Dear Sixth Grade Families,

Welcome back to the Spring semester! We are kicking off 2024 with a Geometry Block. In Waldorf education, Geometry is tied closely with nature and art, as the class explores the geometric patterns and shapes that exist within the natural world around them.

In Main Lesson, the students are learning to create various constructions and complex geometric patterns using the compass, straightedge, and pencil. Beginning with a circle, the class constructed a six-sided figure, along with a perfect hexagon. From these figures, we delved into their presence in nature, from the petal structure of the lily and amaryllis to the crystalline structure of the amethyst and a snowflake. In creating these constructions, the students learn what happens when their straight edge is not exactly straight or the consequences when a compass point has moved a fractional amount. This is balanced by the mathematical work of geometry: marking a perpendicular bisector, bisecting various angles, and calculating interior and exterior angles of various shapes. Creative, colorful artist work arises as the students shade in their drawings and bring a sense of themselves to each form.

Announcements and Reminders:

Please remember winter coats and two water bottles are required daily.
Please join us on Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 pm for an overview of the Spring semester. Additionally, we will brainstorm together for an idea for our class auction project!

Upcoming Events:

1/16 Early Childhood Curriculum Night (via Zoom) 6:00 p.m.
First Grade Risers Informational meeting - TBD
1/17 Grades Curriculum Night (on campus) 6:00 p.m.
2/3 Community Work Day 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2/3 All School Meeting 12:30 p.m.

With Gratitude,

Ki Melissa and Ki Lesley