Festival Reminder and Tilth and birthdays

Dear Families,

Please remember that our Autumn Festival for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, parents, grandparents, and friends takes place this Friday morning, September 25, from 9 to 10:30am around, in, and near the Butterfly Room at the Whidbey Island Waldorf School.

Here is an approximate schedule

9am Gather Outside -- butter making and play on the playground
9:15am Outdoor dance to the fiddle and continued butter making
9:20am Picnic of bread and butter and vegetable soup
9:40am Washing up and continued outdoor play
9:50am Puppet show inside the Butterfly Classroom
10am Walk to the teepee, during which we might find some pleasant surprises
10:20am Return to school, graceful departure with our harvest gifts

Elementary students will gather for recess shortly after our festival. While you need not rush, I recommend departing without too much delay.

I notice that it can sometimes be harder for nursery children to say goodbye to moms and dads on Mondays after the weekend. Know that I will also be playing violin and fiddle at the Tilth Farmer's market from about 10am to 2pm on Saturday, September 26. If you are out and about and want to stop by, that could be a convenient time in an informal way to keep a connection through this weekend.

We will be celebrating a number of summer and early October birthdays in the coming weeks. Children seemed to enjoy the last birthday preparations. Some days we will eat our muffins in school if there is time; other days we will take them.

With Warmth and Light,

William Geoffrey Dolde