Tucson Waldorf School

Admissions Preview
2016-01-30 09:30 - 23:30 (America/Phoenix) | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Preschool & Kindergarten Puppet Play & Open House
Grades 1-8 Open House , Curriculum Overview & Student Main Lesson Work Exhibit
Join us for a walk through the grades and a preschool and kindergarten open house. A puppet play will be presented for families with children under age 7.
The main lesson “textbooks” made by students in grades 1-8, guided by the teacher, will be on display. Classrooms will be open and teachers will be present to meet families, answer questions, and give a brief overview the curriculum in each class.
Our Admissions Preview is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn more about the rich and engaging education offered at Tucson Waldorf School.
Current and Prospective parents are encouraged to attend! The Admissions Preview offers a first introduction to Waldorf education as well as a preview of what is to come in higher grades for families with students already enrolled in the school.

Beyond Measure Film Screening
2016-01-27 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
University of Arizona Campus
Integrated Learning Center room 120
Under the mall, just West of Cherry
Access stairs in front of Main Library
Tucson Waldorf School, in partnership with the University of Arizona College of Education, presents a free screening of the new film Beyond Measure, the follow-up to the wildly popular Race to Nowhere. The screening is part of Tucson Waldorf School’s ongoing Treasuring Childhood: Film and Lecture Series.

A Parent & Friends Reception
2015-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Many parents ask, “How will TWS prepare my student for High School and beyond?” This event offers an opportunity to hear from Tucson Waldorf School Parents & Alumni for an evening of conversation and inspiration. Student work will be on display from morning lesson and subject classes.
Many thanks to River Road Gardens & Kramer’s Kitchen for sharing the bounty of the farm for this event!
RSVP to Enrollment@TucsonWaldorf.org
Adults only, babes-in-arms and alumni graduates welcomed.

Puppet Play and Open House for Preschool and Kindergarten
2015-04-11 09:00 - 22:30 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Join us to visit our play area, see the Nursery and Kindergarten classrooms and meet some of our early childhood faculty. Towards the end of the open house, we will gather in a classroom for a short puppet play story. Learn how our loving, secure early childhood program supports your child’s natural development in a setting of play and exploration.

Mother Nature’s Child – Documentary Film
2015-03-25 18:30 - 20:00 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Mother Nature’s Child explores nature’s powerful role in children’s health and development. Why do children need unstructured time outside? What is the place of risk-taking in healthy child development? How is play a form of learning? What are the effects of “nature deficit disorder”? The film marks a moment in time when a living generations can still recall childhoods of free play outdoors; this will not be true for most children growing up today. This one hour film will be followed by a guided discussion.

Begin with the End in Mind The Parenting Journey from Start to Never Finished
2015-02-19 08:45 - 10:00, 2015-02-18 18:30 - 20:30 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
A talk and mini-workshop with Davina Muse, LMHC, Simplicity Parenting Group Leader. Part of the ongoing Treasuring Childhood Film and Lecture Series. Davina’s experience working with families as a clinical therapist and in private practice has taught her the value of deep and compassionate listening, truth-telling, kindness, and a sense of humor in helping families, whatever their particular form, to grown in love, laughter, and connection.

Christiaane Boele: Master Teacher from “The School of Uncovering the Voice”
2015-01-31 09:00 - 12:30, 2015-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Singing is a primal human urge, with the potential for the expression of the core of our being. Song has accompanied life through the eras of human culture. It holds its ever important place in cultural activities, rituals, and religious ceremonies, as well as through the work and play of everyday life. Experience the freedom and joy of uncovering your singing voice. For anyone wishing new inspiration and/or renewal for their voice, in singing or speaking! Christiaane Boele has worked for almost 40 years within the tradition of the School of Uncovering the Voice with ever increasing enthusiasm, filling it continuously with new life. Boele offers courses and private lessons throughout Europe, the USA, and Canada. Students range from people without any previous singing experience to professional singers and music teachers. His refined, intuitive teaching methods lead students to new discoveries about their voices, and about themselves. Cost is $75 prepaid registration, or $25 (Friday) and $55 (Saturday) at the door. Private lessons are available by appointment through the school. Call 520-529-1032.

Admissions Preview
2015-01-24 09:30 - 11:00 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Pre-school, Kindergarten, & Grades 1-8 Open House & Demonstration Meet teachers, visit our beautiful campus, and see what a Waldorf Education has to offer your child!
9:30-11:30AM, 3605 East River Road, Tucson.
RSVP at 529-1032 or enrollment@tucsonwaldorf.org.

Parenting the Young Adolescent in Challenging Times
2015-01-14 18:30 - 20:30 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
A talk with Betty Staley, Director of Waldorf High School Teacher Education Program at Rudolf Steiner College 6:30 to 8:30pm, Grade 5 classroom. The years between eleven and fourteen are challenging times. They can be compared to walking a tightrope over a chasm. Parents often feel they are also the ones on the tightrope, and the winds blowing in from our society are turbulent and unpredictable. How do the middle school years set the stage for the high school years? Betty Staley will discuss ways in which parents and teachers can meet their youngsters to help them navigate this period in a healthy and constructive way.

River Bend Farm and Craft Fair
2014-12-06 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Please join us Saturday December 6th for the Riverbend Farm and Craft Fair. This annual event takes place each year on the first Saturday in December and is open to the public. There are handmade Waldorf crafts and supplies, culinary offerings from River Road Gardens and local restaurants, activities for children of all ages, ongoing performances, vendor booths with handmade goods for holiday gifts, and artisan demonstrations.

A Parents & Friends Reception
2014-11-20 18:00 - 19:30 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Are you interested in learning more about the education at Tucson Waldorf School? Come to A Parent & Friends Reception!You are invited to join parents, faculty, alumni and friends for an evening of conversation & inspiration. Student work will be on display and we will hear from alumni and parents about how a TWS education uniquely prepares graduates for future endeavors. There will be a sampling of food from River Road Gardens by Kramer’s Kitchen. Please call for details and to R.S.V.P. by Monday, November 17: contact Rebecca Briamonte at Enrollment@TucsonWaldorf.org or 529-1032. Join the event on facebook!

Harvest Festival
2014-10-25 16:30 - 20:00 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
The Harvest Festival is a parent-run and invite-only event for enrolled students and their families. This magical event is highly revered by both children of all ages and parents alike. Live music, homemade breads and soups (creating an impressive potluck spread), a warm fire, dancing and costumes are regular features of this event. The Early Childhood faculty carefully craft the highly anticipated Protected Path (for children in first grade, kindergarten, nursery and Parent Child). The Protected Path is inspired by a fairy tale that changes each year. Parent volunteers organize the Quest Path for children in Grades 2 and up. This event is a safe place for the children to dress up and have fun during evening hours. Homemade costumes are encouraged and appreciated.

Fresh! | Spring Soirée ~ A Benefit for Tucson Waldorf School
2014-05-03 17:00 - 22:00 | AZ
Fresh! is an adult evening with culinary delights from River Road Gardens and local farms, biodynamic wine tasting from Coturri Wines, silent auction, and live entertainment on the River Bend campus and within a few steps from River Road Gardens. This event directly raises funds for TWS’s operating fund in order to pay our teachers a living wage and fund vital school programs. Fresh! opens promptly at 5:00 pm with an early bird raffle for guests arriving before 5:30 pm.Learn more, buy tickets, and donate to the auction on the Fresh! page.

Lecture | Children, Adolescents, & the Media: Effects on body image, obesity & other health outcomes with Dr. Ed Donnerstein
2014-04-30 18:30 - 20:00 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Dr. Ed Donnerstein, author of 250 scientific articles, is past President of the International Society for Research on Aggression and has testified before the US Senate on TV violence. His major research interests are in mass-media violence and mass media policy. Join us for a timely lecture to discuss what you can do to minimize the effects of media exposure on children. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. River Bend campus | 3605 E. River Rd. Adults only. Babes in arms welcome. Call 520.529.1032 or email admin@tucsonwaldorf.org to reserve your seat.

Pizza Night on the Farm with special guest Bill McDorman
2014-04-04 08:00 - 17:00 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Join us for fresh out of the oven, handmade pizza styled in the old world tradition. Also featured will be side dishes made from fresh farm food and local brew too. Old world tradition meets contemporary agriculture. Enjoy food and drink while visiting with friends, families and experiencing the farm, farm practices and farmers. Special Guest Bill McDorman will speak at 7:00 pm on “Connecting the Dots: The role of small local farms in the greater food system and food security – why they matter.” Bill is the former director Native Seeds/SEARCH with more than 30 years of experience in seed saving and offers an international perspective on food security issues. 6:00 to 9:00 pm. River Road Gardens | 3605 E. River Rd. $5 per person / $20 per family. Children welcome. Supervised activities for children will be provided. Call Farmer Jon at 520.780.9125 with questions or to help out.

Lecture | The Healing Aspects of Storytelling with Suzanne Down
2014-03-28 18:30 - 20:00 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Suzanne Down is a nationally recognized storyteller and puppeteer and is the founder and director of Juniper Tree School of Story and Puppetry Arts in Colorado. This lecture will explore the therapeutic aspects of storytelling and puppetry to help your child blossom. Learn how stories reassure and soothe with the positive effect of helping children know that all is right in the world. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. River Bend campus | 3605 E. River Rd. Adults only. Babes in arms welcome. Call 520.529.1032 or email admin@tucsonwaldorf.org to reserve your seat.

Festival of Books | TWS Booth
2014-03-15 - 2014-03-16 | University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
Visit Tucson Waldorf School’s booth at the Tucson Festival of Books on the University of Arizona main campus. For the fourth year, we will host a booth in the children’s area and will offer free lessons in finger knitting and finger weaving. Information on all programs and curriculum descriptions will be available. Many items from our school store including dolls, silks, books, bumper stickers and more will be for sale. 9 am to 5 pm. Saturday and Sunday | University of Arizona

Treasuring Childhood Film | Ingredients
2014-02-26 18:00 - 20:15 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Tucson Waldorf School presents a community screening of this feature-length documentary illustrating how “people around the country are working to revitalize that connection. Narrated by Bebe Neuwirth, the film takes us across the U.S. from the diversified farms of the Hudson River and Willamette Valleys to the urban food deserts of Harlem and to the kitchens of celebrated chefs Alice Waters, Peter Hoffman and Greg Higgins. INGREDIENTS is a journey that reveals the people behind the movement to bring good food back to the table and health back to our communities. The local food movement takes root. American food is in a state of crisis, but a movement to put good food back on the table is emerging. What began 30 years ago with chefs demanding better flavor, has inspired consumers to seek relationships with nearby farmers. This is local food.” -from http://www.ingredientsfilm.com/the_story.php Vegetable tastings from the biodynamic farm, River Road Gardens, as well as a speaker’s panel of leaders in the local food and sustainable agriculture movement will be featured. 6:00 to 8:15 pm. River Bend campus | 3605 E. River Rd. Adults only. Babes in arms welcome. Call 520.529.1032 or email admin@tucsonwaldorf.org to reserve your seat.

Cabaret & Chili Cook-Off
2014-02-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Presidio Campus, 2249 E Presidio Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
A benefit for Grade 8′s class trip – put on by the Grade 8 parents
A family evening of food & entertainment featuring a chili cook-off with prizes for the top entries. Chili, coleslaw, fresh bread, dessert & beverages will be included in the cost of the ticket. Entertainment will be provided by Grade 8 students, parents and teachers. Sign up, if you’re inspired, to bring a crock-pot of chili to enter into the contest! All who attend this event may vote. Chili Cook-Off Info: If you intend to enter your chili into the contest, please bring it in a crock-pot that can be plugged into a power source to be kept warm. A serving spoon should be provided. Both crock-pot and spoon should be labeled with the initials of the entrants rather than the name for anonymity. How to enter your chili: Entrants need to sign up in advance by stopping by or calling either school office. They should indicate category: Beef chili, vegetarian chili, white chili or chili outside the box. The top prize will be a restaurant gift certificate. 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm – 3201 E. Presidio Rd. at The St. Francis of Cabrini Church. Tickets: $10 per person or $25 per family. Tickets may be purchased at TWS offices. Parking: Because there will be a mass taking place during part of the time we are there, parking may be tight in front. There is additional parking in the back.

Planting the Water at River Road Gardens
2014-02-08 08:00 - 13:00 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
A Watershed Management Group (WMG) Community Workshop
River Road Gardens is integrating stormwater harvesting features to grow and promote a bountiful wildlife farm perimeter. At this workshop, you will learn how stormwater features with native plants to promote wildlife can be integrated into a biodynamic farm setting. Expert WMG instructors Catlow Shipek and Trevor Hare will guide participants with completing the water harvesting features and native tree plantings. Biodynamic farmers Jon and Emily will also be sharing their vision and practices with participants. 8:00 am to 1:00 pm – 3605 E. River Rd.

Parent Council Meeting
2014-02-04 | AZ
Parent Council is made up of all TWS parents with Room Parents forming the core. Get to know other parents and find out how you can contribute your talents and energy to the life of your child’s school. Coffee, tea and light snacks provided. Agenda for 2/4/14: Spring Event Planning 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Biederman home. Call 520.325.5514 for address. Near Presidio Campus. Look for the Cat-in-the-Hat hat on mailbox. 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the River Bend campus. Grade 5 classroom. Adults only. No RSVP necessary. Questions? Contact Linda Biederman | 860.218.0373.

Admissions Preview
2014-01-26 | AZ
Preschool & Kindergarten: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Puppet Play & Open House | 3349 E. Presidio Rd. This event is for children ages 2-6 and their parents. Parents and faculty will visit outdoors while the children play. Towards the end of the hour, visitors will gather in a classroom for a short puppet play.
Grades 1-8: 12:00 to 1:00 pm. 3605 E. River Rd. This Open House is for adults only. Childcare will be provided for children ages 6 and above.

River Road Gardens – Open House – Experience the Farm!
2014-01-18 10:00 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Join a Fundamental Food Movement. Are you passionate about local, healthy food? Then join us at River Road Garden’s open house to meet the farmers, share food and drink, and enjoy time in the garden. River Road Gardens is one of the few urban Tucson farms and is the only farm with a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program partnered with a school. The farm supplies up to 75 families with weekly shares of vegetables on a member pledge system. You can join this exciting farm community as a CSA member, volunteer, or community supporter. Event Schedule: •Tucson Waldorf School students and CSA members will give tours of the farm at 10:00am, 10:30am and 11:30am •Farmers and members will share comments at 11:00am •Food, mingling, and fun throughout the open house! 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | River Road Gardens on the Tucson Waldorf School River Bend campus – 3605 E. River Rd.

The Challenge of Rudolf Steiner - A film evening at The Loft Cinema
2014-01-10 18:00 - 22:00 | The Loft Cinema, 3233 East Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
“The Challenge of Rudolf Steiner,” a documentary on Waldorf education founder, Rudolf Steiner, is presented by Tucson Waldorf School at The Loft Cinema. This event launches the 2014 Treasuring Childhood Film & Lecture Series. Filmed during 2011 – the 150th anniversary year of Rudolf Steiner’s birth – this two-part documentary by veteran film-maker Jonathan Stedall tells the story of Steiner’s remarkable life (1861-1925), as well as exploring the influence of his ideas and insights on a whole range of contemporary activities – education, agriculture, medicine, social and financial issues, and the arts. The film will be shown in two parts with a 15-minute intermission. Attendees are invited to stay for just the first half or for the entire film. Part 1 runs for one hour and thirty minutes and part 2 runs for 1 hour and 45 minutes. 6:00 pm. $6 admission. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets available at The Loft Cinema box office at 3233 E. Speedway or at the Tucson Waldorf School River Bend campus. For more information and ticket purchase, call 520.529.1032.

Parent and Friends Reception - An Evening of Community and Conversation
2013-12-11 18:00 - 19:30 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Come aboard to learn more about Tucson Waldorf School. Hear from Tucson Waldorf School faculty, parents & alumni for an evening of conversation and inspiration. Student work will be on display from Main Lesson and Specialty Subject classes. River Road Gardens will be sharing the delicious bounty of the farm for this event. RSVP & Questions: Contact 520.529.1032. Adults only, please. Babes in arms always welcome.

River Bend Farm and Craft Fair
2013-12-07 | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
This annual event takes place each year on the first Saturday in December and is open to the public. There are handmade Waldorf crafts and supplies, culinary offerings from River Road Gardens and local restaurants, activities for children of all ages, ongoing performances, vendor booths with handmade goods for holiday gifts, and demonstrations of spinning wool, woodworking, metalworking, and throwing clay (pottery).

Parent Council Meeting
2013-11-05 | AZ
Parent Council is made up of all TWS parents with Room Parents forming the core. Get to know other parents and find out how you can contribute your talents and energy to the life of your child’s school. Coffee, tea and light snacks provided. Agenda for 11/5/13: Craft Fair Planning 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Biederman home. Call 325.5514 for address. Near Presidio Campus. Look for the Cat-in-the-Hat hat on mailbox. 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the River Bend campus. Grade 5 classroom. Adults only. Waldorf craft project to follow for those interested. No RSVP necessary. Questions? Contact Linda Biederman | 860.218.0373.

Harvest Festival
2013-10-26 | AZ
The Harvest Festival is a parent-run and invite-only event for enrolled students and their families. This magical event is highly revered by both children of all ages and parents alike. Live music, homemade breads and soups (creating an impressive potluck spread), a warm fire, dancing and costumes are regular features of this event. The Early Childhood faculty carefully craft the highly anticipated Protected Path (for children in first grade, kindergarten and nursery). The Protected Path is inspired by a fairy tale that changes each year. Parent volunteers organize the Quest Path for children in Grades 2 and up. This event is a safe place for the children to dress up and have fun during evening hours. Homemade costumes are encouraged and appreciated. Volunteers needed! To sign up for a slot, please e-mail Volunteer Coordinator, Linda Biederman.
