MISSION: The COO is a central hub or “sensing organ” for the input coming from all realms of the school. It holds the bird’s eye view of what is happening in our community as a whole to support its general health and wellbeing.


Reviews meeting minutes from the PCG, the LACG, the Leadership Team and the Administration. Meets four times during the school year. In the COO meetings, input from all meeting minutes is discussed, and this discussion informs the Leadership Team’s decision making and governing process, which is guided by interconnectedness with the parent body. The COO reports to the school parent body at the beginning, mid and ending points in the school year. During the 2021-22 school year, the COO will also create the Good Neighbor Committee (GNC) and the Equitable Tuition Committee (ETC).

Parent Care Group


MISSION: The PCG supports the social fabric of the parent body and builds a community that centers on a shared commitment to Waldorf parenting, DEIJ work, and love and respect for the natural world. 


Hosts parent educational opportunities and offers resources for learning about Waldorf pedagogy and parenting, as well as facilitated DEIJ parent study, workshops and talks. Supports and creates social opportunities for school parents, which include school festivals and events that highlight community talents, backgrounds and interests. Social opportunities also include practical work on campus for site improvement and beautification. The PCG meets on a monthly basis at minimum, and meetings are open to all parents who are interested in the work of the group.



Listening and Accountability Coordinator


MISSION: The LAC ensures that all families feel safe, and heard by the Leadership Team. The LAC acts as a listening ear for receiving input from the parent body.


The LAC focuses on accountability for school health and wellbeing. As a professional mediator, the LAC serves as a neutral repository for information and works closely with the Leadership Team. All feedback is held confidentially and professionally. Parents can share feedback, which concerns the community, including any DEIJ issues, through the LAC’s email: carol@acornws.org. The LAC works with the concerned individual(s) as needed to clarify the issue and channels all feedback to the Leadership Team. The LAC and the Leadership Team resolve the issue or construct a process for resolution.



Good Neighbor Committee


MISSION: The GNC builds bridges with our neighbors and like-minded initiatives to integrate AWS into the wider community.


This committee designs their own meeting schedules and ways they wish to operate. The GNC reports to the COO at the beginning, mid and ending points of the school year.


Equitable Tuition Committee


MISSION: The ETC builds bridges with our neighbors and like-minded initiatives to integrate AWS into the wider community.


This committee designs their own meeting schedules and ways they wish to operate. The ETC reports to the COO at the beginning, mid and ending points of the school year.


ROOTS AND SHOOTS Online Parent Support Classes
The Roots and Shoots Parent Child group supports parents of very young children by offering a warm and welcoming environment in which to meet with other parents and an experienced teacher in an online setting. Each week we will gather for lively discussion around the living questions of those in the group. There will also be time for singing and finger games. Expectant parents are also welcome!

JUNE Sessions


Mondays at 8PM, $80 - June 8, 15, 22 & 29

Fridays at 10AM, $80 - June 5, 12, 19 & 26


JULY Sessions


MONDAYS at 8PM, $100 - July 6, 13, 20 & 27

FRIDAYS at 10AM, $100 - July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31



Return application FORM and payment to secure your place in a session/s. You may be placed on a wait list as we accept applications on a first come, first served basis. Confirmation of enrollment or wait list will be sent upon receipt of form and payment.  For more information contact us at motria@acornws.org