Dyeing Yarn in the First Grade

This week the First Grade finished dyeing their wool yarn. To achieve the three colors the first grade and Ms. Konefal-Shar used onion skins for the yellow, cochineal bugs, a lady bug from Mexico, for the red-violet color, and magical … Continue reading

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Halloween Hoe Down

Last Thursday, October 27th, the Grades program held its annual Halloween Hoe Down. Students in grades 1-5 dressed in hoe down regalia and participated in fun folk dances such as Jolly is the Miller, Old Brass Wagon, and Here Comes … Continue reading

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Nut Policy

During the 2011-2012 school year, the nut policy is as follows: The first floor of the main building and the Yellow House are nut free. The first grade class is also nut free. While children in other grades are able to … Continue reading

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Rose Ceremony

On the grades’ students first day of school, Wednesday, August 31st, the tradition of the Rose Ceremony will be continued during the  opening assembly at 9:00 am in the Auditorium and is open to parents, community members and family.  All … Continue reading

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Grades Luncheon Fieldtrip to Squaw Run Park

The student’s left the school on Thursday morning to spend the day at Squaw Run Park. While all of the grades students had a wonderful time playing on the playground and splashing in the creek, the 2nd grade was greeted … Continue reading

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Grades Tie Dye Extravaganza

Tuesday, June 7th the grades children participated in a Tie Dye Extravaganza. The children tie dyed white and Waldorf School of Pittsburgh t-shirts to wear on the Squaw Run field trip on Thursday. Many dyed fingers and spattered clothes later, … Continue reading

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