Windows into Waldorf March 5, 2026
THIS WEEK’S ISSUE INCLUDES
Director’s note
Key Dates and Happenings
Dispatches from our Classrooms
Dear Waldorf Community,
The homemade cyclotron worked and it was fascinating; the stop-action film looked professional and had the audience laughing; the creation of a unique perfume live on stage had us all wondering if we should be making our own at home.
The cyclotron, film, and perfume, were the tangible products presented by the students who made them (Ian, Levi and Yassin) as the culminating event in their Grade 8 project.
Weeks of research, often under the guidance of a mentor in the field, creative exploration, preparation, and much trial and error, was presented with passion and humour. Thank you Ms. Gerrard for guiding these students through a milestone event in their Grade 8 year.
Wishing you all a safe, rejuvenating and wonderful March Break with friends and family.
Conor
KEY DATES & HAPPENINGS
The school-wide Calendar of upcoming events can be found here. Please note that March Break begins March 7, and classes will resume Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Friday, March 6 - Grade Three hosts their school-wide Market - If you would like your child to participate in the market, please send along $5-$10 with them to spend.
Friday, March 27th, at 6 pm. - Middle School Coffee House
Please see all of these details on our community calendar: Waldorf Academy Toronto School Annual Calendar
FROM THE ADMIN OFFICE
**FOB required** Entering the school BEFORE 8:15am or AFTER 5:00pm
To help with the flow of pick ups and drop offs, you will need a FOB to gain access to the school if you arrive at school before 8:15am or after 5:00pm . If you do not have a FOB or require a second one please see the office manager - Ms. Monica and she will be happy to assist you.
Thank-you for helping with the smooth operation and safety of the school!
Re-enrollment Deposit Deadline Reminder - March 31
To assist us in our re-enrollment process we ask that you make your tuition deposit of $2,500 for each child by March 31, 2026. This deposit secures your child’s placement for the school year and will be applied toward the total annual tuition.
MARCH BREAK CAMP
For those of you who have signed your children up for March Break Camp next week, we look forward to seeing you at 8:30 on Monday (drop off in the sideyard)!
Grades 1-5: Myth and Magic
Kindergarten: Crafting and Nature walks
Camper Checklist:
Water bottle
Nut-free lunch and any snacks you’d like to send along. Snacks are provided at camp but if you have a picky eater feel free to send extras.
Weather appropriate clothing (winter boots, or rain boots, winter jacket, or rain jacket, sweaters, hat, gloves etc.)
Extra clothes, extra socks just in case
DISPATCHES FROM THE CLASSROOMS
Grade 2 - invitation to parents from Ms. Agi - “Kids never remember their best day of scrolling.”
From NPR: Anxious Gen
Grade 2 hosting our second Book Club evening on Wednesday, March 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the Grade Two classroom.
We’ll be discussing the impact of social media, smartphones, and screen time on children. Our book is Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.
Grade 3 - See you tomorrow at Grade 3 Market! (all grades invited)
Adding some entrepreneurial flair to their financial literacy learning, Grade 3 is hosting their Market tomorrow. From painted bookmarks, cookies, crafts, and baked goods there will be lot’s of artisan creativity on display (If you would like your child to participate in the market, please send students to school with $5-$10 to spend)
Tomorrow is the Grade 3 Market! Some of the students requested the pricing in advance as they want to include the pricing in some of their table decorations. As such please see below.
brownies $2.00
candy skewers $3.00
lip balm $1.50
rice krispy treat $1.50
necklaces $3.00
bracelet $2.50
cookie $1.00
dish rag $3.10
pouch $5.50
tea $1.50
book mark $0.50
pop corn bags $2.50
cupcakes $3.75
comics $1.75
wool choker $2.50
wool rings $0.50
banana bread $2.00
bath salts $4.00
These prices are set so the children can gain experience with a variety of different coins and learn how to make change for customers. I am so thankful that all of you for helping out to make the market (and learning!) a success!
Thursday, March 26 – Shelter Fair
We will soon begin our Grade 3 Shelter Project, in which students will research a traditional shelter from a culture we study and build a three-dimensional model at home with your support.
Bee Hotel - speaking of shelters, our Grade 3’s have been making Bee hotels for our important pollinators!…(because one in every three bites of food have been brought to you by a pollinator).
Happenings in Grades 5/6
Upcoming Dates of Interest
Friday, March 27: Coffee House - Grade 6,7,8 (details below)
Wednesday, April 1: Spring Outdoor Day
Spring Outdoor Day
Wednesday, April 1 will be our Spring Outdoor Day. For this day, we are collaborating with Ecospark to create, "Birds and Buds," a new one-off program. Ecospark teaches students how to conduct citizen science and provides training on scientific equipment. We will have the opportunity to use binoculars, tangent height gauges, spherical densiometers, and other neat tools to observe and measure the birds and the trees in the Nordheimer Ravine where we spend so much of our time. We are also partnering with researchers from the University of Waterloo who are looking at the effects of short term nature connection programs on attitudes in children. Please keep an eye out for more information about this project from the principal researcher, Alissa Gallizzi. This will include requesting your consent for your child to fill out a survey before and after the program.
Dear families of Grades 5-8 - Join in on our Coffee House!
The Middle School teaching team is thrilled to announce the return of our much-beloved Middle School Coffee House! What’s a Coffee House you ask?!?!*
*"It’s a social gathering, often held in a cozy café-style setting, designed to foster community through conversation, live performances (like music or poetry). Historically known as "schools of wisdom" for intellectual debate, modern versions often feature open mics, art exhibitions." - Ms. Hilts
Friday, March 27th, at 6 pm.
Every student in Grades 5-8 is being asked to participate in some capacity.
The event runs like a variety show: group singing or dance numbers, solos, instrumentalists, skits or poetry readings. Maybe a new band will form, or a hidden talent will emerge.
Who is invited?
Family and friends are encouraged to attend. The show, however, is not geared to younger students/children (noisy or distracted audience members easily throw off first-time performers), so please be mindful of this. There will be no intermission.
How can you help?
Students will be given time in school to rehearse after March Break, but additional rehearsal time may be needed. Adult support at home is encouraged, and it may be helpful to ask your child what they plan on doing. Ideally, students should decide before they leave for March Break. Parents may wish to coordinate rehearsal time with peers outside of school.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Making Tracks: Our Friends at Nature Organization Pine Project invites Waldorf Families to join them on their Community Nature Night in Humber - Mar. 12 from 7:00 - 8:30
Invitation to Exhibition Celebrating our Parks and Public Spaces
How do we build a healthier, greener, more joyful Toronto? We start at the park.
The team at Park People invite the community to explore their exhibit showcasing over 15 years of park aniumation projects led by Torontonians making incredible things happen. It is proof of what is ‘homegrown possible’.
At the Urban Space Gallery at 401 Richmond
Share The Love!
So many families discover Waldorf through the stories you share. Our community is one of the most important ways new families find their way to us—thank you for spreading the word. It takes a village, and we are grateful for our community of amazing Ambassadors. To any of your interested friends, we are happy to give them a tour of your great school.
