

From the AWSNA Blog: K–8 Comeback—Clear Merits over Middle School Model
Studies show the middle school model—moving students to a new school for grades 6—has an adverse effect on behavior and academic performance

Waldorf School of PGH
Feb 10, 20231 min read
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Scenes from the Week: 01/30–02/03
Pastel trees by Grade 8. A sweet success! Conceptualized and planned by the class, the Grade 3 Bake Sale raised funds for the WSP library...

Waldorf School of PGH
Feb 4, 20231 min read
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8th Grade Fundraiser: Pepperoni Roll Sale
Support the Class of 2023 by ordering pepperoni rolls from Rolling Pepperoni.

Waldorf School of PGH
Jan 28, 20231 min read
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Save the Date: Grandparents and Special Friends Day!
Save the Date: Grandparents and Special Friends Day, May 5, 2023

Waldorf School of PGH
Jan 27, 20231 min read
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Scenes from the Month: January 2023
Students in Grade 7 have been researching a Central or South American country of their choice, both in class and at home. Areas of focus...

Waldorf School of PGH
Jan 27, 20231 min read
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Who's Raising the Kids? How Big Tech is co-parenting our kids (and what to do about it)
With Dr. Susan Linn We are sharing this important online event with Dr. Susan Linn. Some of you may remember Dr. Linn from her 2015...

Waldorf School of PGH
Jan 23, 20231 min read
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Scenes from the Week: 01/17–01/20
Students in Grade 1 meet Mr. Multiply whose magic power is to make more of whatever he touches. By engaging the imagination through story...

Waldorf School of PGH
Jan 20, 20231 min read
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Scenes from the Week: 01/09–01/13
This morning the grade school students heard Ms. Opdahl tell the story of the friendship between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahalia...

Waldorf School of PGH
Jan 13, 20231 min read
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Scenes from the Week: 01/03–01/06
Chalkboard drawings in the Grade 6 classroom where students finish an African Geography block this week. Middle School games under a rare...

Waldorf School of PGH
Jan 9, 20231 min read
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2023–24 Re-enrollment and Financial Aid Application Dates
While it may seem early, we are already making plans to welcome families back next fall!

Waldorf School of PGH
Jan 6, 20232 min read
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December Celebrations
Students were a buzz all week as WSP acknowledged some of the many significant holidays celebrated this time of year. Second Grade shared...

Waldorf School of PGH
Dec 16, 20221 min read
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Walk Through the Grade, 2022
Students in the grades program experienced a "Walk Through the Grades" during which each class exhibited selected work from the school year.

Waldorf School of PGH
Dec 16, 20221 min read
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Scenes from the Week: 12/05–12/09
A Buttercup Kindergartener lights a candle as he walks the Winter Spiral. This week students walked the Winter Spiral. Grade 1 class...

Waldorf School of PGH
Dec 10, 20221 min read
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Kwanzaa Furaha! Happy Kwanzaa!
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee of WSP welcomes students and staff to a Kwanzaa Celebration on December 14th.

Waldorf School of PGH
Dec 9, 20224 min read
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Scenes from the Week: 11/01–11/04
A Second Grade student assist in preparing winter greens for pick up on Thursday. During a Grade 7 creative writing block students read...

Waldorf School of PGH
Dec 2, 20221 min read
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Scenes from the Week: 11/01–11/04
Middle School morning assembly. A chalkboard drawing in the 8th Grade classroom. Drawn by WSP art teacher, Olga Brindar. Grade 6 busy...

Waldorf School of PGH
Nov 23, 20221 min read
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Scenes from the Week: 11/01–11/04
Grade 4 occupies the South Wing of the school which can sometimes feel like its own little world. Found on the walls of the hallway...

Waldorf School of PGH
Nov 20, 20222 min read
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8th Graders Knit with 1st Grade
8th Graders visited 1st Grade to help the class with its knitting. This special day often marks a turning point when many first grade...

Waldorf School of PGH
Nov 13, 20221 min read
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Scenes from the Week: 11/01–11/04
The WSP Middle School Cross Country Team celebrates the end of the season with a Candy Run organized by captains—costumes optional—over...

Waldorf School of PGH
Nov 7, 20221 min read
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WSP’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club
WSP's Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club (GSA) is an optional lunchtime gathering for students in Grades 3–4 and 5–8.

Waldorf School of PGH
Nov 5, 20221 min read
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