Experience a day in the life of a Waldorf student at the Jan. 20 Open House at the Waldorf School of St. Louis. Participate in unique activities involved in a typical school day. Tour the campuses and bring your questions for faculty, parents and board members. Childcare will be available with advance reservations.
10 a.m. to noon. at The Waldorf School of St. Louis in Webster Groves. The Open House begins at 212 East Lockwood Ave., next to Peace United Church of Christ.
More information and to RSVP: waldorfstl.org
Or call 314-962-2129. Can't make the Open House? Walk & Talk Tours are offered the second Wednesday of every month at 9:30 a.m.
The Waldorf School of St. Louis is enrolling families for Parent/Infant, Parent/Child classes and from Pre-K through grade 8. The Waldorf School offers an innovative and progressive approach to learning. The curriculum flawlessly intertwines every branch of academics, the arts and practical skills, cultivating well-rounded, critical thinkers who embrace high ideals and respect themselves, others and the natural world.
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