Look here for school and community events, holidays, and more!
Come join us as we put our Therapeutic Herb Garden to rest for the winter! Learn about winter care for perennials and winter soil care for all your garden beds, and enjoy a fall morning in the great outdoors!
Email Questions to: ccrane@ottospecht.org
Students wear festive colors (black, purple, orange, etc) as we celebrate Halloween with cider and treats!
School will be closed the week of November 19th for our Thanksgiving break. School reopens November 26th.
School will be closed for the annual Holiday Fair at the Fellowship Community. Students and parents will be invited to volunteer and help create the magic at the Otto Specht School Outdoor Pavilion. Details to come!
Crafts, activities, food, music, puppet shows, and, of course, the Otto Specht School Outdoor Pavilion! Come one, come all - volunteer, participate, and enjoy this annual extravaganza of nostalgic holiday cheer! More details TBA!
Enjoy student sharings and singing together at our annual all school winter assembly. Assembly will be followed by snack and dismissal for all students by 11am.
School Closed 12/21 - 1/4 for our holiday break. School reopens January 7th!
All School Trip - Details and rain/snow date TBA
All school fun at Otto Specht, including games, relay races, and more! Children should wear athletic shoes and comfortable, weather appropriate clothing - and be sure to bring a water bottle!! Parents, please look for details from your child's teacher as the date approaches.
Enjoy family fun, children's activities, vendors, food, music, and more at Green Meadow Waldorf School.
Be sure to visit the Otto Specht booth for creations made by our students, teachers, and parent handwork!
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We will welcome students back to school with a brief assembly in the Fellowship Community Goethe Room at 9:15. Parents - please refer to teachers for drop off timing and details.
Bring the whole family to the Threefold Pond to welcome back the school year, meet new friends, and reunite with old friends! Swimming, sand play, food and fun to be had by all. Details to come!
Farewell Assembly begins @ 9:15. Students will present pieces of music, movement, and speech they have learned throughout the Spring semester. Assembly will be followed by a festive snack and Early Dismissal @ 11:00am
Students' work will be on exhibit at Hilltop House until dismissal. Please come view the lovely art our students have created throughout the year!
Please come hone your handwork skills, create items to sell at events, and enjoy the company and conversation of other parents.
Leader: Chieh DeJong
Location: Hilltop House Lower Level Classrooms
Students will enjoy a day of fun, sun, sand, and water at the Threefold Pond.
Please come hone your handwork skills, create items to sell at events, and enjoy the company and conversation of other parents.
Leader: Chieh DeJong
Location: Hilltop House Lower Level Classrooms
The Otto Specht School is sponsoring a special Eurythmy performance of The Golden Sheng performed by Eurythmy Spring Valley's graduating 4th year class. All students will attend - parents welcome!!
Location: Threefold Auditorium
Please come hone your handwork skills, create items to sell at events, and enjoy the company and conversation of other parents.
Leader: Chieh DeJong
Location: Hilltop House Lower Level Classrooms
During the 5th grade, Waldorf students study ancient greek culture, myth and history. As part of this experience, they practice the 5 events of the classic pentathlon - running, jumping (long jump), discus, javelin, and wrestling. The Otto Specht 5th Graders will engage in friendly competition with several other area Waldorf School 5th graders. Each student will participate in all 5 events. Event takes place at the Great Barrington Waldorf School.
Please come hone your handwork skills, create items to sell at events, and enjoy the company and conversation of other parents.
Leader: Chieh DeJong
Location: Hilltop House Lower Level Classrooms
Please come hone your handwork skills, create items to sell at events, and enjoy the company and conversation of other parents.
Leader: Chieh DeJong
Location: Hilltop House Lower Level Classrooms
Come to the South Lawn at Hilltop House (241 Hungry Hollow Rd.) to ring in Spring with song and dance! Weather Pending - Stay Tuned!!
Please come hone your handwork skills, create items to sell at events, and enjoy the company and conversation of other parents.
Leader: Chieh DeJong
Location: Hilltop House Lower Level Classrooms
Please come hone your handwork skills, create items to sell at events, and enjoy the company and conversation of other parents.
Leader: Chieh DeJong
Location: Hilltop House Lower Level Classrooms
Please come hone your handwork skills, create items to sell at events, and enjoy the company and conversation of other parents.
Leader: Chieh DeJong
Location: Hilltop House Lower Level Classrooms
We will honor our planet by doing a community cleanup, planting, and having an earth-themed snack! Details TBA
Please come hone your handwork skills, create items to sell at events, and enjoy the company and conversation of other parents.
Leader: Chieh DeJong
Location: Hilltop House Lower Level Classrooms
Come out to celebrate the Spring, support our school, and help the development and expansion of our outdoor programming, including maintaining our farm and gardens, sending the 3rd grade to Hawthorne Valley Farm, and creating our new Equine Therapy program! CLICK HERE for more!
Please come hone your handwork skills, create items to sell at events, and enjoy the company and conversation of other parents.
Leader: Chieh DeJong
Location: Hilltop House Lower Level Classrooms
