Events Calendar

05-15-2008	Early Childhood Information Session At these sessions our Early Childhood teachers discuss the Waldorf philosophy of early childhood development and describe a typical morning in the classroom. There is time for questions. These afternoon sessions are for adults only. Please call 207-865-3900 x 104 to register. Thursday, May 15, 1:45 - 2:45 pm Early Childhood Center Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport
05-16-2008	"Much Ado about Nothing" Merriconeag's eighth grade class will perform William Shakespeare's "Much Ado about Nothing." Friday, May 16, 7:00 pm Community Hall Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport
05-18-08	First Annual Poetry Festival The poetry of high school students from 16 schools in southern and mid-coast Maine will be featured at this festival. Distinguished Maine poet, Annie Finch, Professor of English at the University of Southern Maine and Director of the Stonecoast MFA Creative Writing program will lead a discussion on the Power of Poetry to Effect Change. The 20 finalists will read their poetry and guests will be treated to live music and refreshements. RSVP: 688-8989. Sunday, May 18, 3:00 - 4:30 pm Merriconeag Waldorf School - High School Campus Gray Hall, Pineland Center, New Gloucester
05-28-08	Spring Music Assembly Students in grades 5 through 10 will perform choral and orchestral music. Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 pm Freeport Performing Arts Center, Freeport
08-04-08 & 08-05-08	Circus Smirkus Circus Smirkus, the award-winning international youth circus, returns to Merriconeag Waldorf School this summer for four performances on August 4 and 5. For more information, visit www.smirkus.org. Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport

David Barham Hired as 7th Grade Teacher:

Merriconeag Waldorf School has hired David Barham to lead its 7th grade class for September, 2008. David has 14 years of Waldorf elementary and high school teaching experience and is presently a humanities teacher at High Mowing, a Waldorf high school in Wilton, New Hampshire.
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First Annual Poetry Festival:

Students from 16 high schools in southern and mid-coast Maine have submitted poems to Merriconeag's First Annual Poetry Festival to be held on May 18 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. at the School's high school campus at Pineland in New Gloucester.
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Early Childhood Information Session:

Our last regularly scheduled Early Childhood Information Session will take place on
Thursday, May 15, 1:45 - 2:45 PM
Early Childhood Center
57 Desert Road, Freeport
adults only, please call 207-865-3900 x 104 to register
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Joint Accreditation:

Merriconeag Waldorf School recently received joint accreditation by two organizations: The Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) and the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).
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Expanded Extended Day Program:

Merriconeag is expanding its extended day program to make Waldorf Education a more feasible option for working parents
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Merriconeag Receives Challenge Grant for High School Tuition Assistance:

Merriconeag Waldorf School has received a $40,000 grant from an anonymous donor that will increase the amount of financial aid available to high school students.