The packets for the April 10th silent auction have arrived! If you haven't seen them, it's time to check your children's filebox. (You know, those milk crates on top of the shelves where they keep the lunch boxes). The packet includes: – instructions on how to donate and/or solicit a donation and what do with…
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Care for a baby
Our sweet baby dolls need some TLC. Please take one home for a thorough scrubbing and a sprucing up and return them next week. They are waiting for your loving attention on the entrance table.
The Play
The East Wing has been working on a movie for some time. They have a general premise, have asked parents and peers for sounds and music to support the story, have delegated sub committees to work on script, video, acting and costumes and plan to make a storyboard because a storyboard "tells the movie's life." (Will Weber). …
Valentine's Day On Valentine's Day, children like to trade cards. To make it fun for all, we will have materials in the classroom available to make cards to give to one another. However, if your child is interested in bringing cards from home, here are some things to know: 1. 15 cards are enough. 2.…
What’s happening in the Front Yard?
Devin: I need help making my spaceship. (Turning toward Lucy C.) Can you help me? Lucy C.: Yeah, what colors do you like? (pointing to the Lego drawer) Do you like pink, purple or what? Devin: Red! I found one. Lucy C: Don't forget to sign your name. Come on Devin, let's go fly…
Successful electronic waste recycling at Walgrove!
A message to all members of Friends of WalgroveThank you Walgrove Community! Yesterday, we loaded and filled 2 semi trucks full of electronic waste that will be recycled. It was an unbelievable amount of stuff! Our community has a lot more space in our garages today.. We had a steady flow of drop offs all…
What’s happening in the WW studio?
A conversation while working with clay Rowena: “They get this from the shop”. Julian: “Maybe they got it from a factory. Maybe they added oil.” Ila: “It feels oily because they…
Scholastic Book orders
Scholastic book time again. I will be putting the catalogues in the file boxes tomorrow. If you don’t want to pay by credit card, let me know and I can take cash or check and make the orders for you.Orders need to be in by Monday Feb. 8th 2010. www.scholastic.com Login: newschoolwest Password: family Any…
What’s happening in the WW?
One of our parents, Anna – Sofia Mollica's mom – asked if she could help out in the classroom during her vacation. Cynthia asked her if she would gather some natural materials for the children to explore. Anna's mother in law is a gardening enthusiast and opened her garden, generating a fantastic array of exotic shapes, colors…