Hi all! Maggie Storm from “Taken by Storm” will be at New School-West for a makeup picture day on WEDNESDAY February 22 from 9:30-11:00. If you have paid the fee, please email Kris that you’d like a re-do. If you would like to participate in photos, please take a permission slip from the sign in…
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Tuesday: The Love Post Office 2/7
Join us on Tuesday, February 7th, for the Love Post Office store from 8:00-9:00 am and again from 2:00-3:00 at NSW. This New School-West Post Office store tradition will be open again next week just in time for Valentine’s Day! Everyone’s invited to shop this Tuesday!! The children will be selling real US postage stamps and handmade stationary. We will also…
“You can make a heart out of anything.”-Carla
David’s empathy for his sister drives him to seek help in learning a new skill: “I want to make something for my sister. She likes it when things have a heart. But I don’t know how.” Teacher Paola, seeing an opportunity to engage David in communication, tells him: “Let’s go ask someone. Maybe somebody at…
Emergency Preparedness Committee Recap
Michael and I were able to prepare the water barrel yesterday with the help of Pam. It’s all set with the chemicals and the pump is in the 1st tall shed, which is stated on the barrel itself. We also put the date filled, it should be good for 5 years. I shopped all…
PARENT WORK DAY 1/28/12
2012_01_28_PARENT WORK DAY, a set on Flickr. Click to see pictures of the Emergency Preparedness and Gardening Committees at work for the focused betterment of NSW! — Documentation Committee
“Animals looking for meat.” A forest story
In the East Wing forest, the children have acclimated to the new environment and the teachers plan to slow down the play and go deeper. With an intention to facilitate communication, Adriana and Flora have set up an appointment for the forest play that begins with creating a story. Genevieve- “We are going to write…
a sweet goodbye
Rachel and David snuggled together in the West Wing house area to read a little goodbye book. Isaiah joined them, then Aurora curled around behind them. Mateo sidled up to the edge and eventually, wedged himself into the couch. When the Collis sisters arrived, Bryce observed from the edges and Caroline snuggled onto the armrest.…
NSW Annual Auction Fundraiser
SAVE THE DATE Fast Times at New School-West Get your 80’s groove on for our 25th Anniversary Event Saturday, April 21, 2012 6-11pm At the Beverly Hills Country Club Dinner – Dancing- Silent Auction – Raffle 80’s themed DJ, Decor, Cocktails & Games Formal invite coming soon. Tickets will go on sale March 5th. Raffle…
“It’s easy making books, but not the words so much.” -Jasper
Noticing a strong interest in storytelling and wanting to support literacy and communication, Cynthia introduced book making in the communication center. She talked with the children about the different parts of a book: beginning, middle, and end. After working with several children, three challenges began to emerge: Jasper: “My favorite part about my book is the snakes. It’s easy making…
UPCOMING FEBRUARY EVENTS
Tuesday, February 7th Last Parenting Class with Marilyn McGrath– (from a series of four Tuesdays) 6:45 – 8:45 pm Location: NSW Wednesday, February 8th WNS speaker series and book signing (6:30) with Dr. Susam Linn 7:00-9:00 pm “The importance of making time for make believe and imaginative play for children.” Location: WNS 5401 Beethoven St., LA…