Acorn Hill Open House

Saturday, January 24th,  9:30 – 11:00am

We will hold a shortened version of our program on Saturday, January 24th,  9:30 – 11:00am. Acorn Hill teachers will engage children with baking rolls, singing Acorn Hill songs and free play in our outdoor classrooms. Families with children 2-5 years old are welcome, and parents stay with their children throughout the morning.

Please invite your friends, family and neighbors to join this event!

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Acorn Hill Spring Celebration

Sunday, May 18th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

This year marks an exciting milestone – our 60th Anniversary! It’s a time to celebrate six decades of learning, community, and the growth of our beloved school. From our humble beginnings to becoming a vibrant part of the Waldorf movement, this anniversary marks a celebration of our shared history, values, and future.

As we reflect on the past 60 years, we are reminded of the many hearts and hands that have shaped our school into the place it is today. We are grateful to each of you – past and present students, parents, teachers, staff, and friends – for the dedication and love you’ve brought to our school.

The Spring Celebration is open to all and will be a day brimming with activities, music, games, and, most importantly, a shared sense of joy. It is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, celebrate the beauty of nature, and embrace all that Spring offers.

For over 20 years, our community has come together to support Acorn Hill through our annual Silent Auction. We are excited to bring this cherished tradition back as part of this year’s Spring Celebration. The auction will feature a wonderful array of items and unique experiences, generously donated by members of our community. All proceeds will directly benefit our school, helping to sustain and grow the exceptional Waldorf education we provide. We invite you to join us in making this year’s auction a memorable success and continue the tradition of giving back to Acorn Hill!

Pre-purchase your tickets here.

We hope you can join us in celebrating our school during this once-in-a-decade celebration!

Adult Education Evening with Liz Hagerman 

Wednesday, October 9th, 7:30 – 9:-00pm

Political talk is everywhere — on the news and social media, in-person between friends and family, and most likely at your kitchen table. While talking politics is natural leading up to Election Day, the chatter can make its way to kids, too. Join Liz Hagerman for a conversation about how to talk and not to talk to young children about the election. Liz is a therapist at The Center for Family Well-Being, and was formerly an Acorn Hill teacher, with a focus on the parent-infant and toddler programs.

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Simplicity Parenting Event

Applying Simplicity Principles During the Holidays

Tuesday, December 19, 9:15 am

Indoor Sycamore Classroom

The winter holidays are a wonderful time for reconnecting and celebrating with family and friends. They can also create some of the biggest disruptions in your childcare rhythms and routines, contributing to higher stress, disrupted sleep and even emotional meltdowns (sometimes even from the children).

So how do you preserve your own sanity and a sense of peace in your household while still participating in holiday celebrations?

The Simplicity Parenting Method offers four pillars for reducing family stressors and building greater meaning and connection among family members.
In this conversation, we’ll briefly go through those four pillars of simplicity and discuss how to apply them during the holiday season so that you can spend less time stressing about overwhelm and more time building special family experiences and memories.

Drew Sample is not only an Acorn Hill parent alum and current Washington Waldorf School parent, but he is also a certified group facilitator with Simplicity Parenting. This is a parenting philosophy based on the work of child clinician Kim John Payne which provides an antidote to the new normal of modern overwhelm, by giving parents practical tools to simplify family life and prioritize healthy development, enjoyment, and well-being. Drew leads rich discussions with parents based on evidence, personal experience and open conversation.

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