Windows into Waldorf Sept. 11, 2025

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THIS WEEK’S ISSUE INCLUDES

  • Director’s Note

  • Key Dates

  • Friends for Life! (Waldorf in the Wild)

DIRECTOR’S NOTE

Dear Waldorf Academy Community,

As the school settles into a rhythm (and smells of Kindergarten’s famous Stone Soup emanate from Ms. Ciepielewski’s class) Waldorf Academy’s Grades 4, 5 & 6, enjoyed some time outdoors at Camp Wenonah.

When we say we are a nature school in the city, we mean it! And nothing gells teams better than time out in nature testing our skills and tackling challenges together. From archery to rock climbing to canoeing, your children got to learn about themselves and each other (and equally important, learn to work together).

I’d also like to thank all who participated in this week’s Community Council. We are all so grateful for your commitment to learning and to this school.

All these elements combined set the stage for a delightful year ahead!

Conor Jones
Director Waldorf Academy

Waldorf in the wild! - pictures below!

KEY DATES

  • The school-wide Calendar of upcoming events can be found here.

  • Parent evenings:

    • Tuesday, Sept. 16 - Kindergarten Parent evening

    • Wednesday, Sept. 17 - Parent evening for Grades 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8

    • Tuesday, Sept. 30 - Grade 4 Parent evening

  • Sept. 24 - Terry Fox Run

  • Sept. 26 - Harvest Festival and Michaelmas (all are invited!)

DISPATCHES FROM THE CLASSROOM

GRADE 4 - Indigenous Walking Tour Monday, Sept 15

The Grade Four students will be going on an Indigenous Walking Tour on Monday, Sept 15 2025. As it might take more than two hours, as per our school's rules, please fill out the permission form sent to you from Ms. Carrady.

Adorned on the wall of our 2nd floor hallway, we are very grateful for these inspiring artworks. Are you interested in learning more about how they came to Waldorf?

Grades 4, 5 & 6, enjoying some time outdoors at Camp Wenonah!

For those of you who missed these later additions to last week’s Windows into Waldorf, we include them again below. Happy weekend!

Science class/campfire safety course!

Snack Time!

Dodgeball Scramble

Drop Off

Drop off traffic jam

OPEN HOUSE DATE FOR SEPT. 2026 STUDENT COHORT

It’s early in the year, but like all other Independent Schools, we have set a date for our Open House inviting prospective parents to come and explore all Waldorf has to offer for the Sept. 2026 School Year. We’ll spend an afternoon sharing our approach to education highlighted with activity stations celebrating all things Waldorf.

When: Wednesday, October 22 from 1:00 - 3:00

Want to help or have suggestions on what we should highlight? Let us know! admissions@waldorfacademy.org .

Invitations to the broader community forthcoming! Tell your friends!

Get your day started off on the right foot!

At Waldorf Academy, we hold the morning as a precious time of gathering. Starting the day together, on time, and prepared allows children to settle into the morning rhythm, strengthens the class community, and ensures that no child begins the day at a disadvantage.

For Grades 1–3, it is especially beneficial to arrive a little early and drop children off in the side yard, where they can run, play, and connect with friends before lessons begin.

We understand that traffic and family schedules can present challenges. Still, consistent lateness affects both social and academic learning, as well as the flow of the classroom. For this reason, we ask every family to support us in arriving on time. Students are considered late if they arrive after 8:30 a.m.

This policy is meant to be supportive and proactive, helping to create a smooth start for every child. It applies to Grades 1–8.

Late Policy:

  • If a student is late five times in a month, the Pedagogical Lead will contact the parents.

  • If a student is late ten times in a month, the parents and student will meet with the Pedagogical Lead and the main lesson teacher to create a plan for improvement.

  • Each month begins as a fresh start.

  • Parents are asked to drop off their children in the school lobby, where the children will then go upstairs to their classrooms independently.

Together, with your support, we can give all students the gift of a calm and timely beginning to their school day.

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