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April 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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Our 3rd graders have just completed their Shelter

Our 3rd graders have just completed their Shelter Projects, an important milestone for our 9-year-old students. 🧱🏗️
For many parents, this project arrives right as they begin noticing subtle changes in their child. Around age nine, children start to see the world, and themselves, a little differently. In Waldorf education, this developmental moment is called the 9-year change, when a child’s growing sense of individuality awakens, and they begin asking deeper questions about where they belong.

The curriculum meets them right there.

Through the Shelter Project, students research, design, and build their own structures with their hands and their imagination. It’s more than an academic assignment - it’s an experience that helps children feel capable, grounded, and connected to the world around them. 🏠

Watching the projects come to life is always inspiring. This year’s creations included tree houses, mud huts, castles, cabins, and more. Each shelter reflected not only careful craftsmanship but also thoughtful research into the cultures, landscapes, and materials that shape how people build homes around the world.

But perhaps the most beautiful part is seeing the pride on the students’ faces as they present their work. Moments like these remind us that education isn’t just about what children learn, it’s about helping them discover what they are capable of creating. ✨

We are so proud of the care, creativity, and curiosity our 3rd graders brought to this meaningful work.

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We got to know our SWS family a bit better last we

We got to know our SWS family a bit better last week during the DEI Heritage Potluck! 🥣

Families in our school community generously shared a dish that represents their heritage as well as stories and photos of the loved ones who inspired the beloved meal. Families and friends gathered over games to enjoy the spread and share in the joy that we find each day here at the school by the river. It was an inspiring afternoon of community, connection, and delicious dishes!

Here at SWS, we believe in celebrating the rich cultures that weave together the diverse tapestry of our school community. 💚

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Our Stepping Stones students were treated to a swe

Our Stepping Stones students were treated to a sweet Spring surprise - just hatched baby chicks! 🐣

SWS parent and alumna Selena McIntyre brought her week-old hatchlings to visit our students. Our little learners used their gentle hands to greet their new friends and offer them a snack, all while learning about how to care to baby chicks and how eggs get their color. Hands-on learning is extra fun with fluffy friends!🐥

Thank you Selena for an extra-special Springtime lesson!🌷

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We are filled with gratitude for everyone who join

We are filled with gratitude for everyone who joined us to celebrate the support of Susquehanna Waldorf School at our inaugural Donor Dinner last night! ✨ It was a joyful evening of fun, connection, and community.

We also want to extend heartfelt thanks to all of our donors who were honored during the evening but were unable to attend. Your generosity helps sustain our school and strengthens the opportunities we can offer our students each day.

A special thank you to the wonderful team at Perry Street Cellar @railroadhouseinn for hosting such a beautiful and welcoming event.

Our community continues to grow through the generosity, care, and shared vision of so many people. Together, we are nurturing a school where children can learn, grow, and flourish through the richness of Waldorf education. We are deeply grateful to be on this journey together. 🌿

🎥 Thank you @remaxnathan for capturing the spirit of the evening in this fantastic video.

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