Support Wisteria...Sign Our Petition

John Hancock signed, and now it's your turn.  Wisteria Charter School Initiative needs your help.  We must show NYSED just how much the City of Buffalo wants a first class Waldorf-inspired charter school.

It's easy just click the link below and then click the Sign Our Petition button on the bottom, left side of the screen:

Petition Link

We've Packed Our Things and Moved Them To A New Website

Things have been progressing so nicely that it seems like a really good time to lose the temporary website and replace it with a permanent one. Visit http://www.wisteriacharterschool.org/ to get even more insight into all that's special about the Wisteria Charter School Initiative.

Wisteria Interview on Think Twice Internet Radio

Last Night I did an interview on Bits Bites and Buzz Radio Show.  I've posted the audio here.  Please take a listen.
http://www.thinktwiceradio.com/celeste-lawson/celeste-lawson.html

3/15/11 The Hopeful Wonders of the Wisteria Charter School Project
A conversation with Wisteria Charter School which plans to bring this innovative, holistic and humanistic educational program to children in the City of Buffalo. Wisteria is a proposed charter school that will be tuition free and will meet learning standards as prescribed by the New York State Education Department.

Wisteria to be Interviewed on "The Capitol Pressroom" with Susan Arbetter

We are ecstatic to announce that Wisteria Charter School Initative was contacted by National Public Radio to conduct a live radio interview with famed talk show host Susan Arbetter.

The producers were intrigued by reports that a Waldorf inspired educational program is an option in NYSED's charter approval process.

Details are still being finalized but we know that the show will be airing from 11:45AM to noon early next week so visit the Blog for updates.

Recap--FUNd for All

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

The afternoon was a success because of our attendees, volunteers,  and of course our donors:

• Buffalo Museum of Science
• Buffalo Niagara Convention and Visitor's Bureau
• Gruvology Jazz
• Torn Space Theatre
• The Dozens Kit Club
• Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colston Jr.

Great Food...Check.

Fabulous Auction Prizes... Check.

Smooth Music...Check.

Mimosas and Supporters... Double Check.

The Big Event-- WISTERIA'S "FUNd FOR ALL" Fundraiser

The Market Arcade Building

Enjoy an afternoon of silent auctions, food and live entertainment while supporting the Wisteria Charter School Initiative.  Our first official fundraiser will be held this Saturday at the beautiful and historic Market Arcade Gallery.  As an added treat we will be continuously showing the documentary "Waldorf Education for All"  in the Star Theatre (right next door to the gallery).  Your donation is tax deductible.  Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Saturday, March 12, 2011

11AM to 2PM

Market Arcade Center 617 Main Street, Buffalo

Donation $20.00

(email us at: info@wisteriacharterschool.org for more information)



The Star Theatre



One Step Closer to Our Goal--Wisteria's Prospectus Was Accepted By NYSED

Jack isn't the only one climbing.  Wisteria has just taken one more step (and it's a big one) toward becoming an official charter school.  On Monday, the New York State Education Department notified us that the Prospectus submitted by Wisteria was accepted, giving us permission to continue on in the Application Process.  This is no small feat.  Out of 80 potential charter school prospectus documents presented to NYSED, only 37 were given the nod to proceed.

Let's shout together now...ONWARD!