Courtney Campbell to perform at New School West! Saturday, October 23rd 10:00-11:00 am $10 per adult; children are free (drop in the office folder “Courtney Campbell”) Courtney is a singer, songwriter, master performer and storyteller, educator and actor. She’ll warm your heart while tickling your funny bone. Maybe you know her from the award-winning children’s…
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Get Dirty!
Get Your Gardening On! Feel like getting your hands dirty with a little Mother Earth? Join Sarah Pinder at the NSW Ocean View Farms plot. Or sign up to volunteer your time to do some NSW planting and watering. See the calendar on the wall by snack sign ups to choose your day to help.…
Did you know?
What do you really need to know about New School West? Here are some basic facts and information to get you in-the-know: Did you know some of the most important information you need is in one of two places: (1) on the blog or (2) on the back of the front door. Sign up…
Fundraising Recap
Last week, the Fundraising Committee convened at Leah Bernthal’s house for our first meeting of the year. Our goal is to raise $50,000 during the 2010/2011 school year. This money will go towards renovating the kitchen, as well as furthering the teachers’ education. How can we do that? Through parent participation in these upcoming events.…
Medicines: vitamins and holistic remedies
Cold and flu season is upon us and we’re all thinking about good health and crossing our fingers! Some of you are taking preventative measures and bolstering the children’s immune systems. Please remember that all forms of ingestible medications, whether they be vitamins or holisitic preventatives or remedies, need to be administered by staff according…
Our Interns (new faces at school)
Take a look at some of the newest faces in early childhood education. Our interns will be observing, taking notes and sharing their talents under the watchful eye of their mentors (your teachers). Please say hello, but continue to direct any questions regarding your child to your teacher or the staff. -Kris
EW Back To School Wednesday 9/22 6:30
East Wing Back to School Night This Wednesday, September 22nd 6:30-8:45 pm Concerned about how your child will be prepared for kindergarten? “Back to School” night is a chance to “see” what goes on in the classroom in relation to goal setting and philosophy. The evening’s focus is about how the NSW curriculum supports what…
Change to Potluck – for west wing parents only!
Hello West Wing Parents! The West Wing Parent Potluck is coming up! When: Saturday, September 25th, 7:00 pm What: A potluck FOR ADULTS ONLY (leave the kiddies at home) Why: To get to know fellow NSW families More info: With the excitement of the year’s activities building, this is a great time to get to…
Thank You! Teacher Appreciation
Dear Parents, THANK YOU to the parents who have generously contributed so far. If you haven’t contributed, please do so by this Friday, Sept 17. TEACHER APPRECIATION COMMITTEE…WHAT’S THAT? We are all so lucky to be part of such a wonderful school with such amazing teachers and staff. In order to show our appreciation and…
Parent Partners 9/14
Hi, Friends. I’m looking forward to our Parent Partners meeting on Tuesday, September 14th. It’s a night for us to meet together and then with our Committee Chairs to fine tune our years’ plans and beef up our committees so our work is shared and we stay focused. We will meet here at NSW at…