The teachers let the children know at morning circle that Astrid was staying home to rest up for her baby coming. The children took this information to their appointments and in the Paper House and began to make cards and paint messages. Lucy C.: How do you spell Astrid? Harrison used the laminated roster to show…
Poppy is a big sister! Von Valentine Galichia was born 8/30/18 at 8lbs. 3 oz. Mama, Katie and papa, Paul and baby are healthy and happy. Traditionally, NSW families support new babies in their first days at home with dinners dropped at the door. Their meal train will start on October 1st (no raw onions,…
Three of our teachers are getting married this November and we’re so excited!!!! Congratulations to Astrid and Albert, Jessica and Dewi, and Stefanie and Jordan! Come celebrate them with us on Sunday, October 29th, from 11:00 to 1:00 here at NSW. We’ll have nibbles and children are welcome! Astrid and Albert, November 11th Stefanie…
Say “hi” to Samalah Seldon, a NSW graduate who is doing her community service for a High School requirement at NSW. She’ll be here in the afternoons, helping teachers file, organize and clean. She is connecting with Amy, Jessica, Cynthia and Silvana – all her old teachers!! Javier Rosas and Laura Jaramillo, from Venice…
Quinn is a big sister! Keaton Tighe McNamara was born on 1/6 (7 lbs., 6 oz, 20.5″ long). Let’s welcome him and support the family by bringing them a meal as they adjust to life as a family of 4!They have no dietary restrictions and also welcome delivery as an option. A sign up sheet…
Dear Friends, We hope you’ve all had a very warm and happy holidays! We are writing to share the exciting yet bittersweet news — that Calder has been offered a place in CWC’s TK class and will be starting at CWC on January 7th. The call came the day before Christmas break so we have…
Dear Parents, Our Halloween Parade will be on Friday, October 30th and it will begin promptly at 9:30. The parade will last about 20 to 30 minutes. Children who attend school on Friday will come wearing their costumes and arrive at their usual time. We are asking that parents keep this routine the same so…
If you were with us last summer, you might have caught the presentation of Little Feet in a Big World which we will show again at the Pedagogical Institute on 9/26/15, Saturday at 9:00am (email me if you want to come see it, free). In this presentation we talked about the children’s curiosity about the shopkeepers…
Happy Birthday Books!! One of the delightful traditions of NSW is how we approach birthdays. Instead of pizza or cupcakes at school a child gets the experience of having a parent join a circle time to read a book of the child’s choice, usually a favorite from home! Mom or Dad perched in a chair…