General Announcements


Upstairs Cafe (new hours)


The UPSTAIRS CAFE can now be enjoyed TWICE each month.

Come to the cafe on the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month.

8am - 11am 

Amazing baked goods,

Breakfast Sandwiches

Coffee + Tea.

Proceed$ support The Free School Kitchen.


  • Posted by jeff.root Thu, 01/03/2008 - 20:49

Fish Fry & Falafel Dinner


Friday December 14th the 7th and 8th grade class at The Free School will be hosting the Fish Fry and Falafel dinner.

This is the first big fundrasier for their class trip in May, so please come out and support the kids.

Don't forget there will also be an amazing cake auction after dinner.

Date: December 7th

Time: 6pm

Cost: $7 for adults, $4 for kids 12 & Under

For more info call: 434-3072


  • Posted by bhawin.suchak Mon, 12/10/2007 - 01:37

Ariel Acrobatics


Last nights fabric show at The Free School was really great!

Leah, Neshima (Free School Student), & Mara (the upstairs teacher)
put on an amazing show!!!

After the performance a big group of spectators lined up for a chance to try it for themselves.

 

We also raised money for the Construction Fund.

 

For those of you who couldn't make the show pictures are available at: www.flickr.com/albanyfreeschool


  • Posted by jeff.root Sat, 10/06/2007 - 07:00

Trapeze Show This Friday


Friday Night, 7 PM at the Free School!!!

Trapeze Show, Art and Photo Exhibit, Dessert Potluck, and Dance Party
by Mara, Leah, and Neshima

All donations benefit the parents' construction fund for the Free School


  • Posted by mara.afzali Wed, 10/03/2007 - 07:00

The Upstairs Cafe


Hi all.

For those of you that don't already know, THE UPSTAIRS CAFE, is a must-eat experience at the free school, amazing baked goods, coffee + tea. And the proceed$ go to the Free School Kitchen. It's the 1st Saturday of the month, so the next one is 10/6.

For those of you who wish The Upstairs Cafe was open more than once a month you are in luck because Maureen and Rachael have decided to give you more Saturday morning breakfasts. The next one will be SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 FROM 8AM - 11AM so we'll see you there!!! Stay tuned for additional dates in addition to our regularly scheduled first Saturday of the month cafe.

UPDATE: The UPSTAIRS CAFE is now open on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.

 


  • Posted by jeff.root Wed, 09/12/2007 - 20:18

2007 School Year Begins


The 2007 School Year is off to a great start. We have several new teachers to introduce, and much more to share.  If you haven't already registered your child, please check with a teacher and make sure to do so.


  • Posted by staff Mon, 09/10/2007 - 17:10

Chris Mercogliano Farewell Letter


Dear Past and Present Students, Parents and Staff, and Supporters and Friends of the Free School,

As many of you know, I came to the Free School in 1973 at the ripe old age of nineteen. I was pretty sure I knew everything then, including being convinced that the surest way to save the world is by helping to educate children in a loving community in which they can grow up happy, self-directing and aware, and belonging to themselves.


Read more of this story...
  • Posted by chris.mercogliano Sun, 04/15/2007 - 07:00