parent(s)/guardian(s) have engaged in conduct which is detrimental to Waldorf Academy. Staff Extension Numbers Following are the telephone extension numbers of the faculty and staff of Waldorf Academy (for faculty without an extension number, please leave a message at ext. 0): Cheri Grogan Director of School and Childcare …………231 Lucia Amaral Childcare Supervisor ................ ……………..248 Jennifer Deathe Admissions Manager ................ ……………..225 Yasmeen Mamdani - Student Assessment Manager……………. 232 Melody Bogin Office Manager ........................ ……………..221 Matthew Denton Business Operations Manager……………. 226 Kindercare ........................................................................ ……………..241 Waldorf Education: Reading at Home with a Young Child For many parents reading aloud is easier than telling a story. However, we would like to encourage you to find your storyteller within and share simple stories about favorite childhood memories or adventures with your child. As you tell stories, you will begin to experience for yourself the wonderful power of a spoken tale. We know that most of you will also want to read aloud to your young child. We offer the following guidelines: • Choose books with pictures that are beautiful. • Look for beautiful language. • Avoid cartoons and caricatures. These are untrue images that confuse young children and may stunt their capacity to appreciate the true and beautiful. • Choose stories with simple, heartwarming story lines. • Avoid frightening visual or written images. 29
WALDORF ACADEMY KINDERGARTEN HANDBOOK 2020-2021
