Tucson Waldorf School

Free Workshop: Somatic Experience
2025-11-19 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix) | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
TWS warmly invites parents & care-givers from both within our community and beyond to join us for a free workshop :
SOMATIC EXPERIENCE led by Stacey Ramsower
Please RSVP to parentchild@tucsonwaldorf.org
*Childcare provided for current TWS students only*

Birth & Baby Fest | Saturday, November 8th
2025-11-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
A celebration of the childbearing years, Tucson’s Birth & Baby Fest is geared towards new and expectant families, or those considering starting one. This year’s Birth & Baby Fest will feature professionals and vendors specializing in pregnancy, birth, postpartum, baby care, & lactation as well as demonstrations and presentations by local experts.
Join us for food trucks, snacks, a raffle, children’s entertainment, & more!
The Birth & Baby Fest is free and open to all! Presented by Wisdom Within, Empowering Childbirth Preparation, and hosted by Tucson Waldorf School, this year’s Natural Birth & Baby Fest is at 3605 East River Road on Saturday, November 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Find presentation schedules, vendor list and more information at https://www.tucsonbabyfest.com/

Free Workshop Oct 29: Guiding the Early Years with Nancy Blanning
2025-10-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
TWS warmly invites care-givers of young children to join us for a free workshop :
Guiding the Early Years
Please join us for an enlightening evening ! Author and longtime Waldorf early childhood educator Nancy Blanning will share insights from nearly 40 years of guiding young children.
Known for her books ‘Walking with Our Children’ and ‘Movement Journeys and Circle Adventures’, she brings warmth, practical wisdom, and imaginative approaches to help parents support their children’s growth and healthy development with confidence and joy.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 5:00-6:30pm. Childcare will be provided, please RSVP to parentchild@tucsonwaldorf.org with the number of & ages of children you will bring.
* Room may change depending on number of RSVPs

Open House: January 23rd, 2025 5:30-7:30 p.m
2025-01-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
Thursday January 23, 2025 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the Tucson Waldorf School campus.
Event Details:
Join us for an evening of conversation and inspiration! TWS faculty, parents, and alum gather with prospective parents to share more about the Waldorf early childhood, Grades 1-8 curriculum, and the Tucson Waldorf School experience.
RSVP Here or email enrollment@tucsonwaldorf.org
Schedule of Events:
5:30-5:40: Doors Open, Event Arrival
5:40-6:00: Playgarden Puppet Play
6:00-6:30: TWS Subject Class Demo
6:45-7:15: TWS Grades Demo: Story Telling Through the Grades with Mr. Doyle
7:30: Event Ends
**5:45-7:30 Visit our Grade 5 Classroom to connect with our faculty, view main lesson books, subject class examples and ask your questions!
**5:45-7:00 Visit with our Finance team to learn more about tuition and scholarship opportunities

Playgarden Puppet Show & Open House
2024-12-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
Playgarden Puppet Play & Open House
Learn how our play-based early childhood program lays the ideal foundation for later academic achievement! Families will have an opportunity to view our unique indoor and outdoor play spaces, visit with teachers while children play and explore, hear a story, and see examples of student work.
Saturday, 12/7/24
9:00-10:00 a.m.
3605 East River Road

Register today! Or RSVP to enrollment@tucsonwaldorf.org
520.529-1032 x 100

Treasuring Childhood Film & Lecture Series Presents: Chasing Childhood Film Viewing & Panel Discussion
2024-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
Treasuring Childhood Film & Lecture Series Presents: Chasing Childhood
Film Viewing & Panel Discussion
with Hilary Moses, Jen Rosenstein, & Ursula Ramos
Chasing Childhood is a feature length documentary that explores how free play and independence have all but disappeared from kids’ lives, supplanted by relentless perfectionism leading to record rates of anxiety and depression, a situation now compounded by the pandemic. Free play, unsupervised by adults, is critical for developing essential life skills: grit, independence, and resourcefulness. Many young adults may appear more accomplished on paper, but by the time they get to college they are emotionally struggling and lacking the tools needed to live independently.

After the screening, a panel discussion will be led by Hilary Moses, MSW, Co-Owner of Solutions Parenting Support; Jen Rosenstein, Pedagogical Director at TWS; and Ursula Ramos, Parent-Child teacher and Early Childhood chair at TWS.
November 20th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Grade 7 Classroom
Adults only. No childcare. Infants in arms welcomed.
RSVP to enrollment@tucsonwaldorf.org
520-529-1032 x 100

Quail's Nest Parent-Child Class Registration Open for Fall 2024
2024-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
Quail’s Nest Registration for the fall 2024 school year is now OPEN!
Follow the link below to register.
A note from the Parent and Child Class Director

Welcome to a calm and joyful journey through free play, movement, engagement and exploration. Each morning will bring seasonal songs, stories, and simple crafts, as well as a warm snack for parents and children shared in community. In addition, parents will find an environment of warmth and companionship to bring their observations and questions. I look forward to spending time with you.
Warmly,
Ursula Ramos
ParentChild@TucsonWaldorf.org
Program Eligibility:
Infants (June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025)
Toddlers (June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024)
Older Toddlers (June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023)
Oldest Quail’s Nest Class (June 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022)
Registration Link Fall 2024:
https://mytads.com/a/quailsnest

Join TWS for a Guest Speaker Presentation with Michael Brasher: How To Support Healthy Masculinity In Your Child
2024-05-15 06:00 - 19:00 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
Wednesday, May 15th 6:00 p.m.
Join TWS for a Guest Speaker Presentation with Michael Brasher: How To Support Healthy Masculinity In Your Child
Where and how do we develop our narrow definitions of masculinity and how … does this definition affect our boys, men, and society at large do we in our families, schools, and other communities provide a space for our boys to develop a healthier perspective of how to be in the world do we provide a safe space for them to be accepted to explore who they are in a broader, more inclusive environment.
Michael Brasher is a recognized leader who has pioneered groundbreaking systems of change work in the fields of healthy masculinity, violence prevention, and community change. With an extensive background as a nonprofit leader, Michael has led innovative projects that have significantly contributed to redefining masculinity to promote safer and healthier communities. As he completes his PhD in Political Geography at the University of Arizona, with a specialized focus on masculinity and social transformation, Michael’s academic and practical work merges to offer a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing some of our most pressing social and political problems.
Now, as a full-time life leadership and business coach, Michael applies his expertise in systemic change to help individuals and organizations navigate and implement transformation. An IFC-certified coach, he empowers his clients to break free from intergenerational cycles, fostering a culture of healthy masculinity and authentic, purposeful living.
Please RSVP with Jade Hines: enrollment@tucsonwaldorf.org or 520-529-1032
This talk is open to the public and childcare will not be provided.

TAX Credits DOUBLED on Tuesday, April 2
2024-03-28 08:00 - 17:00
All tax credits directed to Tucson Waldorf School through Arizona Tuition Connection on Tuesday, April 2nd will be matched with a corporate tax credit scholarship. These matched tax credits will be available for Tucson Waldorf School students who qualify for need-based scholarsips.
You can make either a tax credit donation directed to an individual student on April 2 OR you can direct your tax credit to the TWS general fund at Arizona Tuition Connection–either way, your donation will be matched/doubled with a corporate scholarship reserved for qualifying Tucson Waldorf School students.
You can direct your tax credit to Tucson Waldorf School HERE on April 2!

STO & ESA Coaching Session
2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
You can get your family’s full tuition paid with Arizona’s private school tax credit program!
Confused about using tax credit funds and the Universal ESA program? In conjunction with Arizona Tuition Connection, we will be hosting a coaching session on Thursday, February 15th at 6:00 PM in Grade 8 to help families learn the tips & tricks of using these two programs. Our goal is to give you the education and resources you need to be successful in maximizing funding for your family.
Funding is available to upper, middle, and lower income families, so we strongly encourage ALL families to attend!

Window Into Waldorf: Open House
2024-01-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
January 25th, 2024 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Event Details:
Join us for an evening of conversation and inspiration! TWS faculty, parents, and alum gather with prospective parents to share more about the Waldorf early childhood, grades 1-8 curriculum and the Tucson Waldorf School experience.
Special Why Waldorf Works Parent Series Talk: Simplicity Parenting and Parent Forum

Special Grades Lesson Demonstration
Opportunity to visit with Early Childhood & Grades faculty, current community members, and alum students and parents
Overview of Main Lesson books in subjects such as Language Arts, History, and Science
Display of the varied subject classes taught in the grades, such as Practical Arts, Movement Education, Spanish, Gardening
Learn more about how our families utilize Tax Credits and ESA funds towards tuition

Now Enrolling for Grades 1-8: Available Space For The 23-24 School Year!
2023-12-22 - 2024-01-31
Come see what makes Tucson Waldorf School Different for a Reason! We invite you to join for a campus tour and learn how our Faculty and Community has supported the growth of the child for 30 years and counting!
Limited availability in Grades 1-8 for the 2023-2024 school year. Contact Enrollment Director, Jade Hines, to learn more and schedule your tour today!
Visit this page or call Jade at 520-989-7535

Giving Tuesday: Matching Day!
2023-11-28
Your tax credit, which is MATCHED by Arizona Tuition Connection on Nov. 28th ONLY, helps to ensure a Waldorf education for students of most need at Tucson Waldorf School. Thank you for helping make a difference in a student’s future!
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Donors make Tax Credit Donations on Giving Tuesday, November 28th, 2023.
2. Donors can recommend your family to receive the donation.
3. Separately, Arizona Tuition Connection will match the donation by sending a scholarship of an equal amount to support a different (low-income qualified) student at our school.
4. These donations qualify for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit off the donor’s AZ State taxes, (married couples can donate up to $2,609, while singles can donate up to $1,307).
Last year, you helped raise $61,440 in matched scholarships for low-income students. Help us reach our goal of $75,000 in matching scholarships this year!

Quail's Nest Parent Child Class Now Enrolling for Fall 2023
2023-08-01
Quail’s Nest Parent Child Class – Now Enrolling for Fall 2023!
At Capacity for students with birthdays between 6/1/20-5/31/22.
Availability for students with birthdays between 6/1/22-5/31/24!!!
For more information go here or email ParentChild@TucsonWaldorf.org

FRESH! THAT’S THE SPIRIT! SHOW US YOUR LOVE GALA Saturday, April 1
2023-04-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
It’s back! Time to get fancy…
Show Us Your Love Gala
to benefit Tucson Waldorf School

Craft Cocktail Competition
Raffle Prizes “Silent Auction”
Mexican Buffet
Music & Dancing
Live Auction

To purchase tickets – go here: https://s18967.pcdn.co/event/fresh/
***$10 Discount on ticket purchases through March 24th. Pick up your tickets today!!!***

fresh! Goes Denim and Diamonds at Savoy Opera House
2023-04-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
The time has come for you to get your dancing shoes ready for a Boot Scootin’ Good Time……

Tucson Waldorf School’s Annual Fundraiser
Goes Denim and Diamonds
as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary!!!

to benefit Tucson Waldorf School

Silent Auction
Live Auction
50/50 Raffle
Paddle Raise
Upscale Bar-B-Que Dinner
Live Music from the one and only South Western Stars!!!!
Line Dancing and more……

***Ticket Sales will go Live, Wednesday, February 14th***

Do you own a Business & have Items to donation to the silent or live auction? We are now collecting items!!! Let TWS help promote your business to our wonderful community!
Do you want to become a Sponsor for this amazing event? Act now to secure the premium Sponsorship Tier!!!

Parent Workshop: Ellersiek Games: Hand-Gesture Plays for Young Children
2023-03-23 08:00 - 17:00
A Parent Workshop presented by Lynn St. Pierre
Saturday, April 22nd, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Free and Open to the Public
This event is intended for adults only. CE certificate available for Early Childhood Educators.
Wilma Ellersiek created a body of work designed for the young child. Her little hand-gesture plays and movement games include gesture, rhythm, rhyming verse, full body movement and singing in the mood of the ﬁfth. We’ll do a variety of games including loving touch, dancing hands, seasonal plays and delightful movement games. These games demonstrate great wisdom in supporting healthy sensory development.
These little plays may be woven into the fabric of your family life creating a more harmonious and joyful atmosphere throughout the day and night.
Join us for a morning of delightful ﬁnger plays and movement games that will engage your children in the most wonderful ways!

Helping Young People Navigate the Wilderness of Uncertainty: Cultivating Positivity and Resilience in the Post-Covid Era, March 22 6:00pm
2023-03-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
Please join noted Waldorf educator, Karl Johnson, for an evening lecture at Tucson Waldorf School.
Wednesday, March 22nd, 6:00pm to 7:30 pm.
Free and open to the public.
Karl Johnson M.A. – Mountain Song Director of Pedagogy

How do we ensure the whole and healthy development for our children in the post-Covid era? What capacities will they need for the future and how do we foster those capacities? How do we cultivate positivity and resilience in this age of uncertainty?
Karl David Johnson M.A. has been an educator for over 40 years and has taught in the Waldorf movement since 1986. Currently the Mountain Song Community School Director of Pedagogy, he has served as Pedagogical Director at two other schools, and has also taught at the Early Childhood level, the Elementary/Middle School level, at the High School level, and in Adult Education.
An experienced mentor and consultant, Karl has mentored hundreds of teachers at dozens of schools and has trained teachers and conducted workshops in China, Nepal, New Zealand, the Hawaiian Islands, Canada, Mexico, and throughout the U.S. He currently serves as a Waldorf teacher trainer on the faculty of Gradalis Institute.

TWEA Board of Trustees Town Hall
2023-02-27
Tucson Waldorf School families are invited to a Town Hall, presented by Tucson Waldorf Education Association Board of Trustees.

Join us for a State-of-the-School presentation to learn about TWS: where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’d like to go with your support.
Email Administrative Director Rebecca Briamonte at director@tucsonwaldorf.org for more information, or log in to ParentSquare!

Book Club with Linda Braun: Wednesdays at 9am
2023-02-08 09:00 - 11:00 | hello bicycle
Join us for a book study with Linda Braun!
Book: Difficult Children: There is No Such Thing, by Henning Kohler

Where: Hello Bicycle on Dodge just north of Ft. Lowell
When: Beginning January 11th and each Wednesday to follow at 9 a.m.
Linda is a founding member of Tucson Waldorf School, our first kindergarten teacher, and the first teacher to take a class from Grades 1-8. Linda later served as Pedagogical Director. Her book studies ​always receive ​positive reviews from community participants.
Please contact the school at 520-529-1032 extension 101 to verify the location if you are new to the group.

Different for a Reason: A Window into the Waldorf Curriculum
2023-01-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
Join us for an evening of conversation, inspiration, and learn what makes TWS different for a reason!
Thursday, January 26, 2023
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tucson Waldorf School Campus, 3605 E River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718
Tucson Waldorf School faculty, parents, and alum gather with prospective parents to share more about the Waldorf Early Childhood and Grades 1-8 curriculum, as well as the Tucson Waldorf School experience.
Open House Reception will include:

Special Grades Lesson Demonstration
Opportunity to visit with Early Childhood and Grades Faculty, current community members, and alum students and parents
Overview of Main Lesson books in subjects such as Language Arts, History, and Science
Display of the varied subject classes taught in the grades, such as Practical Arts, Movement Education, Spanish, and Gardening

RSVP: ENROLLMENT@TUCSONWALDORF.ORG or call 520-529-1032 X100

Save the Date: Tax Credit Workshops
2022-12-08 08:30 - 09:30 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
Join Arizona Tuition Connection to learn how to cover your full tuition with Tax Credits!
When: December 7th, ​6:00-7:00 p.m. & December 8th, ​8:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: Tucson Waldorf School
To RSVP and get more info: https://www.arizonatuitionconnection.com/events/

Save the Date: Tax Credit Workshop
2022-12-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
Join Arizona Tuition Connection to learn how to cover your full tuition with Tax Credits!
When: December 7th, ​6:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: Tucson Waldorf School
To RSVP and get more info: https://www.arizonatuitionconnection.com/events/

Holiday Food Drive!
2022-12-07 - 2022-12-21 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
The DEI Committee Invites You To Support: Holiday Food Drive for Community Food Bank!
***Place items for donation in box located in either office***
Help neighbors in need this holiday season by collecting food items for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
MOST NEEDED ITEMS:

Peanut Butter
Canned Fruit
Cereal
Canned Meats
Canned Vegetables
Canned Soups
Canned Tomato Products

Please keep nutritious options in mind! Consider donating items labeled low sodium, low fat, no added sugar, high fiber, or whole grain.

Giving Tuesday 2022
2022-11-29
Your tax credit, which is MATCHED by Arizona Tuition Connection on November 29th ONLY, helps to ensure a Waldorf education for students of most need at Tucson Waldorf School. Thank you for helping to make a difference in a student’s future!
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Donors must make Tax Credit Donations on Giving Tuesday, November 29th, 2022.
2. Donors can recommend your family to receive the donation.
3. Arizona Tuition Connection will match your donation with a scholarship to support low-income Tucson Waldorf School students.
4. These donations qualify for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit off the donor’s AZ State taxes, (married couples can donate up to $2,483, while singles can donate up to $1,243).
Last year you helped raise $47,000 in matched scholarships for low income students. Help us reach our goal of $75,000 in matching scholarships this year!

Now Registering for Summer Quail's Nest Classes
2022-06-07 - 2022-07-05
A calm and joyful journey through free play, movement, engagement and exploration for children birth to age 3 accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Join us for a summer session filled with seasonal songs, games, wet felting, and parent education.
5 weeks, June 7th through July 5th.
$125 plus a $20 materials fee.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays , 8:30-10:15 and 10:30-12:15
Contact Ms. Ursula at parentchild@tucsonwaldorf.org to find out more or enroll

Annual Fund: Participation is Key
2022-05-02 08:00 - 17:00
The Annual Fund
Did you know your participation matters more than the amount?! It’s true!
Give even $5 and we are one person closer to our goal of 100% participation! Why does this matter? Because if we can show grant-giving organizations that our community is very vested in the health of the school, we are much more likely to receive funds from them. This means your $5 could be a part of bringing in thousands of dollars!
Every child matters. Every family matters. Every gift matters.
Donate or pledge here!

Form Drawing Workshop: Saturday, April 23 10am
2022-04-23 10:00 - 11:00
Waldorf Schools are different for a reason! Of the many unique things that set us apart from conventional education is the art and practice of Form Drawing. In this workshop, you will get to experience form drawing and learn about why we practice it, who developed it, and how it continues to support a child’s learning throughout their educational journey.
RSVP to Jade at enrollment@tucsonwaldorf.org.

Doll-Making Workshop - March 27 & April 10th, 9-11:30 a.m.
2022-03-27 09:00 - 11:30
Join us at Tucson Waldorf School to make a special one-of-a-kind doll! During our workshop, you will be guided in creating a doll by hand from the very beginning! We will have just enough time during these two workshops to fully complete the construction of a doll, and hopefully even some time to start clothing. We will provide all the materials needed, along with instruction by our Practical Arts Teacher Emma Maruska and 7th grade students who just recently finished their own dolls. Clothing patterns and fabric are also available to style your beautiful baby.
Cost $60, includes all materials
March 27 & April 10 9-11:30am
Limited to 10 participants
RSVP to Jade enrollment@tucsonwaldorf.org

Presentation: Working Towards a More Human Future - March 23rd, 6:30 p.m.
2022-03-23 18:30 - 19:45 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
WORKING TOWARDS A MORE HUMAN FUTURE
An Evening Presentation by Karl David Johnson M.A.
We are fully into the 21st Century now. With all the rapid changes and difficult challenges of the past recent years, how do we continue to build towards a more human future? In our efforts to support the potential of the children, how do we work towards a society that is more humane, sustainable, equitable and just? Come join us for a free evening presentation with Karl Johnson at Tucson Waldorf School.
