up missed class time...The benefit of regular attendance begins in the early childhood classrooms and continues through the grades. If a child must take time away from school due to illness or other circumstances, early communication with the Class Teacher is vital. Please notify your child’s teacher and the Receptionist, Anne Marie Pope, (office@waldorfatlanta.org) by 8:00am when your child is absent.
 

Click here to view the 2018-19 WSA Family Handbook.

We announced in last week’s Breeze that Silvette Bullard accepted a position at the Galloway School this summer. Until WSA’s School Counselor position is filled, students and parents should contact Ms. Smith, our Educational Support Coordinator, for social-emotional issues and concerns. Ms. Smith has been a Waldorf teacher for more than 15 years, has a degree in psychology and has worked as a social worker at medical and community centers. She also has completed the Waldorf Extra Lesson remedial and therapeutic training.
 
The School Counselor position is currently posted. Please share this information with anyone who might be interested in joining our faculty. Contact information is on our website.

Working in collaboration with teachers and parents, the School Counselor promotes the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of the students, and intervenes to support a student’s or class’ social-emotional challenges. As a member of the Educational Support Department (ESD), this position provides leadership and coordination for The Waldorf School of Atlanta’s school counseling services and ensures that the school’s policies and procedures reflect current best practices. It includes providing direct and indirect counseling or social-emotional support services to students through one-on-one sessions, small group work, and class meetings.  The School Counselor identifies resources and gives guidance to faculty, staff, and parents as needed, to address and respond to issues relating to student mental health and wellbeing. The School Counselor is a part-time salaried position with a weekly schedule (to be worked out with the Educational Support Coordinator) and may require some after-school/evening meetings.  The Counselor also provides social inclusion/SEL instruction for Early Childhood through Grade 8, in collaboration with the Educational Support Department and the Social Inclusion Coordinating Group, to help students create positive peer relationships and healthy school culture.

Join us on Friday, Sept. 7 from 3:15-4:15pm, in the Admin. Driveway for engaging outdoor games and activities!

We have a grandmother who will share a sculpting clay activity with a small group of children-please sign up wtih samichelson@gmail.com, as space is limited.

Can you share a favorite indoor or outdoor game or activity with children in attendance?
Please contact samichelson@gmail.com for further details and information.