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Finger-Knitting in Kindergarten
Finger-knitting in a Waldorf kindergarten is a cherished activity designed to develop dexterity, fine motor skills, and focus through a rhythmic process. Using yarn, children create simple single-chain stitches, sometimes described as “finger-crocheting,” to make items like belts or necklaces. The method involves a repetitive motion of pulling loops through each other to form a […]
Congratulations to Spelling Bee Winners
Congratulations to 8th-grader Lily Elms who placed second in our school’s Spelling Bee and went on to place second in the Community Bee with thirty-three students from other schools. As second place winner, Lily then competed in the Los Angeles County Regional Spelling Bee on March 18, 2026 and ended up in 15th place! Congratulations are […]
New 2026 Summer Camp Activities
This summer we are offering 3 Summer Camps with distinct activities based on your child’s age. Registration is by the week & older students can choose different activities each week which include co-ed volleyball, soccer, basketball, flag football, and games such as Dungeons & Dragons and chess. Younger students enjoy our farm & garden, arts & crafts and water play.
Acids & Bases in the High School
During their recent Chemistry block titled "Acids, Bases, and Salts," the 10th grade learned all about inorganic chemicals, and in this lab, they were able to visualize a neutralization reaction! This titration lab allows students to determine the concentration of an acid, using a base of known concentration and an indicator that turns hot pink once the neutralization has been achieved. This lab blends hands-on, visual work with mathematical analysis.
The 5th Grade Studies Egypt
During their study of Ancient Civilizations, the 5th Grade “journeyed” to Egypt where they created hieroglyphics and made a Mediterranean salad for lunch! The children studied the timeline and geography of ancient Egypt, learning about the history and design of the pyramids, the lives of the people, and their religion and mythology. They also created pyramids from […]
7th Grade Inorganic Chemistry Hands-on Learning
In 7th grade Inorganic Chemistry, they took their classroom to the garden to observe the Lime Cycle. They prepared the lime kiln for firing the marble or calcium carbonate. Next, the students layered charcoal and marble, and they fired up the kiln. At the end of the day, they revisited the kiln to observe the firing and the transformation of calcium […]
5th Grade Music Class
The 5th grade has successfully learned the basic mechanics of each of their wind instruments and is now learning to expand their range, learning new fingerings, and growing in strength and support. They are learning articulations and control of their volume and tone while working toward blending their sounds in ensemble playing.
4th Grade Woodworking Class
The 4th grade has been working on carving fish sculptures. The students are shaping basswood blocks into their visions of fish using a variety of tools such as carving knives, rasps, and files. The students first use the carving knives to shape their blocks into the basic form and then further refine them using rasps and files. This project is […]
1st Grade Class Play
The Water of Life, is a play adaptation of a Grimms' fairy tale that was written by Shivani Burrows-Goodwill and edited by the teacher to fit her first grade class. It follows individual journeys of three royal brothers who long to cure their father with the "Water of Life." Along the way, three dwarves who know the path discover what lies within each of the brothers' hearts.
No Ordinary Class Trip
The eighth grade spent 5 days in Washington D.C. on their class trip. The students experienced the living history of the United States through visits to the monuments and sights in and around the Capitol Mall. The group went on a tour of the Capitol building and visited several Smithsonian Museum locations. Another excursion brought them to the reenactment town of Historic Williamsburg. It will be an experience that will stay with these students for a lifetime!
End-of-Year Assembly
The final assembly honored the seniors graduating that evening and had performances that included dancing, singing, recitation, flutes, and recorders. All grades participated with unique and beautiful contributions.
8th Grade End-of-Year Projects
The 8th graders presented their culminating projects. This was a year-long process that involved researching a self-selected topic, preparing a creative component, and presenting their work to the community. The eighth grader is in the process of self-discovery. They are learning about themselves and the world. This project is an opportunity for them to share a topic that is important to them with their class and the community.
Senior Class Field Trip
The Senior class went to the U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles. Students learned about the roles played in our federal justice system by U.S. judges, prosecuting and defense attorneys, probation officers, the U.S. Marshals Service, and other support staff. They also witnessed the beginning of a trial, including seating of the jury and […]
6th Grade Class Trip
Mineralogy and Astronomy are two of the main topics in the 6th grade curriculum. Their visit to Death Valley National Park offered examples of many landforms such as, mountains, sand dunes, salt flats, colorful rocks, smooth marble, and rough sandstone. At night, Death Valley’s dark skies at provided students with the opportunity to “map the […]
7th Grade Eurythmy Performance
The word eurythmy comes from the Greek and means beautiful or harmonious movement. It is an expressive art form, also called visible song and visible speech. This expressive movement art was originated by Rudolf Steiner in the early 20th century. The seventh grade worked diligently perfecting the various copper rod exercises that they learned in Eurythmy […]
