MCWS Alum Artist Chosen for the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) BiennialMCWS alum Norajean Ferris (Class of 2010) was one of 34 Maine artists chosen for the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) Biennial. The CMCA Biennial is the longest running statewide juried exhibition in Maine, dating back to 1978. Norajean’s work is a glorious explosion of color and meaning and you can see it and […]
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Distance Learning Waldorf StyleOne of the Seven Core Principles of Waldorf education is Relationships. The principle begins, “Human interactions constitute the heart of Waldorf education. The task of teachers at all levels is to support the developing individuality of each student and the social health of the class as a whole. Relationships are strengthened and deepened because they […]
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The Connection between Sleep and Learning. On February 27th, Valo and Maine Coast Waldorf School are co-hosting the second of a four-part presentation series on adolescence with educational therapist Cristina Post, EdM, of Affect Academics. In this talk, we’ll learn about the connection between sleep and learning. These presentations reframe the teen years as a time of […]
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Fourth grader Mattheus Reinhart just had his first short story published! “In the Pig Pen,” was published in Alban Lake Publishing’s Drabble contest anthology, Planting the Seeds, where it won an honorable mention. (A drabble is a 100 word story.) The anthology contains stories for and by young writers on the theme of first encounters. […]
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Grades 1-8 TourObserve grades 1-8 classrooms and talk with a teacher about the Waldorf approach to the elementary and middle grades. For adults. Tours begin in the Community Hall. Reservations, 207-865-3900, Ext 103 or [email protected] Learn more about Grades 1-8 at Maine Coast Waldorf School here. The snow date for this event is Thursday, February 6.
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We welcome parents to experience our vibrant high school in action. We will observe high school classes at every grade level. Our teachers and students will share insights and answer questions about what makes a Waldorf high school unique. For adults. To make a reservation, email [email protected] We look forward to seeing you on the […]
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In seventh grade, the students have begun the study of Algebra, and no study of Algebra is complete without an understanding of its origins. The word algebra is from the Arabic al-jabr, which means “the reunion of broken parts.” The brilliant eighth century Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi is considered the father of Algebra. […]
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Grandparents Day is an event we look forward to all year. We are excited to welcome a wonderful group of grandparents and special friends to our campus tomorrow. This day provides us with a delightful opportunity to express our gratitude to our grandparents who do so much to support our families and the school. Grandparents […]
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Tom Wessels, forest ecologist, author, and teacher, led 30 participants on a fascinating tour of MCWS’s woods and fields on Saturday, September . By “reading the landscape” and sharing his deep knowledge about complex ecosystems, Tom pointed out numerous examples of how ecological diversity and mutual beneficial relationships support sustainable and resilient systems. It was […]
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Please join us on Saturday, November 3, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, 57 Desert Road, Freeport, for our annual Fall Fair and Open House. The Artisan Market, where you can shop for fine crafts, first opens Friday evening, November 2, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. This annual event celebrates the season and provides tons of fun for […]
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