FESTIVALS & CELEBRATIONS
Our festivals and celebrations bring us together as an extensive family creating community among children, teachers, parents and friends. They help us to keep ourselves attuned to the Earth, its rhythms and cycles in the warmth of community spirit.
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Harvest festival We celebrate seasonal bounty with a community gathering, dancing, singing, and games to celebrate the harvest and share an autumn potluck meal. This festival will leave images of feats of courage, caring for others, and stewardship for the earth. |
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Lantern walk As the night fall we light our crafted lanterns and carry them reverently into the night while we sing beautiful Martinmas songs. We honor Saint Martin and his gesture of compassion at each Lantern Festival by gathering warm coats and blankets to bring to a homeless shelter. |
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Winter Spiral of Light As the days grow rapidly shorter and the wintry nights approach their longest, we gather in a beautiful and Winter Spiral of Light quietude, offering a picture of simple beauty, quietude and mindful space. For the child it is a journey full of wonder. |
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May Day Festival We celebrate this joyful ancient festival and the strengthening force of the sun announcing the arrival of warmer weather by making fresh flower crowns and ribbons and singing and dancing around the traditional Maypole. We honor our mothers at this time of the year as well. |
Cumpleanos BirthdaysA child’s birthday is a time for celebration!. We honor each child when their special day arrives with a simple, yet reverent ceremony shared within the class. Every effort is made to celebrate the child’s birthday on their very special day. Teachers' birthday will be celebrated as well. |
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Parents are encouraged to talk to the class teacher about meaningful festivals they celebrate with the children. We will try to accommodate those request.
