Urban Prairie Waldorf School

Already it is November and long past time for a community festival like we used to have at Urban Prairie. I have run into many Urban Prairie families in recent weeks, and the message is the same: how much we miss each other and our wonderful school, how grateful we are for the time we spent together and the gifts of an Urban Prairie Waldorf education.

This fall I have been thinking about courage amid - and despite - the fading light. Recently I sat on a quiet lakefront morning and watched as a surfer in the frigid waters tried and failed, tried and failed, to catch a wave. But then suddenly the surfer was aloft and upright, riding the crest of a small wave. The sight was not exactly graceful, but it made my heart sing. On my way home, I reminisced about our Festival of Courage, when - as the drums pounded and our hearts thumped - the students tamed the dragon of strife and fear. Now, our clocks fallen back, the evenings dark early, I reflect on our littlest ones bravely carrying lanterns of light into the night. And not long from now will be the solstice, when together we walked a dark spiral toward the center and, surrounded by each other’s light, walked back out again.

How lucky we are to carry those messages of hope and light into the approaching dark of winter! I think every day about the students who carry those messages deep inside them out into the world.

I know without a doubt that all of you reading this have been enacting your own acts of courage these days, both small and huge, graceful and not-so-graceful - but full of grace just the same. Feel free to share thoughts, updates, and memories in the comments. We are, after all, once and always, a community!
—Sharla

Come one, come all! Please@join us this Thursday, June 13th for end of the year ceremony, and celebratory picnic with music, food, and our Urban Prairie community.

For seven years, Ms. Erica has had the pleasure of leading “Parent Child Playgroup in the Wild” for Urban Prairie. Today marked the final outing for . While Urban Prairie is closing, its roots go deep and have inspired the nature loving playgroup community to continue on. Follow Ms. Erica for more adventures! Www.rootsway.org
Thank you to all the families past and present for the fun adventures!

Join us for Urban Prairie’s final Mayfaire Festival which will include grade school performances, folk dancing and music by Jutta & the Hi-Dukes. There will be a cake walk, face painting, delicious food, and much more!
Bright and colorful spring attire is highly encouraged. Let’s make this final Mayfaire a beautiful send-off that the community will remember for years to come.

Leo (turtle, grade 5) and friends visit the Prairie Roots class for some Leftover soup day veggies. We ❤️ 🐢

The unseasonably warm Chicago day has melted almost all of the snow- however one remnant mound found in the open meadow was quickly transformed into a snow person by the Playgroup kiddos!
We wonder if they lasted the sunny afternoon?

A good day despite the bitter cold for Winter playgroup in the Wild families- Especially when a sled is along for the journey 🛷

The show must go on! The 8th grade class will finally be able to perform Alice in Wonderland this Wednesday at 6:30pm
Hope to see you!

Join us this Friday, from 5:30-7pm, for Urban Prairie’s 8th Grade class play - Alice in Wonderland. All ages are welcome!

Our Festival of Light today included beautiful music by all of our students, and a sing-along with all of our community. How lucky we are to be part of this place!

As the nights get colder and the days shorter, what a joy it is to celebrate the light we create for ourselves and one another during the winter season. .