Welcome to all the new families and returning families. We are all so lucky to be part of such a wonderful school with such amazing teachers and staff. Here is a way you can give back to the teacher’s and staff! If each family could donate $10-$20 in cash by September 23rd, to an envelope…
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“We’ll make the steps of how to make an airplane” -Raven
The paper airplane interest is currently being investigated by Adriana, Paola, Kristin and Alejandra (Carla’s mom, EW).. After observing paper airplanes, the repeated tossing of white whiffle balls, soaring beads and baubles, it became clear that trajectory was a large interest. We met on Tuesday this week to discuss the perceived interest throughout the school…
newspaper airplane
newspaper airplane Originally uploaded by NSW photostream Raven and Dashiell test newspaper for their airplane. Maddox: “Oh, the paper won’t work.” Maddox has a keen understanding of the properties of paper and flight. Raven: “Why?” Maddox: “It won’t work because I know it won’t work.” He reaffirms his opinion, not having the experience of discovering…
Photoset — Coffee With Roleen 8/30/11
2011_08_30_COFFEE WITH ROLEEN, a set on Flickr. Click on the thumbnails to see photos of many new WW parents joining EW veterans to share strategies and advice about parenting and preschooler issues at this month’s Coffee With Roleen. Notes from the meeting will soon be posted on the blog. For now, here are a few…
September at NSW
September at NSW Tuesday, September 13th Back to School Night for East Wing parents 6:30 – 8:45 pm at NSW *No child care on site Friday, September 16th Gymtastics with Peggy begins – sign up if you’re interested! Check your child’s folder for an application form Saturday, September 24th West Wing Potluck Social – hosted…
Committees!
Have you signed up for a committee this year? Parent involvement is what makes the world go round at New School-West. Any way you can share your time and energy is appreciated, whether it is committing to fundraising, gardening, teacher appreciation, handy work, sharing your talent, or helping in the nap room. All committees –…
Poetry and paint
In the process of revisiting paintings with children at the easels and in order to add layers of meaning to the work, Amy engaged the children verbally in reflection of what they’d represented. Amy: “How is this girl feeling and why?” Raven: “She’s happy, going to school. She’s sad, there’s too much traffic.” Reflecting on…
We’re talking…
Last night, August 23rd, parents gathered and signed up for committees to support the school. It was a feast of homemade food, good laughs and the beginnings of deep bonds of friendship. Volunteer and committee positions are still available, email Roleen. We used our new kitchen for the first time! Parents gathered around the unfinished…
You got it? I got it!
You got it? I got it! Originally uploaded by NSW photostream Click the video above to view Charlie L. and Deia helping Andrew in the Back Patio. Sometimes making friends is a matter of sharing struggles.
Photo Set – Family Picnic – 8/21/11
2011_8_21 FAMILY PICNIC, a set on Flickr. Here is a small sampling of family faces, gathered on an outrageously beautiful Sunday afternoon in Alla Park. –Documentation Committee