“Connecting a Community” was presented by Cindy and Jennifer at East Wing, Parent-Presentation Night last Wednesday. This presentation revealed teacher observations and intentions for bringing a classroom community together in an empathic awareness. Through videos and photos of the evidence of this work playing out daily, the parents who came reflected on how they saw the…
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In the West Wing Building Space, we’ve been supporting children as they build their understanding and develop strategies to practice flexibility. At the beginning of an appointment, we routinely brainstorm ways we can link ideas together and consider how the group might feel if one person declares, “This is mine. You can’t add to it.”…
New Parent Orientation and Family Pages Night have again served to link incoming parents into the community. This group warmed up quickly with lots of laughter and opportunity to share. At the end of the two-week introduction, we gathered in the Middle Courtyard to reflect on the beginnings: Melinda: (Ephy, WW in Fall 2018 and…
We felt oh, so appreciated today! Agnes (WW) brought in sombreros to share with the teachers and together with the beautiful lunch, we felt celebrated and rewarded. Thank you for a wonderful day, we love you!
The “Wine with Friends Who Have Been There” offered such great support for us parents, who have kiddos heading off to Kinder next year. Roleen was very much missed, but we are so grateful to Zoe, Katy, teachers Cindy and Adriana, and parents who have NSW grads, who shared their stories and gave GREAT advice!…
Welcome Wendy Ortiz to our staff! Wendy interned here this year and then subbed while we did parent and teacher conferences. We loved her work with the team and the children so much, we offered her a position at NSW! For the rest of this year, she will work with us on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays…
During East Wing meetings, the children will often lean on each other’s bodies, tap their feet, chew their shirts and push against each other. On the yards, a run and tag game usually turns into a “fall and roll around on each other” game. At times, they tag in such a way that would be…
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When we started music with Stuart on Wednesday mornings, we observed learning surge forth from the children. So far, Stuart has brought a guitar and has sung songs with the children in the West Wing. When more instruments were explored and the routine became established, their curiosity took off. Capitalizing on their interest in the…