NO SCHOOL - Midwinter Break
February 20 - February 24
5 Days Off
Enjoy your break!
AWSNA Conference
February 23 - February 24
St. Paul, MN
The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America Great Lakes Regional Conference. From their website: “Rudolf Steiner's inspiration for Waldorf education grew out of a need for social and cultural renewal. Today, as we face tremendous social, economic and ecological challenges, collaboration with others is imperative to building regenerative communities. On the banks of the Mississippi River, at the edge of the plains of the great bison, before one of the gateways to the west, let us come together to explore a new, more conscious connection between the spiritual and the material. Out of acknowledging the wisdom of the past and being present- what future will we co-create?”
School Resumes
Chicago Waldorf School
Welcome back!
PTO Meeting
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Music Room
The semi-monthly Parent Teacher Organization meeting provides an arena for parent involvement and collaboration. If you are a parent, we welcome you to join us!
Senior Project Week
March 5 - March 9
Auditorium
Members of the 12th grade will present their Senior Projects. This is a culminating event for seniors as they complete their Waldorf High School experience. We are excited to announce that on Thursday, March 8th, and Friday, March 9th, the Senior Project Presentations will begin in the afternoon and extend into the evening. This allows for more parents and friends to attend, and we look forward to welcoming our extended Chicago Waldorf Community. The full schedule is now available by contacting Catherine Herzog at cherzog@chicagowaldorf.org or Megan Rich at mrich@chicagowaldorf.org or awaiting the entry in the upcoming school Bulletin.
Room Parent Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lower Eurythmy Room
This regular room parent meeting provides a time for social gathering and parent volunteer organization.
Leadership Retreat
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Chicago Waldorf School
The bi-annual Leadership Retreats (fall & spring) are gatherings of the Board of Trustees, College of Teachers, administrative directors, and the PTO to discuss long-range strategic planning and key issues facing the school.
Daylight Savings
National Observance
Don’t forget to set your clocks to spring forward!
Tour and Orientation
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Main Entrance of the Chicago Waldorf School
Experience firsthand what Waldorf Education is all about. The orientation provides insights into the foundational philosophy of Waldorf Education which is then followed by a tour of Early Childhood, Grade School, Middle School and High School classrooms in session. After the tour, there will be Q&A sessions to discuss your concerns and to hear about the Admissions Process. Come join us, see our students and teachers in action!
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Chicago Waldorf School
Spring Grade School Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Friday, March 16. Please note that there is no school on that day. These conferences may be requested by class teachers, subject teachers, or parents. To schedule a conference, please call Erin Mendoza in the Grade School Office 773.465-2372 anytime between Monday March 5 and Friday March 9.
NO SCHOOL
Parent-Teacher Conferences
No school today due to Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Chicago Waldorf School Annual Gala
6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Cafe Brauer, 2021 North Stockton Drive, Chicago, IL
You are invited to our Gala celebration in a lovely setting. Come mingle with friends, families, faculty and staff, raise your paddle to support the school and enjoy a sumptuous dinner followed by dancing and socializing in a lively after-party. This year’s theme is “Innovation: Imagining the Future.” Gifts raised will go towards implementing a wide range of critical technology that will enhance middle and high school capabilities, launch progressive tools, and upgrade infrastructure. Rudolf Steiner, founder of Waldorf education, believed in the importance of introducing adolescent students to the many facets of science and technology that they will encounter later in their lives. We hope you can attend to support innovative resources for our students’ future! Invitations have already been mailed to the community. Limited seating is pre-arranged so be sure to send in your RSVP card to reserve your seats now!