Play Again | Documentary Film Screening
River Bend Campus 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPost film discussion with TWS faculty members Maggie Queathem & John Keeney. What are the consequences of a childhood removed from nature? What are we missing when we are behind screens? And how will this impact our children, our society, and eventually, our planet? At a time when children play more behind screens than outside, […]
Welcome, new and returning families, to the first days of school!
Tucson Waldorf School celebrates the first day of grade school by welcoming the Grade 1 class with the Rose Ceremony, a tradition in Waldorf schools across the country. For children in Grades 1-8, Wednesday, August 15th is the first day of school. Early Childhood classes (Nursery and Kindergarten) have a different start schedule, please consult […]
Back to School Picnic
Meet and greet new families, old friends, faculty, staff and Board members. Bring a picnic and blanket for your family. Saturday, Aug. 20 5:30 to 7:00 pm 3605 E. River Rd. 520.529.1032 Please note that this is event intended for the TWS community only.
Waldorf 101: An introduction to this uniquely effective education.
Tucson Waldorf School 3605 East River Road, TucsonWaldorf 101 is a workshop series with John Keeney, lead TWS teacher for the class of 2023, currently teaching second grade. September 14, 21, and 28, 2016 (Please come for all three evenings if possible!) 6:00-7:30 p.m. Room TBA Please RSVP to [email protected] Are you a newcomer to Tucson Waldorf School? Are you a TWS […]
Subject Teachers Meet & Greet
Tucson Waldorf School 3605 East River Road, TucsonParents of currently enrolled students are invited to an informal gathering to meet our grades subject teacher staff. This is an opportunity to hear a brief introduction and meet each of your child's subject teachers. The TWS grades subject teachers are Charles Swanson, Gardening; Em Bowen, Spanish and Middle School Support; Heidi Johnson, Movement Education; […]
Project Wild Thing: Reconnecting Kids with Nature | Treasuring Childhood Film & Lecture Series 2016-2017
Tucson Waldorf School 3605 East River Road, TucsonJoin us on Wednesday, October 19th at 6:00 pm at the Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road for the screening and lively guided discussion with TWS faculty following film. Treasuring Childhood Events are generally designed for adults. Babes-in-arms welcomed. Admission is free. Please R.S.V.P. to [email protected] . From the filmmaker: A revolutionary, award winning […]
Fresh! A Spring Soiree
Join us for a night of joyful celebration, candlelight and laughter under the stars. The evening will feature a farm to table Indian feast, locally crafted beer, wine and dancing. Guest Speaker - Dante Lauretta, principle investigator on NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission. Contributions to the Waldorf community through bidding on specialty themed baskets and through the […]
Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age | Treasuring Childhood Film & Lecture Series 2016-2017
Tucson Waldorf School 3605 East River Road, TucsonIt’s never too late or too early to start thinking about the effects of screen time on your child and family. SCREENAGERS is a feature-length documentary that explores the impact of screen time on kids and offers parents proven solutions that work. The film probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including the director's […]
Waldorf 101: A conversation with John Keeney | Wednesday, September 27th.
Tucson Waldorf School Grade 3 Classroom 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZAre you a newcomer to Tucson Waldorf School? Are you a TWS old-timer who still has some questions about our curriculum and pedagogical methods? Questions are highly valued in a Waldorf school! Are these some of yours: What is anthroposophy and who is Rudolf Steiner? Why does Waldorf teach reading differently? What is Michaelmas and […]
Grades Subject Classes Open House | Tuesday, October 3rd
The Grades Faculty will host a Grades Subject Class Open House with displays from our diverse grades subject classes including: Orchestra, Gardening, Handwork, Movement Education , Woodwork, and the World Languages Program featuring Spanish and Arabic classes. Subject and class teachers will be on hand to answer questions and visit with parents. Current and prospective […]