2011_10_11 WW BACK TO SCHOOL, a set on Flickr. Click on the pictures to see West Wing parental multitudes gathered Tuesday at the school for a first-hand taste of what it’s really like to be a child at New School West. Teachers gave each mom and dad an appointment in a specific area with a…
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2nd annual Literacy Fair October 22 10am-2pm
2nd annual Literacy Fair October 22nd – 10:00 am-2:00pm At NSW Come join the family fun at this book bonanza! What to expect and enjoy? Book readings and felt stories all day A delicious bake sale Chit chatting with your fellow friends Proceeds to enrich the New School-West Library Come and buy a book to…
photoset–TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCH–10/4/11
2011_10_04_TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCH, a set on Flickr. Click to see some photos from the first of our monthly luncheons for the teachers as a way to thank them for their hard work. The teachers were gathered around in the gorgeous new kitchen, eating yummy food and discussing details of their work with the children and…
The Great Pumpkin Raffle
The Great Pumpkin Raffle Annually, NSW holds a Pumpkin Raffle to raise money for exciting school renovations like the new kitchen. This year we have the added bonus of a donation of a large pumpkin as well as assorted mini-pumpkins and gourds that will last as fall decor through Thanksgiving. Special thanks to Kate and…
OCTOBER EVENTS
OCTOBER EVENTS Monday, October 10th SCHOOL CLOSED – Columbus Day Parent-Teacher Conferences – sign-ups to be posted Tuesday, October 11th West Wing Back to School Night 6:30 – 8:45 pm Location: New School West Saturday October 15th Kids Night Out 4:00 – 8:00 pm Location: NSW Thursday, October 20th Coffee with Roleen 9:30 – 11:00…
“We have to build it and build it…” -Sam
“We have to build it and build it, then we have to figure out how to make it stay on the track.” Sam The interest to build and expand on the idea of motion, has really grasped the children’s enthusiasm. By supporting and following the interest with the children, we have observed more determination, focus, concentration,…
“The leaves are a triangle!” Deia
Katherine, our snack teacher, brought in a large sunflower from home as a provocation for the children. Cindy shared it at morning meeting. Teacher Sam set it up on the studio table for the children to explore. The children began to notice the shapes in the flower. Charlie S. : The flower is a…
A night with Roleen 10/4
Reggio Night on October 4th is a great talk at school with Roleen after hours. It starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:45. Childcare will be offered for $10 on site. There are sign ups on the door for childcare, bringing nibbles and drinks (take a post-it) and set up as well as clean up (sign the…
“I can’t believe my body wants to do this!” -Michael
Ilaan comes on Mondays to work with the children through movement. She has taken the general focus of each wing: East Wing – motion, West Wing – shapes, and integrated the interest into her sessions. Groups will be forming to go deeper into this experience in the next few weeks.
“Quick, get the shovel!” -Dashiell
Kris: “Who are you digging the hole for?”