News & Announcements:Parents

Ukrainian Egg Decorating Class!

Posted by Etta Mae McCarroll, Handwork Teacher on February 10, 2020

Sunday, April 5th AWS Handwork room 1 – 4:30 p.m. $55 (all supplies for the workshop included). Taught by Etta Mae McCarroll Participants can purchase kits at the workshop to take home and teach their families or at the Juniper Tree. Spots will fill quickly, so email Etta Mae soon... Full Article »

Parent Society Spring Update

Posted by Ashleigh Lang-Tolliver, Parent Society President on February 10, 2020

Welcome back from winter break. School is in full swing again and on behalf of the Parent Society Leadership Council, we hope each and every one of you had a restful and joyful holiday season. We would also like to reach out and say ‘Hello’ to all incoming families who... Full Article »

How I Eat My Peas

Posted by Dr. Jonathan Silver, Head of School on December 6, 2019

I like peas. In fact, some evenings, when I’m getting home late, I make an entire meal out of them – stick the bag of frozen peas in the microwave, set the timer for four minutes, toss the steaming peas into a bowl, add a dash of seasoning and, Viola!,... Full Article »

Winter Fair: Join Us for a Magical Family Event

Posted by Winter Fair Coordinators on December 6, 2019

Join us for a magical family event! Austin Waldorf School’s 39th annual Winter Fair Saturday, December 14th, 2019 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Winter Fair is a welcoming community event for everyone, it is a truly unique and heartfelt gathering for families and children. Our beautiful campus is transformed... Full Article »

The Vulnerability Gap

Posted by Niko Hilgerdt, Pedagogical Administrator on December 6, 2019

As part of AWS’ continued exploration into responsible innovation, I invited Waldorf educators and authors Betty Staley and Stephen Sagarin to consult with us again this year (their brief biographies and how you can learn more about their contributions to Waldorf education are at the conclusion of this piece). We... Full Article »

A Time of Self-Reflection and Re-visioning

Posted by Dr. Jonathan Silver, Head of School on December 6, 2019

With the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first Waldorf school, the arrival of a new Head of School, the introduction of “responsible innovation” into our AWS collective mindset, and initiating the first steps towards the school’s re-accreditation with AWSNA and the Independent Schools Association of... Full Article »

Happy Trail(er)s To You!

Posted by Suzanne Nicolosi Tejada, PSLC on December 4, 2019

This November I attended my first class camping trip. We went to Garner State Park and Lost Maples. Having use of the school trailer (purchased late last spring) made our job a lot easier. On last year’s campout, we had to pack pots, ladles, potholders, kitchen towels, trash bags, etc.... Full Article »

Winter Window Stars

Posted by Alex Abbott, Auxiliary Revenues Coordinator on December 4, 2019

For years I admired the sweet colorful stars that I would see in my sons’ classroom windows. These kite paper creations are a traditional Waldorf craft that can be simple enough for a small child to make, or can be taken to a level of complexity that would impress most... Full Article »

Juniper Tree News

Posted by Carson Fustes, Juniper Tree Manager on September 25, 2019

Juniper Tree News! We’ve extended Saturday Hours! Juniper Tree Hours during the School Year: Monday – Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm Hours may vary on school holidays New Gift Cards! A perfect birthday gift if you aren’t sure what a friend wants from... Full Article »

Introducing Our New Head of School: Dr. Jonathan Silver

Posted on September 24, 2019

This year, the Austin Waldorf School was delighted to welcome Dr. Jonathan Silver as the new Head of School. Dr. Silver has enjoyed a 30-year career in private and independent school leadership. We sat down with Dr. Silver to learn more about his career, his hopes for the Austin Waldorf... Full Article »

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