Tucson Waldorf School

Kim John Payne, Author of "Simplicity Parenting" Coming to Tucson March 31st | Lecture & Mini-Workshop
2019-03-31 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix) | Sea of Glass, 330 East 7th Street, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Tucson Waldorf School’s Treasuring Childhood Film & Lecture Series is thrilled to be bringing Kim John Payne, noted author of Simplicity Parenting, to Tucson for a one-time lecture. The event will be held at Sea of Glass Center for The Arts at 330 East 7th Street on Sunday, March 31, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public by RSVP to TreasuringChildhood@TucsonWaldorf.org
RSVP is required as space for the event is limited. Adults only please, infants-in-arms are welcomed. Download the event flyer to share with friends and family.
HOW TO HAVE DEVICES NOT BE DIVISIVE FOR OUR FAMILY
Not Anti Screen but Pro Connection to Nature and People

How to maintain loving limits, warm, firm and calm discipline and strong family connections in a world where increasingly “screens are supreme”
How to build focus, grit and good judgment so that our kids do not become overwhelmed with media-driven images but can shape their own self- esteem, hopes, and dreams.
How to encourage respect when negative images of adults pervade pop culture.
Fitting in with friends. “Won’t my kids be disadvantaged if I limit screen media?”
Aloneness vs. Loneliness. Helping kids know the difference.
The alluring world of no boundaries that screen use develops and how this makes discipline and guidance difficult.
Virtuous VS. Virtual. Building real and enduring relationships with people who will “be there” for you when times get tough.

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“I am not negatively anti screen for kids, but passionately pro connection. Connection to the things that matter like the natural world, friends, play, family and to their own beautiful but delicate emerging values. Screens interrupt these crucial connections and that has got to be suspicious.” Kim John Payne.
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A consultant and trainer to over 230 U.S. independent and public schools, Kim John Payne, M.ED, has been a school counselor, adult educator, consultant, researcher, educator and a private family counselor for twenty-seven years.
In addition to authoring the #1 Best Seller Simplicity Parenting ©. Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier and More Secure Kid, published by Random House Penguin in 2009, he also authored The Games Children Play©, (1996) published by Hawthorn Press ,The Soul of Discipline (2015 Random House/Penguin), co-authored Whole Child Sport™ How to Navigate Child & Youth Sports™. and Being At Your best When Your Kids Are At Their Worst (Shambhala Press 2017). His books have been translated into 27 languages.
He has appeared frequently on television including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox; on the radio with the BBC, Sirius/XM, CBC & NPR and in print including being featured in Time Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Parenting, Mothering, Times Union and the LA Times.
Kim strives to deepen understanding and give practical tools for life that arise out of the burning social issues of our time. He lives on a farm in Ashfield, Massachusetts with his wife and two children. Click here for more bio.
Link to lecture details on Kim John Payne’s website.

Waldorf 100: Learn To Change The World
2019-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
On September 19, 2019, Waldorf education will proudly mark its 100th anniversary. From September 2018 through June 2020, Waldorf schools and communities around the world celebrate this anniversary through social and environmental impact projects. These campaigns aim to stimulate dialogue around human values in education and support initiatives that revitalize society and our relationship with our earth. Tucson Waldorf School will be celebrating on campus together with schools around the world on September 19th, 2019. Check back for details in August.

To learn more about this international event, please visit the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America’s Waldorf 100 page here.

fresh! 2019 | Thank you to our sponsors!
2019-05-04 17:30 - 22:30 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718

Enrollment News & First Days of School
2019-07-12 08:00 - 17:00
Tucson Waldorf School welcomes your enrollment inquiries. There are still limited openings in several classes for the 2019-2020 school year. For more information and a link to apply, please email enrollment@tucsonwaldorf.og
TWS looks forward to seeing new and returning students on the first days of school. Grades 1-8 start on Wednesday, August 21. The first day of school for children in Nursery and Kindergarten is Thursday, August 22. Back-to-School Packets will be mailed to new and returning students at the end of July.

Musical Theatre Camp Presented by Cultured Mirror
2019-07-15 08:00 - 2019-07-29 14:30 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
Culture Mirror Camp and TWS students in the News:
https://www.kold.com/2019/07/12/students-can-create-their-own-show-musical-theatre-camp/
To Register:
http://culturedmirror.com/
Camp price is $475 for two full weeks. Please contact Tyane directly through the Cultured Mirror website link for more information.

Applications Accepted | Contact School Regarding Waiting Lists
2020-02-03 08:00 - 17:00
We welcome your interest in Tucson Waldorf School. Prospective parents are invited to tour the school to observe classes in session and hear an overview of the Waldorf approach. Applications which were received on or before February 3rd are being considered for the first round of placements. Applications received after February 3 will be considered for placement if there are available spaces in a class. Please contact enrollment@tucsonwaldorf.org for information regarding how to apply and scheduling a tour.

2020-02-28 00:00 - 2020-03-31 00:00
COVID-19 Information

Saturday, March 21 , 4-9pm - A Concert to Benefit Tucson Waldorf School
2020-03-21 16:00 - 21:00 | MSA Annex, 267 South Avenida del Convento, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 21st from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and join us at the MSA Annex for a family-friendly concert to benefit Tucson Waldorf School. Musicians: John Keeney, Leigh Lesho, Paige Brumm, Leila Lopez , and Phil Free Band. Larry Gatti’s Sideshow: The River Bend Chorus, Linda Biederman, David & Bayla Sussman, Valerie Osborne & other special guests.Beer Garden by TEN55 Brewing & Sausage House. Ticket Prices- $30-Family Pack, $15-Adult, $5- Kids (3 and up) Tickets can be purchased here: MercadoDistrict.com

COVID-19 Resource Page
2020-10-19
Tucson Waldorf School has over 9 acres of outdoor space, and several outdoor classroom zones. For more information, click here to see our COVID-19 Information page, updated regularly.

Now Hiring! Early Childhood Assistant and More...
2021-03-23
Please reach out to hiringcommittee@tucsonwaldorf.org for information on current employment opportunities.

Matching Scholarship Funds for Tax Credits | Giving Tuesday
2021-11-23 08:00 - 17:00
Tucson Waldorf School has an incredible opportunity to raise corporate low-income scholarships for qualifying families on Giving Tuesday. Any tax credits directed to Tucson Waldorf School through Arizona Tuition Connection on Tuesday, November 30 will be matched dollar for dollar with a scholarship for qualifying applicants from TWS.
To give you an idea of what’s possible, if 50 families direct a $1000 tax credit to Tucson Waldorf School or a specific student, $50,000 in corporate low-income scholarships would be earmarked for students at TWS.
To direct a tax credit, click HERE.
In the spirit of assisting others on this Giving Tuesday, Arizona Tuition Connection is
excited to announce that they will match any donation received on Tuesday,
November 30th, with an equal scholarship to assist a low-income family at our school.
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Donors make Tax Credit Donations on Giving Tuesday, November 30th, 2021.
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 donors AZ State taxes,
(married couples can donate up to $2,435, while singles can donate up to $1,219).
Arizona Tuition Connection allows donors to make recommendations, but the matching funds will be pooled and given out to low-income students at your school who have applied to Arizona Tuition Connection. The matched funds will NOT go to the student recommended by the donor.

Donations must be made on November 30th, 2021, to be matched.
For any scholarships to be awarded, the student must have applied to Arizona Tuition Connection for the 21/22 school year and be eligible to receive low-income corporate scholarship awards according to the rules established by the State Dept. of Revenue.
Please contact Arizona Tuition Connection at 480-409-4106 or info@arizonatuitionconnection.com with any questions.

Open House: Different for a Reason | Thursday, January 20, 5:30-7:00
2022-01-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
Different for a Reason: A Window into the Waldorf Curriculum
Join us for an evening of conversation and inspiration! Twice a year, faculty, parents, and alumni gather with prospective parents to learn more about the Waldorf early childhood and grades 1-8 curriculum and the Tucson Waldorf School experience.
If you are curious about the Waldorf curriculum, and interested in learning more, please come and bring a friend.
Open House Reception will include:

Special Grades Lesson Demonstration
Opportunity to visit with Early Childhood and Grades faculty as well as alumni 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 including Practical Arts, Movement Education, Spanish, Gardening.

This event is intended for all current and prospective parents & friends, who would like to know more about the Tucson Waldorf School Early Childhood & Grades 1-8 curriculum. Parents of Early Childhood students as well as alumni students and families are encouraged to attend.
Please RSVP to 520.529.1032 x100 or Enrollment@TucsonWaldorf.org
*Attendees are kindly asked to wear masks. *This event is intended for adults only. Infants-in-arms are welcomed.
Open House, Different for a Reason: A Window into the Waldorf Grades Curriculum
Thursday, January 20, 5:30-7:00 p.m. | Grade 5 & 6 Classrooms, Quail’s Nest Early Childhood Classroom & Outside
Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road 85718

February 16th: In-Person Scholarship Coaching Session
2022-02-16 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
Scholarship Coaching Sessions in Person:
Your child can get his/her full tuition paid by participating in the Arizona Tuition Connection scholarship program!
In combination with Arizona Tuition Connection, we will be hosting a tax credit scholarship training on February 16th at 8:45 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. to help families understand how they can use tax credits to pay their tuition. The goal of this session is to give you the education and tools you need to be successful in maximizing your scholarship awards. These scholarships are available to all families, regardless of income. We are strongly encouraging every parent to attend this training.
For all Tucson Waldorf School families to learn about how to effectively raise their child’s tuition through soliciting tax-credit scholarship donations through Arizona Tuition Connection.

Annual Fund Drive Kick Off Event
2022-03-11 08:45 - 09:15 | Tucson Waldorf School, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, 85718
Join us in the Gratitude Garden for coffee, pastries, and entertainment by Grade 5, Jim, and Aaron as we kick off the annual fund drive!

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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/

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/

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!!!

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://tucsonwaldorf.org/event/fresh/
***$10 Discount on ticket purchases through March 24th. Pick up your tickets today!!!***
