Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Don't Panic!

Dear Friends,

We're writing to let you know about some exciting news: a part of the Katuah Crew is moving to Belize (!!!) and starting a school there, which will be open to local kids this Fall. We'll begin accepting applications for our Semesters Abroad program in June of 2011 for our first semester beginning Januray 15th, 2012. The school is located on the ocean and will have access to a diving facility, as well as a holistic retreat center. Please email Kristin Harling for more information kristinharling@ gmail.com.

For all of you staying in the states, a new endeavor is opening June 1st, called Free Range Katuah, which keeps the basic premise of the Sudbury model, with kids being free to choose their own experiences, and all decisions being made democratically. Some of the ways in which this is different from Sudbury schools is that it doesn't wait for kids to ask to offer learning experiences and so there will be a full roster of local learning experiences available to the students. There will also be a school currency that will allow more flexibilty for families and is a way to value the full range of resources, not just the financial ones. There will be shared meals and clean up. For more information on this new endeavor, please email Mary Ellen at maryellenphillips@ yahoo.com.

Please join us for a Transitional Celebration on Saturday, May 8th at 3pm. The Monkey Town River Face Children's Band will be performing their Psychic Rat Cabaret. There will be face painting and swimming for the kids. Please bring a dish or drink to share. You'll have an opportunity to say good bye to the Belize Crew and to meet up the new Free Range Katuah Crew and learn lots more about it and sign up for summer or fall session. Call 828-505-4080 for directions.

So long and thanks for all the fish,

The Katuah Crew

1 comment:

  1. Hello Katuah Crew

    Is there an email address I can get in touch with any of you at? I'd love to ask a couple questions about your experience starting the school in Asheville.

    Thank you!

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