Fathers at Berkeley Rose working together at a community event

At Berkeley Rose Waldorf School we are committed to building a strong and supportive community. Join us in cultivating an educational institution that imbues the children with a lifelong love of learning and the ability to navigate and influence their world with integrity and ingenuity.

Community is one of our greatest strengths!

Our parents have created a community that is engaged, thoughtful, inclusive and downright fun! There are ample opportunities offered by the school and/or created by our own parent body to be involved. Parents play an essential role in school governance, provide help with their child’s classroom organization, and make our school beautiful through their volunteer efforts with the garden committee, workday committee, WIDE (Waldorf inclusion, diversity and equity committee) and many more. Our parents enjoy gathering on Friday mornings for morning sing along with a parent education group lead by one of our own parents! They take part in several community  talks and workshops that are hosted by the school throughout the school year.

“Berkeley Rose has become a landing place for my child…and has provided my child a beautiful environment, calm, structure and loving guidance.  The rhythm of the day grounds him; his sense of community and connection to others feeds him.  He has come alive with stories of Ancient Egypt …and loves how math concepts are unpacked and explored.  He has welcomed the challenges of Waldorf curriculum that are new to him and his biggest love, handwork, is a constant challenge and joy for him.”

— Cory W
Class of 2023 parent

Volunteer Work

 

Many hands make light work.

Each year, the service hours completed by Berkeley Rose parents contribute greatly to our school. Many of these opportunities are flexible and can be done at any time. Others are time specific, or time consuming and hold much responsibility. Some are brought to us by our parents’ expertise and enthusiasm and others still come from everyday needs. May they be small or great, Berkeley Rose Waldorf School is grateful for the energy that is created when our students’ parents actively engage with the school.

Berkeley Rose parents working on the garden

How some Berkeley Rose parents participate in the life of the school

Board of Directors – made up of parents and school staff
Class Parents – one or two parents from each class/grade help their child’s teacher organize class chores, such as weekly flowers and laundry, class trips, etc
Parent WIDE (Waldorf Inclusion Diversity Equity) Committee – a parent committee that supports diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels
Gardening Committee – a parent group that beautifies our campus
Enchanted Winter Wander – a parent-led event that creates a magical evening for all of our youngest children
Literary Committee – a group of parents and teachers that review, research and procure books for our general library
Parent Tea / Teacher Appreciation Group – a group of parents that organize gatherings for parents, as well as our annual teacher appreciation tea
Spring Fling Group – a group of parents who organize a spring party for all of our Berkeley Rose parents
Festival Life – parents attend and sometimes help us make our festivals magical

“My partner and I toured Berkeley Rose School a year ago. We were able to observe several classrooms. In every class every teacher and every child was deeply engaged in the most amazing work. Our daughter is now completing her first magical year of kindergarten there. She learned to count through jumping rope. She knits, climbs trees, does carpentry and has developed deft social skills. Her love of learning is robust and intact, setting the stage for a life of wonderment, love, inspired study and achievement. We are so looking forward to many wonderful years in the Berkeley Rose community.”

— James J
Parent of Kindergarten student

“My partner and I toured Berkeley Rose School a year ago. We were able to observe several classrooms. In every class every teacher and every child was deeply engaged in the most amazing work. Our daughter is now completing her first magical year of kindergarten there. She learned to count through jumping rope. She knits, climbs trees, does carpentry and has developed deft social skills. Her love of learning is robust and intact, setting the stage for a life of wonderment, love, inspired study and achievement. We are so looking forward to many wonderful years in the Berkeley Rose community.”

— James J
Parent of Kindergarten student

Berkeley Rose seeks a representative community of diversity, welcoming students of any race, religion, ethnic, and financial background. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational or admissions programs and policies. The school is a nonprofit 501(c)(3).

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