Hi, Friends.
It’s been awhile since we’ve talked. So much is going on as we begin to wind down the year and
get ready for the next. It’s a time that’s always an emotional roller coaster
and the only thing that saves me from flying off the track is your continuous
hand holding. You are my
touchstone and I appreciate all of you.
With that, let me review with you a little about what’s coming up:
Tuesday, June 1st: Be prepared for one less parking space behind the school. The
new walkway entrance is so beautiful and it has us looking at the alley with a
different eye. With that, we’ve
decided that it no longer feels safe to have cars pulling in and out so closely
to the entrance and we’ve decided to eliminate the parking space that is
closest to the door. Parking has
become so difficult and I know this may cause some grief with those of you on a
tight schedule. I’ve always said in my “other life” I’ll have a parking lot, an
auditorium, and a grassy space just for running, but for now, it is what it is
and the decision is really about safety.
Please be thoughtful of each other and park in the back ONLY
if you are staying for a quick drop off. If you plan to read to your child, it’s
best to find parking on the street and enjoy the walk to school. You’ll be
surprised what you’ll see and hear.
Thanks for your patience.
Tuesday, June 1st, (6:15 to 8:00ish): West Wing parents are invited to share
an evening with the teachers to learn more
about how the children use paper, clay, wire, paint, and other mix media to
explore their world. Bring a small
bouquet of flowers or something growing in your garden and be ready to have
some fun.
Wednesday, June 2nd: West Wing Parents’ Day.
Thursday, June 3rd: East Wing Parents’ Day: It’s a tradition that
was started a few years ago and it’s continued to be one of our favorite ways
to say thanks to you. Plan to get
a sitter for the siblings and tell your work you’ll be in around 11:00. We’ll have a continental
breakfast beginning at 8:00 so you can arrive anytime after that to enjoy a
relaxed morning. We’ll have
circletime at 10:00 and we’ll send you off by 10:30 with a gift in hand. For those of you who do not attend on
the day assigned to your class, you are invited to come with your child and
join in the fun.
Sunday, June 6th (9:00 to 1:00) at the Mar
Vista Farmers Market on Grand View: NSW will be guests of the Green
Committee booth and the teachers and children will be taking shifts to talk
about how the children have been working all year to get the word out about the
importance of taking care of our environment. Amy and Jessica (“The Crafty
Nerds”) will also be there with their monthly booth selling their wares. But in addition to their stock (which
includes amazing fairy costumes!) they will be selling bags with the logo that
was designed by the children of “The Cup Group”. Make sure you stop by to support their efforts to “spread
the word”.
Tuesday, June 8th (8:45 to 11:30): We will be hosting nine teachers and
administrators from Japan. Educator friends of Barbara Polland
(Sadie’s “Bapa”), they are here to visit schools and are particularly
interested in seeing how the schools in Reggio Emilia have influenced the
schools in America. We are always
excited to share what we are doing here and grateful for the continuous
connections that take us beyond closed doors.
Tuesday, June 8th (12:30 to 2:30): Teacher Appreciation Day and
Luncheon. Thanks to our Teacher Appreciation Committee who
have joined hands to reach out to all of you for help with food, naproom, and
gift for the teachers. With all of this, they will have fun sitting together to
enjoy a couple of hours of camaraderie.
It is the perfect way to celebrate all their hard work and to laugh a
little (actually quite a lot!). They are always so very thankful for all you do
for them and I appreciate your help to make this a great day for them. There’s
still time to sign up to help. The
list is on the door.
Sunday, June 13, from 11:00 to 5:00: Peachfest (3795 Boise Ave.) Once again NSW will be a part of the festivities and art show that
features the work of young artists.
Peachfest is a day-long block party with art and live music. We are huge supporters of Peach Tree
Pottery and Linda who has become our dear friend. She has opened her studio to us, fires our children’s clay
pieces and teaches us glazing techniques. Come by and join in the fun. It’s just South of Venice Blvd, 3
blocks West of Centinela. Proceeds will support the American Heart Association.
Wednesday, June 16th, 7:00 to 9:00: New Parent Orientation Night. We
are starting a whole month earlier this year so we can get an early start with
building relationships and welcoming our new families. Our Parent Ambassadors, Laurie and
Jonathan, will be introducing the new blog and we are asking current parents to
be a part of the welcoming committee to talk a little bit about what it means
to be a part of our NSW community.
Rachel is hoping to have the Family Bios updated and posted by that
night so people can start meeting each other via our blog. If you can join us to be “greeters”,
great. If you can support the
evening by bringing snacks, look for the sign up sheet on the door.
It seems I still have lots more to say but the sun is
calling me and it’s a gorgeous Saturday.
There’s an Ask Roleen question coming up so keep a look out for that but
in the meantime. . .enjoy the holiday weekend. xoxoxoRoleen