April 19, 2021 Dear CLWS Parents, We are writing to update you on our plans for the remainder of the week. We have been closely following the unfolding events in the Twin Cities. As you know, closing arguments in the …
Important Community Update
April 15, 2021 Dear City of Lakes Waldorf School Parents, As we prepare for the week ahead, we want to first acknowledge the tragic killing of Daunte Wright by a police officer on Sunday in Brooklyn Center. We mourn the …
WECAN Conference: Black Lives Matter in the Waldorf Early Childhood Classroom and Community
This year’s WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America) conference, “Towards a Kinder, More Compassionate Society: Black Lives Matter in the Waldorf Early Childhood Classroom and Community,” was attended by most of our lead early childhood teachers as well …
Plant Sale Fundraiser
Spring is here and it’s time to start planning your garden! The CLWS 6th grade class is hosting a plant sale, with a portion of all proceeds going to the school. Orders will be accepted through Thursday, April 1, at 12:00 …
Celebrating Lunar New Year
Friday, February 12 marked the start of the Lunar New Year, the most important and most festive holiday of the year for many Asian cultures. Also known as the Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year, Seollal in Korean or Tết in …
“The Fierce Urgency of Now”: A Peek into 5th Grade
You may have noticed the vibrant installation along the fence in front of our school building—letters made out of twigs and yarn that spell out Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s powerful words: “The Fierce Urgency of Now.” We have our …
Important Grade School Update
December 30, 2020 Dear CLWS Grades Families, This communication provides you with information regarding our learning model for the next eight weeks, beginning with our return to school on Monday, January 11. It outlines a phased transition to more in-person …
Store by the Door Holiday Gift Guide
We love helping you find the perfect gifts for your little (and not so little) ones, and even though we can’t walk all of you through our selection, we can bring you some highlights right here! These are a few …
Waldorf Community of Color Affinity Group
The Waldorf Community of Color Affinity Group, facilitated by Christina More, parent at the Green Meadow Waldorf School, has been created for Waldorf community members to share and support each other in racial conversations. This affinity group is open to …
Important Grade School Update
November 17, 2020 Dear CLWS Grades Families, I want to begin by acknowledging our collective accomplishment in completing almost 12 weeks of in person learning during a global pandemic. Gratefully, we have had 0 positive cases among students and staff …