September 2010
Tuesday September 7th 7:00 pm
First Parent Evening
Thursday September 9th 8:30am
First day of school, fall term
First day of school for grades. First day for Kindergarten and half Preschool.
Friday September 10th
Second half of preschool classes begin
Tuesday September 28th 10:00 to 11:30 am
Rainbow Bridge Parent-Toddler Tuesday Group begins
Please call the school at 541-683-6951 for more information or for an application form. You can also find application forms on our website at
Wednesday September 29th 10:00 to 11:30 am
Rainbow Bridge Parent-Toddler Wednesday Group begins
Please call the school at 683-6951 for more information or for an application form.
Wednesday September 29th
Michaelmas Festival
The Michaelmas play will be performed by the grades children on the lower field, followed by feats of strength and courage by the younger grades guided by the upper grades, and time for picnicking afterward. All are welcome.
October 2010
Friday October 8th 10:00 to 11:00 am
Rainbow Bridge Parent-Infant Friday Group begins
Please call the school at 541-683-6951 for more information or for an application form.
Saturday October 9th 101:00 am - 12:00 pm
October Open House
Join us to learn more about Waldorf education, talk with teachers, and tour the classrooms. Children are warmly welcome.
Wednesday October 13th 8:30–10:30 am
Windows on Waldorf
Come for a chat and a cup of tea, and then visit several of our classrooms with a guide while class is in session. A great “window” on our school and what makes Waldorf education unique! Please RSVP 541-683-6951.
Sunday October 31st 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Halloween Celebration
An safe, friendly and fun way to celebrate Halloween for young children (up to grade 3). Children are led through a series of live vignettes and receive a home-made treat. Please call the school office for more information—541-683-6951.
November 2010
Monday November 1st
—Tuesday November 2nd
NO SCHOOL, Fall Parent Teacher Conferences
Saturday November 6th 10:00 to 11:30 am
Bake with Me Morning
Come bake a bun in a Waldorf early childhood classroom. We will have time for play, questions and conversation while the bread bakes! Free.
Wednesday November 24th 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Grandparents’ Day
Grandparents and special friends are invited to come enjoy a light breakfast, time in the classrooms, and an assembly.
Wednesday November 24th 11:00 am
Thanksgiving Assembly
All are welcome to this presentation by 1st through 8th grade classes. Early dismissal for preschool and kindergarten at 10:30, grades dismissed at 12:30.
Thursday November 25th
—Friday November 26th
NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving holiday
December 2010
Friday December 3rd 12:30 pm
Early Dismissal for Winter Light Faire set up
Early dismissal for grades 1-8, no school for preschool and kindergarten.
Saturday December 4th 11am - 4pm
Winter Light Faire and Open House
Join us for candle dipping, a puppet show, crafts, cake walks, the Crystal Cookie Cave, the Nutcracker Ballet, Hanukkah room food and games, the Russian Tea Room and the Rose Café, the Golden Goose school store, lots of live music and more! Admission is free. Some events cost tickets, which are $1.50 each.
Thursday December 16th 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Winter Assembly
Students in grades 1-8 present work from their classrooms—all are welcome.
Friday December 17th 11:00 am and 7:00 pm
Shepherds’ Play
Faculty, staff and friends perform this lively presentation as a gift to the community. All are welcome.
Monday December 20th
—Wednesday January 5th
NO SCHOOL—Christmas Break
January 2011
Thursday January 6th
School resumes for Winter Term
Monday January 17th
NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Saturday January 22nd 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
January Open House
Join us to learn more about Waldorf education, talk with teachers, and tour the classrooms. Children are warmly welcome.
Wednesday January 26th 8:30–10:30 am
Windows on Waldorf
Come for a chat and a cup of tea, and then visit several of our classrooms with a guide while class is in session. A great “window” on our school and what makes Waldorf education unique! Please RSVP 541-683-6951.
February 2011
Saturday February 5th 10:00 to 11:30 am
“Paint with Me” Morning
You and your child are invited to explore watercolor painting time with our early childhood teachers. Includes time for conversation, play and questions about Waldorf education. Free.
Saturday February 12th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
February Open House
Join us to learn more about Waldorf education, talk with teachers, and tour the classrooms. Children are warmly welcome.
Thursday February 17th
—Friday February 18th
NO SCHOOL, Winter Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday February 21st
—Friday February 25th
NO SCHOOL, Waldorf Teacher Conferences
Our teachers use this time annually for continuing education in conferences held in various centers on the West Coast and beyond.
March 2011
Saturday March 12th 10:00 to 11:30 am
Beeswax Modeling for young children
Come try the sweet experience of modeling with beeswax in a Waldorf early childhood class. Parents, children and friends welcome. Free.
Wednesday March 16th 8:30 - 10:30 am
Windows on Waldorf
Come for a chat and a cup of tea, and then visit several of our classrooms with a guide while class is in session. A great “window” on our school and what makes Waldorf education unique! Please RSVP 541-683-6951.
Friday March 18th 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Spring Assembly
Monday March 21st
—Friday April 1st
NO SCHOOL, Spring Break
April 2011
Monday April 4th
School Resumes for Spring Term
Saturday April 9th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
All School Open House
Join us to learn more about Waldorf education, talk with teachers, and tour the classrooms. Children are warmly welcome.
Wednesday April 13th 8:30–10:30 am
Windows on Waldorf
Come for a chat and a cup of tea, and then visit several of our classrooms with a guide while class is in session. A great “window” on our school and what makes Waldorf education unique! Please RSVP 541-683-6951.
Friday April 22nd
—Monday April 25th
NO SCHOOL, Easter weekend
Tuesday April 26th
School resumes from Easter weekend
May 2011
Saturday May 7th 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
May Faire
Come and join us for games, crafts and art, beautiful silk marionette puppet shows, Maypole dancing, cake walks, and delicious foods.
Admission is free, and tickets for crafts and activities cost $1.50 each.
Wednesday May 11th 8:30 to 10:30 am
Windows on Waldorf
Come for a chat and a cup of tea, and then visit several of our classrooms with a guide while class is in session. A great “window” on our school and what makes Waldorf education unique! Please RSVP 541-683-6951.
Saturday May 14th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
May Open House
Join us to learn more about Waldorf education, talk with teachers, and tour the classrooms. Children are warmly welcome.
June 2011
Thursday June 2nd 11:00 am
Grade 8 Graduation
Join us for a memorable morning as the eighth grade students celebrate their graduation. They each give a graduation speech and receive their diplomas. This is a poignant day that affirms the breadth of a Waldorf education.
Thursday June 9th 11:00 am - 12:30pm
End-of-Year Assembly
Performances by the grades to complete the school year. All are welcome. Early dismissal for preschool and kindergarten at 10:30, grades dismissed at 12:30 for the summer.
