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This year's April showers brought an abundance of May flowers, and what amazing blooms we've enjoyed so far this month:
- On May 1st, the whole school gathered around the maypole to celebrate our time-honored festival of May Day.
- On May 3rd, our graduating 8th graders shared their artistic presentations at the Rosendale Theatre and left families, friends and community members in awe at their talent, creativity, courage and articulateness.
- On May 4th, 150 guests attended our Gratitude Gala to celebrate our 40th anniversary and honor those who contributed to the creation and continued success of our beloved school.
- On May 5th, alumni from classes spanning 1992 to 2023 gathered at the school to reminisce, catch up and enjoy a tour of our campus, which has expanded significantly in the past decade.
Opportunities to celebrate, enjoy and witness the accomplishments of our students abound in the coming weeks. Please scroll through the upcoming events below to find out when and where you can join us for music, art, theater and more.
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WORDS FROM RUDOLF STEINER | |
The true teachers and educators are not those who have learned pedagogy as the science of dealing with children, but those in whom pedagogy has awakened through understanding the human being. | |
JOLLY RUM BA LOW TO WELCOME IN THE MAY-OH! | |
WHAT DO SNOWBOARDING, FASHION, ELECTRIC GUITARS & ART HAVE IN COMMON? | |
In an extraordinary rite of passage, the Class of 2024 shared their amazing artistic presentations with the community, showcasing a wide variety of interests and skills carefully honed over the course of the school year. | |
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS & HONORING OUR PIONEERS | |
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An intergenerational mix of guests including venerable founding families, alumni who started in our first kindergarten in 1983, revered teachers from each of the past 5 decades, dedicated parents and grandparents, community friends and supporters.
Inspiring and enlivening music performed by the Mountain Laurel String Ensemble. (If you missed this incredible performance, please join us at the Spring Concert on May 10th. Scroll down for more details. In the meantime, listen/watch here to Lord of the Dance performed by the school's virtual orchestra in 2020.)
Experiences, feelings and memories brought to life by our talented and insightful friends from Hudson River Playback Theatre.
Deeply heartfelt tributes to Barbara Clark and Judy & Klaus Jaeckel – "giants upon whose shoulders we stand today."
Over $18,000 raised in ticket sales, sponsorships and auction purchases. Thank you to all who contributed and participated!
$30,000 donated by members of our newly launched Golden Giving Circle, which provides scholarships and seed funding for an endowment. To learn more about this special 40th anniversary giving opportunity, please email Amy Hannes, Development Director, at ahannes@mountainlaurel.org.
And, most palpably, hearts and souls filled to overflowing with love and community.
Please click here for a full list of gratitudes and more photos.
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AUCTION ITEMS NOW ON SALE | |
No need to bid. Just browse and buy. | |
A wonderful selection of items from our Gala auction are now on sale. All items have been generously donated, so every purchase will benefit the school directly. You might just find the perfect gift for Mother's Day. And every gift you buy is a also a gift for Mountain Laurel! | |
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CREATE A SCRAPPY HAT!
Join the Parent Handwork Group for an opportunity to meet interesting new people in a cozy community space.
Those new to handwork are welcome to join us for conversation, snacks, coffee, and tea (please bring your own cup).
Crafters please bring your yarn scraps. We will crochet or knit a scrappy hat together.
Thursday, May 16
9:00 -10:00 am
Carriage House @ 7 Innis Avenue
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MAY 8TH DEADLINE FOR YEARBOOK ADS
Each year, the 8th grade graduating class at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School participates in creating a beautiful, full-color yearbook for the MLWS community. The yearbook project is a wonderful memory for students, families and friends, as well as an important fundraising project for the class. The yearbook also presents a great opportunity for you to advertise your business to the MLWS community and/or personally congratulate our graduating 8th graders on their accomplishment.
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June 24 - August 23
Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm
9 full weeks of fun and adventure for children ages 3-11
1-week sessions and daily drop-ins
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DEADLINE FOR YEARBOOK ADS
Friday, May 8
Click here to advertise your business to the MLWS community and/or personally congratulate our graduating 8th graders on their accomplishment.
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SPRING CONCERT
Friday, May 10
7:00 pm at Christ the King Church, 2 Eugene Brown Drive, New Paltz
Featuring the music of J.S. Bach, F.J. Haydn, P.I.Tchaikovsky, Vitamin String Quartet, The Beatles, Queen and more! Performed by the Mountain Laurel String Ensemble, Chamber Group and 4th & 5th Grade Chorus. Admission is free. Donations will benefit the Mountain Laurel Music Program.
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PARENT HANDWORK GROUP
Thursday, May 16
9:00 - 10:00 am in the Carriage House @ 7 Innis Avenue
Join the Parent Handwork Group for an opportunity to meet interesting new people in a cozy community space. Those new to handwork are welcome to join us for conversation, snacks, coffee, and tea (please bring your own cup). Crafters please bring your yarn scraps. We will crochet or knit a scrappy hat together.
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DEADLINE TO ORDER A 2024 YEARBOOK
Friday, May 17
Yearbooks are $30 each and must be paid for in advance. Yearbooks will be distributed during the final week of school. Click here to place your order.
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PARENT COUNCIL GET-TOGETHER
Friday, May 17
1:30 - 2:00 pm (Location TBD)
We hope you will join us for the last Parent Council Gathering of the 23-24 school year. Parent Council members and parents are invited to gather in person.
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SPRING MUSIC SHARE
Friday, May 17
7:00 PM at New Paltz High School
Music is an integral and thriving part of the MLWS curriculum. Music Shares are special opportunities for students in 1st through 8th grade to share the music they’ve been working on in our school’s various ensembles, choirs and orchestras. Family and friends are welcome!
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NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27
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8TH GRADE PLAY: ON THE VERGE
Friday, May 31
6:30 PM at the Rosendale Theater
All are welcome to join us as the 8th Grade class performs On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning) by Eric Overmyer.
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PARENT COUNCIL FAMILY GATHERING
Friday, June 7
3:30 - 5:00 PM at Twin Star Orchard
All faculty, staff, students, and caregivers are welcome to join the Parent Council for food and fun.
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - EARLY CHILDHOOD (HALF DAY)
Thursday, June 13
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - GRADES 1-8 (HALF DAY)
Friday, June 14
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SPRING WORK SHARE
Friday, June 14
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at St. Joseph’s Church
Work shares are an opportunity for parents to see what their child’s class has been working on, including but not limited to verses, circle, songs, skits, foreign language songs or verses and eurythmy. Handwork from each grade is displayed for parents and children to view.
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GRADUATION
Saturday, June 15
Time and Location TBD
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