It’s Monday, August 17, 2015, and we’re moving along with a great first week. The family picnic was a sweet culmination and reward for all our hard work and we are grateful that you came. Luckily, Alla Park’s trees were the perfect umbrella for us and the breeze was refreshing. Thanks, Liz, Greg, Maya, Kate, Mike, Amanda, and Claudia…
Kris
We can’t wait to see you!
Thanks, Oliver!
It’s a week of saying goodbye and today we’re making cards for Oliver. Some of you remember him from Ann Ceely’s family childcare (that’s his mom!). Some of you remember him when he used to work here (for 5 years!) a few years back and some of you just got to know him this…
“There’s a lot of songs in our bodies.” -Scarlett
“Label Everything!”-NSW staff
Where did that special shirt go anyway? Without labels in all the children’s clothes, we have a hard time sending them home with what they came with. Oliver’s Labels is one way to label clothes, shoes, jackets and hats, socks and more. You can also use a sharpie. Last names are important (and make it…
“Red makes me feel sweet like watermelon.” -Lela
“Wait! And don’t forget there’s a storm.” -Austen
Evelyn says ‘goodbye’
With a few tears and some translation, Evelyn said her goodbyes to the children today. It is early but after 8 years at NSW, it will take some time to get used to the idea of not seeing Evelyn at snack, not feeling her reassuring presence at nap, and not seeing the tiny touches to…
Notes from “Little Feet, Big World” and a meeting TONIGHT!
Over the weekend, an email from the Mar Vista City Counsel came to me regarding the first meeting of the Education, Arts and Culture Committee at the Mar Vista Library TONIGHT, Monday 6/27 at 6:30pm. A quick shout out to the teachers and Amy and I will be attending. Please join us if you can…
“Wow, hey look at my picture!” -Luke
Self portraits begin with noticing and expressing yourself and observing others, the similarities and differences. Here is the end process the West Wing is using to capture the photograph for the evolving Identity Panels hanging above the couch in the West Wing. Come take a look at how the children are…