Francisco breaks ground on the walkway project today. It will be covered in plywood and the entrance will be open during the rain all week this week. Because of the prediction for rain tomorrow, the alley entrance will be open for the rest of the week this week. The current work will be covered…
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Trike – a – Thon sign up to direct traffic.
There's a sign up on the door with a map. The map shows numbered spaces where parents need to stand to guide children across streets and past alleys. The sign up sheet corresponds with the number where you will stand. Please sign up to "wo/man" your station during the EW (Tuesday next week) and WW…
Thank You
Whew, that was a wild couple of weeks and I know you felt it because so many parents were involved in preparation for the tour last weekend! I have to say, it was delightful to bump into so many of you here during the day doing focused work, there was always a bright and shiny…
Ballona Wetlands Field trip today.
Ballona Wetlands field trip April 20th 2010 Today was the first field trip to the Ballona Wetlands after almost a year of investigation into recycling and trash initiated by the children. Focusing on the Wetlands which are near to Isabelle’s home allowed the children to get some real answers and ask in depth questions from…
Kindergarten Night Thursday
Sign ups are on the door. Let us know you're coming and if you need a sitter. Maisha will be sitting for $10 per child and $5 per sibling from 7:00-9:00 for those attending the meeting. There's also a "post-it" to grab if you can come with some nibbles. See you here!
Just some notes regarding the Alley Way Project, starting on Tuesday, April 20. – From Caroline Smukler – Francisco (our construction worker) will arrive on site between 7:30-8:30 – Demolition to begin on Tuesday, -Forming of Pavers will begin. – Continue to form Pavers on Wednesday, Concrete to be poured on Wednesday, Objects to be placed on…
Welcome Jennifer Strange
Jennifer met with us today to discuss our environment after spending the morning reading all of our documentation. She'll be staying with you this evening for the Parent Partners meeting to share our information. Make sure you catch this meeting! She's truly inspirational.
New and Improved Easels!
Noticing the awkward angles the children navigated to get to and from the easel with a loaded paint brush, the front yard teachers; Yoli and Maisha, requested an update to the easels. Steven Rapak, a handyman recommended by the Peckinghams, worked side by side with the children and was flexible enough to stay longer to…
Calendar Updates
New School West Calendar APRIL Monday, April 19th 5:00-7:00 pm Wonders of Learning Exhibit tour with Roleen *Contact NSW for more info Tuesday, April 20th Alleyway Entrance Project begins *Enter from Venice Boulevard Wednesday, April 21st 9:30 am Coffee with Roleen Jeannine Varner’s house (Violet’s mom) Friday, April 23 Spring gym class with Peggy begins…
Come and meet Jennifer Strange
Parent Partners Meeting Wednesday, April 14, 2010 6:30 to 8:45 Jennifer Strange is here! Come meet her and learn more about the Reggio approach to education. How do we continue to build on our relationship with each other as parents and teachers working together? How do we bring what we are learning to…