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XPERIENCES FOR THE YOUNG CHILD
rhythmical and joyful singing games physical movement through free play new social capacities appropriate to their age
XPERIENCES FOR THE PARENTS
gaining new confidence and insights into your child’s development meeting other parents and finding a community of sharing and support joyful interaction with your child creating simple handwork projects gaining an understanding of Waldorf Education
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SUMMERFIELD WALDORF SCHOOL & FARM SUMMERFIELD WALDORF SCHOOL & FARM SUMMERFIELD WALDORF SCHOOL & FARM SUMMERFIELD WALDORF SCHOOL & FARM SUMMERFIELD WALDORF SCHOOL & FARM
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm 655 Willowside Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401 655 Willowside Waldorf School & Farm 655 Willowside Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm
655 Willowside Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401 655 Willowside Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
ROOTS ROOTS
SHOOTS SHOOTS
“One benefit of the class is that I now sing to my daughter daily. When she was born, I wanted to sing but it felt awkward. Now singing is a natural part of our day.” -E.B.
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To lean more about Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm and the Early Childhood program go to www.summerfieldwaldorf.org for a complete list of upcoming open houses and events.
OPE N H OU SE S
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Parent and Child Classes for Newborns on up to 3½ years of age
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm
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ARENT EDUCATION
Parent/Child classes provide a nurturing experience in our beautiful classroom and playground, under the guidance of experienced Waldorf teachers. Many of the questions which face parents today are explored in the spirit of inquiry and mutual respect. Articles are provided from a wealth of resources on various topics for inspiration and discussion. Through quiet observation of the children, as they move and play, adults discover new ways of seeing their children.
R OR O S & & O O T S P R O G R A M M H E D U L E E & E S O of ”Within a few weeksTO T S S H S H O O T S P R O G R A S C S C H E D U L& F E F E E S M L D O F F H L F R M being in thisS U S UM EM E R F I E L W AW A L DR O R S C S CO HO OL O & & A F A R M program, M R F I E L D D our lives dramatically has interest in our Roots and Shoots Parent/Child program contact our Admissions Director at If your family changed. I707.575.7194 ext. 102 or by e-mail at sallie@summerfieldwaldorf.org. found a deeper level of understanding with begins Thursday, September 3rd and concludes Friday, December 14th. No classes will be offered The 2009 fall session connection, transitions 26th and 27th. The spring 2010 session begins Monday, January 4th and concludes the week of May 24th. on November made easier and life will be offered the week of February 15th -19th, and the weeks of March 29th through April 9th. No classes generally more enjoyable.” our current offernings as classes are subject to change. Please inquire about -S.H. DAY TIME CLASSES AGE FALL SPRING
655 Willowside Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Monday
9am – 11am
Older Toddler
20 mo. – 2.5 years 15 mo. – 2 years 20 mo. – 2.5 years 8 mo. – 14 mo.
$540 $450 $450 $450
$648 $540 $540 $540
Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday
9am – 10:30am Young Toddler 9am – 10:30am Older Toddler 11:30am – 1pm Older Baby
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NFANT AND PARENT GROUPS
In the Infant and Parent Groups, we observe with careful attention and interest how the babies move and develop. A soothing environment is created through lullabies and gentle games.
Spring Session 2008 April 21 - June 2 (6 Weeks)–Select Class Time/Day from above. Thursday 9am – 10:30am Young Toddler 15 mo. 2 years $450 $540
freeplay flows into cleanup time then snack and cirle. We end the morning in our beautiful child friendly playground. Parents are lead in discussions. Thursday 11:30am – 1pm Infant Child’s Name: _____________________________ Friday 9am – 11am Blossoms Class Birthdate:_________________________________
0 mo. – mo. $450 $540 Payment7Amount___________________________ 2.5 years ❑ Cash $648 ❑ Check – 3.5 years $540
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ODDLER AND PARENT GROUPS
The morning flows rhythmically from one activity to the next. Using singing to gently guide transitions,
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HE BLOSSOmS
The expanded parent/child class for two and a half to three year olds meets one morning a week for two hours. This class is designed to help the child mature socially and meet their needs as they transition into preschool. Parents will deepen their understanding of Waldorf education through experiencing crafts and discussions together.
Credit Card: ❑ Visa ❑ Master Card Parent(s) Shoots Payment Options Roots and Name(s): _________________________ Credit debits as a payment method (The FACTS _________________________________________ Annual Enrollment: For full-year enrollment, we offer automaticCard Number:________________________ company charges $41.00 to initiate this payment method). A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 is due upon Exp. Date: ________________________________ Address: _________________________________ enrollment. The balance can be paid in full in August, or in 10 monthly installments, August through May via Signature: ________________________________ City/State/Zip: _____________________________ FACTS. I request a Scholarship: ______________________ E-mail:___________________________________ Individual Sessions: To enroll for our fall or spring sessions, a non-refundable deposit of $200.00 is due upon registration, with the balance due in full on the first day of class. a Scholarship Fund Donation: _______ Enclosed is Telephone: ________________________________ “This program has been an excellent Spring Session 2008 April 21 June 2 (6 Weeks) Select Class Time/Day from above. introduction to Spring Session 2008 April- 21 - June 2 (6 Weeks) Select Class Time/Day from above. the Waldorf philosophy Name: _____________________________ Payment Amount___________________________ Payment Amount___________________________ Child’s Name: _____________________________ Child’s and an invaluable ❑ Check ❑ CashCash ❑ Check ❑ Birthdate:_________________________________ resource forBirthdate:_________________________________ conscious parenting. IParent(s) Name(s): _________________________ Credit Card: ❑ Visa Visa ❑ Master Card have Credit Card: ❑ ❑ Master Card Parent(s) Name(s): _________________________ been able to_________________________________________ Credit Card Card Number:________________________ watch Credit Number:________________________ _________________________________________ my daughter blossom Date: ________________________________ Address: Address: _________________________________ Exp. Exp. Date: ________________________________ in her play/work _________________________________ activities.” City/State/Zip: _____________________________ Signature: ________________________________ -D.K. Signature: ________________________________ City/State/Zip: _____________________________ I request a Scholarship: ______________________ E-mail:___________________________________ E-mail:___________________________________ I request a Scholarship: ______________________ Enclosed is a Scholarship Donation: _______ Telephone: ________________________________ Telephone: ________________________________ Enclosed is a Scholarship FundFund Donation: _______
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To lean more about Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm and the Early Childhood program go to www.summerfieldwaldorf.org for a complete list of upcoming open houses and events.
O P E N H O US E S