The initial springboards to learning, are wonder and curiosity. The environments can multiply the children’s engagement by amplifying their interests and inviting miracles. We’ve taken extra time to examine the children’s work as they became comfortable in their first year at New School-West. We’ve identified some areas of interest through the children’s repeated play and dialogue in…
Announcements
And the pumpkin goes to….
Hannah Bernthal!!! Congrats and happy carving! Thanks to all who worked so hard to support the raffle of this beautiful gourd collection. A great way to welcome fall…
JoAnn Deak Article on Teaching and Parenting
JoAnn Deak – How the latest Information in Brain Research Informs Us On Best Practices In Teaching and Parenting. (*NB: All facts and figures per JoAnn Deak. Author does not have access to information sources.) Reflection by Chantal Ferrini (Sienna’s mom, EW) Last week WNS, co-sponsored with Wildwood School, hosted an audience with JoAnn Deak, the…
Kid’s Night Out Saturday 10/29
HAPPY HALLOWEEN KNO!! Paola and Adriana will host an evening of Halloween inspired events – come in costume or pj’s – your choice. We’ll eat dinner here: Guts (spaghetti), Eyeballs (peeled grapes), Yellow teeth (corn) and for dessert…Brains (jello mold). Spaces are limited, check reserves your spot. Make it to “cash” sign up on the…
Introducing Sammy-Lou Sobie!!
Emily, David and Charlie are excited to announce the arrival of Samantha Lucille Sobie, born on October 12, 2011 at 9:34 pm. Sammy-Lou tipped the scales at 7 lbs 12 oz, and measured 21.25 inches long. After a brief delay in the NICU, Sammy came home Monday night and was thrilled to meet her older…
Underwood Farms Harvest (Pumpkins!) Festival
The Underwood Farms Harvest (Pumpkins!) Festival is here again!!! Several families are going this Sunday, Oct 23rd, in the morning, around 10 am. It’s supposed to be great weather, and if you haven’t been to this festival, there’s tons to do: pumpkins to be chosen from endless patches, pig races, tractor rides, trains, animals animals…
A night with Roleen 10/4
Reggio Night on October 4th is a great talk at school with Roleen after hours. It starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:45. Childcare will be offered for $10 on site. There are sign ups on the door for childcare, bringing nibbles and drinks (take a post-it) and set up as well as clean up (sign the…
“I can’t believe my body wants to do this!” -Michael
Ilaan comes on Mondays to work with the children through movement. She has taken the general focus of each wing: East Wing – motion, West Wing – shapes, and integrated the interest into her sessions. Groups will be forming to go deeper into this experience in the next few weeks.
Organic Fruit/Veggie subscriptions
Goodlife Organics was founded by a NSW alumni – Samantha Kaplan! She has offered to donate 5% of subscriptions back to our school. She began working with us in the middle of our last school year and we raised $175 and ate some DELICIOUS veggies and perfectly ripe fruit! Here’s her information – I fully…
“I won’t be far away.” -Maisha
To my wonderful and amazing NSW families and friends. This is my last year at NSW and graduation, this Friday, will mark my final day as a teacher in the classroom. Some of you have known about my passion for dance and it’s time that I seriously pursue my dreams and go back to school. …