Parent Enrichment
Each year the school organizes a parent enrichment series which includes talks, lectures, workshops, or study groups designed to offer parents insights into Waldorf education and child development. These are led either by our Faculty or outside specialists. Reminders are posted in the Tuesday Notice.
2023-2024 Schedule of Parent Enrichment Events
Thursday, Sept. 14 Tour through Main Lesson, 8:30 a.m.
Tour the campus during the school day to see how the Siskiyou School educates and nourishes our children.
Wednesday, Sept. 27 Wellness Evening (for current parents, on Zoom), 6:30 p.m.
Please join us remotely as we introduce the professional team that will facilitate the Siskiyou School Wellness program.
Thursday, Oct. 5 Tour through Main Lesson, 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 11 DEI – What does it mean to us and our community,6:30 p.m.
Join us for a facilitated circle to talk about how we embody diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as individuals and integrate it in our community. Led by 3rd grade teacher Carole Whitridge, DEI coordinator for the school, and parents Julie Newman and Leo Anifowose. We will practice speaking openly and listening deeply about the effects of racism and all the 'isms that we as a community are navigating. Only for Siskiyou School parents.
Tuesday, Oct 24 Navigating the Heart of Childhood, Part I, 6:30 p.m.
At the heart of childhood is the important development of the EQ, the emotional intelligence of the child. A healthy EQ is critical for all further intellectual and relational pursuits as it supports sound decision making, the ability to build collaborative relationships, stress management, and the capacity to deal with change. How can we understand the anatomy of the emotional body and create supportive environments for children to explore the “heart of childhood” at home and in our classrooms? This series is inspired by the work of Kim John Payne, award winning author and parenting specialist. Nina Gallwey will share parenting tools and insights from her trainings with him and her many years of experience as an educator.
Nina Gallwey has 33 years of experience in classroom teaching and special education. She currently is opening Ohana Family Resources in Ashland offering support, education, and trainings on child development to parents and teachers. Nina has been teaching, lecturing, and running workshops for over 20 years.
Thursday, Nov. 9 Tour through Main Lesson, 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 7 Tour through Main Lesson, 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 3 Navigating the Heart of Childhood, Part II, 6:30 p.m.
See description above.
Thursday, Jan. 11 Tour through Main Lesson, 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 18 History and Vision Night and Class Meetings, 6:00 pm
We gather with the board to look back to celebrate the school’s history, our current financial picture, and a vision for our future! Join us for an inspiring evening together as well as time for class meetings.
Wednesday, Jan. 24 DEI Facilitated Circle, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a facilitated circle to talk about how we embody diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as individuals and integrate it in our community. Led by 3rd grade teacher Carole Whitridge, DEI coordinator for the school, and parents Julie Newman and Leo Anifowose. We will practice speaking openly and listening deeply about the effects of racism and all the 'isms that we as a community are navigating. Only for Siskiyou School parents.
Tuesday, Feb. 6 A Window into Waldorf, 6:30 p.m.
A presentation and discussion on the key components of Waldorf education and how the curriculum meets the developing child in the modern world. Highly recommended for families enrolling with us. *Childcare available with RSVP
Tuesday, Feb. 20 Supporting the Middle School Child, 6:30 p.m.
Paul Arredondo and Kelly Tisdel partner to bring you an evening related to teenagers and their development. Being a teen and parenting in these times is intense to say the least. Old models we were parented with and attempt to recreate don’t work for teenagers of this age. Paul and Kelly will discuss how to clarify expectations and boundaries with your preteen/teen, the importance of noticing your projections on your preteen/teen and self-care and understanding parental roles in relationship to the development of your preteen/teen. Q&A session at the end of the talk.
Wednesday, Mar. 5 Navigating the Heart of Childhood, Part III, 6:30 p.m.
See description above.
Thursday, Mar. 7 Tour through Main Lesson, 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, Apr. 11 Tour through Main Lesson, 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Apr. 17 DEI Facilitated Circle, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a facilitated circle to talk about how we embody diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as individuals and integrate it in our community. Led by 3rd grade teacher Carole Whitridge, DEI coordinator for the school, and parents Julie Newman and Leo Anifowose. We will practice speaking openly and listening deeply about the effects of racism and all the 'isms that we as a community are navigating. Only for Siskiyou School parents.