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Enrollment Information 2026–2027 Enrollment Families seeking enrollment for new students in Kindergarten–Grade 6 should complete the lottery application HERE by February 18, 2026 (3:00 pm). Siblings of current COS students must also complete the application. All applications received after that time will go directly on the waitlist for their grade level following the lottery. All applicants will be emailed an invitation to attend the lottery on February 25th, 2026 at 5:00pm. This will be held virtually. Attendance at the lottery is optional. Please view the Enrollment Event Presentation for more information. All questions regarding enrollment should be emailed to enrollment@circleofseasons.org View Admissions/Lottery Policy Non-Discrimination Statement Circle of Seasons Charter School values diversity and welcomes students and families, and talented faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. COS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, religion, national or ethnic origin, height or weight, marital status, family status, ancestry, mental or physical disability or any protected class that may be required by law in its employment practices, educational policies, programs, activities or other school administered programs. Questions or concerns regarding this or other policies should be directed to the administration.

Special Education Resources It is the goal of Circle of Seasons Charter School to create an environment and a process that allows students with disabilities to achieve success through participation in the school’s core curriculum in the Least Restrictive Environment. COS is committed to implementing programs of specially designed instruction based on assessed need that, to the extent possible, allow students the benefits of participating in fully inclusive classrooms and general education programs. Related services such as speech and language therapy and occupational therapy may be included in a child’s program when necessary to support a pathway to learning. Our special education team is dedicated to working closely and collaboratively with parents to ensure every child has an appropriate and enriching educational experience. Evaluation Information Right to Education Local Task Force Notice of Special Education Services Child Find and FERPA Notices

ABOUT COS Circle of Seasons Charter School is a K-8 public charter school that offers an approach to teaching and learning that is both whole child focused and student centered. We are the first, and one of just a few, public charter schools on the east coast that is guided by the core principles of Public Waldorf Education. Circle of Seasons campus is located in Fogelsville, PA and is positioned on a 35 acre hilltop with access to outdoor classrooms, hiking trails, woods and playing fields. COS nurtures a supportive academic learning environment and classroom community by helping students develop respect, confidence, acceptance, in addition to other positive social values. We believe that happiness, inspiration, creativity and fun are compatible with public education and should not be limited to those who can afford a public school experience. Using a Waldorf approach thoughtfully synced to Pennsylvania State Standards, students are immersed in a curriculum that emphasizes teaching and learning from where the students are physically, emotionally, and developmentally. This approach encourages developmentally appropriate engagement in both math and literacy and also includes nature based exploration, creative arts, movement and music. All of these components are embedded intentionally throughout all areas of the curriculum and the students' experiences.

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Support our one-of-a-kind Public Waldorf Charter School by making a financial contribution. With your help, we can directly contribute to changing education to benefit our local and global communities. All contributions should be made through the COS Foundation . Thank you for your thoughtful donations! A ll donations are tax deductible (tax id# 47-5655434). WAYS TO GIVE Gifts to the Circle of Seasons Foundation enhance and expand the charter school’s facility and campus, and assure long-range financial flexibility for the school by supporting curriculum and enrichment opportunities for all students and teachers. You can make a gift to the Foundation in the following ways: By Check : Make your check payable to Circle of Seasons Foundation, Inc. By Credit Card : Click the button below to make a one-time donation or a recurring donation Donate Your Car : Vehicle Donation to Any Charity (V-DAC) is a free, convenient service for converting your extra car, truck or RV into a tax deductible donation benefiting the Circle of Seasons Foundation. You can donate online here (URL is http://www.v-dac.com/org?id=47-5655434 ) or by calling 1-877-999-8322. EITC Donations The Circle of Seasons Foundation has been designated an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and may receive donations from businesses through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. Tax credits may be applied against the tax liability of a business for the tax year in which the contribution was made. For more information, visit the DCED's Educational Improvement Tax Credit web page. (URL is http://dced.pa.gov/programs/educational-improvement-tax-credit-program-eitc/ ) The Foundation can accept EITC donations for the following programs offered to students at Circle of Seasons Charter School: Gardening Program, Grades 1- 5 Instrumental Music Program, Grades 1-5 STEAM Program, Grades 6-8 Woodworking, Grades 6-8 MATCHING GIFTS Many companies offer a Matching Gift Program as part of their employee benefits. According to fundraising experts, at least 10 billion dollars in workplace matching funds go unclaimed every year, largely due to employees not knowing the company will match their charitable gifts. What a great way to increase your financial support of Circ le of Seasons Charter School without any additional out-of-pocket expense! You can double or even triple the value of your contribution by simply notifying your employer of your charitable gift to Circle of Seasons. Plus, you and your spouse may be eligible to submit claims from separate employers for the same gift! Contact the Human Resources office or even a former employer (for retirees) to inqui re about whether or not they have a Matching Gift program. If your company has a paper form, it can mailed to: Circle of Seasons Foundation | 8380 Mohr Lane Fogelsville, PA 18051 | 484.504.9088 *Please note: While you will be recognized for your gift plus your company’s matching gift, only your personal contribution is fully tax deductible. Circle of Seasons Tax ID # is 47-5655434 DONATE

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Administrative Coordinator Kim McFarland Administrative Coordinator < Back Kim entered the workforce after attending Kutztown University. Kim moved to Florida and worked as an Executive Assistant at American Media, Inc. She also started a non-profit organization with a friend teaching children the importance of ocean/beach pollution prevention. After moving back to Pennsylvania, Kim worked for ARCH of Lehigh Valley for several years supporting families of children with Autism. Wanting to continue her desire to work in the presence of children, her most recent endeavor for the past several years has been supporting local charter schools in an administrative position. Kim is grateful and excited to be a part of Circle of Seasons as the Office Manager. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, nature, and spending all other time with her husband, two sons, and their new puppy, Oliver. kmcfarland@circleofseasons.org < Previous Next >

Intervention Teacher Amy Chassard < Back Intervention Teacher Amy graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in Marine Science. During her college years, she participated in Semester at Sea. With this program, she traveled to twelve countries, visiting five continents. After graduating, Amy worked for Cedar Crest College for ten years before entering the public school environment. Amy spent five years working one-on-one with students on the spectrum before transitioning to substitute teaching. A coworker wisely suggested looking into COS, believing that she would love their head, heart, and hands approach. Outside of work, Amy enjoys traveling, kayaking, walking, and spending time with her children. Amy loves bringing laughter to her friends, family and coworkers. achassard@circleofseasons.org < Previous Next >

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Strings Teacher Seval Kanik < Back Strings Teacher Seval Kanik grew up experiencing a variety of musical opportunities in the West Irondequoit Public School District and the Rochester, New York community before earning her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Ithaca College. While at Ithaca Ms. Kanik developed knowledge and appreciation for playing a variety of instruments including strings, winds, percussion, piano, guitar, and voice, all of which she continues to nurture today. Ms. Kanik enjoys performing in a variety of community groups including the Valley Community Orchestra on cello and the Macungie Band on tenor saxophone. Since 2010 she has held a variety of teaching jobs in the field of instrumental music before finding her community in 2022 as the strings teacher at Circle of Seasons. Since coming to COS, she has learned how well her teaching philosophies align with Waldorf methods: allowing every student the opportunity to play an instrument and explore their own musical ideas while developing their skills. She looks forward to working with the wonderful staff at COS and continuing her education by exploring more Waldorf pedagogy and finishing her Master's Degree in Special Education from Lehigh University. When not teaching or making music, Ms. Kanik enjoys cuddling with her two cats (Gustav and Bartok), playing with her dog (Kitap), playing ultimate frisbee, challenging others to a variety of games, and completing puzzles. skanik@circleofseasons.org < Previous Next >

Fourth Grade Class Teacher Pam Lagler < Back Fourth Grade Class Teacher plagler@circleofseasons.org < Previous Next >

Fine Arts Teacher Amanda Millhouse < Back Fine Arts Teacher Amanda Millhouse has been working in education since 2012. She started as a paraprofessional in a public school setting, and later became a lead teacher in a Montessori school. Amanda joined Circle of Seasons in 2021 and soon discovered that its Waldorf approach is the perfect fit for her love of nature, the arts, learning, and helping children discover their true potential. Amanda has a wide variety of skills and interests including art, history, and science, and she is happiest when learning something new. She has studied the fine arts, Art Therapy, and Education at Cedar Crest College, and looks forward to continuing her own education in the future. Amanda’s mother was a talented artist and jack of all trades who always encouraged her to try new things and use her creativity. Since she was little, Amanda has always turned to making things as a way to relax and express herself, and she is thrilled for the opportunity to share her love of art with the talented students at COS. When she isn’t at school, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and twins Lucy and Henry. Her family enjoys playing with their dogs, reading, drawing, and enjoying nature. amillhouse@circleofseasons.org < Previous Next >

Substitute Teacher Alexis Sirrakos < Back Substitute Teacher Alexis Sirrakos, a native Michgander, has her Bachelor's in Biology at Kalamazoo College (MI) and received her Masters in Secondary Education at Lehman College (NYC). Before becoming a full-time stay at home mom, she taught Middle School Math and Science in New York City and Dresden, Germany. Now that her children are in school, she has decided to go back to teaching on a part-time basis as a substitute teacher. She is excited to be back in the classroom working with kids again, especially at COS, because she loves the connectivity to nature, art and story-telling; her favorite things! Alexis has two daughters at COS who are spunky, bright, curious, brave and wonderful! The Sirrakos family loves to eat Greek food, travel abroad, go hiking, play soccer and have movie nights. In Alexis's spare time you can find her bird watching, painting, reading, coaching soccer and working with her husband on their rare and collectible book business, Walnut Street Paper. asirrakos@circleofseasons.org < Previous Next >