Questions You May Have

What is the size of the proposed structure?

The estimated size of the new building will be approximately 32 feet in width by 40 to 48 feet in length. Funds raised will in part determine the size. It will be a one-storey structure.

Why do we need a new building?

Simply put we need more room! Our current building will soon reach its capacity and with the introduction of full-day kindergarten in September, it will no longer be possible to use the upstairs hall for movement activities due to noise. We need something bigger and more appropriate for students to engage in movement – gym, sports, Spacial Dynamics, and Eurythmy. We also require suitable space for plays, school performance/assemblies, singing, and music performances.

Where will the building go?

In the parking lot at the end near the bike racks, partially in front of the existing building.

How will this impact festivals and school functions?
We could easily make use of more indoor space for events like Christmas Fair and May Fair, among other festivals. Crowding has become an issue in the past few years and having a hall that is welcoming to our guests will go a long way in perpetuating the warm and open atmosphere we have worked so hard to create.

How will this impact parking?

Parking is going to be impacted minimally. Of 16 of spots we have now the parking lot will be reconfigured differently and it is estimated that will have 14 spots. We also have a small amount of street parking directly in front of the building. We strongly encourage faculty and parents not to park in front of private property or block driveways.

What is Spacial Dynamics?

Spacial Dynamics is a movement discipline that forms the foundation of physical education programs in many Waldorf Schools. Spacial Dynamics is the name for a growing body of spatially oriented movement exercises, activities, and games, as well as a unique method of observation and analysis developed over nearly 30 years of intensive study, teaching, and therapeutic work with children and adults in the United States and Europe.

What is Eurythmy?

Eurythmy is an expressive movement art originated by Rudolf Steiner in conjunction with Marie von Sivers in the early 20th century. Primarily a performance art most eurythmy today is performed to classical music or texts such as poetry or stories. Silent pieces are also sometimes performed. It has been said its purpose is to awaken and strengthen the expressive capacities of children through movement, stimulating the child to bring imagination, ideation and conceptualization to the point where they can manifest these as “vital, moving forms” in physical space. Eurythmy is also used therapeutically – case studies suggest that therapeutic eurythmy may be helpful for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Interestingly, the word eurythmy stems from Greek roots meaning beautiful or harmonious rhythm; the term was used by Greek and Roman architects to refer to the harmonious proportions of a design or building.